THE SPITE OF SMALL GODS

A Novel of Power, Betrayal, Ambition, and Revenge

von Boniface Sholokwu

128 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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THE SPITE OF SMALL GODSWhat happens when ordinary people are drawn into the orbit of those who believe the rules no longer apply to them?The Spite of Small Gods is a gripping contemporary novel of power, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. The story follows Nia Vale, a woman of quiet integrity and modest means, whose life changes irrevocably after she agrees to a simple favour for Adrian Voss-a charismatic and influential figure whose reach extends into the highest corridors of business, politics, and society.What begins as an innocent act of kindness quickly pulls Nia and her ambitious husband, Eli, into the glittering yet perilous world of the Voss family. Behind the polished veneer of wealth and privilege lies a web of hidden agendas, old debts, and dangerous secrets. As Nia moves closer to the centre of this powerful circle, she discovers that the Vosses are not untouchable monsters but deeply flawed humans-'small gods' whose extraordinary influence is matched only by their very ordinary motives: pride, fear, envy, and the need to remain in control.Told with psychological depth and moral complexity, this novel explores how power corrupts not only those who wield it but also those who surround them. Nia's journey becomes a test of marriage, loyalty, family history, and conscience. With the help of an investigative journalist and her own growing resolve, she must decide how much she is willing to lose in order to tell the truth-and what kind of person she wants to be when honesty comes at a real cost.Perfect for readers of character-driven literary fiction, social thrillers, and stories about morality in the face of influence, The Spite of Small Gods is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of what happens when gods fall-and the people left to pick up the pieces

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798173117489
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published