A Spectre of Power

Set in the rural south, this novel tells the story of a young man who inherits a large estate from his wealthy uncle. As he tries to adapt to his new role as a landowner, he becomes embroiled in a bitter dispute with his neighbors over a contested strip of land. Full of vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters, this book offers a compelling portrait of life in the post-Civil War South.
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