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The Eight

A gripping narrative that delves into the lives of eight interconnected individuals, each with their own secrets and motivations, as they navigate a complex and enigmatic world. more

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Katherine Neville
Katherine Neville

Katherine Neville, born on April 4, 1945, is an American author known for her intricate plots and rich historical backgrounds. Her works, such as 'The Eight of Swords' and 'The Firebird', are celebrated for their complex storytelling and deep historical analysis. more

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“Can human nature ever be wholly and radically transformed? Can the man whom God made good be made wicked by man? Can the soul be reshaped in its entirety by destiny and made evil because destiny is evil? Can the heart become misshapen and afflicted with ugly, incurable deformities under disproportionate misfortune, like a spinal column bent beneath a too low roof?”

“Each one of us is alone in the world. He is shut in a tower of brass, and can communicate with his fellows only by signs, and the signs have no common value, so that their sense is vague and uncertain. We seek pitifully to convey to others the treasures of our heart, but they have not the power to accept them, and so we go lonely, side by side but not together, unable to know our fellows and unknown by them.”

“I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.”