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“Are you finally admitting that you can sell a man hope? Have I at last succeeded in teaching you that?” He laughed and flicked his whip again, harder. He was in a better mood than I had seen for months. “No, Camelot, not hope. Hope is for the weak; have I not succeeded in teaching you that? To hope is to put your faith in others and in things outside yourself; that way lies betrayal and disappointment. They didn't want hope, Camelot; they wanted certainty. What a man needs is the certainty that he is right, no self-doubt, no fleeting thought that he might be wrong or misled. Absolute certainty that he is right—that's what gives a man the confidence and power to do whatever he wants and to take whatever he wants from this world and the next.”

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Book:Company of Liars
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Company of Liars

In 'Company of Liars,' readers are introduced to a cast of characters who, due to the chaos of war, are thrust into an intense and unpredictable situation. As they struggle to survive and uncover the truth behind their circumstances, their relationships evolve in ways that challenge their loyalties and beliefs. The novel delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. more

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Karen Maitland
Karen Maitland

Karen Maitland, born on January 1, 1956, is a British author known for her historical novels set in the Middle Ages, which blend elements of mystery, suspense, and fantasy. more

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