Loyalty and Greed (Paperback)

Verlag: Independently Published, 2025

ISBN 13: 9798264393433

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Paperback. LOYALTY AND GREED The novel is set primarily in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and spans the years 2020-2023, covering the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and major political and social events in the UK. The narrative is episodic, blending fiction, social commentary, poetry, and real-world events, with a focus on the lives of Jon Ball, Marandellas, Pete, Anna, and their circle. The story vividly depicts the onset and progression of the COVID 19 pandemic: lockdowns, social distancing, mask-wearing, and the impact on daily life, work, and relationships. Characters adapt to new routines: remote work, online meetings, home-based media production, and the psychological effects of isolation and uncertainty. The book satirises UK politics, especially the handling of Brexit and the pandemic by Boris Johnson's government. It highlights government mismanagement, public confusion over regulations, and the influence of misinformation and foreign interference (notably Russian) in British affairs. A central plot involves Jon Ball investigating leaks of sensitive information about Afghan interpreters, blackmail using deepfake videos, and the manipulation of UK politics and finance by Russian and other foreign actors. The narrative explores cyber warfare, blackmail, and the vulnerability of public figures to digital manipulation. The rise of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and online trolling is a recurring theme, with characters experiencing the personal and professional consequences of fake news, online abuse, and manipulated media. The book discusses the erosion of trust in media and institutions, and the challenges of distinguishing truth from fiction in the digital age. The story is rich in observations about British society: class, race, local politics, the NHS, and the changing nature of work and community. It features "vox pop" segments-snippets of public opinion on current events, often humorous or poignant. The characters' personal lives-friendships, romances, family ties-are interwoven with the broader social and political narrative. Issues of loyalty, trust, and resilience are explored against a backdrop of national crisis and upheaval. The book covers the fall of Kabul, the death of Prince Philip, the Queen's death, the Platinum Jubilee, and the coronation of King Charles III, showing their impact on ordinary people. Despite serious themes, the tone is often wry and ironic, using humour to critique authority and highlight the absurdities of modern British life. The novel ends with reflections on change, loss, and endurance, as the characters and the country move from crisis to crisis, seeking meaning and connection in uncertain times. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Titel
Loyalty and Greed (Paperback)
Autor
Colwell Hopper
Verlag
Independently Published
Erscheinungsjahr
2025
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