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Sidney Sheldon's After the Darkness with Bonus Material

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For a limited time, and at a special price, discover Sidney Sheldon’s After the Darkness with Bonus Material. Plus, receive an excerpt from Sheldon’s new book Sidney Sheldon’s The Tides of Memory, available April 9th. In Sidney Sheldon’s After the Darkness, the young, naïve wife of a multi-billionaire financial superstar, Grace Brookstein's life is the stuff of fantasy. In New York, Lenny Brookstein is the King of the Wall Street social scene, both liked and respected in the worlds of high finance and high society. Then one day Lenny vanishes, his yacht discovered abandoned far out at sea. The police believe his death was no accident, that his involvement in a spectacular financial fraud was about to be exposed to the world. But Grace can't accept the terrible allegations now coming to light, and she will learn the truth . . . even if that truth destroys her.
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English
Publisher
Harper Collins
Release date
March 12, 2013
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Sidney Sheldon's After the Darkness, continued by Tilly Bagshawe, plunges readers into a high-stakes world of international intrigue, corporate espionage, and personal vendetta. The story follows a brilliant and powerful woman who, after suffering a devastating betrayal and losing everything, fakes her own death to meticulously plan her revenge. As she navigates a labyrinth of powerful enemies and hidden agendas, she must reclaim her identity, expose a far-reaching conspiracy, and ultimately seek justice against those who wronged her. It's a classic Sheldon-esque tale of resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of overwhelming odds.

Key Themes

Revenge vs. Justice

The central theme explores Alexia's journey from a raw desire for personal revenge to a more considered pursuit of justice. The narrative questions whether her actions, though driven by a quest for retribution, ultimately serve a greater good by exposing corruption, or if they merely perpetuate a cycle of violence. It delves into the psychological toll of vengeance.

Power and Corruption

The novel vividly portrays how unchecked power, particularly within corporate and political spheres, can lead to widespread corruption, greed, and moral decay. It highlights how individuals at the top can manipulate systems for personal gain, disregarding ethical boundaries and human lives.

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"The darkness had taken everything, but it had also forged something new within her: an unbreakable will."
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How does Alexia's pursuit of revenge evolve into a quest for justice? Are the two mutually exclusive?

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