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Aftershock
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By: Liz McSkeane
Publisher: Turas Press
Published: October 2025
Pages: 350
Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literature
Language: English
Available as: Paperback
On sale at: amzn.to
ISBN-13: 9781913598594

Lisbon, November 1st, 1755. A devastating earthquake destroys the city. Out of the ruins emerges one man - who will become the Marquis of Pombal. He resolves to 'heal the sick and bury the dead.' He succeeds, in the face of opposition - but in the course of rebuilding the nation, become a dictator. “This is historical fiction at its finest—bold in scope, rich in detail, and haunting in the questions it poses for our own time. A gripping and brilliantly crafted novel that brings the world of 18th century Lisbon and its devastating environmental and political catastrophes vividly to life. With sweeping insight, 'Aftershock' lays bare the human cost of ambition and power, and the perilous price of restoring order to a society in crisis. Elegantly written, layered and dramatic, this story chillingly resonates on so many levels with the precarious times we find ourselves living in today. Relevant and shocking. A must-read.” Lisa Harding

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