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The Dark Side of Honour

T.L. Newnes

Publisher: Next Chapter

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Summary

Too often, honour becomes a weapon cloaked in tradition. Across time and cultures, it has been invoked to justify violence, hatred and prejudice.
 
In this collection, seven poignant stories unravel the ways this noble ideal has been distorted, revealing the cost of honour gone awry. From the blood-stained battlegrounds of 13th century England to the caste divides and religious conflicts of modern-day India, these stories span continents and centuries.
 
Forbidden love. Condemned identities. Shattered lives. All in the name of upholding family, race, class, or faith.
 
But amid the darkness, hope flickers. Young voices rise, and courage begins to dismantle centuries of prejudice. THE DARK SIDE OF HONOUR is a powerful, unflinching collection that challenges readers to rethink what honour truly means—and what it should never become.
Available since: 05/16/2025.
Print length: 226 pages.

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