Root, Branch and Sceptre (Evie Atherton Dystopian Thrillers, Band 2) - Softcover

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A futuristic comedy thriller and political satire with a beating heart, exploring relationships, spiritual warfare and faith in life and death situations.

Evie Atherton MP is back in this sequel to The Angel of Parliament. In 2037 Britain faces a terrifying future, Evie is the young, feisty and stylish Leader of the Opposition - but she's devastated after the murder of her fiancée, as she grapples with her new-found Christian faith and struggles to restore the fortunes of a shattered Tory party.

As Britain fires a nuclear missile triggering a global crisis, King Alfred II goes missing and a famous journalist is found dead, Evie unravels an alarming conspiracy, with the help of Joe her bodyguard, Queen Cecily, Jasmine, her political rival and Heron who has bizarre espionage talents. Cabinet ministers Dan and Isaac (rival brothers) are keen to join her - should she trust them?

Evie's allies face a new menace - human weapons of mass destruction. A quirky Suffolk monastery with friendly monks offers a surprising refuge for Evie, as she grows in faith - but does the Abbey hold answers to other questions? Can anywhere be a safe place?

Evie grapples with insecurities, decisions, friendships and self-knowledge, as she balances romance with political expediency. Can she gain enough spiritual wisdom and discernment to outweigh her clouded judgement? With surprising friends and unexpected enemies, can ever she see what's right in front of her?

"Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding."

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