Hand of Destiny

By C. J. S. Thompson

Book Overview

Hand of Destiny is a novel written by C. J. S. Thompson, which tells the story of a young man named Alex who finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of power and politics. After his father's sudden death, Alex inherits his family's business empire and soon discovers that there are those who will stop at nothing to take it away from him. As he struggles to hold on to what is rightfully his, Alex must navigate a treacherous world of corruption, betrayal, and violence, all while trying to uncover the truth about his father's death. With the help of a few loyal friends and allies, Alex fights to protect his family's legacy and uncover the secrets that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. Hand of Destiny is a gripping tale of power, intrigue, and the fight for justice, set against the backdrop of a high-stakes corporate world.1932. The folklore and superstitions of everyday life. Within this volume is folklore relating to birth, childhood, love and courtship, marriage, evil eye, hand, apparel, food, everyday life, healing, fatal curses and spells, death and burial, skulls and bones, sailors, animals, birds and insects, plants and flowers, drinking and drinking vessels, among others. The lore on amulets, talismans, colors, superstitions of the theater, superstition and witchcraft in everyday life can also be found within. Contains over 40 illustrations in the text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116258369X
• ISBN13: 9781162583693
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"