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A Divided Duty
Set in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, a modern-day classic pits brothers Otto and Ivan Blackmoor against each other in a tale of business, love, jealousy, and revenge. When family matters of loyalty and betrayal escalate, secretive plots are exposed and misunderstandings run rampant until a vigilante-style justice is finally served.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 4, 2017
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September 12, 2017
Witty story embodying sibling rivalry, jealousy, and an ironic tragedy. A great twist at the end! I enjoyed this short book that reads a lot like a play. It kept my attention throughout. Loosely based on Othello (but it's been so long ago since I read Othello that I don't remember much about it), but this is modern day so no trudging through Shakespearian language here. Keep writing Carol White - I like your style!
August 25, 2017
This is a very clever take on Othello, right down to a play on names.
It's a breezy, engaging and contemporary tale with a great combo of greed, lust, betrayal and dubious
deaths. The dialogue flows and you feel compelled to read in one sitting. I especially loved and appreciated the nod to Carol Burnett's "As the Stomach Turns" chapter title. Ms. White provides an entertaining version of a classic tale!
It's a breezy, engaging and contemporary tale with a great combo of greed, lust, betrayal and dubious
deaths. The dialogue flows and you feel compelled to read in one sitting. I especially loved and appreciated the nod to Carol Burnett's "As the Stomach Turns" chapter title. Ms. White provides an entertaining version of a classic tale!
April 23, 2019
Every family squabbles from time to time, but in author Carol White’s novel, A Divided Duty, squabbles take a nasty turn, and it's one you won’t see coming.
The major battle emerges between brothers Otto and Ivan Blackmoor after their father has passed and Otto takes over the family business. Ivan is furious that he isn’t named the vice president or at least manager, the latter position held by a man called Casey. But frankly, Casey — not a part of the Blackmoor family, but a damned fine businessman.
Ivan continues to try and manipulate Otto into making changes that would elevate Ivan’s status. But even though Ivan begins to make headway, his tactics begin a series of problems that evolve into treachery, spying, and (oh, yes) problems with wives.
A Divided Duty is a fun read set in contemporary Philadelphia — the so-called “City of brotherly love.” Don’t necessarily expect that, and don’t assume you’ll guess the ending. You won’t.
Grab it. Read it. Enjoy!
The major battle emerges between brothers Otto and Ivan Blackmoor after their father has passed and Otto takes over the family business. Ivan is furious that he isn’t named the vice president or at least manager, the latter position held by a man called Casey. But frankly, Casey — not a part of the Blackmoor family, but a damned fine businessman.
Ivan continues to try and manipulate Otto into making changes that would elevate Ivan’s status. But even though Ivan begins to make headway, his tactics begin a series of problems that evolve into treachery, spying, and (oh, yes) problems with wives.
A Divided Duty is a fun read set in contemporary Philadelphia — the so-called “City of brotherly love.” Don’t necessarily expect that, and don’t assume you’ll guess the ending. You won’t.
Grab it. Read it. Enjoy!
April 26, 2020
Wickedly funny! I enjoyed this quick read about family rivelry as brothers compete following the death of their father. The old man left his oldest son (and namesake) in charge of the family business, but younger brother has other ideas. It's a plot inspired by Shakespeare's Othello, but totally in a contemporary world. I love that it's set in Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love, a nice twist. :-)
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