Pulpits, Power, and the Price of Silence
While the bootleggers ran the backroads of America…
Washington ran the whole game.
Prohibition was supposed to cleanse a nation drowning in vice. But behind the stained-glass windows of D.C.’s most respected churches, and beneath the marble halls of power, another kind of empire was thriving — built not on whiskey, but on permits, pulpits, and the perfect cover: religion.
As permits for “sacramental wine” flow freely to the political elite, one preacher without a platform — Micah Clay — finds himself standing alone against a system so sanctified, most don’t even see its corruption.
But Micah isn’t alone for long.
A relentless reporter.
A disillusioned clerk.
And a growing remnant of voices too stubborn — or too faithful — to stay silent.
Together, they will expose a conspiracy that stretches from cathedrals to Congress…from communion cups to criminal cartels. But in a city built on secrets, speaking the truth comes with a cost.
Because in Washington, D.C., it was never just about the wine.
It was about control.
It was about silence.
And it was about to shatter.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Pulpits, Power, and the Price of SilenceWhile the bootleggers ran the backroads of America.Washington ran the whole game.Prohibition was supposed to cleanse a nation drowning in vice. But behind the stained-glass windows of D.C.'s most respected churches, and beneath the marble halls of power, another kind of empire was thriving - built not on whiskey, but on permits, pulpits, and the perfect cover: religion.As permits for "sacramental wine" flow freely to the political elite, one preacher without a platform - Micah Clay - finds himself standing alone against a system so sanctified, most don't even see its corruption.But Micah isn't alone for long.A relentless reporter.A disillusioned clerk.And a growing remnant of voices too stubborn - or too faithful - to stay silent.Together, they will expose a conspiracy that stretches from cathedrals to Congress.from communion cups to criminal cartels. But in a city built on secrets, speaking the truth comes with a cost.Because in Washington, D.C., it was never just about the wine.It was about control.It was about silence.And it was about to shatter. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798319327130
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Pulpits, Power, and the Price of SilenceWhile the bootleggers ran the backroads of America.Washington ran the whole game.Prohibition was supposed to cleanse a nation drowning in vice. But behind the stained-glass windows of D.C.'s most respected churches, and beneath the marble halls of power, another kind of empire was thriving - built not on whiskey, but on permits, pulpits, and the perfect cover: religion.As permits for "sacramental wine" flow freely to the political elite, one preacher without a platform - Micah Clay - finds himself standing alone against a system so sanctified, most don't even see its corruption.But Micah isn't alone for long.A relentless reporter.A disillusioned clerk.And a growing remnant of voices too stubborn - or too faithful - to stay silent.Together, they will expose a conspiracy that stretches from cathedrals to Congress.from communion cups to criminal cartels. But in a city built on secrets, speaking the truth comes with a cost.Because in Washington, D.C., it was never just about the wine.It was about control.It was about silence.And it was about to shatter. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798319327130
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