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Declare is a 2001 supernatural spy novel by American author Tim Powers that won the World Fantasy Award. The narrative operates as a secret history of the Cold War, blending espionage activities involving British intelligence and the Soviet Union with supernatural elements derived from Islamic mythology. It follows the life of British agent Andrew Hale across several decades of the 20th century, exploring a covert supernatural conflict centered around Mount Ararat.
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What is the book Declare about?
Declare is a 2001 supernatural spy novel that operates as a secret history of the Cold War. It blends espionage activities involving British intelligence and the Soviet Union with dark, supernatural elements inspired by the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft.
Who wrote the alternate history novel Declare?
The novel was written by American author Tim Powers, who is widely recognized as a pioneer of the 'secret history' genre. He meticulously wove real historical events and Cold War figures into his supernatural narrative.
Did Tim Powers' Declare win any awards?
Yes, Declare won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 2001. The award recognized Powers' masterful ability to seamlessly weave historical espionage facts with terrifying supernatural mythology.
What real historical events are featured in Declare?
Declare heavily incorporates real Cold War espionage and historical mysteries, such as the British Philby spy ring and the real-life British expedition to Mount Ararat. Powers uses these actual historical facts as cover for a sprawling, secret supernatural war.
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