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Golden Fool: The Tawny Man Trilogy Book 2 (Tawny Man Trilogy #2)
Par Robin Hobb. 2003
&“As good as gold . . . Golden Fool proves again that Hobb is one of the best in the…
business.&”—Monroe News-StarFitz and the Fool continue their quest as new challenges beset their land and threaten the ruling family in this &“page-turning treat&” (Romantic Times, four stars).Prince Dutiful has been rescued from his Piebald kidnappers and the court has resumed its normal rhythms. There, FitzChivalry Farseer, gutted by the loss of his wolf bondmate, must take up residence at Buckkeep as a journeyman assassin. Posing as a bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes and ears behind the walls, guiding a kingdom straying closer to civil strife each day. Amid a multitude of problems, Fitz must ensure that no one betrays the Prince&’s secret: that he, like Fitz, possesses the dread &“Beast Magic.&” Only Fitz&’s friendship with the Fool brings him solace. But even that is shattered when devastating revelations from the Fool&’s past are exposed. Bereft of support and adrift in intrigue, Fitz finds that his biggest challenge may be simply to survive.Fool's Errand: The Tawny Man Trilogy Book 1 (Tawny Man Trilogy #1)
Par Robin Hobb. 2002
&“Hobb&’s fans won&’t be disappointed with this latest installment. Fool&’s Errand lives up to the legacy of the Farseer trilogy.&”—Monroe…
News-StarFitz and the Fool are reunited in the first book in the Tawny Man Trilogy—&“a stay-up-until-2:00 a.m.-to-finish type of book&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).For fifteen years, FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But now, into his isolated life, visitors begin to arrive: Fitz&’s mentor from his assassin days; a hedge-witch who foresees the return of a long-lost love; and the Fool, the former White Prophet, who beckons Fitz to fulfill his destiny. Then comes the summons he cannot ignore. Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, has vanished. Fitz, possessed of magical skills both royal and profane, is the only one who can retrieve him in time for his betrothal ceremony, thus sparing the Six Duchies profound political embarrassment . . . or worse. But even Fitz does not suspect the web of treachery that awaits him—or how his loyalties will be tested to the breaking point.Fool's Fate: The Tawny Man Trilogy Book 3 (Tawny Man Trilogy #3)
Par Robin Hobb. 2004
&“Complex . . . an atmosphere-filled adventure . . . with a fair quota of surprises . . . a…
winning combination of strong characters and colorful societies.&”—Kirkus ReviewsIn the final book in the Tawny Man Trilogy, Fitz and the Fool are tested more severely than ever in a book the Monroe News-Star calls &“a breathtaking ride from beginning to end.&”FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen&’s court. Along with his mentor, Chade, and the simpleminded yet strongly skilled Thick, Fitz strives to aid Prince Dutiful on a quest that could secure peace with the Out Islands—and win Dutiful the hand of the Narcheska Elliania.The Narcheska has set the prince an unfathomable task: to behead a dragon trapped in ice on the isle of Aslevjal. Yet not all the clans of the Out Islands support their effort. Are there darker forces at work behind Elliania&’s demand? Knowing that the Fool has foretold he will die on the island of ice, Fitz plots to leave his dearest friend behind. But fate cannot so easily be defied.The Sweet Blue Distance
Par Sara Donati. 2024
A young midwife travels west to the New Mexico Territory to care for women in need and faces dangers more…
harrowing than the ones she&’s fleeing in this epic tale of survival, redemption, and love from Sara Donati, the international bestselling author of the Wilderness series. 1857: In a bid to outrun her past, Carrie Ballentyne accepts a nursing position with a doctor in the New Mexico Territory. She knows the journey from New York to Santa Fe will not be easy, but she relishes the adventure. However, nothing could have prepared her for the wilderness she encounters. Its vastness and power are awe-inspiring, stunning in both beauty and brutality. To endure, she must learn to rely on her fellow travelers—and one enigmatic man in particular. As the small, tight-knit group tackles challenge after challenge, she feels her heart opening to this rugged land—and the people willing to risk so much for one another. The trip west is only the beginning of Carrie&’s challenges, though. In Santa Fe, she compassionately helps women bring new life into the world, making her beloved among new mothers. Soon, however, she realizes that her employer and his wife are keeping secrets from her, and she must ferret out the truth to protect their young daughter. But to save the little girl she&’s come to cherish, Carrie will have to confront the demons in her own past—a feat that will take all of her bravery with the help of the man she&’s grown to love and depend on above all others. With its vivid descriptions of the breathtaking western landscape and its irresistible characters, The Sweet Blue Distance is the unforgettable story of one woman&’s courage to heal herself, her family, and the women entrusted to her care.From Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping,…
action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy.A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love.Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren's Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood.Kane's presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her.As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus. But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves.Someone You Can Build a Nest in: A cosy fantasy as sweet as love and as dark as night
Par John Wiswell. 2024
"Do love stories often end this way?" "Why do you think it's over?"Shesheshen has made a fatal mistake for a…
monster: she's fallen in love.Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who usually resides as an amorphous lump in the swamp of a ruined manor, unless impolite monster hunters invade intent on murdering her. Through a chance encounter, she meets a different kind of human, warm-hearted Homily, who mistakes Shesheshen for a human in turn. Shesheshen is loath to deceive, but just as she's about to confess her true identity, Homily reveals she's hunting the shapeshifting monster that supposedly cursed her family. Shesheshen didn't curse anyone, but to give them both a chance at happiness, she must figure out why Homily's twisted family thinks she did. And the bigger challenge remains: surviving her toxic in-laws long enough to learn to build a life with the woman she loves.A glorious, funny, occasionally slightly violent love story which asks us to examine - and re-examine - the meaning of legacy, family and love.Readers love John Wiswell:'Like a warm hug' - Goodreads reviewer on "Open House on Haunted Hill"'So very sweet . . . a perfect little story' - Goodreads reviewer on 'Open House on Haunted Hill''Heart-aching . . . you shouldn't miss this one' - Goodreads reviewer on 'Open House on Haunted Hill''Cozy and charming and made my heart grow three sizes which cannot be healthy' - Goodreads reviewer on "Open House on Haunted Hill"'Has such a unique view and voice in his writing that his work is literally incomparable. And I can't wait for what comes next' - Goodreads reviewer on 'Open House on Haunted Hill'The Stars are Dying
Par Chloe C. Peñaranda. 2024
A USA Today and B&N bestseller, don't miss this tale of star-crossed lovers in a world full of magic, mystery,…
and betrayal. 'The brightest star needs the darkest night.'In a world abandoned by its celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king's reign, all Astraea can recall are the fragmented memories of the past five years. She's determined to discover more about her past, even if that means leaving behind the only safety and security she has ever known by venturing out into a world where bloodthirsty vampires are rumoured to roam. Making her way in an unfamiliar world, she encounters the mysterious Nyte, who makes her an offer she cannot refuse. As Astraea accepts Nyte's help, she is drawn in by his darkness and she begins to wonder if she has struck a deal with one of the ruthless beings her people have always feared.Astraea's opportunity to escape this deal presents itself when she has to decide whether to take her friend's place in centenary celebrations of the Libertatem - a succession of trials hosted by the king in which the five human lands compete for safety against vampires who hunt them down to drink their blood. Is fighting for the safety of her kingdom worth more than answering questions about her past?______________________________'The ending of this book truly had me shocked! The extensive world-building was executed beautifully with Chloe's style of writing.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book has been on my mind constantly since I finished it last night . . . TSAD is nothing short of a masterpiece' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I read this book in one sitting, not that I ever can when it is a Chloe Penaranda book because she just has a way of gripping me and this is no different' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A perfect start to a new favourite series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Tariq and the Drowning City: Book 1 (The Spiritstone Saga)
Par Sarwat Chadda. 2024
Driven from their home by drought and disease, Tariq and his river tribe travel to the great capital city of…
Ethrial. But once they arrive, Tariq realises that they are still in grave danger - and time is running out! Tariq is a seer, and he's had a troubling vision of a tidal wave that will drown the whole city. But when Tariq warns of impending disaster, he is banished from the city. The only ones who believe Tariq are Livia, and elf inventor, and Artos, the soldier who arrests him. An ancient legend called The Saga of the Spiritstones might hold the key to preventing a disaster. Can Tariq and his new friends find a long-lost Spiritstone and use its powerful elemental magic to save Ethrial, and the people they love, from complete devastation?Someone You Can Build a Nest in: A cosy fantasy as sweet as love and as dark as night
Par John Wiswell. 2024
"Do love stories often end this way?" "Why do you think it's over?"Shesheshen has made a fatal mistake for a…
monster: she's fallen in love.Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who usually resides as an amorphous lump in the swamp of a ruined manor, unless impolite monster hunters invade intent on murdering her. Through a chance encounter, she meets a different kind of human, warm-hearted Homily, who mistakes Shesheshen for a human in turn. Shesheshen is loath to deceive, but just as she's about to confess her true identity, Homily reveals she's hunting the shapeshifting monster that supposedly cursed her family. Shesheshen didn't curse anyone, but to give them both a chance at happiness, she must figure out why Homily's twisted family thinks she did. And the bigger challenge remains: surviving her toxic in-laws long enough to learn to build a life with the woman she loves.A glorious, funny, occasionally slightly violent love story which asks us to examine - and re-examine - the meaning of legacy, family and love.Readers love John Wiswell:'Like a warm hug' - Goodreads reviewer on "Open House on Haunted Hill"'So very sweet . . . a perfect little story' - Goodreads reviewer on 'Open House on Haunted Hill''Heart-aching . . . you shouldn't miss this one' - Goodreads reviewer on 'Open House on Haunted Hill''Cozy and charming and made my heart grow three sizes which cannot be healthy' - Goodreads reviewer on "Open House on Haunted Hill"'Has such a unique view and voice in his writing that his work is literally incomparable. And I can't wait for what comes next' - Goodreads reviewer on 'Open House on Haunted Hill'Lucky In Love: An Accidental Zodiacs Story (The Accidental Zodiacs)
Par Jennifer Laslie, Cora Ward. 2024
Sometimes luck has nothing to do with it, but sometimes it’s everything. Karma Quinn’s luck with men didn’t always run…
on the good side, and her last blind date was no exception. Forced to turn to a black-market artifact at the Celestial Shadow Market, she can only hope it’ll help protect her. Luciano Rossi didn’t believe in luck, even with a hated nickname like Lucky. When he winds up on a case with a beautiful woman to tail, the idea of luck doesn’t seem so far-fetched. Even if his unbearable partner was determined to get him kicked off the case at every turn. But when Karma realizes that blind date was more dangerous than expected, can she trust Luciano to keep her safe, or will the lies he’s told to keep her close be his undoing? Dive in today to uncover what kind of luck it takes to survive life as a Zodiac.Approaching the Source (Warriors of Vhast)
Par Cary Lenehan. 2024
Approaching the Source continues to follow the battle of good and evil in an ongoing story on the distant and…
artificial world of Vhast. The people who find themselves in the formerly hidden village of Mousehole begin to find out where their enemy, the Adversaries, are based. Instead of reacting to them, they begin to learn more about them and take them on in their own strongholds.Following on from Intimations of Evil, and the next five books of the series, the Princess, and her wife the mage, the Cat, the priest, the ghazi, and the many others, including free and former slaves, begin to strike out and discover how much they have grown and how they can confound an enemy that has plagued Vhast for thousands of years.Approaching the Source is the seventh and penultimate book of a series where magic is a scientific experiment. Good struggles with evil to control this magic in a world made by an alien race for their own purposes.From Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping,…
action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy.A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love.Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren's Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood.Kane's presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her.As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus. But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves.Tariq and the Drowning City: Book 1 (The Spiritstone Saga)
Par Sarwat Chadda. 2024
The first story in an action-packed fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Dungeons and Dragons aged 9+Time is running out.…
When crops fail and a new plague spreads across the land of Osha, Tariq has a troubling vision - an ancient prophesy is coming true. He travels to the capital city of Ethrial to warn the leaders of an impending flood, but no one listens. It's up to the seer and his new friends, an elf scientist and a dwarf soldier, to take matters into their own hands. Venturing off on an epic quest, the unlikely trio must find a magical moonstone and use its powers to prevent a tidal wave from wiping out the city. But they aren't the only ones seeking to find the moonstone . . . and not everyone wants to use its ancient powers to save Ethrial . . .This pacy adventure blends themes of classic fantasy, Indian mythology, climate emergency and steampunk imagery to create a richly imagined world.Flora Stormer and the Golden Lotus: Book 1 (Flora Stormer #1)
Par Isabella Harcourt. 2024
Flora Stormer sets off to discover a magical flower hidden deep in the rainforest - and ends up finding .…
. . HERSELF! A brand-new series combining the magic and adventure of Jumanji with a message celebrating difference and self-acceptance. Flora Stormer, a talented young artist with Tourette's Syndrome, is helping her father prepare for an expedition to search for the legendary golden lotus - a plant with magical healing properties. But when her dad falls ill, Flora bravely sets sail in his place, hoping the mythical plant might save him. Equipped with her paints and a magical map, Flora treks through the rainforest, encountering dangerous animals and poisonous plants along the way. But the greatest threat she faces is from a greedy collector determined get his hands on the flower first. Can Flora and her new friends stop him from stealing the golden lotus and cursing the rainforest forever?Girlfriend in a Coma: A Novel
Par Douglas Coupland. 2011
On a snowy Friday night in 1979, just hours after making love for the first time, Richard's girlfriend, high school…
senior Karen Ann McNeil, falls into a coma. Nine months later she gives birth to their daughter, Megan. As Karen sleeps through the next seventeen years, Richard and their circle of friends reside in an emotional purgatory, passing through a variety of careers—modeling, film special effects, medicine, demolition—before finally reuniting on a conspiracy-driven super-natural television series. But real life grows as surreal as their TV show as Richard and his friends await Karen's reawakening . . . and the subsequent apocalypse.The Complete War of the Worlds
Par H. G. Wells. 2020
From the father of science fiction, the nineteenth-century British classic novel of alien invasion, along with two sequels. Together…
in one volume for the first time—H. G. Wells&’s seminal science fiction classic The War of the Worlds, with the contemporaneous, unauthorized, but extremely popular sequel Edison&’'s Conquest of Mars, as well as Wells&’s own, much later conceptual sequel, Star Begotten. How often do you watch the sky at night? Ever see bright streaks of light exploding from the red planet? Get ready for adventurous reading as you embark on a journey to find out just how these alien invasions play out! In The War of the Worlds, how will woefully unprepared Earthlings respond to towering three-legged &“fighting machines&” armed with heat-rays and chemical weapons that far exceed the capabilities of the nineteenth-century English military? In Edison&’s Conquest of Mars, Earth's leaders fear that the Martians will return to invade once more. US President William McKinley, Queen Victoria, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Mutsuhito unite to plan an attack on Mars. Led by American inventor Thomas Edison, a group of scientists develop new technologies based on what earlier Martian visitors left behind. They design and build a fleet of space ships for the pre-emptive move. What will happen when the two opposing forces meet? The protagonist of Star Begotten, Joseph Davis, is an author of popular histories, who becomes suspicious that he and his family have been exposed to a Martian influence of another sort and are in the process of being changed. What might that influence be? Three classics of Martian invasion in one volume.Luke Lancelot and the Golden Shield
Par Giles Andreae. 2004
When Luke's brother Arthur is given an ancient and magnificent sword for his birthday, Luke is crushed. He is the…
one who dreams of being a knight - it's not fair! But as promised by Merlin, Luke soon gets the chance to prove himself as a true and courageous knight. When the evil Morgana poisons Arthur and her brother Mandrake turns into a dragon and steals him away to a secret lair, Luke and sister Gwinnie chase after them on the magnificent flying horse Avalon. Together they manage to save Arthur and defeat the evil Morgana and Mandrake. Afterwards, back at Camelot, Luke is made a knight for his bravery - the bravest knight of all!Kronos
Par Guy Adams. 2011
'What manner of monster can wreak such damage? I only hope you know how it can be stopped.' The peace…
of an English village is shattered when a young girl withers before her friend's eyes, becoming but dust and bones. Witnessing this terrifying transformation, local physician Dr Marcus fears the village has been cursed by the presence of evil. He immediately summons his old army friend, the mysterious but powerful vampire hunter, Kronos.Together with the help of his assistant Professor Grost, Kronos has dedicated his whole life to destroying vampires. He knows that there is nothing so varied and deadly. With a vampire nothing is certain, especially how one might be able to kill it. As more and more villagers fall prey to this deadly curse, time is against him. And when it comes dangerously close to home, Kronos is faced with a terrible choice...Love Will Tear Us Apart: (The Stranger Times 3) (The Stranger Times #3)
Par C. K. McDonnell. 2023
Love can be a truly terrible thing.Marriages are tricky at the best of times, especially when one of you is…
dead.Vincent Banecroft, the irascible editor of The Stranger Times, has never believed his wife died despite emphatic evidence to the contrary. Now, against all odds, it seems he may actually be proved right; but what lengths will he go to in an attempt to rescue her?With Banecroft distracted, the shock resignation of assistant editor, Hannah Willis, couldn't have come at a worse time. It speaks volumes that her decision to reconcile with her philandering ex-husband is only marginally less surprising than Banecroft and his wife getting back together. In this time of crisis, is her decision to swan off to a fancy new-age retreat run by a celebrity cult really the best thing for anyone?As if that wasn't enough, one of the paper's ex-columnists has disappeared, a particularly impressive trick seeing as he never existed in the first place.Floating statues, hijacked ghosts, homicidal cherubs, irate starlings, Reliant Robins and quite possibly several deeply sinister conspiracies; all-in-all, a typical week for the staff of The Stranger Times.Ladybird Classics: Gulliver's Travels
Par Jonathan Swift. 2013
This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the…
classic story for younger readers.It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of Gulliver's travels and adventures in the strange lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, Heidi, The Jungle Book, The Wind in the Willows, The Three Musketeers and Treasure Island.