Author: John D. Cressler
Publisher: Milford House Press
ISBN: 9781620063477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 608
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Shadows in the Shining City is a prequel to Emeralds of the Alhambra, and the second book in the Anthems of al-Andalus Series. Shadows tells the story of the forbidden love between Rayhana Abi Amir, a Muslim princess of the Royal Court, and Zafir Saffar, a freed slave.
Author: Kate Forsyth
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101043539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
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Rhiannon, a wild and fierce half-human girl, tamed a winged horse to escape the vicious satyricorn tribe who raised her. In the human world, the handsome apprentice-witch Lewen has convinced her to stay with him and learn to use her strong magical talents. But before her training can commence, Rhiannon must answer for a past crime in… THE SHINING CITY Imprisoned in Sorrowgate Tower, Rhiannon awaits trial for murder and treason. While her days are spent in anticipation of Lewen’s visits, her nights are haunted by the malevolent ghost of a dead queen, hungry to live again. But not many care to listen to the prophetic dreams of a girl who has already been convicted in most people’s minds. Then Lewen begins to cool toward her, and Rhiannon suspects one of the princesses has worked a spell to steal his heart. In a world filled with dark spirits and forbidden magic, conspiracy and intrigue, Rhiannon vows to win back her lover and escape once more, to save the land before it’s too late....
Author: Elaine Stienon
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456754157
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
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Love and violence on the American frontier characterize this exciting novel about the early Mormons and their search for a place of peace and religious freedom. Thwarted in their attempt to settle together in northern Missouri, they flee to Illinois where they establish a city called Nauvoo on the Mississippi. The novel describes their search for a place of refuge, the heart-rending story of their persecutions, and the ultimate destruction of their city. The novel's main character is Gabriel Romain, a blacksmith and physician, who tries to deal with persecution, slavery, and death. How he eventually becomes the leader of his little group is part of his story. His attempts to protect them and find safety for them is related against the background of this turbulent time in American history.
Author: Joan Fallon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957689169
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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This is the story of a city, a city that is now in ruins: Madinat al Zahra. The year is 947 AD, a time when southern Spain is under the rule of the Moors. The ruler, Caliph al Rahman III is rich, powerful and cultured. His lands are, at long last, at peace and the capital, Cordoba, is considered to be not only the most beautiful city in the civilised world but also the seat of learning and culture. Against this background we meet the artisan Qasim - he and his family have moved to Madinat al Zahra to make their fortune as potters. Qasim is a good husband and father. He works hard, says his prayers and keeps out of trouble. But Qasim has a secret; his past is not what it seems. When a stranger arrives asking questions about him, he is worried that his secret will be discovered and everything he has worked for will be destroyed. In the meantime, unbeknown to Qasim, his youngest son, Omar meets and falls in love with a slave girl who has been sold into the Caliph's harem. The young man is obsessed with the thought of seeing this beautiful woman again and breaks into the palace grounds to meet her. Omar's infatuation with the slave girl has consequences that he could never have foreseen, not only for himself but for all his family."
Author: Seth Greenland
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 160819650X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
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When Marcus Ripps inherits the escort service operated by his derelict brother, he has no idea what he's getting into. He's much too philosophical, honest, and hard-working to be a pimp, and yet before long, he's able to pay off his creditors, revitalize his marriage, get a new BMW, and give his son a bar mitzvah he'll never forget. The only question now is: can he keep this business going long enough to change his life? Or will the cops get to him first? A wild, satiric, insightful, and hysterical romp, Shining City is an L.A. adventure that will keep you guessing to the very end.
Author: Curtis Jobling
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101591889
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
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The epic saga continues in the third installment of this thrilling series! Drew Ferran, Lyssia's last remaining Wolf and the rightful heir to the kingdom's throne, is held prisoner by an evil Lizardlord. But rebellion's always a possibility when Drew's around, and with the help of his cohorts, he overthrows the slavers and embarks on a quest to find the long-lost tribe of Hawklords so they can join his war against the evil Catlords. This third book in the Wereworld series features even more heart-pounding action, wild characters, and epic struggle between good and evil. "Game of Thrones for the tween set." —School Library Journal
Author: M.J. Scott
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101543973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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On one side, the Night World, rules by the Blood Lords and the Beast Kind. On the other, the elusive Fae and the humans, protected by their steadfast mages... Born a wraith, Lily is a shadow who slips between worlds. Brought up by a Blood Lord and raised to be his assassin, she is little more than a slave. But when Lily meets her match in target Simon DuCaine, the unlikely bond that develops between them threatens to disrupt an already stretched peace in a city on the verge of being torn apart...
Author: Thomas Wharton
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN: 0307374556
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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Malabron the Night King seeks to turn all stories into one – his story, a nightmare of absolute power. When Will Lightfoot, a rebellious teenager, stumbles into the Perilous Realm where all stories come from, he is unwillingly caught up in the struggle against this ancient evil. Aided by some of the Storyfolk – including the feisty Rowen, her grandfather, Pendrake the loremaster, Finn Madoc, a knight-in-training, and Shade, the wise and loyal wolf – Will must set out on a dangerous journey and face a host of perils if he is ever to find the gateless gate that will take him home. This is high fantasy on a grand scale, which imaginatively intertwines well-known stories with Will’s quest to weave an unforgettable adventure.
Author: Mark Hertsgaard
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312422504
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
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Offers insight into how the United States appears to the citizens of fifteen other nations, including business leaders and Islamic fundamentalists, citing the paradoxes of American society and why it is often found threatening. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
Author: Robert Buchanan
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 395
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Camlan and the Shadow of the Sword by Robert Buchanan is the story of Sir Arthur and the Round Table. Excerpt: "I may not trust false Mordred." --'Twas thus did Arthur say,--- "He will not stint to treason do. His uncle-King to slay; So watch ye well when we are met. And but ye chance to see One sword unsheathed, upon them! Be sure 'tis treachery!"
