Author: Vera Nazarian
Publisher: Norilana Books
ISBN: 1607621584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 739
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Contains the following complete novels: - Cobweb Bride (Book One) - Cobweb Empire (Book Two) - Cobweb Forest (Book Three) Praise for Cobweb Bride ". . . Nazarian writes clean and true prose . . ." —Publishers Weekly "Set in an alternate Renaissance Europe, this series opener by Russian-born Nazarian combines the stylistic manner of a folktale with the trappings of an epic fantasy, one driven by compassion rather than heroics. . . . Fans of period fantasy and those who like stories that feel like fairy tales should appreciate this skillful novel by the twice Nebula Award-nominated author of Dreams of the Compass Rose and The Duke in His Castle." —Library Journal "I really enjoyed the rich, complex and highly unusual storytelling in the Cobweb Bride. Nazarian does an excellent job of painting the Renaissance world of her alternate reality and bringing in interesting twists of fantasy to the story. . . . Everything about this story that was fresh and new. I loved the premise it was built on and I loved the story itself. The characters are rich, multi-dimensional, and so easy to get to know and identify with. I am really looking forward to reading the next book in the trilogy when it comes out and in finding out more about what happens to the characters that still have a mission to carry out and how the story eventually resolves by the end of the trilogy. I recommend this book to readers of YA, lovers of fantasy, alternate-history, and alternate-reality. It was a terrific read." —Tracy M. Riva, Midwest Book Review "Cobweb Bride is astonishing and captivating; a lush fantasy of imagery and magical realism. The visuals are illustrated by the author's lyrical and metaphoric writing. Every chapter and scene revels in this mortal coil, surrounded by an expansive collage of characters immersed in a plot as rich and decadent as a Verdi opera. . . . The vibrancy of Ms. Nazarian's writing is sheer kaleidoscopic visualization. The folkloric-fable twists and turns recount shavings from the mythos of Hades and Persephone without boring you with a full-blown serving of predictability. The romance is as subtle as it is grim, with glimmers of hope taking us further to our doom—perhaps. . . . The overall tone is introspective, hauntingly quiet with elements of horror-fantasy that are as provocative as the works of Tanith Lee and Storm Constantine." —Patrice, Romantic Historical Reviews, a 5-Star Top Pick Many are called... She alone can save the world and become Death's bride. COBWEB BRIDE is a history-flavored fantasy novel with romantic elements of the Persephone myth, about Death's ultimatum to the world.
Author: Bugs2Writes
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244622558
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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CHILDREN'S - SHORT STORIES is a collection of tales written to entertain with narratives which enthral, amuse and absorb the curious minds of young book lovers. There is plenty to stimulate, excite and inspire the imaginations of the most discerning readers. The tales are immensely fascinating and engage a child's imagination with enthralling journeys of self-discovery, magical adventures and exciting mysteries.
Author: Peggy Chan
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477142568
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
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The Missing You collection of poems is a personal journey through the different stages of the writer's life and it reveals the gamut of emotions the soul goes through such as the joy of rekindled love and the agony of betrayal, the loss of a beloved sibling, the uncertainties of what lies ahead, hopes and general observations of life as she perceives it. Readers can relate to many of the experiences as they are revealing of the human psyche and not uncommon to people who live, love and hope. Branded Different " What if I refuse? " Defiance sprang up in me. A shadow flickered across her face. Then she changed her tone to a menacingly sweet one. A chill crept down my spine. " Refuse? There's no such word in this house. Ah Lek! " A burly man entered in response to her call, grinning evilly. " Ah Lek deals with any naughty girl who refuses. Ah Lek ." Ah Lek moved towards me silently. There was a cigarette dangling between his fingers. A gleam of pleasure lighted up his face as he yanked up my right leg. I was shocked beyond words. He threw my shoe across the room and pressed the burning end of the cigarette against the sole of my foot. I screamed as pain shot through me. It was excruciating. " Alright, Ah Lek. You may go. " I whimpered at the burning pain in my foot. All defiance died and I slumped in defeat as Ma Chieh's cold voice rang out. " I'm sure you will be more discreet. Remember, the next time will be worse. Put this on your foot and change into this. " She locked the door behind her and left me to my despair. I put the salve on my sole. It relieved the pain. Then I changed into the silk kimono, a lovely pink with cherry blossoms. A sense of utter helplessness overcame me. Oh God! Was this really happening to me? I pinched myself. It hurt. There was nothing I could do except wait for this mysterious visitor. Perhaps he could even help me out of this. It was no use crying. The hours ticked endlessly by and the day turned into night. I sat on the bed, all keyed up. Terror and despair engulfed me as I waited for whatever was to come. At last footsteps echoed in the corridor. Find out what happens to Su who has been sold by her aunt's son upon her death.
Author: Vera Nazarian
Publisher: Norilana Books
ISBN: 1607621541
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
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Many are called... She alone can save the world and become Death's bride. COBWEB BRIDE (Cobweb Bride Trilogy, Book One) is a history-flavored fantasy novel with romantic elements of the Persephone myth, about Death's ultimatum to the world. What if you killed someone and then fell in love with them? In an alternate Renaissance world, somewhere in an imaginary "pocket" of Europe called the Kingdom of Lethe, Death comes, in the form of a grim Spaniard, to claim his Bride. Until she is found, in a single time-stopping moment all dying stops. There is no relief for the mortally wounded and the terminally ill.... Covered in white cobwebs of a thousand snow spiders she lies in the darkness... Her skin is cold as snow... Her eyes frozen... Her gaze, fiercely alive... While kings and emperors send expeditions to search for a suitable Bride for Death, armies of the undead wage an endless war... A black knight roams the forest at the command of his undead father... Spies and political treacheries abound at the imperial Silver Court.... Murdered lovers find themselves locked in the realm of the living... Look closer--through the cobweb filaments of her hair and along each strand shine stars... And one small village girl, Percy--an unwanted, ungainly middle daughter--is faced with the responsibility of granting her dying grandmother the desperate release she needs. As a result, Percy joins the crowds of other young women of the land in a desperate quest to Death's own mysterious holding in the deepest forests of the North... And everyone is trying to stop her. "... Nazarian writes clean and true prose ..." --Publishers Weekly "Fans of period fantasy and those who like stories that feel like fairy tales should appreciate this skillful novel by the twice Nebula Award-nominated author of Dreams of the Compass Rose and The Duke in His Castle." --Library Journal
Author: Dr. Sudhir Maruti Kakade
Publisher: Shine Book Publishing
ISBN: 8197659842
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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This book explores the expressionist elements found in four plays by Mahesh Elkunchwar - The Old Stone Mansion, Pond, Apocalypse and An Actor's Exits. It examines how Elkunchwar used Expressionism to depict the Indian psyche in the context of Western dramatic influences. It also highlights how Indian playwrights, like Elkunchwar, were inspired by European expressionism, contributing to the evolution of postmodern Indian drama.
Author: Helen Mackay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Author: Ayir Ahsi
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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"The Mirror's Revenge" takes place in Shimla, where a couple on their honeymoon uncovers a mysterious mirror in their hotel room. Ignoring the warnings, the curious bride is transported to a strange, ancient world, and her husband must perform a tantric ritual to bring her back, revealing unsettling truths about their future. In Varanasi, "Shattered Lives" tells the story of young artist Ananya, who discovers a mirror showing different versions of her future. Guided and sometimes misled by these visions, Ananya must confront her deepest fears and desires, learning valuable lessons about choices and consequences. Finally, "Haunted Reflections" brings us to Rishikesh, where an old mirror in a deserted mansion reveals the dark history of its former occupants. A group of friends exploring the mansion are drawn into the mirror's sinister past, uncovering the truth and breaking the mirror's curse to escape its haunting grip.
Author: D. M. Mitchell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Author: J.A. Mensah
Publisher: Saraband
ISBN: 1915089581
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
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Longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize and named among the 50 most notable new books from Africa, Castles from Cobwebs follows one girl’s transition from youthful innocence to understanding as she navigates questions about family, identity, and race. "I'd always known that I was Brown. Black was different though; it came announced. Black came with expectations, of rhythm and other things that might trip me up." Imani is a foundling. Rescued as a baby and raised by nuns on a remote Northumbrian island, she grows up with an ever-increasing feeling of displacement. Full of questions, Imani turns to her shadow, Amarie, and her friend Harold. When Harold can't find the answers, she puts it down to what the nuns call her "greater purpose". At nineteen, Imani answers a phone call that will change her life: she is being called to Ghana after the sudden death of her biological mother. Past, present, faith and reality are spun together in this enthralling debut. Following her transition from innocence to understanding, Imani's experience illuminates the stories we all tell to make ourselves whole
Author: O. Knowles
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137452390
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 171
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Newly revised and enlarged, the second edition of A Conrad Chronology draws upon a rich range of published and unpublished materials. It offers a detailed factual record of Joseph Conrad's unfolding life as seaman and writer as well as tracing the compositional and publication history of his major works.
