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Rebellions are like fires—something needs to burn to make a flame. Return to the Wardens'Empire in this riveting conclusion to the visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by the mythology of Africa and Arabia. The Wardens'Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor. Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond's role as major general sees him training soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield. The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor's doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam will set off on their last voyage—and few expect to return. Do you feel it? Cresting the horizon? The darkness drawing in, the shadows elongating... The Ending Fire comes.Book Three of the Ending Fire TrilogyDon't miss any of Saara El-Arifi's searing Ending Fire Trilogy:THE FINAL STRIFE • THE BATTLE DRUM • THE ENDING FIRE

Years have passed since the great miracle atop Mount Aida, and Corona is a different place—yet a threat looms, one Kilseponie could never have anticipated in this next installment in the DemonWars series from bestselling author R. A. Salvatore.Much to the seething dismay of his long-time mistress, King Danube has asked Julsepnie Wyndon to become his queen. But she is torn. How can she love any man as completely as she did the Ranger Elbryan, the father of the child she lost? But unknown to Jilseponie, that child never died. Aydrian was stolen away by the queen of the elves. A headstrong boy secretly raised to be a weapon, Aydrian shows great promise in the arts of combat, and he is as powerful with the gemstone as his mother. Now, De'Unnero, the weretiger and mortal enemy of Jilseponie, will join forces with Aydrian, who is hungry for power and on a collision course with destiny. Building upon the events in Mortalis, #1 New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore continues the fresh second trilogy within the DemonWars saga with his fifth book in the series.

The Daughter of Time is a 1951 detective novel by Josephine Tey, concerning a modern police officer's investigation into the alleged crimes of King Richard III of England. Marta Hallard, an actress friend of inspector Grant, brings him some pictures of historical characters, aware of Grant's interest in human faces. He becomes intrigued by a portrait of King Richard III.

LAUGH NOW. CRY LATER.'Two stars keep not their motion in one sphere...'It's London, 2014, and Hal Lancaster, son and heir of Henry, Duke of Lancaster, is in a holding pattern: his mother is dead, his father is dying or remarrying or both, his siblings are fighting, his internship is pointless, and nobody will leave him alone. Everything is as it should be and yet nothing is right. Over the course of a year of partying, drinking, and flirting to dubious consequence, Hal is tested by brutal family legacies, Catholic guilt, and the terrifying possibility of being loved. All of which is complicated by a pattern of abuse that threatens to chase Hal into adulthood. The House of Lancaster will never be the same. Crackling with intelligence and wit, Henry Henry is a brilliant recasting of the Henriad in which Hal Lancaster is a queer protagonist for a new era. Allen Bratton arrives as a successor to Waugh and St. Aubyn with this lush, stylish novel of family, legacy, and what it means to be alive today.

LA NUEVA REINA DEL FANTASY ES ESPAÑOLA. DESCUBRE EL FENÓMENO QUE TRIUNFA EN TIKTOK Y QUE HA ENAMORADO A LOS EDITORES INTERNACIONALES. UN HEROE EN QUIEN NO PUEDES CONFIAR Tras la caída del Hada Madrina, el malefi cio no se ha dispersado del todo. Las princesas no han despertado de su letargo y los secretos más oscuros de Lobo han salido a la luz, condenándolo para siempre: Roja no volverá a confiar en él. UNA VILLANA SIN MIEDO A LA MUERTE Cuando los príncipes reúnen al consejo para decidir quién buscará a las gobernantas, las peores pesadillas de Lobo se hacen realidad. Desde el mundo de los muertos, la Reina de Corazones le amenaza con conquistar Fabel si él no acude a hacerle frente. Pero todos se formulan la misma pregunta: una vez que entras en el País de las Maravillas…¿realmente puedes salir? UNA PASION MÁS FUERTE QUE CUALQUIER HECHIZO Para salvarlos a todos, y en especial a sí misma, a Roja no le quedará otra que acompañar a Lobo. Sin embargo, ahora sabe que él podría traicionarla en cualquier momento y, además, sus ojos amarillos juegan con ventaja, pues él recuerda su pasado juntos mientras ella sigue sin saber quién era antes de la bruma... Tras el éxito de Bruma Roja, llega Reino Feroz, la continuación narrada por Lobo. Un viaje aún más oscuro y vibrante por un cuento de hadas en el que nada es tal y como lo recuerdas. Una aventura que llevará a Roja y Lobo al borde de la muerte y al límite de la pasión que surge del odio más profundo.

In the New York Times bestselling sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must confront the weight of her actions as she and Ravyn embark on a perilous quest to save the kingdom—perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching. Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they're going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth's head: the Nightmare. And he's not eager to share any longer.Praise for One Dark Window:'Enthralling from beginning to shocking end.'—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf'Pulse pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic.'—Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicThe Shepherd King One Dark Window Two Twisted Crowns

'I am of the House of Lara, daughter of Elvira of Nailani, sister of witches, and I have come to reclaim my crown.'Isolde, newly coronated queen, has finally found a king worthy of her in the vampire Adrian. But their love for each other has cost Isolde her father and her homeland. With two opposing goddesses playing mortals and vampires against one another, Isolde is uncertain who her allies are in the vampire stronghold of Revekka.Now, as politics in the Red Palace grow more underhanded, inexplicable monster attacks plague the villages, and a deadly crimson mist threatens all of Cordova, Isolde must trust in the bond she's formed with Adrian, even as she learns troubling information about his complicated past.The next book in the scorching, bingeable vampire fantasy series by USA Today and international bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair.

A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER Chloe Gong's adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, is a “smart, imaginative, and brutal” (Wesley Chu, New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga) collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodies, competitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches. Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years ago, a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty…and she was the one who did it. Before King Kasa's forces in San can catch her, she plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the games, so if she wins, she finally gets her opportunity to kill him. Enter Anton Makusa, an exiled aristocrat. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace, and he's deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Thankfully, he's one of the best jumpers in the kingdom, flitting from body to body at will. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning. Calla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa's adopted son, August, who wants to mend Talin's ills. But the three of them have very different goals, even as Calla and Anton's partnership spirals into something all-consuming. Before the games close, Calla must decide what she's playing for—her lover or her kingdom.

So, I'm in this sticky situation where the world of the supernatural clashes with humans. As a skilled blood giver, I've dedicated my life to serving the royal vampires. I know their ways inside out. Studying their customs, behavior, and weaknesses has been my life's work. But something flipped my world upside down when I met King Quinn, the enemy. Despite my duty, I can't help being drawn to him. Every interaction is charged with a dangerous energy that leaves me feeling conflicted. And to top it off, my sisters and King Marr are getting more suspicious of my relationship with King Quinn. All while the vampire clan is getting restless with the war. I'm wondering if I should remain true to my mission or give in to the forbidden love that I feel. I'm torn between my duty and my heart.

'The Veiled Man'is a close account of robber-sheik Ahamadou's adventures through the sands of the Sahara Desert. These amazing exploits and adventures will thrill and shock you. Excerpt:'I am a Veiled Man. Openly, I confess myself a vagabond and a brigand. Living here, in the heart of the Great Desert, six moons march from Algiers, and a thousand miles beyond the French outposts, theft is, with my nomadic tribe, their natural industry…'

The Path of the King follows the lineage of a legendary Viking prince whose ancient band of gold is passed down through generations, linking the descendants through time. As each heir inherits the coveted relic, will they use its power and symbolism to unite or divide? When the crown lands on the head of an impassioned Scottish nobleman, he must navigate political intrigue, war, betrayal, and his own ideals to become one of history's most iconic rulers. This sweeping saga by John Buchan intricately weaves the destiny of a people, the weight of royalty, and the makings of leadership into a riveting tale that shaped the course of a nation.

This is the story of Alexander the Great, a handsome young prince who chose books over the beautiful young women and men sent to tempt him, grew into a youthful conqueror who ordered bloody massacres but grew sick with self-loathing afterward, and ultimately, the brilliant general who created an epic empire.

KUSHIEL'S SCION Stolen, tortured and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood; third in line for the throne in a land that revels in art, beauty and desire. It is a court steeped in deeply laid conspiracies---and there are many who would see the young prince dead. Some despise him out of hatred for his mother, Melisande, who nearly destroyed the entire realm in her quest for power. Others because they fear he has inherited his mother's irresistible allure---and her dangerous gifts. As he comes of age, plagued by unwanted desires, Imriel shares their fears. The Prince must face his greatest test: to find his true self.KUSHIEL'S JUSTICE After a year abroad to study at university, Imriel returns from his adventures a little older and somewhat wiser. But perhaps not wise enough. What was once a mere spark of interest between himself and his cousin Sidonie now ignites into a white-hot blaze. But from commoner to peer, the whole realm would recoil from any alliance between Sidonie, heir to the throne, and Imriel, who bears the stigma of his mother's misdeeds and betrayals. Praying that their passion will peak and fade, Imriel and Sidonie embark on an intense, secret affair. When duty calls, Imriel honors his role as a member of the royal family by leaving to marry a lovely, if merely sweet, Alban princess. KUSHIEL'S MERCY Having paid dearly for ignoring Elua's edict to love as thou wilt, Imriel and Sidonie have finally come forward to publicly confess their love for each other -- only to watch the news ignite turmoil throughout the land. Those who are old enough cannot forget the misdeeds of Imriel's mother, Melisande, whose self-serving lies plunged their country into war. In order to quell the uprising, Queen Ysandre hands down a decree: she will not divide the lovers, but neither will she acknowledge them. And if they decide to marry, Sidonie will be disinherited. That is, unless Imriel can find his mother and bring her back to Terre D'Ange to be executed for treason.

Die Sammlung'Um Szepter und Kronen'vereint in meisterhafter Weise die literarischen Strömungen des 19. Jahrhunderts und bietet dem Leser einen tiefen Einblick in die politischen und historischen Diskurse dieser Epoche. Die Werke sind durch eine bemerkenswerte Vielfalt an Stilen geprägt, die von politischen Abhandlungen bis hin zu packenden Erzählungen reichen. Diese Anthologie reflektiert die Spannungen und Herausforderungen der Monarchien und bietet einen gewinnbringenden Einblick in die Feinheiten der Machtkämpfe. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Art und Weise, wie die Texte sowohl die Dramatik des politischen Geschehens als auch die ergreifenden menschlichen Schicksale fesselnd schildern. Gregor Samarow und Oskar Meding, beide angesehene Figuren der literarischen und politischen Sphäre, tragen maßgeblich zur Tiefe und Relevanz dieser Sammlung bei. Ihre Schriften zeichnen sich durch fundiertes historisches Wissen und ein tiefes Verständnis politischer Dynamiken aus, die den Leser einen facettenreichen Einblick in die geschichtlichen Gegebenheiten und Ideologien jener Zeit gewähren. Der kollektive Beitrag dieser Autoren spiegelt die Komplexität der politischen Landschaft wider und bringt ihre individuellen, jedoch miteinander verwobenen Perspektiven zum Ausdruck. Für Leser, die sich für die politischen Intrigen und Machtkämpfe vergangener Epochen interessieren, bietet'Um Szepter und Kronen'eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, die vielschichtigen Perspektiven auf eine turbulente Ära der Machtverschiebungen zu erforschen. Diese Sammlung fordert den Leser dazu auf, sich auf einen literarischen Dialog einzulassen, der nicht nur belehrt, sondern auch zur Reflexion anregt. Die bemerkenswerte Bandbreite an Stilen und Themen macht die Anthologie zu einer wertvollen Bereicherung für jeden, der ein tieferes Verständnis der historischen und politischen Kontexte anstrebt.

In Mark Twain's 1889 novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Hank Morgan awakes from a blow to the head only to find that he has been mysteriously transported back in time. It is early medieval England, the time of King Arthur and Hank is taken to the Camelot castle by a Knight of the King's. Ridiculed for his funny manner and dress sense, and sentenced to burn at the stake, Hank recovers through an incredible stroke of luck, and in doing so convinces the superstitious King and his subjects that he possesses great powers. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.

The Crown meets Clue in this delightful locked-room mystery, sure to charm Agatha Christie fans and keep readers guessing to the end. The king is dead. The killer is in the family. Solving this murder will be a royal pain.The royal family has gathered at their Scottish retreat, Balmoral Castle, for a traditional Christmas. As a blizzard gathers outside and a delicious dinner is prepared, the family circles up for a holiday toast. King Eric has something momentous to say—in fact, he is about to name his successor. But as he raises a glass of his favorite whiskey, he drops dead. The king has been poisoned, someone in the family must have done it, and each one of them had opportunity and motive. Eric's beloved head chef, Jonathan, must now play detective. Why would one of the king's own family members want to kill him, and how did they do it? What happens in the castle usually stays in the castle, but this secret might be too big for these battlements. Jon is determined to expose the truth, even if it puts him in a killer's crosshairs—and shakes the entire monarchy to its core.

The New York Times bestselling world of Osten Ard returns in the third Last King of Osten Ard novel, as threats to the kingdom loom...The High Throne of Erkynland is tottering, its royal family divided and diminished. Queen Miriamele has been caught up in a brutal rebellion in the south and thought to have died in a fiery attack. Her grandson Morgan, heir to the throne, has been captured by one of Utuk'ku's soldiers in the ruins of an abandoned city. Miriamele's husband, King Simon, is overwhelmed by grief and hopelessness, unaware that many of these terrible things have been caused by Pasevalles, a murderous traitor inside Simon's own court at the Hayholt. Meanwhile, a deadly army of Norns led by the ageless, vengeful Queen Utuk'ku, has swept into Erkynland and thrown down the fortress of Naglimund, slaughtering the inhabitants and digging up the ancient grave of Ruyan the Navigator. Utuk'ku plans to use the Navigator's fabled armor to call up the spirit of Hakatri, the evil Storm King's brother. Even the Sithi, fairy-kin to the Norns, are helpless to stop Utuk'ku's triumph as her armies simultaneously march on the Hayholt and force their way into the forbidden, ogre-guarded valley of Tanakirú—the Narrowdark—where a secret waits that might bring Simon's people and their Sithi allies salvation—or doom.

Paul Scheerbart (1863-1915), auch unter seinen Pseudonymen Kuno Küfer und Bruno Küfer bekannt, war ein deutscher Schriftsteller phantastischer Literatur und Zeichner. Aus dem Buch:'Unzählige Sterne glänzen aus dem tiefblauen Himmel auf Bagdad hinab; sie spiegeln sich in den lauen Fluten des Tigris, und an den bunten Kacheln der Minaretts, der Palast- und Moscheekuppeln werden auch die Glanzlichter der Sternenwelt glitzernd umhergestrahlt. Die Kalifenburg mit ihren prächtigen Türmen, Kiosken und Galerien hebt sich hoch heraus aus dem Häusergewirr der großen Stadt, aus der ein Nebeldunst – magisch leuchtend – aufsteigt. Und am Tigris entlang leuchten die weißen Mauern der Landhäuser; in deren Gärten schwanken die ruhigen Palmen im Abendwinde...'

In this riveting, feminist tale perfect for fans of Katee Robert and Nalini Singh, two sisters battle for a single throne, warring factions take up arms, a land is divided, and uncertain allies become very certain lovers. With subtle commentary on today's political polarization, this riveting epic celebrates strong female characters and champions the underdog with diverse, expert world building.Gods save the queen! Ainsley Farmerson has always planned to break free of the family business—and the family drama. But what was once farming, smithworking, and bickering over the dinner table has turned into open warfare between sisters. Sides have been taken, lives are on the line, and Ainsley has no doubt which sister must be queen. She'll do whatever is necessary to take down the soulless Beatrix. Even if that means joining forces with angry battle nuns, irritating monks, and overbearing centaurs. Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan has no time for human beings. And yet... there is something about the uncontrollable princess that he can't ignore. Maybe it's the way her eldest sisters underestimate her. Or her bravery facing down dragons and mad queens from distant lands. Whatever the reason, Gruff is willing to fight by this human's side. Not only for the entertainment value, but because she's right. Beatrix must never be queen. So whatever he has to do, whoever he has to destroy, Gruff will battle beside Ainsley. Fast. Hard. And with absolutely no mercy... “The action speeds along and the dialogue pings among sarcastic dragons, earnest fathers and obnoxious siblings.”– Bookpage

“For all of you who need some great fantasy to read while you're waiting for The Winds of Winter...try Quillifer, by Walter Jon Williams. WJW is always fun, but this might be his best yet, a delight from start to finish, witty, colorful, exciting and amusing by turns, exquisitely written.” —George R. R. Martin, author of the Song of Ice and Fire series “Chock full of derring-do, blood and thunder, swashbuckling, and other good stuff.” —Paul di Filippo, Locus“You have risen as far as you can, and from this point, you may only fall. The matter is inevitable, and I need not intervene.” Quillifer's archenemy, the beautiful and vengeful goddess Orlanda, predicts his inescapable fall from power, and Quillifer has to admit that she may be right. Quillifer has risen high at court. The butcher's son is now a lord, and now is the confidential agent of the state, the caretaker of the kingdom's secrets, and the secret lover of the young and brilliant Queen Floria. He finds himself surrounded by perils. The nobles are at odds with one another, but united in despising Quillifer. Someone has brought deadly poison into court, and Quillifer fears the Queen may be the intended victim. Another assassination plot is aimed at Quillifer himself, and an enemy nation has landed troops intending to topple Floria by force. Quillifer must solve every mystery, meet every danger, and discover every secret in order to guard himself and his love, Floria, from the dangers that beset them. Lord Quillifer marks the anticipated return of Walter Jon Williams, a New York Times bestselling author and multiple award-winning fantasy author.

Two fierce armies collide in the finale of the Under the Northern Sky trilogy, a thrilling and savagely visceral epic fantasy from Leo Carew, an author who'will remind readers of George R. R. Martin, David Gemmell, or... Joe Abercrombie.'(Booklist)Albion continues to be divided by revolt and bloodshed, as alliances collapse and are made anew.Driven obsessively for glory, the upstart Bellamus and his exiled queen Aramilla are marshalling resistance and building a powerful army.Returning to the Hindrunn, Keturah is forced to fend for herself, battling enemies on all sides just when she is most in need of a place of safety.And all the while, the young Black Lord must deal not only with the aftermath of a great betrayal, but the cold shadow of the Kryptea, threatening to destroy everything he has fought for...For more from Leo Carew, check out:The WolfThe SpiderThe Cuckoo

The next thrilling, epic adventure in The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles - all NEW from MJ PorterAs a lone wolf inside a Wessex stronghold, Icel must ensure his own and Mercia's triumph.Londonia, AD830Icel is becoming a warrior of Mercia, but King Ecgberht of Wessex still holds the Mercian settlement of Londonia and its valuable mint.King Wiglaf of Mercia is determined that the last bulwark be reclaimed from his sworn enemy to complete his rehabilitation as Mercia's rightful ruler.In the heart of the shield wall, Icel suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the battle and thrust into the retreating enemy stronghold where he must take on the pretence of a Wessex warrior to survive and exact a cunning plan to bring down the Wessex force cowering behind the ancient walls.His allegiances are tested and the temptation to make new allies is overwhelming but Icel must succeed if he's ever to see Tamworth again and bring about King Wiglaf's victory, or will he be forced to join the enemy?An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew HarffyPraise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict'- Matthew Harffy'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.'- S.J.A. Turney'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won't regret it!'- Eric Schumacher'Cracking 2nd offering! It was a joy to be back with Icel. Book 1 in the series was very much Icel's journey and was a 5• read for me, Book 2 surpasses even that.. if that's even possible.'- Reader Review'Fast paced action. Great cast of characters and clever insight into the eternal human condition. A very difficult book to put down so I'm pleased I bought the series.'Reader Review‘Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down'- Historical Novel Society'A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting.'- •Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner'- •Reader Review •⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Wonderful to read and hard to put down'- •Reader Review •⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I found the pages flying by... A great book'- •Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I found the pages flying by... A great book'•Reader Review •

From King of Ashes to Queen of Storms, it's all built up to this—the thrilling conclusion to legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic Firemane saga.War has swept across Marquensas. Ruthless raiders have massacred the inhabitants of Beran's Hill, including Gwen, the beloved wife of Declan Smith. Hollow of heart, his hopes burned to ashes, Declan swears to track down and destroy the raiders, an ambition shared by Baron Daylon Dumarch, whose family was massacred as they fled the capital.Meanwhile Hava, whose gift for piracy has seen her acquire the treasure ship Borzon's Black Wake and the swift Azhante sailing vessel, Queen of Storms, and won her the name of “the Sea Demon,” is closing in on the whereabouts of those who unleashed the murderous hordes.Her husband, Hatushaly, the last remaining member of the ruling family of Ithrace, the legendary Firemanes, seeks to control the magical powers he has inherited. He is able now to visualize and even travel among the filaments of energies that power all existence: the furies. But will he be able to channel his magic in time to combat the deepest, darkest threat the world of Garn has ever faced?

THE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION! For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a dark, lushly gothic fantasy about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom—but the monster in her head isn't the only threat lurking. Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King's own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason. He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.

Action, intrigue, and magic collide in this epic fantasy following Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice, who is a detective, judge, and executioner all in one—but with rebellion and unrest building, these are dangerous times to be a Justice... The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the Imperial throne. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers, and skill as a swordsman. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his talented protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the Empire. When the pair investigates the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt and Helena must make a choice: Will they abandon the laws they've sworn to uphold, in order to protect the Empire?'Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more.'– Sebastien de Castell, author of Spellslinger“A fantastic debut.” – Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

In this new epic fantasy, three societal outcasts must work together to fulfill the orders of a dead king's ghost or risk their nation falling to a tyrantThe king is dead, his queen is missing. On the amber coast, the usurper king is driving Zavonia to the brink of war. A dangerous magical power is rising up in Biela Miasto, and the only people who can set things right are a failed bodyguard, a Landstrider witch, and the assassin who set off the whole sorry chain of events.Valdas, Captain of the High Guard, has not only failed in his duty to protect the king, but he's been accused of the murder, and he's on the run. He's sworn to seek justice, but his king sets him another task from beyond the grave. Valdas doesn't believe in magic, which is unfortunate as it turns out.Mirza is the healer-witch of a Landstrider band, valued and feared in equal measure for her witchmark, her scolding tongue, and her ability to walk the spirit world. When she's given a task by Valdas'dead king, she believes that the journey she must take is one she can never return from.Lind is the clever assassin. Yes, someone paid him to kill the king, but who is to blame, the weapon or the power behind it? Lind must face his traumatic past if he's to have a future.Can these three discover the real villain, find the queen, and set the rightful king on the throne before the country is overcome?

On a moon-lit night, Diké, heir to the Kingdom and leader of the terrifying warrior cult, the Ogwumii, falls asleep inside his bedroom. He wakes up to find himself trapped within the secret shrine of the village deity, a dark cave forbidden to all save the powerful witchdoctors. Overnight, the mighty warrior-prince becomes an Osu— an untouchable and outcast.In disgraced exile in the forbidden shrine, his sole companion is the raging ghost of a murdered slave girl, wrongly sacrificed to the gods on the false prophecy of a lecherous witchdoctor. To break the Osu curse, Diké must find the traitors who orchestrated his downfall and embark on a terrifying journey to the ancestors'realm, a deadly quest that could end his life or return him to full citizenship and glory.

The story of Kell Kressia continues in Book II of the gripping fantasy duology. Kell, two time saviour of the Five Kingdoms, is now the King of Algany. He has fame, power, respect, and has never been more miserable…Bound, by duty and responsibility, Kell is King only in name. Trapped in a loveless marriage, he leaves affairs of state to his wife, Sigrid. When his old friend, Willow, turns up asking him to go on a journey to her homeland he can't wait to leave.The Malice, a malevolent poison that alters everything it infects, runs rampant across Willow's homeland. Desperate to find a cure her cousin, Ravvi, is willing to try a dark ritual which could damn her people forever. Journeying to a distant land, Kell and his companions must stop Ravvi before it's too late.While Kell is away Reverend Mother Britak's plans come to a head. Queen Sigrid must find a way to protect her family and her nation, but against such a ruthless opponent, something has to give…

••WINNER of The Kitschies Red Tentacle Award 2023••An epic fantasy with rich world-building and a wry take on genre conventions from a Betty Trask Award-winning author--Inar is Master Builder for the Kingdom of Mishig-Tenh. Life is hard after the Kingdom lost the war against the League of Free Cities. Doubly so since his father betrayed the King and paid the ultimate price. And now the King's terrifying chancellor and torturer in chief has arrived and instructed Inar to go and work for the League. And to spy for him. And any builder knows you don't put yourself between a rock and a hard place. Far away Anton, Blade Priest for Craithe, the God Mountain, is about to be caught up in a vicious internal war that will tear his religion apart. Chosen from infancy to conduct human sacrifice, he is secretly relieved that the practice has been abruptly stopped. But an ancient enemy has returned, an occult conspiracy is unfolding, and he will struggle to keep his hands clean in a world engulfed by bloodshed. In a series of constantly surprising twists and turns that take the reader through a vividly imagined and original world full of familiar tensions and surprising perspectives on old tropes, Inar and Anton find that others in their story may have more influence on their lives, on the future of the League and on their whole world than they, or the reader imagined.File Under: Fantasy [ Nightmare Crows | Scarred Altars | Broken Stone | Unlikely Elves ]

A Practical Guide to Conquering the World can be read by itself, but for those who like endings it can also be considered the refreshingly pragmatic conclusion to World Fantasy Award-winning author K.J. Parker's acclaimed sequence of novels that began with Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City and continue with How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It.'Full of invention and ingenuity... Great fun.'—SFX This is the true story of Aemilius Felix Boioannes the younger, the intended and unintended consequences of his life, the bad stuff he did on purpose, and the good stuff that happened in spite of him.It is, in other words, the tale of a war to end all wars, and the man responsible.For more from K. J. Parker, check out: Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityHow to Rule an Empire and Get Away With ItA Practical Guide to Conquering the World The Two of SwordsThe Two of Swords: Volume OneThe Two of Swords Volume TwoThe Two of Swords: Volume Three The Fencer TrilogyColours in the SteelThe Belly of the BowThe Proof House The Scavenger TrilogyShadowPatternMemory Engineer TrilogyDevices and DesiresEvil for EvilThe Escapement The CompanyThe Folding KnifeThe HammerSharps

Bei der Rahmenhandlung handelt es sich um das Gespräch zwischen Schach-Gebal, Nurmahal und Danischmende. Wenn zu Beginn das Erzählen der Geschichte Scheschians nur dafür gedacht war, dem Sultan das Einschlafen zu erleichtern, wird daraus schnell eine Diskussion über richtiges und falsches Regieren. Der Sultan Indostans, Schach-Gebal, lässt sich abends von seiner Favoritin Nurmahal und seinem Hofphilosophen Danischmende die Geschichte des untergegangenen Königreichs Scheschians erzählen, um besser einschlafen zu können. Es werden in chronologischer Reihenfolge die Herrscher des Königreichs und ihre Stärken und Schwächen beschrieben. Zu Beginn der Geschichte wird das in Kleinstaaten zerfallene Scheschian durch Ogul-Kan, den Fürsten eines benachbarten Reiches, erobert und zu einem Großreich mit ihm als absolutistischen Herrscher vereint. Unter dem Einfluss seiner Favoritin Lili entwickelt sich auch die Kultur des Landes. Ogul-Kans Nachfolger Azor ist der Sohn Lilis. Da Azor selbst seine politischen Aufgaben vernachlässigt, wird die Politik des Landes von seiner Favoritin Alabanda bestimmt. Isfandiar, der Sohn der beiden und Nachfolger Azors, baut gemeinsam mit seinem Berater Eblis eine tyrannische Herrschaft auf. Diese wird durch eine Revolution und dem damit verbundenen Tod Isfandiars und seines Beraters beendet... Christoph Martin Wieland (1733-1813) war ein deutscher Dichter, Übersetzer und Herausgeber zur Zeit der Aufklärung. 1772 verfasste er den Staatsroman Der goldene Spiegel, oder Die Könige von Scheschian.

Leopold Schefer (1784-1862) war ein deutscher Dichter und Komponist, Pseudonym Pandira. Schefer war als Schriftsteller von den 1820er Jahren bis zur Jahrhundertmitte ein berühmter Autor. Im Zuge der Begeisterung, die der griechische Aufstand 1821–1829 gegen das Osmanische Reich in Mitteleuropa auslöste, wurde er 1823 durch seine Griechennovelle'Palmerio'rasch bekannt. Seine durch Länder- und Menschenkenntnis und bildhafte Erinnerungen authentischen Novellen und Romane fanden sich in vielen Taschenbüchern und Almanachen. Aus dem Buch:'Düvecke sah beschämt in den Schooß und wagte kein Auge aufzuschlagen, damit nicht ihr Anblicken ihm zu verstehen geben möchte, sie fühle sich getroffen, sie werde ein braves Weib sein. Und doch war ihr so zu Muth. Aber eine bescheidene Jungfrau scheut nichts so sehr, als ihren Werth zu zeigen oder zu sagen; sie wäre lieber nicht da, und unsichtbar, und blos ihren Geist, den Geist der Liebe fände ein Mann liebenswerth, und er beschwüre sie aus ihrem geheimnißvollen Dasein in das schöne Leben, und dann erschiene sie ihm schön und unsterblich, reich ausgestattet mit allen Schätzen des Himmels und allen Reizen der Erde zugleich. So ein holder Widerspruch liegt in dem Herzen der Frauen; und ob die Gewöhnlichen unter ihnen gleich die Schönheit als ihren höchsten Werth sowohl sich und Andern anrechnen, so liegt doch noch ein Himmlisches in ihnen — nicht der Stolz, sondern das Gefühl: daß sie Natur sind, die sicher in ihrem Dasein ist, und ruhig in ihrer schönen Erscheinung.'

The vicious claren that used to plague the reunited countries of Medua and Lansera are long gone. So what are the new dark patches appearing in Lady Serra's second sight? She rushes to King Albrecht to report the danger, only to discover that he's ailing and Vesperi, Prince Janto's wife, has fled far to the north to grieve her disappeared daughter. Vesperi still wields the silver flame, possesses all the authority she's ever wanted, but nothing can heal the wound of a missing child. When the silver moon Esye begins to fade, a gnawing fear preys on her for the first time since she escaped her father's cold rule. Ominous creatures once thought mythical are now rampaging through the countryside. Janto sends Serra to investigate. But without her friendship and Vesperi's love, he fears he cannot slay this challenge. He failed to find his own daughter, after all. To save the Lanserim, the legendary bird with three heads must fly again. Will Janto, Vesperi, and Serra find the strength to raise it? Or will this menace, with the might to drain a moon, devour them first?

Para algunos, Pedro I fue siempre «el Cruel», para otros «el Justiciero». Solo la historia pudo juzgarlo. Solo esta novela puede retratarlo. Tras Matar al rey, José Luis Corral cierra la bilogía sobre el siglo más sangriento de España. 1350. Todos los grandes reinados empiezan con una corona ensangrentada. Cuando Alfonso XI, Rey de Castilla y León, muere a causa de la peste negra durante el asedio a Gibraltar, el reino queda huérfano, con las fronteras amenazadas y las cosechas devastadas. Será entonces cuando su hijo Pedro, un joven de quince años con gran sed de poder, que ha vivido apartado y marginado de la corte, se coronará rey. Empujado por las ansias de venganza de su madre, María de Portugal, y amenazado por la vil mirada de su hermano bastardo, Enrique de Trastámara, Pedro I provocará una oleada de violencia, odio y masacres que determinarían el destino de los reinos de Castilla y León, Portugal y Granada y de la Corona de Aragón. Su reinado continuaría las traiciones, las alianzas y las guerras, desatadas por la envidia, amores prohibidos, sexo e intereses ocultos que traspasaron los muros de palacio y marcaron para siempre esta época como una de las más sangrientas de nuestra Historia. Corona de sangre es la segunda entrega de la bilogía que comenzó con Matar al rey. Ambas novelas narran los sucesos acontecidos en el siglo XIV, el más cruel y violento de la historia de España, y que culmina con su último -y más controvertido- rey: Pedro I de Castilla.

Berthold Auerbach (1812/1882) war ein deutscher Schriftsteller. Aus dem Buch:'In der Schloßkapelle der königlichen Sommerburg wurde Frühmesse gelesen. Das Schloß, nicht weit von der Residenz, lag an einem mäßigen Berghang mitten im Park. Nach der Morgenseite war der Berg weit hinauf mit Reben bepflanzt und dann bis zur Spitze mit mächtigen Buchen bestanden. Im Parke gediehen Ahorn, Platane und Rüster und breiteten ihr Laub aus neben Tannen und Weimutskiefern; selbst die Arve war vom Hochlande hieher verpflanzt und zeigte in dichten Nadelbüscheln, daß sie heimisch geworden. Auf Wiesenplanen standen einzelne hohe Fichten, die von unten auf ihr volles Gezweige behalten. Gebüschgruppen von mannigfaltiger Blöten- und Blätterart boten erfrischende Blicke. Das Auge eines wohlordnenden Künstlers schaute aus der ganzen Anlage.'

Two warriors shepherd an ancient god across a broken land to end the tyrannical reign of a royal family in this epic fantasy from the author of The Vanished Birds.“A beguiling fantasy not to be missed.”—Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of The Crown's GameWINNER OF THE IAFA CRAWFORD AWARD • WINNER OF THE BRITISH FANTASY AWARD • SHORTLISTED FOR THE URSULA K. LE GUIN AWARD • SHORTLISTED FOR THE IGNYTE AWARDONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Oprah Daily, Vulture, Polygon, She Reads, Gizmodo, Kirkus Reviews, The Quill to LiveThe people suffer under the centuries-long rule of the Moon Throne. The royal family—the despotic emperor and his monstrous sons, the Three Terrors—hold the countryside in their choking grip. They bleed the land and oppress the citizens with the frightful powers they inherited from the god locked under their palace.But that god cannot be contained forever.With the aid of Jun, a guard broken by his guilt-stricken past, and Keema, an outcast fighting for his future, the god escapes from her royal captivity and flees from her own children, the triplet Terrors who would drag her back to her unholy prison. And so it is that she embarks with her young companions on a five-day pilgrimage in search of freedom—and a way to end the Moon Throne forever. The journey ahead will be more dangerous than any of them could have imagined.Both a sweeping adventure story and an intimate exploration of identity, legacy, and belonging, The Spear Cuts Through Water is an ambitious and profound saga that will transport and transform you—and is like nothing you've ever read before.

A firenzei bankárdinasztiából Medici Katalin (1519–1589) emelkedett a legmagasabb rangra II. Henrik francia király feleségeként, majd anyakirálynéként. Élete azonban nehéz és küzdelmes volt a francia udvarban, ahol soha nem fogadták be teljesen, mindig csak „az olasz kalmárnőnek” tekintették. Kirekesztettségét csak fokozta, hogy férje, akit imádott, nem őt, hanem a hatalomvágyó Diane de Poitiers-t szerette egész életében és halmozta el ajándékokkal. Katalin türelemmel és intelligenciával viselte el, hogy Diane szinte állandóan jelen van a királyi udvarban. Megalázott helyzetében barátai és gyermekei nyújtottak vigaszt. Egyik hű barátja Raymond de Polignac parancsnok, aki élete végéig szerette és hűségesen védelmezte a királynét. Katalin ezt a szerelmet csak akkor vette észre, amikor már késő volt. Másik nagy barátja a csillagjós mágus, a hipnotikus erejű Nostradamus, akinek furcsa jövendölései mindig megerősítést nyernek a jövőben. Katalin mindig hozzá fordult, amikor nagy bajban volt, amiért aztán fekete királynénak, méregkeverő asszonynak tartották. A palota falain kívül közben dúl a kegyetlen vallásháború a katolikusok és a protestánsok között, amely Szent Bertalan éjszakáján esztelen mészárlásba torkollik. A Mediciek 3. kötete nemcsak a királyné cselszövésekkel teli életét mutatja be, hanem a háborúkkal, véres csatákkal teli 16. századi Franciaországot is.

A serubeli Sepora hercegnő és Theoria királya, Tarik között nagy nehézségek árán béke köttetett, mióta összefogtak a tomboló járvány, a csendes pestis ellen. Mivel egymás iránti érzelmeiket a politika és a hatalom kusza hálója szövi be, saját megbízható forrásaik segítségével kell megpróbálniuk közös nevezőre jutni. Azonban amikor árulók tesznek keresztbe a terveiknek, akiknek ráadásul nagy hatalmú szövetségeseik vannak, mindkét királyság jövője veszélybe kerül. Vajon sikerül időben megbizonyosodniuk arról, kiben is bízhatnak igazán – beleértve egymást is –, hogy megmentsék a királyságaikat, a szerelmüket, sőt az életüket?„Az olvasók feszülten fogják lapozgatni a könyvet, hogy eljussanak a történet végéig, közben persze egy kis humor sem árt.”BOOKLIST„Akik olvasták az első részt, nem fognak csalódni. Középpontba kerül Sepora és Tarik kapcsolata, és az utolsó pillanatig izgulhatunk, hogy mi lesz velük. Szinte minden érzelmet megélnek, ami egy szerelmi kapcsolatban előfordulhat.”AMAZON„Anna Banks mesterien fonja egybe a hatalomért folyó harcokat a személyes drámákkal. Mindeközben villámgyorsan pörögnek az események.”BARNES&NOBLE„Újra és újra ámulatba ejt ez a világ, a szereplők és a történetszövés. Semmi kétség afelől, hogy Anna Banks kiváló író, és képes megnyitni könyveivel a fiatal olvasók képzeletét.”GOODREADS„A regény mozgatórugói a karakterek közötti kölcsönhatások. Éppen ok azok, akik életre keltik ezt a titokzatos és misztikus világot.”LITTLE RED'S REVIEWS

Set in the New York Times bestselling world of Osten Ard, this short novel continues the saga that inspired a generation of fantasistsPride often goes before a fall, but sometimes that prideful fall is so catastrophic that it changes history itself.Among the immortal Sithi of Osten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother Ineluki -- Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King. The younger brother makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy deadly Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, but instead drags his brother with him into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi -- and perhaps all of humankind as well.Set a thousand years before the events of Williams's The Dragonbone Chair, the tale of Ineluki's tragic boast and what it brings is told by Pamon Kes, Hakatri's faithful servant. Kes is not one of the Sithi but a member of the enslaved Changeling race, and his loyalty has never before been tested. Now he must face the terrible black dragon at his master's side, then see his own life changed forever in a mere instant by Ineluki's rash, selfish promise.

Un roi tué par son frère pour le bien du peuple. Un prince, fils du roi tué lors d'un duel fratricide entre princes légitimes, grandit sans amour paternel. Entre les deux, un royaume régi par l'invisible ainsi que des traditions animistes qui régulent la vie quotidienne des habitants de la cité de Mutul. Chaktok, jeune prince d'un royaume arrivé à son apogée, doit faire face aux multiples adversités et revers de la reconquête du pouvoir royal des mains de son oncle, assassin de son père. Dans cet univers dynamique et onirique, le protagoniste vous entraîne dans le monde tragique des dieux, où les forces du Bien et du Mal sont en constantes rivalités.

All three books in the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, the Empirium Trilogy, included in one bundle!Furyborn: In this thrilling new high-fantasy trilogy, a magic-wielding queen and a ruthless bounty hunter are separated by centuries but connected by a prophecy.Kingsbane: The second book in the epic Empirium Trilogy that follows two young women as they fight to either save their world or doom it.Lightbringer: The epic, final installment in the bestselling series follows Rielle and Eliana as they struggle against a mysterious force that may change the course of history forever.Perfect for those looking for:Epic fantasy with stunning and elaborate world buildingTeen fantasy books for girlsStrong complex female charactersAn immersive series with an intricate magic systemFriendship and teen romance booksLGBTQ contentThe Empirium Trilogy:Furyborn (Book 1)Kingsbane (Book 2)Lightbringer (Book 3)Praise for Furyborn:A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018A Goodreads Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018A Bustle Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018'A must-read.'—Refinery29'A series to watch.'—Paste Magazine'Visionary.'—Bustle Magazine'One of the biggest new YA fantasies.'—Entertainment Weekly'Empowering.'—BuzzFeed'Beautiful, brutal, heart-stopping, and epic.'—Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and the Daughter of Smoke and Bone saga

Bordélyház az egész világ. Tarsoly, királyok bolondja és bolondok királya, valamint bőséges szájvizű társa, Nyáladzó, viharos és skorbutos kalózélet után görög partokon találják magukat. Csakhogy az amforák és metaforák hona korántsem olyan nyugalmas, mint az ánglusok hitték. Athén fejedelme nősülni készül, noha a feleségnek kiszemelt amazon másfelé tekintget; a város az esküvő lázában ég, közben kerge szerelmesek kergetik egymást az őrületbe; ráadásul a város körüli erdőkben, ami a tündérek birodalma, szintén dúl a szerelem és a féltékenység. A sok nemes és nemtelen alak között Tarsoly végre lel egy magával egyenrangú bolondot, Jópajtás Robint, aki a sors jóvoltából tündér, és a végzet kegyéből hamarosan hulla. Robin halála végképp felbolygatja az emberek és tündérek világát, s kire marad a rendrakás, ha nem egy szemfüles, kezeslábas bolondra? A Bolond és A velencei sárkány után megérkezett Moore újabb Shakespeare-agymenése, amiben megtalálhatók a szerző stílusjegyei: dölyfös királyok és döfnivaló királynők, véres kalandok és kalandos vérzések, bestiális szexek és szexis bestiák. Christopher Moore csúcs- és mókusformában!

Minél tovább él, annál veszélyesebbé válik... Atrine városa romokban hever. Ráadásul miután kiderült Relos Var terve, hogy kiszabadítsa a rettenetes istent, Vol Karotht, a világvége közelebb került, mint valaha. Kihrinnek és barátainak időt kell nyerniük az emberiség számára. Ehhez meg kell győzniük a manol vanék királyát, hogy elvégezzen egy ősi rituálét: az azzal felszabaduló erő bebörtönözheti az istent. Csakhogy ezért a királynak hatalmas árat kellene fizetnie, ugyanis a szertartás megfosztaná őt és népét a halhatatlanságuktól. Így ezt egyes vanék mindenáron meg akarják akadályozni, és még gyilkolni is hajlandóak érte. Kihrinnek emellett el kell fogadnia a rettenetes tényt, hogy a démonok királyával, Vol Karothszal való múltja még mindig kísérti, és bármikor veszélybe sodorhatja a jövőjét. Miként remélhetné, hogy bárkit is megmenthet, ha végül talán ő jelenti majd rájuk a legnagyobb veszélyt?

Cada dama tiene una historia. Jacqueline: codiciada por un rey (reina el romance, libro 1) Ambientada en la Francia del siglo XVII durante el reinado de Luis XIV, la historia gira en torno a la heroína infelizmente casada, Jacqueline, y su relación con el rey Luis. Amiga desde hace mucho tiempo de la reina madre, Jacqueline ha sido el centro de los anhelos no expresados y no correspondidos del joven rey. Cuando Louis da a conocer sus intenciones, ¿podrá florecer su romance?

The Hollows is on the brink of civil war as brother and sister vie for the throne in the second novel of the trilogy which Brandon Sanderson called “excellent.” “Simply put, this series is a master class in grand-scale storytelling. The future of epic fantasy is here—and this saga is it.” —Kirkus Review (starred review)Michael Kingman thought he was going to die by the executioner's axe, forever labeled as a traitor. Still alive, and under the protection of the Orbis Mercenary company, Michael and his family and friends are deeply involved in the seemingly rival conspiracies that are tearing The Hollows apart. With the death of the King, both the Corrupt Prince and his sister Serena are vying for the throne, while the Rebel Emperor is spreading lies amongst the people, and all of them want Michael dead. This is a story of betrayal, murder, and rebellion, and in this direct sequel to the debut novel The Kingdom of Liars, also some hope for justice. For readers who love the intrigue and widening scope of epic fantasy like Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn and Brent Weeks's The Black Prism, you will find your next must-read fantasy series in The Legacy of the Mercenary King.

Ce roman conte l'histoire d'un monarque putschiste très cruel, PATAPA. En effet le prince héritier du royaume d'Atotiajia, aimé de tous, mourût avant son père. A la mort du roi, un individu vulgaire, à la suite d'un putsch, priva les descendants du prince Gbôkou du pouvoir au grand dam du peuple. Mais l'indigne et effroyable personnage cumula idiotie sur idiotie, iniquité sur iniquité et mourut ridicule et reclus dans son propre palais. Ainsi PATAPA demeura dans le monde Akan le symbole de la bêtise, de la brutalité et de la cruauté.

James was born a king who ruled with an iron fist. Stronger and taller than most men, he frightened all. He was good at combat and skilled in the art of war, but when it came down to the more delicate things, like women, he was rough and overpowering with them. He had been hurt before, which caused him to live by anger. Even though there were many boundaries to what women could do, Katharine liked to break all the rules. Determined to fight for what she deemed was right, she did not shy away like all the others when confronted by the king. When James first met Katharine, he felt annoyed and lustful. He had never met such a female, unfearful of any consequences. On the other hand, she felt hatred for him with some other feelings lingering around that she did not quite understand. But she is desperate to change him into the king that everyone deserves.

From the winner of the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards, the epic third volume of the Dandelion Dynasties series, named by Time as one of the Greatest Fantasy Books of All Time, continues. Princess Théra, once known as Empress Üna of Dara, yielded the throne to her younger brother in order to journey to Ukyu-Gondé to war with the Lyucu, and has crossed the impenetrable Wall of Storms with a fleet of ships and ten thousand people. Constantly facing adversity, she faces new challenges by doing the most interesting thing and not letting the past dictate the present.In Dara, the Lyucu leadership bristles with rivalries, as power and perspectives change between the remains of the Dandelion courts. Here, mothers and daughters, Empress and Pékyu alike, nurture the seeds of plans that will take years to bloom. As the conquerors and the conquered jockey for position in these new regimes, tradition gives way to new justifications for power.Ken Liu returns to the series that has helped bridge the great epics of our history from the Aeneid to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms into a series that is unsurpassed in its depth of scope and adventure.'Beyond ambitious in scope... You are swept into a world of political intrigue, hopeless sieges and compelling characters. Liu seamlessly blends philosophy and politics with tense battles and compelling action... Sad, funny, poignant and addictive, this book will leave a lasting impression on the genre'SFX

The final book in The Song of the Shattered Sands series closes the epic fantasy saga in a desert setting, filled with rich worldbuilding and pulse-pounding action.The plans of the desert gods are coming to fruition. Meryam, the deposed queen of Qaimir, hopes to raise the buried elder god, Ashael, an event that would bring ruin to the desert.Çeda and Emre sail for their ancestral home to bring the traitor, Hamid, to justice. To their horror, they discover that the desert tribes have united under Hamid's banner. Their plan? A holy crusade to annihilate Sharakhai, a thing long sought by many in the tribes. In Sharakhai, meanwhile, the blood mage, Davud, examines the strange gateway between worlds, hoping to find a way to close it. And King Ihsan hunts for Meryam, but always finds himself two steps behind.When Meryam raises Ashael, all know the end is near. Ashael means to journey to the land that was denied to him an age ago, no matter the cost to the desert. It now falls to Çeda and her unlikely assortment of allies to find a way to unite not only the desert tribes and the people of Sharakhai, but the city's invaders as well. Even if they do, stopping Ashael will cost them dearly, perhaps more than all are willing to pay.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur. In the book, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut named Hank Morgan receives a severe blow to the head and is somehow transported in time and space to England during the reign of King Arthur. After some initial confusion and his capture by one of Arthur's knights, Hank realizes that he is actually in the past, and he uses his knowledge to make people believe that he is a powerful magician. He attempts to modernize the past in order to make people's lives better, but in the end he is unable to prevent the death of Arthur and an interdict against him by the Catholic Church of the time, which grows fearful of his power.