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An astonishing new narrative of Mandu Yenu, a throne from the ancient Kingdom of Bamum. â œMost of the time, it is the power of men that we remember.⠝ With these words, which open Léonora Mianoâ ™s text for Objects Talk Back, an astonishing new narrative unfurls around Mandu Yenu, a throne from the ancient Kingdom of Bamum (present day Cameroon). The Germans long claimed the object was a gift from King Njoya to Kaiser Wilhelm II. Miano reads â œbetween the lines of beads and cowrie shells⠝ to show the complex intricacies of colonial and gender relations. Dismissing all pretense of egalitarianism between colonizer and colonized, she hones in on the very nature of powerâ ”how and by whom it is defined-wielded-subverted. King Njoya said he â œfelt like a woman in his relationship with the Germans.⠝ Miano takes this as a prompt to examine contrasting cultural notions of femininity and thus reveals how central women are to the story of the throne. As the very name of the object suggests, it is the power of women we should remember. Â

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From the author of A Witch in Time comes a magical story spanning from Jazz Age Paris to modern-day America of family secrets, sacrifice, and lost love set against the backdrop of a mysterious circus.Paris, 1925: To enter the Secret Circus is to enter a world of wonder—a world where women weave illusions of magnificent beasts, carousels take you back in time, and trapeze artists float across the sky. Bound to her family #39;s circus, it #39;s the only world Cecile Cabot knows until she meets a charismatic young painter and embarks on a passionate affair that could cost her everything.Virginia, 2004: Lara Barnes is on top of the world until her fiancé disappears on their wedding day. When her desperate search for answers unexpectedly leads to her great-grandmother’s journals, Lara is swept into a story of a dark circus and ill-fated love.Soon secrets about Lara’s family history begin to come to light, revealing a curse that has been claiming payment from the women in her family for generations. A curse that might be tied to her fiancé’s mysterious disappearancePraise for The Ladies of the Secret Circus: At times decadent and macabre, The Ladies of the Secret Circus is a mesmerizing tale of love, treachery, and depraved magic percolating through four generations of Cabot women. —Luanne G. Smith, author of The Vine Witch Fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus will love this page-turning story of dark magic, star-crossed love, and familial sacrifice. —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Ambitious and teeming with magic, Sayers creates a fascinating mix of art, The Belle Époque, and more than a little murder.” —Erika Swyler, author of The Book of Speculation For more from Constance Sayers, check out A Witch in Time.

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From Waterstones Children s Laureate 2022–2024, Joseph Coelho, comes this gentle, poetic story about climate change, working together, building communities and living in tune with nature. On the hottest day of the year, three children watch from their tower block windows as golden leaves drift down to the baking pavement. The trees, tricked by the unseasonal heat, think autumn has arrived. While the grown-ups delight in the sunshine, the children worry for the trees – why isn’t anyone else concerned? A wise tree shows them how to conjure rain and care for the forest, but by bravely finding a short-term solution, they inspire something much bigger – a long-term commitment from the adults around them. Together, they rediscover the hidden power of nature, setting a topsy-turvy world the right way up, and protecting it for the future. This moving and hopeful first look at climate change is brought to life by the sweeping, emotive illustrations of Richard Johnson, Coelho’s close collaborator on Our Tower. A beautifully crafted book, it highlights the lesser-known signs of climate change in urban environments, helping children aged 5+ notice the changes happening in the world around them.This inspiring story reminds children that even small actions can spark big change – and that by working together, we can help protect the world for generations to come.

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LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY! LUKE 11:1 Jesus never taught His disciples how to preach, only how to pray. He did not speak much of what was needed to preach well but spoke much of praying well. To know how to speak to God is more important than knowing how to speak to man. Not power with men, but power with God is the first thing. Jesus loves to teach us how to pray.What do you think, my beloved fellow disciples? Would it not be just what we needed, to ask the Master to give us a month-long course of special lessons on the art of prayer? As we meditate on the words He spoke on earth, let us yield to his teaching, in the fullest confidence that, with such a teacher, we shall make progress. Let us take time not only to meditate but to pray. To busy ourselves at the foot of the throne, and be trained in the work of intercession. -Andrew Murray With Christ in the School of Prayer offers a structured series of 31 short, concise, practical, and powerful lessons on prayer to fill the listener s heart with a hunger for God s presence. While holding firmly to Andrew Murray s classic teaching and theology and retaining the elegance of his writing style, this edition has been updated to make Murray s writing more accessible to modern readers.It includes the following updates:A Study Guide to Ensure a Deeper Study of Andrew Murray s Original Message.Unabridged and Carefully Updated Text in Modern English.Updated Organization and Headings.An Active Table of Contents.Large Print Text.Our earnest prayer is that you find this updated edition much easier to understand and that God would bless you with more desire to seek His face in His school of prayer.

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Blending memories and family myths, Mary McCarthy takes us back to the 1920s, when she was orphaned into a world of relations as colourful, potent and mysterious as the Catholic religion. There was her Catholic grandmother who combined piousness with pugnacity, and her veiled Jewish grandmother who mourned the disastrous effects of a face-lift; there was wicked Uncle Myers who beat her for the good of her soul, and Aunt Margaret who laced her orange juice with castor oil, and taped her lips at night to prevent unhealthy â ˜mouth-breathingâ ™. â ˜Many a time in the course of doing these memoirs,â ™ Mary McCarthy says, â ˜I have wished that I were writing fiction.â ™ But these were the people, along with the Ladies of the Sacred Heart convent school, who inspired her engaging perception, her devastating sense of the sublime and ridiculous, and her witty, novelistâ ™s imagination. Memories of a Catholic Girlhood is a major work by one of the leading American intellectuals of the twentieth century â “ witty, scathing, piercingly insightful and stylishly written.

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Fans of RJ Barker and Anna Smith Spark, rejoice! The divine will have their war - and not all will survive it. Scattered across the realms, the four noble heirs of Nexus walk a dangerous path, attempting to undo the damage the gods have wrought. Taesia, the shadow-wielding rebel of House Lastrider, and Nikolas, the reluctant soldier of House Cyr, find themselves stranded in Noctus, the realm of eternal night. But they are not alone. They ve been followed by the unpredictable god of light, determined to destroy Noctus. Meanwhile, Risha, the peacekeeping necromancer, must navigate the treacherous realm of death, Mortri, where the spirits don t take kindly to the living. The stubborn elementalist Angelica fights a battle of her own in Vitae, trying to keep Nexus from unravelling while secretly suffering from an illness that could have disastrous repercussions for her family, her kingdom, and her dreams of the throne.As the heirs struggle to restore balance to the universe, they encounter new allies and new foes alike. But the gods grow stronger. And their descendants will need more than their magic and wits to survive the coming war...Praise for Tara Sim A glorious tapestry of magic and murderous gods Buzzfeed News Lovers of epic, dark fantasies, rejoice! Book Riot A delightful, complex, intimate yet explosive debut Strange Horizons A lot to love here Kirkus

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The heartwarming and feel-good read from the Sunday Times bestselling author‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson When Connie discovers that Jimmy Diamond, her husband of more than twenty years, is planning to leave her for his office junior, her world is turned upside down. Determined to salvage her pride, she resolves to get her own back. Along with Della, Jimmy #39;s right-hand woman at his cleaning firm, Diamond Shine, and the cleaners who meet at the Sunflower Café, she #39;ll make him wish he had never underestimated her. Then Connie meets the charming Brandon Locke, a master chocolatier, whose kindness starts to melt her soul. Can the ladies of the Sunflower Cafe help Connie scrub away the hurt? And can Brandon make her trust again?Praise for Milly Johnson: #39;Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold #39; heat #39;A glorious, heartfelt novel #39; Rowan Coleman ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly #39;s writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start #39; Jane Fallon ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde

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In 2006 journalist Joanna Moorhead discovered that her father s cousin, Prim, who had disappeared many decades earlier, was now a famous artist in Mexico. Although rarely spoken of in her own family (regarded as a black sheep, a wild child; someone they were better off without) in the meantime Leonora Carrington had become a national treasure in Mexico, where she now lived, while her paintings are fetching ever-higher prices at auction today.Intrigued by her story, Joanna set off to Mexico City to find her lost relation. Later she was to return to Mexico ten times more between then and Leonora s death in 2011, sometimes staying for months at a time and subsequently travelling around Britain and through Europe in search of the loose ends of her tale.They spent days talking and reading together, drinking tea and tequila, going for walks and to parties and eating take away pizzas or dining out in her local restaurants as Leonora told Joanna the wild and amazing truth about a life that had taken her from the suffocating existence of a debutante in London via war-torn France with her lover, Max Ernst, to incarceration in an asylum and finally to the life of a recluse in Mexico City.Leonora was one of the last surviving participants in the Surrealist movement of the 1930s, a founding member of the Women s Liberation Movement in Mexico during the 1970s and a woman whose reputation will survive not only as a muse but as a novelist and a great artist. This book is the extraordinary story of Leonora Carrington s life, and of the friendship between two women, related by blood but previously unknown to one another, whose encounters were to change both their lives.

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The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin s Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance.If she hopes to escape Arobynn s clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she ll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling - and deadly - world.

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A new reign is coming . . . A lush, epic Ancient Egyptian fantasy trilogy simmering with romance, rebellion, magic and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. Who will sit on the throne when the bloodshed is done? The kingdom of Khetara is a land divided. The pharaoh is dying, and his enemies are great in number. As rebellion grows and secrets flourish, four strangers must face their destinies. In the golden capital, Princess Sita is caught in a web of sensuality and deceit, the burden of a treacherous truth weighing heavily on her soul. At the sacred temple, Neff, a priestess-in-training haunted by prophetic blood-drenched dreams, holds the key to the royal heirs fates. To the south, the flames of rebellion ignite as Rae, a farmer s daughter, resists the pharaoh s oppressive rule and inspires an army.And in the depths of the desert, a tomb robber called Karim stumbles upon a long-buried secret and awakens the monster within . . .The first book of the Throne of Khetara trilogy. A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue! - Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

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The fourth hilarious book in the brilliant STEM adventure series Leonora Bolt. With glorious illustrations by Gladys Jose throughout.It s Leonora first Christmas, and the brilliant young inventor is feeling festive! She s made presents, Mildred s boiling cabbage for the candy canes (yuck!), and best friend Jack s brought along . . .an invite to the Great Gadget Games?!Her villainous Uncle Luther is behind this new inventing show, and planning on stealing the creations made by the very talented contestants. And in ANOTHER twist, the judges of the competition are two people very dear to Leonora s heart.Leonora HAS to enter - it s her best-ever chance to finally stop Luther s dangerous games! But she can t enter as herself - he ll never allow that - so she ll need a foolproof disguise, and a brilliant idea for a winning invention . . .Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself.

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In this thrilling finale Mia must defeat the Reaper King once and for all! As the city of Nubis tries to recover from the Reaper King s attack, Mia is still reeling from her own personal loss.Everything she thought she knew has been turned upside down, and she finally understands that she needs to unlock all her lightcaster powers if they are to finally free themselves from the tyranny of the dark. But Lunis has not yet given up all its secrets, and neither has Mia, who has one thing on her mind. Revenge . . .

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The Throne of Fire: the second book in Rick Riordan s The Kane Chronicles.EVER since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble.As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising.If Carter and Sadie don t destroy him, the world will end in five days time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells . . .Can the Kanes destroy Apophis before he swallows the sun and plunges the earth into darkness . . . forever?

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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ALI SMITHA classic of fantastic literature, Leonora Carrington s The Hearing Trumpet is the occult twin to Alice in Wonderland, published with an introduction by Ali Smith in Penguin Modern Classics.One of the first things ninety-two-year-old Marian Leatherby overhears when she is given an ornate hearing trumpet is her family plotting to commit her to an institution. Soon, she finds herself trapped in a sinister retirement home, where the elderly must inhabit buildings shaped like igloos and birthday cakes, endure twisted religious preaching and eat in a canteen overlooked by the mysterious portrait of a leering Abbess. But when another resident secretly hands Marian a book recounding the life of the Abbess, a joyous and brilliantly surreal adventure begins to unfold. Written in the early 1960s, The Hearing Trumpet remains one of the most original and inspirational of all fantastic novels.Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) was a British born Surrealist painter and writer described, alongside people such as Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, as one of the leading lights of the Surrealist movement. Born in Lancashire to a strict Catholic family, she first came into contact with surrealism through her lover, Surrealist painter Max Ernst, before moving to Mexico in 1942. The Hearing Trumpet, her most famous piece of writing, was first published in France in 1974.If you enjoyed The Hearing Trumpet, you might like Fernando Pessoa s The Book of Disquiet, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. Reading The Hearing Trumpet liberates us from the miserable reality of our days Luis Buñuel One of the most original, joyful, satisfying and quietly visionary novels of the twentieth century Ali Smith This book is so inspiring...I love its freedom, its humour and how it invents its own laws. What specifically do I take from her? Her wig Björk

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Throne of the Fallen is a seductive new romantasy standalone, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco. A wicked prince. A fallen painter.Let the games begin . . .The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives at his demon court, signalling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way.Camilla is an artist with troubles of her own: a desperate mistake has landed her in debt to a notorious rake. Threatened with ruinous scandal, she is forced to enter a devil s bargain with Envy. A bargain that reveals secrets and ignites passions that neither of them expects.Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the underworld - from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond - while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love.

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For a limited time only. From mega-bestseller and TikTok sensation Mia Sheridan comes an all-new epic second-chance romance with an unexpected and gritty speculative twist, in deluxe paperback with beautiful sprayed edges and foil detail. Pre-order your copy today!When the world is plunged into darkness,Who would you turn to?Amid the sun-drenched orange groves of California, childhood friends Tuck Mattice and Emily Swanson shared a bond that seemed unbreakable—until life ripped them apart.Thirteen years later, Emily is a rising pop sensation in need of security, and Tuck, a brooding ex-con, is in need of a fresh start. When fate brings them together once again, Emily hires him on as her new bodyguard. They butt heads and bicker, just like the old days—yet neither can deny the heat rekindling between them.But when a cataclysmic solar flare disrupts the electrical grid, society is suddenly plunged into chaos and darkness. For Emily, the familiar comforts of fame and fortune crumble, but for Tuck, this stark new reality could be the chance he needs to finally prove himself. As they come to terms with all they ve lost and the bitterness that s kept them apart, they must find their way back to one another and discover a new place, under the sun.For fans of: Enemies to Lovers Childhood Best Friends Slow Burn Romance Second Chances Popstar + Bodyguard New Adult Dystopian fiction The HBO show The Last of Us

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* A TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR ** A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION PICK OF THE MONTH * A splendid romp from a wonderfully clever historical novelist - TELEGRAPH An exhilarating voyage into another era - FINANCIAL TIMESHe looked as if he had just received some very bad news. In that he was certainly right, for he was perfectly and incontrovertibly dead...London, 1774. Susan Bell - daughter of the kindly Dean of Westminster - enjoys a pleasantly uneventful life within the confines of the abbey. That is until a group of scholars from the Society of Antiquaries comes armed with a letter from King George III, giving them permission to exhume Edward I and examine his body.As they prepare to open the tomb, a ghostly figure is seen wandering the cloisters, wearing the crown of the dead king. Then one of the Antiquaries is found viciously murdered, and the corpse of Edward I is stolen. With the abbey in uproar and her father s position under threat from the scandal, Susan feels bound to investigate. Could one of the Society s members be harbouring a deadly secret, or is one of the abbey s own a killer? The new historical mystery from the bestselling author of Black Drop, Blue Water and Scarlet Town. Perfect for readers of Andrew Taylor, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and S.J. Parris.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas started a worldwide phenomenon when she published her debut novel, Throne of Glass. To date, Sarah s books have spent more than 92 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and she has hit #1 on charts around the world. Her books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 36 languages. Throne of Glass alone has sold over one million copies. Now you can own this epic fantasy classic in a deluxe hardcover collector s edition.Throne of Glass begins the sweeping saga of assassin Celaena Sardothien, who is serving a life sentence in the mines of Endovier - until a young captain of the guard offers her a deal. She will have her freedom, on one condition: she must fight to win a deadly competition to serve as the champion of the king. The king who rules his kingdom with a cruel and merciless hand.Live or die, Celaena will be free. Win or lose, her destiny will claim her.Now available in this gorgeous new package, the Throne of Glass Collector s Edition features unique foil-stamped cover art, a ribbon marker, beautiful new interior page designs, colour endpapers and a new map of Erilea.

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***THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD WINNER***One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess searching for her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire. Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of powerful magic - but is now little more than a decaying ruin. Priya is a maidservant, one of several who make the treacherous journey to the top of the Hirana every night to attend Malini s chambers. She is happy to be an anonymous drudge, as long as it keeps anyone from guessing the dangerous secret she hides. But when Malini accidentally bears witness to Priya s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled . . .The Jasmine Throne begins an epic fantasy trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and romances of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies. The sapphic romance and Booktok sensation!Follow the author on Tiktok at @tashasuri. Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights This cutthroat and sapphic novel will grip you until the very end Vulture (Best of the Year) Suri s incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun It left me breathless Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter I loved it Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author of The Once and Future Witches Lush and stunning . . . this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out BuzzFeed News A fierce, heart-wrenching exploration of the value and danger of love Publishers Weekly (starred review)For more from Tasha Suri, check out: The Burning Kingdoms The Jasmine Throne The Oleander Sword The Books of Ambha Empire of Sand Realm of Ash

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Kniha - autor Sarah J. Maas, 432 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas started a worldwide phenomenon when she published her debut novel, Throne of Glass. To date, Sarah's books have spent more than 92 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and she has hit #1 on charts around the world. Her books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 36 languages. Throne of Glass alone has sold over one million copies. Now you can own this epic fantasy classic in a deluxe hardcover collector's edition.Throne of Glass begins the sweeping saga of assassin Celaena Sardothien, who is serving a life sentence in the mines of Endovier – until a young captain of the guard offers her a deal. She will have her freedom, on one condition: she must fight to win a deadly competition to serve as the champion of the king. The king who rules his kingdom with a cruel and merciless hand. Live or die,...

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Book 3 in the LEONORA BOLT: SECRET INVENTOR seriesLeonora Bolt makes amazing gadgets from any old junk. And her inventions have already stopped villainous Uncle Luther TWICE, though she hasn t rescued her super-scientist parents from him - yet.Leonora and her pals find clues that lead them to Luther s latest evil plan. It s an amusement park called Brightworld built in a desert, under a massive snow globe - and it s terrible for the environment!But when all their fancy-pants gadgets fail in the hot-hot heat, it s down to Leonora to use her eco-engineering imagination. Can she invent something to shut down Brightworld and save her parents - before there s a meltdown?With nothing but courage and Leonora s trusty tool belt to hand, the gang must battle swirling sandstorms, navigate plunging canyons and finish Uncle Luther...FOD GOOD!Praise for LEONORA BOLT: A hilariously silly adventure - The Guardian Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions! - Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows A joyous story - i

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THE SECOND LAUGH-OUT-LOUD ADVENTURE FOR LEONORA BOLT, SECRET INVENTOR. Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions! - Maria Kuzniar, The Ship of Shadows Leonora isn t supposed to be building a submarine in a tree. Or turning the local wildlife luminous. In fact, she is supposed to be keeping her head down and drawing no attention - because Leonora Bolt is an inventor in secret.But she can t stop thinking of the clues she found to her missing parents location. So, deep in hiding in Snorebury, desperately trying to avoid being discovered by her evil uncle, Leonora is hatching a plan.So what if involves launching a homemade submarine into the middle of the ocean, accompanied only by a couple of friends and an otter with particularly sensitive whiskers? For when disaster strikes, Leonora s wackiest plan might just be her most brilliant yet...

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Rebel. Thief. The kingdom of Khetara awaits an uncertain future .. . As the gilded royal court revels in decadence, turning a blind eye to the civil unrest threatening to overspill the rural southern lands, an inescapable storm of change is brewing.For the pharaoh is dying and fate will come for them all. In the golden capital, the royal princess, SITA, is caught in a web of sensuality, deceit and murder as her older brother lusts for power and excess. Meanwhile her younger brother, rejects his royal heritage to find refuge in the sacred temple and the ancient knowledge it holds.Unbeknownst to the royal heirs, NEFF, a young girl haunted by prophetic blood-drenched dreams, holds the key to their destinies. To the south, the flames of rebellion ignite as RAE, a farmer s daughter, resists the pharaoh s oppressive rule and inspires an army. And in the depths of the desert, tomb-raider KARIM stumbles upon a long-buried secret and awakens the monster within .

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Lethal. Loyal. Legendary.Enter the world of Throne of Glass with the first book in the #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas.In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the Kingâ ™s Champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien.The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. And a princess from a faraway country will befriend her. But something rotten dwells in the castle â ” and itâ ™s there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaenaâ ™s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival â ” and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world.Thrilling and fierce, Throne of Glass is the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide.

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Sinner. Villain. Ruthless.These are wicked names the Prince of Envy welcomes. They remind him what he isn t: a saint. And when a cryptic note arrives, signaling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows he ll be called much worse before it ends. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way. With a powerful artifact and his own future at stake, Envy is determined to win, though none of his meticulous plans prepare him for her, the frustrating artist who ignites his sin - and passion - like no other...Talented. Darling. Liar.The trouble with scoundrels and blackguards is that they haven t a modicum of honor, a fact Miss Camilla Antonius learns after one desperate mistake allows notorious rake - and satire sheet legend - Lord Phillip Vexley to blackmail her. And now it seems Vexley isn t the only scoundrel interested in securing her unique talents as a painter. To avoid Vexley s clutches and a ruinous scandal, Camilla is forced to enter a devil s bargain with Waverly Green s newest arrival, enigmatic Lord Ashford Syn Synton, little expecting his game will awaken her true nature . . .Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the Shifting Isles - from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm, and encounters with exiled Fae - while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love.

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From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist.⠜Brilliant⠝ ⠓ KATHERINE RUNDELL⠜This book upsets me. It frightens me. I cannot wait to read it again.⠝ ⠓ LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events⠜An enjoyable reminder that what makes you weird may also make you a winner⠝ ⠓ THE TIMES, Children s Book of the WeekGertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don⠙t belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don⠙t belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia. And after getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good⠦ until they receive a mysterious invitation.Suddenly the girls are under the tutelage of the infamous Millicent Quibb ⠓ a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Dangerous? Yes! More fun than they⠙ve ever had? Absolutely! But when the sisters are asked to save their town from an evil cabal of mad scientists, they must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out ⠓ before it⠙s too late!Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket⠙s A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is the unbelievably hilarious, madcap adventure debut from comedic superstar Kate McKinnon ⠓ an unforgettable and laugh-out-loud funny story, and a warm-hearted celebration of individuality, imagination, and eccentricity.

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Just wonderful . . . this book deserves to be the new Bridgerton THE LADY Goodman s ladies are the undercover Regency heroes we ve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun TONI JORDANA high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an old maid to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.What readers are saying: Taut, exciting, in turns angry, funny and poignant, with a fabulous romantic subplot, this is the new regency series I didn t know I was waiting for. Highly, highly recommended ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A fabulous read, full of compelling characters with wit and depth, heart breaking and heart pounding moments make this a complete page turner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ What a thrilling ride this book was! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book was an absolute riot to read. The central cast is very well fleshed out and are a joy to get to know ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A really refreshing regency read that s a little bit different! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.........................Lady Augusta Colebrook, Gus , is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friend s goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband.The sisters set out to Caroline s country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots the ruffian, only to discover he is Lord Evan Belford, an acquaintance from their past who was charged with murder and exiled to Australia twenty years ago. With Lord Evan injured and unconscious, the sisters have no choice but to bring him on their mission to save Caroline. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, heart-racing near misses, and a little help from a revived and rather charming Lord Evan.Back in London, Gus can t stop thinking about her unlikely (not to mention handsome) comrade-in-arms. She is convinced Lord Evan was falsely accused of murder, and she is going to prove it. She persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help Lord Evan, and others in need-society be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins.A rollicking and joyous adventure, with a beautiful love story at its heart, about two rebellious sisters forging their own path in Regency London.......................... If you love Georgette Heyer, you ll love [this]. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency I ve been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance! JENN MCKINLAY A must-read for lovers of the Regency and historical mysteries alike JENNIFER ASHLEY A truly delightful romp through the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploits STEPHANIE MARIE THORNTON Part heart-racing adventure, part gothic mystery, part tantalizing romance, and wholly wonderful JOANNA LOWELL

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Kniha - autor Tasha Suri, 480 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess searching for her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire.Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of powerful magic - but is now little more than a decaying ruin. Priya is a maidservant, one of several who make the treacherous journey to the top of the Hirana every night to attend Malini's chambers. She is happy to be an anonymous drudge, as long as it keeps anyone from guessing the dangerous secret she hides.But when Malini accidentally bears witness to Priya's true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled . . .The Jasmine Throne begins an epic fantasy trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and romances of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in...

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This must-have collectible edition of THRONE OF GLASS, the exciting first book in the New York Times bestselling series, features a deluxe package, brand new interior page designs, and more-perfect for Sarah J. Maas fans.This lush, one-of-a-kind edition of the book that started a world-wide phenomenon tells the sweeping saga of Celaena Sardothien who lives in a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand. Celaena is summoned to the castle-not to assassinate the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the king s champion.The Crown Prince will befriend her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. But something evil dwells in the castle of glass-and it s there to kill. When her competitors start dying one by one, Celaena s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival, and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world.Now available in an all-new, deluxe package, the THRONE OF GLASS COLLECTOR S EDITION features a cloth slipcase with unique foil art on the case and the book cover, a ribbon pull, beautiful brand-new interior page designs, metallic endpapers, and a new map of Erilea.

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The launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series.⠘A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.⠙ Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear⠘A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy.⠙ Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure. L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency I absolutely loved it. Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun Pulse-pounding action. A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefBeware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a surprise attack. With her parents captured, Mia⠙s only hope is to travel to the City of Light to find help. But with only her little brother, two friends and one solitary tamed umbra, the journey feels impossible. Mia not only has to overcome her fears, she also has to learn to harness her umbra taming abilities if they are to complete the quest in time.For fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Legend of Podkin One-Ear and Nevermoor, this is the first in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.

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WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . .. When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good . .. once. Dianna is hellbent on revenge.As the last shred of her humanity is ripped from her, she decides to embrace her monstrous side and set the worlds alight. Samkiel alone refuses to believe that she has become the monster that everyone else sees, and he ll do anything in his power to save her from herself, even if it means losing her. With every realm now at risk from Kaden s army, and a myriad of new threats on the horizon, Samkiel can t afford to let his guard down.And as Dianna s thirst for blood only increases, he is running out of time to save them both . . .

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Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions! - Maria KuzniarWARNING: EPIC INVENTIONS AND SECRET SOCIETIES AHEAD . . .Leonora Bolt spends her days creating incredible inventions in her TOP SECRET laboratory, under the watchful eye of her terrifying uncle.Everything changes one day when a strange boy washes up on an inflatable lobster and reveals that Uncle Luther has been stealing her inventions and selling them on the mainland. Leonora, armed with her most important inventions, must leave Crabby Island for the first time EVER to embark on an unforgettable journey that will test her brainpower to its limits.With the help of an otter with a special skilll, a questionable cook and a singing sea captain, can Leonora dream up an invention that will defeat her evil uncle once and for all?Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself!

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Children love to group, name, identify, and discover, which is the perfect way to explore vast topics, such as the jobs people do. Filled with hundreds of meticulously and stylishly rendered items, this book takes a fun approach to a serious subject. Each spread is ingeniously populated with objects that pertain to a different career: from musician, astronaut, and doctor, to builder, chef, and gardener. The artwork will keep young readers occupied and entertained for hours. Best of all, it will encourage endless discussion about the many unique and interesting things people need to get their jobs done.

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Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire . . .History at its most gripping Daily Telegraph on The Lion HouseA ground-breaking, present-tense reconstruction of the life and world of one of the most consequential figures in world history, Suleyman the Magnificent, from the author of The Lion HouseChosen by The Times, Guardian and Financial Times as a Book to Look Out For in 2025 A wonderful book - entrancing, addictive, full of effortless erudition Rory StewartIstanbul, 1538. The greatest of the Ottoman Sultans is at the pinnacle of world power, while his family and future are at the mercy of their own dynastic law: whichever of his five sons succeeds him must eventually kill all the others. So why not get a head start?For the next fifteen years, as Suleyman the Magnificent and his terrifying pirate captain Barbarossa face down imperial enemies across two hemispheres, the self-fulfilling curse of the Ottomans gathers its own unstoppable momentum.From the burning pyres of Paris to the rain-lashed mountains of Transylvania, from Buda to Basra, from Crimea to the coast of India, The Golden Throne is an intensely gripping yet entirely historical reconstruction of the life and world of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century, revealing the price of succession and the terrible cost of success. The pace, the language and the story-telling are simply magnificent Victoria Hislop Thrilling entertainment created out of meticulously researched history Robert Peston Mesmerizing, superb, impossible to put down Simon Sebag Montefiore Wonderful and highly enjoyable Margaret MacMillan

Objev podobné jako The Golden Throne - Christopher de Bellaigue

Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire . . . History at its most gripping Daily Telegraph on The Lion HouseA ground-breaking, present-tense reconstruction of the life and world of one of the most consequential figures in world history, Suleyman the Magnificent, from the author of The Lion HouseChosen by The Times as one of the Best Books of 2025â ˜A wonderful book â “ entrancing, addictive, full of effortless eruditionâ ™ Rory StewartIstanbul, 1538. The greatest of the Ottoman Sultans is at the pinnacle of world power, while his family and future are at the mercy of their own dynastic law: whichever of his five sons succeeds him must eventually kill all the others. So why not get a head start?For the next fifteen years, as Suleyman the Magnificent and his terrifying pirate captain Barbarossa face down imperial enemies across two hemispheres, the self-fulfilling curse of the Ottomans gathers its own unstoppable momentum.From the burning pyres of Paris to the rain-lashed mountains of Transylvania, from Buda to Basra, from Crimea to the coast of India, The Golden Throne is an intensely gripping yet entirely historical reconstruction of the life and world of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century, revealing the price of succession and the terrible cost of success.â ˜The pace, the language and the story-telling are simply magnificentâ ™ Victoria Hislopâ ˜Thrilling entertainment created out of meticulously researched historyâ ™ Robert Pestonâ ˜Mesmerizing, superb, impossible to put down Simon Sebag Montefiore Wonderful and highly enjoyable Margaret MacMillan

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Nothing can stop the Empire s insatiable conquest.Not gods, not dragons, not armies.But heroes still rise.The Empire continues to enforce its so-called peace with massive war machines that destroy anything that opposes their might. Though the conquered are wholly at the mercy of the Empire, desperate odds such as these can be fertile soil for heroic resistance.Last seen rallying under Loran s banner, Emere is now a powerless politician in the Imperial Capital. But when an assassination attempt is made on his life, he discovers that he may just be at the center of sinister plots brewing in the highest levels of the Empire.Arienne has crossed the continent on a mission to learn more about the Star of Mersia, the infamous yet mysterious weapon that decimated the country of Mersia in a single day. But when she arrives at the supposedly lifeless land, Arienne is shocked to find much more than ruins.One hundred and seventy years ago, before the Empire laid waste to its plains and its people, Mersia suffers under the whims of the ruthless Grim King Eldred. When Yuma, the chief cattle herder, meets an emissary from the Empire, she dares to hope that this foreign nation might have the power to overthrow the Grim King and end his reign of terror. But Yuma will learn, only once it s too late, that aligning with the Empire will have consequences that reverberate through the ages.Sacrifices must be made in the fight against tyranny, but some sacrifices may be too great.Blood for the Undying Throne, the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings, from award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim and translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur, is an epic fantasy adventure where the corpses of sorcerers power an empire and ordinary people rise up to tear it down.Praise for the series Thrilling, inventive, and fierce - a tale of malevolent empire and those who stand against it. Not to be missed Max Gladstone A woman s burning quest for vengeance and power leads to a thrilling magic-filled adventure. Absolutely captivating K.S. Villoso Fast, fun and fabulous! Truly imaginative fantasy with a story that speeds along like a bullet train fueled by sorcery Dyrk Ashton Epic underdog fantasy in which choice outweighs destiny . . . Readers seeking an exciting new fantasy world to sink into will find this hits the spot Publishers Weekly A magnificent tapestry . . . If you re looking for something to scratch that sprawling epic itch, give Blood of the Old Kings a chance Lightspeed Full on fantasy delight . . . expansive and exciting-it s a book that so clearly loves fantasy and gives readers classic elements of the genre in a totally new way. Blood of the Old Kings is just a goddamn blast to read Reactor An immersive world that s sparking towards war Library Journal

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THE FIRST DAUGHTER IS FOR THE THRONETHE SECOND DAUGHTER IS FOR THE WOLFHannah Whitten s debut For the Wolf was an instant New York Times bestseller and word-of-mouth phenomenon. Now, the eagerly awaited sequel, For the Throne, concludes her brilliant dark tale of love, magic and the secrets written in the stars.Red and the Wolf have finally contained the threat of the Five Kings, but at a steep cost. Red s beloved sister - Neve, the First Daughter - is lost in the Shadowlands. But Neve has an ally, even if it s one she d rather never speak to again - the rogue king Solmir. Together they must journey across a dangerous landscape to find the mysterious Heart Tree - and finally claim the gods dark, twisted powers for themselves. Praise for the Wilderwood Duology: I loved it! I was completely swept away by the world-building, the characters, and the delicate gorgeousness of the writing! A brilliant dark fantasy debut Jodi Picoult Dazzling . . . This is sure to enchant Publishers Weekly An unputdownable fairy tale that traces the boundaries of duty, love, and loss. A masterful debut from a must-read new voice in fantasy Kirkus A glorious journey through woods deep and so very dark. A stunning debut Erin Craig, author of House of Salt and Sorrow

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Reader Reviews: Phenomenal! Cracking original fantasy. Wonderful. Thrilling . . . Truly recommended! Enthralling. A powerful story of love, murder and rebellion . The second installment of this highly-acclaimed trilogy, Traitor to the Throne throws the irrepressible Amani into a world of espionage, harems, and the Sultan himself.** Pre-order Alwyn Hamilton s glittering new fantasy thriller The Notorious Virtues now **This is not about blood or love. This is about treason.Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers and her reputation as the Blue-Eyed Bandit, and the Rebel Prince s message has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed in the cruellest manner possible. Stripped of her powers and her identity, and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert-girl s instinct for survival. For the Sultan s palace is a dangerous one, and the harem is a viper s nest of suspicion, fear and intrigue. Just the right place for a spy to thrive... But spying is a dangerous game, and when ghosts from Amani s past emerge to haunt her, she begins to wonder if she can trust her own treacherous heart.Praise for the series:â ˜Sheer escapism.â ™ Guardianâ ˜Winning.â ™ New York Times

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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 Thera, once known as Empress UEna of Dara, yielded the throne to her younger brother in order to journey to Ukyu-Gonde to war with the Lyucu, and has crossed the impenetrable Wall of Storms with a fleet of ships and ten thousand people. Now she faces new challenges.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 Pekyu 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 into a series that is unsurpassed in its depth of scope and adventure. Praise for The Grace of Kings: Beyond ambitious in scope... This book will leave a lasting impression on the genre SFX

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Kierse and Graves are back in The Robin on the Oak Throne by K. A. Linde, the steamy sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling The Wren in the Holly Library. Set in an alternate New York, this addictive urban romantasy is filled with monsters, magic and heart-pounding enemies-to-lovers romance.Love is a monstrous game . . .The job was supposed to be simple: steal a goblin-made bracelet from the Queen of the Nymphs in her own palace. Until everything goes sideways and Kierse ends up needing help from the one person she was determined to avoid: Graves.As enigmatic and devilishly handsome as ever, Graves’s help always comes with strings. And Kierse wants nothing more than to be in charge of her own destiny. After playing the part of pawn for ruthless men, she doesn’t want to be lured back in to his centuries-long game. But lured she is.Since she left New York City, Kierse has been plagued with nightmares of a past she doesn’t remember. Determined to learn about her parents and her new-found identity, she puts her hopes in the temptation of the Goblin Market. If the market can provide answers, she may never have to play his game again. But resisting Graves is only the beginning – and a choice is coming that she knows could change everything . . .

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Kierse and Graves are back in The Robin on the Oak Throne by K. A. Linde, the steamy sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling The Wren in the Holly Library. Set in an alternate New York, this addictive urban romantasy is filled with monsters, magic and heart-pounding enemies-to-lovers romance. Love is a monstrous game . . . The job was supposed to be simple: steal a goblin-made bracelet off of the Queen of the Nymphs in her own palace. Until everything goes sideways and Kierse ends up needing help from the one person she was determined to avoid: Graves.As enigmatic and devilishly handsome as ever, Gravesâ ™s help always comes with strings. And Kierse wants nothing more than to be in charge of her own destiny. After playing the part of pawn for ruthless men, she doesnâ ™t want to be lured back in to his centuries-long game. But lured she is.Since she left New York City, Kierse has been plagued with nightmares of a past she doesnâ ™t remember. Determined to learn about her parents and her new-found identity, she puts her hopes in the temptation of the Goblin Market. If the market can provide answers, she may never have to play his game again. But resisting Graves is only the beginning â “ and a choice she knows could change everything . . .The Wren in the Holly Library was a No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller w/e 13/07/2024

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The eventful history of British coronations from 1066 to the present day. From the crowning of Charles III, thirty-nine coronations have been held in Westminster Abbey since the Norman Conquest. Only two monarchs – Edward V and Edward VIII – were uncrowned, and a further twenty or so Scottish monarchs were crowned elsewhere, usually at either Scone Abbey or Holyrood Abbey. In The Throne, Ian Lloyd turns his inimitable, quick-witted style to these key events in British royal history, providing fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts: William the Conqueror’s Christmas Day crowning, during which jubilant shouts were mistaken by his guards as an assassination attempt; the dual coronation of William and Mary in 1689; the pared-back ‘Half Crown-ation’ of William IV; and the televised spectacle of Elizabeth II’s 1953 ceremony. Detailing everything from the famous Coronation Chair made for Edward I and the Crown Jewels to the infamously uncomfortable Gold State Coach – this is a truly spectacular celebration of British culture and the ultimate pomp of royalty.

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Beyond the Throne is the first memoir to share behindâ ‘theâ ‘scenes stories of the perils and triumphs of Game of Thrones from beloved performer Kristian Nairn, who played Hodor and became one of the most recognizable figures of the global television phenomenon.The story of an unlikely hero who fulfilled his destiny...Fans will be fascinated by Kristian Nairn s experience on Game of Thrones, from his unlikely audition to his on-the-job training as an actor to his ascendance as one of the most beloved and pivotal characters on the show. Nairn details the camaraderie that develops as the actors face the elements on set, not entirely unlike the ones their characters must endure on screen, as well as the life-altering effects of worldwide stardom.Nairn s personal story-raised by a single mother during the Troubles in Ireland, coming of age as a gay man in Lisburn and Belfast, navigating intolerance, and seeking out his scene-is an epic, often rollicking, sometimes heart-breaking journey. Nairn finds his voice and his confidence performing as a drag queen called Revvlon, and eventually DJing at the legendary nightclub Kremlin. Through the pitfalls and revelations of his creative pursuits, Nairn comes to understand who he really is, and that he is enough-a message that will resonate for anyone who has struggled to find their place.

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From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Witch and Hunter books comes the first book in an incredible historical romantasy duology, set in the dazzling and dangerous Scottish court. A fae guardian of the realm falls in love with a charming Elizabethan spy â “ who could be the key to her world s undoing. ***Samson Calthorpe s father is a court favourite â “ but that alone won t take him far without money and so many people depending on him. So when the opportunity arises to become a royal spy, he has to take it, using every bit of the skills and resolve he s picked up on the streets of London to prove his worth in Queen Elizabeth s court. Alyth Graham has kept her eyes on Queen Mary s husband, Lord Darnley, for years â “ her eyes and her magic. She may be a member of the Scottish court, but she s no lady. A bastard child of a fae prince and a human mother, Alyth is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to support the barrier keeping the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty clan of fairies, away from the Fae Land portals. As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have only one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all. An exciting fae romantasy adventure begins with The Crimson Throne â “ a must-read for young adult book readers and fans of enemies to lovers romance. TropesHistorical RomantasyEnemies to LoversFae RomanceYoung AdultAlso by Sara Raash and Beth Revis:The Witch and Hunter DuologyNight of the WitchThe Fate of Magic

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For fans of Kimberly Lemming and The Princess Bride comes the first book in the cosy romantasy Villains Virtues series. The son of a demon is on his way to fulfill his dark legacy â “ until a charming blonde pickpocket upsets his plansâ ¦***Dark lord, demon spawn, prophesied realm destroyer. With a demon for a father, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorneâ ™s destiny could be nothing short of nefarious. On the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability his dark life has led to, all it will take to solidify world domination is the completion of his most vicious spell yet. But then, her. Bubbly, obnoxious, blonde. Harbouring secrets of her own, a tiny yet troublesome thief calling herself Amma completely upsets Damienâ ™s malevolent plans when she mistakenly gets chained to his side through magic. Forced to drag her across the realm on his unholy crusade, Damien knows that killing her would fix things, of course, but the nauseatingly sweet Amma somehow begins to prove herself useful. And worse yet, she then proves herself the source of something even more sinister: feelings. Torn between his villainous birthright and the virtue Amma insists on inspiring, Damien will have to decide if he will help the tender thorn in his side or cut it out at the heart. Exciting, heartwarming and unashamedly cosy, the first book in the Villains Virtues series is a slow burn romantasy adventure perfect for fans cosy fantasy and grumpy x sunshine romance. TropesCosy FantasyRomantasyGrumpy x Sunshine Enemies to LoversSlow Burn RomanceVillains Virtues:Throne in the DarkSummoned to the Wilds (COMING SOON)Eclipse of the Crown (COMING SOON)

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A moving, funny, heartwarming tale of love and friendship, for anyone who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Keeper of Lost Things and Three Things about Elsie.It s never too late to grow old disgracefully...The life of 79-year-old pensioner Peggy Smart is as beige as the décor in her retirement village. Her week revolves around aqua aerobics and appointments with her doctor. The highlight of Peggy s day is watching her neighbour Brian head out for his morning swim. Peggy dreams of inviting the handsome widower - treasurer of the Residents Committee and one of the few eligible men in the village - to an intimate dinner. But why would an educated man like Brian, a chartered accountant no less, look twice at Peggy? As a woman of a certain age, she fears she has become invisible, even to men in their eighties.But a chance encounter with an old school friend she hasn t seen in five decades - the glamorous fashionista Angie Valentine - sets Peggy on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Can she channel her inner Helen Mirren and find love and friendship in her twilight years?

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A decade has passed since the death of Caradoc, King of the Dumnonii tribe, and his friend, Flavius Magnus Maximus. Britain is battered by Pict invaders, and centurion Constantinus and his legionnaires are fighting them to the death. Maximus s daughter, Lady Severa, holds the key to the throne of the High King of the Britons and when she is threatened with abduction, Constantinus escorts her to the safety of Tintagel. Agreeing to marry her, he is crowned the High King, and Severa bears him two sons, Ambrosius and Uther. But, as the ruler of Britain, Constantinus is poisoned by greed and jealousy, and his thirst for greatness in the Roman Empire will cost him dear...

Objev podobné jako The Poisoned Throne (Tintagel Book II) - M. K. Hume

Named one of the most anticipated books of 2022 by EW, Oprah Daily, Marie Claire, Goodreads and Bookpage!The USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man is back with a hilarious rom-com about two strangers who get trapped in a lie and have to fake date their way out of it...Just weeks away from ditching DC for greener pastures, Solange Pereira is roped into helping her wedding planner cousin on a random couple’s big day. It’s an easy gig... until Solange stumbles upon a situation that convinces her the pair isn’t meant to be. What’s a true-blue romantic to do? Crash the wedding, of course. And ensure the unsuspecting groom doesn’t make the biggest mistake of his life.Dean Chapman had his future all mapped out. He was about to check off “start a family” and on track to “make partner” when his modern day marriage of convenience went up in smoke. Then he learns he might not land an assignment that could be his ticket to a promotion unless he has a significant other and, in a moment of panic, Dean claims to be in love with the woman who crashed his wedding. Oops.Now Dean has a whole new item on his to-do list: beg Solange to be his pretend girlfriend. Solange feels a tiny bit bad about ruining Dean’s wedding, so she agrees to play along. Yet as they fake-date their way around town, what started as a performance for Dean’s colleagues turns into a connection that neither he nor Solange can deny. Their entire romance is a sham... there’s no way these polar opposites could fall in love for real, right? Mia Sosa... is genuinely a master of the modern romance novel. — Cosmopolitan

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Blood for the Undying Throne is the action-packed sequel to Blood of the Old Kings, an epic fantasy adventure where the corpses of sorcerers power an empire, from award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim and translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur

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Kniha - autor Sarah J. Maas, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The "New York Times" bestselling saga comes alive in an exquisite new colouring book, featuring 46 pieces of original art.

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