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Shortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Novel.The third in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Ruin by John Gwynne continues the gripping battle of good vs evil.The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dread demons of the Otherworld. They plan to bring Asroth and his host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, but to do so they need the seven treasures. Nathair has been deceived but now he knows the truth. He has choices to make; choices that will determine the fate of the Banished Lands.Elsewhere the flame of resistance is growing - Queen Edana finds allies in the swamps of Ardan. Maquin is loose in Tenebral, hunted by Lykos and his corsairs. Here he will witness the birth of a rebellion in Nathair s own realm.Corban has been swept along by the tide of war. He has suffered, lost loved ones, sought only safety from the darkness. But he will run no more. He has seen the face of evil and he has set his will to fight it. The question is, how? With a disparate band gathered about him - his family, friends, giants, fanatical warriors, an angel and a talking crow - he begins the journey to Drassil, the fabled fortress hidden deep in the heart of Forn Forest. For in Drassil lies the spear of Skald, one of the seven treasures, and here it is prophesied that the Bright Star will stand against the Black Sun.Continue the epic fantasy series with Wrath.

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A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic Anthony RyanTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne.Further praise for The Shadow of the Gods Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable Jay Kristoff A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It s everything I ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book Robin Hobb A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart FanFiAddict Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy The Tattooed Book Geek Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action-packed cinematic read Fantasy Hive

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A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic Anthony RyanTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne.Further praise for The Shadow of the Gods Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable Jay Kristoff A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It s everything I ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book Robin Hobb A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart FanFiAddict Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy The Tattooed Book Geek Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action-packed cinematic read Fantasy Hive

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Angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands. A Time of Courage is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne’s mighty fantasy trilogy, Of Blood and Bone. Battle the dark.Reclaim the world. The King of the Otherworld is finally free. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south.And with the help of his bride, Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior angels and their allies for good. In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council ­­– desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army. They decide to fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star.But Drem and the Order are already under siege by a demon horde and their fragile defences may soon shatter. Across the Banished Lands, armies are gathering to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. Drem, Riv and the Bright Star’s warriors will need to call on all their courage as they face the final battle.But will it be enough, as their darkest hour draws near?Start the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Dread. ‘Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place’ – Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread‘This book is so damned good . .. John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage’ – Sebastien de Castell on A Time of BloodA Time of Courage is the third in the Of Blood and Bone trilogy. The trilogy is set one hundred years after the end of Gwynne s Faithful and the Fallen quartet, and can be read as a standalone series.The series begins with A Time of Dread.

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The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeanceLik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.Praise for The Bloodsworn series: A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic Anthony Ryan Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable Jay Kristoff A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It s everything I ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book Robin Hobb

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This is a stunning special edition of The Hunger of the Gods, the second novel in the internationally bestselling Bloodsworn series from master storyteller John Gwynne.This edition features:Jacket with full artworkFour color end papersFoil embossing on the boardDesigned sprayed edgesTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOODLik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.Praise for The Bloodsworn series: A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic Anthony Ryan Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable Jay Kristoff A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It s everything I ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book Robin Hobb

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The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING . . .Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.Praise for The Bloodsworn series: A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic Anthony Ryan Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable Jay Kristoff A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity Robin Hobb A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart FanFiAddict Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy The Tattooed Book Geek Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action-packed cinematic read Fantasy Hive

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The fourth in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Wrath by John Gwynne is the breathtaking, pulse-pounding conclusion to an epic series.It s time to brave the final battle . . .Events are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has seized the fortress at Drassil, and now possesses three of the Seven Treasures. And with Calidus and Queen Rhin, Nathair will do anything to obtain the rest. They will allow him to open a portal to the Otherworld - so Asroth and his demon-horde can break into the Banished Lands and finally become flesh.Meanwhile Corban has been captured by the Jotun, warrior giants who ride enormous bears into battle. His warband scattered, Corban must make new allies to survive. But can he bond with competing factions of warlike giants? Somehow he must, to counter the threat Nathair represents.His life hangs in the balance - and with it, the fate of the Banished Lands. Truth, courage and loyalty will be tested as never before.

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Audiokniha: Tohle je svět krve, drápů a ostrých čepelí, svět předčasné a bolestivé smrti… Bitevní plání Vigríd, kde před staletími umírali bohové, se šíří zvěsti o válce, a tak slávychtiví jarlové i samozvaní králové svolávají své věrné. A zatímco se šikují a narychlo uzavírají nová spojenectví, pátrají po čemkoli, co by v nadcházejících bojích posílilo jejich šance. Kosti mrtvých bohů, magií nasáklá krev poskvrněných nebo obávaná monstra, jež se po pádu Snaky vyvalila z vaesenské jámy – to vše jim může v nastalém chaosu poskytnout nemalou výhodu a nakonec třeba i vytoužené vítězství. Mezitím nezlomná Orka stopuje vrahy svého muže, kteří jí unesli jediného syna, uprchlý otrok Varg se ocitá mezi Krvopřísežnými, o jejichž činech pějí skaldové u večerních ohňů, a domovem odvážné štítonošky Elvy se stává drakkar plný zuřivých válečníků. Jenže nitkám osudu odedávna vládne vyšší síla a ta má s trojicí nevšedních hrdinů vlastní plány… První díl oceňované fantasy ságy, která se odehrává v severském světě plném mýtů, magie a násilí. „Mistrovsky zpracovaná a brutálně přesvědčivá epická fantasy inspirovaná severskou kulturou.“ – Anthony Ryan, autor trilogie Stín krkavce. „Série, která je příslibem stejné míry komplexnosti a hloubky jako Kolo času Roberta Jordana nebo Píseň ledu a ohně George R. R. Martina.“ – Library Journal. „V Křivopřísežných znovu ožívá hlas hrdinské fantasy.“ – Boris Hokr, iLiteratura.cz. „John Gwynne dokázal, že písně bojovníků zaslíbených Valhale neztratily nic ze zvučnosti. Něco zachoval, jiné elementy naopak úplně převrátil a výsledek naservíroval společně s medovinou ke krvavé hostině.“ – Jiří Kábrt, XB-1. „Autor píše skvěle – a jeho emotivní, přesto však promyšlené vypravěčství, v němž se snoubí jazyk dávných ság s tím moderním, posouvá Stín bohů ve spojení s bezbřehou fantazií do hájemství knih, na které se nezapomíná a odkládají se stěží.“ – Jiří Popiolek, Pevnost. „Při psaní prvního dílu ságy Krvopřísežných jsem si užil spoustu zábavy. Severská mytologie a dějiny mě fascinují od nepaměti a tuhle sérii jim věnuju jako milostnou píseň. Když jsem v devíti nebo desíti letech otevřel převyprávění Béowulfa, hned jsem propadl oné jedinečné severské atmosféře se vší tajuplností, tragikou a temně komickým pohledem jak na bohy, tak lidi – a samozřejmě i pragmatickým řežbám epického rozsahu. Tím by se do jisté míry vysvětlovalo, proč se nyní účastním rekonstrukcí vikinských bitev a proč mě baví stát i s mými syny po boku ve štítové zdi. Tuhle knihu v zásadě inspirovali epos Béowulf a Ragnarök – střet na konci času, kdy bohové padli a svět byl přetvořen.“ – z autorova dovětku ke knize.

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Called a Hell of a debut by bestselling author Conn Iggulden, Malice by John Gwynne is the first in The Faithful and the Fallen series.Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king s realm. But that day will come all too soon. Only when he loses those he loves will he learn the true price of courage.The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle, the earth running dark with their heartsblood. Although the giant-clans were broken in ages past, their ruined fortresses still scar the land. But now giants stir anew, the very stones weep blood and there are sightings of giant wyrms. Those who can still read the signs see a threat far greater than the ancient wars. Sorrow will darken the world, as angels and demons make it their battlefield. Then there will be a war to end all wars.High King Aquilus summons his fellow kings to council, seeking an alliance in this time of need. Prophesy indicates darkness and light will demand two champions, the Black Sun and the Bright Star. They would be wise to seek out both, for if the Black Sun gains ascendancy, mankind s hopes and dreams will fall to dust.Continue the epic fantasy series with Valour.

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The second epic fantasy in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Valour by John Gwynne carries all of the excitement of the first.The Banished Lands are torn by war as the army of High King Nathair sweeps the realm challenging all who oppose his holy crusade. Allied with the manipulative Queen Rhin of Cambren, there are few who can stand against him. But Rhin is playing her own games and has her eyes on a far greater prize . . .Left for dead - her kin have fled and her country is overrun with enemies - Cywen fights to survive. But any chance of escape is futile once Nathair and his disquieting advisor Calidus realize who she is. They have no intention of letting such a prize slip from their grasp. For she may be their one chance at killing the biggest threat to their power.Meanwhile, the young warrior Corban flees from his conquered homeland with his exiled companions, heading for the only place that may offer them sanctuary. But to get there they must travel through Cambren, avoiding warbands, giants and the vicious wolven of the mountains. And all the while Corban struggles to become the man that everyone believes him to be - the Bright Star and saviour of the Banished Lands.Embroiled in struggles for power and survival, the mortal world is unaware of the greatest threat of all. In the Otherworld, dark forces scheme to bring a host of the Fallen into the world of flesh to end the war with the Faithful, once and for all.Continue the fantasy series with Ruin and Wrath, start the series with Malice.

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The first novel in John Gwynne’s epic and stirring Of Blood and Bone trilogy.The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished Lands. But their dominion is brutally enforced and their ancient enemy may not be as crushed as they thought.In the snowbound North, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests – a sign of demonic black magic. In the South, Riv, a young, tempestuous soldier, discovers a deadly rift within the Ben-Elim themselves.Two individuals with two world-changing secrets. But where will they lead? And what role will Drem and Riv play in the Banished Lands’ fate? Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise . . .Continue the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Blood.

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A Time of Blood, the second book in the Of Blood and Bone trilogy, is the spectacular sequel to A Time of Dread by John Gwynne.Defy the darkness. Defend the light . . .At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors they’ll never forget. They saw magic warping men into beasts and a demon rise from the dead, creating something new and terrifying. So they flee to warn the Order of the Bright Star. But the demons’ high priestess, Fritha, is determined to hunt them down.Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand her half-breed lineage. It represents the warrior angels’ most dangerous secret, so when their high captain tracks her down, he aims to kill.Meanwhile, demonic forces are gathering a mighty war-host, to crush their enemies and rule the world of man. And the angels are already fractured and facing betrayal. Like heroes of old, Riv, Drem and the Bright Star’s warriors must battle to save their land. But can the light triumph when the dark is rising?A Time of Blood follows A Time of Dread. The series reaches its powerful conclusion with A Time of Courage.

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Audiokniha: Bohové se vracejí. A hladovějí po krvi a moci! Bájná dračí bohyně Lik-Rifa byla po staletém věznění osvobozena z magických okovů a nyní se svými poskvrněnými potomky – drakorozenými – spřádá krvelačné dobyvatelské plány. Orce pátrající po uneseném synovi zkříží cestu bývalí spolubojovníci: Krvopřísežní vedení Glórnim Lamačem Štítů, bratrem jejího zesnulého manžela Thorkela. Uprchlý otrok Varg Nerozum, kterého mezi sebe přijali teprve nedávno, záhy pozná, proč se Orce přezdívalo Drtilebka – stejně jako všichni Krvopřísežní totiž patří mezi poskvrněné a v žilách jí koluje krev vlčího boha Úlfriho. Glórniho zuřiví válečníci spojí své síly s Lítými bijci, do jejichž čela se po bitvě s Krmiči krkavců a Biórově zradě, jež stála život náčelníka Agnara Brokssona, postavila Elva prahnoucí po pomstě. Ani v této svornosti však nemohou čelit síle dračí bohyně, a tak jejich jediná naděje spočívá v nalezení knihy zakázaných kouzel, s jejíž pomocí se pokusí vzkřísit obávaného vlka Úlfriho. A přimět ho, aby bojoval po jejich boku. Druhý díl strhující fantasy ságy, jejíž autor se nechal inspirovat severskou mytologií. „Mistrovsky zpracovaná a brutálně přesvědčivá epická fantasy, inspirovaná severskou kulturou.“ – Anthony Ryan, autor trilogie Stín krkavce. „Popisovaný svět, jeho tradice i sama zápletka jsou nesmírně poutavé. Gwynne rozhodně uspěl ve snaze přijít s ještě epičtějším příběhem, než jaký nabídl v předešlém díle.“ – The Fantasy Reviews. „Vypravěčský dar Johna Gwynna spočívá v tom, že dokáže dokonale propojit akci a epickou šíři světa, v němž se jeho drsný, krutý, krvavý příběh odehrává. Vstupujeme do něj v okamžiku, kdy hrdinové řeší obří dilema – a ocitají se na rozcestí. Vědí, že život se jim právě nevratně změnil – netuší ale, že zároveň s jejich osobním zemětřesením se otřásá i celý okolní svět.“ – Pevnost. „Hlad bohů je dechberoucí, nemilosrdný mytologický příběh od vskutku mistrovského vypravěče.“ – The Fantasy Hive.

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Audiokniha: Ve válce není jisté vůbec nic. Jenom smrt. Země vyhnanců rozervala válka. Družina ardanské princezny Edany v čele s válečníkem Corbanem prchá z Dun Carreg, aby se skryla daleko na severu. Při strastiplné cestě nepřátelským Cambrenem však bude čelit mnoha výzvám i nepřátelům. Corban navíc musí překonat pochybnosti, aby se stal tím, za koho ho všichni mají: jejich Jasnou hvězdou a spasitelem. Zatímco svádí vnitřní boj sám se sebou, jeho sestra Cywen se ocitá v ještě spletitější situaci. Rodina ji opustila v domnění, že zahynula, ačkoli dívce se podařilo přežít. Tak jako tak zůstává její další osud nejistý, jelikož se stala figurkou ve hře o moc – pro tu je král Nathair odhodlán udělat cokoli, i kdyby to mělo pro všechny znamenat další utrpení. A zatímco lidé hrají své hry, temné síly Zásvětí spřádají vlastní plány… Druhá část epické fantasy série Věrní a padlí je opět plná hrdinských činů, slávy dávných časů a zvuků pukajících štítů. Tak tedy seberte odvahu a vzhůru do boje! „Gwynne vytvořil plejádu propracovaných postav, jejichž osudy drží čtenáře přikovaného ke knize až do poslední stánky. Ideální pro milovníky díla autorů typu George R. R. Martina nebo Davida Gemmella.“ – Drim Dark Magazine „Série slibuje stejnou míru komplexnosti a hloubky jako knihy Roberta Jordana z cyklu Kolo času či Píseň ledu a ohně George R. R. Martina.“ – Library Journal „Odvaha se vyvinula v úchvatné, dechberoucí vyprávění, jež postupně zvedá sázky a vede publikum nepředvídatelnými zákrutami.“ – Space and Sorcery „Pomyšlení na další zabíjení ho naplňovalo hrůzou. Neměl strach, přinejmenším ne z bitvy samotné. Šlo spíš o vědomí toho, co následuje pak – ztráta života, žal a zlomené srdce.“ – úryvek z textu

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In this thunderously good read, prophecy and magic combine in an incredible epic fantasy of imperial politics, gods and demons. The Ruin of Kings is the first book in Jenn Lyons s extraordinary series, A Chorus of Dragons. When destiny calls, there s no fighting back . . . As a bardâ ™s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. He also steals, desperate to buy a way out of Quurâ ™s slums. But when he raids the wrong house, heâ ™s marked by a demon and life will never be the same again.Kihrinâ ™s plight brings him to the attention of royalty, who claim him as the lost son of their immoral prince. But far from living the dream, Kihrinâ ™s at the mercy of his new familyâ ™s ruthless ambitions. However, escaping his jewelled cage just makes matters worse. Kihrin is horrified to learn heâ ™s at the centre of an ancient prophecy. And every side â “ from gods and demons to dragons and mages â “ want him as their pawn. Those old stories lied about many things too, especially the myth that the hero always wins. Then again, maybe Kihrin isnâ ™t the hero, for heâ ™s not destined to save the empire. Heâ ™s destined to destroy it.Continue the epic fantasy adventure with The Name of All Things and The Memory of Souls.â ˜What an extraordinary book . . . enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it - Lev Grossman, author of The Magiciansâ ˜A fantastic page-turner with a heady blend of great characters - John Gwynne, author of A Time of Dread A virtually un-put-down-able read - Kirkus Reviews

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⠘Latin is it , the most wonderful thing . It is mind-enhancing, character-improving, enthralling, exciting, deeply satisfying, and valuable. My solid determination is to spare no pains to do it the justice that its importance demands.⠙Mr Gwynne, author of the Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon Gwynne⠙s Grammar, is just as emphatic about the importance of Latin as he is about the importance of grammar. From the novice to the more well-versed, Gwynne⠙s Latin is essential for anyone interested in learning Latin; Mr Gwynne promises to teach you more Latin in half an hour than you would learn from years of being taught Latin at school. He also includes a fascinating section on everyday Latin usage, which discusses all the Latin words and idioms we still use today, such as ⠘quid pro quo⠙ and ⠘sui generis⠙. Though we need no further convincing ­⠓ as we know, Mr Gwynne is never wrong ⠓ here are just some of the many reasons why Latin is utterly wonderful:- Latin is an academic subject easy enough for the least intelligent of us to grasp all the basic elements of, and yet difficult enough to be demanding for its greatest scholars.- For well over a thousand years it was the means of communication that united the whole of Europe culturally and in every other significant way.- It is the direct ancestor of, between them, the five most widely-spoken European languages, and both of the official South American languages.- It is the ancestor and source of more than half of the English language, partly directly and partly through French, which for some centuries was England⠙s official language.Following in the same beautifully designed footsteps of Gwynne⠙s Grammar, Gwynne⠙s Latin will teach you all the fundamentals of Latin quickly, thoroughly and better than all the competition.

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A riveting story of deception and corruption Daily Mail A must for all Italy lovers David HewsonEven the most beautiful city on earth has a dark side . . .It is November 2nd, 2017. All Souls Day. On the Day of the Dead, the citizens of Venice make their way to the cemetery island of San Michele to pay their respects to the departed. When an empty coffin is unearthed in the English section of the graveyard, a day of quiet reflection for Nathan Sutherland becomes a journey into the dark past of a noble Venetian family.A British journalist, investigating the events of forty years previously, disappears. A young tourist - with an unhealthy interest in Venice s abandoned islands - is found drowned in the icy lagoon.A terrible secret is about to be brought to light, and a deadly reckoning awaits on Venice s Isle of the Dead.Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones I devoured all Philip s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val McDermid An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling Pure pleasure Literary Review Clever and great fun The Times An irresistible concoction of crime and culture Daily Mail Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Sinister and shimmering . . . as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L. S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra Gwynne Jones entertaining take on his beloved Venice is as delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers David Hewson It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax Daily Mail The Venetian setting is vividly described Literary Review Un-put-downable. . . If you love Venice, you ll love this because you ll be transported there in an instant. If you ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go Reader reviewer, 5 stars

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#39;An unputdownable thriller #39; Gregory Dowling #39;It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax #39; Daily Mail #39;Gwynne Jones #39;s talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever #39; Literary Review _______________To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared whilse researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common-wealth war cemetery where, under the ice and snow, Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder. . . _______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones #39;Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid #39; Stephen Glover #39;Clever and great fun #39; The Times #39;Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself #39; L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra #39;The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading #39; Literary Review #39;Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you #39;ll love this because you #39;ll be transported there in an instant. If you #39;ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you #39;ll love this book #39; Amazon reviewer, 5***** #39;The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you #39;ll enjoy the ride #39; Italia Magazine

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#39;An unputdownable thriller #39; Gregory Dowling #39;It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax #39; Daily Mail #39;Gwynne Jones #39;s talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever #39; Literary Review #39;An impressive, tersely-written account linking old crimes to the political contention in the country at present... Recommended #39; The Critic _______________To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared while researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common-wealth war cemetery where, under the ice and snow, Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder. . . _______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones #39;I devoured all Philip #39;s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy #39; Val McDermid #39;Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid #39; Stephen Glover #39;Clever and great fun #39; The Times #39;Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself #39; L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra #39;The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading #39; Literary Review #39;Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you #39;ll love this because you #39;ll be transported there in an instant. If you #39;ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you #39;ll love this book #39; Amazon reviewer, 5***** #39;The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you #39;ll enjoy the ride #39; Italia Magazine

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An irresistible concoction of crime and culture Daily MailA game of blackmail and betrayal is played among the backstreets and canals of Venice . . .Carnevale is in full swing, the streets and waterways of Venice are crowded with masked revellers and Nathan Sutherland s birthday is about to be ruined.A night at the opera at La Fenice is always a memorable experience - and this time it will be so for all the wrong reasons as the curtain call is interrupted by a fatal stabbing. But why is the dead man carrying one of Nathan s business cards in his wallet?The mystery of the murdered stranger takes Nathan on the trail of a lost opera by Monteverdi. But what begins as a harmless treasure hunt leads to ruthless criminals asking the highest of prices for the lost score... and then a second body is found in the sanctuary of Venice s English church.The quest for the lost manuscript will bring Nathan back to the stage of La Fenice, where a final confrontation has deadly consequences...Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones I devoured all Philip s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val McDermid Gwynne Jones entertaining take on his beloved Venice is as delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers David Hewson An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax Daily Mail Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun The Times Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading Literary Review Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you ll love this because you ll be transported there in an instant. If you ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you ll love this book Amazon reviewer, 5*****

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In the tradition of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, a stunningly vivid historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians and white settlers for control of the American West, centering on Quanah, the greatest Comanche chief of them all. Empire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second is the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches. Although readers may be more familiar with the tribal names Apache and Sioux, it was in fact the legendary fighting ability of the Comanches that determined just how and when the American West opened up. Comanche boys became adept bareback riders by age six; full Comanche braves were considered the best horsemen who ever rode. They were so masterful at war and so skillful with their arrows and lances that they stopped the northern drive of colonial Spain from Mexico and halted the French expansion westward from Louisiana. White settlers arriving in Texas from the eastern United States were surprised to find the frontier being rolled backward by Comanches incensed by the invasion of their tribal lands. Against this backdrop Gwynne presents the compelling drama of Cynthia Ann Parker, a nine-year-old girl who was kidnapped by Comanches in 1836. She grew to love her captors and became infamous as the White Squaw who refused to return until her tragic capture by Texas Rangers in 1860. More famous still was her son Quanah, a warrior who was never defeated and whose guerrilla wars in the Texas Panhandle made him a legend. S. C. Gwynne s account of these events is meticulously researched, intellectually provocative, and, above all, thrillingly told.

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I devoured all Philip s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val McDermid__________________________________________Set against the backdrop of the most beautiful city on earth, this is a gripping and atmospheric crime novel perfect for fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri.Venice, June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic, and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari, a British private investigator haunted by loss, has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there, it is said, was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or, rather, two pilgrims and a dead man.Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari s broken body is found at the base of the campanile, his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn t so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary, and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon.__________________________________________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones An irresistible concoction of crime and culture Daily Mail Gwynne Jones entertaining take on his beloved Venice is as delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers David Hewson Clever and great fun The Times Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you ll love this because you ll be transported there in an instant. If you ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you ll love this book Reader review, 5 stars The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you ll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine

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I devoured all Philip s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val McDermid An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling The plot is a masterwork of intrigue Daily Mail Gwynne Jones s talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever Literary ReviewWhat lies beneath?Venice, June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic, and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari, a British private investigator haunted by loss, has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there, it is said, was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or, rather, two pilgrims and a dead man.Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari s broken body is found at the base of the campanile, his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn t so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary, and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon. Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun The Times Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading Literary Review Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you ll love this because you ll be transported there in an instant. If you ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you ll love this book Amazon reviewer, 5***** The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you ll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine

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From one of the sharpest voices in fiction today, a profound and enthralling novel about beauty, power, and capital #39;s influence on art and those who devote their lives to creating it. #39;Blue Ruin is bracingly intelligent and often just plain beautiful. It’s a reminder that fiction, at its best, is a place to encounter new experiences and dwell in big ideas. Kunzru is known for ambitious novels that bring politics to rich, imaginative life; Blue Ruin shows him at the top of his game. #39; Sandra Newman, Guardian #39;Book of the Day #39; #39;I read everything Hari Kunzru writes, for my highest pleasure and my deepest sustenance. #39; Rachel Kushner #39;Genuinely thrilling...both a sharp dissection of the oily inner workings of the art world, and a compelling portrait of one man’s desperate attempt to escape complicity in the capitalist machine. #39; Financial Times Once Jay was tipped for greatness, a rising star of the London art scene. Now, he lives out of his car and earns money delivery groceries to the wealthy of upstate New York, while all around a terrible pandemic rages. When Jay arrives at a house set in an enormous acreage of woodland, he is shocked to see somebody he thought forever lost to him. Standing on the porch is Alice, a lover from his art school days. Their relationship was tumultuous and destructive, ultimately ending when she left him for his best friend and fellow artist Rob. Alice and Rob have achieved the riches and success for which Jay once seemed destined. Ashamed and debilitated by the virus that has ravaged his body, Jay hopes she won #39;t recognise him behind his dirty surgical mask. When she does, however, she invites him to recover on the property, setting in motion a reckoning decades in the making. Gripping and brilliantly orchestrated, Blue Ruin moves back and forth through time to deliver an extraordinary portrait of an artist as he reunites with his past and confronts the world he once loved and left behind. #39;Kunzru #39;s brilliance is his ability to fold vertiginous questions [...] into his storytelling. In its unnerving depiction of [...] uneasy relationships, Blue Ruin not only keeps pace with White Tears and Red Pill, but also confirms his status as a master choreographer of the present moment #39;s creeping anxiety. #39; Literary Review “[Blue Ruin] promises to be harrowing and darkly funny. Kunzru has a knack for the nightmarish present, and few things feel more nightmarish than a forced confrontation with the past in the early stages of the pandemic.” Lit Hub, #39;Most Anticipated Books of 2024 #39; “Kunzru’s [Blue Ruin] is a triumph of beauty and a true ode to the artist.” Oprah Daily, #39;Most Anticipated Books of 2024 #39; “Kunzru takes on the excessive and rapacious tendencies of the art world in his dazzling latest . . . [Blue Ruin] is immensely satisfying.” Publishers Weekly “A lively, ever-intensifying story of race, immigration, work, and what it means to earn a living . . . [Blue Ruin is] a darkly ironic tale of two bubbles—an art world divorced from economic reality and a Covid era that segregated us from society . . . A dark, smart, provocative tale of the perils of art making.” Kirkus “Exquisite writing and keen insights into class tensions and creative dilemmas. Kunzru affirms that it’s always a good time to live an examined life, even during a pandemic.” Booklist

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From one of the sharpest voices in fiction today, a profound and enthralling novel about beauty, power, and capital #39;s influence on art and those who devote their lives to creating it. #39;Blue Ruin is bracingly intelligent and often just plain beautiful. It’s a reminder that fiction, at its best, is a place to encounter new experiences and dwell in big ideas. Kunzru is known for ambitious novels that bring politics to rich, imaginative life; Blue Ruin shows him at the top of his game. #39; Sandra Newman, Guardian #39;Book of the Day #39; #39;I read everything Hari Kunzru writes, for my highest pleasure and my deepest sustenance. #39; Rachel Kushner #39;Genuinely thrilling...both a sharp dissection of the oily inner workings of the art world, and a compelling portrait of one man’s desperate attempt to escape complicity in the capitalist machine. #39; Financial Times Once Jay was tipped for greatness, a rising star of the London art scene. Now, he lives out of his car and earns money delivery groceries to the wealthy of upstate New York, while all around a terrible pandemic rages. When Jay arrives at a house set in an enormous acreage of woodland, he is shocked to see somebody he thought forever lost to him. Standing on the porch is Alice, a lover from his art school days. Their relationship was tumultuous and destructive, ultimately ending when she left him for his best friend and fellow artist Rob. Alice and Rob have achieved the riches and success for which Jay once seemed destined. Ashamed and debilitated by the virus that has ravaged his body, Jay hopes she won #39;t recognise him behind his dirty surgical mask. When she does, however, she invites him to recover on the property, setting in motion a reckoning decades in the making. Gripping and brilliantly orchestrated, Blue Ruin moves back and forth through time to deliver an extraordinary portrait of an artist as he reunites with his past and confronts the world he once loved and left behind. #39;Kunzru #39;s brilliance is his ability to fold vertiginous questions [...] into his storytelling. In its unnerving depiction of [...] uneasy relationships, Blue Ruin not only keeps pace with White Tears and Red Pill, but also confirms his status as a master choreographer of the present moment #39;s creeping anxiety. #39; Literary Review “[Blue Ruin] promises to be harrowing and darkly funny. Kunzru has a knack for the nightmarish present, and few things feel more nightmarish than a forced confrontation with the past in the early stages of the pandemic.” Lit Hub, #39;Most Anticipated Books of 2024 #39; “Kunzru’s [Blue Ruin] is a triumph of beauty and a true ode to the artist.” Oprah Daily, #39;Most Anticipated Books of 2024 #39; “Kunzru takes on the excessive and rapacious tendencies of the art world in his dazzling latest . . . [Blue Ruin] is immensely satisfying.” Publishers Weekly “A lively, ever-intensifying story of race, immigration, work, and what it means to earn a living . . . [Blue Ruin is] a darkly ironic tale of two bubbles—an art world divorced from economic reality and a Covid era that segregated us from society . . . A dark, smart, provocative tale of the perils of art making.” Kirkus “Exquisite writing and keen insights into class tensions and creative dilemmas. Kunzru affirms that it’s always a good time to live an examined life, even during a pandemic.” Booklist

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A remarkable collection exploring ageing, mortality and environmental destruction**WINNER OF THE DAVID COHEN PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2023** By far the best British poet alive SPECTATOR A master of language HILARY MANTELIn this powerful, moving book, John Burnside takes his cue from Schiller, who recognised that, as one thing fades, so another flourishes: everywhere and always, in matters great and small, new life blossoms amongst the ruins.Here, in poems that explore ageing, mortality, environmental destruction and mental illness, Burnside not only mourns what is lost in passing, but also celebrates the new, and sometimes unexpected, forms that emerge from such losses. An elegy for a dead lover ends with a quiet recognition of everyday beauty â “ first sun streaming through the trees â ¦ a skylark in the near field, flush with song â “ as the speaker emerges from lockdown after a long illness.Throughout, the poet attends to the quality of grace â “ numinous, exquisite, fleeting as an angelâ ™s wing â “ and the broken tryst between humankind and its spiritual and animal elements, even with itself: the gaunt deer on the roads/like refugees. He acknowledges the inevitability of the fading towards death, but still finds chimes of light in the darkness â “ insisting that, here and now, even in decline, the world, when given its due attention, is all Annunciation.*A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT*

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If this book is not popular with fans of The White Lotus, something is definitely awry . . . [a] sumptuously set mystery Daily Mirror Invokes Italy s most exquisite island as a setting for myth and murder . . . Truly evocative Financial Times Tension that keeps us rooted to the page Daily Mail------------An island of myth, legend . . . and murder?As the summer sun beats down on the ancient town of Acitrezza, a folk festival plays out in the picturesque harbour. Music, laughter and the aroma of local delicacies fill the air, and a traditional pantomime draws a crowd.For rookie journalist Nedda Leonardi, it s just another day s reporting in a calendar of unremarkable events. Until that is, the performers dive in the sparkling Ionian Sea for their finale... and emerge with a corpse. Could this be Nedda s big break?After one trick too many, Calogero Maugeri, self-styled Magus and con artist, is a wanted man. But his attempts to clean up his act and keep a low profile are thwarted when it s revealed he has a suspicious connection to the dead man pulled from the sea.A young reporter keen for a scoop and a reformed swindler desperate to clear his name... can this improbable pair solve the most unusual of murders?Discover the first mystery in your new favourite crime series set on Italy s most beautiful island: Sicily. A gripping and atmospheric page-turner, perfect for fans of Andrea Camilleri s Inspector Montalbano series.------------Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones: I devoured all Philip s novels Val McDermid Clever and great fun The Times An irresistible concoction of crime and culture Daily Mail As delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers David Hewson Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Sinister and shimmering L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra Vividly described Literary Review The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you ll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine

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In a world warped by a strange and corrosive force known as the Ruin, nothing is what it seems, and allies may become abominations in the blink of an eye. In Horror at Crane Mansion, investigator for hire Elizabeth Ranseur finds herself in deep when a simple job vetting a wealthy woman s suitors becomes a death trap. Who is a tragic victim, and who is the ruthless hunter? Created in collaboration with Studio Hermitage and in association with the TTRPG of the same name, OUR BRILLIANT RUIN explores a gilded Edwardian setting where intricate social ties of allegiance and conflict are threatened by the presence of the Ruin - a mysterious force that turns creatures and people into horrific monsters. Featuring writing by Cullen Bunn, art by Christopher Mitten, colours by Piky Hamilton, letters by Frank Cvetkovic, and covers by Helen Mask. Collects Our Brilliant Ruin: Horror at Crane Mansion #1-#3.

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A brilliant new translation of a classic work on violence and revolution as seen through mythology and artThe Ruin of Kasch takes up two subjects⠔⠜the first is Talleyrand, and the second is everything else,⠝ wrote Italo Calvino when the book first appeared in 1983. Hailed as one of those rare books that persuade us to see our entire civilization in a new light, its guide is the French statesman Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, who knew the secrets of the ancien régime and all that came after, and was able to adapt the notion of ⠜legitimacy⠝ to the modern age. Roberto Calasso follows him through a vast gallery of scenes set immediately before and after the French Revolution, making occasional forays backward and forward in time, from Vedic India to the porticoes of the Palais-Royal and to the killing fields of Pol Pot, with appearances by Goethe and Marie Antoinette, Napoleon and Marx, Walter Benjamin and Chateaubriand. At the center stands the story of the ruin of Kasch, a legendary kingdom based on the ritual killing of the king and emblematic of the ruin of ancient and modern regimes. Offered here in a new translation by Richard Dixon, The Ruin of Kasch is, as John Banville wrote, ⠜a great fat jewel-box of a book, gleaming with obscure treasures.⠝

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See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising -- streaming now!Enter the Grishaverse with Book Three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times⠓bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. The nation⠙s fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives. As her allies and enemies race toward war, only Alina stands between her country and a rising tide of darkness that could destroy the world. To win this fight, she must seize a legend⠙s power⠔but claiming the firebird may be her ruin. A New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller This title has Common Core connections. Read all the books in the Grishaverse!The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of Wolves The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of MagicThe Lives of SaintsDemon in the Wood Graphic NovelPraise for the Grishaverse ⠜A master of fantasy.⠝ ⠔The Huffington Post ⠜Utterly, extremely bewitching.⠝ ⠔The Guardian ⠜This is what fantasy is for.⠝ ⠔The New York Times Book Review ⠜[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.⠝ ⠔NPR ⠜The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.⠝ ⠔Entertainment Weekly ⠜Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.⠝ ⠔USA Today ⠜There⠙s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo⠙s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.⠝ ⠔Vanity Fair ⠜Unlike anything I⠙ve ever read.⠝ ⠔Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent ⠜Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!⠝ ⠔Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

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From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, Fall of Ruin and Wrath is a scorching romance with high stakes, breathtaking magic and a searing enemies-to-lovers romance.She lives by her intuition. He feeds on her pleasure . . .Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian - royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information. When her intuition leads her to save a travelling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning - and promise. Today he ll bring her joy. One day he ll be her doom.When the Baron takes an interest in the prince, and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the latter s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion, and with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe. Calista must choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.Fall of Ruin and Wrath is a captivating romantic fantasy from a mega bestselling author and global sensation.Praise for Jennifer L. Armentrout: I hope you guys love this book as much as I do! - Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series Armentrout packs a powerful emotional punch - Publishers Weekly

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A complex and captivating portrait of Mark Antony that offers a fresh perspective on the fall of the Roman RepublicIn his lifetime, Mark Antony was a famous man. Ally and avenger of Julius Caesar, rhetorical target of Cicero, lover of Cleopatra, and mortal enemy of Octavian (the future emperor Augustus), Antony played a leading role in the transformation of the Roman world. Ever since his and Cleopatra s demise at the hands of Octavian, he has remained famous, or infamous, a figure of recurring fascination.His life--variegated, passionate, sensual, bold, and tragic--inspires vigorous reactions. Nearly everyone has a view on Antony. For Cicero, he was a distasteful though talented man. Octavian fashioned him a dangerous failure, a Roman noble corrupted by his appetites and his lust for Cleopatra. Later historians adopted and adapted these themes, delivering their readers an Antony who was irresistibly depraved, startlingly brave, sometimes cunning, but almost always constitutionally incapable of choosing the right side of history. From these, especially Plutarch s compelling portrait, Shakespeare gave us the chivalrous and unstudied Antony of Antony and Cleopatra.A Noble Ruin, the fullest biography of Antony in English, assimilates the various, often competing, ancient sources to provide a strong and much-needed dose of realism to the caricature we have of this major historical figure. The book gives ample attention to the varied cultural circumstances in which Antony operated, including the social and moral expectations of his republican heritage, as well as the exceptional challenges posed by the convulsion of civil war. In furnishing a complex and captivating portrait of Anthony, A Noble Ruin allows readers to freshly assess his conduct, ambitions, and attainments, as well as the turbulent age in which he lived.

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CD Album Johnny Cash - Five Classic Albums (2022). JOHNNY CASH box obsahuje 5 alb + 7 bonusů. JOHNNY CASH box obsahující alba Songs Of Our Soil , Sings Hank Williams , The Sound Of Johnny Cash , Now Here s Johnny Cash a Ride The Train se 7 bonusovými skladbami. CD 1 Album - Songs Of Our Soil 1. Drink To Me (Songs Of Our Soil) 2. Five Feet High And Rising (Songs Of Our Soil) 3. The Man On The Hill (Songs Of Our Soil) 4. Hank And Joe And Me (Songs Of Our Soil) 5. Clementine (Songs Of Our Soil) 6. The Great Speckled Bird (Songs Of Our Soil) 7. I Want To Go Home (Songs Of Our Soil) 8. The Caretaker (Songs Of Our Soil) 9. Old Apache Squaw (Songs Of Our Soil) 10. Don t Step On Mother s Roses (Songs Of Our Soil) 11. My Grandfather s Clock (Songs Of Our Soil) 12. It Could Be You (Instead Of Him) (Songs Of Our Soil) Album - Sings Hank Williams 13. I Can t Help It (Sings Hank Williams) 14. You Win Again (Sings Hank Williams) 15. Hey Good Lookin (Sings Hank Williams) 16. I Could Never Be Ashamed Of You (Sings Hank Williams) 17. Next In Line (Sings Hank Williams) 18. Straight A s In Love (Sings Hank Williams) 19. Folsom Prison Blues (Sings Hank Williams) 20. Give My Love To Rose (Sings Hank Williams) 21. I Walk The Line (Sings Hank Williams) 22. I Love You Because (Sings Hank Williams) 23. Come In Stranger (Sings Hank Williams) 24. Mean Eyed Cat (Sings Hank Williams) Album - The Sound of Johnny Cash 25. Lost On The Desert (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 26. Accidentally On Purpose (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 27. In The Jailhouse Now (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 28. Mr. Lonesome (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 29. You Won t Have Far To Go (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 30. In Them Old Cottonfields Back Home (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 31. Get Rhythm (Bonus Track) 32. What Do I Care (Bonus Track) 33. All Over Again (Bonus Track) CD 1 Album - The Sound of Johnny Cash 1. Delia s Gone (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 2. I Forgot More Than You ll Ever Know (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 3. You Remembered Me (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 4. I m Free From The Chain Gang Now (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 5. Let Me Down Easy (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 6. Sing It Pretty, Sue (The Sound of Johnny Cash) 7. Sugartime (Now Here s Johnny Cash) Album - Now Here s Johnny Cash 8. Down The Street To 301 (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 9. Life Goes On (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 10. Port Of Lonely Hearts (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 11. Cry Cry Cry (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 12. My Treasure (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 13. Oh Lonesome Me (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 14. So Doggone Lonesome (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 15. You re The Nearest Thing To Heaven (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 16. Story Of A Broken Heart (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 17. Hey Porter (Now Here s Johnny Cash) 18. Home Of The Blues (Now Here s Johnny Cash) Bonus tracks: 19. The Rebel-Johnny Yuma (Theme From The [American] ABC-TV Production, ldquoThe Rebel rdquo) from Johnny Cash Sings The Rebel - Johnny Yuma (EP) 20. Remember The Alamo from Johnny Cash Sings The Rebel - Johnny Yuma (EP) 21. The Ballad Of Boot Hill rom Johnny Cash Sings The Rebel - Johnny Yuma (EP) 22. Lorena from Johnny Cash Sings The Rebel - Johnny Yuma (EP) Album - Ride The Train 23. Loading Coal (Ride The Train) 24. Slow Rider (Ride The Train) 25. Lumberjack (Ride The Train) 26. Dorraine Of Ponchartrain (Ride The Train) 27. Going To Memphis (Ride The Train) 28. When Papa Played The Dobro (Ride The Train) 29. Boss Jack (Ride The Train) 30. Old Doc Brown (Ride The Train)

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A keepsake collection of Lord John Grey s shorter adventures and a spectacular addition to any Gabaldon fan s library, Lord John and the Hand of the Devils brings these three unique novellas together for the first time.____________Lord John and the Hellfire Club marks the first appearance of Lord John outside the Outlander novels (and chronologically precedes the novel Lord John and the Private Matter). A young diplomat is killed in the street as he begs Lord John for help. Witnessing the murder, Grey vows to avenge the young man, as the trail leads to the notorious Hellfire Club and the dark caves beneath Medmenham AbbeyIn Lord John and the Succubus, Grey s assignment as liaison to a Hanoverian regiment in Germany finds him caught between two threats: the advancing French and Austrian army, and the menace of a mysterious night-hag, who spreads fear and death among the troops. Acknowledging that he is unlikely to fall victim to a succubus, Lord John is obliged to contend with the marauding night-hag before the enemy arrives. This tale with a touch of the supernatural bridges the action between Gabaldon s two full-length Lord John tales.Finally, in Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Lord John is called to the Arsenal at Woolwich to answer a Royal Commission of Enquiry s questions regarding a cannon that exploded during the battle of Krefeld (a central action in Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade). Accusations ensue, and Lord John finds himself knee-deep in a morass of gunpowder, treason, and plot -- haunted by a dead lieutenant, and followed by a man with no face.____________Readers love Lord John and the Hand of Devils . . .***** John Grey is my spirit animal. I am such a fan of this series! ***** My eyes couldn t read fast enough!! ***** I enjoyed all three, once again became lost in the time period within seconds of starting to read....I don t know how Diana G. does it! ***** I really, really liked this trilogy of novellas that were included in this book. ***** The insight is fascinating, interesting and favourable.

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LP vinyl - Na 2CD a 2LP vychází výběr zásadních nahrávek zpěváka. John Kenneth Holt byl reggae zpěvák a skladatel z Jamajky, jenž se nejprve proslavil jako člen The Paragons. Později působil sólově. Podle statistik je nejúspěšnějším sólovým muzikantem legendárního labelu Trojan. Na 2CD a 2LP vychází výběr zásadních nahrávek zpěváka. John Kenneth Holt byl reggae zpěvák a skladatel z Jamajky, jenž se nejprve proslavil jako člen The Paragons. Později působil sólově. Podle statistik je nejúspěšnějším sólovým muzikantem legendárního labelu Trojan. Seznam stop 2LP LP1 A1 John Holt - Help Me Make It Through the Night / A2 John Holt - Pledging My Love / A3 John Holt with Tommy McCook amp; The Supersonics - Stealing Stealing (aka Thief in the Night) / A4 John Holt - My Heart Is Gone / A5 John Holt - Looking Back / A6 Jay amp; Joya - I #039;ll Be Lonely / A7 John Holt - I Wanna Dance (May I Have This Dance) / B1 John Holt amp; Tommy McCook amp; The Supersonics -...

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Figurka - držák na ovladač, postavička, sběratelská, výška 23 cm, materiál PVC, nepohyblivá Klíčové vlastnosti figurky Cable Guys - Call of Duty - Ruin Figurka Exquisite Gaming nadchne každého sběratele Figurka ze série Call of Duty má velmi kvalitní zpracování Materiálem využitým při výrobě je PVC V balení naleznete jednu figurku Figurka Exquisite Gaming měří 23 cm

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Kniha - autor James Rickards, 340 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor James Rickards, 340 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The global economy has made what seems like an incredible comeback after the financial crisis of 2008. Yet this comeback is artificial. Central banks have propped up markets by keeping interest rates low and the supply of money free-flowing. They won't bail us out again next time. And there will be a next time - soon.In The Road to Ruin, bestselling author James Rickards identifies how governments around the world are secretly preparing an alternative strategy for the next big crisis: a lockdown. Instead of printing money to reliquify markets and prop up assets, governments are preparing to close banks, shut down exchanges and order powerful asset managers not to sell. They're putting provisions in place that will allow them to do so legally. What's more, the global elite has already started making their own...

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Hudební CD - Na 2CD a 2LP vychází výběr zásadních nahrávek zpěváka. John Kenneth Holt byl reggae zpěvák a skladatel z Jamajky, jenž se nejprve proslavil jako člen The Paragons. Později působil sólově. Podle statistik je nejúspěšnějším sólovým muzikantem legendárního labelu Trojan. Na 2CD a 2LP vychází výběr zásadních nahrávek zpěváka. John Kenneth Holt byl reggae zpěvák a skladatel z Jamajky, jenž se nejprve proslavil jako člen The Paragons. Později působil sólově. Podle statistik je nejúspěšnějším sólovým muzikantem legendárního labelu Trojan. Seznam stop 2CD CD1 John Holt - Help Me Make It Through the Night / John Holt - Pledging My Love / John Holt with Tommy McCook amp; The Supersonics - Stealing Stealing (aka Thief in the Night) / John Holt - My Heart Is Gone / John Holt - Looking Back / Jay amp; Joya - I #039;ll Be Lonely / John Holt - I Wanna Dance (May I Have This Dance) / John Holt - Anymore / John Holt - I Want You Closer / John Holt - Morning of...

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The second in the captivating Hades and Persephone series from fan-favorite bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Are you saying you wouldn t fight for me? Hades sighed and brushed his finger along her cheek. Darling, I would burn this world for you. Persephone s relationship with Hades has gone public and the resulting media storm disrupts her normal life and threatens to expose her as the Goddess of Spring. To add to her troubles, everyone seems eager to warn Persephone away from the God of the Dead by exposing his hellish past.Things only get worse when a horrible tragedy leaves Persephone s heart in ruin and Hades refusing to help. Desperate, she takes matters into her own hands, striking bargains that lead to severe consequences. Faced with a side of Hades she never knew, and crushing loss, Persephone wonders if she can truly become Hades s queen.

Objev podobné jako A Touch of Ruin - Scarlett St. Clair

Blu-ray kolekce John Wick obsahuje filmy: John Wick 1-4. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Hrají: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane. John Wick (BLU-RAY) Říká se: Nedráždi hada bosou nohou . John Wick je zabiják na odpočinku, přesně ten typ chlápka, kterému je lepší se vyhnout. Vloupat se mu do domu, ukrást auto a zabít milovaného psa, to se prostě nemělo stát. Střední zlodějíčkové to nevěděli, jejich bossové v podsvětí ale ano. A musí jednat. Takže zatímco se John Wick vydává na svou drsnou vendetu, stává se zároveň terčem svých bývalých kolegů - nájemných zabijáků.Bonusy: • Audiokomentář režiséra • Nechceš na##t Johna Wicka • Povolání do zbraně • Úděl kolektivu • Kodex zabijáka • Rudý kruh • Noir a la New York John Wick 2 (BLU-RAY) V pokračování úspěšného akčního thrilleru přinutí legendárního Johna Wicka (Keanu Reeves) k návratu ze zabijáckého důchodu jeho bývalý spolupracovník, který se pomocí intrik snaží převzít kontrolu nad tajemným mezinárodním sdružením nájemných zabijáků. Krevní přísaha Johna zavazuje, aby mu pomohl, a tak se vypraví do Říma, kde se utká s několika nejnebezpečnějšími zabijáky na světě. Bonusy: • Počítání mrtvých • Retro Wick: Hledání příčin neočekávaného úspěchu • Vercajk • Nabito: Evoluce bojové scény • Wickovy kaskadérské kousky • CarFu • Vystřižené scény • Výcvik Johna Wicka John Wick 3 (BLU-RAY) Ve třetí části této adrenalinové akční série má super zabiják John Wick (Keanu Reeves) v patách celou armádu lovců odměn usilujících o získání 14 miliónů dolarů vypsaných na jeho hlavu. Poté, co porušil pravidla a zabil člena tajného mezinárodního spolku nájemných vrahů High Table se z Johna Wicka stává excommunicado - psanec, který je terčem zabijáků po celém světě. John Wick 4 (BLU-RAY) John Wick (Keanu Reeves) odhalí cestu, jak porazit Nejvyšší radu. Než se mu však podaří získat svobodu, musí čelit novému nepříteli, který má mocné spojence po celém světě. Bude to o to težší, že nová spojenectví mění staré přátele v nepřátele.Bonusy: • Chad a Keanu: Filmoví párťáci • Zabijákův trénink • Nástroje smrti • Psychologie zabijáka • Boj slepého muže • Do kvádra a do zbraně • Kaskadérské efekty • Jeden vražedný záběr • Řežba v ulicích • V temnotách • Na počest mrtvých • Wickův svět • Trailery

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Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences.Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she’s hiding. Despite Landon’s psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected. But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia’s past, so do the horrors that haunt her.She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her? This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren t to everyone s liking. Please check the author s note for content warnings before reading.

Objev podobné jako God of Ruin - Rina Kent

â ˜A page-turnerâ ¦ youâ ™ll get your moneyâ ™s worth out of this oneâ ™ Stephen King Riveting Sunday Times Linwood Barclay is a flat-out master of the modern thriller, and I Will Ruin You is impossible to put down. You need this book in your life David KoeppWHEN IT S LIFE OR DEATH, WHO CAN YOU TRUST?Teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when a former student shows up at school with a vest packed with explosives, he springs into action. Thanks to his quick thinking, Richard averts a major tragedy but his moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settleâ ¦As events rapidly spiral out of control, Richard is drawn into a tangled web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth, Richard discovers that there s something dangerously wrong in the town. Everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves.International bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with a breathtaking new thriller.PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:â ˜Barclay deserves all the accolades that routinely flow his way, as this hypnotic outing attestsâ ™ Financial Timesâ ˜Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turnerâ ™ The Timesâ ˜Pacy and tense, itâ ™s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit fasterâ ™ The Sunâ ˜Youâ ™ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writerâ ™ The Independentâ ˜Totally absorbingâ ¦ brilliant stuffâ ™ Neil Lancasterâ ˜A superior thrillerâ ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜A suspense masterâ ™ Stephen King

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I’m out for revenge.After careful planning, I gave the man who messed with my family a taste of his own medicine.I thought it’d end there.It didn’t.Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and my worst nightmare.He’s decided that I’m the new addition to his chess game.Too bad for him, I’m no pawn.If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility.He says he’ll ruin me.Little does he know that ruination goes both ways.This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

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Asimov or Clarke might have written this â “ Stephen Baxter, co-author of The Long EarthA scout ship discovers a human outpost lying derelict in space â “ and a planet better left unexplored. Set in the same universe as Children of Time, this is a thrilling narrative from the award-winning Adrian Tchaikovsky.It has been waiting through the ages. Now it s time . . .Thousands of years ago, Earthâ ™s terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life â “ but it was their mission to overwrite it with the memory of Earth. Then humanityâ ™s great empire fell, and the programâ ™s decisions were lost to time.Aeons later, humanity and its new spider allies detected fragmentary radio signals between the stars. They dispatched an exploration vessel, hoping to find cousins from old Earth.But those ancient terraformers awoke something on Nod. Something better left undisturbed.And it has been waiting for them. Books like this are why we read science fiction - Ian McDonald, author of the Luna seriesChildren of Ruin follows Adrian Tchaikovsky s extraordinary Children of Time, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke award. It is set in the same universe, with new characters and an original narrative.

Objev podobné jako Children of Ruin - Adrian Tchaikovsky

She lives by her intuition. He feeds on her pleasure . . . Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared.Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian – royalty who feed on mortal pleasure. Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world. And so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood.In exchange for his protection, she grants him information. When her intuition leads her to save a travelling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning – and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy.One day he’ll be her doom. When the Baron takes an interest in the prince, and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the latter’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion.And, with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe. Calista must choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall. Fall of Ruin and Wrath is a captivating romantic fantasy from a mega bestselling author and global sensation.

Objev podobné jako Fall of Ruin and Wrath - Jennifer L. Armentrout