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A provocative essay collection that theorizes the Renaissance through the lens of kink. The Kinky Renaissance is a groundbreaking collection of essays that explore kink as a theoretical analytic, a historical formation, and an aesthetic mode. The essays in this work expand the sexual archive and its lexicon by introducing new vocabularies to familiar sexual scenes in early modern literature and culture and by bringing lesser-known scenes to bear on the study of sexuality in the period. Providing a capacious theory of sexuality and historical precedents for contemporary kinky practices, The Kinky Renaissance explores the erotic potential of early modern literature and pauses over various kinks nestled between and beside them. The collection boldly argues for a broader concept of a kinky Renaissanceâ ”one which reorients the terms of both the history of sexuality and queer theory more broadly.

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JULY 24 TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTHFrom the critically acclaimed author of CECILY comes an intimate and gripping novel perfect for fans of Hilary Mantel, Madeline Miller and Maggie Oâ ™Farrell. A triumph The Times Electrifying Daily Mail History at its most powerful Jennifer Saint1461. Through blood and battle Edward has gained Englandâ ™s throne â “ king by right and conquest â “ eighteen years old and unstoppable. Cecily has piloted his rise to power and stands at his shoulder now, first to claim the title Kingâ ™s Mother.But to win a throne is not to keep it and war is come again. As brother betrays brother, and trusted cousins turn treacherous, other mothers rise up to fight for other sons. Cecily must focus her will to defeat every challenge. Wherever they come from. Whatever the cost.For there can be only one King, and only one Kingâ ™s Mother.From the Wars of the Roses to the dawn of the Tudor age, this is a story of mothers and sons; of maternal ferocity and female ambition - of all they can build and all they can destroy.PRAISE FOR ANNIE GARTHWAITE: Elegant and propulsive . . . I had to fight myself to put it down A.K. Blakemore Family dynamics at their most fierce - timeless and brilliant! Kate Sawyer Has the new Hilary Mantel arrived? Sunday Telegraph A vividly female perspective on the Wars of the Roses Imogen Hermes Gowar

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Winner of The HWA Gold Crown 2020From the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the time of King Charles II.Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!A royal scandalâ ¦ In the Court of Charles II, itâ ™s a dangerous time to be alive â “ a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or death. The discovery of a body at the home of one of the highest courtiers in the land could therefore have catastrophic consequences.A shocking murderâ ¦ James Marwood, a traitorâ ™s son, is ordered to cover up the killing. But the dead man is known to Marwood â “ as is the most likely culprit, Cat Lovett.The stakes have never been higherâ ¦Marwood is sure Cat is innocent so determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out. If he makes a mistake, it could threaten the King himselfâ ¦Praise for Andrew Taylorâ ˜One of the best historical crime writers todayâ ™ The Timesâ ˜If you like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary Mantel, youâ ™ll love Andrew Taylorâ ™ Peter Jamesâ ˜Effortlessly authenticâ ¦grippingâ ¦moving and believable. An excellent workâ ™ C. J. Sansomâ ˜This is historical crime fiction at its dazzling bestâ ™ Guardianâ ˜One of the best historical novelists aroundâ ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜A breathtakingly ambitious picture of an eraâ ™ Financial Timesâ ˜A masterclass in writing for the genreâ ™ Ann Cleevesâ ˜Andrew Taylor is one of our finest storytellers Antonia Hodgsonâ ˜Vivid and compellingâ ™ Observerâ ˜A novel filled with intrigue, duplicity, scandal and betrayal, whose author now vies with another master of the genre, C. J. Sansomâ ™ Spectatorâ ˜Taylor brings the 17th century to life so vividly that one can almost smell itâ ™ Guardianâ ˜A most artful and delightful book, that will both amuse and chillâ ™ Daily Telegraph

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A WMF Kineo sorozatú 15 cm-es konyhakés alapvető eszköz minden konyhában. Speciálisan edzett rozsdamentes acél pengéje a WMF Performance Cut technológiának köszönhetően hosszú ideig marad éles. Az ergonomikus fogantyú és a német gyártás biztosítja a tartósságot és a kiváló használati élményt.

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Ugandan literature can boast of an international superstar in Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi Economist An award-winning debut that vividly reimagines Uganda’s troubled history through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan In this epic tale of fate, fortune and legacy, Jennifer Makumbi vibrantly brings to life this corner of Africa and this colourful family as she reimagines the history of Uganda through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan. The year is 1750. Kintu Kidda sets out for the capital to pledge allegiance to the new leader of the Buganda kingdom. Along the way he unleashes a curse that will plague his family for generations. Blending oral tradition, myth, folktale and history, Makumbi weaves together the stories of Kintu’s descendants as they seek to break free from the burden of their past to produce a majestic tale of clan and country – a modern classic.

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Set ten years after the events in Prince of the Blood , this book is a remarkable adventure of mystery and magic.In Amos Trask s ship, Prince Nicholas and Squire Harry set sail for a friendly visit to Uncle Martin in Crydee. But while the two are guests in Crydee, disaster strikes.Nicholas, third son of Prince Arutha, is a gifted youngster, but sheltered by life at his fatherâ ™s court in Krondor. To learn more of the world outside the palace walls, Nicholas and his squire, Harry, set sail for pastoral Crydee, where Arutha grew up.Shortly after their arrival, Crydee is brutally attacked. The castle is reduced to ruins, the townspeople slaughtered and two young noblewomen â “ friends of Nicholas â “ are abducted.As Nicholas ventures further from the familiar landmarks of his home in pursuit of the invaders, he learns that there is more at stake than the fate of his friends, more even than fate of the Kingdom of the Isles, for behind the murderous pirates stands a force that threatens the entire world of Midkemia, and only he is destined to confront this terrifying threat.

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A WMF Kineo 20 cm-es szakácskése alapvető eszköz minden otthoni és professzionális konyhában. A különlegesen edzett rozsdamentes acél pengéjét a WMF Performance Cut technológia hosszú távú élességgel ruházza fel, miközben ergonomikus kialakítása kényelmes használatot biztosít. A német gyártású kés kiváló ár-érték arányt kínál.

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A WMF Kineo santoku kés 18 cm-es pengével rendelkezik, amely speciális mintázatú, hogy az alapanyagok ne tapadjanak hozzá. A WMF Performance Cut technológia biztosítja a pengék hosszú élettartamú élességét. A kést Németországban gyártják, és ergonomikus fogantyúval látták el a kényelmes használat érdekében.

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A WMF Kineo porcoló kés 20 cm-es pengével rendelkezik, amely speciálisan edzett rozsdamentes acélból készült. A WMF Performance Cut technológia garantálja a hosszú távú élességet, míg az ergonomikus fogantyú biztosítja a kényelmes használatot. A kés Németországban készül, és kiváló ár-érték arányt kínál.

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A WMF Kineo sorozatú kínai zöldségvágó kés 18,5 cm hosszú, különlegesen edzett rozsdamentes acél pengével rendelkezik. A kés zöldségek, saláták, gombák, fűszernövények és baromfi vágására egyaránt alkalmas. A WMF Performance Cut technológia és ergonomikus fogantyúja biztosítja a hatékony és kényelmes használatot.

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A WMF Kineo kínai stílusú aprítókés 17 cm-es, különlegesen edzett rozsdamentes acél pengével rendelkezik. A WMF Performance Cut technológia biztosítja a hosszantartó élességet, míg az ergonomikus fogantyú optimális kezelhetőséget nyújt. A kés Németországban készül, és sokoldalúan használható különböző alapanyagok aprítására.

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A WMF Kineo univerzális kés 12 cm-es pengével rendelkezik, amely speciálisan edzett rozsdamentes acélból készült. A WMF Performance Cut technológia biztosítja a pengék hosszú távú élességét, míg az ergonomikus fogantyú kényelmes használatot tesz lehetővé. A kést Németországban gyártják, kiváló ár-érték aránnyal.

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A WMF Kineo sorozatú 9 cm pengéjű zöldségkés szeletelésre, hámozásra, kockázásra és dekorálásra egyaránt alkalmas. A speciálisan edzett rozsdamentes acél pengéjét a WMF Performance Cut technológia hosszú távú élességgel ruházza fel. Az ergonomikus fogantyúval ellátott, Németországban gyártott kés kiváló választás otthoni és professzionális konyhák számára is.

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A WMF Kineo 6 darabos késkészlet bambusztartóban professzionális minőséget kínál otthoni használatra. A készlet tartalmaz egy 20 cm-es főzőkést, húskést, kenyérkést, zöldségkést és ollót, mindegyik speciális rozsdamentes acél pengével. A készlet Németországban készült, és nem mosogatógép biztonságos.

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â ˜Langley ... understands how to excite people about the past â ” more so, perhaps, than most academicsâ ™ â “ The New York Times Philippa Langley has done it again. â “ The TimesA HISTORY HIT BOOK OF THE MONTHHistory re-written: has the 540-year-old mystery been solved?â ˜The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard IIIâ ™s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.â ™ - Philippa LangleyIn the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where theyâ ™d been lodged by the Kingâ ™s Council â “ their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of British history was born. Over the centuries, historians have debated tirelessly about the fate of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York: did they die in the Tower? Did they escape? Were they murdered?After astonishing success in locating and laying to rest Richard III, Philippa Langley turns her forensic focus onto this enduring case, teaming up with criminal investigative experts, historians, archivists and researchers from around the world in her groundbreaking The Missing Princes Project. Following years of extensive research, investigation and formidable dedication, this landmark study has finally reached completion, with stunning conclusions.In The Princes in the Tower: Solving Historyâ ™s Greatest Cold Case, join Langley as she records the painstaking investigative work undertaken and lays out the evidence to reveal the remarkable untold story. Here she is able, finally, to address any injustice and solve the mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower once and for all.Compelling in breadth and detail, this book asks its readers to re-examine what they thought they knew about one of our greatest historical mysteries. Perfect for fans of the period and the likes of Dan Jones, Philippa Gregory and Janina Ramirez.

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REVISED PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURING NEW DISCOVERIESAfter ten years of research, The Missing Princes Project is now concluded and the results are inâ ¦ Philippa Langley has done it again. - The Timesâ ˜Langley ... understands how to excite people about the past â ” more so, perhaps, than most academicsâ ™ - The New York Timesâ ˜Philippa Langley deserves huge credit for her discoveries.â ™ - The Spectatorâ ˜a phenomenal untold story.â ™ - History Hit (Book of the Month)â ˜a gripping and ingenious work of historical detectionâ ™ - The Wall Street JournalHistory re-written: how a 540-year-old mystery has been solved.â ˜The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard IIIâ ™s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.â ™ - Philippa LangleyIn the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where theyâ ™d been lodged by the Kingâ ™s Council â “ their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of British history was born. Over the centuries, historians have debated tirelessly about the fate of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York: did they die in the Tower? Did they escape? Were they murdered?After astonishing success in locating and laying to rest Richard III, Philippa Langley turns her forensic focus onto this enduring case, teaming up with criminal investigative experts, historians, archivists and researchers from around the world in her groundbreaking The Missing Princes Project. Following ten years of extensive research, investigation and formidable dedication, this landmark study has finally reached completion, with stunning conclusions.In The Princes in the Tower: How History s Greatest Case Was Solved, join Langley as she records the painstaking investigative work undertaken and lays out the evidence to reveal the remarkable untold story. Here she is able, finally, to address any injustice and solve the mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower once and for all.Compelling in breadth and detail, this book asks its readers to re-examine what they thought they knew about one of our greatest historical mysteries. Perfect for fans of the period and the likes of Dan Jones, Philippa Gregory and Janina Ramirez.

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â ˜The perfect mix of funny, foul and fearfulâ ™ Metroâ ˜Brilliantly imagined â ¦ laugh-out-loud funnyâ ™ Sunday ExpressThe first book in the bestselling, gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series â “ perfect for readers of 7+Meet Amelia Fang! Everyoneâ ™s favourite little vampire.Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (DON T CALL HER BEAST!) and Grimaldi the reaper than dance at her parents annual Barbaric Ball.And when the Kingâ ™s spoiled son Tangine captures Squashy, Amelia and her friends must escape the party to plan a daring rescue! In their race against time, they begin to realise things in Nocturnia may not be quite what they seem â ¦Join Amelia on her very first adventure. She won t bite!This gloriously ghostly series from the creator of EVIL EMPEROR PENGUIN is perfect for 7-9 year olds and fans of THE WORST WITCH and WITCH WARS. Amelia Fang is a modern Wednesday Addams â “ but much more loveable!Praise for Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball: Brilliantly imagined â ¦ laugh-out-loud funny Sunday Express The perfect mixture of funny, foul and fearful MetroAlso in the gorgeously gothic AMELIA FANG series:AMELIA FANG AND THE BARBARIC BALLAMELIA FANG AND THE UNICORN LORDSAMELIA FANG AND THE MEMORY THIEFAMELIA FANG AND THE HALF MOON HOLIDAYAMELIA FANG AND THE LOST YETI TREASUREAMELIA FANG AND THE NAUGHTY CATICORNSAMELIA FANG AND THE TROUBLE WITH TOADS

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In 1837, Queen Victoria inherited an army that had not changed greatly from that which defeated Napoleon in 1815, although reform was already under way. The process of reorganization and modernization, however, continued throughout her reign. As the British army protected and extended the Empire, it strove to adapt to rapidly advancing technology and an incredible array of enemies and environments. This was the period in which many of the of its most famous battle honours were won, such as Balaklava, Rorkeâ ™s Drift and Omdurman. Gabriele Esposito gives a comprehensive overview of the history, organization, weapons and uniforms of the various components of the British army. All branches of the service are included: Foot Guards, line infantry, Highland infantry, light infantry, rifle corps (the Kingâ ™s Royal Rifle Corps and the Rifle Brigade), Life Guards and Horse Guards, Dragoon Guards, Dragoons, Light Dragoons, Hussars, Lancers, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Army Service Corps. The Royal Marines and Royal Marine Artillery, while technically part of the Royal Navy, are also covered as they often fought with the land forces. The â ˜legionsâ ™ of British volunteers who fought abroad and the foreign military units in British service are also considered. He traces the great changes that happened across the period in both military dress (the famous red coats giving way to khaki) and equipment (notably, muskets being replaced by breech-loading rifles and machine guns). Dozens of beautiful colour artworks illustrate this glorious period of British military history.

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EIGHT GENERATIONS OF BOLEYN WOMEN FROM THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY TO 1603The Boleyn family appeared from nowhere at the end of the fourteenth century, moving from peasant to princess in only a few generations. The women of the family brought about its advancement, beginning with the heiresses Alice Bracton Boleyn, Anne Hoo Boleyn and Margaret Butler Boleyn, who brought wealth and aristocratic connections. Then there was Elizabeth Howard Boleyn, who was rumoured to have been the mistress of Henry VIII, along with her daughter Mary and niece Madge, who certainly were. Anne Boleyn became the kingâ ™s second wife and her aunts, Lady Boleyn and Lady Shelton, helped bring her to the block. The infamous Jane Boleyn, the last of her generation, betrayed her husband before dying on the scaffold with Queen Catherine Howard.The next generation was no less turbulent and Catherine Carey, the daughter of Mary Boleyn, fled from England to avoid persecution under Mary Tudor. Her daughter, Lettice, was locked in bitter rivalry with the greatest Boleyn lady of all, Elizabeth I, winning the battle for the affections of Robert Dudley but losing her position in society as a consequence. Finally, another Catherine Carey, the Countess of Nottingham, was so close to her cousin, the queen, that Elizabeth died of grief following her death.The Boleyn family was the most ambitious dynasty of the sixteenth century, rising dramatically to prominence in the early years of a century that would end with a Boleyn on the throne.

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During the bloody years of the First English Civil War, as the battles of Edgehill, Newbury and Naseby raged, another war was being fought. Its combatants fought with cunning and deceit in a hidden conflict that nevertheless would steer the course of history. The story of the spies and intelligence-gatherers of the Roundheads and Royalists is one that sheds new light on the birth of the Commonwealth.In â ˜To Walk in the Darkâ ™, intelligence specialist John Ellis presents the first comprehensive analysis of the First English Civil War intelligence services. He details the methods of the Roundhead spies who provided their commanders with a constant flow of information about the movements of the Kingâ ™s armies, describes the earliest use of code-breaking and mail interception and shows how the Cavalier intelligence forces were overcome. He also reveals the intelligence personnel themselves: the shadowy spymasters, agents and femme fatales.The descriptions of how intelligence information was used in the main battles are particularly fascinating and show how intelligence information played a decisive role in determining the outcome of the Civil War itself.

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⠘I was mesmerised⠙ LAURA SHEPPERSON, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Heroines⠘This gripping, vividly evoked novel takes the reader to the dark heart of the 16th century ⠦ unforgettable Tracy Borman, author of The King⠙s WitchNothing scares men like witchcraft⠦1589. Scottish housemaid Geillis and Danish courtier Margareta lead opposite lives, but they both know one thing: when a man cries ⠜witch⠝, no woman is safe.Yet when the marriage of King James VI and Princess Anna of Denmark brings Geillis and Margareta together, everything they supposed about good, evil, men, and women, is cast in a strange and brilliant new light.For the first time in history, could black magic ⠓ or rumours of it ⠓ be a very real tool for women⠙s political gain?As the North Berwick witch trials whip Scotland ⠓ and her king ⠓ into a frenzy of paranoia, the clock is ticking. Can Margareta and Geillis keep each other safe? And once the burnings are over, in whose hands will power truly lie?Inspired by the incredible true story that set 16th-century Scotland and Denmark alight, The Burnings is 2023⠙s most bewitching debut novel, by a multi-awardwinning new star of historical fiction.⠘A beautifully written re-imagining ⠦ clever and tantalising⠙ S.G. MacLeanREADERS LOVE THE BURNINGS⠘I was blown away ⠦ so gripping, at times it was very hard to put down. I was pulled in emotionally ⠦ I do not have any negative comments about this story at all. Brilliantly put together⠙ Danielle Graham, (Dee, Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I can t recommend this highly enough. It is well written, well researched, and a totally enthralling read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘What stands out for me is the clear level of research that went into the writing, plot and characters⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Beautifully written, I was transported ⠦ The author has a talent for bringing historical figures and events to life ⠦ This reminded me of Tracy Borman⠙s The King⠙s Witch and I⠙d love to read more from this author⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘What a great story⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This book is up there with the best of them⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, was executed on 19 May 1536. Her sister Mary, rumoured mistress to the monarch, lived on and survived the kingâ ™s wrath. But this is not the end of the tale of the Boleyns and the British Royal family â “ their stories have remained entwined for almost 500 years, through countless wars, crises and triumphs.In this book, Amanda Harvey Purse delves into the archives to tell the remarkable story of a number of individuals who form part of the Boleyn bloodline, spanning the worlds of the military, art and politics. Among those featured are Robert Devereux, executed for treason after leading an army against the government in the early seventeenth century; Lettice Knollys, banished from the court of Elizabeth I after marrying the wrong man; and Cecilia Nina Bowesâ ‘Lyon, the grandmother of and godmother to Elizabeth II, who married Claude Bowes-Lyon and played a significant role in the convalescence of soldiers during the First World War.

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â ˜An incisive, inspiring and vitally illuminating account of a city which changed the ancient world and which deserves to be remembered by the modern. A masterful book written by a master historian.â ™ â “ Bettany Hughes, bestselling author of Istanbul and Helen of Troy Continuously inhabited for five millennia, and at one point the most powerful city in Ancient Greece, Thebes has been overshadowed by its better-known rivals, Athens and Sparta. According to myth, the city was founded when Kadmos sowed dragonâ ™s teeth into the ground and warriors sprang forth, ready not only to build the fledgling city but to defend it from all-comers. It was Herculesâ ™ birthplace and the home of the Sphinx, whose riddle Oedipus solved, winning the Theban crown and the kingâ ™s widow in marriage, little knowing that the widow was his mother, Jocasta. The cityâ ™s history is every bit as rich as its mythic origins, from siding with the Persian invaders when their emperor, Xerxes, set out to conquer Aegean Greece, to siding with Sparta â “ like Thebes an oligarchy â “ to defeat Periclesâ ™ democratic Athens, to being utterly destroyed on the orders of Alexander the Great. In Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece, the acclaimed classical historian Paul Cartledge brings the city vividly to life, and argues that it is central to our understanding of the ancient Greeksâ ™ achievements â “ whether politically or culturally â “ and thus to our own culture and civilization.

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I knew the site of the hut and the hill behind it up which I had rushed, and in the flickering glow the eyes of the rats still shone with a sort of phosphorescence. Beyond the genre-defining influence of Dracula, Bram Stoker was also a master of the short story form. This new collection of the author’s tales represents his diverse interests in the macabre and uncanny, ranging from the hallucinatory and dreamlike in ‘The Shadow Builder’ and ‘In the Valley of the Shadow’ to the more overtly horrifying in the mini- masterpieces of ‘The Judge’s House’ and ‘The Burial of the Rats’. Alongside acknowledged classics of the horror short story canon, this new volume also includes obscurities such as the darkly comic ‘Old Hoggen: A Mystery’ and the morbid fairy tale ‘The Castle of the King’ to reflect the full brilliance of the legendary writer.

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Now a major TV series, Mary George, starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine.The Kingâ ™s Assassin is the scandalous story of George Villiers, lover â “ and murderer â “ of King James I.The rise of George Villiers from minor gentry to royal power seemed to defy gravity. Becoming gentleman of the royal bedchamber in 1615, the young gallant enraptured James, Britainâ ™s first Stuart king, royal adoration reaching such an intensity that the king declared he wanted the courtier to become his â ˜wifeâ ™. For a decade, Villiers was at the kingâ ™s side â “ at court, on state occasions and in bed, right up to Jamesâ ™s death in March 1625.Almost immediately, Villiersâ ™ many enemies accused him of poisoning the king. A parliamentary investigation was launched, but the charges came to nothing, and were relegated to a historical footnote.Now, new historical scholarship suggests that a deadly combination of hubris and vulnerability did indeed drive Villiers to kill the man who made him. It may have been by accident, but there is compelling evidence that Villiers, overcome by ambition and frustrated by Jamesâ ™s passive approach to government, poisoned him.In The Kingâ ™s Assassin, acclaimed author Benjamin Wooley examines this remarkable, even tragic story. Combining vivid characterization and a strong narrative with historical scholarship and forensic investigation, Woolley tells the story of King Jamesâ ™s death, and of the captivating figure at its centre. What emerges is a compelling portrait of a royal favourite whose charisma overwhelmed those around him and, ultimately, himself.

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Much has been written about Charles Iâ ™s reign, about the brutal civil war into which his pursuit of unfettered power plunged the realm, and about the Commonwealth regime that followed his defeat and execution. His reign is one that shaped the future of the British monarchy, and his legacy still remains with us today.The Prisoner King provides an examination of the crucial period encompassing Charles Iâ ™s captivity after his surrender to the Scots at Newark in May 1646. Not only were the subsequent months before his trial a time when the human dimension of the kingâ ™s predicament assumed intensity, they were also a critical watershed when the entire nation stood at the most fateful of crossroads.For Charles himself â “ as subterfuge, espionage and assassination rumours escalated on all fronts, escape attempts foundered, and tensions with his absent wife mounted agonisingly â “ the test was supreme. Yet, in a painful passage involving both stubborn impenitence and uncommon fortitude in the face of â ˜barbarous usageâ ™ by his captors, the â ˜Man of Bloodâ ™ would ultimately come to merit his unique place in history as Englandâ ™s â ˜martyr kingâ ™.

Objev podobné jako The Prisoner King - John Matusiak

A stunning gift edition of the Sunday Times and Telegraph Children’s Book of the Year—the “action-packed” sequel to The Letter for the King (Daily Mail) Young Sir Tiuri searches for a missing knight in the perilous, magical forest of the Wild Wood—where discerning friend from foe is no easy task . . . One of the King’s most trusted knights has vanished in the snow, so young Sir Tiuri and his best friend Piak must journey into the shadowy heart of the forest to find him. The Wild Wood is a place of mysteries, rumors and whispered tales. A place of lost cities, ancient curses, robbers, princesses, and Men in Green. As the darkness surrounds him and reports grow of secret plots and ruthless enemies, Tiuri finds himself alone and fighting for survival—caught in a world where good and evil wear the same face, and the wrong move could cost him his life.

Objev podobné jako The Secrets of the Wild Wood - Tonke Dragtová

In a bestselling work of profound and lasting importance, the late Albert Hourani told the definitive history of the Arab peoples from the seventh century, when the new religion of Islam began to spread from the Arabian peninsula westwards, to the present day. It is a masterly distillation of a lifetime of scholarship and a unique insight into a perpetually troubled region.This updated edition by Malise Ruthven adds a substantial new chapter which includes recent events such as 9/11, the US invasion of Iraq and its bloody aftermath, the fall of the Mubarak and Ben Ali regimes in Egypt and Tunisia, and the incipient civil war in Syria, bringing Hourani s magisterial history up to date. Ruthven suggests that while Hourani can hardly have been expected to predict in detail the massive upheavals that have shaken the Arab world recently he would not have been entirely surprised, given the persistence of the kin-patronage networks he describes in his book and the challenges now posed to them by a new media-aware generation of dissatisfied youth.In a new biographical preface, Malise Ruthven shows how Hourani s perspectives on Arab history were shaped by his unique background as an English-born Arab Christian with roots in the Levant.

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Now a major TV seriesWinner of the Man Booker Prize 2012Winner of the 2012 Costa Book of the YearShortlisted for the 2013 Womenâ ™s Prize for Fictionâ ˜Simply exceptionalâ ¦I envy anyone who hasnâ ™t yet read itâ ™ Daily Mailâ ˜A gripping story of tumbling fury and terrorâ ™ Independent on SundayWith this historic win for Bring Up the Bodies, Hilary Mantel becomes the first British author and the first woman to be awarded two Man Booker Prizes.By 1535 Thomas Cromwell is Chief Minister to Henry VIII, his fortunes having risen with those of Anne Boleyn, the kingâ ™s new wife. But Anne has failed to give the king an heir, and Cromwell watches as Henry falls for plain Jane Seymour. Cromwell must find a solution that will satisfy Henry, safeguard the nation and secure his own career. But neither minister nor king will emerge unscathed from the bloody theatre of Anneâ ™s final days.An astounding literary accomplishment, Bring Up the Bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists.

Objev podobné jako Bring Up the Bodies - Hilary Mantelová

Now a major TV seriesWinner of the Man Booker Prize 2012Winner of the 2012 Costa Book of the YearShortlisted for the 2013 Womenâ ™s Prize for Fictionâ ˜Simply exceptionalâ ¦I envy anyone who hasnâ ™t yet read itâ ™Daily Mailâ ˜A gripping story of tumbling fury and terrorâ ™Independent on SundayWith this historic win for Bring Up the Bodies, Hilary Mantel becomes the first British author and the first woman to be awarded two Man Booker Prizes.By 1535 Thomas Cromwell is Chief Minister to Henry VIII, his fortunes having risen with those of Anne Boleyn, the kingâ ™s new wife. But Anne has failed to give the king an heir, and Cromwell watches as Henry falls for plain Jane Seymour. Cromwell must find a solution that will satisfy Henry, safeguard the nation and secure his own career. But neither minister nor king will emerge unscathed from the bloody theatre of Anneâ ™s final days.An astounding literary accomplishment, Bring Up the Bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists.

Objev podobné jako Bring Up the Bodies - Hilary Mantelová

A theatre company bring secrets, magic and murder along with them on their ‘Plague Tour’, in this bewitching historical mystery starring physician-sleuth Dr Gabriel Taverner. Plausible period detail and characters who feel real bolster the involving plot, and the prose and pacing are both top-notch. The prolific Clare shows no sign of running out of steam - Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewOctober, 1604. Plague has hit London, and the theatres are closed. But the capital’s loss is Plymouth’s gain, when a London theatre troupe, the Company, arrive on their ‘Plague Tour’.Country physician Gabriel Taverner is both bewitched and unnerved by the Company’s sexually charged staging of Othello. The play thrums with magic and witchcraft – perilous subjects, with the King’s deadly spies lurking around every corner.When Gabriel’s good friend, Coroner Theophilus Davey, tells him of a dangerous, whispered conversation overheard during a brief break, suggesting one of the cast fled London in possession of a terrible secret, Gabriel is even more relieved the Company will soon be on their way.But then one of the actors collapses, and Gabriel finds himself caught in a waking nightmare, where nothing is as it appears. Death is stalking the Company – but how can Gabriel hope to catch a cold-blooded killer, if he can’t even trust the evidence of his own eyes?This page-turning historical mystery will appeal to readers who enjoy theatrical settings, head-scratching puzzles and creepy atmospherics.

Objev podobné jako Magic in the Weave - Alys Clare

After returning to her realm, Cassia continues to use the magic sheâ ™d discovered in Selene. Little did she know, that wasnâ ™t allowed and because of it, sheâ ™s abducted by the king. Luckily, Prince Lochlan is still living in the castle pretending to be under the kingâ ™s command. After Lochlan frees Cassia, they all need to flee Selene to escape the king and find allies elsewhere.But in this new realm, all the inhabitants are afraid of the dark where a shadow is lurking, feeding upon them.With nowhere else to go, they have to choose, either they face the king or this eternal shadow.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress

Objev podobné jako The Eternal Shadow - Shameez Patel Papathanasiou

A celebration of King Charles III, initiative to support and encourage artists by restarting the tradition of travelling with an official tour artist. In 1985, King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, asked the painter John Ward to accompany him on an official tour to Italy to make an artistic record of the visit. In so doing, he began an inspiring tradition that celebrates its fortieth anniversary in 2025, with forty-two different artists having accompanied the King on sixty-nine official tours to ninety-five different countries worldwide. Â This book relates the extraordinary stories of these visits and celebrates the work of the tour artists. Their recollections are revealed in a series of individual interviews, and their anecdotes, personal reflections and glimpses behind the scenes provide a fascinating insight into the unique essence of life on a royal tour. Â The book is both a celebration of the Kingâ ™s initiative to support and encourage artists and a unique and compelling account of this very special royal tradition. Sumptuously illustrated with some of the many hundreds of works produced by artists who were inspired by the Kingâ ™s generosity and his unswerving commitment to the arts, the book honours the power of an artist to record what a photograph never can, in the incomparable setting of a royal tour. Â Published in association with Royal Collection Trust Â

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This collection brings together the four plays that feature Ionesco⠙s everyman protagonist Jean Bérenger. In ⠘The Killer⠙, he comes across a ⠜radiant city⠝, an ideal civilization which is being terrorized by a killer, whom he tries to help apprehend. In ⠘Rhinoceros⠙, he is the only person in a provincial town who is not affected by a condition that turns its victims into the eponymous horned beast. In ⠘Exit the King⠙, he is the powerful King Bérenger the First, who refuses to accept that he is dying. And in ⠘A Stroll in the Air⠙ he acquires the capacity of flight and sees another world lying beyond the clouds.While each play in the Bérenger cycle is unique, they are all prime examples of Ionesco⠙s conception of the theatre of the absurd, and touch on themes that preoccupied the author throughout his career, such as mortality, alienation, freedom and the evils of Fascism. This volume constitutes a perfect introduction to one of the twentieth century⠙s most original and influential playwrights.

Objev podobné jako The Berenger Plays - Eugéne Ionesco

Embroiled in war, Alan Lewrie is in for the fight of his life After being shipped off to the navy, Alan Lewrie has found his sea legs. Although a stark contrast to the social whirl of London, his rise in status to naval officer rather suits him.When, alongside the crew of the Desperate, he finds himself entangled in the siege of Yorktown, he is forced to fight for his life. But rescuing a loyalist family, along with their attractive daughter Caroline, gets Lewrie in even hotter waterâ ¦The second action-packed instalment of The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures is perfect for fans of Philip McCutchan, Julian Stockwin and Patrick Oâ ™Brian.â ˜You could get addicted to this series. Easily.â ™ New York Times Book Reviewâ ˜The best naval series since C. S. Forester . . . Recommended.â ™ Library Journalâ ˜Fast-moving. . . A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there s nothing missing. Wonderful stuff.â ™ Kirkus ReviewsThe Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures The King s Coat The French Admiral The King s Commission The King s Privateer The Gun Ketch H.M.S. Cockerel The Kingâ ™s Commander Jesterâ ™s Fortune The Kingâ ™s Captain Sea of Grey

Objev podobné jako The French Admiral - Dewey Lambdin

From Beachy Head to Brighton, and from Chichester to Rye, Flaming Sussex sees our intrepid trio plunge once again into the dark heart of Englandâ ˜Beautifully crafted by Sansom, Professor Morley promises to become a little gem of English crime writing; sample him nowâ ™ Daily MailAt about four oâ ™clock on 5th November 1937, Miss Lizzie Walter, a teacher at the Kingâ ™s Road Primary School in Lewes, said goodbye to her young pupils. The children clattered out into the dark streets, preparing for that nightâ ™s revelries â “ and Miss Lizzie Walter was never seen alive again.Hitler, Mussolini and Pope Paul V are on fire. Fireworks explode and flaming tar barrels are being dragged through the streets. Bonfire Night in Lewes is the closest England comes to Mardis Gras. In their fifth adventure, Morley, Miriam and Sefton find themselves caught up in the celebrations and the chaos.On the morning after the night before, Sefton goes for a swim in Pells Pool, the oldest freshwater lido in England â “ in the very centre of Lewes â “ where he discovers a womanâ ™s body. She has drowned. Is it a misadventure or could it be â ¦ murder?Join Morley, Miriam and Sefton on another journey into the dark heart of England.

Objev podobné jako The Sussex Murder - Sansom Ian

Wonderful and moving Clare Chambers Utterly absorbing Sunday PostSHORTLISTED FOR THE WINSTON GRAHAM HISTORICAL PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZEJamesina Ross is long finished with men. But one night a stranger seeking lodgings knocks on the door of her tenement flat. He doesn t recognise her, but she remembers him at once. Not that she plans to mention it. She has no intention of trusting anyone enough to let herself be vulnerable again. A lifetime ago, growing up in a Highland glen, Jamesina Ross wrote songs about the land and the kin who had worked it for generations. But her music was no match for the violence her community faced in the Highland Clearances. Jamesina has borne the disfigurements of that day ever since, on her face and inside her head. Her lodger thinks that if she would only dare to open the past, she might have the chance of a future. This is a story about resilience, memory, resurrection - and those parts of who we are that nobody can take away. A beautiful exploration of unlooked-for love in later life, its contrariness and its awkward, surprising joys, this is a story about resilience, memory, resurrection - and those parts of who we are that nobody can take away.

Objev podobné jako Music in the Dark - Sally Magnusson

An essential guide to one of the worldâ ™s most remarkable, and often misunderstood, cities by the author of Why the Dutch Are Different. When Ben Coates injures his leg and needs to rebuild his strength by walking, he finds himself presented with an exciting opportunity: to rediscover the city he has been working in for over a decade, at a slower pace. He devises ten walks, each demonstrating a different chapter of Amsterdamâ ™s history, from its humble beginnings as a small fishing community through two Golden Ages, fuelled by the growth of the Dutch colonial empire, two world wars, and countless reinventions. Join Coates as he meanders past beautiful townhouses and glittering canals, dances at Pride celebrations, witnesses the Kingâ ™s apology at Keti Koti, attends a WW2 memorial, gets high at a coffee shop, walks through the red-light district, and gazes in awe at Rembrandt paintings, all the while illuminating modern Amsterdam by explaining its past. Blending travelogue and quirky history, The Invention of Amsterdam is an entertaining and sharply observed portrait of a fascinating and complicated city.

Objev podobné jako The Invention of Amsterdam - Ben Coates

King Kafu isnâ ™t afraid of anything... or so the people in his village think! The truth is, heâ ™s scared of the dark. One night, the king notices that a piece of the moon is missing, and each night the missing piece gets bigger! Can the villagers rise to the challenge and bring the moon safely to him? And will a young boy have the answer to the kingâ ™s problem? Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3)

Objev podobné jako Bug Club Pro Guided Y3 King Kafu and the Moon - Trish Cooke

A laugh-out-loud story about an enthusiastic king who learns the power of books!Itâ ™s Book Day, everyone!And the King of Books cannot wait to show off all the things that he can do with his magnificent collection.He can make dizzying book towers, fearsome book-quakes, and even handy book trays for his meals. Much to the horror of his trusty advisors, though, it seems that the King of Books is oblivious to their original purpose.But when a fearsome Moat Monster takes exception to the Kingâ ™s antics, the King of Books has to unlock the full potential of reading in order to save the realm.Gina Perry has crafted a comical story with friendly and bright art that treats all of her subjects with grace and compassion, and showcases the power of the written word (and also that books are much easier to read when you hold them the right side up).

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Court jester Will Somers is drawn into another gripping and entertaining mystery when malevolent forces strike again at the court of Henry VIII – and Anne Boleyn is the target.1536, London. Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is in peril. In the mid of night, court jester Will Somers is summoned to an urgent assignation when she discovers a body in her chamber. The queen wants Will to find out who the man is and how he ended up there. Is someone trying to frame her for his murder?Queen Anne has many enemies at court, and to make matters worse, Henry VIII is lining up his next conquest and suspects his queen of treason. Has the formidable Thomas Cromwell been whispering vile lies in the king’s ears, and could the queen be the target of a Catholic conspiracy? As further attacks plague the court, Will is determined to uncover the truth behind the plotting and devilry, but he will need to keep hold of all his wits to do so!

Objev podobné jako The Twilight Queen - Jeri Westerson

In an icebound palace of magic and menace, a young woman plots to outwit a cruel king in a bracing fantasy about love, found family, and immeasurable revenge. Brynja spent her childhood as a captive performer in Tenebris, the imposing mountain palace of King Kallias. Every night she risked death for the kingâ ™s entertainment until his rebellious son, Prince Ballast, helped her escape. Now twenty, Brynja has never forgotten the brutal king. Or forgiven him. Under the cloak of a three-month-long Winter Dark, Brynja is returning to Tenebris for revenge. Accompanied by a rival court, including the alluring Prince Vil, Brynja poses as diplomatic royalty to barter peace between nations. No one is better equipped to infiltrate the palace than Brynjaâ ”she remembers every hidden passage like a bad dream. But her quest to destroy Kallias is complicated by her feelings for Prince Ballast, whom she isnâ ™t sure she can still trust. And Kalliasâ ™s own quest to mine a catastrophic weapon of war buried in the mountainâ ™s heart will threaten them all, and force Brynja to face the darkest parts of herself. The lives of everyone she loves depend on the choices she must make. So, too, does the fate of the world.

Objev podobné jako While the Dark Remains - Joanna Ruth Meyerová

No clues, and everyoneâ ™s a suspectâ ¦Agatha Kyteler, regarded as a witch by her superstitious neighbours, has no shortage of enemies. But when her body is found frozen and mutilated in a hedge one wintry morning, there seem to be no clues as to who could be responsible.Until a local youth runs away and the hue and cry is raisedâ ¦Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the Kingâ ™s Peace, is not convinced of the youthâ ™s guilt, and he manages to persuade his close friend Simon Puttock to help him with the investigation. As they endeavour to find the true culprit, the darker, sinister side of the village begins to emerge.A chilling, incredibly compelling historical mystery from a legend of the genre, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and C. J. Sansom.Praise for Michael Jecksâ ˜Marvellously portrayedâ ™ C. J. Sansomâ ˜Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnitâ ™ Robert Lowâ ˜The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novelsâ ™ The Times

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The creatures of the supernatural black market stir with unrest, portending another deadly battle against humankind, in this fantasy horror novel from the author of The SilenceIn the dark underbelly of our world, there s a black market in arcane things—living and dead. Angela Gough has been pulled into this world, making her a criminal on the run.In London she encountered the Kin. They are satyrs and centaurs, Nephilim and wraiths—all hunted and slaughtered for their body parts. Fleeing back to the United States, Angela discovers the Kin are everywhere, and they are tired of being prey.When her niece Sammi is struck by lightning, she is drawn toward the mysterious Folded Land and its powerful and deadly ruler. Helped by her lover, Vince, and caught in the midst of a Kin uprising, Angela must locate Sammi before the girl is lost forever.

Objev podobné jako Relics - The Folded Land - Tim Lebbon

Spring, 1648.When Thomas Hill, a bookseller living in rural Hampshire, publishes a political pamphlet he has little idea of the trouble that will follow. He is quickly arrested, forced on a boat to Barbados and condemned to life as a slave to two of the islandâ ™s most notoriously violent brothers.In England war has erupted again, with London under threat of attack. When news of the kingâ ™s execution reaches the island, political stability is threatened and a fleet commanded by Sir George Ayscue arrives to take control of the island for Cromwell. The threat of violence increases. Thomas finds himself witness to abuse, poison, rape and savage brutality. When a coded message from Ayscue to a sympathiser on the island is intercepted, Thomas is asked to decipher it. A disastrous battle seems inevitable.But nothing turns out as planned. And as the death toll mounts, the escape Thomas has been relying on seems ever more unlikelyâ ¦

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This is the story of Englandâ ™s most famous, and notorious, king. The facts of Henry VIIIâ ™s life and reign were more astonishing, poignant and outlandish than the plot twists of most fiction. Henryâ ™s character was complex: he was a charismatic, ardent â “ and brash â “ young lover who married six times; a scholar with a deep love of poetry and music; an energetic hunter who loved the outdoors; a monarch whose lack of a male heir haunted him incessantly; and a ruthless leader who would stop at nothing to achieve his desires. His monumental decision to split from Rome and the Catholic Church was one that would forever shape the religious and political landscape of Britain. Combining magnificent storytelling with an extraordinary grasp of the pleasures and perils of power, Margaret George delivers a vivid portrait of Henry VIII and Tudor England and the powerhouse of players on its stage: Thomas Cromwell, Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas More and Anne Boleyn. It is also a narrative told from an original perspective: Margaret George writes from the Kingâ ™s point of view, injecting irreverent comments from Will Somers â “ Henryâ ™s jester and confidant.

Objev podobné jako The Autobiography Of Henry VIII - Margaret George

Performing Miracles. Facing Wild Lions. Confronting Demons. Transforming the World. From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the kingâ ™s courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christâ ™s love that his saintâ ™s day, February 12, has been associated with courtly love since the Middle Ages. St. Thomas Aquinas, the great teacher. Peter Claver, who cared for hundreds of thousands of people on slave ships after their voyage as captives. And Bernadette, whose vision of Mary instructed her to dig the spring that became the healing waters of Lourdes. Each saint is illustrated in a dramatic and stylized full-color portrait, and included in every entry are the saintâ ™s dates, location, emblems, feast days, and patronage. Taken together, these stories create a rich, inspiring, and entertaining history of faith and courage. For kids age 10 and up. A perfect gift for Confirmation.

Objev podobné jako Stories of the Saints - Carey Wallace

In the wake of the Kingâ ™s death, war has come to Vordan.The new queen, Raesinia, is nearly powerless as the government tightens its grip and assassins threaten her life. Together with Marcus Dâ ™Ivoire, she sets out to turn the tide of history.But as all the powers of the continent rise against Vordan, Janus bet Vhalnich and Winter Ihernglass face a bloody battle against enemies not just armed with muskets and cannon, but dark priests of an ancient order, wielding forbidden magic.

Objev podobné jako The Price of Valour - Django Wexler