Author: Erica Mitchell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671498948
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The Secrets of a Fire King
Author: Kim Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201770
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The first story collection from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Memory Keeper's Daughter With The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Kim Edwards touched hearts across the nation. In this, her first collection of stories-now with three new stories added-she explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society: a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, Madame Curie's maid, and others. Though their tales vary dramatically, each comes up against the barriers of place and circumstance in the most universal of experiences: the quest to discover and understand the elusive mysteries of love. Transporting readers to exotic locations, this beautiful collection reinforces Edwards's presence as an extraordinarily gifted writer.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201770
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The first story collection from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Memory Keeper's Daughter With The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Kim Edwards touched hearts across the nation. In this, her first collection of stories-now with three new stories added-she explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society: a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, Madame Curie's maid, and others. Though their tales vary dramatically, each comes up against the barriers of place and circumstance in the most universal of experiences: the quest to discover and understand the elusive mysteries of love. Transporting readers to exotic locations, this beautiful collection reinforces Edwards's presence as an extraordinarily gifted writer.
Honolulu
Author: Alan Brennert
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312360401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
"Honolulu" is the richly imagined story of Jin, a young "picture bride" who leaves her native Korea, and journeys to Hawaii in 1914 in search of a better life.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312360401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
"Honolulu" is the richly imagined story of Jin, a young "picture bride" who leaves her native Korea, and journeys to Hawaii in 1914 in search of a better life.
The Hawaii Novels
Author: Alan Brennert
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 125010002X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1069
Book Description
Alan Brennert's novels set in Hawai'i are spellbinding. A "master of historical fiction" (San Francisco Chronicle), Brennert's storytelling is brimming with warmth, humor, compassion, and vividly realized characters. Moloka'i Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting far-off land like her father, a merchant seaman. Then one day a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, and those dreams are stolen from her. Taken from her home and family, Rachel is sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka'i. Here her life is supposed to end—but instead she discovers it is just beginning. Honolulu Traveling to Hawaii as a "picture bride" in 1914, Regret finds not the affluent young husband and chance at education she'd been promised, but a poor embittered laborer who takes his frustrations out on his new wife. As she makes her own way in this strange land, with the help of three fellow picture brides, she prospers along with her adopted city. But paradise has its dark side, whether it's the struggle for survival in Honolulu's tenements or a crime that will become the most infamous in the island's history.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 125010002X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1069
Book Description
Alan Brennert's novels set in Hawai'i are spellbinding. A "master of historical fiction" (San Francisco Chronicle), Brennert's storytelling is brimming with warmth, humor, compassion, and vividly realized characters. Moloka'i Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting far-off land like her father, a merchant seaman. Then one day a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, and those dreams are stolen from her. Taken from her home and family, Rachel is sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka'i. Here her life is supposed to end—but instead she discovers it is just beginning. Honolulu Traveling to Hawaii as a "picture bride" in 1914, Regret finds not the affluent young husband and chance at education she'd been promised, but a poor embittered laborer who takes his frustrations out on his new wife. As she makes her own way in this strange land, with the help of three fellow picture brides, she prospers along with her adopted city. But paradise has its dark side, whether it's the struggle for survival in Honolulu's tenements or a crime that will become the most infamous in the island's history.
Emperor's Palace
Author: Jing ShiDiZi
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648843557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 761
Book Description
The path of destiny, the Heavenly Dao. The seal of memories, the seal of blood, just who in the world would it be? The peak of power, the cruel test. Everyone was to be killed, and the Heavenly Dao was to be executed. The hard training of the top powers in this life was only for the sake of their dignity. The Heavenly Emperor was born, he was built by the people of the imperial palace. Heaven and Earth were to be annihilated, and the great Dao was to exterminate the Heavens!
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648843557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 761
Book Description
The path of destiny, the Heavenly Dao. The seal of memories, the seal of blood, just who in the world would it be? The peak of power, the cruel test. Everyone was to be killed, and the Heavenly Dao was to be executed. The hard training of the top powers in this life was only for the sake of their dignity. The Heavenly Emperor was born, he was built by the people of the imperial palace. Heaven and Earth were to be annihilated, and the great Dao was to exterminate the Heavens!
Limitless Anthroposcopy
Author: Ban ShiWuSheng
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648467210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
Jiang Chu, the genius of the generation, relied on the legacies of the Jiang Taigong, such as the points of the dragon cave, the migration of the dragonpulse, and the establishment of the Life and Death Wind Water Bureau. In this world, seeing the sky and the earth was like looking at Feng Shui, seeing people and seeing their future.To enter the True Dragon Secret Realm and rescue the famous general Yue Fei's clansmen. Leading the descendant of the Phoenix, Feng Wu, the spirit of the water dragonpulse, the remnants of Yue Army, to protect the home and the nation, to defend the territory.Killing Japanese Ninja turtles, whipping Kunlun s, taking Han Ba in, lowering Blood Clan s, exterminating Werewolf s, allying with the Western magician s, and violently battling s outside the borders. After experiencing life and death, he finally stepped into the Divine Realm and entered the Dao together.This book opens up the mysterious world of feng shui phasology for you in different ways, from different perspectives and practical examples. All sorts of matchmaker techniques, gossip, and life and death situations occurred one after another. Welcome to the Feng Shui Immortal's masterpiece "Crossroads without Boundaries".
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648467210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
Jiang Chu, the genius of the generation, relied on the legacies of the Jiang Taigong, such as the points of the dragon cave, the migration of the dragonpulse, and the establishment of the Life and Death Wind Water Bureau. In this world, seeing the sky and the earth was like looking at Feng Shui, seeing people and seeing their future.To enter the True Dragon Secret Realm and rescue the famous general Yue Fei's clansmen. Leading the descendant of the Phoenix, Feng Wu, the spirit of the water dragonpulse, the remnants of Yue Army, to protect the home and the nation, to defend the territory.Killing Japanese Ninja turtles, whipping Kunlun s, taking Han Ba in, lowering Blood Clan s, exterminating Werewolf s, allying with the Western magician s, and violently battling s outside the borders. After experiencing life and death, he finally stepped into the Divine Realm and entered the Dao together.This book opens up the mysterious world of feng shui phasology for you in different ways, from different perspectives and practical examples. All sorts of matchmaker techniques, gossip, and life and death situations occurred one after another. Welcome to the Feng Shui Immortal's masterpiece "Crossroads without Boundaries".
The Siren Depths
Author: Martha Wells
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1597804401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
All his life, Moon roamed the Three Worlds, a solitary wanderer forced to hide his true nature — until he was reunited with his own kind, the Raksura, and found a new life as consort to Jade, sister queen of the Indigo Cloud court. But now a rival court has laid claim to him, and Jade may or may not be willing to fight for him. Beset by doubts, Moon must travel in the company of strangers to a distant realm where he will finally face the forgotten secrets of his past, even as an old enemy returns with a vengeance. The Fell, a vicious race of shape-shifting predators, menaces groundlings and Raksura alike. Determined to crossbreed with the Raksura for arcane purposes, they are driven by an ancient voice that cries out from . . . .The siren depths.
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1597804401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
All his life, Moon roamed the Three Worlds, a solitary wanderer forced to hide his true nature — until he was reunited with his own kind, the Raksura, and found a new life as consort to Jade, sister queen of the Indigo Cloud court. But now a rival court has laid claim to him, and Jade may or may not be willing to fight for him. Beset by doubts, Moon must travel in the company of strangers to a distant realm where he will finally face the forgotten secrets of his past, even as an old enemy returns with a vengeance. The Fell, a vicious race of shape-shifting predators, menaces groundlings and Raksura alike. Determined to crossbreed with the Raksura for arcane purposes, they are driven by an ancient voice that cries out from . . . .The siren depths.
Pacifica
Author: John Gregory Betancourt
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1592240178
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Pacifica is an artificial island designed to feed the starving millions of the world. For a holographic artist in love with a woman who abandoned him, it is a chance to win her back. For eco-terrorists, it is a dream gone horribly wrong. From the bestselling authors of "The Dawn of Amber, Master of Hawks" and "The Spellstone of Shaltus."
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1592240178
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Pacifica is an artificial island designed to feed the starving millions of the world. For a holographic artist in love with a woman who abandoned him, it is a chance to win her back. For eco-terrorists, it is a dream gone horribly wrong. From the bestselling authors of "The Dawn of Amber, Master of Hawks" and "The Spellstone of Shaltus."
The Books of the Raksura
Author: Martha Wells
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
ISBN: 162793300X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1136
Book Description
The Complete Raksura Series, by Martha Wells. Containing Cloud Roads (2011), The Serpent Sea (2012), The Siren Depths (2013).
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
ISBN: 162793300X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1136
Book Description
The Complete Raksura Series, by Martha Wells. Containing Cloud Roads (2011), The Serpent Sea (2012), The Siren Depths (2013).
Tyrant Be Good, I'll Love You
Author: Mu ChenChen
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648847714
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
One day, Shen Zhiqiao accidentally picked up a pretty boy, secretly raising him in the woodshed, eating and drinking well every day. Suddenly, one day, the beautiful man disappeared. She was abandoned and left homeless by her new husband. The ruthless little tyrant suddenly came to her, "I will repay you with my life!" Shen Zhiqiao: No, no, no, you don't want to ... Little Tyrant: This Emperor can help you torture scum men and women and destroy his entire family! Shen Zhiqiao: Let me think about it .... Little Tyrant: Queen, I'll hire you all over the country. I'll only love you for the rest of my life. Shen Zhiqiao:! Think about it, little tyrant, come. Sister loves you!
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648847714
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
One day, Shen Zhiqiao accidentally picked up a pretty boy, secretly raising him in the woodshed, eating and drinking well every day. Suddenly, one day, the beautiful man disappeared. She was abandoned and left homeless by her new husband. The ruthless little tyrant suddenly came to her, "I will repay you with my life!" Shen Zhiqiao: No, no, no, you don't want to ... Little Tyrant: This Emperor can help you torture scum men and women and destroy his entire family! Shen Zhiqiao: Let me think about it .... Little Tyrant: Queen, I'll hire you all over the country. I'll only love you for the rest of my life. Shen Zhiqiao:! Think about it, little tyrant, come. Sister loves you!
Back to Earth To Be A Matrilocal Son-in-law
Author: Wan JiaDengHuo
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636664709
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 977
Book Description
The genius, Tang Ming, unfortunately died in the Thunder Tribulation. When he woke up, he found that he had transmigrated into a son-in-law on Earth. With his memories of cultivation, he managed to topple the world and live a carefree life. Rather than depending on other experts, he would rather make himself an expert.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636664709
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 977
Book Description
The genius, Tang Ming, unfortunately died in the Thunder Tribulation. When he woke up, he found that he had transmigrated into a son-in-law on Earth. With his memories of cultivation, he managed to topple the world and live a carefree life. Rather than depending on other experts, he would rather make himself an expert.