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Author: Dorothy Dunnett Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 9780525565246 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Combining all the political intrigue of Game of Thrones with the sweeping romanticism of Outlander, Dorothy Dunnett’s legendary Lymond Chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. The first book in the series introduces Dunnett’s unforgettable antihero as he returns to Scotland with a wild plan to redeem his reputation and save his home. The year is 1547. Scotland is clinging to independence after a humiliating English invasion. Paradoxically, the country’s freedom may depend on a man who stands accused of treason. He is Francis Crawford of Lymond, a scapegrace nobleman of crooked felicities and murderous talents, with a scholar’s erudition and a wicked tongue. Clawing his way back into a country that has outlawed him, and to a family that has turned its back on him, Lymond will prove that he has both the will and the cunning to clear his name and defend his people—no matter the cost.
Author: Dorothy Dunnett Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 9780525565246 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Combining all the political intrigue of Game of Thrones with the sweeping romanticism of Outlander, Dorothy Dunnett’s legendary Lymond Chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. The first book in the series introduces Dunnett’s unforgettable antihero as he returns to Scotland with a wild plan to redeem his reputation and save his home. The year is 1547. Scotland is clinging to independence after a humiliating English invasion. Paradoxically, the country’s freedom may depend on a man who stands accused of treason. He is Francis Crawford of Lymond, a scapegrace nobleman of crooked felicities and murderous talents, with a scholar’s erudition and a wicked tongue. Clawing his way back into a country that has outlawed him, and to a family that has turned its back on him, Lymond will prove that he has both the will and the cunning to clear his name and defend his people—no matter the cost.
Author: C. E. Morgan Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN: 0374715173 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 560
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A Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Winner of the Kirkus Prize for Fiction • A Recipient of the Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction • A Finalist for the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction • A Finalist for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction • A Finalist for the Rathbones Folio Prize • Longlisted for an Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence • One of New York Times Book Review 100 Notable Book Named a Best Book of the Year by Entertainment Weekly • GQ • The New York Times (Selected by Dwight Garner) • NPR • The Wall Street Journal • San Francisco Chronicle • Refinery29 • Booklist • Kirkus Reviews • Commonweal Magazine "In its poetic splendor and moral seriousness, The Sport of Kings bears the traces of Faulkner, Morrison, and McCarthy. . . . It is a contemporary masterpiece."—San Francisco Chronicle Hailed by The New Yorker for its “remarkable achievements,” The Sport of Kings is an American tale centered on a horse and two families: one white, a Southern dynasty whose forefathers were among the founders of Kentucky; the other African-American, the descendants of their slaves. It is a dauntless narrative that stretches from the fields of the Virginia piedmont to the abundant pastures of the Bluegrass, and across the dark waters of the Ohio River; from the final shots of the Revolutionary War to the resounding clang of the starting bell at Churchill Downs. As C. E. Morgan unspools a fabric of shared histories, past and present converge in a Thoroughbred named Hellsmouth, heir to Secretariat and a contender for the Triple Crown. Newly confronted with one another in the quest for victory, the two families must face the consequences of their ambitions, as each is driven---and haunted---by the same, enduring question: How far away from your father can you run? A sweeping narrative of wealth and poverty, racism and rage, The Sport of Kings is an unflinching portrait of lives cast in the shadow of slavery and a moral epic for our time.
Author: Brandon Sanderson Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 0765376679 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1013
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Introduces the world of Roshar through the experiences of a war-weary royal compelled by visions, a highborn youth condemned to military slavery, and a woman who is desperate to save her impoverished house.
Author: George R. R. Martin Publisher: Bantam ISBN: 0345529065 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 3441
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The perfect gift for fans of HBO's Game of Thrones—a boxed set featuring the first four novels! George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has become, in many ways, the gold standard for modern epic fantasy. Martin—dubbed the "American Tolkien" by Time magazine—has created a world that is as rich and vital as any piece of historical fiction, set in an age of knights and chivalry and filled with a plethora of fascinating, multidimensional characters that you love, hate to love, or love to hate as they struggle for control of a divided kingdom. This bundle includes the following novels: A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS A FEAST FOR CROWS
Author: Ken Liu Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1481424297 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 656
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One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time Two men rebel together against tyranny—and then become rivals—in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. Hailed as one of the best books of 2015 by NPR. Wily, charming Kuni Garu, a bandit, and stern, fearless Mata Zyndu, the son of a deposed duke, seem like polar opposites. Yet, in the uprising against the emperor, the two quickly become the best of friends after a series of adventures fighting against vast conscripted armies, silk-draped airships, and shapeshifting gods. Once the emperor has been overthrown, however, they each find themselves the leader of separate factions—two sides with very different ideas about how the world should be run and the meaning of justice. Fans of intrigue, intimate plots, and action will find a new series to embrace in the Dandelion Dynasty.
Author: Laura Caine Ramsey J. D. Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781478260332 Category : Aventure stories, Scottish Languages : en Pages : 392
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Enter undaunted the world of Dorothy Dunnett's first chef-d' vre, The GAME of KINGS. Exhaustively researched, this compilation follows the book page-by-page, providing useful translations, illustrations, lost definitions, and historical facts to faithfully shed light on the story. Designed to elucidate the mid-16th century for the 21st century reader, the Guide enriches one's experience of The Lymond Chronicles, providing deeper understanding and an appreciation for the discernment, subtlety, and scope of Dorothy Dunnett's extraordinary writing."
Author: Dorothy Dunnett Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 030776236X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 754
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In this fourth book in the legendary Lymond Chronicles, Francis Crawford of Lymond desperately searches the Ottoman empire for his kidnapped child. Somewhere within the bejeweled labyrinth of the Ottoman empire, a child is hidden. Now his father, Francis Crawford of Lymond, soldier of fortune and the exiled heir of Scottish nobility, is searching for him while ostensibly engaged on a mission to the Turkish Sultan. At stake is the political order of three continents, for Lymond's child is a pawn in a cutthroat game whose gambits include treason, enslavement, and murder. In that game's final move, which is played inside the harem of the Topkapi palace, Lymond will come face to face with his most implacable enemy and the dreadful ambiguities of his own nature. With a Foreword by the author.
Author: Stephen Stratton Publisher: Prima Lifestyles ISBN: 9780761562177 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 196
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Adventurer’s Handbook – As you might expect, Indy’s all-new adventure on the Wii and PS2 brims with white-knuckle excitement, surprise twists, and grave danger. But fear not, true adventurer: Prima’s guide truly is the “holy grail” of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings strategy, providing over 70 pages of detailed, step-by-step walkthrough (pg. 12-83). Rely on us to help you thwart every trap, solve every puzzle, and steer Dr. Jones toward Fortune and Glory. Secret Revelations – The Wii and PS2 versions of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings hold many special extras for the bold to discover (that’s you!), and Prima’s guide devotes nearly 20 pages to these special extras (pg. 84-101), providing handy Fortune and Glory checklists, multiplayer strategies, and complete co-op walkthroughs. One look at this info and you’ll find unlocking these extras to be academic. Classic Game, Modern Guide – Adventurers who explore Indy’s quest on the Wii are in for a special treat: After clearing just one Glory move in the main game, the whole of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis becomes unlocked and available to play. This classic PC title from the early 90’s may be an oldie, but you’ll find its puzzles and challenges are still stumpers. Fortunately, Prima’s guide provides over 30 pages of step-by-step walkthrough (pg. 102-135), leading you through not one, but all three unique paths you may take through the game. Just promise us you’ll at least try to solve the puzzles on your own first! Handheld Heroics – Plenty of pint-sized adventuring awaits Indy in the handheld version of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, and Prima hasn’t downsized any of the strategy. Flip our Wii/PS2 guide over to discover another complete guide – one that’s been specially crafted for the Nintendo DS! After a bit of good-ol’ adventuring know-how, the DS guide quickly opens into a thorough step-by-step walkthrough (pg. 6-45) filled with tips, puzzle solutions, and score-boosting artifact locations. Cipher Solutions – Intricate puzzle boxes known as ciphers abound in the DS version of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, and many of these unique brainteasers can be quite tricky. You won’t have any trouble cracking them in record time with our solutions though, which are conveniently placed in the walkthrough as the puzzles are encountered, and also in a separate section (pg. 46-57) at the end of the guide that’s easy to reference when replaying the puzzles in Cipher Mode!
Author: George R. R. Martin Publisher: Bantam Books ISBN: 0345535561 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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As the Seven Kingdoms face a generation-long winter, rival families battle over control of the Iron Throne, while preternatural forces and barbarian hordes threaten the land.
Author: Dorothy Dunnett
Author: Dorothy Dunnett
Author: C. E. Morgan
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Author: George R. R. Martin
Author: Ken Liu
Author: Laura Caine Ramsey J. D.
Author: Dorothy Dunnett
Author: Stephen Stratton
Author: Dorothy Dunnett
Author: George R. R. Martin