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Author: Elery Keene Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1546256067 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 349
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The adventurers seek to enter The Peoples Republic in search of Robert Swift. The government of The Peoples Republic outlaws all people that are not considered to be of the Human race, including Dwarves, Eldens, Erebans, and others. It also outlaws all use of Magic including spellcasting, healing by use of spells, and possession of any magic items. These crimes are punishable by death. The group includes a Dwarf and two Eldens who must disguise themselves, and all six of them must conceal their magic items and abilities as they risk danger and death in this Republic to accomplish their mission.
Author: Elery Keene Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1546256067 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 349
Book Description
The adventurers seek to enter The Peoples Republic in search of Robert Swift. The government of The Peoples Republic outlaws all people that are not considered to be of the Human race, including Dwarves, Eldens, Erebans, and others. It also outlaws all use of Magic including spellcasting, healing by use of spells, and possession of any magic items. These crimes are punishable by death. The group includes a Dwarf and two Eldens who must disguise themselves, and all six of them must conceal their magic items and abilities as they risk danger and death in this Republic to accomplish their mission.
Author: Jonathan Stroud Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN: 1423141466 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 468
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Be careful what you wish for. Nathaniel is a magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of his elders, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge on his mind, he summons the powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, the Amulet of Samarkand, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion.
Author: E. Nesbit Publisher: Standard Ebooks ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 246
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In this conclusion to the Psammead Trilogy, Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane are reunited with the cantankerous Sand-fairy. While the old creature can’t grant them wishes anymore, it points them towards an old Egyptian amulet that can grant their hearts’ desire—in this case the return of their parents and baby brother. While their amulet is only half of a whole, it still acts as a time portal which they use to visit locales like Ancient Egypt, Babylon, Atlantis, and even a utopian future in search of the missing other half. Perhaps one of E. Nesbit’s most personal works, The Story of the Amulet benefited from her interest in the ancient world, particularly Egypt. With the help of A. E. Wallis Budge, to whom the book is dedicated—then Head of the Assyrian Departments of the British Museum and translator of the Egyptian Book of the Dead—she conducted extensive research on the topic and is thus able to bring an exquisite attention to detail. For example, the titular amulet is shaped after the tyet, an Egyptian symbol also known as the “knot of Isis.” Likewise, the inscription at the back of the amulet is written in authentic Egyptian hieroglyphs. A staunch supporter of democratic socialism and a founding member of the Fabian Society, E. Nesbit cultivated friendships with other like-minded writers, such as George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells, whose influence on this book is easy to notice. She practiced what she preached, so much so that despite her literary successes, her acts of charity brought her close to bankruptcy. These political beliefs are prominently displayed in the book. The children encounter memorable characters during their adventures, chief among them the Queen of Babylon, who causes quite a stir when she later pays them a call in their contemporary London. When the visiting Queen witnesses the squalid living conditions of the London working class, she’s amazed at how poorly they’re treated compared to the slaves of her own Babylon. Likewise, the utopian future—which features a wink to her friend H. G. Wells, the “great reformer”—is a striking contrast in terms of the happiness, care, and education of the general populace. The book’s legacy can be found in the works of other writers. Most notably, C. S. Lewis incorporated several elements in his Chronicles of Narnia: the Calormene civilization of The Horse and His Boy draws heavily from The Amulet’s Babylon, and the episode in The Magician’s Nephew where Jadis, the White Witch, causes chaos during her short stay in London is also a direct homage to the aforementioned visit from the Queen. The format of these stories, where a group of people take their audience on adventures through time and space to learn about distant cultures, is an uncanny precursor to the popular British TV series Doctor Who. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Author: Karen Hawkins Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451696620 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 96
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An enovella featuring a runaway princess and the earl who finds her—a sneak peek into New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins’s delightful new Duchess Diaries series. Princess Menshikov of Oxenburg, Alexandra Romanovin, is done being courted by men interested only in her position and wealth. Inspired by tales told by a beloved tutor of the bold and brawny men of Scotland, Alexandra visits that misty land, hoping to find true love. But while traveling without the protection of her royal name, she finds herself accused of thievery by an angry innkeeper. Rescued by the dashing and handsome Earl of Kintore, she thinks she’s found the answer to her prayers—a man worth falling in love with. But Kintore has other ideas. An avowed bachelor who long ago swore off marriage, the earl wants nothing more than a passionate interlude with this beautiful, exotic stranger. But soon Alexandra’s intoxicating beauty and seductive touch leave Kintore wondering if a mere interlude will be enough...
Author: Alexandra Ivy Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp. ISBN: 1420122940 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1457
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Devoured By Darkness They are the Guardians of Eternity, strong, skilled, seductive vampires chosen to protect--and to destroy. And they will risk anything to fulfill their duty, and satisfy their desires. . . Tane is a Charon, sworn to hunt and kill rogue vampires. His new assignment seems like a waste of his talents--until he catches up with the jinn he's been sent to capture. Half human, half demon, Laylah has a vulnerable streak that strikes right through to Tane's cold heart. He should be furious when she uses her powers to bind them together, preventing him from dragging her before the Commission. Instead he welcomes any reason to stay close enough to touch, to taste, to seduce. . . Laylah doesn't know why she was chosen to protect a child who may be the catalyst in a war between good and evil. But the mysteries of her past pale compared to the dangers approaching. Tane is devastatingly strong, breathtakingly sensual. And Laylah will have to trust in every ounce of that strength, because her enemies are drawing near, eager to destroy them both. . . When Darkness Comes Never Tempt Fate It's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears. For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death. A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil--and a desperate race to save their love. . . Embrace the Darkness Is He Her Mortal Enemy Lady Shay is the last of her kind. Half human, half Shalott, her blood is a precious aphrodisiac to vampires, who consider it more precious than gold. Though Shalotts are renowned assassins, a curse held over Shay lands her on the slave auction block, where her fate is uncertain. . . Or The Man Who Will Risk All. . . Viper, the beguiling chief of a deadly vampire clan, can't explain his longing to possess the beautiful Shalott who once saved his life, but now he is free to do anything he wants with her. Strangely, while he desires both Shay's blood and body, he wants her to surrender willingly. To Save Her Life? A hidden evil has been stalking Shay since she left the slave market with Viper. It is an evil that endangers the very existence of Viper's kind, and there's no reason he should court such danger just to protect a Shalott. But the love he feels for Shay is enough to make him willing to go to hell and back if it means spending an eternity with her in his arms. . .
Author: Alexandra Ivy Publisher: Zebra ISBN: 1420154060 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1999
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They are the Guardians of Eternity, strong, skilled, seductive vampires chosen to protect—and to destroy. Darkness is their realm—where their desires know no bounds. Rediscover five eternally enticing novels in New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy’s long-running series . . . BEYOND THE DARKNESS As leader of his werewolf pack, it’s Salvatore Giuliani’s duty to track down the pureblood females who can keep his people from extinction. But the moment he catches scent of Harley, his savage need for her obliterates all other instincts. And the only thing worse than being captured is finding that beautiful, independent Harley defiantly refuses to become his mate . . . DEVOURED BY DARKNESS Tane is a Charon, sworn to hunt and kill rogue vampires. His new assignment seems like a waste of his talents. Half human, half demon, Laylah has a vulnerable streak that strikes right through to Tane’s cold heart. He should be furious when she uses her powers to bind them together, instead he welcomes any reason to stay close enough to touch, to taste, to seduce . . . DARKNESS ETERNAL After being held captive by one vampire for four centuries, Kata had no intention of taking another one to the underworld with her. Yet even in the pits of Hell, there’s no ignoring the intoxicating desire awakened by Uriel’s touch . . . TAKEN BY DARKNESS The daughter of a witch, Juliet Lawrence has inherited magical powers—powers that could be quite useful to Victor, Marquess DeRosa, London’s most powerful vampire. But that’s not all Victor desires of Juliet. He wants the unpredictable beauty in his bed—and he is accustomed to getting what he wants . . . BOUND BY DARKNESS Jaelyn is a stunningly beautiful, utterly lethal, elite vampire warrior sent to capture Ariyal, a Sylvermyst who puts up zero resistance. In fact, she knows that what’s sparked between them is far more dangerous than simple lust. And as they unite to thwart a terrifying prophecy, she will risk everything to fulfill her destiny by his side . . .
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