Robert Beatty Libri

Ogni notte, impaziente di imparare il modo di vivere dei coguari, fa visita a sua madre nella foresta. Sa di essere a metà tra due mondi: troppo selvaggia per le consuetudini raffinate e le dame in ghingheri di Biltmore, troppo umana per condividere del tutto il destino dei suoi simili. Una notte, Serafina incontra nella foresta un inquietante individuo e viene aggredita da feroci mastini che sembrano obbedire ciecamente ai suoi ordini. Ma quel che è peggio, è che è convinta che il forestiero non sia solo, bensì che abbia già inviato un suo complice in incognito a Biltmore. Qualcuno sta seminando scompiglio al castello. Una misteriosa serie di attacchi mette alla prova Serafina nella sua parte di guardiana di Biltmore e culmina in un tragico evento che allontana brutalmente da lei il suo grande amico e unico alleato, Braeden Vanderbilt. Con il cuore spezzato, Serafina fugge. Nel folto della foresta si ritrova ad affrontare il demone che assedia Biltmore, scoprendo che i suoi intenti sono molto più malvagi di quanto pensasse. Tutti gli esseri umani e le creature che abitano tra le Blue Ridge Mountains corrono spaventosi pericoli. Perché possa sconfiggere questo essere diabolico, prima che travolga la sua adorata dimora, bisognerà che Serafina compia un viaggio nel profondo di se stessa e accetti il destino che le appartiene da sempre.

In 1900, the shapeshifting guardian of North Carolina's Biltmore estate faces deceptively dark and terrifying forces that make her question her own senses and whom she can trust

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The storms are coming.... Something has happened to Serafina. She has awoken into a darkness she does not understand, scarred from a terrible battle, only to find that life at Biltmore Estate has changed in unimaginable ways. Old friends do unthinkable things and enemies seem all around. A mysterious threat moves towards Biltmore, a force without a name, bringing with it violent storms and flooding that stands to uproot everything in its path. Serafina must uncover the truth about what has happened to her and find a way to harness her strange new powers before it's too late. With only days to achieve the impossible, Serafina fights to reclaim herself as the Guardian of Biltmore, friend of Braeden, daughter of her Pa, and heroine of the Blue Ridge Mountains and all the folk and creatures that call it home. In the epic third installment of Robert Beatty's #1 bestselling series, Serafina takes her rightful place among literary champions as she battles fiercely to defend all she loves and become everything that she is meant to be.

"Willa and her clan are the last of the Faeran, an ancient race of forest people who have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains for as long as the trees have grown there. But as crews of newly arrived humans start cutting down great swaths of the forest she loves, she is helpless to stop them. How can she fight the destroyers of the forest and their powerful machines? When Willa discovers a mysterious dark hollow filled with strange and beautiful creatures, she comes to realize that it contains a terrifying force that seems to be hunting humans. Is unleashing these dangerous spirits the key to stopping the loggers? Willa must find a way to save the people and animals she loves and take a stand against a consuming darkness that threatens to destroy her world."--

From #1 New York Times best-selling author Robert Beatty comes a thrilling new series set in the magical world of Serafina. Move without a sound. Steal without a trace. Willa, a young night-spirit of the Great Smoky Mountains, is her clan's best thief. She creeps into the homes of day-folk under cover of darkness and takes what they won't miss. It's dangerous work-the day-folk kill whatever they do not understand--but Willa will do anything to win the approval of the padaran, the charismatic leader of the Faeran people. When Willa's curiosity leaves her hurt and stranded in the day world, she calls upon an ancient, unbreakable bond to escape. Only then does she discover the truth: not all day-folk are the same, and the magical foundations that have guarded the Faeran for eons are under attack. As forces of unfathomable destruction encroach on her home, Willa must decide who she truly is. To save the day-folk family that has become her own--and lift the curse that has robbed her people of their truth--Willa will meet deadly force with trusted alliance, violence with shelter, and an ever-changing world with a steady heartbeat of courage.

Set against the backdrop of North Carolina's mountains, the story follows twelve-year-old Sylvia Doe, who repeatedly escapes from foster homes to return to her beloved wilderness. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when a catastrophic flood, an enigmatic boy, and a mysterious cave reveal a portal to different times and places, ultimately guiding her to discover where she truly belongs.

NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING SERIES! "The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers into the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims. Serafina's friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable... mystery fans will enjoy this book." -School Library Journal "The chills and adventure will surely please." -Booklist "Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul." Serafina has always obeyed her pa, never venturing beyond the Biltmore Estate grounds. Living secretly in the basement with her father, the maintenance man, she has remained unseen by the wealthy residents. However, when children begin to disappear, Serafina knows the truth: a menacing figure in a black cloak haunts the estate at night. After a narrow escape, she teams up with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of the estate's owners. Together, they must uncover the identity of the Man in the Black Cloak before more children vanish. Serafina's quest leads her into the feared forest, where she uncovers a forgotten legacy of magic tied to her own identity. To save the children of Biltmore, she must unravel the mysteries of her past. Read the entire New York Times Best-Selling series!