The three heroes of RHAPSODY face up to their destinies and split up to carry the war against the demon who seeks to wake the dragon at the earth’s core forward. This is fantasy with a richly detailed world, a sustained multi-volume story and characters who you can immediately fall in love with.
Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined.... Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister’s throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala’s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country’s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line — and from Illior’s faithful, who spread the Oracle’s words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king’s nephew — his sister’s only child — grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess’s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin’s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king’s wrath, a mother’s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother’s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder....
For decades the lands of the Ironship Syndicate have been defended by the 'blood blessed' - men and women able to channel the powers contained in the potent blood of wild drakes. Elite spies and assassins, their loyalty has established the Syndicate's position as the greatest power in the known world. Yet now a crisis looms. The drake bloodlines are weakening, and war with the Corvantine Empire seems inevitable. The Syndicate's only hope of survival lies with the myth of a legendary drake, whose powerful blood might just turn the tide of the war - if it even exists. The task of hunting down this fabled creature falls to Claydon Torcreek, a petty thief and unregistered blood blessed
The brilliant new saga is born ... Rhapsody is a woman, a Singer of some talent, who is swept up into events of world-shattering import. On the run from an old romantic interest who won't take no for an answer, Rhapsody literally bumps into a couple of shady characters: half-breeds who come to her rescue in the nick of time. Only the rescue turns into an abduction, and Rhapsody soon finds herself dragged along on an epic voyage, one that spans centuries and ranges across a wonder-filled fantasy world-- a world so real you can hear the sweet music of Rhapsody's aubade and smell the smoldering forges deep within the Cauldron.
Claydon Torcreek has faced drake-infested jungles, hostile tribes, and betrayal, but his greatest challenge is yet to come. The legendary white drake, thought to be a myth, has awakened with a desire to incinerate humanity. One city has already succumbed to its powerful legions, and more will follow unless Clay can uncover an ancient secret hidden beneath the southern ice. As he confronts unimaginable danger, Clay carries not only the hopes of his nation but the fate of the entire world on his shoulders. This action-packed sequel in the Draconis Memoria series delivers an enthralling epic fantasy filled with magic, adventure, and the struggle to build an empire. The series has garnered praise for its imaginative world-building, engaging characters, and thrilling action, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. With elements of dragons, pirates, and intricate political intrigue, the narrative captivates and immerses readers in a richly crafted universe.
Carmen ha quasi trent'anni e lavora da sempre nel reparto di merceria di un vecchio grande magazzino in un piccolo paese scozzese, dove è nata e cresciuta. Quando il negozio chiude, Carmen è costretta a tornare nella sua cameretta dai genitori, sentendosi un fallimento, soprattutto in confronto alla sua perfetta sorella maggiore Sofia, avvocato di successo a Edimburgo. Ironia della sorte, è proprio Sofia a offrirle un'opportunità, seppur controvoglia, per aiutarla a risolvere i conflitti familiari. Carmen deve risollevare una libreria in difficoltà, di proprietà del vecchio signor McCredie, un cliente di Sofia, e riportarla in carreggiata prima di Natale. La libreria, sebbene situata in una posizione incantevole nel cuore di Edimburgo, è trascurata e piena di segreti. Riuscirà Carmen a dare nuova vita al negozio e attrarre abbastanza clienti? E cosa accadrà quando un famoso e carismatico autore inizierà a interessarsi a lei e alla libreria? La magia del Natale sarà sufficiente per riavvicinarla alla sorella e ai suoi nipoti?
Innes? Innes, it�s Isabella. Isabella Velasco . . .� A simple message on an answer machine. But one that made Innes Haldane�s blood run cold. Isabella Velasco was a name from a past that Innes had tried hard to forget. For in 1977 both had spent a fateful year at the Unit, an experimental home for dysfunctional teenagers in Edinburgh. Now, after almost three decades, Isabella is trying to make contact. But before she can reach her, Innes learns that Isabella has committed suicide. And shock quickly turns to fear when she hears that another former patient has also recently killed himself. Has some dark event from 1977 finally come back to haunt them all?
После развода Стефани уезжает в Париж, где знакомится с обаятельным Питером. Ей кажется, что она наконец-то встретила свой идеал. Но вскоре у нового друга объявляется загадочный двойник, который очаровывает Стефани. И теперь ей предстоит не только выяснить, кто он такой, но и решить, кого же из двоих она на самом деле любит…
Na het plotselinge vertrek van haar man moet een jonge vrouw zelf in haar onderhoud voorzien en begint een exotisch restaurant.
