Kimberley Freeman crea fiction commerciale avvincente per donne, con l'obiettivo di evocare lo spirito dei romanzi avvincenti che ha sempre amato leggere. Scrivendo con il suo nome di nascita, Kim Wilkins, è un'autrice acclamata in generi che includono la narrativa storica e speculativa, oltre alla letteratura per l'infanzia. Come Kimberley Freeman, si dedica a catturare l'essenza di narrazioni accattivanti e coinvolgenti. Il suo lavoro offre ai lettori storie avvincenti che riecheggiano il fascino intramontabile dei libri amati.
Considering young adult fantasy (YA fantasy) texts alongside the way they are circulated and marketed, this Element aims to show that the YA fantasy genre is a dynamic formation that takes shape and reshapes itself responsively in a continuing process over time.
When an ancient golden bear is found walled up in a dilapidated St Petersburg bathhouse, researcher Daniel St Clare and his assistant set out to verify its age. But in the deep night they are mysteriously lost and sink deeper into the secrets and terrors of the Russian landscape.
Works of genre fiction are a source of enjoyment, read during cherished leisure time and in incidental moments of relaxation. This original book takes readers inside three popular genres of fiction, including crime, fantasy, and romance, to reveal how personal tastes, social connections, and industry knowledge shape genre worlds. Attuned to both the pleasure and the profession of producing genre fiction, the authors investigate contemporary developments in the field?the rise of Amazon, self-publishing platforms, transmedia storytelling, and growing global publishing conglomerates?and show how these interact with older practices, from fan conventions to writers? groups. Sitting at the intersection of literary studies, genre studies, fan studies, and studies of the book and publishing cultures, Genre Worlds considers how contemporary genre fiction is produced and circulated on a global scale. Its authors propose an innovative theoretical framework that unfolds genre fiction?s most compelling characteristics: its connected social, industrial, and textual practices. As they demonstrate, genre fiction books are not merely texts; they are also nodes of social and industrial activity involving the production, dissemination, and reception of the texts.
Career-focused Lindsay finds herself working at a remote weather research station on a tiny island off the coast of Norway. In this world of midnight sunshine, the Old Gods still watch over - and one of them has become fixated on Lindsay, certain that she is the reincarnation of a woman he loved over a thousand years ago...
Set in 1891, the story follows Tilly Kirkland, who, after being orphaned, finds solace with her grandfather in Dorset. As her grandfather's health declines, she meets Jasper Dellafore and marries him, believing she has found happiness. However, her life takes a dark turn when she discovers that her new husband harbors secrets. Alone in the Channel Islands, Tilly's dream of a loving marriage transforms into a chilling reality, highlighting the struggles of women in a harsh Victorian society.
HORROR & GHOST STORIES. PRINT ON DEMAND TITLES. AUSTRALIAN. Can Maisie control the demons she is unwittingly beginning to unleash the long-running feud between her mother and her recently deceased grandmother, Sybil? The locals in the tiny village of Solgreve are hardly welcoming. It seems th only person who is interested in talking to her is the dark-eyed gypsy, Sacha.
A century-old mystery unfolds, intertwining past secrets with the transformative power of forgiveness. As characters confront their histories, they navigate the complexities of guilt, redemption, and the healing that comes from letting go. The narrative explores how uncovering the truth can lead to personal growth and reconciliation, highlighting the enduring impact of unresolved issues on present lives. Through this journey, the story emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in overcoming the shadows of the past.
"Four years have passed since the five sisters--daughters of the ruling king--worked together to restore their father to health and to the throne, while fracturing the bonds between themselves almost irreparably. Only Bluebell is still at home, dutifully serving as heir to her father's kingdom. Rose has been cast aside by her former husband and hides in exile with her aunt, separated forever from her beloved daughter, Rowan. Ash wanders the distant wastes with her teacher, learning magic and hunting dragons, determined that the dread fate she has foreseen never comes to pass. Ivy rules over a prosperous seaport, married to an aged husband she hates, yet finding delight in her two young sons and the handsome captain of the guard. And as for Willow, she hides the most dangerous secret of all--one that could destroy all that the sisters once sought to save"
Five very different sisters team up against their stepbrother to save their kingdom in this Norse-flavored fantasy epic--the start of a new series in the tradition of Naomi Novik, Peter V. Brett, and Robin Hobb. FIVE ROYAL SISTERS. ONE CROWN. They are the daughters of a king. Though they share the same royal blood, they could not be more different. Bluebell is a proud warrior, stronger than any man and with an ironclad heart to match. Rose's heart is all too passionate: She is the queen of a neighboring kingdom, who is risking everything for a forbidden love. The twins: vain Ivy, who lives for admiration, and zealous Willow, who lives for the gods. And Ash, who is discovering a dangerous talent for magic that might be a gift--or a curse. But when their father is stricken by a mysterious ailment, they must come together on a desperate journey to save him and prevent their treacherous stepbrother from seizing the throne. Their mission: find the powerful witch who can cure the king. But to succeed on their quest, they must overcome their differences, and hope that the secrets they hide from one another and the world are never brought to light. Because if this royal family breaks, it could destroy the kingdom.
The rules for a young English woman in 1799 are Do what you're told; stay out of the way; and don't, under any circumstances, ask questions.But Constance Blackchurch is insatiable, headstrong, and complex; and the quest to find her missing mother is too much to resist......as is Alexandre Sans-Nom, the pearl diver who steals her heart, uproots all of her social expectations, and can either ruin or save the family she loves.
