Frances White Bücher

Set against the backdrop of a peaceful Concordia, the story unfolds during a pivotal voyage to the sacred Goddess's Mountain, where twelve heirs, each with unique magical abilities, are gathered. Ganymedes Piscero, lacking a Blessing and seen as a disappointment, finds himself amidst intrigue and danger when a murder occurs onboard. As suspicion rises and bodies accumulate, Ganymedes must rise to the occasion, tapping into unexpected strengths to uncover the murderer and protect his life, all while navigating the treacherous waters of politics and power.

Remorse is identified as a vital concept in Iris Murdoch's moral psychology, influencing her philosophical, theological, and political views. The book examines this theme through the lens of Simone Weil, contemporary remorse theories, trauma studies, and Holocaust narratives, providing new insights into Murdoch's late novels and her radio play. It highlights how remorse shapes her characters and narratives, revealing deeper moral complexities within her work.

In Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is on the loose, targeting powerful men, and it may take a woman to stop it. Samantha Harker, a researcher at the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena, is more accustomed to dealing with papercuts than knife fights. However, she possesses a unique ability to delve into the minds of monsters, a skill that could either solve the case or land her in an asylum. Dr. Helena Moriarty, the Society’s top agent, has built a successful career despite the dark legacy of her infamous father. With a history of partners meeting mysterious ends, the elusive Professor Moriarty looms in the background. Their investigation leads them from the opulence of Paris' opera house to its shadowy catacombs, confronting magic, monsters, and men. As their partnership develops, deeper feelings emerge. This narrative weaves together the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, offering a thrilling exploration of feminine power. Readers have praised it as a captivating blend of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy, and historical fiction, highlighting its strong female characters and dark atmosphere.

Tajemství nejvyspělejší předkolumbovské civilizacePrastarý národ, který dokázal v pralesích Latinské Ameriky stvořit velkolepou civilizaci, dodnes obestírá neprostupný závoj mýtů, legend a protichůdných vědeckých teorií.Seznamte se s písemným odkazem, vědeckými výdobytky i krvavými rituály dávných Mayů. Staňte se svědky krutých válečných událostí, které srazily na kolena nejmocnější mayská města a obdivujte umělecké poklady, jež nám tato fascinující kultura zanechala.Proč a jak vznikaly monumentální chrámy a pyramidy. Rozluštěte záhadu mayského kalendáře, sledujte smrtící míčové hry a ochutnejte tradiční pokrmy. Odhalte příčiny náhlého pádu vyspělé a vzkvétající kultury.