Diese Autorin schafft fesselnde historische Kriminalromane, die im England des 18. Jahrhunderts angesiedelt sind. Ihre Werke zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige historische Recherche und komplexe Handlungsstränge aus, die die Leser in eine Ära voller Intrigen und Geheimnisse eintauchen lassen. Der Schreibstil kombiniert detaillierte atmosphärische Darstellungen der Zeit mit fesselnden Charakteren und einer spannenden Erzählung.
Ada Byron is rich and clever, but she longs to be free. Free to explore all the amazing ideas that come to her imagination, like flying mechanical horses and stories inspired by her travels. Free to find love and passion beyond the watchful gaze of her mother and governesses. And free to learn the full truth about her father, the notorious Lord…
The Fourth Book in Betty Collier's Living Inside the Testimony Book Series
A mother's story of her ninth child, a child with Down's Syndrome.
Investor risk in emerging markets is intricately linked to the relationships and affiliations of a country with other nations. The book explores how these connections influence economic stability and investment opportunities, emphasizing the importance of geopolitical dynamics in assessing risk. It offers insights into the interplay between a country's partnerships and its attractiveness to investors, making it a crucial read for those interested in global finance and emerging market strategies.
Like all twins, Sayer and Aphra share a special bond. When, as children, they are abducted by soldiers and told that they will never see their parents or home again, that bond is strengthened even though their fortunes are very different. Sayer's talent as a Seeker makes him one of the most important men in Tirok, for using it he can locate the sacred fragments of the ruined Temple of Qara. But his greatest triumph, the recovery of one of the most important stones, is shattered when his beloved twin sister, Aphra, contracts the plague and is sent to the island colony of Jazireh. Investigating further, Sayer discovers secrets about his twin which will mean that he has no choice but to confront the powerful council of archivects. But Sayer has learned to enjoy the privileges of his position, and it now seems that he is in danger of losing everything he has valued.
Nicht allein todbringende Feuerwürmer bedrohen das Leben der jungen Rebellen - auch die Mächtigen des Landes jagen und vernichten sie. Bis fremde Invasoren zu Rettern in höchster Not werden ...
In dem abgelegenen Reich Tiguafaya bedrohen Vulkane, Feuerwürmer, Piraten und Drachen die Bevölkerung. Eine Gruppe junger Rebellen, angeführt von Ico, Andrin und dem Musiker Vargo, kämpft verzweifelt um die Rückkehr der Zauberei gegen die korrupten Mächte. Der zweite Band des Doppelromans bietet solide Erzählkunst und berührende Liebesgeschichten.
*The page-turning conclusion to Julia Gray's Guardian Cycle.
Exiled and with little to guide him but the mysterious prophecies of the Tindaya Code, Terrel travels ever onwards, hoping that each step will take him closer to his homeland of Vadanis. Now Terrel finds himself in the war-torn land of Myvatan, where no one can remember a time before conflict, and no one but the sorcerers know the cause of it. Horrified to learn that the powers of nature are being harnessed for use as weapons, Terrel discovers that a volcano among the glaciers is home to a deadly presence. And this time, even Terrel’s power may not be enough to stop it.
From the author of ICE MAGE, FIRE MUSIC, and ISLE OF THE DEAD comes the first book in a new series of exciting fantasy adventures.