Maison d'édition: Bu Classics Books
A mesmerizing painting holds a supernatural allure, drawing a young woman into a gothic romance that defies time and whispers of a love that transcends the grave.
'Right up there with C J Sansom... A brilliant historical thriller' Philip Gwynne Jones'The twists and turns are brilliantly done' Sarah Ward'A joy for the senses... see the smoke and grime of Tudor London' Chris Lloyd 1558: The body of Thomas Seymour is found hanging naked in an oak tree at Hatfield House, the home of Elizabeth Tudor, the Queen’s sister. But Thomas Seymour was supposedly beheaded nine years to the day on Tower Hill. How did he return from the dead, only to die again? Doctor John Dee and Margaretta, assisted by his pupil Christopher, are charged with unravelling the mystery. But then there is a kidnapping, a ransom threat and more bodies appear. Amongst secrets and rumours, the scandal of the Seymour Affair threatens to resurface. Elizabeth’s road to the throne could be ruined and with that comes the fall of the Tudor Dynasty. Can John Dee keep Elizabeth’s secret before it casts a shadow over them all? 'Thrilling and intriguing' S. W. Perry'A joy to read. Well researched and fast paced' Leslie Scase'G J Williams knows how to keep a reader hooked' Adele Jordan'This is a fabulous mystery, pacy, tense and very atmospheric' Historical Novel Society'An intriguing story skilfully woven into the fabric of real history' Crime TimeVoir livre
Amalina breaks one simple rule in her superstition-bound village ... and is swept away by an ancient, evil entity. To survive she must keep her wits about her while she plots a way out of his lonely castle in the mountains, and out of a mysterious plot he is hatching ... But what if her only chance to escape means his -- or her -- death? The darkest, most dangerous time in Amalina's life begins!Voir livre
The void weeps. The crimson moon is shining in the sky, and demons are pouring through the dimensional seams, broken by the infernal corruption. Meanwhile, the ghastly bellows are coming from the sea as the beast rises, threatening to devour the entire world. Will Keri, severely maimed in her fight against Fenrir, recover and rise for the final confrontation? Will humanity come together in the last stand against the unknown? Or will the prophecy be fulfilled, and everything will perish in the insatiable Maw of the Hollow? This is the final book in the series.Voir livre
# The Heir of Mondolfo Born to privilege but denied a father’s love, Prince Ludovico has spent his life beneath the shadow of the cold and tyrannical Prince Fernando. Determined to control his son’s future, Fernando intends Ludovico for the church, regardless of the young man’s wishes. But among the hills of southern Italy, Ludovico finds tenderness and hope in Viola, a gentle peasant girl far removed from the rigid world of aristocratic ambition. Their love deepens into a secret marriage—a union that defies family, class, and paternal authority. When Fernando discovers the truth, his fury tears the young couple apart and plunges Ludovico into a desperate struggle for freedom, identity, and reunion with the woman he loves. What follows is a dramatic tale of forbidden love, family cruelty, inheritance, and the conflict between social duty and the desires of the heart. Set against the wild beauty of the Kingdom of Naples, *The Heir of Mondolfo* reveals Mary Shelley’s gift for Gothic atmosphere, emotional conflict, and characters trapped between powerful institutions and personal freedom. Published posthumously in 1877, this rediscovered tale offers listeners another fascinating side of the author of *Frankenstein*. Narrated by Michele Wagner.Voir livre
Will Lottie be able to deal with the possibility of the supernatural—even if she turns out to be one of them? Charlotte "Lottie" Montgomery has recently graduated from Cambridge University and has accepted a veterinarian job in the small town of Lupine Valley. Upon arrival, Lottie finds herself drawn to five men, who are loyal, protective, and just a little bit quirky. Are their mannerisms because of their small-town culture, or is there something deeper to it? Something more . . . supernatural? But, it turns out, Lottie has secrets of her own. But the choice is taken from her on whether she wants to share them. Some secrets need to be revealed, even if it means destroying her entire life. When the truth is revealed, Lottie has to decide whether she can accept her new life and the people in it, or if she's going to go back to a life of ignorance. Contains mature themes.Voir livre
In 1915 a book was stolen, a crow appeared, and fate dealt its hand. Rose Carbonelli sees ghosts. She doesn’t sleep. She watches every corner, studies every shadow, listens to the screams that no one else hears. Rose Carbonelli is terrified. Her father hasn’t been heard from since he volunteered to go to war in 1915. The money ran out a year ago, her mother, Edith, is fading away. Rose needs a job to save them both, and an excuse to flee the ghosts of her home. When Rutherford House advertises for a lady’s maid, Rose seizes the opportunity. A wage to save her mother, food to fill her belly, and an escape from the dead that occupy the shadows… It seems just so perfect. But is it the escape Rose has been dreaming of? Is there truth to the rumours about Rutherford House? What lurks within the bones of it? Why has the Lady Mary Rutherford not been seen in over a decade? Is this the perfect escape, or is it another nightmare Rose could never have imagined?Voir livre
