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Eliza Parsons was an English author best known for her Gothic novels. Parsons was one of the first to write Gothic novels and her book The Castle of Wolfenbach is considered an early classic in the Gothic genre. The action centers around a young woman named Matilda Weimar who flees her nasty uncle and finds refuge in an ancient and mysterious castle.
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. THIS IS A SUMMARY & IT DOES NOT ACCOMPANY THE OFFICIAL. In this summary book, readers are taken to the southern Appalachian mountains, the setting of Barbara Kingsolver's "Demon Copperhead." This narrative brings to life the turbulent journey of Demon, a young boy born to a teenage single mother in a single-wide trailer. Despite having limited assets — merely his dead father's handsome features and copper-colored hair — Demon possesses a sharp wit and a strong instinct for survival, navigating the world with a fierce spirit.Voir livre
Saki (December 18, 1870 – November 14, 1916) was the pen name of British author Hector Hugh Munro. Saki's world contrasts the effete conventions and hypocrisies of Edwardian England with the ruthless but straightforward life-and-death struggle?????s of nature. Nature generally wins in the end. (Summary from Wikipedia)Voir livre
Don’t miss the exciting conclusion to The Victorian Gothic Collection…The plots, schemes and machinations at Cysgod Lys, from both mortal and immortal sources, are coming to a head. But as the ancient evil maneuvers to fully become a part of the living world and Frances struggles to extricate herself from a situation of her own making, Eldren and Adelaide, with the help of Lord Mortimer and Madame Leola, are hatching schemes of their own. Buoyed by new confidence in her previously latent abilities, Adelaide has a plan that may finally offer them peace, freedom, and a chance for true happiness together. Fighting something that has no true form, something that can take the shape of anything and anyone, something that potentially sees and knows everything, is next to impossible and the closer they get to the final battle, the higher the stakes get. But Adelaide is determined, because she isn’t just fighting to win…she’s fighting for love.Voir livre
Fonda Lee returns to the world of the Green Bone Saga with a new standalone novella. The rapidly changing city of Janloon is ruled by jade, the rare and ancient substance that enhances the abilities and status of the trained Green Bone warriors who run the island’s powerful clans.Pulo Oritono is not one of those warriors. He’s simply an apprentice jade setter with dreams of securing clan patronage and establishing a successful business. His hopes are dashed, however, when a priceless jade weapon is stolen from the shop where he works.Now, Pulo has three days to hunt down the thief, find the jade, and return it to its rightful owner if he wants to save his future prospects, the people he cares about, and his very life. The desperate mission will lead Pulo to old vendettas, vast corruption, and questions about everything and everyone he thought he knew.Voir livre
On the trail, anything can happen. After secrets and betrayal shatter his marriage, Josh Mallory seeks solace on the Pacific Crest Trail, in the mountains of Washington. On the trail, he’s just another hiker. On the trail, he can outrun the memories.When wild animals destroy his food, Josh detours through a small mountain town. Missing hiker posters hang in the windows, and residents won’t look him in the eyes, let alone speak to him or help him.Trapped on a mountain ridge beneath a full moon and desperate for help, Josh moves on, only to encounter a mysterious group who call themselves the Woodkin. Hoping for food, shelter, and rest until he can hike back home, he soon realizes that he may never leave the mountain alive.Voir livre
A woman is drawn into a shadowy family legacy in this “mysterious and brooding” novel from the author of Dreams of Origami (Taranaki Daily News). When her grandmother dies, Chloe is left in possession of all Miriam’s belongings, including a curious silver amulet. But the necklace is more than just an odd piece of jewelry. When Chloe puts it on, she discovers its power to sweep her away to another world, one of illusion, duplicity, and danger. As her friends and family’s concern grows for her mental health, Chloe delves deeper into the mysteries of her grandmother’s past. Soon, she’ll find herself a pawn in an ancient love story that has haunted the women in her family for generations, and is sought out by an intriguing stranger that may be the key to secrets of her family’s history.Voir livre
