Casa editrice: Classica Libris
In the early 1700s, the cultural group now known as Romani had made inroads into much of Europe. In some areas, they were granted special privileges and dispensations; in others, they were mercilessly persecuted and even sold into slavery. British historical novelist G. P. R. James captures the shifting role of the Gypsy people during the period in this remarkably detailed book.
From international bestselling author Siobhan Daiko comes a story that will transport you to Italy past and present. Heartbroken after the loss of her fiancé, Fern travels to her aunt’s house in Italy to find peace and solace. There, overcome by the beauty of the landscape and consumed by a history she finds fascinating, she is catapulted into the life of the beautiful but reckless Cecilia, a sixteenth century lady of Venice. The closer Fern comes to discovering why Cecilia appears to be pulling her back in time, the more echoes of the past reverberate in the present. When past and present collide, throwing both Fern and Cecilia into deadly danger, can Fern stay safe and come to terms with her own past? A breathtaking historical novel from a bestselling author, perfect for readers of Barbara Erskine, Sarah Dunant and Kate Mosse.Praise for Siobhan Daiko: '...like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva 'an exciting, impeccably-researched wartime adventure with lots of heart ... the perfect mixture of tragedy and happiness' Reader review 'A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett ’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch 'A poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity and I was hooked from start to finish' Reader review 'So much heartache but alongside this the love of the people who did so much in WWII' Reader review 'a powerful historical novel that I just could not put down' Reader reviewMostra libro
570 BCE. The world is cruel to many within the Babylonian Empire. Napsha, an impoverished sixteen-year-old teenager, yearns to prove that he is able to earn the respect as an adult. In his quest, he finds love but one moment of mercy alters his life forever. Unbeknownst to Napsha, tragedy will summon supernatural forces to chart his destiny beyond all human understanding. Immortality.Mostra libro
American mining engineer Captain Humbert Reynolds has got a bad case of gold fever. His search has brought him halfway around the world, to the Gobi desert, where he lands in a Golden Hell— a mountain of horrors run by an unspeakably evil gang. Now he may find that instead of snatching the ultimate prize he will have to pay the ultimate price. Join the race and feel the heat of gold fever as the audio version of Golden Hell leads you into a mountain of unimaginable danger and unexpected twists and turns.Mostra libro
Philo, a fisherman's son lives in Phoenicia in the first century. Evil hangs over the family and it seems to come from his sister. Rumours reach Sidon of a prophet with amazing healing powers, but even the mention of his name has disastrous effect. Philo runs away from home. Wherever he goes he hears more news of this strange prophet. Who is he? What is he doing? What is the source of his power?Mostra libro
The graceful domes of Sacré Coeur, the imposing cathedral of Notre Dame, the breathtaking Tour Eiffel . . . Paris is overflowing with stunning architecture. Yet for Tabitha Knight, the humble building that houses the Cordon Bleu cooking school, where her friend Julia studies, is just as notable. Tabitha is always happy to sample Julia's latest creation and try to recreate dishes for her Grand-père and Oncle Rafe. The legendary school also holds open demonstrations, where the public can see its master chefs at work. It's a treat for any aspiring cook—until one of the chefs pours himself a glass of wine from a rare vintage bottle—and promptly drops dead in front of Julia, Tabitha, and other assembled guests. It's the first in a frightening string of poisonings that turns grimly personal when cyanide-laced wine is sent to someone very close to Tabitha. What kind of killer chooses such a means of murder, and why? Tabitha and Julia hope to find answers in order to save innocent lives—not to mention a few exquisite vintages—even as their investigation takes them through some of the darkest corners of France's wartime past . . .Mostra libro
This audiobook is essentially a snapshot of a very unusual conversation. It gathers the talks and round-table dialogues from a four-day symposium at Tyringham Hall in England, where researchers, writers, shamans and psychonauts met to focus on one central puzzle: what are we to make of the entities and “other worlds” that so many people report when they take DMT?Mostra libro
