Verlag: Edimill Media
The Author interviews Alexander von Humboldt on the slopes of the Teide, the volcano ascended by the young scientist on June 21, 1797 during his stopover in Tenerife on his way to America [photo by Pietro Melucci, October 8, 2024]
A gripping Medieval novel set in the twelfth century! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir, and Anthony Riches. Three Royal brothers. One mysterious death. Who will take the crown? England, 1110 When King William Rufus of England is killed mysteriously during a hunting accident in the New Forest in 1100, his younger brother Henry, who had been present, loses no time in riding hard to claim both the Treasury and the crown. Rumors quickly being swirling that Henry was himself responsible for Rufus's death. One of Henry's main accusers is his older brother Robert, Duke of Normandy, who believes the throne of England is his by right and threatens to invade from across the Channel. King Henry entrusts the task of proving his innocence to Sir Wilfrid Walsingham, a Saxon-born knight who was elevated by Henry's father, only to be cast by the perverted and tyrannical Rufus into a jail cell from which, after almost two years, few men could have emerged alive, or with their sanity intact. Can Walsingham unearth the truth about Rufus's death and clear his name? Or will England be torn apart by those in power . . . ?Zum Buch
Living in Paris and having a sidekick cat named Pepe le Pew gives Marci Beaucoup’s life a certain je ne sais quoi. Only Marci isn’t in France. She lives in Paris, Kentucky. Combining her love of baking and France, Marci opened La Belle Patisserie, but when a woman is discovered dead in front of her shop, Marci’s dreams come to a screeching halt. Marci thinks mouthwatering pastries are just what her small Southern hometown needs. Most residents agree, saying that her baked goods are magical, creating love and good fortune all over town. When Kelly Lowry is shot in front of the shop, it gives the pastries a new meaning behind “to die for.” Who killed her, and why was her murder followed by a strange Frenchman’s appearance? When Antoine Dubois wanders into her quaint shop, Marci is smitten immediately. But soon, more questions arise than answers: How did Antoine end up in Kentucky? And what was his connection to the dead woman? Meanwhile Detective Maverick Malone is on the case and quickly connects the dots between Kelly and Antoine, accusing him of the murder. Could it be that Antoine had something to do with the dead woman? Marci, enamored by Antoine, is determined to clear his name. And now that she's mixed up in the murder investigation, Marci has to find the killer before her half-baked theories result in her untimely death.Zum Buch
In the second book of the series Tina’s Adventures, Tina makes her first trip to the past. She plans, prepares and packs for travel to a 2000 years old Roman country – Pompeii. Once back home from school and after her lunch, she shuts her door and takes out the magic kettle. Filling it up to the brim, she waits for the portal to form and steps into it. Within seconds she is transported to a sunny morning of Pompeii, landing in a garden where children of her age were playing. Thus, begins her new journey in a world forgotten centuries ago. Why Pompeii? All Tina knew was that she wanted to visit a Roman country. The pillars at Asiatic Society that she had counted in the first book, led her to understand Roman architecture and that historic period from granny. And there she was. In Pompeii. New friends, new culture, new dressing style, different food, different kinds of roads, games, temples, theatres. Tina explores it all. Now its your turn to explore Pompeii with Tina.Zum Buch
Step into the shadows of H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Horror at Red Hook”, a chilling tale of urban decay, forbidden knowledge, and cosmic terror. Set in the labyrinthine streets of Brooklyn’s Red Hook, this story plunges readers into a world where human depravity intertwines with ancient sorcery. Detective Thomas F. Malone’s investigation unravels a series of dark secrets, cult rituals, and unearthly horrors hidden beneath the city’s surface. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries, Gothic dread, and Lovecraft’s signature cosmic horror, this timeless classic explores the unsettling boundaries between reality and nightmare.Zum Buch
Following the assassination of Senator Maybelle, widespread rioting and unrest transform the presidential campaign into a lethal circus. With protests raging over the new bill, the government scrambles to restore peace and order.Armed with a probationary private investigation license, Janette and her friends race against time to prevent the next murder. On the surface, the motive for the killings seems simple enough: the senate bill, if passed, would transform the United States into a militant dictatorship.As hostilities around the nation intensify and the pressure of the investigation strains Janette’s relationships with her family and friends, she learns loyalty only goes so far, friendships are as easily forged as they are broken, and justice means little to those determined to preserve their personal liberties.But when a murder attempt turns into a kidnapping, she’s left with one choice: uncover the truth, or die trying.Zum Buch
A seemingly idyllic garden party for the wealthy Sheridan family takes a dark turn when they learn of a death in their working-class neighborhood. The story explores themes of social class, privilege, and the juxtaposition of life and death.Zum Buch
