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Fountain of the Drowning is a multi-layered narrative set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period when Egypt witnessed dramatic events, from the constructionof the Suez Canal to the British occuation, which brought about rapid modernaization and the Europeanization of social norms.
Five year-old Eddie Walsh thinks he's special. As he journeys through grade and high schools, he finds out why he was special, and by the time he finishes high school, he is able to answer: Who Am I.Mostra libro
Brand new epic adventure from bestselling author Peter Gibbons! Must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell ⚔️💥Can one-man unite Britain and secure its future? 👑 Dark Age Britain Britain slides into darkness. A splintered land ruled by brutal Kings in their hilltop fortresses and besieged by Saxon invaders. Wielding Excalibur, Arthur Pendragon, king of kings is all that stands between Britain and Saxon conquest. His call to arms to unite against the Saxon invasion as one army is rebuked. Ancient rivalries, jealousy, and bitterness prevent Arthur from uniting his countrymen in defiance of the savage Saxon warlords who have seized Britain’s east and south coast. Arthur must face and defeat enemies within his own kingdom, and then unite the kingdoms of Britain in a war that will shake the country’s very foundations. Can Arthur succeed with vicious enemies all around him? Merlin, Lancelot, Bors, Gawain and Kai join their swords to Arthur’s iron will as they do battle for Britain’s very existence. The continuation of the compelling, fast-paced series from bestselling writer Peter Gibbons. Perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Peter Gibbons: 'Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain.' - Richard Cullen 'A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age. Not a book to be missed.' - Adam Lofthouse 'Riveting, page-turning action that shows Arthur growing from a frightened youngster into a confident warlord. A fresh new take on an old legend that readers will find hard to put down.' - Steven A McKay 'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy 'A gripping tale in which our distant British history is brought to life. A must-read for any Arthurian fan.' - Reader Review 'First class. I could not put this book down. Absolutely riveting. Action packed throughout. I eagerly await the next book in the series.' - Reader Review 'This was full of battles, violence, politics and is a fresh new take on Arthurian legend. It’s the first in a series that’s left me hungering for more' - Reader Review 'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook 'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter 'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon DohertyMostra libro
In the highly anticipated return of Robert Vaughan's iconic protagonist, Lucas Cain, the notorious rambling man finds himself embroiled in Old West justice. Haunted by the memory of the SULTANA riverboat disaster, where he witnessed countless lives perish, Deputy U.S. Marshal Lucas Cain reunites with his old friend, Jim Barnes, now living as a small rancher. When Jim's livelihood is shattered by the ruthless theft of two hundred cows, Lucas pledges to recover the stolen herd. As Lucas navigates treacherous Texas landscapes, he encounters the alluring Carolina McVey. Their growing connection, however, becomes a battleground for Lucas as he grapples with the lingering love for his late wife. When a stagecoach arrives in town with all its passengers dead on arrival, known as the Ghost Coach, whispers of Rufus Marley, a remorseless outlaw leader, spread fear throughout the community. Forced to confront his own demons, Lucas stands against a nemesis who stops at nothing—and no one. With a showdown looming on the horizon, the courage of this rambling man is about to be tested once again.Mostra libro
THE HEIRESS Gwyneth Douglas, a young Scottish heiress in London, writes scandalous adventure books under a pen name, doing so to protect her identity and her fortune. When an unknown blackmailer threatens to expose her secret life, she has no choice but to turn to an old family friend. But Sir Allan is a penniless baronet who will do anything to get his hands on Gwyneth's inheritance, even commit murder... THE ROGUE Wounded by scandal and the unsolved murder of his sister-in-law, David Pennington is outwardly insolent and arrogant, but upon discovering Gwyneth's plans to elope, he steps in, determined to keep her from ruining her future at the hands of a fortune hunter... THE ADVENTURE Forcing his company on Gwyneth during her journey to Scotland, David discovers that the passion he once shared with the feisty beauty has grown stronger than ever. But with their arrival in Scotland comes terrible danger. Now, if they ever hope to satisfy their fiery desire, they will need to thwart the evil that threatens to destroy both their lives... "AN ENTERTAINING BOOK FILLED WITH MURDER, SUSPENSE, AND HUMOR …WHICH STANDS ALONE AS AN EXCITING TALE OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY." —LIBRARY JOURNAL, BOOKLISTMostra libro
Book 7 in the Orphan Train series takes listeners on a journey to Ireland, where Lily and Charlie find themselves on an adventure. Meanwhile, back at the Sanctuary in New York, Kathleen is left in charge and is facing a host of problems. With the new factory opening soon, the Chivers children searching for a permanent home, and a couple of stray orphans in need of her care, Kathleen feels like she's in over her head. As she tries to navigate these challenges, she finds herself wishing Lily would come home soon. Charlie surprised Lily with tickets for the Titanic's maiden voyage. Will Kathleen be able to hold everything together until Lily's return, or has she bitten off more than she can chew? Find out in this gripping installment of the Orphan Train series.Mostra libro
Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be published in any great number. In the 15th Century Gutenberg’s printing press began the revolution to address the second and by the 19th century had gathered pace with startling speed and mass distribution. Education for the many was brought in to help people understand more of their world and, with new skills, how to have a better place within it. Now, if the powers that owned the presses and means of distribution agreed an audience would now be able to avail themselves of your ideas, your printed words. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the North American male author whose time has now come again.Mostra libro
