Verlag: Bu Classics Books
Two rogue adventurers set out to conquer a remote kingdom in Kafiristan, embarking on a legendary quest for power that spirals into a devastating hubris.
As the conflict in the asteroid belt escalates, Luca finds herself seeking out the help of Athena, the QI on Earth. Together they hatch a complex plan to end the power of the VanHeilding family. Meanwhile, resistance to the ongoing power grab by the Xiang Zu Corporation is gaining traction in Elektra, a quadruple asteroid system and the second most populous sector of the Belt. Miranda, Scott, and Cyrus find themselves being dragged into this fightback following rumors that the QI, stolen en route to New World One, has resurfaced in the hands of the rebels. Yet, for there to be any resolution to the conflict, Luca must ultimately face-off against the army of node-runners arrayed against her on New World One. She knows it will be a fight to the death, there can only be one winner, but is she ready? The fate of humanity is resting on the outcome.Zum Buch
Sabine Dubois has left one nightmare for another…Quitting her stressful job with the head office and retreating to her family’s branch of the business was supposed to take away from her stress. Instead, on her first night back on the job, reaping souls and taking names, she’s faced with a client whose soul won’t tear from his body.Her ledger clearly says, reap Kyle Riley. But he’s not dead. He’s not alive, but he’s not dead. And now she’s got a body with a very talkative, very angry spirit in her SUV headed to the parish where her Voodoo priestess aunt lives.Her aunt takes one look at the body and Kyle’s grouchy, glowering spirit and pronounces him under a curse. One that it’s up to them to break. But as they hunt for the cure, she grows fond of the surly man-ghost who she realizes may or may not have been targeted by the very agency that sent her to collect his soul.Zum Buch
Pairing prospective lady Pinkerton detectives with rough and ready agents? What could possibly go wrong? Head of the Denver Pinkerton office, Archie Gordon, has been tasked with hiring female agents. The problem? They need to be trained by existing agents while solving cases. Alone and unchaperoned. In 1871. The solution? Have each pair marry temporarily, for the duration of the case. If Archie can convince his reluctant agents and the even more reluctant women to agree, that is. One thing is certain, it won't be dull. And the couples might even find love on the road to adventure. If they don't kill each other first. This is a sweet romance that ends on a cliffhanger leading into the rest of the Pinkerton Matchmaker series.Zum Buch
Step into the thrilling world of The Hidden Hand by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth, one of the most beloved Victorian sensation novels ever written. This captivating audiobook follows the spirited and unforgettable heroine Capitola Black as she navigates danger, hidden identities, family secrets, romance, and dramatic twists.Filled with suspense, humor, strong female characters, and classic 19th-century storytelling, The Hidden Hand audiobook is perfect for fans of historical fiction, gothic romance, mystery novels, and timeless literary classics.Experience a masterpiece of American literature brought to life in audio format. Whether you love Victorian novels, adventurous heroines, or public domain classics, this audiobook is a must-listen.Zum Buch
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a timeless holiday classic that follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who values wealth above all else. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, who reveal to him the impact of his greed and indifference. Through these spectral encounters, Scrooge awakens to the true spirit of Christmas, embracing compassion, generosity, and heartfelt human connection.Zum Buch
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025. Scholars call the anonymous author the "Beowulf poet". The story is set in pagan Scandinavia in the 6th century. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by the monster Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendel's mother attacks the hall and is then defeated. Victorious, Beowulf goes home to Geatland and becomes king of the Geats. Fifty years later, Beowulf defeats a dragon but is mortally wounded in the battle. After his death, his attendants cremate his body and erect a tower on a headland in his memory. Scholars have debated whether Beowulf was transmitted orally, affecting its interpretation: if it was composed early, in pagan times, then the paganism is central and the Christian elements were added later, whereas if it was composed later, in writing, by a Christian. Beowulf is written mostly in the West Saxon dialect of Old English, but many other dialectal forms are present, suggesting that the poem may have had a long and complex transmission throughout the dialect areas of England.No definite sources or analogs of the poem can be proven, but many suggestions have been made, including the Icelandic Grettis saga, the Norse story of Hrolf Kraki and his bear-shapeshifting servant Bodvar Bjarki, the international folktale the Bear's Son Tale, and the Irish folktale of the Hand and the Child. Persistent attempts have been made to link Beowulf to tales from Homer's Odyssey or Virgil's Aeneid. More definite are Biblical parallels, with clear allusions to the books of Genesis, Exodus, and Daniel.Zum Buch
