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I kongebyen Himlinge forsøger den nye hersker Roald at samle til kamp mod Fenris. Han er dog ved at miste grebet på grund af de magiske urter, som ypperstepræstinden Ragnfrid har gjort ham afhængig af. Magtkampen blusser op i et forsøg på at rive ham ud af præstindens kløer.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Beautiful, atmospheric . . . you must read this book' 5* reader reviewIn the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her. The Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm - and the mysterious curse that has haunted them for generations.The madness that led to Susanna Farrow's disappearance left her daughter, June, to be raised by her grandmother. Everyone in Jasper is certain it's only a matter of time before she finds the same end, but June has kept secret that her unravelling has already begun.After her grandmother's death, June follows a series of clues that link her mother's disappearance to the town's dark history, leading finally to a mysterious door. Behind it may lay the answer to the mysteries that have always lingered like a dark shadow. Upon crossing the threshold, June embarks on a journey that will not only change both the past and the future, but entangle her fate and her heart in a star-crossed love.With The Unmaking of June Farrow, Adrienne Young delivers a brilliant story with romance, mystery, and a touch of the impossible: a story you will never forget.HEAR WHAT EVERYONE'S SAYING ABOUT ADRIENNE YOUNG'Spellbinding' JODI PICOULT'Delightful' 5* READER REVIEW'Bewitching' REBECCA ROSS'Addictive' 5* READER REVIEW'Thrilling' STEPHANIE GARBER'Captivating' 5* READER REVIEW'Immersive' SUE LYNN TAN

From the author of cult favourite The Wishing Game comes a Narnia-inspired fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobe door . . . you know, just in case.Fifteen years ago, two boys went missing at a state park in West Virginia. Six months later they mysteriously reappeared. Jeremy wouldn't say where they went and Rafe was unable, having no memory of their time lost in the woods though he bears terrible scars on his back that no one can explain. Now adults, Jeremy is a missing persons investigator with an uncanny ability to find lost and kidnapped girls. Meanwhile, Rafe has become a recluse, an artist unable to stop creating fantastical paintings and sculptures he shows to no one. When Emilie goes to Jeremy, seeking help for her older sister who was kidnapped eighteen years earlier, he recognizes her as the girl he's been questing for all these years. Emilie is the lost princess of Shanandoah, and her sister is the Queen of the fantasy world where he and Rafe spent those six magical months when they were missing. Their return should have been a joyful one but when they arrive, they learn an old foe of Rafe's has returned and only he can save them all and their world . . . but only if he can remember who he truly is. Only then will they get back everything and everyone they've lost.

THE EXHILARATING FOLLOW-UP TO PAT BARKER'S THE WOMEN OF TROY AND THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLSAfter ten blood-filled years, the war is over. Troy lies in smoking ruins as the victorious Greeks fill their ships with the spoils of battle.Alongside the treasures looted are the many Trojan women captured by the Greeks - among them the legendary prophetess Cassandra, and her watchful maid, Ritsa. Enslaved as concubine - war-wife - to King Agamemnon, Cassandra is plagued by visions of his death - and her own - while Ritsa is forced to bear witness to both Cassandra's frenzies and the horrors to come.Meanwhile, awaiting the fleet's return is Queen Clytemnestra, vengeful wife of Agamemnon. Heart-shattered by her husband's choice to sacrifice their eldest daughter to the gods in exchange for a fair wind to Troy, she has spent this long decade plotting retribution, in a palace haunted by child-ghosts.As one wife journeys toward the other, united by the vision of Agamemnon's death, one thing is certain: this long-awaited homecoming will change everyone's fates forever.'The queen of literary historical fiction, Barker is an unflinching guide for a trip across ancient Greece' National Geographic'In her thrilling retelling of the stories of Cassandra and Clytemnestra, Barker conjures up a world stained by the grief of mothers and daughters. Agamemnon's palace is the stuff of nightmares, a world of suspicion and fear, plagued by the ghosts of innocents' Paula Hawkins'You go to her for plain truths, a driving storyline and a clear eye, steadily facing the history of our world' GuardianInstant Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024

Dany y la trufa dorada es una historia llena de fantasia, aventura y magia, inspirada en un hermoso pueblo de Francia, a las afueras del reino de Lorraine, cerca del magico bosque de Vosgos. Dando lugar a la magnifica historia de Dany y su leal perro llamado Jack. El cual, por cosas de la vida, tiene que buscar la manera de ayudar a sus padres y protegerlos de las garras malignas de Lord Fabio y sus secuaces, quienes intentaran a toda costa arrebatarle de sus manos la tierra que lo vio crecer. Aunque, con la ayuda de su amiga Isabel, intentara por todos los medios encontrar la solucion a esta adversidad; sorteando el misterioso bosque de Vosgos, lleno de peligrosos senderos y de obstaculos que los pondran a prueba en todo momento, para ver si son dignos de encontrar la preciada trufa dorada y, asi, poder salvar el reino de Lorraine y a sus seres queridos.

In this enthralling literary journey, explore a cosmic tapestry of myths, gods, and mortals, as we unravel the epic story of creation, divinity, and the eternal battle between light and darkness. A captivating narrative that unveils the intricacies of the universe's origins, gods' secrets, and the timeless drama that shapes our existence. This is a literary odyssey that offers a profound understanding of the universe's deepest mysteries. Whether you're a scholar, a mythology enthusiast, or a curious reader, this book will leave you spellbound and craving more. Embark on this celestial journey today, and let the timeless struggles and celestial secrets enrich your understanding of our world.

This work is fiction based on a blend of the factual history of mythology mixed with what is not written but known physical evidence. Much of the material is from what we call the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. There is obvious evidence of an advanced civilization with the carvings and the sculptures in stone, as well as the mythology in the stars, which are still in the sky today. Either the stars in the heavens arranged to match the stories on earth or the stories on earth were inspired by the stars in the heavens.

Blandt forfattere og kunstnere findes der altid en del af deres værker, der er mere kendte og elskede end andre.Således også når det gælder H.C. Andersen (1805-1875), hvor der blandt hans mange eventyr er nogle, der er mere holdt af end andre.I denne bog er der således – som det fremgår – samlet ti af hans mest elskede eventyr. De udkom over en periode på tyve år, fra 1835 til 1855.Blandt dem, der elsker H.C. Andersens eventyr, siges det ofte, at de bedste illustrationer til dem er tegninger af Vilhelm Pedersen (1820-1859), formuleret i vendingen ”et eventyr af H.C. Andersen skal da være illustreret af Vilhelm Pedersen”. Derfor er det dem, der er med i denne bog.Bogen er redigeret af mag.art. Jens Staubrand.

What if your love was doomed to end the world?In a world of blood and rebellion, Camden and Danielle's forbidden attraction sparks a chain of events tied to an ancient curse.¿¿ ¿¿A Love Beyond Death, A Curse Beyond Time, A War Beyond HopeVampire insurrectionist Camden Paratus is determined to put an end to the vicious blood system that has held the world captive since the Human Annihilation War. An undercover operative for a rebellion group, Camden feels he can only make up for the failure of his past by procuring the only known chapters of the Vampiric Triumph, a secretive book that contains the ritual of the King of Darkness, the key to controlling a child with enormous power.Beautiful Lycan heiress Danielle Calen is on the run from her lethal pack. Her sister is the beta wolf of a violent extremist pack who believe murder and vengeance are the best means of remaining free. But those views killed their parents and sent her sister down a spiraling path of bloodthirsty madness. When that madness results in violence, Danielle is determined to rescue her sister from a death sentence.Camden and Danielle meet in the storm of their lives. The prophecy they'd grown up ignoring suddenly casts their intense and forbidden attraction in a whole new light. Surrounded by violence and betrayals, in a world where blood is currency, their attraction reveals devastating consequences linked to a time-transcending curse of love and death. Will they have the courage to challenge destiny, oppression, and war, or will their passion be the trigger for their shocking end?Tropes you'll find in this book

He already took everything from me, but now he's back and won't take no for an answer.In a tale as old as time, a mafia princess fell in love with the wrong boy, or in my case, boys. I am Jasmine Isabella Falcone, and I grew up knowing that I needed to be on my guard from the snakes around me. But, even knowing that, I still fell in love with Angelo Esposito and Dario Lombardi.Crushed and humiliated, I try to move on, but some ghosts are harder to shake. Now, at twenty-three, I am being forced into an arranged marriage where I'll be expected to fulfill my duties as a wife and mother. But I dream of building something different and crave freedom from the shackles of the patriarchy. So I do the only thing I can and run. On my own for the first time on a picturesque country property nestled between Sinhaven and Beastville, I try to rebuild my life.But fate proved that just because you run from your past doesn't mean it won't catch up to you.The fairytales have it wrong. Not every story ends with a knight in shining armor.

The insignia of the great Japanese Empire is composed of three treasures... Through this captivating collection of short stories, embark on a literary trip to discover Japan's enigmatic beauty. 50 Greatest Japanese Stories will transport you to the heart of this ancient and mystical region, where the whispers of Japan come alive and the essence of its rich culture and ageless customs are revealed in vivid detail. You'll find yourself in a world where the ordinary and extraordinary collide and where legendary authors like Yei Theodora Ozaki, Lafcadio Hearn, Seki Keigo and others encourage you to explore a mesmerizing and inspirational literary landscape. Prepare to be immersed in the enthralling world of Japanese literature and let your imagination soar.

"Welcome, Guardians."From the creative mind of Ethan Skinner."What is all of this?"A new fantasy adventure novel set in the modern age."James. Aleah. Merlin. Are you ready?"In a world filled with magic, wonder and secrets, where nothing is what it seems. James Ares, a teenager in the Kingdom of Voltor looks to be more, to become a legend just like his hero. Unfortunately, that is harder than it seems when everyone has more control over their magic. James, along with his friends Merlin and Aleah, sets out to become more powerful.However, in a world filled with magic, thing ought to go wrong. On their quest for power, the trio begin to uncover the secrets of the so-called perfect kingdom, and encounters another after the same thing as them. Together, James, Merlin and Aleah must travel throughout their kingdom, face powerful threats and discover the secrets stopping them from reaching their potential."They took EVERYTHING from me. Now I will show them their mistakes!"Follow their journey as they learn how to be courageous, to discover their power within and just maybe save their kingdom from utter annihilation from an evil ancient threat, hell bound on getting revenge on those who casted him out. All in a day's work for the GUARDIANS OF VOLTOR."There's more going on here than you realize!"Get extra exclusive content with your preferred edition. Calabrum Edition comes with an exclusive side story about the Wizard of Calabrum,. You don't want to miss it!

In Western Ukraine a sparkly spider or spider web is a common Christmas tree ornament. Why might this be? Discover the answer as you share this traditional story. The tale tells of a poor family who would love to decorate their home for Christmas. A chance discovery helps them to grow their own Christmas tree, but how can they make it glitter and shimmer on Christmas Day? Help comes from a very unexpected source. As children listen to this story they will learn and use some of the language that describes the position of things. They will describe and compare sizes and will practise early counting skills.Every year, on December 25th, Christmas Day is a festival celebratedthroughout the world. People exchange gifts, decorate Christmas trees, enjoy family feasts and are amazed by beautiful displays of lights in homesand cities. Many different legends tell of a kindly character who has namesincluding St Nicholas, Santa Claus and Father Christmas. He deliverspresents to children and in many countries is said to travel through the skieson a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Every year, on December 25th, Christmas Day is a festival celebratedthroughout the world. People exchange gifts, decorate Christmas trees, enjoy family feasts and are amazed by beautiful displays of lights in homesand cities. Many different legends tell of a kindly character who has namesincluding St Nicholas, Santa Claus and Father Christmas. He deliverspresents to children and in many countries is said to travel through the skieson a sleigh pulled by reindeer.Christian people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day andattend services in churches, singing carols and telling stories of Christ's birth.This special Christian story is called the Nativity.

When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, the adults around him try remedies that only complicate matters and make the condition worse, ignoring what young readers will see as the obvious solution.

Believing that he loves his beautiful pet bird too much to set it free, a wealthy merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans are.

In this humorous tale, a man greedily and impatiently hopes to acquire the skills and senses of an animal but ends up limiting his abilities rather than enhancing them.

Tapping into the resurgence of interest in horror and folklore and illustrated with 75 linocut-style artworks, this contemporary, cool and highly desirable collection of scary North American legends has standout visual appeal."The brilliance of Frightful Folklore of North America is how it captures the expansiveness of the land, the various cultures (Native and non-Native), the stories told over time … This impressive collection will haunt your imagination."– V. Castro, author of Goddess of Filth and The Haunting of AlejandraDiscover the original folk horror of North America: over 100 of the most terrifying legends and gruesome folklore that emerged over the centuries in response to this wild continent’s harsh and awesome landscapes and often tragic history. From the Indigenous Peoples to those who in later times crossed sea and land to settle there, each culture has added its stories, taboos and fears to this ghastly anthology. Read about:Qallupilluit of Nunavut: This green, scaly, web-handed sea-monster hunts along the ice floes, kidnapping children that wander too close to the water.La Corriveau of Quebec: A woman hanged for murder and witchcraft runs through the night in her gibbet chasing her victims.Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest: The Wild Man of America, who has been spotted throughout history.Ghost Moose of Maine: Hunters are drawn to keep pursuing this spectral creature until they die of exhaustion or exposure.La Diablesse of Tobago: A young woman who made a pact with the Devil. When in human form, she entraps men with her beauty and lures them to an untimely end.Green Lady of Hawaii: With seaweed for hair, knotted roots for hands and jagged splinters for teeth, she hunts for children to replace her own lost boy.And many, many more … Each chill-inducing tale is illustrated with a spectacular linocut-style artwork. From Greenland to Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, this collection embodies the unique melting pot of American cultural heritage, alongside monsters, cryptids, spirits and ghosts of the most horrific sort.

"Three thousand years of encounters with malevolent beings that have invaded our waking lives and our nightmares"--

The long-anticipated sequel to the million-copy bestselling novel WickedTen years after the publication of Wicked, beloved novelist Gregory Maguire returns at last to the land of Oz. There he introduces us to Liir, an adolescent boy last seen hiding in the shadows of the castle after Dorothy did in the Witch. Bruised, comatose, and left for dead in a gully, Liir is shattered in spirit as well as in form. But he is tended at the Cloister of Saint Glinda by the silent novice called Candle, who wills him back to life with her musical gifts.What dark force left Liir in this condition? Is he really Elphaba's son? He has her broom and her cape -- but what of her powers? Can he find his supposed half-sister, Nor, last seen in the forbidding prison, Southstairs? Can he fulfill the last wishes of a dying princess? In an Oz that, since the Wizard's departure, is under new and dangerous management, can Liir keep his head down long enough to grow up?For the countless fans who have been dazzled and entranced by Maguire's Oz, Son of a Witch is the rich reward they have awaited so long.

Take an epic glimpse into life at the end of the last ice age. Witness the creation of a technology meant to save everyone in the world. But where did it go?

"The Last Princess" takes readers on a magical adventure of a lifetime. Follow the extraordinary journey of an ordinary girl who stumbles upon an enchanted world filled with fairytale characters and mystical wonders. From a seemingly mundane walk back home, she finds herself transported into a world beyond imagination, where dreams blend with reality.As she steps through a mysterious door, she discovers a realm where reality and fantasy intertwine. A world where fairytale princesses, talking animals, and fantastical creatures coexist, inviting her to experience the enchantment firsthand. As she interacts with beloved characters, and is swept away by their warmth and hospitality.Yet, amidst the grandeur and magic, an unexpected threat arises, forcing her to make a life-changing decision."The Last Princess" is a captivating tale of self-discovery, courage, and the power of choice. It explores themes of responsibility, friendship, and the value of one's true self. Amidst the whimsical adventures and dazzling parties, she must navigate the challenges of being the last princess and decide what truly matters to her heart.

In the second expanded edition of his collection, poet Michael Gushue revisits the classical stories of women found in Aeschylus, Sophocles, Ovid and others. The modern translations and feminist reimagining of these texts reveal the mythic figures of Iphigenia, Clytemnestra, Antigone, and others, now resurrected in these poems.