Historisk fantasy

Ny pragtudgave af Tolkiens klassiker om hobbitten Bilbo Sækker, der meget mod sin vilje bliver udpeget af troldmanden Gandalf til at ledsage tretten dværge på deres generobringstogt af dværgekongens herredømme og enorme skat, der nidkært vogtes af dragen Smaug. Det bliver en farefuld færd. Smukt illustreret med helsides farveillustrationer og sort-hvide stregtegninger af Alan Lee. "Det er vitterligt et eventyrenes eventyr." - Klaus Rothstein, Berlingske Tidende. Besøg Gyldendals hjemmeside for Tolkiens forfatterskab. Her kan du læse mere om bøgerne samt uddrag, læse om Tolkien selv, se nyheder, deltage i konkurrencer og debatforum m.m. www.tolkien.gyldendal.dk

I disse tre små romaner, Den herreløse ridder, Det edsvorne sværd og Den mystiske ridder, møder vi den herreløse ridder, Dunk, og hans tro væbner, Æg. Handlingen udspiller sig over et par år (fra tiden cirka 100 år før En sang om is og ild) og indledes med, at Dunk begraver sin tidligere herre efter at være blevet slået til ridder. Dunk drager til Ashford, hvor han vil deltage i en turnering som sir Duncan den Høje, men Dunk kommer oprindelig fra Lopperenden i Kongshavn og skal dyste mod rigets bedste riddere, deriblandt de kongelige. Det ender i et neglebidende og blodigt opgør på Ashford Eng med et både overraskende og tragisk udfald.I Det Edsvorne Sværd er Dunk og Æg gået i tjeneste hos sir Eustace på borgen Ståfast. Der er tørke, og sir Eustaces nabo, den Røde Enke på Koldgrav, bygger en dæmning over åen, som Ståfast får vand fra. Dunk må nu drage ud med sin modbydelige ridderkollega, sir Bennis af Brunskjold, for at forhandle med den Røde Enke. Det er tæt på at ende med en egentlig krig, samtidig med at Dunk så småt forelsker sig i den Røde Enke – og omvendt. Forviklingerne er igen mange, og resultatet igen højst overraskende.Det helt store politiske drama udspiller sig i den sidste af romanerne, Den mystiske ridder, hvor det er noget nær umuligt at kende ven fra fjende. Ligesom i de to første romaner får ridder Dunk mange svære hug og er tæt på at dø, men reddes af sin umanerlige styrke og ukuelighed. Han får også stor støtte fra Æg, som ikke er den, man tror, han er. Den mystiske ridder er et univers af mange spejle, og man må hele tiden tro om. Men gennem alle tre romaner er det en bevægende skildring af en proletardreng, der kæmper for at blive til en rigtig ridder, og som konstant må lære nye ting om korrumperende magt, rænkefulde adelige, godhjertede småfolk og sin egen styrke.

The Kiln is open, and White No-Face is back to his full power. The past eight hundred years have not blunted his hatred nor his obsession with Xie Lian--he aims to break Xie Lian down to nothing, even if all of humanity and the heavens themselves are collateral damage. This time, however, Xie Lian will not face him alone. Together with Hua Cheng--powerful ghost king, stalwart protector, and devoted love--can Xie Lian finally reveal the face behind the mask and put an end to the nightmare forever?

Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 7 is an enthralling work by the renowned author Mo Xiang. This captivating novel, belonging to an undefined genre, was published on 12th September 2023. The story is a mesmerizing blend of mystery, drama, and romance, all wrapped up in a unique narrative style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. It's a testament to Mo Xiang's storytelling prowess and his ability to create a world that is both fantastical and deeply human. The book is published by Penguin LCC US, a publisher known for its diverse range of high-quality books. This novel is a testament to their commitment to providing readers with unique and engaging stories. If you're looking for a book that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 7 is a must-read.

Ottende bog i John Flanagans internationale bestsellersserie Våbenbrødre.I Skandia ånder alt fred, da Hejrerne vender hjem. Men dette ændrer sig, da det viser sig, at de nådesløse Temujai-krigere er på vej fra de østlige egne. De har altid været ude efter at erobre Skandia. Nu slår de til igen, og Hal må sammen med sit mandskab atter af sted for at stoppe dem, og de er parat til at give deres liv for Skandia.

"Cruel tyrant Taxian-jun killed his way to the throne and now reigns as the first ever emperor of the mortal realm. Yet somehow, he is unsatisfied. Left cold and bereft, abandoned by all he held dear, he takes his own life...only to be reborn anew. Awakening in the body of his younger self-Mo Ran, a disciple of the cultivation sect Sisheng Peak-he discovers the chance to relive his life. This time, he vows to attain the gratification that once eluded him: all who defied him will fall, and never again will they treat him like a dog. His greatest fury is reserved for Chu Wanning, the coldly beautiful and aloofly catlike cultivation teacher who betrayed and thwarted Mo Ran time and again in their last life. Yet as Mo Ran shamelessly pursues his own goals in this life he thought lost, he begins to wonder if there might be more to his teacher-and his own feelings-than he ever realized."--

Genudgivelse i paperback i to bind.Skrevet med mit hjerteblod er ottende bind i den spektakulære og tv-filmatiserede Outlander-serie om Claire Randall, Jamie Fraser og den øvrige perlerække af farverige personer.Den engelske sygeplejerske Claire Randall er seriens dragende hovedperson. Da hun er på bryllupsrejse i det skotske højland i 1946, går hun igennem en stencirkel og forsvinder til 1743. Her havner hun midt i en skotsk klan og inddrages i et forrygende kærlighedsdrama tværs gennem århundreder.Claries tryllebindende rejse fortsætter historien i bind otte. Det er juni 1778, og hele verden synes anderledes. Den britiske hær trækker sig ud af Philadelphia, forfulgt af George Washington, og for første gang ser det ud til, at de amerikanske oprørere faktisk kan gå hen og vinde. Men for Claire og hendes familie er der stadig flere tumultariske revolutioner at tage hånd om.Claires tidligere ægtemand, skotten Jamie Fraser, er vendt tilbage fra de døde og forlanger at få at vide, hvorfor hun har giftet sig med hans bedste ven, lord John Grey, i hans fravær. Lord Johns søn, den niende jarl af Ellesmere, bliver ikke mindre chokeret over at opdage, at hans rigtige far er den nyligt genopståede Jamie Fraser, og Jamies nevø, Ian Murray, opdager, at hans nyfundne fætter har et godt øje til kvinden, som lige har sagt ja til at gifte sig med ham. Og mens Claire er rædselsslagen for, at den ene af hendes ægtemænd måske vil myrde den anden, står hendes efterkommere i det 20. århundrede i en endnu mere desperat situation – hendes datter, Brianna, prøver at beskytte sin søn mod en ondsindet kriminel med mord i sinde, mens hendes mand, Roger, er forsvundet et sted i fortiden.

"As the day of Nangong Si and Song Qiutong's wedding draws near, a scandalous rumor circulates among the guests at Rufeng Sect. The gossip implicates not only the bride and groom, but also Nangong Si's childhood companion and Song Qiutong's savior: the young hero, Ye Wangxi. When the wedding festivities are interrupted by a mysterious man claiming to know even more explosive secrets, Mo Ran and Chu Wanning are thrown together in the ensuing chaos. But the more time he spends at Chu Wanning's side, the more torturous it is for Mo Ran to suppress his feelings of fierce attraction and deep tenderness. Could love finally tame the beast that was the cruel tyrant Taxian-jun?

Sølvstruben er andet bind i Siri Pettersens Vardari-serie - et fantasymysterium med rødder i nordisk mytologi. En historie om blod, begær, magt og kærlighed.Juva er mærket for livet af den mand, hun satte fri. Djævlen selv, som holdt liv i vardari med sit blod. Nu sidder hun tilbage med knust hjerte og et hav af problemer: en strøm af ulvesyge, et vaklende byråd og ikke mindst vardari, der kæmper desperat for at få fat i de sidste dråber. Opslugt af sorg og raseri tvinges Juva til at åbne dørene for de fanatiske mørke kræfter, der breder sig i byen, og det går op for hende, at hun har startet en krig, som hun ikke kan overskue konsekvenserne af.

I flere år har skandierne haft herredømmet over havet og blandt andet holdt piraterne tilbage, hvis de nærmede sig. Men ikke alle bryder sig om skandiernes rolle på havet. Nu har pirater slået til og ødelagt flere skibe og stjålet Vindulven, flådens stolthed. Hals skib Hejren var heldigvis under reparation, og derfor fik fjenden ikke fat i det.Hal og Hejrerne sætter afsted for at finde Vindulven. Men det viser sig, at piraterne har en grum overraskelse i ærmet.9. bind i serien om Hal og våbenbrødrene.

Første bind i sagaen om vikingekvinden Estrid Ulvfare.Vikingetiden var grusom og spændende, fuld af muligheder for de modige og farer for de fleste. Ære betød alt, guderne rådede og skæbnen kunne være tung. Estrid er en ung mor og bondekone da en grådig jarl ødelægger hendes liv. Men mødet med Sorte Thorsten bringer hende til havs som skjoldmø og lærer hende at kæmpe for det hun har kært. Og at tage hævn. Historien byder på kamp og kærlighed, mytologi og sanselighed. Personerne er lyslevende, sympatiske og usympatiske, og vikingetiden fremstår så realistisk at du kan smage og dufte den.Estrid Ulvfare er historiefortælling når den er bedst; underholdende og lærerig.

Til alle der elsker Outlander, Hulebjørnens klan og Game of Thrones kommer her en smuk og fantastisk fortælling fra jernaldertidens England om en kvindes kamp for at forsvare sit land og sin kultur.År 47 e.Kr.: Romerne har erobret magten i det sydøstlige Storbritannien, og under angrebene er Ailias hjem blevet udslettet. Hun flygter ud i skoven, og da hun vender tilbage, er verden helt forandret. I håb om at finde den britiske krigskonge Caradog, som står i spidsen for et felttog imod den romerske hær, drager hun mod de afsidesliggende walisiske bjerge.Ailia viser sig at blive uundværlig som rådgiver for Caradog, og de indleder et passioneret forhold. Men i takt med at båndet mellem dem vokser sig stærkere, går det op for Ailia, hvilken farlig rolle hun må spille i kampen for at redde sit land.Et endeligt opgør mellem briterne og romerne virker uundgåeligt, og Ailia må bruge sine evner til at beskytte det, der er allermest helligt for hendes folk. Hvis hendes land skal overleve, må og skal hun finde og synge sin egen sang.Pressen skriver:»… spirituelle aspekter beskrives frodigt og stærkt, og respekten for land og natur lyser ud af siderne. På en måde bliver denne fortælling om meget gamle dage derved højaktuel i disse klimabevidste tider … en smuk historie om at finde og stole på sig selv …«**** – Politiken

In this final book (Volume 8), read the conclusion to this epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side, in English for the very first time. Also includes bonus stories!White No-Face's mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has plagued him for centuries-but this time, he won't have to do it alone. His beloved, Hua Cheng, has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect him, and now with their feelings for each other out in the open, they have all the more reason to fight for survival. In this thrilling conclusion to Heaven Official's Blessing, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng triumph against an all-powerful foe?Also included in this final volume are five bonus tales of romance, celebration, and adventure.

Chu Wanning has slumbered for five years since Mo Ran rescued his soul from the underworld. He wakes to find the world changed--and the greatest change of all is to his disciple Mo Ran. Now grown up, Mo Ran is nothing like the callow youth he remembers, and Chu Wanning finds himself drawn to his disciple with a force he never anticipated. Meanwhile, Mo Ran has at last set aside the misunderstandings of two lifetimes. When his hatred for his teacher falls away, he finds the feelings beneath are not respect between master and disciple, but fiery passion. Yet even as the two wrestle with their own hearts, Mo Ran begins to realize that this world is diverging from the past life he remembers in strange new ways."--Back cover.

"The novel series that inspired the live-action drama, The untamed!"--Back cover.

 Jernulven er et fængslende fantasymysterium med nordiske rødder, om blod, begær og afhængighed. Det er den første bog i trilogien Vardari, en selvstændig fortsættelse Ravneringene.Juva hader blodlæsere. De hyldes for at kunne tyde sandheden, men er ikke andet end svindlere, der - for penge og for magt - udnytter folks frygt. Det ved Juva kun alt for godt, hun kommer nemlig selv fra en familie af blodlæsere, og har svoret aldrig at blive en af ??dem. Men da familien trues af Vardari, de uhyggelige, der aldrig bliver gamle, er Juva nådesløst viklet ind i jagten på blodlæsernes arv: en mørk hemmelighed, der engang ændrede verden og kan gøre det igen. For at overleve skal hun konfrontere det barndomsminde, hun har kæmpet for at glemme: dengang hun så djævelen.

'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO'The Black Bird Oracle deftly explores the nexus of memory, history, and parenthood - the magic, pain, and promises mothers pass onto their children. Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch' JODI PICOULTDiana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself - and her family history - in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series.The first shadows fall on a Friday afternoon when a single, dying raven lands on the pavement in front of Diana Bishop, harbinger of an invitation that reads, 'It's time you came home, Diana'. Diana is a witch and scholar; her husband Matthew Clairmont, a vampire. Their intense love for one another awoke the dark powers within her and dissolved the Covenant between the three species - Witch, Daemon and Vampire - that live alongside humans. Now, the governing Congregation has decided it must test the magical powers of their seven-year-old twins, Pip and Becca. Concerned with their safety, Diana decides to forge a different path for her family's future and travels to Ravenswood, the Proctor family home.There, Diana begins a new era, becoming her great aunt Gwyneth's pupil in higher magic. It's time to confront her family's past - and her own, inescapable desire for greater power.Number One bestselling author Deborah Harkness returns to her beloved All Souls world with a triumphant novel that sweeps back to the Salem Panic and illuminates Diana's family history in new and thrilling ways.

"Gu Mang is determined to turn over a new leaf and prove to Mo Xi that he's not the ruthless man he once was. Yet as his old memories return, the shadow of the traitorous General Gu seems to haunt him, raising questions to which he has no answers -- both about his defection from Chonghua and his past entanglements with Mo Xi. As Mo Xi and Gu Mang struggle toward a fragile truce, the pair are summoned for an emergency rescue mission to an island inhabited by demons. But this island is full of buried secrets...including one that may unravel everything Mo Xi and Gu Mang thought they knew about the past."--

The discovery of violet gold, a vital fuel for steam-powered machines, propelled the empire of Great Liang into an age of prosperity. But for Chang Geng, a young man raised on the impoverished northern border, the concerns of the empire are as distant as the stars above. When raiders from the north attack Chang Geng's small village, he discovers that the life he knows is a lie. His mother, his teacher, and even his godfather whom he trusted more than any other, Shen Shiliu, are not what they seem. As enemy nations close in, Chang Geng follows his godfather to the heart of the imperial capital, where a greater fate lies in store for him.

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HIDDEN TRUTHS AND BURIED HEARTSThe longer Mo Ran spends in his life reborn, the less he understands the man he once was, to say nothing of the teacher he so hated. As emperor of the mortal realm, Mo Ran loathed Chu Wanning with all his being, but the Chu Wanning of this life has sacrificed himself for his student’s sake time and again. Nevertheless, with the day of Chu Wanning’s greatest betrayal on the horizon, Mo Ran clings to his hatred and his hopes: he must not let the past repeat itself. Yet strange new tragedies continue to unfold, and Mo Ran finds himself working alongside Chu Wanning to hunt down the mysterious culprit—a cruel mastermind who may know more about Mo Ran than even he remembers.

Opiumskrigen endte med Rins udslettelse af landet Mugen, og hun er nu på flugt fra føniksguden, sin opiumafhængighed og de grusomme konsekvenser og etiske dilemmaer, der er fulgt i kølvandet på hendes afslutning af krigen.Det eneste, der holder Rin i live, er hendes ønske om at hævne sig på den forræderiske kejserinde, der solgte hendes land til fjenderne, og hun allierer sig med den magtfulde Dragekrigsherre. De starter en ny krig, men Rin må erkende, at kejserindens magt er altoverskyggende, samtidig med at hendes medsammensvorne viser nye koldsindige sider af sig selv.

For ten years Fraa Erasmas, a young avout, has lived in a cloistered sanctuary for mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers, protected from the corrupting influences of the outside world. But before the week is out, both the existence he abandoned and the one he embraced will stand poised on the brink of cataclysmic change?and Erasmas will become a major player in a drama that will determine the future of his world, as he follows his destiny to the most inhospitable corners of the planet . . . and beyond.Anathem is the latest miraculous invention by the New York Times bestselling author of Cryptonomicon and The Baroque Cycle?a work of astonishing scope, intelligence, and imagination.