Historisk fantasy

And They Marched Up, Volume III of the Saga of Fallen Leaves, shines a new lens on the eternal struggle between Angels and Demons. The story revisits the contest of two Celestial brothers, God and Satan, who, by ancient decree, can only unleash their sibling rivalry when human beings engage in combat.The citizens of both Heaven and Hell must find their place in the ongoing supernatural conflict. Readers will follow the adventures of the angel Anna Gold, and the demon Anorexia Nervosa Perplexus as each struggles to make her way through an ever-changing and dangerous world. Across their travels both warriors face treacherous foes and conniving members of their own brethren. This novel of the epic struggle between Celestial forces covers great spans of human history from the building of the pyramids to the construction of cathedrals. Anna and Anorexia witness consequential battles and monumental events as they fight for their respective causes and make difficult decisions, while trying to survive.

“Lyden af stål mod stål ringede igennem korridoren, og hun hørte sin livgardes døende skrig fra toppen af trappen. Hun bed tænderne sammen og fortsatte trods smerten sin nedstigning.“Luk op i kejserens navn,” råbte hendes forfølgere, men døren til krypten var barrikaderet, så de begyndte i stedet at hugge den i stykker med deres sværd. Hun løb nu næsten ned af trappen, men da hun til sidst anede enden igennem mørket, snublede hun.”Rafner, Jytlund og Favil, som kommer fra den lille landsby Kiska, er alle hvervet til kejserens legioner. Med et går de fra et fredsommeligt liv, til et liv med hård træning, vætter, guder og krig. Mødet med døden, overlevelse og kampen for det, de tror på. De sværger, at de ikke vil dø før de andre for på denne måde at kunne kæmpe videre. Deres historier og ophav folder sig ud, mens man følger deres færd. Hvad skete der i fortiden? Kan de stole på de ting, de får fortalt?En fantasyfortælling i en verden med flere guder, hvor man ikke altid kan vide sig sikker på, hvem der er de gode.

"He was dead-and strangely, I couldn't recall why I should care."When Clìana Goddan's tutor deems her a master healer, relief washes through her like a flood. Finally, at four-and-twenty, she has the title she needs to escape her grief-stricken life in the Daor highlands and pursue a position at imperial court. But before leaving for Alamada Palace, she receives an unexpected gift: a grimoire filled with the secrets of bloodcraft-an ancient, forbidden magic.At first, Clìana puts the book from her mind. Bloodcraft may grant supernatural power over the body, but those who wield it often lose themselves to madness, and Clìana has no interest in tempting such a fate. That is, until her future at imperial court hinges upon healing an incurable affliction . . .Though she forswears further use of magic, Clìana's hand is forced when a rival house wages war against the imperial family. Determined to protect the empire's burdened Bright Prince, she leverages bloodcraft's full power-even as it exacts a devastating cost upon her soul. When she finds herself once more Beneath a Mourning Sky, will bloodcraft prove her undoing?

The walls between the worlds are thin. The nights draw in. And monsters walk abroad...October 30th, 1958. France's papers are haunted by the spectre of the Algerian War of Independence. But that still doesn't explain why they're silent about a child's skeleton, washed up on a French beach. No stories, no breaking news. Nothing but a set of police photos, delivered anonymously to my hands. And bite marks on the skeleton, too big for any human to have made.So my best friend, Aicha, and I head to the city of Nice to investigate. But what we find is more missing children, and an emerging pattern. One that raises some terrifying questions. Who would abduct and sacrifice children? Why isn't the news getting out? What would demand such a sacrifice? And what terrors might it offer as payment in return?We need to find out fast to save the children, if they can be saved. And maybe save the whole of France at the same time.An imPerfect Samhain is a standalone novella in the best-selling "imPerfect Cathar" series. You can expect dark humour, strong language and explicit violence.

Hope has no beginning, and no end.As a Lantíé with both antlers and wings, and a Storyteller able to recall stories from the past, Nensola has always felt like an anomaly. Dark shadows of her peryton ancestors prowl the peripheries of her soul, threatening to consume her if she loses control. When her mom is murdered by pirates to harvest the magic in her wings, Nensola struggles to lead with hope.Sailing the West Indies in 1715, Kit is determined not to let his pirate stepfather die to claim a prize for the device he stole. He has always felt unanchored between Spanish and English cultures, harbouring hate for his parents' deaths. When Kit falls through a maelstrom portal into the world of Arwé and meets Nensola, his anchor begins to lower.While hope burgeons in Nensola and Kit's hearts, hate festers on the borders. Just when Kit finally feels he belongs, he is cast adrift, faced with the prospect of returning to Earth. With her home and people threatened by a sinister force, and her trust in Kit uncertain, Nensola fears hate's grip on her heart is stronger than the clinging droplet of hope.But even a droplet can create ripples. And all it takes is a ripple to change the world.A Ballad of Hate and Hope is a prequel novella taking place almost two hundred years before the events in A Spark From Embers - volume one in the fantasy series, Tears of Flame.

When a rogue magician is murdered and secret government papers disappear, Maia and Len must race against time to find the murderer and the papers to decide the fate of all of England's magicians. Lennox Davies is no stranger to plots, lies, and even murder. As an agent for England's Magical Intelligence Agency, that is all in a day's work for him. But this time, the stakes are personal, the last loose ends from a job that ended in tragedy for him during the War-and keeping his mind on task is even trickier with the enigmatic and lovely Maia Whitney working by his side.Maia has spent years sacrificing her own interests to those of her family. The revelation that she is a magician opens up a world of possibilities for her. Freedom-ambition-friendship. But first, she has to help Len find this murderer and recover the stolen papers. So long as her newly-discovered magic doesn't overpower her before she even gets started.Together, nothing can stop Maia and Len-except perhaps their own stumbling blocks. Will they be able to overcome what holds them back in time to solve the puzzle that has all of England-and beyond-hanging in the balance? Here again is the first story of Whitney & Davies, the tale of how Maia and Len meet and work their first case together, in a brand-new revised edition. Read it and fall in love with our favorite detective team all over again!

Als Michelinda im italienischen Pezaro aus einem hervorragenden Stück Granit herausgearbeitet wurde, war die Welt für sie noch perfekt. Die Gargoyle konnte es kaum erwarten, endlich ganz aus dem Stein herausgeschnitten zu werden. Plötzlich kamen Diskussionen auf, dass eine Dame wie sie doch niemals so schnöde Arbeit wie die eines Wasserspeiers durchführen könne. Immerhin war sie einmal die Gemahlin eines Adligen gewesen. Und später, so warfen einige Franziskanerinnen ein, hatte sie sich deren Orden angeschlossen. Also wurde beschlossen, sie zwar fertig zu stellen, aber ihr keine Funktion zuzuweisen. Was Michelinda zwischen alle Stühle geraten ließ, denn sie war weder eine funktionale Gargoyle noch eine hochnäsige Heiligenfigur. Was die anderen Statuen und die echten Wasserspeier sie allnächtlich spüren ließen. Ihr einziger Halt war ein kleiner bunter Lichtpunkt am Himmel. Ob es wohl auch für sie Hoffnung geben konnte? Und wie, verflixt nochmal, gerät sie auf einmal nach Dresden? Fragen über Fragen.

A beautiful artbook and guide for the explosively popular Chinese live-action drama available on Netflix! The Untamed is an adaptation of the bestselling fantasy novel series Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi, also published by Seven Seas.This stunning hardcover collection is a full-color guide to the rich world of historical fantasy The Untamed. This live-action drama series–an adaptation of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu’s New York Times bestselling novel series Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi–became one of the most popular dramas in China with over 9 billion views and fans located all over the world, including those introduced to the series in English on Netflix. This full-color hardcover (300+ pages long) is an art-and-text guide featuring beautiful shots from the show, character features, cast interviews, explorations of fashion and settings, illustrations and concept art, song lyrics, and more!

Mabel Sinclair never planned to become a pirate.All she wanted was to escape her dull life as a debutante and conquer the world of fashion. One fateful night at a ballroom ends when Mabel's foolish brother is kidnapped and transformed into a toad. To save him, Mabel makes a bargain with a mermaid and travels with her to an unexpected realm of magic. Once there, Mabel must choose between being imprisoned by cruel merfolk or joining pirates.Antonio Cortez never planned to fall in love with a pirate.A sailor who dreams of returning to his quiet life as a tailor, Antonio's plans are knocked off course by a chance meeting with the dashing pirate Mabel Sinclair. Antonio bonds with Mabel over their love of fashion, only to become a target for Mabel's growing list of enemies.Fighting for their lives and their future, Mabel and Antonio find they have only one ally to turn to: the treacherous mermaid who Mabel bargained with in the first place.The Mermaid's Apprentice is part of The Pippington Tales series and the first book of The Pirate and the Mermaid's Tailor trilogy, an epic tale of pirates, mermaids, and adventures in high fashion.

Set in Athens, Greece, during the 1970s and 1980s, Kostas and Nikos are twin brothers who find themselves abandoned by the adults in their lives. After a traumatic childhood filled with loneliness, heartache, crime, foster homes, abuse, and forced child labor, they find opposite paths in life to cope with the painful scars inflicted.Kostas becomes a cop to tilt the scales of justice in the right direction, while Nikos seeks to right the wrongs of their childhood with his own brand of vengeance. In the ultimate tale of nature versus nurture, Nikos longs to feel something other than hatred and revenge. While Kostas just wants to put it all behind him and help those unable to help themselves.What He Didn't Know is a brilliant portrait of crime on the streets of Athens during a tumultuous time in the twins' lives.Two men-completely opposite in the paths they choose for themselves-yet their shared upbringing provides a common bond.But what he didn't know could cost Nikos his life ...

Mysterious Shadows. Arthurian Legend. Dangerous Magic. Join Merle on the first installment of her adventure with these beautiful illustrated second editions of Found. All artworks are originals created by the author and the book is printed in a new 6x9 size! Ten years after her father's disappearance, Merle Wilde has lost hope she'll ever find answers. Her Mum is convinced he was taken by the Shadows she sees, and that they're coming back for Merle. In a last ditch attempt to save herself, Merle makes a blood wish. Will she find the answers she seeks?The Knights Templar faces extinction. For hundreds of years the knights have protected the true heirs to Camelot from evil, but faery Queen Morgwese is determined to claim the throne for herself . As her power threatens to overwhelm them, the knights must start the search for Merlin's Heir, the only sorcerer who can banish her for good.When the mysterious Ren enters Merle's life, claiming she's the lost heir of the great wizard Merlin, and that the Shadows are not what they seem, Merle is catapulted into a world of magic, adventure, and legend. Tasked with protecting the Pendragon's and with time running out, Merle must convince the Knights of the Round Table that she can claim Merlin's magic and defeat Morgwese, before the fae bring ruin to them all.

Reincarnation, royalty, and revenge... A new fantasy isekai series by the creative team behind Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (light novels and manga also from Seven Seas)!A woman reborn, Crown Princess Luxeria is derided as a doll, beautiful and docile. But that's merely the mask she wears. Powerful magic courses through her veins—magic that can corrupt hearts, erase memories, and pluck one's innermost thoughts from the air. After years of being confined to a tower, she is finally set free...only to become embroiled in a grand conspiracy that kicks off with her parents' murder. Thrust onto a tragic stage of love and betrayal, she will play her part to perfection.

"Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire's rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao's low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace's top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady's food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court?"--]cPublisher's description.

"The year is 1087, and a pox is sweeping through the Italian port city of Bari. When a lowly monk is visited by Saint Nicholas in his dreams, he interprets the vision as a call to action. But his superiors, and the power brokers they serve, have different plans for the tender-hearted Brother Nicephorus. Enter Tyun, a charismatic treasure hunter renowned for "liberating" holy relics from their tombs. The six-hundred-year-old bones of Saint Nicholas rest in distant Myra, Tyun explains, and they're rumored to weep a mysterious liquid that can heal the sick. For the humble price of a small fortune, Tyun will steal the bones and deliver them to Bari, curing the plague and restoring glory to the fallen city. And Nicephorus, the "dreamer," will be his guide. What follows is a heist for the ages, as Nicephorus is swept away on strange tides-and alongside even stranger bedfellows-to commit an act of sacrilege. Based on real historical accounts, Nicked is a wildly imaginative, genre-defying, and delightfully queer adventure, full of romance, intrigue, and wide-eyed wonder at the world that awaits beyond our own borders."--

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Blue skies, empty land—and enough wide-open space to hide a horrifying secret. A woman with a past, a mysterious trunk, a town on the edge of nowhere, and an “absorbing, powerful” (BuzzFeed) new vision of the American West, from the award-winning author of The Changeling.“Propulsive . . . LaValle combines chills with deep insights into our country’s divides.”—Los Angeles TimesONE OF BOOKPAGE'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZEA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Esquire, Vulture, Paste, Tordotcom, Book Riot, Polygon, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Library JournalAdelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It’s locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear.The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the “lone women” taking advantage of the government’s offer of free land for those who can tame it—except that Adelaide isn’t alone. And the secret she’s tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory.Crafted by a modern master of magical suspense, Lone Women blends shimmering prose, an unforgettable cast of adventurers who find horror and sisterhood in a brutal landscape, and a portrait of early-twentieth-century America like you’ve never seen. And at its heart is the gripping story of a woman desperate to bury her past—or redeem it.

This prequel "takes us back to the reign of Henry VIII and the origins of Her Majesty's Royal Coven under the beautiful, the bewitching, Anne Boleyn. It's 1536 and the Queen has been beheaded. Lady Grace Fairfax, witch, knows that something foul is at play--that someone had betrayed Anne Boleyn and her coven. Wild with the loss of their leader--and her lover, a secret that if spilled could spell Grace's own end--she will do anything in her power to track down the traitor. But there's more at stake than revenge: it was one of their own, a witch, that betrayed them, and Grace isn't the only one looking for her"--

Step into the thrilling world of espionage and daring rescues in Baroness Orczy's timeless classic, "The Elusive Pimpernel." This gripping tale, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, will transport you to a world of danger, intrigue, and unyielding heroism.In the blood-soaked chaos of revolutionary France, a shadowy figure known only as the "Scarlet Pimpernel" emerges as a beacon of hope for the desperate aristocrats facing the guillotine. With unmatched cunning and audacity, the Scarlet Pimpernel orchestrates breathtaking rescues, spiriting the condemned nobility away from the jaws of death. But who is this enigmatic savior? And can the French government's relentless pursuit finally unmask the elusive hero?Baroness Orczy weaves a web of suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As you turn the pages, you'll be drawn into a world where bravery knows no bounds, where love defies danger, and where the indomitable human spirit rises against the darkest of times."The Elusive Pimpernel" is a mesmerizing tale of sacrifice, love, and undying determination. This novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction, filled with unforgettable characters and heart-stopping twists that will leave you breathless.If you're a fan of historical thrillers, adventure, and the triumph of the human spirit, "The Elusive Pimpernel" is a must-read. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the treacherous landscapes of revolution and a hero who refuses to be captured. Discover the magic of Baroness Orczy's storytelling and experience the indelible legacy of the Scarlet Pimpernel.

Da santinske Eluna pludselig mister sin moder, hviler alles øjne på hende. Landsbyen er nu uden et overhoved, og kun ved at gennemføre Adelighedsprøven, kan Eluna følge i sin slægts fodspor. Men prøven går ikke som planlagt. En mystisk fremmed blander sig, og Eluna bliver bundet af et farligt løfte.Snart bliver hendes virkelighed vendt på hovedet, da hun får adgang til en skjult del af sin moders liv. For hvad var det egentlig, der skete den dag? Og hvad er det, den mystiske fremmede ved, men ikke fortæller?Før Eluna ved af det, er hun viklet ind i intriger og hemmeligheder, alt sammen koblet på en urgammel legende, der kan få betydning for hele den verden, hun kender. Hun sætter sig for at finde svar på sine spørgsmål, men nogen ønsker hende død, og hun ved ikke hvem. For hvem er venner og fjender i en magtkamp om Himmelkronen?

Can an angel also be a monster? Gregorie Babin has existed in a gently lulling darkness for so long he's not even sure he's human anymore. Surrounded by four walls, without light or space in which to move, he has become what he envisions as a mollusk inside of a shell. Is he alive or dead, or perhaps in some kind of purgatory or hell? The answer to his mystery lies in a past he no longer remembers. It is only when random forces break him out of this perpetual darkness that he can begin to know the devastating truth-and what it means for his future. Written with the author's signature talent for "psychological conflict . . . and emotional tension" (The Book Commentary), this is a speculative journey of a young man's desperate desire to get back home to the ones he loves. Prepare to be captivated by a tale that tests the boundaries of your imagination and leaves you questioning the darkness that lies within us all.

'HÖHER SEI DER WILLE, DAS HERZ KÜHNER, DER MUT UMSO MEHR, WIE UNSRE MACHT SCHWINDET.' England im 10. Jahrhundert. Bei der Stadt Maldon trifft ein Wikingerheer auf die Verteidiger von Essex. Hiervon erzählt ein altenglisches Gedicht, das kurz nach der Schlacht entstand. Es inspirierte J. R. R. Tolkien zu einem eigenen Versdrama: Die Heimkehr von Beorhtnoth Beorhthelms Sohn.

Love. Betrayal. Revenge.Problems are growing worse for Ash. In order to save Sheela, the woman he loves, he had no choice but to betray her greatest secret. As a result, she was taken prisoner by Duke Schaever, the man who controls the flow of magic into the English Empire. Although Ash has tried to rescue Sheela, failure after failure has made him desperate...desperate enough to accept a new mission from his employers that will strike Duke Schaever at the most personal of levels - by kidnapping Lady Elizabeth Stewart, the Duke's betrothed. It is an assignment fraught with danger, and as Ash moves closer to his goal, he is pulled deeper into the Duke's world - a place that reveals the abominations of magic and science, that gives rise to new enemies, and where Ash learns exactly what motivates the Duke. The discoveries test friendships, love, and loyalties, even as it forces Ash to question what it means to live.And what it means to die.

Thief. Pauper. Magic addict. Alexander Asherton's latest assignment becomes personal: recover an item in the possession of his former wife, Aimee. But her association with Duke Schaever draws Ash into an even darker world. The Duke will do anything to protect his secret. Its discovery will bring about the end of either Aimee or Ash - or both!

The discovery of long-lost mail delivers a marriage proposal, a missing person, and a magical mystery.A road trip with Gabe and her friends leads Sylvia to discover more about her mother's veiled past yet throws up several questions, too. The stack of unopened letters addressed to her family will hopefully provide answers. As she delves into the contents, a startling revelation emerges: the letters allude to a clandestine union between two magician families, hinting at the elusive identity of Sylvia's father.Full of hope, she embarks on a quest to find the author of the letters, only to discover an artless youth who vanished decades ago, a dead man with the wrong name, and a hospital for former soldiers that connects them. The further Sylvia and Gabe delve into these mysteries, the more lies they expose, including long-buried secrets that certain individuals will stop at nothing to protect.When danger strikes, Sylvia wonders if finding answers is worth the risk.