Welcome to Charming, where fairy tales come true (whether you like it or not). Kai's new job is to report on the scandals of the messed up royal family for the local newspaper. He didn’t expect to become the story. Dennis signed up to protect the princes. Falling in love with one of them was never part of the deal. Ziyi made a wish to catch her own Prince Charming… but wishes come at a cost, when fairies are involved. In this magical kingdom of cursed spinning wheels, violent beanstalks, deadly queens and disaster princes, the most dangerous thing of all might be a Happily Ever After. Castle Charming is a mosaic novel collecting five previously published stories and novellas: Glass Slipper Scandal, Dance Princes Dance, Charm or Dare, Let Sleeping Princes Lie and Dead Queen Walking.
Your favorite princes and princesses are back in the hilarious and action-packed sequel to the breakout hit The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by author Christopher Healy, which the New York Times selected as one of its best books of the year. Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You remember them, don't you? They're the Princes Charming, who finally got some credit after they stepped out of the shadows of their princesses—Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Briar Rose—to defeat an evil witch bent on destroying all their kingdoms. But alas, such fame and recognition only last so long. And when the princes discover that an object of great power might fall into any number of wrong hands, they are going to have to once again band together to stop it from happening—even if no one will ever know it was they who did it.
“An enchanting, ghostly story that had me in its grip until the last page."—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of The False Prince “Keep calm and carry on.” That’s what Katherine Bateson’s father told her, and that’s what she’s trying to do: when her father goes off to the war, when her mother sends Kat and her brother and sister away from London to escape the incessant bombing, even when the children arrive at Rookskill Castle, an ancient, crumbling manor on the misty Scottish highlands. But it’s hard to keep calm in the strange castle that seems haunted by ghosts or worse. What’s making those terrifying screeches and groans at night? Why do the castle’s walls seem to have a mind of their own? And why do people seem to mysteriously appear and disappear? Kat believes she knows the answer: Lady Eleanor, who rules Rookskill Castle, is harboring a Nazi spy. But when her classmates begin to vanish, one by one, Kat must uncover the truth about what the castle actually harbors—and who Lady Eleanor really is—before it's too late.
One of the 20th century's most beloved novels is still winning hearts, Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle! “This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met.” -- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series Adapted to a feature film in 2003, I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries. Her journals candidly chronicle the great changes that take place within the castle's walls, and her own first descent into love. By the time she pens her final entry, she has "captured the castle"-- and the heart of the reader-- in one of literature's most enchanting entertainments.
Xia Chuyue came back to life after dying and returned back to his prime. This year was the first year she had stepped into the Entertainment Circle. All of her schemes and tricks had yet to begin and she was still that pure and clean Xia Chuyue! A vicious stepmother, a cold and merciless father, a vicious and cruel sister, and a husband with the face of a beast with a human's heart. She would return the pain that they brought upon her a hundredfold! Lu Yuchen gently embraced the woman in her arms, but her tone was extremely tyrannical: "Leave all of this to me! "Woman, you just need to obediently stay by my side and be pampered by me!"
Garnet ruined both of their lives. He stole Velody’s memories, and he broke Ashiol’s heart. Now Velody and Ashiol have been left behind, to rule over a gang of shapechanging, glamorous monsters. Only one of them can be Power and Majesty of the Creature Court... or die trying. If you enjoy intrigue, devastating plot twists and sumptuous detail, you’ll adore this dark gaslamp fantasy trilogy inspired by the Roaring Twenties. Immerse yourself in the glamorous, dangerous world of the Creature Court. This digital box set includes the complete trilogy: #1 Power and Majesty #2 The Shattered City #3 Reign of Beasts.
This book considers the relationships between British Romantic-era novelist, poet and writer of educational works for children, Charlotte Smith (1749-1806), and a number of visual artists of the eighteenth century with whom she had connections. By exploring these associations with artists such as George Smith of Chichester, George Romney, James Northcote, John Raphael Smith and Emma Smith, the book demonstrates how the artwork of these individual artists influenced Charlotte Smith’s literary corpus. It also shows a mutual influence: how the literary works of Charlotte Smith impacted the corpora of these artists. This study uncovers information which was not heretofore known regarding these artists: it reveals a mistaken attribution of a sketch which accompanied the second volume of Smith’s Elegiac Sonnets (1797) and sheds light on a print, held by the British Museum, which was previously shrouded in mystery. The artworks also enhance the existing scholarly knowledge about Smith’s biography. This book analyses the tropes and motifs employed by Smith’s artist-associates in the context of the popular aesthetics of the period and undertakes parallel readings between such visual artistry and Smith’s literary works. The book deliberates on how Smith utilises these aesthetics as narrative devices, making use of the tropes of the picturesque, the sublime and the beautiful, as well as that of a national British heraldic artwork, in order to produce and enhance meaning in her literary oeuvre. Thus, Smith uses aesthetic structures as vehicles for social critique, commentating on political, gender, moral and class concerns in addition to enhancing the perceived authenticity of her own artistry. The scholarship aims to correct the common misperception that Smith was a lonely marginal figure of Romanticism and instead asserts her central position in an enormous network of key artistic figures of British Romanticism.
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the internationally bestselling DEMONSOULED series, here is a new novella set in the world of the Demonsouled. Mazael Cravenlock has prevailed over terrible foes and now rules the Grim Marches with a firm hand. Yet when ruthless brigands threaten his lands, Mazael must take up his sword and defend his people. But Mazael has enemies more powerful than mere bandits, enemies who see a chance to bring about his downfall...
"Travel Guide to London" is your essential companion for exploring one of the world's most dynamic and historic cities. From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to the vibrant street markets of Camden Town, this comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into London's diverse neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this book offers practical tips, cultural highlights, and insider recommendations to make the most of your London experience. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history, cosmopolitan culture, and thriving arts scene with this authoritative and engaging travel guide.
