The Peacock's Pride
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Publisher: Hyperion
Published: 1997-09-02
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA retelling of a traditional tale from northern India in which a conceited peacock learns that beauty has many forms.
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Publisher: Hyperion
Published: 1997-09-02
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA retelling of a traditional tale from northern India in which a conceited peacock learns that beauty has many forms.
Author: Melissa Kajpust
Publisher: Hyperion Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781895340129
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA pourquoi tale from India that reveals why the Peacock "came to drag his train of feathers behind him, no longer blinded with pride."
Author: Victoria Holt
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781402277467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOnly the strongest love can combat the dangers attached to this fabled opal stone Victoria Holt takes readers on an exhilarating ride in this mesmerizing classic set in turn-of-the-century England. Raised in the shadow of her family's financial ruin, Jessica Clavering has never been understood or loved at the Dower House. But when a unique inheritance compels her to marry the owner of a fabled opal mine, she leaves her past behind in pursuit of a brighter future in Australia. It's only once they arrive on the far away continent that Jessica starts to uncover her family's dark past.
Author: Victoria Holt
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2014-01-07
Total Pages: 283
ISBN-13: 1402277474
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA young woman uncovers her family's dark secrets in this mystery and her connection to a famously cursed gemstone in this Victorian gothic thriller from an internationally bestselling author To secure her inheritance, Jessica Clavering agrees to a marriage of convenience, but will her handsome new husband's desire for her ever surpass his obsession with a famously cursed opal? Raised in the shadow of her family's financial ruin, Jessica has never felt as though she fit in. When her only friend, an elderly neighbor, offers her the chance at a new life, she's eager to take it. His only condition: she must marry her son, Joss. The newlyweds inherit a fabled opal mine in Australia. It's only once they arrive on the faraway continent that Jessica starts to uncover her family's dark past and her connection to the Green Flash, an exquisite and spellbinding opal. The stone arouses a dangerous desire in anyone who sees it—even her husband. Blending historical romance with elements of the paranormal, The Pride of the Peacock is an exhilarating tale from the Queen of Gothic Romance. Fans of Susanna Kearsley, Daphne Du Maurier, and Kate Morton will be spellbound by classic story of an overseas voyage, a cursed opal, and forbidden desire. Other Titles from Victoria Holt The India Fan: Drusilla's glamorous neighbors gift her a priceless family heirloom—a beautiful fans with a terrible curse The Shivering Sands: Caroline Verlaine's sister has gone missing and no one can tell her why. The only option is to go where Roma was last seen—an estate with a deadly history. The Time of the Hunter's Moon: According to legend, a girl will see her future husband at the time of the hunter's moon. But when the handsome stranger revealed to Cordelia Grant disappears after an all-too-brief encounter, she has to wonder: Was he merely an apparition...or something more? What readers are saying about The Pride of the Peacock "The heroine is adventurous, the hero is brooding, and the twists and turns of the story are unexpected, culminating in a surprise but satisfying ending." "It's suspenseful, full of relationship tales, uplifting, and I had a hard time putting it down!" "I couldn't put it down. The twist at the end is surprising and reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style. Definitely a classic." "One of Holt's best books." "I loved this book. I have read it over and over again—along with every novel ever written by Victoria Holt!" What reviewers are saying about The Pride of the Peacock "The mysteries drew me in and kept me guessing right up to the end..."—The Good, the Bad, and the Unread "This is just story telling at its finest."—Romancing the Book What everyone is saying about the Queen of Gothic Romance Victoria Holt "Victoria Holt's writing is captivating"—Bookfoolery "She spins history with romance and intrigue and always leaves me wanting more." "Holt's stories are spell binding....page turners." "I love her books! I have read all of them again and again. She is a wonderful storyteller." "One of the supreme writers of gothic romance, a compelling storyteller whose gripping novels have thrilled millions."—RT Book Reviews
Author: Christine E. Jackson
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2006-11-30
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1861894961
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBreathtakingly beautiful and exotic, the peacock inspires devotion among both artists and bird lovers. Its iridescent plumage, when fully displayed, is a delight to behold. The bird itself, as Christine E. Jackson notes in Peacock, appears to enjoy its audience, preening and strutting about within a few feet of humans. It is not surprising, then, that these vain birds and their distinctive feathers have been the prized possessions of kings for nearly three thousand years. Jackson here explores the peacock’s beauty—and its apparent attitude—through fairy tales, fables, and superstitions in both Eastern and Western cultures. Peacock takes stock of the bird as it appears within art, from the earliest mosaics to medieval illuminated manuscripts to modern graphics, with a special emphasis on the peacock’s symbolic value in the nineteenth-century arts and crafts and art nouveau movements. Jackson further details the peacock’s colorful presence in hats, clothing, and even sports equipment. A sweeping combination of social and natural history, Peacock is the first book to bring together all the shimmering, colorful facets of these magnificent birds.
Author: Madge Sand Smith
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Published: 1934
Total Pages: 287
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Debra Hassig
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-10-18
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 113566045X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe medieval bestiary was a contribution to didactic religious literature, addressing concerns central to all walks of Christian and secular life. These essays analyze the bestiary from both literary and art historical perspectives, exploring issues including kinship, romance, sex, death, and the afterlife.
Author: Hope B. Werness
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2006-01-01
Total Pages: 502
ISBN-13: 9780826419132
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnimals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.
Author: Victoria Holt
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Published: 2002
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSet in the English country-side and the opal fields of Australia, this story traces the adventures of young Jessica Clavering, the illegitimate offspring of a once-wealthy family.
Author: Ruth Chatterton
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Published: 1954
Total Pages: 328
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPortrait of a reckless and romantic woman who throws lives of four generations of her family into discord.