The Glass Spare
The Glass Spare

Author: Lauren DeStefano

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2017-10-24

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0062491334

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The first in a new fantasy duology, The Glass Spare is a gorgeously told tale of love, loss, and deadly power from Lauren DeStefano, the bestselling author of the Chemical Garden series. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Renee Ahdieh. Wilhelmina Heidle, the fourth child and only daughter of the king of the world’s wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Kept hidden from the world in order to serve as a spy for her father—whose obsession with building his empire is causing a war—Wil wants nothing more than to explore the world beyond her kingdom, if only her father would give her the chance. Until one night Wil is attacked, and she discovers a dangerous secret. Her touch turns people into gemstone. At first Wil is horrified—but as she tests its limits, she’s drawn more and more to the strange and volatile ability. When it leads to tragedy, though, Wil is forced to face the destructive power within her and finally leave her home to seek the truth and a cure. But finding the key to her redemption puts her in the path of a cursed prince who has his own ideas for what to do with Wil’s power. With a world on the brink of war and a power of ultimate destruction, can Wil find a way to help the kingdom that’s turned its back on her, or will she betray her past and her family forever?

Heir of Hope
Heir of Hope

Author: Morgan L. Busse

Publisher: Follower of the Word

Published: 2015-04-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781621840398

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*** Rone Award Nominee *** *** INSPY Award Finalist *** *** Carol Award Finalist *** What would you sacrifice to save mankind? The great city of Thyra has fallen and shadows spread across the land. Rowen Mar, the last Truthsayer, is taken before the Shadonae. But the Shadonae are not who she thought they were, and now they want to claim her as their own. Caleb Tala, former assassin and prince, is now a Guardian of mankind. Exiled from his country, Caleb wanders the desert in search of his mother's past and clues to who he is. These are the last days of the Eldaran race. Rowen and Caleb must find their way along the dark path set before them by their ancestors: to heal what was wounded and love where hatred grows. But the road is narrow and the darkness beckons. If either of them fails, all will be lost... And the human race will be no more.

Hannah's Duke
Hannah's Duke

Author: Fiona Miers

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05-14

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9781546346265

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Can an American lady find love with a cold-hearted Duke?American heiress Hannah Turner has been sent 'across the pond' by her father to find a worthy British husband. She will stay with her second cousin, Lord Archibald Turner and his bride, the new Countess of Tother.At Charlotte and Archie's summer house, Hannah meets Lord John Dunford, a handsome rakehell famed for his naughty behavior. She always swore to save herself for marriage, but the man is sensual temptation incarnate. In his constant company she wonders... would learning the arts of the bedroom early be such a bad thing?Lord John swore an oath as well--never to marry. His parent's stormy union, and his mother's devastation at his father's love for another woman, have put him off marriage for good. As for an heir, surely his brother's wife will bear a child eventually. But when John meets Hannah, his cold heart awakens. He can't offer her forever, but a few nights in her bed would consummate the attraction burning between them. Surely they can enjoy each other and walk away... or can they?

The Man in Ratcatcher, and Other Stories
The Man in Ratcatcher, and Other Stories

Author: H. C. McNeile

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-05-19

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13:

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A classic collection of short stories by Cyril McNeile. He was a British soldier and author who, drawing on his experiences in the ditches during the First World War, started writing short stories and publishing them. He frequently published under the pseudonym "Sapper". This is a collection of powerful, clever, and compelling tales that would be of great interest to all enthusiasts of the short story form. Content: The Man in Ratcatcher An Arrow at a Venture The House by the Headland The Man Who Would Not Play Cards A Question of Personality The Unbroken Line The Real Test Good Hunting, Old Chap The Man with His Hands in His Pocket A Matter of Routine A Payment on Account

The Wicked Stepbrother and Other Stories
The Wicked Stepbrother and Other Stories

Author: Warren Rochelle

Publisher: JMS Books LLC

Published: 2020-09-23

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1646565576

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Fairy tales. Prince Charming fights evil, wins the princess, lives happily ever after. Three sons, three wishes, witches, dragons, a quest, and happily ever after. These stories are part of our cultural fabric. The stories change in retellings to reflect contemporary culture, such as Princess Charming, or heroes and heroines as people of color. In this collection, queer characters take center stage in stories that grew out of questions: What if the prince falls in love with Cinderella's gay stepbrother? What if Rumpelstiltskin doesn't really want the Queen's child but rather the King himself? What if Beauty and the Beast are two men? These stories explore metaphors of magic and the magical, this time, with a gay perspective. What price must be paid for happily ever after? Duty or love? Is love worth great sacrifice? Once upon a time ...

The Gambler and Other Stories
The Gambler and Other Stories

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 0141943572

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The Gambler and Other Stories is Fyodor Dostoyevsky's collection of one novella and six short stories reflecting his own life - indeed, 'The Gambler', a story of a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian General, was written under a strict deadline so he could pay off his roulette debts. This volume includes 'Bobok', the tale of a frustrated writer visiting a cemetery and enjoying the gossip of the dead; 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man', the story of one man's plan to commit suicide and the troubling dream that follows, as well as 'A Christmas Party and a Wedding', 'A Nasty Story' and 'The Meek One'.

Vathek and Other Stories
Vathek and Other Stories

Author: Malcolm Jack

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2007-04-26

Total Pages: 783

ISBN-13: 0141960140

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Beckford's Gothic novel Vathek, an Arabian tale, was originally written in French when the author was twenty-one. Published in English in 1786, it was one of the most successful of the oriental tales then in fashion. This edition makes available to a new generation of scholars and general readers, the originality of Beckford's ideas, and the excellence of his prose.