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Excerpt from A Tale of Old CeylonRungans childhood had been very happy, for did he not love to ride on his fathers hip in his daily rounds? To watch the small sleek black cattle wandering among the sandy scrub and jungle, to see that the leopards had not carried off more than their fair share of sheep or goats, or to see how the tobacco was growing and if there were any dead leaves that his father could make a cheroot for their united delectation.Sometimes his father would set him upon a bag of grain or other produce, borne upon the back of a patient little bullock, for the Bazaar at Mantot five miles away while the day was just dawning, and off they would sally while the grey mists hung low over the land.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works._,

Excerpt from The Chatelaine of Vergi

How can they win a war when their greatest enemies are themselves?&ldquo,Death hurt less than I thought. I wish I could bring that peace back with me. War doesn&rsquo,t scare me now, or this strange city, or life at home continuing without me. When she brought me back from that beautiful peace, my humanity stayed behind. I&rsquo,m the only thing that terrifies me, now.&rdquo, Blood stains the land. With the gods', desperation, Azirik',s mania grows. Away from her newfound family, Alea struggles to control the horrors in her mind and the power in her veins. What she must learn, however, is very different from the lessons the Laen wish to teach. , Stuck waiting in a foreign city, Arman wrestles with new, fathomless fury. Coupled with the inertia of battle, his rage shatters friendships and taints alliances. Lives depend on what they learn, but war does not make time for history lessons. Sequel to the award-winning first book, ,Smoke and Rain ._,

Excerpt from Iu-Kiao-Li, ou les Deux Cousines, Vol. 1

Excerpt from Page, Esquire, and Knight

Excerpt from New Gospel of Peace, According to St. Benjamin, Vol. 4But they put a bold face upon the matter, after their fashion, and they said unto Horatius, What is this to which thou hast bidden us? We looked for an offer of peace, and behold thou hast brought upon us a buffet. Get thee gone, for We will none Of thee.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works._,

Excerpt from The Twilight of the Gods, and Other TalesThe stranger, if willing to hinder her, seemed little able. His eyes closed, his limbs relaxed, and without a cry he sank senseless on the sward.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works._,

Excerpt from A Draught of the Blue

Moonshine liquor, jazz-fuelled dancing, and the risk of a police raid - these are all in a nights work for cabaret singer Ruby Black. But when a rugby star mistakes her for a dead girl, Rubys life threatens to become briefer and more exciting than she bargained for. Two years ago, schoolgirl Wu Xue Bai was brutally murdered. Now, Ruby herself is in danger. Who killed Xue Bai? What lies behind Max Morans obsession with the dead girl? And will Ruby learn the truth before secrets from her own past catch up with her? A fairytale retelling set in Jazz Age New Zealand, inspired by the thrillers of Mary Stewart and Alfred Hitchcock._,

From the author that brought you Consequence comes the next book in The Dark Tyrant Series. Imprisoned since the creation of the world, an ancient cosmic being waits deep in the mountains near Canyon Shadows, Utah. He searches for the proper host in order to break free from his chains. That host draws near. Sheriff Dan Blackwood is hiding a mysterious secret and an even darker past. However, his deception could be the only thing that stands between the mountain and the world&rsquo,s destruction. Garrett Porter is an antiques dealer suffering from the recent loss of his wife and daughter. He travels to Canyon Shadows on the trail of a unique artifact but finds more than expected in the sleepy town. Troy Grimes searches for answers regarding his father&rsquo,s recent yet mysterious suicide. As his investigation brings him closer to Canyon Shadows, he begins to question what&rsquo,s real and what&rsquo,s not. , Templars, Anasazi, as well as Christian and Native American legends come together in this fast-paced novel of good, evil, and everything in-between. ,_,

It is the late 1800s, and a shameful time in American history. The U.S. Government has mandated native tribes send their young people to Indian schools where they are stripped of their native heritage by people they think of as The Others. Otter and Sun Song are members of The Tribe, and betrothed to be married when they turn eighteen. But when they are sent East to school, Otter, renamed Gideon, tries to adapt, while Sun Song does not, resulting in brutal attacks from the school headmaster. Gideon, thinking Sun Song has spurned him, turns for comfort to Wendy Thatcher, the daughter of a wealthy school patron, beginning a forbidden affair of the heart. But the Spirits have different plans for Gideon and Sun Song. ",You are both child and mother of The Original People,", Sun Song is told. ",When it is right, you will be safe once more.", What follows is a harrowing journey through time and the Five Worlds of the Desert Southwest tribes._,

Lord V and his lovely wife, Lady Flame have taken over the Dragon King s Cave Kingdom. The Dragon King has returned and is determined to take it back. While he is off recruiting his army, his wife falls ill due to a curse. Ten-year-old Zeth and his friend Chase find a hidden note that tells them that the cure is to be found in Cave Kingdom. Knowing that they will never receive permission to go and knowing that time is short, the two leave in secret for Cave Kingdom. Lady Flame discovers her husband s secret plots and her fury is unequaled. Lord V is forced to defend his chosen path with all the strength and cunning he can find. He is forced to fight both the past and the present._,

The good part about being immortal is that you cannot die. That is also the bad part. ,  , Brash, young, and markedly sociopathic, Cyan has the makings of a full army commander if he lives long enough to be promoted. But when a close brush with death breaks his resolve, he is rendered unable to lead his men, let alone leave his tent, for weeks. ,  , The tide starts to turn when his superiors send him a magical artifact that ensures he will not die on the battlefield. Unfortunately for Cyan, he soon learns that not dying can be worse than not living - a side effect of the artifact',s magic turns more of his body to lifeless iron with each passing day. Knowing time is short before he becomes just another statue in a town square, he sets off on a quest to rid himself of his cursed immortality._,

Cursed by the black-hearted witch, Hildagarde Katzen, thirteen-year-old Jessica and her family awaken to a frightening and unbelievable metamorphosis, they have been turned into mice! Now, they must embark on a treacherous journey to uncover the mystery behind the curse and find a way to regain their human form. Discovering more questions than answers, Jessica encounters both triumph and loss in an adventure that tests her faith and strengthens the bond she has with her family._,

A budding rebellion among the Sidhe threatens the tenuous peace. Was Quinn&rsquo,s sacrifice for nothing? , Quinn Larson kept the Real Folk hidden, but the cost was more than any man should bear. Cate, the friend who he hoped would become something more &mdash, is dead. His sight is still bespelled, and his spirit broken.He wants to withdraw and heal, but someone is stealing fairy treasure, and their babies. The ancient Druids have awoken, with an unknown agenda and lot of power at their command.The demon that killed Cate may have been summoned by a group of clueless Goth teenagers, who could hurt themselves as much as anyone else.Once again, it falls to Quinn to find the solution to every problem and prevent a meltdown among the magical races.If you like stories of revenge and sacrifice, you&rsquo,ll enjoy this second book in The Quinn Larson Quests.Buy Compulsion today to join Quinn on his quest to save the world one more time. ,_,

Even with amnesia, Sienna still knows exactly who she is

A young woman vanished from the streets, a life destroyed, her humanity a battle ground. London, April 1987. Joanne is out for a night on the town and her plans go awry. She slips into a pub for a quick drink before going to see a film. Jonathon Dreyfuss is on the prowl, looking for something tasty to devour. He spots Joanne through the window. Joanne vanishes from sight. She wakes in a room with no windows, trapped in a nightmare of pain and terror. Dreyfuss finds her boring and tedious... yet he cant quite kill her. Something about her, some aspect of her, is pleasing to him. He keeps her for a little while, house training her as hes attempted to train others in the past. She resists, as they all did, and he takes up the challenge, to prove once again he is master of all. Joanne fights back as best she can, terrified and confused, beaten, starved and lost in a madmans fantasy. He spends months schooling her to obey, tearing her down. When she begins to break, as hope of escape fades... he reveals his final madness

A new vampire inhabiting Richard',s castle, a stranger with the alleged knife of the Akedah, a malevolent werewolf stalking Ceese, and the impossible-to-kill Dr. Henderson. Now mortal once again, Richard and Ceese thought their troubles were behind them. What will they do when they learn that isn',t true? And how will they survive the new evil that threatens to destroy them all? ",Insightful, thought provoking . . . Well worth the wait!", Maryann Boo, British Fantasy Society reviewer. ",Sue Dent',s characters lept off the page and into my mind, as alive as the viewer reading them.", --Horrorphilia ",Forever Richard continues to showcase Dent',s clever storytelling and witty dialogue.", - Jake Chism/Christian Manifesto  ,  ,_,

When she decided to stay in Cartref, Madeline thought her past was gone&hellip,Madeline is a fast learner, but this magic thing is confusing and unpredictable. One spell goes awry and suddenly her old nemesis is transported to her new world. Her fault or not, Madeline can&rsquo,t leave the woman to serve as a blood sacrifice.If you like stories about doing the right thing, no matter how annoying, grab The New Normal, book two of The Madeline Journeys.  ,_,

Magic sinks its teeth into Kodiak Island. Can Jason and Emma save their hometown before it',s too late? ,With Emma home from college for the summer, I will finally show her how I really feel, make her mine, take that kiss we shared one step further. But my plans are interrupted. People are going missing in Kodiak, Alaska. The victims are all young ladies around our age. Friends we grew up with. People we care about. Then my new outfitter&rsquo,s shop gets broken into and my employee is kidnapped. The evidence