The classic tale that introduced the legendary Le Comte de Saint-Germain, first published in 1978 and spawning 14 titles in the Saint-Germain epic, is now available in paperback. A fixture in 1740s Parisian society, Saint-Germain is a perfect gentleman--and a vampire. When the fiery young Madeline falls in love with him, a group of evil sorcerers targets her for their black mass--and only Saint-Germain can save her soul.From Library JournalThese are the first two volumes in Yarbro's series of vampire novels. In Hotel Transylvania, Le Comte de Saint-Germain, the newest member of Louis XV's court, catches the eye of Madelaine de Montalia, but the young lady has attracted others as well, not all of whom mean her well. The Palace is the home of nobleman Francesco Ragoczy da San Germano, who collects the finest art and also dabbles in the black arts. Good titles to recommend to readers who have done all of Anne Rice and are looking for other gothic vampire tales. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Views: 28
J. M. Adovasio has spent the last thirty years at the center of one of our most fiery scientific debates: Who were the first humans in the Americas, and how and when did they get there? At its heart, The First Americans is the story of the revolution in thinking that Adovasio and his fellow archaeologists have brought about, and the firestorm it has ignited. As he writes, "The work of lifetimes has been put at risk, reputations have been damaged, an astounding amount of silliness and even profound stupidity has been taken as serious thought, and always lurking in the background of all the argumentation and gnashing of tenets has been the question of whether the field of archaeology can ever be pursued as a science."From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 26
First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world -- part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning 'Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' -- a tale of treachery, honour and romance -- these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce. Views: 26
Fully illustrated history of witchcraft and the black arts; including witch trials, black masses, spells, voodoo, covens and rituals, psychic powers, possessions, earth spirits, and werewolves. Views: 26
Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! From scandal...to seduction! Leonie is trying to rebuild her life after a scandal that rocked her world and ruined her reputation. Four years ago she was accused of blackmail and brought to trial for the crime she had not committed. But for which, powerful prosecuting attorney, Giles Noble was convinced she was guilty! Now Giles is back in her life and determined to make Leonie pay for the injustice...in his bed! But feisty virgin Leonie won't be fooled. If Giles wants to bed her, heÕll have to wed her! Originally published in 1981 Views: 25
PLAYTHING OF THE GODS He was Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae, born in disgrace, exiled to perish at sea, fated to survive at heavenly caprice—until he met his love, defied the Gods and dared to fight them or die. She was Andromeda, enslaved by her own beauty which beggared the heavens and brought a curse upon her city, her home, her heart . . . until Perseus accepted the Devil's own challenge, answered the deadly riddle and rode forth on his winged horse Pegasus to claim his love and to face the last of the Titans, armed only with a bloody hand, a witches' curse, and a severed head . . . Views: 25
Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! Taming the playboy When Katy Harris finds herself with no alternative but to share her holiday in the Canadian Rockies with dynamic—and exceptionally gorgeous!—photographer, Adam Wild, she's determined to resist this playboy's powerful charms... As much as she'd like to be more than just Adam's 'flavor of the month', Katy knows it's impossible. A resolute bachelor, Adam is cynical about love and values his freedom above all else. But will their passionate affair be enough to show Adam there's more to happiness than just freedom...? Originally published in 1981 Views: 25
Shannon is ecstatic to finally join Rick in Alaska. Now that he has found a pilot's job, they will finally be able to be married. But the second she arrives in Anchorage, her hopes fade; Rick is not there. His apartment has been rented to someone else. Panicked and confused, Shannon seeks help from Cody Steel, Rick's supposed employer. Shannon prays for Rick's safety and that she sees him soon . . . before her love fades, before she succumbs to Cody's captivating charm. Views: 24
Young Thorinn is cast into a well as a sacrifice to appease an angry god by his simple-minded stepfather. But Thorinn doesn't perish there. Digging his way out into a cavern beneath the well, Thorinn explores the underworld in his almost fairytale-like quest to return to the surface. He finds numerous caverns, some populated by creatures both friendly and treacherous. Thorinn must survive by his own ingenuity, resourcefulness, and courage, and the reader gradually learns with him the true nature of the fascinating world Knight so deftly reveals.--R. ChristensonA fix-up, based on "The World and Thorinn", Galaxy, April 1968; "The Garden of Ease", Galaxy, June 1968; and "The Star Below", Galaxy, August 1968. Views: 23
Martha Nowicki had progressed from chubby to fat without really noticing. And she always settled for less than she wanted. But when she was passed over for a promotion at her job, and her boyfriend Eddie deserted her, she knew she’d have to make a change. But even losing weight complicated things—suddenly there were two men in her life, and two companies wanting her skills. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Baxter writing as Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Views: 22
Enter a decaying far, far future society, a time when anything and everything is possible, where words like 'conscience' and 'morality' are meaningless, and where heartfelt love blossoms mysteriously between Mrs Amelia Underwood, an unwilling time traveller, and Jherek Carnelian, a bemused denizen of the End of Time. The Dancers at the End of Time, containing the novels An Alien Heat, The Hollow Lands and The End of All Songs, is a brilliant homage to the 1890s of Wilde, Beardsley and the fin de siecle decadents, satire at its sharpest and most colourful. Views: 22
The year is 1911, the place India. The coronation of King George V as Emperor of India is to take place at the Great Durbar in Delhi. High in the Himalayas Major Clive Farnol, soldier turned political agent, hears rumours of a plot to assassinate the King. Hurrying south, trying to piece together hints of the plot, he finds himself a target for assassination. Joining a caravan of an exotic mix of characters on their way to the Durbar, he meets Bridie O'Brady, American newspaper-woman and anti-Imperialist. They fall in love, but their different backgrounds and the constant threat of death offer little hope that anything will come of their romance. But Jon Cleary's story is full of surprising twists and turns ... Under the waning sum of Empire, this is high adventure tinged with sadness for the era that is lost, as imperfect as it was glorious. It is Jon Cleary at his best. Views: 22
