A weekend getaway to a beautiful beachside town with an old friend should have been a relaxing change of pace for Dell Powers.But then, when is her life ever relaxing?While walking on the beach Dell discovers a quite unique, antique bottle complete with a note inside. Thinking it would make a great addition to her Inn, she digs it out of the sand.Her weekend takes a turn for the dangerous shortly after, so Dell packs up and heads home early, where she is safe.Could this bottle be more than it seems?At home she and her son, Kevin, set out to solve the mystery but she soon discovers that trouble has followed her home to Lakeshore.Can they put the puzzle pieces together before something terrible happens? Views: 545
Beautiful young Charisa Templeton always loved her father's old friend the Marquis of Mawdelyn – and as a child she roamed Mawdelyn Priory with his nephew Vincent, whom she adored. Saddened to hear that the Marquis has died – she's glad his heir, Vincent, will be coming home from his army posting in India to claim his title. But then Fate strikes another blow with the news that Vincent has been killed! Reluctantly, Charisa and her father prepare to welcome the next in line – half-French Gervais Mawde.But as soon as he arrives they sense something is wrong. Penniless, he immediately sets about selling off the family treasures and dismissing loyal servants, even the Vicar! Worse still he forces his attentions on a shy and unworldly Charisa. But just as she begins to despair, her prayers are answered and Vincent appears – alive, but in terrible danger. Someone is trying to kill him and now they realise who! None other than Gervais who is not only a murderer but also a Devil... Views: 545
In the latest novel in Genevieve Cogman's historical fantasy series, the fate of worlds lies in the balance. When a dragon is murdered at a peace conference, time-travelling Librarian spy Irene must solve the case to keep the balance between order, chaos...and the Library.When Irene returns to London after a relatively straightforward book theft in Germany, Bradamant informs her that there is a top secret dragon-Fae peace conference in progress that the Library is mediating, and that the second-in-command dragon has been stabbed to death. Tasked with solving the case, Vale and Irene immediately go to 1890s Paris to start their investigation.Once they arrive, they find evidence suggesting that the murder victim might have uncovered proof of treachery by one or more Librarians. But to ensure the peace of the conference, some Librarians are being held as hostages in the dragon and Fae courts. To save the captives, including her parents, Irene must get to the bottom of...
A corrupt countess A spy in danger And an assassin at large
The fifth title in Genevieve Cogman's witty and wonderful Invisible Library series, The Mortal Word is a rollicking literary adventure.
Peace talks are always tricky, especially when a key diplomat gets stabbed. This rudely interrupts a top-secret summit between the warring dragons and Fae. As a neutral party, Librarian-spy Irene is summoned to investigate. She must head to a version of 1890s Paris, with her assistant Kai and her detective friend Vale, where these talks are fracturing. Here, she must get to the bottom of the attack – before either the peace negotiations or the city go up in flames.
Suspicions fly thick and fast and Irene soon finds herself in the seedy depths of the Parisian underworld. She’s on the trail of a notoriously warlike Fae, the Blood Countess. However, the evidence against the Countess is circumstantial. Could the killer be a member of the Library itself? Views: 545
What happens when a shifter and a witch who can’t stand each other are forced to trek through the cold and snow of a Rocky Mountain winter to uncover the truth about the use of black magic, will their differences tear them apart, make them stronger or will they discover something even better?Up until her brother lost his mind and married a witch, Penny had been perfectly happy with her life, now everything is turned upside down. Suddenly head of the family, she’s been given the task of escorting one of the most annoying, but attractive, men she’s ever met around the Rocky Mountains in the dead of winter. When what she thought would be a quick trip suddenly turns deadly, Penny discovers that love is stronger than magic.For most of his life, Quinten has had one focus, becoming Grand Inquisitor of the witch’s council. When he’s called by the council to investigate the use of black magic, he’s sure that he’d uncovered far more, possibly even a conspiracy. Determined to pursue his hunch, he follows Penny Brooks to the Rocky Mountains. There he discovers that nothing is black and white, and that love sometimes requires a sacrifice.Can two people who come from different worlds find a way to survive in a world that seems to be against them, can their love survive even in the face of death?Warning: Adults Only. Views: 545
The blood of the ancients is the most coveted ingredient in all of Damaris, for without it the Blessing of the King does not exist. This blessing, this fabled elixir grants those who drink it life that extends far beyond natural means. There is no higher honor in the kingdom then being granted the privilege of bidding for it. This exceptionally rare ingredient is sourced from only one creature. Humans.
Everyone is tested. Those with the cursed blood are stripped of their identity. By law, they are now the rightful property of the kingdom. They are now commodities. They are forced into slavery. They are tributes.
As a boy, Ryl was sold by his family when he was discovered to have the coveted blood flowing through his veins. Broken, scared and confused, he’s confined to an area known as The Stocks until he is ready to Harvest. Ryl stumbles through life until the appearance of a mysterious stranger who exposes a hidden version of the past that changes everything.
What secrets does his blood contain?
His future.
The fates of the tributes. All hang in the balance.
A change is coming. All that's needed is a catalyst. Views: 545
