'I'm working on a novel intended to express the feel of England in Edward III's time ... The fourteenth century of my novel will be mainly evoked in terms of smell and visceral feelings, and it will carry an undertone of general disgust rather than hey-nonny nostalgia' – Anthony Burgess, Paris Review, 1973 The Black Prince is a brutal historical tale of chivalry, religious belief, obsession, siege and bloody warfare. From disorientating depictions of medieval battles to court intrigues and betrayals, the campaigns of Edward II, the Black Prince, are brought to vivid life by an author in complete control of the novel as a way of making us look at history with fresh eyes, all while staying true to the linguistic pyrotechnics and narrative verve of Burgess's best work. Views: 628
Travel through lucid dreaming episodes. Get ready for the full story. Have a good night sleep.The Old Testament story of Joseph, in The Bible, has fascinated people for centuries. Here is a man who held a unique place in history. His is a true ‘rags to riches’ story, told out against the backdrop of the ancient Egyptian Empire. It is a story of hatred, of treachery, of slavery and prison. But above all this, it is the journey of a soul, of a man who through faith in his God prevails in seemingly impossible situations, to emerge as God’s man for the times.Joseph’s loss of freedom eventually leads to God’s reward for Joseph's faithfulness under very trying circumstances. God’s sovereignty, omniscience and power are revealed in the events that occur in the life of Joseph, and in the lives of others he comes in contact with.Joseph's brothers hate him and sell him to Ishmeelite merchants as a slave. Joseph is sold in Egypt to a high ranking Egyptian army officer. Joseph rises to become chief steward in the Egyptian's household. The Egyptian's wife tries to seduce him and fails; consequently Joseph is thrown in prison. In prison he interprets dreams for Pharaoh's former chief butler and former chief baker. As a result of this incident Joseph later is brought before Pharaoh to interpret Pharaoh's dreams.The interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams is a life changing moment for Joseph and for Egypt. Views: 628
November 1925
Severine DuNoir has discovered who has been hunting her. Now she needs to
discover why. As the foes circle each other, their friends and family get
drawn into the conflict.
Just who can Severine trust? How can she stop him? And what will happen to
those she loves if she fails? She’s all too afraid the answer is one she
won’t be able to live with.
Book FOUR in the Mysteries of Severine DuNoir. These historical
adventures are playful with a lightly spooky edge. In the coming stories,
Severine will discover more than she expected, but her sight will never turn
from uncovering just what happened to her parents, not even for the dashing,
Grayson Thorne. Join Severine as she peels back the layers of history and
memory all while creating a future of her own.
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Mitchell is the ultimate bully. In fact, he’s pretty much ruining Austin’s life. So, when the bully needs to be rescued, will Austin save him and face his worst fear at the same time? What would you do? This fast-paced adventure will have you wondering which is worse - to be the 'bully' or the 'bullied'!Austin is just a normal adolescent boy, trying to fit in and be popular, when his worst enemy shows up at his school. Mitchell is one of those automatically popular kids, and for some reason he is intent on making Austin’s life as miserable as possible. He succeeds. But, when they embark on a field trip to the Florida Keys, the true meaning of courage and heroism is revealed. This exciting, action packed novel delves deeper into what is really going on inside the minds of the bully and the bullied, and the outcome may surprise you. Views: 628
Suddenly the image cleared. It was a bright, sunny day and I saw myself. I saw myself, but I appeared as more than an image in the mirror. I was seeing a scene playing out, and it was as if I saw myself playing a role in some television show. I couldn't tell whether the scene was in the future or past--there were no clues, nothing for reference.I saw well-dressed people, in suits and nice dresses, sitting in white chairs, looking toward a makeshift lattice arch covered with roses. The vision pulled me in, and I felt it become my present.I see myself in a glorious white dress with a long train. I'm holding a bouquet of red roses and white baby's breath. My face is radiant. I look happier than I have ever felt in my life. A man appears by my side, but it doesn't seem to surprise me. I turn and look into the smiling face of Uncle Mason. He's dressed in a black suit with a burgundy hanky sticking out the top of his pocket. Enid is beside him, her arm in his, and wearing a formal dress. It dawns on me that we are all dressed for a wedding, but Enid makes me think of the mother of the bride? Their smiles are so radiant that I feel their warmth."It's time," Uncle Mason says. They each take one of my arms and walk me down the aisle. My pulse quickens as I look down the aisle to where the groom stands, waiting, his back to me. I know in my heart who I want it to be. A man standing at the end near the rose covered arch turns and smiles at me. My heart leaps. It's Clarence.His smile is odd, wistful, perhaps. Then he steps aside. There is another man behind him, dressed in a white suit. He has his back to me and I realize that this is the groom, not Clarence. Clarence taps him on the shoulder and the man slowly turns to face me. My heart pulses deep in my chest. Even before I see his face I know who it is, yet when he looks at me I gasp. It's Walter.Now the scene reverts to me walking down the aisle with Uncle Mason and Enid. I don't know how we went back or why, but looking at Clarence's back ahead of me I wonder why I'm smiling. Walter is the groom, the man I'm to marry. I should be screaming and running the other way, but I'm not. I'm beaming with joy. Views: 628
The next two short stories in the “Soldiers Series” about the plight of futuristic soldiers in a SciFi/Fantasy world. “Wizard War” and “Underwater Troubles” continue to describe the plight of soldiers testing their courage when facing insurmountable odds. These stories show the lenghts to which soldiers will sometimes push themselves to, in order to complete their mission.The next two short stories in the “Soldiers Series” about the plight of futuristic soldiers in a SciFi/Fantasy world. “Wizard War” and “Underwater Troubles” continue to describe the plight of soldiers testing their courage when facing insurmountable odds. These stories show the lenghts to which soldiers will sometimes push themselves to, in order to complete their mission.See "Soldiers One - Warriors of Misfortune" for the first two stories in the series. Views: 628
Courtney Kelly has a shop full of delights, a cat named Pixie, a green thumb—and a magical touch when it comes to garden design. But in Carmel-by-the-Sea, things aren't all sweetness and fairy lights . . . When Courtney's friend Wanda gets into a ponytail-pulling wrestling match in public with a nasty local art critic, Courtney stops the fight with the help of a garden hose. But Lana Lamar has a talent for escalating things and creating tension, which she succeeds in doing by threatening a lawsuit, getting into yet another scuffle—in the midst of an elegant fundraiser, no less—and lobbing insults around like pickleballs. Next thing Courtney knows, Lana is on the floor, stabbed with a decorative letter opener from one of Courtney's fairy gardens, and Wanda is standing by asking "What have I done?" But the answer may not be as obvious as it seems, since Wanda is prone to sleepwalking and appears to be in a daze. Could... Views: 628
Last one standing is the winner . . . The holiday season has arrived and bookkeeper/amateur sleuth, Sophie "Phee" Kimball, would love nothing more than to enjoy the comforts of her new home with her detective boyfriend near Arizona's Sun City West. Instead, her mother Harriet wants to showcase her chiweenie-chihuahua-dachshund Streetman in the Precious Pooches Holiday Extravaganza costume events. The festivities begin in October and end on St. Patrick's Day—with the winner starring in the St. Pat's Day parade. But things quickly turn an awful shade of green when Streetman uncovers a dead body under a tarp-covered grill in the neighbor's yard. The victim is Cameron Tully, a seafood distributor working out of Phoenix, who died from ingesting a toxic sago palm leaf. Before the police can even find a motive and suspect, another Precious Pooch owner nearly dies from the same poison. With Harriet believing someone's targeting her and Streetman because... Views: 628
When Sally Nimitz discovers the body of her charming eighty-year-old neighbor she is devastated by how close violence has come to the quiet life she leads as mother, grandmother, and nurse. Sally can’t put the trauma of the murder behind her until she knows who could have done it and why. Early in her investigation, she finds there was much more to the sweet old lady than anyone ever guessed.In a cozy little Midwestern town where nothing exciting ever happens, Amelia Marsh lies murdered in her own home. When Sally Nimitz discovers the body of her charming eighty-year-old neighbor she is devastated by how close violence has come to the quiet life she leads as mother, grandmother, and nurse. Though still recovering from the death of her own husband, Sally can’t put the trauma of the murder behind her until she knows who could have done it and why. With the help of a close male friend and a quirky older lady, Sally begins looking into the life and past of her neighbor and soon discovers there was much more to Amelia Marsh’s life than anyone had ever guessed. Views: 628
A wealthy Pasadena widow with a mean streak, a missing daughter-in-law with a past, and a gold coin worth a small fortune-the elements don't quite add up until Marlowe discovers evidence of murder, rape, blackmail, and the worst kind of human exploitation.
"Raymond Chandler is a star of the first magnitude."-- Erle Stanley Gardner
"Raymond Chandler has given us a detective who is hard-boiled enough to be convincing . . . and that is no mean achievement." -- The New York Times "From the Trade Paperback edition." Views: 627
An Inside Out Novella in Mark's POV
While Chris and Sara have traveled to Paris to avoid the chaos of press and police after the tragic night we’d shared, I have stayed to face the reality of what has happened. But there is no peace to be found in facing the truth, and no truth to be found in the confessions that have been made and retracted. I am a Master, all about control, and yet right now, facing great tragedy, I feel as if I have none. With my club and my relationships of the past in the spotlight, I find sanctuary in the one place I’ve promised I will never be again, but cannot seem to resist. Her arms.
***Mark and Crystal's story begins in the novella Master Undone. Views: 627
BOOK 2 OF THREE IN THE SHELBY FLYNN FANTASY SERIES. BOUND BY FATE IS AN EXCITING, ACTION-PACKED FANTASY ADVENTURE Views: 627
