Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 340
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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses is an 1888 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is both a historical adventure novel and a romance novel.Set in the 15th Century, during the War of the Roses, the book follows seventeen-year-old Richard Shelton as he joins the fellowship of the Black Arrow. Intrigue, danger, romance and all the usual suspects in this classic battle adventure
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Publisher: Uitgeverij De Boeck Secundair onderwijs ISBN: 9788853005564 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 80
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ADVENTURE Set in 15th-century England, this is the exciting story of Richard Shelton and the band of the Black Arrow. Sir Daniel is like a father to Richard, but one day Richard discovers a terrible truth from the past. Now he must fight against Sir Daniel and his men. Can Richard and the band of the Black Arrow bring justice to England? Dossiers: The Wars of the Roses and others
Author: DANNIKA DARK Publisher: Dannika Dark ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 341
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SPARKS FLY IN THIS RIVETING NEW PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES BY USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR DANNIKA DARK. Book 1 of the Black Arrowhead series. Melody is an ambitious entrepreneur who has always loved the thrill of a new adventure, but she’s about to get more than she bargained for when the only way to save her business is to secure a deal with a powerful tribal leader. Running Horse, Oklahoma, isn’t on the map, and Mel is about as lost as a Shifter can get. When she unexpectedly runs into her best friend’s brother, her friendly visit quickly turns treacherous. Lakota Cross is a man with secrets. While tracking a killer, he reunites with Melody, and their friendship sparks into a passionate affair. But if he doesn’t quell the fire soon, it might burn out of control. Once again, fate brings these two Shifters together in a moment of need. But will the sacrifice be greater than the reward? “It hardly matters if you’ve known someone a lifetime or a minute. Our wolves always know who they belong to.” When two old friends reunite, high-stakes drama and hilarious antics ensue between the bow-wielding heroine and her best friend's brother. This Shifter romance includes close proximity, a murder mystery, excellent use of a heat house, and a secret relationship all wrapped up into one delicious story. Keywords: Shifters, wolves, werewolves, shapeshifters, magic, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, action, thriller, mages, supernatural wolf, alpha, vampires, mystery, brotherhood, native american, interracial, suspense, series, friends to lovers, ghosts, bounty hunter, tracker, villains, sleuth, romantic comedy, humor, steamy, hunters, chemistry, sweethearts, prisoner, feisty woman, southern, oklahoma, texas, fantasy, new adult, pack,danger, multicultural, friendship, shifter romance
Author: Monica McCarty Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0345543963 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 418
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER As King Robert the Bruce of Scotland plots to retake his English-occupied castles, he needs the stealth and skill of his elite soldiers, the Highland Guard. Fearless and indomitable, no men are more loyal to their king, or more cherished by the women they love. The talents of legendary marksman Gregor “Arrow” MacGregor are crucial now, as Bruce moves to reclaim his Scottish holdings. Gregor is considered the most handsome man in Scotland, and his fame as an archer is rivaled only by his reputation with the lasses as a heartbreaker. But when his infamous face is exposed during a covert mission, Gregor is forced to lie low. He returns home only to find a new battle waiting: a daring game of seduction involving his now very grown-up and very desirable ward, Cate of Lochmaben. A born fighter, Cate was clinging to life when Gregor rescued her after a vicious English raid on her village left her mother dead. But five years later, the once scrappy orphan Gregor took under his protection has become a woman. Brave, strong, and skilled in warfare, Cate is determined to lay claim to the warrior who refuses to be trapped. The heat in his eyes tells her she has his attention . . . and his desire. But will Gregor allow his heart to surrender before danger finds them, and the truth of Cate’s identity is revealed? Praise for Monica McCarty and The Arrow “[Monica] McCarty’s gift lies in writing strong characters into wildly entertaining—often unexpected—scenarios. Readers can’t go wrong with her latest.”—The Washington Post “The Highland Guard come to life as McCarty fills her tales with historical accuracy and moving romance. The ninth in the series is well paced, emotional and powerfully told. Don’t miss it!”—RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) “One of the best Highlander historical series out there.”—The Reading Cafe “Heart-wrenching . . . The Arrow made a lasting impression on me.”—Under the Covers “A mixture of passion, history, and great wit to create a tale to captivate your senses! To die for!”—Addicted to Romance “There is danger, laughter, and sweet love and secrets revealed. All the characteristics of a wonderful read.”—Tea and Book “Monica McCarty is an absolutely superior author! Her Highland Guard series has to be one of the absolute best Highland series out there! Fun, fast paced, fact driven and totally fantastic!”—Bodice Rippers, on The Raider “McCarty is a master at writing Highlander romance . . . keeping her Highland Guard series fresh, with spectacularly riveting plots and fabulously romantic couples. . . . If you’ve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do.”—Night Owl Reviews, on The Hunter
Author: Sean Flynn Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1982101083 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 272
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Until Flynn’s neighbor in North Carolina offered him one, he had never considered whether he wanted a peacock. His family became the owners of not one but three charming yet fickle birds: Carl, Ethel, and Mr. Pickle. Here he chronicles their first year as peacock owners, from struggling to build a pen to assisting the local bird doctor in surgery to triumphantly watching a peahen lay her first egg. He also examines the history of peacocks, from their appearance in the Garden of Eden. And Flynn travels across the globe to learn more about the birds firsthand. His book offers surprising lessons about love, grief, fatherhood, and family. -- adapted from jacket.
Author: Lev Grossman Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1526629429 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 291
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'There's nothing so rare as a fantasy that elicits genuine wonder and that uses marvellous things to enrich a child's appreciation of ordinary ones. Lev Grossman's novel The Silver Arrow is something special.' WALL STREET JOURNAL _____________ Discover the magical, timeless children's adventure from Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians. Now a New York Times bestseller! When Kate is given a colossal steam train, the Silver Arrow, for her birthday, she can't believe her luck. After eleven years of waiting, adventure has finally found her! Soon the Silver Arrow is whisking Kate and her brother Tom to a magical station where their passengers stand ready to board. From the porcupine to the pangolin, each one is rare and wonderful. But these animals have been waiting a very long time too. Can Kate deliver them home ... before it's too late? _____________ Lev Grossman's first children's book is a journey you'll never forget: a rip-roaring adventure from desert plains to snow-covered mountains and everything in between. Packed with exciting creatures from the indignant porcupine to the lost polar bear and the adorable baby pangolin, The Silver Arrow is a classic story about saving our endangered animals and the places they live.
Author: Anthony Ryan Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0425267695 Category : Armies Languages : en Pages : 594
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Raised by the brothers of the Sixth Order, Vaelin Al Sorna, a Warrior of the Faith, must battle the Empire and even his own father in the first book of a new fantasy trilogy.
Author: Ciaran McMenamin Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1473573386 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
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'Ciarán McMenamin confirms his exceptional talent with this admirably powerful and authentic novel about the First World War and the struggle for Irish independence. Tremendous' William Boyd Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction Annie, Francie and Archie were inseparable growing up, but in 1914 the boys are seduced by the drama of the Great War. Before leaving their small Irish village for the trenches, Francie promises his true love Annie that he will bring her little brother home safe. Six years later Francie is on the run, a wanted man in the Irish war of Independence. He needs Annie's help to escape safely across the border, but that means confronting the truth about why Archie never came back.... For readers of Sebastian Faulks, Ian McEwan and Sebastian Barry
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Author: DANNIKA DARK
Author: Monica McCarty
Author: Sean Flynn
Author: Lev Grossman
Author: Anthony Ryan
Author: Ciaran McMenamin
Author: Gerald McDermott