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After the fall of the great Vandarian fortress of Dragon's Bane, Elyon Daecar gathers his army in the Lakelands to the north. They have suffered a great defeat. Heroes and friends have fallen. Yet, with the Windblade in his grasp, Elyon will not yield. From east to west and north to south, he will take the fight to the enemy and soar.

The Great Calamity has returned, destroying all in his wake. Reeling from the destruction of King's Point and the death of his uncle, Elyon Daecar makes at once for Varinar to discern the state of the city. What he finds gives him small cause for hope. Through the spreading darkness, thin shards of light remain. They must act quickly lest they close forever. Saska's time in Aram has run out. With the city safe from the coalition of Lords Krator and Kastor, she sets her sights on her journey north, bidding her dying grandmother farewell. She has no choice now but to embrace her fate.

Remy Dauphin is ready to start over. But starting over isn't as easy as he thought. When he returns home from working abroad, problems abound. His older brother, Claude, is a drunk lech. His parents are aging rapidly, and there's a question of inheritance, employment, and old wounds. Not to mention the insistent grimoire hounding him for attention. Disaster strikes, and Remy's world grinds to a halt. He's left standing in the ashes with one thing: a magical manor. New love, new family, and new life await Remy. Wildrose is the answer, but no good magic stands alone.

Rin’s story continues in this acclaimed sequel to The Poppy War—an epic fantasy combining the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters. The war is over. The war has just begun. Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the...

Miss Mildred Percy is a spinster. She does not dance, she has long stopped dreaming, and she certainly does not have adventures. That is, until her great uncle has the audacity to leave her an inheritance, one that includes a dragon’s egg. The egg—as eggs are wont to do—decides to hatch, and Miss Mildred Percy is suddenly thrust out of the role of “spinster and general wallflower” and into the unprecedented position of “spinster and keeper of dragons.” But England has not seen a dragon since…well, ever.

In this enchanting historical fantasy about sisterhood and self-discovery, a woman does everything she can to help her sister escape her husband— perfect for fans of C. L. Polk, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Marie Brennan. There is no magic on Prospect Hill—or anywhere else, for that matter. But...

A Goodreads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Book of Fall 2024 “A sinister romance and hypnotic Gothic fairytale—surreal and luscious with a fascinating twist on the story of Hades and Persephone.” —Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne A woman with no past. A man who seems to...

The author of Heartstone once again infuses elements of Jane Austen’s beloved novel with her own brand of magic in this addictive fantasy that brings back sparring lovers Aliza and Alastair: fierce warriors who match wits, charm, and swords as they fight an epic war to save their world. The...

Was Bjorn of Bromme one of the greatest explorers of the Viking Age or just a simple-minded, lice-infested Barbarian with a passion for beach volleyball? Could Soong Mei Ying really have discovered every Asiatic Dragon known to Serpentology, or was she just a thirteenth-century teenager who wanted to travel and meet people? Did Dr E.F. Liebermann perish after discovering the Common Green Draak, also known as the ‘Awful Gurgler’, or was he suffering from a severe bout of jungle madness?

Chloe Mendoza and her team from Monster Hunter International must seek out and destroy an ancient evil threatening Los Angeles at the height of Disco Fever.

Tauchen Sie ein in die magische Welt von Galadon, wo Liebe, Pflicht und uralte Magie aufeinandertreffen! In diesem fesselnden Sammelband erleben Sie die packenden Abenteuer von Nasja, der Nymphe, die sich in einem Königreich voller Intrigen und Gefahren behaupten muss. Band 1: Das Mondtor Nasja steht vor der Herausforderung ihres Lebens: Sie muss die Ehe mit König Nemos eingehen, einem Mann, der ebenso wenig um diese Verbindung gebeten hat wie sie selbst.

War grips two worlds as heroes rise to challenge the sinister Heralds of Ruin. In the realm of Andomhaim, Ridmark Arban leads the armies of the High King against the brutal legions of the Heptarchy. A daring ruse might defeat the might of Warlord Agravhask, or it will bring Andomhaim crashing down in ruin.

The epic historical saga of the most powerful nation in the realms... Cormyr has been ruled by the Obarskyr family since its inception one and a half millennia ago. Now its king, Azoun IV, lies on his deathbed, and the vultures are circling, hoping to usurp the throne for their own. Against this crisis of state, the history of the Forest Kingdom unfolds, relating the previously untold story of a nation, its rulers, and its wizards. Cormyr: A Novel is the epic historical saga of the most powerful nation in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world, as told by the world's co-creators.

Paris, 1633. Les dragons menacent le royaume. Surgis de la nuit des temps, ils sont avides de pouvoir et décidés à restaurer leur règne absolu. Usant de sorcellerie, ils ont pris apparence humaine et créé une puissante société secrète, la Griffe noire, qui conspire déjà dans les plus grandes cours royales d'Europe. Pour déjouer leurs sinistres complots, Richelieu a reformé son unité d'élite, une compagnie clandestine d'aventuriers et de duellistes rivalisant de courage, d'élégance et d'astuce. Six hommes et une femme aux talents exceptionnels, prêts à braver tous les dangers et à risquer leur vie pour la Couronne : les "Lames du Cardinal".

Tamworth, Mercia AD 825. The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger. Their king, Beornwulf, lies dead, and years of bitter in-fighting between the nobles and cross-border wars have left Mercia exposed to her enemies. King Ecgberht of Wessex senses now is the time for his warriors to strike and exact his long-awaited bloody revenge on Mercia. King Wiglaf has claimed his right to rule Mercia, but can he unite a disparate kingdom against the might of Wessex who are braying for blood and land?

Après la mort du Haut-Roi, s'ensuit une période de deuil pour le Haut-Royaume... période durant laquelle les complots se trament et les dagues s'aiguisent avant l'ouverture du testament royal. Le prince Yrdel, héritier légitime, et le prince Alan, soutenu par la reine et son frère le prince-cardinal Jall, se disputent déjà le trône en coulisses. Comme ils se disputent les faveurs de Lorn, capitaine d'une Garde d'Onyx de plus en plus puissante et influente... De son côté, Lorn poursuit comme toujours ses propres objectifs tout en semblant servir le Haut-Royaume.

Paris, 1633. Les dragons menacent le royaume. Surgis de la nuit des temps, ils sont décidés à restaurer leur règne absolu. Usant de sorcellerie, ils ont pris apparence humaine et créé une puissante société secrète, la Griffe noire, qui conspire dans les plus grandes cours royales d'Europe. Pour déjouer leurs complots, Richelieu dispose d'une compagnie d'aventuriers et de duellistes rivalisant de courage, d'élégance et d'astuce. Des hommes et une femme aux talents exceptionnels, prêts à braver tous les dangers et à risquer leur vie pour la Couronne.

Against the passionate sweep of Deverrian history, the powerful wizard Nevyn has lived for centuries, atoning for the sins he committed in his youth.

Here I am, Cat, Hollywood stunt double turned unwilling guest in Damien Drakonar's dragon-infested soap opera. Yep, that Damien—the hot, broody dragon shifter prince who's as infuriating as he is mysterious. And guess what? He's decided to keep me around because of some cosmic joke involving twin flame marks. Apparently, we're destined to be together—talk about a plot twist! As I try to wrap my head around our supposed bond, this little secret of ours doesn't stay quiet for long. We've got a traitor in our midst, causing more trouble than a season finale of your favorite reality TV series.

Auf einem kleinen Platz in einer aranischen Stadt erzählen zwei Geschichtenerzähler die miteinander verwobene Geschichte zweier Heldengruppen, die beide von der Mada Basari angeworben werden. Im Auftrag des Händlerordens sollen sie einem Geheimnis der Mondsilbersultana Sybia al'Nabab nachgehen, dass sie quer durch Aranien, vom besetzten Anchopal, über das hüglige Palmyramis bis in die Mangrovensümpfe des Yalaiad führt. Sybias Geheimnis ist weittragender als erwartet und kann die ganze Geschichte Deres beeinflussen.