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Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time.

Paterson Joseph, John Hurt, Lesley Manville and Harriet Walter are among the cast of BBC Radio 4's epic full-cast dramatisation. Adapted for radio by Timberlake Wertenbaker, Leo Tolstoy's epic story follows the fortunes of three Russian aristocratic families during the Napoleonic War. First broadcast on New Year's Day 2015, the drama also features Alun Armstrong, Natasha Little, David Calder, Phoebe Fox, Sam Reid and Joanna David. Duration: 10 hours approx.

Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time.

War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography Война и миръ, Voyna i mir) is a monumental epic by Leo Tolstoy, first published between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This extraordinary novel delves into the intricacies of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. Regarded as one of Tolstoys two major masterpieces—alongside Anna Karenina—its also celebrated as one of the greatest novels in literary history. War and Peace introduces a rich tapestry of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores not only the grand themes ...

Dive into Leo Tolstoy’s monumental historical novel, which intricately weaves the tapestry of the Napoleonic wars in Russia. Revered as one of the greatest literary masterpieces, this translation by Aylmer and Louise Maude brings to life the depth of human experience during this tumultuous period. Volume 4 encompasses Books 12 through 17, spanning the years 1812 to 1820, as it explores the profound effects of war and peace on society and individuals alike. - Summary by the reader

The day Jerusalem falls, Miriam Elmahdy knows her life is over. Houses are burning, the streets run red with blood, and a traitorous army is massacring every last resident. There is no surviving this, especially not once Miriam catches the eye of War himself. But when the massive and terrifying horseman corners Miriam, he calls her his wife, and instead of killing her, he takes her back to his camp.

Four comic dramas about boundaries that are both territorial and personal Territory is the theme that unites these four humorous plays - whether that means fighting over an allotment plot, dealing with the sudden partition of a country, guarding the privacy of a garden or battling with the...

Step into the thrilling world of H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, a pioneering science fiction novel that first captivated readers in 1897. Serialized in Pearsons Magazine in the UK and Cosmopolitan magazine in the US, it made its hardcover debut in 1898, published by William Heinemann in London. This gripping tale, crafted between 1895 and 1897, explores the harrowing conflict between humanity and an extraterrestrial race. Through the eyes of an unnamed narrator in Surrey and his younger brother in London, we witness the terrifying invasion of Martians as they descend upon southern ...

The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly considered to be the definitive work on military strategy and tactics of its time. It has been the most famous and influential of China's Seven Military Classics, and "for the last two thousand years it remained the most important military treatise in Asia, where even the common people knew it by name." It has had an influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, ...

In the twilight of his once illustrious career, Jaxon Orion finds himself torn between the beckoning call of distant stars and the steadfast embrace of his companions, Anika and Sia, upon the tranquil world of Microxus.Yet, their idyllic existence is shattered by the revelation of a dark conspiracy that threatens to engulf the very heart of the Milky Way. With the disappearance of Ambassador Kaida Takahashi casting a sinister pall over their lives, Jaxon is drawn back into the vortex of interstellar intrigue and peril.As political conspiracies coil with interstellar conflicts and the Nano ...

The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells, first serialized in 1897 by Pearson's Magazine in the UK and by Cosmopolitan magazine in the US. The novel's first appearance in hardcover was in 1898 from publisher William Heinemann of London. Written between 1895 and 1897, it is one of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The novel is one of the most ...

The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells, first serialized in 1897 by Pearson's Magazine in the UK and by Cosmopolitan magazine in the US. The novel's first appearance in hardcover was in 1898 from publisher William Heinemann of London. Written between 1895 and 1897, it is one of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The novel is one of the most ...

Three heroes of the Republic review, discuss, and yell at one another about the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

It is 6th October 1973. Golda Meir has become Prime Minister of Israel in her seventies. Syrian and Egyptian troops are massing on Israel's borders, but despite eleven warnings of impending war in the past month, the Israeli cabinet has not called up the reserve. In Florida, Richard Nixon...