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Author
Series
Bargainer volume 3
Language
English
Description
"From bestselling indie author Laura Thalassa comes the newly revised and edited third book in her smash-hit dark fantasy romance between a siren and the "bargainer" she owes countless favors to. In the beginning, there was darkness. Before he met his soulmate, Callypso Lillis, and before he became the Bargainer or the King of Night, he was just Desmond Flynn, the bastard son of a scribe. A boy born to a weak mother in a lowly city, cursed with...
Author
Series
Legion of the damned prequels volume 1
Publisher
Ace Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Modern Library
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
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Description
Robert K. Massie delves deep into the life of this captivating historical figure, chronicling the pivotal events that shaped a boy into a legend'including his 'incognito' travels in Europe, his unquenchable curiosity about Western ways, his obsession with the sea and establishment of the stupendous Russian navy, his creation of an unbeatable army, his transformation of Russia, and his relationships with those he loved most: Catherine, the robust yet...
5) Battle magic
Author
Series
Circle reforged volume 3
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
Description
When messengers arrive in Gyongxe "inviting" Dedicate Initiate Rosethorn and her two young companion mages, Evumeimei and Briar, to court to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor of Yanjing, Rosethorn is eager to go, but Briar suspects that there is an ulterior motive behind the invitation.
Author
Series
Emperor volume 4
Publisher
Delta Trade Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
From the author of the bestselling The Dangerous Book for Boys. The year is 53 B.C. Fresh from victory in Gaul, Julius Caesar leads battle-hardened legions across the Rubicon river–threatening Rome herself. Even the master strategist Pompey is caught unprepared by the strike, and forced to abandon his city. The armies of Rome will face each other at last in civil war, led by the two greatest generals ever to walk the seven hills. Thus begins Conn...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The follow-up to Rubicon picks up with the murder of Julius Caesar and vividly depicts the intrigue, murder, ambition and treachery of Emperors Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.
In this dazzling portrait of Romes first imperial dynasty, Tom Holland traces the astonishing century-long story of the rise and fall of the Julio-ClaudiansAugustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Capturing both the brilliant allure of their rule and...
16) Demon of the air
Author
Series
Aztec mysteries volume 1
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Minotaur
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A unique and entertaining history of the Roman Empire's first dynasty 14 CE: The first Roman emperor is dead. A second is about to succeed. The Forum of Rome, once fought over so fiercely, has become hardly more than a museum. The house of all power is up above on the Palatine Hill, about to become the birthplace of Western bureaucracy, a warren of banqueting and bedrooms, a treacherous household where it takes special talents to survive. This...
Author
Series
Publisher
Washington Square Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Trapped in the shadow of the magnificent tomb their grief-stricken father is building for his beloved deceased wife, the emperor’s daughters compete for everything: control over the imperial harem, their father’s affection, and the future of their country. They are forbidden to marry and instead choose to back different brothers in the fight for ultimate power over the throne. But only one of the sisters will succeed. With an enthusiasm for history...
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