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Book Synopsis The Roving Shadows by : Pascal Quignard
Download or read book The Roving Shadows written by Pascal Quignard and published by Seagull Library of French Literature. This book was released on 2024-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold and adventurous work of literature that explores the relationship between reading, writing, sex, and death. The first book in Pascal Quignard's Last Kingdom series, The Roving Shadows can be read as a long meditation on reading and writing that strives to situate these otherwise innocuous activities in a profound relationship to sex and death. Writing and reading can in fact be linked to our animal natures and artistic strivings, to primal forces and culturally persistent fascinations. With dexterity and inventiveness, Quignard weaves together historical anecdotes, folktales from the East and West, fragments of myth, and speculative historical reconstructions. The whole, written in a musical style not far removed from that of Couperin, whose piano composition Les Ombres errantes lends the book its title, coheres into a work of literature that reverberates in the psyche long after one has laid it down. The Roving Shadows is a rare and wondrous tour de force that cements Quignard's reputation in contemporary world literature. Available now in English, this boldly adventurous work will find a new and welcoming audience.
Download or read book Cloaked in Shadows written by Andrew Kuo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falmaria seems like a peaceful land, one not much unlike our own. It's people are prosperous, it's countries are powerful, and it's culture is thriving. But they have something that we lack, a guardian. The Company of Shadows watches from afar, guiding the people of Falmaria with every turn, and defending their kith with their very lives. But an old danger approaches, one bent on sole destruction of all of Falmaria. Now Karos, a formidable Shadow Guard of the Company of Shadows must race to discover what it will take to stop this monstrosity. With the help of some unlikely heroes, Falmaria place's it's survival in the hands of the Company of Shadows.
Book Synopsis Shadows: Book of Aleth, Part One by : Michael Duncan
Download or read book Shadows: Book of Aleth, Part One written by Michael Duncan and published by Pelican Ventures Book Group. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stolen text...When the Book of Aleth is stolen, Aaron, captain of the Royal Guard, is ordered by Emperor Therion to reclaim the ancient tome. The mission thrusts Aaron into a world he's never known'a world of elves and dwarves, races long thought extinct; a world where everything he has known and believed is a lie.A secret past... Forced to challenge his long-held beliefs, Aaron and his companions, two soldiers of the Royal Guard and two men of the Dwarvish kingdom of Brekken-Dahl, set out on a quest to recover the Book. Aaron resolves to discover the truth, and rescue the empire he is sworn to protect.
Download or read book Shadow Music written by Julie Garwood and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Action, drama, desire, revenge: Shadow Music includes all the necessary ingredients for romantics to plunge into the moors, mountains and magical myth of medieval Scotland.”—The Roanoke Times Prized for her exquisite beauty, Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, the daughter of one of England’s most influential barons, is a perfect bargaining chip for a king who needs peace in the Highlands: King John has arranged Gabrielle’s marriage to a good and gentle laird. But this marriage will never take place. Upon her arrival in Scotland, Gabrielle is immediately entangled in Highland intrigue, as a battle royal flares between enemies old and new. For two sadistic noblemen, underestimating Gabrielle’s bravery and prowess may prove fatal. Colm MacHugh, the most feared man in Scotland, makes no such mistakes about the captivating princess. Under his penetrating gaze, neither Gabrielle’s body nor her heart is safe. “No one does historical romance better than Garwood. . . . Gabrielle is an enchanting heroine.”—The State (Columbia, S.C.) “A compelling historical romance.”—Publishers Weekly
Book Synopsis The Shadow Sphinx's Riddle by : AQEEL AHMED
Download or read book The Shadow Sphinx's Riddle written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-02-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shadow Sphinx's Riddle Solving the riddles of a shadow sphinx to stop it from casting the land into darkness. This story tells of an amazing journey full of mystery, hardship, and the strength of community. It's a touching story that kids will love and learn from, showing how important bravery, friendship, and knowledge are in getting through hard times. Summary: The land of Sunbeam used to be bright, but it became dark when a shadow sphinx cast a terrible spell that made the whole world dark forever. The only way to get out of this sadness was to figure out a set of difficult problems that the Sphinx had put together. During this very important time, three brave friends—Leo, Mia, and Toby—stepped up because they were determined to bring light back to their home country. Their plan to face the Sphinx and break its spell would test their bravery, social skills, and intellectual abilities. The three travelers ran into a number of problems along the way that pushed them to their limits. The Mystic Mountains gave them hard problems to solve, the River of Reflections showed them what they were really thinking, and the Whispering Woods let the wind whisper secrets to them. Every job was like a puzzle that had to be solved. Leo, Mia, and Toby learned the value of working together, the courage to face uncertainty, and the ability to see past what seems to be true. Their journey brought out hidden traits in each other and helped them understand each other and themselves better. It had elements of both inside and outside. The Labyrinth of Shadows, the Cave of Echoes, and the Garden of Whispers all served as reminders of how hard their job was and how mysterious their surroundings were. In the Valley of Mists and the Library of Lost Books, they learned from old stories that had been lost. This meant that they broke through the fog. At the Sphinx's Lair, where the adventure came to an end, Sunbeam's fate relied on how she solved the last puzzle. The sphinxes' job was complete when they finished their last task. The sun came up, marking the start of a new day for Sunbeam and its people. The story of Leo, Mia, and Toby's triumphant return was a beacon of hope and a reminder that good will always win over evil, that working together can get things done, and that real strength comes from having the guts to ask hard questions, the smarts to answer them, and the friendship to get you through the worst times. The people of Sunbeam are still moved by their story, which is about bravery, determination, and the strength of the human spirit. People have learned a lot from it and made a lot of friends. Chapter 1: The Spell of Darkness. In the lovely world of Sunbeam, where the sun's warm rays lit up everything with happiness and brightness, sudden change rushed across the sky. It wasn't like the calm night that comes after every day; this change was more like a thick, never-ending shadow that fell over the sky and covered the morning. It never got to the sky's orange and pink colors, which used to wake the birds up in the morning. Instead, a cold gloom remained, turning day into night so that not a single star could be seen. People from Sunbeam were used to living in a world full of light. All of a sudden, they were surrounded by a strange, cold darkness. People in the area talked about a mysterious being called the "shadow sphinx." This being was said to have such powerful skills that it could throw a dark shadow over the sun. This thing, which was hiding in a dark cave, had used magic so strong that light couldn't get through. It made Leo, Mia, and Toby feel excited. They were three friends who were both brave and interested. They knew that waiting for the sun to come out again wasn't going to be enough. People were set on being the ones to act because something had to be done. They got together and talked about the shadow sphinx and its mysteries. The soft light from a candle left a shadow on their cheeks. It was said that the sphinx liked puzzles and problems, and the only way to bring back Sunbeam's light was to break its spell. The friends knew that their journey would be full of secrets and problems, but the thought of their house staying dark was too much for them to bear. Leo, Mia, and Toby set out to find the shadow sphinx and face it with bravery and knowledge. They were determined to do this. They knew that the journey ahead would be hard and that the puzzles would test their minds and souls. But they also knew that the darkness would end eventually. They thought that if they worked together, the light would come back on. Their trip showed that friendship, hope, and the desire to learn could light up the world, even in the darkest times. It was more than just a quest to save Sunbeam. With the legend map in hand and the resolve to face whatever lay ahead, the three set out into the unknown, ready to face the darkness and show the light that lies beyond fear and doubt.
Book Synopsis The shadow of Ashlydyat by : Ellen Wood
Download or read book The shadow of Ashlydyat written by Ellen Wood and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shadow's Curse written by Alexa Egan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second novel in the dark and sexy Imnada Brotherhood trilogy featuring shapeshifters in Regency-era England. Can the magic of desire defeat the powers of darkness? Forced by her half brother to use her dark gift of necromancy for profit, lovely Callista Hawthorne is determined to flee to her one chance for safety, her aunt in Scotland. With no hope of success unless she finds help on the long road north, she offers cursed shapechanger David St. Leger an irresistible bargain. David—one of the mysterious Imnada—stalks the night streets of Regency London as a large black wolf. Renounced by his own kind, he spends his desperate rage on thieves and murderers. While Callista’s proposal will allow him to escape the terrible enchantment binding him, agreeing to her terms will force him into the treacherous world of the half-Fey Other, his clan’s ancient foes. Drawn together by danger, David and Callista find passion in each other’s arms. But can they forswear the centuries of enmity separating their two races, and find a love they dare not even imagine?
Download or read book The Shadow Elf written by Terry Spear and published by Terry Spear. This book was released on with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Persephonice is given the mission of distracting the shadow elves who are bound to learn what is blocking their water source before they discover a space ship is sitting in the middle of their river. That's how all the trouble begins. Persephonice is an overseer--an observer and recorder of information about inhabitants of civilized worlds. Only she's lost her lifemate and cannot be an overseer without one. She's given a second chance if she can prove she's worthy if she can survive an inhospitable planet inhabited by elves and other mythical creatures she's only read about, very little of which is known of them except that they constantly battle amongst themselves and are not civilized enough to safely observe. The shadow elf, Dracolin, a warrior given the task of learning what is blocking their water source, doesn't expect to find the most unusual creature he's ever encountered--a red-haired, green-eyed land-bound mermaid. That's only the beginning. She understands and can speak his language, falls off cliffs without injuring herself, and swims like a mermaid--without the fishtail. Everyone is intrigued with her--except some fear her uniqueness and want to destroy her. That is the problem with observing uncivilized worlds.
Book Synopsis Shadow Upon the Dream by : Bert Casper
Download or read book Shadow Upon the Dream written by Bert Casper and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two suns govern life on the desert world Barrûn: violent Yukhara, which burns down mercilessly and makes the desert brutal and violent, and gentle Gajhavita, which restores the balance of life. Like the suns, those who live in the desert are violent and kind, searching for balance between the two extremes. A boy must find his true purpose and destiny in the desert he was born in, which leads him on a journey of discovery during which he encounters six alien races. To unlock the mystery of why the Six came to the desert, he must solve the riddles left by the ancients and finds that his own origin is a part of the mystery of the riddles.
Book Synopsis The People of the Sky by : Walton Golightly
Download or read book The People of the Sky written by Walton Golightly and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King Shaka has survived a 1828 assassination attempt. Important trade routes have been secured. Yet all is far from calm in the Zulu Empire. The bulk of Shaka's army toils in the diseased swamps of Mozambique; the white men at Port Natal have begun disobeying his laws; and enemy tribes are slowly infiltrating Zulu territory. Both king and kingdom are more vulnerable than ever.With Shaka increasingly withdrawn, it falls to the Induna--his most loyal warrior--and his trusted sidekick, to quell this disquiet. And thus begins their adventure. The duo must solve mysteries, brave battles and shed blood--and in the process face off against bandits, thieves, slavers, cannibals and plotting princes--if their magnificent kingdom and its ailing creator are to stand a chance of enduring.
Book Synopsis The Shadow of Ashyldyat by : Mrs. Henry Wood
Download or read book The Shadow of Ashyldyat written by Mrs. Henry Wood and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Shadow of Ashyldyat by Mrs. Henry Wood
Book Synopsis Saved (Book #1 of the Shadow Vampires) by : Allegra Skye
Download or read book Saved (Book #1 of the Shadow Vampires) written by Allegra Skye and published by Independent Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In SAVED (Book #1 of the Shadow Vampires), Keira and Amanda, twins, move with their family to a new town, and start their senior year at a new high school. But though they are twins, the girls have different fates. Amanda, beautiful, popular, is sought out by everyone. Keira, who has always lived in Amanda's shadow, is smaller, awkward, different. Even her mother, who is so close to Amanda, doesn't know what to make of her other daughter. Keira turns to books, and to her journal, for solace, and to find out about other worlds. Amanda makes friends easily at the new school, and quickly finds a boyfriend, while Keira is left alone, an outsider. But very quickly, it is clear that something strange is going on in Everstock. The town and the school are very divided. The popular, rich kids act as if they own the school and have nothing to do with the other kids, who are poorer and live in a different part of town. Not only are the kids meaner here, but an unknown infection has gripped the town, with more and more people going to the hospital. Something here is terribly wrong. But things change suddenly, as there is a terrible accident involving the twins. Not only are Keira and Amanda's lives changed forever, but a new dimension of life begins to open to Keira. As Keira recovers, she begins to change in ways she can't expect, receiving new and mysterious powers that no one can possibly understand. At the same time, a gorgeous, mysterious new boy, Cooper, appears at the school, who grips her imagination, and who refuses to tell her what secret he is hiding. As Keira and Cooper grow closer to each other, it soon becomes apparent that destiny has brought them together and that they may each have to sacrifice it all if they want to stay together
Book Synopsis The Shadow of Ashlydyat by : Henry Mrs. Wood
Download or read book The Shadow of Ashlydyat written by Henry Mrs. Wood and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Shadow of Ashlydyat" by Henry Mrs. Wood is a novel about the Godolphin family set in the 19th century. The family runs a bank in a small town. After Sir Thomas Godolphin dies, Thomas and George, his two sons, take over the business. The brothers are completely opposite in nature. The younger one brings hardships for the elder which ends up in the Godolphin's bankruptcy. The family faces major deaths, especially George's wife Mary, who dies from "a broken heart". But that's only one reason for her death...
Book Synopsis Shadow and Sunshine by : Adna H. Lightner
Download or read book Shadow and Sunshine written by Adna H. Lightner and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Shadow of Malabron by : Thomas Wharton
Download or read book The Shadow of Malabron written by Thomas Wharton and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a chamber high in a tower a young woman sits at a loom, weaving threads of many colours into a tapestry so large that it pools around her feet, half covering the chamber's marble floor. When her people first went to war, years ago now, she began to weave the story of their struggle against the enemy that threatened all the world. Everyone who has come to see the tapestry take shape has marvelled at the young woman's skill. When you gaze at the intricately woven threads they seem to move, bending and parting like stalks of grass in the wind, drawing you further into the tapestry and revealing more than you had thought was -there. -- The long work is almost finished. At one end of the tapestry rise the dark clouds, like billowing towers of shadow, whence the hosts of the enemy first marched, spreading fear and death across the land. From there the images sweep across the weave like a rushing tide of story, a story of blood and battle, of bravery and death, of hope lost and found again. And at the end of th.
Book Synopsis Southern Shadows' Veil's of Twilight by : June Calva
Download or read book Southern Shadows' Veil's of Twilight written by June Calva and published by June Calva. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Southern Shadows: Veil of Twilight" is an epic tale that intertwines the grandeur of the American South with the dark allure of the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of the mid-19th century, the story follows the Hartford brothers, Elijah and Nathaniel, as they become entwined in a dangerous love triangle with the enigmatic Carmilla, a woman of otherworldly beauty and dark secrets. Elijah, the responsible elder brother, and Nathaniel, the charismatic younger, find themselves captivated by Carmilla upon her mysterious arrival in their community. As each brother seeks her affection without knowledge of the other's intentions, the stage is set for a tragic clash of hearts. Meanwhile, the Beaumont family, wealthy neighbors with a suitable daughter, Isabelle, watches the brothers' entanglement with Carmilla with growing disapproval. Unbeknownst to all, Carmilla harbors a vampiric nature, a legacy of witchcraft and darkness reminiscent of her infamous past. As Elijah discovers Carmilla's true identity, he is torn between love and moral duty, choosing to protect her secret at a grave personal cost.
Book Synopsis The Riddle of the Jade Collar by : Hans Alric Vakker
Download or read book The Riddle of the Jade Collar written by Hans Alric Vakker and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twelve cousins are transported to a distant world called Al Kiam. Their abilities can bring war or peace to the land, but first they have to get along. The twelve cousins fight about the old stone teapot Grandpapa brought back from the war in Iraq. Grandpapa says it may be magic; some of the cousins disagree while others believe his claim with all their hearts. While they go through the old ritual explained by Grandpapa, a swirl of light fills the room, followed by a wave of blackness. As the darkness changed to light, the twelve cousins realize they are in a different world: the world of Al Kiam. Whats more, each cousin has acquired a strange, unique power, the purpose of which is unknown to them. They soon learn they are surrounded by an ancient battle that threatens to tear the world of Al Kiam apartunless they do something about it. No matter how much these cousins may love each other, they dont always agree. Deciding what they must dofight the good fight or quickly find a way homecould tear them apart. With the fate of a world in their hands, however, the twelve cousins must learn to use their powers as one and solve the riddles of Al Kiam. By harnessing their newfound powers, they may become heroes.
