Prince of Thorns


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BOOK ONE IN THE BROKEN EMPIRE TRILOGY “Prince of Thorns deserves attention as the work of an iconoclast who seems determined to turn that familiar thing, Medievalesque Fantasy Trilogy, entirely on its head.”—Locus When he was nine, he watched as his mother and brother were killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king... It’s time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what’s rightfully his. Since the day he hung pinned on the thorns of a briar patch and watched Count Renar’s men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him—and he has nothing left to lose. But treachery awaits him in his father’s castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce his will, can one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?




Not Without Thorns


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.




King of Thorns


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In book two of the Broken Empire trilogy, the boy who would be king has gained the throne—but the crown is a heavy weight to bear... At age nine, Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath vowed to avenge his slaughtered mother and brother—and to punish his father for not doing so. At fifteen, he began to fulfill that vow. Now, at eighteen, he must fight for what he has taken by torture and treachery. Haunted by the pain of his past, and plagued by nightmares of the atrocities he has committed, King Jorg is filled with rage. And even as his need for revenge continues to consume him, an overwhelming enemy force marches on his castle. Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But he has found a long-hidden cache of ancient artifacts. Some might call them magic. Jorg is not certain—all he knows is that their secrets can be put to terrible use in the coming battle...




Not Without Thorns Vol. One


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"Not Without Thorns Vol. One" is a unique penned through Mrs. Molesworth, a prolific English creator of children's literature within the overdue nineteenth and early 20th centuries. This painting is known for its attractive narrative and exploration of familial relationships in the context of Victorian society. The story revolves around the Stanhope own family, mainly the vital individual, Rosamond. The novel delves into the complexities of family dynamics, societal expectancies, and the demanding situations faced by the protagonist as she navigates the expectancies placed upon her. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the narrative offers a nuanced portrayal of the constraints imposed on girls at some point of this period. Rosamond's adventure unfolds as she grapples with private increase, relationships, and societal norms. Mrs. Molesworth's writing fashion is marked by its sensitivity and insight into the emotional lives of her characters. "Not Without Thorns Vol. One" is widely known for its exploration of issues which include love, responsibility, and individuality, making it a poignant and notion-upsetting piece of Victorian literature that maintains to resonate with readers inquisitive about the intricacies of home life and societal expectations all through the overdue 19th century.




Not without Thorns


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Reproduction of the original: Not without Thorns by Mary Louisa Stewart Molesworth




The Nation


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