The Dragon and the Rose


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Choices. We all face them. Those defining moments in our life when the decisions we make will alter our life forever. Now is Richard D'Cygnet's time to face that Turning Point. The choices he makes, however, will reverberate through four kingdoms. He has been sent on what seems a simple assignment. Deliver invitations to the neighboring kingdoms of Westfeld to the coronations of his stepfather, Aldric and his mother, Joanna, as King and Queen of Albon. Recently conquered by Aldric, Albon adds a second crown to his title as King of Calmora. Richard discovers that all is not quite what it seems in Westfeld. Awakened by his presence, the Magic of the land presents a problem for him. It is a Magic he doesn't quite believe in, and it has a proposition for him, a chance for him to attain what has been denied him by his stepfather; but it is not the only offer Richard receives while in Westfeld. He realizes these offers place him uncomfortably at the center of attention and intrigue. Other plans are being made for his life. His stepfather has distinct plans for not just Richard but for all the unmarried youth in his kingdom, and a maniacal foe plots Richard's death. Richard must come to terms with the Magic and it's power, make all the right choices, and still manage to stay alive.




Dragon and the Rose


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Richard D'Cygnet has made his decisions. He reached out and grasped the power of the kingship of Westfeld. Now he must face the consequences and repercussions of what he has chosen. The challenge is to stay alive through it all. There is still the Magic he must learn to control. Oh, and a Dragon he must work out a relationship with; and there is his Queen, his Love, the Rose of Westfeld. Never mind facing his envious stepfather, Aldric King of Calmora and Albon, as his equal. Richard has faced the "Turning Point" in his life, but it is yet to be seen if he will survive the confrontations to come, in this thrilling conclusion to The Dragon and The Rose.




The Dragon and the Rose


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Based on the lives of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.




The Dragon and the Rose


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Katie and Brian Eames and their friend Reme spend their summer vacation exploring the fields and woods outside their little town, Misty Haven. Each day, they gather for ice-cold lemonade at the neighborhood pub and restaurant, The Dragon and The Rose, run by Mr. Amos Teagarden, who tells the children a legend from 10th-century Wales: There were two princes, stepbrothers named Vrolich and Rouge, who had become known as the Dragon and the Rose. The younger brother, the Rose, was an evil sorcerer who turned the Dragon's wife into a pillar of stone, and then transformed Vrolich into a real dragon. The Dragon departed Britain, flying westward over the sea, vanquished and heartbroken. In their adventurous explorations, and at nearly the cost of their lives, Katie, Brian, and Reme discover a secret cave and a sleeping dragon...the Dragon. Speaking in his ancient tongue, with Reme translating from Latin, the Dragon assures them of his royal lineage and good intentions. Together, the three children and the Dragon devise a plan to defeat the evil Rose. The children, with their sometime captor Doris, and Mr. Teagarden fly on the back of the Dragon across the ocean to Wales, where they are met by Mr. Teagarden's relatives, who vow to help the young heroes. Far away from home, they are sure to encounter the forces of the Rose, severe danger, and a great battle as they struggle to set right an ancient wrong.




Dragon Rose


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The shadow of the cursed Dragon Lord has hung over the town of Lirinsholme for centuries, and no one ever knows when the Dragon will claim his next doomed Bride. Rhianne Menyon has dreams of being a painter, but her world changes forever when a single moment of sacrifice brings her to Black's Keep as the Dragon's latest Bride. As she attempts to adjust to her new life...and to know something of the monster who is now her husband...Rhianne begins to see that the curse is far crueler than she first believed, and unraveling the mystery of what happened to the Dragon's Brides is only the beginning. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, set in the world of the Latter Kingdoms. Author’s Note: All Tales of the Latter Kingdoms novels are written as standalone romances and can be read in any order.




Dragon & Rose Garden


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In this book, Sus Van Elzen investigates the transformation of China from 1949 to 2008, with a particular focus on artists and architects. The makeover of Beijing in particular has been driven not only by economic factors but also by the governing regime's cultural and political agenda. As Van Elzen demonstrates, the resultant conflict presents some unprecedented creative challenges.




The Children of the Dragon


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In the mythical kingdom of Gallardia, the Dragonlord's three children must fight to save themselves and the one remaining egg of the guardian dragon.




The Dragon Waking


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Rose Gallagher loves having a friend who is a dragon. When a dragon war threatens to break out, Rose must find courage to help her friend recover the Harbinger before its too late. For 13-year old Rose, it feels like a dream come true to have a friend who can perform magic, change shape, and fly her away from the predictability of smalltown life. But secrets have a price, and the more Rose learns about the world of dragons, the more dangerous her life becomes. Helped only by her fantasy-obsessed friend and a local occult enthusiast, Rose soon finds herself risking her life to help Jade recover a mysterious fragment of a meteorite called the Harbinger which has the power to awaken countless dragons from their 65-million year slumber. But Jade isn't the only one who wants the Harbinger. The most powerful man in Las Vegas is actually another dragon who wants the stone to fulfill his own ambitions. The fragile bond between Rose and Jade is put to the test as they face this cunning enemy and his plot to replace humanity with the prehistoric civilization of dragons. As their battle unfolds over the neon-drenched skies of Las Vegas, Rose must face this overwhelming threat by drawing on the magic that humans possess—the power of friendship, compassion, and trust.




The Dragon's Cave


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A DRAGON'S TREASURE. A GREEDY KING. ONLY ONE BOY CAN RESTORE BALANCE BEFORE THE MOUNTAIN IMPLODES. Seamus's day couldn't get any worse. His best friend stops speaking to him, his cross-country coach benches him, and lightning strikes him down, right in front of his middle school. But it does get worse. When he wakes up from the lightning, he finds himself trapped in the body of a young squire in medieval Scotland. At the base of a haunting mountain, a tyrannical king leads Seamus and a group of soldiers to face off with a dragon. When a knight who seems eerily familiar is wounded, Seamus is the only one who can find the cure deep within the dragon's lair. As he approaches the cure, the terrifying dragon traps Seamus and has a chance to end his life. But the dragon spares him, saying that the young squire is on a quest that could change the world forever. Seamus learns he must make a dangerous pact with new allies in order to save his friends' life and secure one last chance to get home. The Dragon's Cave is the first book in the series of medieval middle grade fantasy novels. If you like Eragon and How to Train your Dragon, then you'll love Rose-Marie Lyttle's incredible adventure for kids ages 9-14. Preorder today to unlock the adventure!




Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses


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This authoritative A–Z encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses provides accurate and concise descriptions of the major battles and events and the principal historical figures and issues involved. For centuries, historians agreed about the Wars of the Roses, seeing them as four decades of medieval darkness and chaos, when the royal family and the nobility destroyed themselves fighting for control of the royal government. Even Shakespeare got into the act, dramatizing, popularizing, and darkening this viewpoint in eight plays. Today, based on new research, this has become one of the most hotly controversial periods in English history. Historians disagree on fundamental issues, such as dates and facts, as well as interpretation. Most argue that the effects of the wars were not as widespread as once thought, and some see the traditional view of the era as merely Tudor propaganda. A few even claim that England during the late 15th century was "a society organized for peace." Historian John A. Wagner brings readers up to date on the latest research and thinking about this crucial period of England's history.