Author : Dorothy Garlock
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 13,55 MB
Release : 2006-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786282562
Coming to Ward Sanderson's beautiful Guadalajara estate to tutor his niece and escape from some problems in her life, Meredith Moore finds herself both intimidated by her handsome, brooding host and falling in love with him.
Author : Amber Tamblyn
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 39,1 MB
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062688936
“An explosive, shapeshifting piece of literary real estate, Amber Tamblyn’s arresting debut offers a scathing portrait of American celebrity culture and the way in which it transmutes human tragedy into a vicious circus; victims are forgotten as likes and shares swirl, and ‘news’ becomes a squalid orgy, a lurid feast. Tamblyn takes every risk in this astonishing and innovative work, and succeeds, gloriously.” — Janet Fitch, bestselling author of The Revolution of Marina M. and Paint It Black Vanity Fair's Summer Ultimate Fiction List Entertainment Weekly Summer Preview List In this electric and provocative debut novel, Tamblyn blends genres of poetry, prose, and elements of suspense to give shape to the shocking narratives of victims of sexual violence, mapping the destructive ways in which our society perpetuates rape culture. A violent serial rapist is on the loose, who goes by the name Maude. She hunts for men at bars, online, at home— the place doesn’t matter, neither does the man. Her victims then must live the aftermath of their assault in the form of doubt from the police, feelings of shame alienation from their friends and family and the haunting of a horrible woman who becomes the phantom on which society projects its greatest fears, fascinations and even misogyny. All the while the police are without leads and the media hound the victims, publicly dissecting the details of their attack. What is extraordinary is how as years pass these men learn to heal, by banding together and finding a space to raise their voices. Told in alternating viewpoints signature to each voice and experience of the victim, these pages crackle with emotion, ranging from horror to breathtaking empathy. As bold as it is timely, Any Man paints a searing portrait of survival and is a tribute to those who have lived through the nightmare of sexual assault.
Author : Edmund de Waal
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 40,54 MB
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0312569378
Traces the parallel stories of nineteenth-century art patron Charles Ephrussi and his unique collection of 360 miniature netsuke Japanese ivory carvings, documenting Ephrussi's relationship with Marcel Proust and the impact of the Holocaust on his cosmopolitan family.
Author : Larry L. King
Publisher : TCU Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 42,5 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780875652368
In the 1960s when the Supreme Court rules that African Americans must be admitted to the university in an unnamed Southern state, Governor Cullie Blanton is about to run for re-election. One of his opponents is "Bayonet Bill" Wooster, an ex-marine general who bases his campaign on fear of racial integration, fear of Communists, and fear of the federal government; he presents himself as the leader in a holy war against the incumbent infidel. The other candidate is Poppa Posey, a former governor who raises hound dogs, quotes Shakespeare, and hopes to use Wooster's money to split support for Blanton. Only Blanton understands that integration is inevitable and that his task must be to make the transition as painless and bloodless as possible. That he fails may be due in part to his freewheeling, power-driven personality. But Blanton is also defeated by inertia, tradition, and demagoguery. He is, as he once describes himself, someone "who just got in the way of goddamn history." Is the state Texas and the governor Lyndon B. Johnson? King denies it, arguing that there are equal parts of Huey Long, Herman Talmadge, and Alfalfa Bill Murray. But, as Erisman says in his foreword, "Blanton, in his wheeling and dealing, his crudities and profanity, his ruthlessness and his compassion, is a dead-on portrait of LBJ in full cry." The One-Eyed Man presents a hauntingly clear picture of the 1960s in the South--the national grief over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the racial turmoil, the human dilemma faced by North and South alike. And it poses haunting questions for the reader: what separates the demagogue from the leader? What injustices are acceptable in the name of a larger justice? Who determines the greatest good for the greatest number?
Author : H.B. Reneau
Publisher : Vesalian Publishing
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 16,29 MB
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1953729029
In a realm where magic and chaos intertwine, one girl's destiny will determine the fate of both her worlds. When a devastating car crash rips seventeen-year-old Keira Altman from the only life she's ever known, she awakens in Loren - a land teetering on the brink of war and where magic is wielded by an elite few. Torn from her family and desperate for answers, Keira's only hope of finding a way home lies with the Legion of Pneumos, an enigmatic order sworn to master the art of pneumonancy and restore balance to a fracturing realm. As Keira navigates this strange new world, she must learn to trust her grounder, Danny, whose roguish charm belies a painful past. Their profound connection holds the key to unlocking Keira's latent powers, but her deep-seated fears and the weight of Danny's secrets threaten to shatter their fragile bond. As whispers of rebellion and unrest spread through the villages of Loren, and a darkness begins to poison the very land itself, Keira finds herself at the heart of an ancient struggle that could reshape the foundations of the world. Guided by the Legion's wise but mysterious mentors, Keira and Danny must master their abilities if they hope to unravel the twisted web of magic, politics, and destiny that binds them. She must decide who to trust and how far she's willing to go, even as the fates of both Loren and those she holds most dear hang in the balance. For chaos is looming, and time is quickly running out . . . Fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse and Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen will be captivated by H.B. Reneau’s enthralling tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of trust. The Cantor weaves an intricate tapestry of magic, intrigue, and slow burn romance that will keep readers turning pages late into the night. Immerse yourself in a vividly imagined world where the line between order and chaos blurs, and one girl's choices could reshape the fabric of reality itself. Unleash the magic—grab your copy today!
Author : Johanna Phillips
Publisher : Jove Publications
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 37,19 MB
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780515062809
Coming to Ward Sanderson's beautiful Guadalajara estate to tutor his niece and escape from some problems in her life, Meredith Moore finds herself both intimidated by her handsome, brooding host and falling in love with him
Author : Jennifer Ealey
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 30,9 MB
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Stefan, one of the King's arms masters, is appointed to train and protect Sasha, the ten-year-old usurped Queen of Kimora. His green eyes are a color never seen among the people of Carrador. This alone is enough to bring High Lord Tarkyn, forest guardian and sorcerer from the neighboring country of Eskuzor, to investigate. What he discovers turns Stefan's world upside down. But soon, all other considerations are thrust aside when Sasha and her pale-eyed friend, Jayhan, are abducted by the Kimorans, intent on forcing Sasha to relinquish her amulet and her rightful claim to the throne. Racing against time, can Stefan save the two and bring peace to the realm?
Author : Tricia Southern
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 10,7 MB
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1525522450
Young school Mistress Hallie Donahoe’s life in the backwoods beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia changes in one tragic moment the day her beloved mother, father, and their home are swept away by a flash flood. Weeks later, she is whisked away to live with a close friend of her father’s, who has two daughters of his own. Suddenly, she finds herself in genteel Virginia society and exposed to the growing tensions in the pre-Revolution American colonies in 1775. Exploring an old horse path one day, Hallie discovers a charming place she learns is called Little Eden. The owner is none other than an intriguing rogue she was introduced to at a roadside inn by her new guardian, Morley Chewning. The mysterious Zechariah Bishop has a woman ensconced in his guest house, while his two young nieces share his magnificent home. But just who is Wilhelmina? And who are the redcoat officers visiting Father Chewning? Little by little, Hallie is drawn first to the house and its magical grounds, then to the darling nieces, and then overwhelmingly to Zechariah. But can she trust Zechariah with her heart?
Author : mata0eve
Publisher : WWW.WEBNOVEL.COM (Cloudary Holdings Limited)
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 26,42 MB
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Webnovel & Chereads provide official version of The Demon's Bride with latest chapter *Slow Burn Historical Fantasy Novel* Elise had about to change into the dress that was lying on the corner of her bed when she heard a knock lightly calling from her door. Curious, she turned the door knob only to have a tall man towering in front of her. “Master Ian!” She called. Ian smiled with the usual mischievous smirk that he always used. His crimson eyes trailing a little over her room and spotted the black dress over her bed and shifted his eyes over to the woman in front of him. He stepped forward and spoke. “Where did you acquire that dress?” “Mr. Harland gave it to me.” Elise replied and strained her neck to see Ian’s brows knitted in its elegance. “Do you know why a man would love to give a woman a dress?” He gave the riddle that she always had to think twice before replying. But this time, she found no answer and instead shook her head. “I don’t know.” His grin grew bewitching as though something had stirred deep inside the scarlet eyes that he had. He slowly slid his hand over the collar of her dress, sending a cold shiver that startled her for a moment due to its freezing temperature. After unbuttoning the first two buttons on her collar, he tilted his head down, whispering to her ears. “Because they want to be the one to undress the cloth.” He paused and kissed her neck, turning the pale skin to red before retracting his move to fix his eyes on her and leisurely replied. “Unfortunately, you can’t wear the dress over there with this.” He chuckled and passed a box over to her hand. “And the fortunate news is I prepared a dress for you.” Elise was a cursed little girl who could see ghosts. Her family hated her and threw her from one adoptive family to another. However, misfortune didn't act alone. When she was brought up by her aunt, she was sold as a slave. When she had thought she would become nothing but a sacrifice to the sorcerer, she was saved by a man whose identity was far different than a normal mythical being. *** This book is ORIGINAL and it is not Translation Join Author's discord: https://discord.gg/YPKueb4
Author : Lavanya Bhambure
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,24 MB
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1649195621
Anya Kenned had never given much attention to the ancestral blue pendant that lay around her neck until she read what was written on a cave wall. Her journey back home takes a disastrous turn. She is hurled back by a few centuries into the prison of the Kingdom of Roosevelt. She and her friend are the victims of a dead Queen’s charm. They must now help the Queen’s kingdom if they want to reach home. But wait! Who is sending the letters? Deception and mistrust are everywhere. Why are they being hunted down?
