The heart's citadel


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Heart of Destiny


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Magic suppressed. Magic exiled. Magic murdered.During the Great Purge, all magic was destroyed and those who could wield it were driven into exile. From that time on, the world of Gaia churned on in relative peace and prosperity.When the emperor of the central Citadel suddenly dies, his apprentice takes his place. Benevolent and loved, the new emperor is a benign ruler, bridging the age-old conflicts between the provinces. The citadel is a symbolic as well as a physical barrier to maintaining the fragile peace. However, the brazen kidnapping of ten young women shatters the accord, and the councillors of the provinces gather at the Citadel to demand that justice be served. It is a flame dropped into dry tinder.Rife with suspicion and hatred, each province accuses its neighbour of treachery. But the emperor has other plans. He alone knows who is responsible for the kidnapping of the young women, and he has no intention of sharing that knowledge. Where magic is involved, there can only be one conqueror. The fight for ultimate control of magic has begun.




Heart of Bastion


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A mysterious prisoner, long forgotten. Ancient blood ties of horrifying significance. A sly trap is sprung with terrifying consequences. Yet hope remains, while hearts are pure, for there is one who has the power to defeat the emperor.




Citadel of the Heart


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Heart of Destiny


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During the Great Purge, all magic was destroyed along with those who could wield it. The brazen kidnapping of ten young women shatters the peace, and the provinces gather at the Citadel to demand justice. It is a flame dropped into dry tinder. Only the Emperor knows the truth, and he has no intention of sharing that information.




Heart of Bastion


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A mysterious prisoner, long forgotten. A sly trap is sprung with terrifying consequences. Ancient blood ties of horrifying significance. Kara, heart bearer of Bastion, returns to Gaia to begin her mission. Aided by her djinn Dragonmerger, Chryso and a feisty dragon named Beryl, she embarks on a journey into the core of the emperor's dangerous stronghold. Her quest to bring down the barrier is overshadowed by her mother's urgent plea to free a man imprisoned within the citadel's stone walls. It does not take long before Kara is confronted by her brother Jasper, a wizard who has sworn allegiance to the Emperor. Convinced of his loyalty to her family, she places her life in his hands, enlisting his help to free the captive. Lines blur as loyalties are tested, for the emperor sees all. They are pawns in a larger scheme, orchestrated by Madrid, and their plans are doomed to fail. Yet hope remains, while hearts are pure, for there is one who has the power to defeat the emperor. From award winning author Susan Faw, creator of The Spirit Shield Saga, comes this dragon epic fantasy series, perfect for fans of dragons, magic, and rebellion.




The Heart's Citadel


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It is 1913, the Kaiser is sabre rattling and men are beginning to query the existing order, but the majority of inhabitants of the Cresswell Manor estate think life will continue as always, ruled by the seasons and the whims of the Cresswell family. Hannah Cresswell is heavily involved with the suffragettes, Lettice is tied to a brute of a husband, Mortimer shocks his snobbish mother by falling in love with an estate worker's daughter, while Felix breaks her heart in pursuit of hedonism. With war looming, society is about to change beyond their wildest dreams - or fears.




The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier


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This book by Maturin Murray Ballou is an impressive work with a lovely side story to it. The story is set on the island of Cuba and is an account of Ballou's temporary residence on the island. What makes this work more interesting is that a notable effort has been made to carefully stick to the island's geographical facts and truthful belongings throughout the novel. This has helped Ballou successfully paint an accurate and colorful picture of these low latitudes through his words. He has managed to activate all the senses of readers by vividly describing this tropical clime. Ballou wrote the novel under his pseudonym, Lieutenant Murray. He was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe and wrote numerous travel books and works of popular fiction. In the 1880s and 1890s, he authored several travel books, covering Alaska, Russia, Cuba, India, South America, Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Samoa, and elsewhere.




There's Always A Choice!


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There's Always A Choice! – Nonfiction Short Story A corroboration demonstration whereby the proof of this pudding is in the wording and approach as to the way it is looked at &/or viewed... yes, there is always a choice!




Heart Of The Citadel Omnibus Books 4-6


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The return of the Heartbearers continues in this three book omnibus featuring the provinces of Bastion, Fjord & Tunise. Each heartbearer has a vital role to play as they seek to free their people from Emperor Madrid's fierce hold. Heart of Bastion: Kara, heart bearer of Bastion, returns to Gaia to begin her mission. Aided by her djinn Dragonmerger, Chryso and a feisty dragon named Beryl, she embarks on a journey into the core of the emperor's dangerous stronghold. Her quest to bring down the barrier is overshadowed by her mother’s urgent plea to free a man imprisoned within the citadel’s stone walls. It does not take long before Kara is confronted by her brother Jasper, a wizard who has sworn allegiance to the Emperor. Convinced of his loyalty to her family, she places her life in his hands, enlisting his help to free the captive. Lines blur as loyalties are tested, for the emperor sees all. They are pawns in a larger scheme, orchestrated by Madrid, and their plans are doomed to fail. Heart of Fjord: The Wildmen of Wydra cross the spine of the world and enter the realm of the Klippe Av Nattmara, the invasion triggering the elusive Huldras to brutally defend their home. The Fjordian rebels gather their scattered members into a newly formed army. Trapped between the advancing invaders, and their sworn mission of freeing of their people from the cruel grip of the emperor, the rebels are one step away from slaughter. Dropped into this expanding warzone is Heartbearer Beatrix and triad-bond mates Goshen and Zircon, who’s mission it is, to destroy the barrier node buried deep under Emperor Madrid’s main factory. The all-seeing emperor lays a clever trap for his sworn enemy, the witch. Will Beatrix discover Madrid’s plan in time? Or is she fated to sacrifice her life to the greater good? Heart of Tunise: Plantations in the province of Tunise, famed for fertile soils and temperate climate, were an idyllic place to live…until the ascent of Emperor Madrid. One by one, the farms have fallen to the Citadel, the production of food now controlled by a cartel of merchants who answer to Madrid. The Emperor’s eye has settled on the family of Parisa, the Heartbearer of Tunise. Past failures and future plans have given Madrid a burning desire for revenge – intent on making her pay for rebelling against his rule, for resistance to his will is futile and often deadly. Citadel armies descend and flames rise as Tunise is put to the torch, including the beloved Oakwood forest, makeshift home to the child refugees of the salt mines of Shadra. A fruit farmer with past grudges against Madrid joins forces with Parisa to break the Citadel’s hold on her home province. Madrid has his eye on two specific prizes and he will do anything to obtain them. Even if it means a visit to the underworld. Grab all three books for less than the price of two, and continue the quest to save Gaia!