Fred Cumberland


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Fred Cumberland (1821-81) a Canadian Renaissance man: an architect, railway manager and politician, whose life and work changed Victorian Toronto's urban landscape.




Knight of Chaos


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The Knights of the gods, revered and dutiful mortals imbued with awesome power and authority to protect and defend, discover a terrifying murder that leaves a young girl orphaned and traumatized. The deranged killer is one of their own, but his horrible motive springs from their own, sin riddled pasts and is only a harbinger of an iniquitous beguiler’s apocalyptic vengeance to throw open the gates of hell to destroy both heaven and earth! Knight of Chaos is rich with intrigue, action, and suspense with chunks of humor tossed in that will transport the reader beyond the Re-awakening of time to the land of Mortalroam, a wondrous, visually stunning, enveloping world filled with characters that are distinct and detailed, each with their own “voice”, charm, and appeal, enticing, from first chapter to last.




Spellshock


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A mad scientist, a spiteful two-headed dragon, and a parliament of sorcerers intent on wiping out witchcraft. The things a modern witch has to put up with to get the job done! Gosha Armitage never thought she’d turn down a person in need, but some jobs are more trouble than they’re worth. When a firm of sorcerers asks her to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a famous painter, her first instinct is to turn her back and walk away, but with mounting bills and an ex-husband intent on ruining her, she reluctantly takes the case. As the investigation leads her deep into the nightlife of Cheyne Heath and the shocking persecution of gay men by the police for no other reason than daring to be themselves, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens the safety of every living soul in London. Can Gosha evade the Machiavellian sorcerous elite of Britain long enough to find the missing painter and foil the hidden power intent on spreading deadly corruption through the city? Spellshock is the third installment in The Witch of Cheyne Heath supernatural mystery series from author W. V. Fitz-Simon. If you like drag queens and queer magic, mayhem and intrigue, and witches who refuse to take no for an answer, you’ll love this arch and cozy spellpunk adventure. Buy Spellshock and step into the fabulous, treacherous world of Cheyne Heath today.










Cornerstone and Spire


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Monuments to Heaven


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This book is the only one that describes exclusively the architecture, history, and art associated with 23 of Baltimore's churches and synagogues dating from 1785 to 1887. Within these houses of worship, designed by leading architects of the day, are outstanding examples of windows, statuary, paintings, mosaics, carvings and religious artifacts. Robert Cary Long, Jr., Benjamin LaTrobe and Stanford White are a few of the architects. Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, Constantine Brumidi and Hans Schuler represent some of the artisans. A majority of the buildings are National Historic Landmarks or are on the national Register of Historic Places. Churches parallel the development of the city. The book tells why each church or synagogue was founded, the particular ethnic or social group it served and how it adapted over the years to Baltimore's changing demographics. Each building has a special story to tell. Only those religious structures which still have active congregations or are used for religious ceremonies are included. These buildings are city treasures in terms of their history, architecture and artisans' contributions to the interiors. The structures are concentrated in downtown Baltimore and include a variety of neighborhoods. The book can be used as a guide to explore these Baltimore gems.