The Wyvern Collection


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One of the most important collections of medieval sculpture and metalwork ever assembled, available to the public for the first time This is the definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of medieval art that exists in private hands, not previously accessible to the public. Comprised of outstanding European sculptures of the medieval period, as well as some Late Antique and Byzantine pieces and related works of the post-medieval era, this stunning volume includes detailed descriptions of many items rarely or never before seen in print. The featured objects are made from wood, stone (including alabaster and marble), terra- cotta, and metal— mostly consisting of crucifix figures (corpora) and other functional metalware, such as aquamanilia (water vessels for the washing of hands) and candlesticks—all of which are beautifully showcased by specially commissioned photography.




Wyvernhail


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HAI HAS ALWAYS been an outsider. With a falcon mother and a deceased cobra father, she is considered a mongrel by most, an ally by some, and a friend by few. Hai's broken falcon wings are a painful reminder of the life she once led on the island of Ahnmik. And here in Wyvern's Court, the avian and serpiente royal family keep their distance, refusing to acknowledge her cobra bloodline. They know that Hai's magic is so volatile, she can barely control it, and images of the past and future threaten to overwhelm her.When Hai's cousin, Oliza Shardae Cobriana, abdicates the throne of Wyvern's Court, Hai has visions only of destruction: the serpiente king Salem, dying in her arms; the dutiful guard, Nicias, unable to save a generation of children; and Wyvern's Court engulfed in flames.Now Hai will do anything to protect her new home - even if it means betraying the very people who need her most.




Bloodstone


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A strange and ominous artifact could hold the key to everything... December, 1380. When the corpse of Sir Robert Kilverby is discovered in a locked room, Brother Athelstan accompanies the King's coroner to investigate. Sir Robert had in his possession a priceless relic, a sacred bloodstone, which has now disappeared. Did Sir Robert die of natural causes or was he murdered? Athelstan is sceptical of rumours of a curse hanging over Sir Robert, but when it is discovered that a second old soldier has been gruesomely slain on the same night, the rumours no longer seem so far-fetched... A scintillating murder mystery with twists and turns throughout, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, S. J. Parris and Michael Jecks. Praise for Paul Doherty 'The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters' Time Out 'If you like Inspector Morse, you'll love Brother Athelstan' Prima 'Evocative and lyrical descriptions' New Statesman




The King, the Wyvern, and I


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The King, the Wyvern, and I By: Amy Seeling The King, the Wyvern, and I is a fast-paced fantasy-adventure that begins with a young woman on her journey to discover her past and prepare for her future destiny. Filled with colorful characters, twisting plot lines, and just enough magic to make things interesting, Amy Seeling gives this book as a gift to anyone who has ever felt neglected or bullied. Follow our young heroine as she leaves her sedentary ways behind and becomes a weapon to take back her home and avenge her family. Traverse the lands of Juna, from the cliffs of Draconia where the wyverns reign to the enchanted city of the Protectors in an epic battle of good versus evil.




The Wyvern Collection


Book Description

One of the most important collections of medieval sculpture and metalwork ever assembled, available to the public for the first time This is the definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of medieval art that exists in private hands, not previously accessible to the public. Comprised of outstanding European sculptures of the medieval period, as well as some Late Antique and Byzantine pieces and related works of the post-medieval era, this stunning volume includes detailed descriptions of many items rarely or never before seen in print. The featured objects are made from wood, stone (including alabaster and marble), terra- cotta, and metal— mostly consisting of crucifix figures (corpora) and other functional metalware, such as aquamanilia (water vessels for the washing of hands) and candlesticks—all of which are beautifully showcased by specially commissioned photography.




Wyvern's Mate


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Once, in the Kingdom of Incendium, there were twelve princesses of the realm, each a dragon shifter. Each fiery and passionate. Each possessed of an appetite for pleasure that only her destined mate can satisfy. Twelve men are expected in Incendium, each with special powers of his own, each with the gift to claim one dragon princess's heart forever... Troy will do whatever is necessary to earn his freedom from solitary confinement on the penal colony of Xanto, even assassinate a princess of Incendium. Being a MindBender, he has a serious advantage as a predator and thinks the princess in question doesn't have a chance. Only one of them can survive and Troy knows who it will be—until he meets Drakina. Royal dragon shifter Drakina has a quest of her own, to seduce her destined mate and conceive the crown prince of Incendium. Her father will free her from all other responsibilities if she completes this one task. Drakina craves her independence enough to seduce the unattractive Terran who is the Carrier of the Seed. She's sure it will be a quick seduction—until she meets Troy. Worlds collide when Troy and Drakina meet, and passion flares. The attraction is so powerful that they both choose to put their goals aside for one night of passion together. When their respective secrets are revealed, will the truth turn one against the other? Or will destiny allow this star-crossed pair to save each other and their unborn son? "I'm excited to see that Deborah Cooke has returned to the world of dragons in this exciting new tale of adventure!" —S.E. Smith, NYT/USAT Bestselling Author of the Dragon Lords of Valdier series. * * * The Dragons of Incendium series is a science fiction romance and paranormal romance series filled with action and adventure, featuring dragon shifter princesses from space and the men bold enough to love them. The dragon shifter princesses are from a family of twelve sisters. The series is ongoing and alternates a romance with a short story. Each print edition includes one romance and one short story: for example, the print edition of Wyvern's Mate includes the short story Nero's Dream. 1. Wyvern's Mate (Drakina and Troy) 2. Nero's Dream 3. Wyvern's Prince (Gemma and Venero) 4. Arista's Legacy 5. Wyvern's Warrior (Thalina and Acion) 6. Kraw's Secret 7. Wyvern's Outlaw (Anguissa and Ryke) 8. Celo's Quest 9. Wyvern's Angel (Percipia and Bond) 10. Nimue's Gift 11. Wyvern's Wizard (Peri and Nero) - coming soon! *** destined lovers, fated mates, star-crossed lovers, assassin, action adventure, science fiction romance, space opera, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, dragon shifter romance, dragon shifter princesses from space, dragon, kidnapped, enemies to lovers, love triangle, marriage of inconvenience, mistaken identity, disguise, spellbound, cyborg, android, vampire, hero with kids, fallen angel, space pirates, pirates, magic, cursed hero, destined lovers, destined love, first in series, series starter For fans of: Sherrilyn Kenyon, Donna Grant, Thea Harrison, Jennifer Ashley, Christine Feehan, Lara Adrian, G. A. Aiken, Genevieve Jack, Jesse Donovan, Eve Langlais, Michele M. Pillow, Kresley Cole, Ilona Andrews, JR Ward, Coreene Callahan, S. E. Smith




New Views of the Middle Ages


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A survey of the Wyvern Collection of Medieval and Early Renaissance art at Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine. Includes exquisite sculptures and manuscripts. Why does medieval art matter today? This beautifully illustrated book will examine this question through the lens of the magnificent objects in the Wyvern Collection of Medieval and Early Renaissance art, accompanying the collection's first exhibition in the United States. Works include exquisite examples of metalwork, stone and wood sculpture, and illuminated manuscripts from across Europe, as well as the Christian community of Ethiopia. Offering new photography and complementary text, this book will be an essential resource for one of the world's most important private collections of medieval art, and a fascinating read for all interested in the Middle Ages and the role of art history in exploring our world.







Wyvern Ways and Elven Magic


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FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LGBTQ+ ROMANCE BAILEY BRADFORD Book two in the Fire & Flutter series Take one magic-sensitive wyvern shifter, one horny royal-adjacent elf...and stand well back. Brick's a wyvern shifter, but not wily or skilled in diplomacy like wyvern shifters should be. Instead, he's big and brawny and slower than the rest of his family—the ruling family. Worse, he doesn't fare well around magic, so being in the elf kingdom for the royal wedding celebrations is one big nosebleed. Literally. Jagger's an elf. A royal-adjacent one, whose family have been chancellors and councilors to the king for centuries. It must have skipped a generation, however, as Jagger's more interested in drinking and seducing his way through the kingdom. Well, everyone wants to know if it's true what they say about elves, right? Spoiler—it is. When Brick discovers he's being handed over as part of the wyvern-elf alliance treaty, he fumes and decides to cut ties with his family to make his own way in the world. But first, he has to find his way out of the elf kingdom. Asking at the tavern for an elf to show him the way, he's taken to a room where a naked Jagger is lounging on a four-poster bed. And that's just the beginning of their dangerous, crazy and sexy adventure...




The Wyvern's End


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It is AD 726 and King Ine of Wessex, tired of rebellion and internal strife, makes a pilgrimage to Rome. In an announcement, he decides to leave his kingdom to someone younger and thus, the door open to contending rival factions. Among the young men with a strong claim to the throne is Aethelheard, Caedwalla's son: a brave warrior and brilliant strategist. To secure the throne he has to overcome other aethelings encouraged by the wayward nun, Wynflaed, engaged in a personal campaign of revenge with Aethelheard’s mother Cynethryth, Abbess of Wimborne. The third novel in John Broughton's 'Wyrd Of The Wolf' series, The Wyvern's End is an epic tale of faith, ambition, and treachery, where the fates of kingdoms hinge not only on battles, but on the unseen maneuvers of those who walk the shadowy halls of power.




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