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In "The Chronicles of Rhoda," Florence Tinsley Cox constructs a vivid tapestry of life in the early 20th century, fusing elements of social realism with richly detailed character studies. The novel intricately weaves the personal struggles of its eponymous heroine, Rhoda, against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving society marked by industrialization and changing gender roles. Coxs lyrical prose and keen observations breathe life into the era, offering readers a reflective lens on the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Central to the narrative are themes of resilience and self-discovery, inviting readers to explore the depths of Rhodas emotional journey in pursuit of her identity and purpose amidst the tumult of her times. Florence Tinsley Cox, born into a progressive family in the late 19th century, was profoundly influenced by the social movements of her day, particularly those advocating for womens rights and labor reforms. Her own experiences as a feminist and a chronicler of everyday life inform the nuanced portrayal of Rhoda, enabling readers to resonate with the struggles faced by women striving for autonomy in a patriarchal world. CoxAos intimate understanding of her charactersAo inner lives is drawn from her dedication to capturing the zeitgeist of her era. For readers seeking a compelling exploration of self and society, "The Chronicles of Rhoda" is a must-read. It offers both an engaging narrative and a socio-cultural critique, making it an invaluable addition to the canon of early feminist literature. Coxs incisive insights into the human condition will resonate with those interested in the profound intersections of personal agency and historical context.

A dying king reveals a secret on his deathbed which has been passed down from king to king. When William finds a book in his mothers attic and accidentally casts a deadly spell on himself, he must find out the secret of the dying king in order to save his life.Its a race against time as William embarks on another journey to a dangerous historical era. How will he save his life, and what will he do when he finds out Raven is also after what the secret will reveal?The Chest of Spells is the third adventure in the Between the Trees series.

Trapped within the dead city of Marandur, Master Mechanic Mari and Mage Alain must escape both merciless barbarians and the pitiless Imperial Legion. Beyond those dangers lie the mightiest and most unforgiving powers in the world of Dematr: the Great Guilds that rule the world with iron fists.Maris Mechanics Guild and Alains Mage Guild have always been enemies, but they are united in wanting to kill their rogue members before Mari can fulfill the ancient prophecy of being the one who will finally overthrow their power. Mari and Alain must risk those dangers because halfway across their world lies a place where truth has long been hidden. A place that could explain why their worlds history begins abruptly, with no hints of what came before. A place where they might learn how the Mechanics Guild came to control all technology and how the Mages manage to alter reality temporarily. A place that might tell them how to achieve a task that appears to be impossible.Never before have a Mage and a Mechanic worked together, and their combined talents offer their only hope. But she and Alain must first survive the deadly and implacable Assassins of Altis.

In "The Admirals Caravan," Charles Edward Carryl masterfully weaves a whimsical narrative that marries adventure with a touch of humor, presenting a delightful tale of a fantastical voyage. The story unfolds with imaginative precision, employing a light-hearted poetic style that echoes the traditions of Victorian literature while infusing it with a distinctive charm that appeals to both the young and the nostalgic adult. Set against a backdrop of exploration and curiosity, CarrylAos work reflects the broader literary context of the time, marked by themes of discovery and the allure of the unknown. Charles Edward Carryl, a versatile writer and illustrator, drew upon his rich experiences as both a storyteller and a draftsman to create this enchanting tale. His background in the arts and his inherent ability to conjure vivid imagery through words allowed him to develop a narrative that not only entertains but also invites readers to reflect on the nature of adventure and imagination. CarrylAos penchant for engaging young minds can be traced through his involvement in childrenAos literature, making him a significant figure in the genre. "The Admirals Caravan" is highly recommended for readers seeking an imaginative escape or a scholarly exploration of Victorian childrens literature. CarrylAos work promises to entertain and inspire, reminding us of the profound enchantment of storytelling and the power of dreams, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Sure to captivate readers, Charles E. Carryls "The Admirals Caravan" unfolds a whimsical narrative that deftly intertwines adventure and fantasy. Written in the late 19th century, the book exemplifies Carryls unique storytelling style, replete with imaginative characters and engaging dialogue. The lush, vivid descriptions invite readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, drawing on Victorian literary influences that celebrate wonder and exploration. The tale follows the thrilling exploits of a seafaring crew as they embark on a mystical journey filled with peculiar encounters and moral lessons, echoing the moralistic tones prevalent in the periods childrens literature. Charles E. Carryl, an accomplished author, poet, and playwright, was deeply influenced by his time spent in the maritime world and a background steeped in literature. His engagements with poetry and local stories reflect in his writing, where he marries adventure with deeper philosophical inquiries. Carryls own experiences as a traveler and his fascination with the sea likely inspired the vibrant adventures portrayed in this enchanting tale. I highly recommend "The Admirals Caravan" to readers of all ages who seek a mixture of captivating storytelling, imaginative escapades, and life lessons known to linger long after the final page is turned. This literary gem serves not only as a captivating escapade but as a reminder of the richness of imagination that defines childhood.

Discover the swashbuckling YA historical fantasy series, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo.Sixteen-year-old Joan Sands is a gifted craftswoman who creates and upkeeps the stage blades for William Shakespeares acting company, The Kings Men. Joans skill with her blades comes from a magical ability to control metal-an ability gifted by her Head Orisha, Ogun. Because her whole family is Orisha-blessed, the Sands family have always kept tabs on the Fae presence in London. Usually that doesnt involve much except noting the faint glow around a Faes body as they try to blend in with London society, but lately, there has been an uptick in brutal Fae attacks. After Joan wounds a powerful Fae and saves the son of a cruel Lord, she is drawn into political intrigue in the human and Fae worlds.Swashbuckling, romantic, and full of the sights and sounds of Shakespeares London, this series starter delivers an unforgettable story-and a heroine unlike any other.Perfect for anyone looking for a fresh take on faerie magic. - Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and BoneGroundbreaking. - Ayana Gray, New York Times-bestselling author Beasts of PreyWildly imaginative and refreshingly diverse. - J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony

No aguardado desfecho da série A Rainha Vermelha, descubra qual poder sairá vencedor depois que a tempestade de guerra passar.Mare Barrow aprendeu rápido que, para vencer, é preciso pagar um preço muito alto. Depois da traiço de Cal, ela se esforça para proteger seu coraço e continuar a lutar junto aos rebeldes pela liberdade de todos os vermelhos e sanguenovos de Norta. A jovem fara de tudo para derrubar o governo de uma vez por todas começando pela coroa de Maven.Mas nenhuma guerra pode ser vencida sem ajuda, e logo Mare se ve obrigada a se unir ao garoto que partiu seu coraço para derrotar aquele que quase a destruiu. Cal tem aliados prateados poderosos que, somados a Guarda Escarlate, se tornam uma força imbativel. Por outro lado, Maven e guiado por uma obsesso profunda e fara qualquer coisa para ter Mare de volta, nem que tenha que passar por cima de tudo e todos no caminho.

En esta historia, un grupo de niños excepcionales tratan de salvar un mundo victoriano al borde del colapso. ¿Lo conseguirán?, continúa la historia de J.M. Miro, Monstruos Ordinarios.Agrigento, Sicilia, 1883. Debido a la destruccion del orsine, el Instituto Cairndale yace en ruinas y Marlowe ha desaparecido. La unica esperanza de Charlie y los Talentos para encontrar a su amigo reside en un segundo orsine escondido desde tiempos inmemoriales y que podria, incluso, no existir.Cuando se descubre un cuerpo en los escombros de Cairndale que esta envuelto en polvo corrupto, los Talentos se dan cuenta de que hay mas en juego de lo que temian. Ha surgido un nuevo drughr, una feroz criatura de sombras con cuernos, aparentemente capaz de moverse en nuestro mundo a voluntad, y no esta sola.Una figura malevola, conocida como la Abadesa, desea el polvo para sus propios fines. Ademas, en las profundidades del mundo de los muertos, se agita un mal terrible, un mal que el polvo podria revivir o destruir para siempre.Asi, el oscuro viaje iniciado en Monstruos ordinarios continua por el siniestro submundo de los marginados de Londres, por los misterios de una villa soleada en la Sicilia del siglo xix, y por las profundas y peligrosas catacumbas de Paris. Los Talentos deberan unir fuerzas y dominar sus habilidades para enfrentarse a brujas de hueso y glificos de lodo si quieren tener alguna esperanza de salir con vida y salvar a su amigo perdido.

Hola, pequeño iniciado...¿Un Jedi ser buscas? Ayudarte puedo. Aterriza en Dagobah y conoce el camino Jedi junto al Maestro Yoda. No será fácil, pero con sus sabias palabras, los Padawans de todas las edades, como Luke Skywalker y tu, pueden dar su primer paso hacia un universo impresionante. Despues de todo, el tamaño no importa ¡Mira a Yoda!

Un cómic perfecto para primeros lectores que quieren descubrir el lado más aventurero de la galaxia.¡Una aventura de pelos en medio del bosque!Después de aterrizar en el planeta Endor, C-3PO es tratado como un dios por los ewoks, BB-8 juega con sus nuevos amigos peludos y R2-D2... ¡se pierde en lo profundo del bosque!Acompañado de un pequeño ewok que tambien se extravio, R2-D2 intentara regresar sano y salvo con sus amigos.

En un reino envuelto por la Niebla, Kiara deberá enfrentarse a la oscuridad, pero lo que realmente podría destruirla es el amor.Muchos le temen a la oscuridad, el lugar donde el horror acecha constantemente. Sin embargo, no hay nada mas peligroso que la Niebla, responsable de la destruccion del reino de Asidia y de la muerte de sus valientes soldados, como Kiara Frey, que tambien estuvo a punto de morir y sintio el miedo profundo que inspira la noche, pero ya no. Para romper la maldicion que asfixia a Asidia, Kiara debe salvar al comandante Jude Maddox, a quien ama profundamente y solo Zorro, la ladrona mas escurridiza del reino, puede ayudarla. Asi Kiara se aventura en una peligrosa busqueda para rescatar a Jude. Lo que no sabe es que en las sombras se esconde algo inesperado, algo que la observa y la manipula para resolver un antiguo misterio. Cuando es atraida a un templo sagrado que alberga tanto sueños exquisitos como pesadillas escalofriantes, Kiara desarrolla nuevos poderes, pero sus propios sentimientos amenazan con consumirla. Porque ahi, en esas tierras malditas, lo que destruye el alma no es la oscuridad es el amor.

Ellos están solos y, esta vez,el monstruo es imposiblede descifrar… John y Brooke van de pueblo en pueblo intentandoatrapar al último de los demonios, pero ellos tambiénson perseguidos. Con cada nuev

¿Puede una relación falsa por conveniencia convertirse en una real incluso si los involucrados no se soportan?Todos dicen que del amor al odio hay un solo paso, pero ¿qué hay del odio al amor? Avery no es de las que se queda sentada esperando a que aparezca su principe azul. Aprovecha que esta en sus veinte y soltera para atreverse a tener varias aventuras de una noche. Despues de todo, a nadie le hace daño un poco de placer, ¿no? Parece estar viviendo el momento de su vida cuando un fantasma de su pasado se aparece en su oficina en el centro de Manhattan. Su ex, que tanto daño le causo, insiste en encontrarse con ella para conversar, pero toda la valentia de Avery se esfuma en cuanto lo tiene de frente. La unica solucion que parece salvarla en el momento es una relacion falsa. El involucrado en esta farsa es Gabriel de Santis, un joven millonario, guapisimo, misterioso y a quien ella no soporta, pero que tambien resulta ser el cuñado de su mejor amiga. A Gabriel tampoco le cae en gracia Avery, pero parece ser la fachada perfecta para convencer a su hermano mayor de que ha sentado cabeza y esta listo para asumir responsabilidades en el negocio familiar.

Uma história épica arrebatadora, com uma construção de mundo complexa e uma mistura maravilhosa de escuridão, magia, ação, humor e romance.Ketterdam é um lugar onde tudo pode ser obtido pelo preço ce

A masterful sequel to Brittany N. Williamss stunning YA historical fantasy debut, That Self-Same Metal.Theres danger in the court of James I. Magical metal-worker Joan Sands must reforge the Pact between humanity and the Fae to stop the looming war. As conflict erupts across London and the murderous spymaster Robert Cecil closes in, the Fae queen Titanea coerces Joan into joining the royal court while holding her godfather prisoner in the infamous Tower of London.Now Joan will have to survive deadly schemes both magical and mortal all while balancing the magnetic pull of her two loves, Rose and Nick, before the world as she knows it is destroyed forever.Swashbuckling, romantic, and full of the sights and sounds of Shakespeares London, this series delivers an unforgettable story and a heroine unlike any other.Fresh and exciting.Samantha Shannon, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange TreePerfect for anyone looking for a fresh take on faerie magic. Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow & BoneA groundbreaking addition to the fantasy genre.Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of PreyEvery sentence will thunder through your bones. Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded WolvesWildly imaginative and refreshingly diverse . . . taut with intrigue.J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony

Before hobbits and rings, there was a little dog named Roverturned into a toy by a grumpy wizard and swept into an unforgettable adventure across land, sea, and even the moon. In Roverandom, J.R.R. Tolkien crafts a whimsical, magical tale written originally to comfort his young son after losing a beloved toy dog. What begins as a simple misfortune blossoms into a journey through enchanted islands, undersea kingdoms, and the mysterious Moon, where Rover must outwit dragons, meet moon-dogs, and find his way home. Bursting with charm, imagination, and gentle humor, Roverandom reveals the playful heart of Tolkiens genius, delighting both children and adults with its lyrical storytelling and fantastical scope. A hidden gem that proves Tolkiens mastery beyond Middle-earth.

"An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rices previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more."--The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons) "If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerers Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)The #1 Bestselling series! With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, RISE OF THE DRAGONS is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders.

La serie bestseller de The New York Times, Trono de Cristal, alcanza nuevas alturas en este cuarto volumen.Continúa el viaje épico de Celaena, cuya intensidad va en aumento hasta alcanzar una apasionada y terrible crisis que podria destrozar su mundo.Una epica travesia que ha cautivado los corazones y la imaginacion de millones de personas en todo el mundo y que en su cuarta entrega mantendra a los lectores embelesados mientras la historia de Celaena avanza in crescendo, a un ritmo de infarto que sacudira el orbe de la nueva reina.Celaena Sardothien ha perdido a todos aquellos que ama, pero por fin esta de vuelta en el imperio para vengarse, para rescatar su reino, antes glorioso, y para enfrentar las sombras de su pasado... Ha reconocido su identidad como Aelin Galathynius, reina de Terrasen. Pero antes de reclamar su trono debera luchar.Luchara por su primo, un guerrero dispuesto a morir por volver a verla. Luchara por su amigo, un joven atrapado en una prision inenarrable. Y luchara por su gente, que aguarda esclavizada, bajo el yugo de un inhumano rey, el retorno triunfal de su reina perdida.La critica ha opinado:"Las motivaciones y las interacciones de los personajes aparecen siempre muy acertadas y con delicados matices, en especial conforme la creciente madurez de Aelin le ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre viejos conocidos. Imposible dejar de leer."Kirkus Reviews"A los fans de las series de fantasia intensa les tendra totalmente sin cuidado la prolongada historia, cargada como viene de amenazantes miradas, tension sexual a punto de ebullicion, sinuosos giros de la trama, sarcastico humor y una exuberante construccion del universo. Los capitulos finales de esta entrega"Booklist

La continuación de Vienen por ti, la primera novela de fantasía y thriller de la autora.Después de que la familia de Estée Deveraux finalmente fuera liberada de las riendas del Diablo, ahora se enfrentan a una vida de mortales: su madre debe trabajar en la floreria muchisimas horas al dia, su padre de tomar horas extra como profesor y ella tiene que convivir como el resto de sus compañeros en la escuela. Lo unico estable en su vida es Gabriel Volts, quien derribo a su propia familia para ayudar a su novia. Ahora ambos deben sortear las ventajas y desventajas de vivir como dos adolescentes mortales, sin poderes, en una ciudad que ya no es tan interesante como antes.

*Free sampler*If you havent yet read the hottest YA debut of the year you wont want to miss this free sampler. This phenomenal novel is the first in a trilogy packed with shooting contests, train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful Djinni magic and an electrifying love story."Tell me that and well go. Right now. Save ourselves and leave this place to burn. Tell me thats how you want your story to go and well write it straight across the sand." Dustwalk is Amanis home. The desert sand is in her bones. But she wants to escape. More than a want. A need. Then a foreigner with no name turns up to save her life, and with him the chance to run. But to where? The desert plains are full of danger. Sand and blood are swirling, and the Sultans enemies are on the rise.