The Forgotten Kingdom

Author : Signe Pike
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982160906

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The story continues in The Forgotten Kingdom, the second book in the epic Lost Queen trilogy, already hailed as “Outlander meets Camelot” (Kirsty Logan, author of Things We Say in the Dark) and “The Mists of Avalon for a new generation” (Linnea Hartsuyker, author of The Golden Wolf). AD 573. Imprisoned in her chamber, Languoreth awaits news in torment. Her husband and son have ridden off to wage war against her brother, Lailoken. She doesn’t yet know that her young daughter, Angharad, who was training with Lailoken to become a Wisdom Keeper, has been lost in the chaos. As one of the bloodiest battles of early medieval Scottish history scatters its survivors to the wind, Lailoken and his men must flee to exile in the mountains of the Lowlands, while nine-year-old Angharad must summon all Lailoken has taught her and follow her own destiny through the mysterious, mystical land of the Picts. In the aftermath of the battle, old political alliances unravel, opening the way for the ambitious adherents of the new religion: Christianity. Lailoken is half-mad with battle sickness, and Languoreth must hide her allegiance to the Old Way to survive her marriage to the next Christian king of Strathclyde. Worst yet, the new King of the Angles is bent on expanding his kingdom at any cost. Now the exiled Lailoken, with the help of a young warrior named Artur, may be the only man who can bring the Christians and the pagans together to defeat the encroaching Angles. But to do so, he must claim the role that will forever transform him. He must become the man known to history as “Myrddin.” Bitter rivalries are ignited, lost loves are found, new loves are born, and old enemies come face-to-face with their reckoning in this compellingly fresh look at one of the most enduring legends of all time.

Author : Signe Pike
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501191428

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The Lost Queen by Signe Pike Pdf

“Outlander meets Camelot” (Kirsty Logan, author of The Gracekeepers) in the first book of an exciting historical trilogy that reveals the untold story of Languoreth—a powerful and, until now, tragically forgotten queen of sixth-century Scotland—twin sister of the man who inspired the legendary character of Merlin. Intelligent, passionate, rebellious, and brave, Languoreth is the unforgettable heroine of The Lost Queen, a tale of conflicted loves and survival set against the cinematic backdrop of ancient Scotland, a magical land of myths and superstition inspired by the beauty of the natural world. One of the most powerful early medieval queens in British history, Languoreth ruled at a time of enormous disruption and bloodshed, when the burgeoning forces of Christianity threatened to obliterate the ancient pagan beliefs and change her way of life forever. Together with her twin brother Lailoken, a warrior and druid known to history as Merlin, Languoreth is catapulted into a world of danger and violence. When a war brings the hero Emrys Pendragon, to their door, Languoreth collides with the handsome warrior Maelgwn. Their passionate connection is forged by enchantment, but Languoreth is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of the High King who is sympathetic to the followers of Christianity. As Rhydderch's wife, Languoreth must assume her duty to fight for the preservation of the Old Way, her kingdom, and all she holds dear. “Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding” (BookPage), The Lost Queen brings this remarkable woman to life—rescuing her from obscurity, and reaffirming her place at the center of the most enduring legends of all time. “Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding, The Lost Queen is perfect for readers of historical fiction like The Clan of the Cave Bear and Wolf Hall, and for lovers of fantasy like Outlander and The Mists of Avalon” (BookPage).

Author : Signe Pike
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501191473

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From the author of The Lost Queen, hailed as “Outlander meets Camelot” (Kirsty Logan, the author of The Gloaming) and “The Mists of Avalon for a new generation” (Linnea Hartsuyker, the author of The Golden Wolf), a “rich, immersive” (Kirkus Reviews) new novel in which a forgotten queen of 6th-century Scotland claims her throne as war looms and her family is scattered to the winds. AD 573. Imprisoned in her chamber, Languoreth awaits news in torment. Her husband and son have ridden off to war against her brother, Lailoken. She doesn’t yet know that her young daughter, Angharad, who was training with Lailoken to become a Wisdom Keeper, has been lost in the chaos. As one of the bloodiest battles of early medieval Scottish history abandons its survivors to the wilds of Scotland, Lailoken and his men must flee to exile in the mountains of the Lowlands, while nine-year-old Angharad must summon all Lailoken has taught her to follow her own destiny through the mysterious, mystical land of the Picts. In the aftermath of the battle, old political alliances unravel, opening the way for the ambitious adherents of the new religion: Christianity. Lailoken is half-mad with battle sickness, and Languoreth must hide her allegiance to the Old Way to survive her marriage to the next Christian king of Strathclyde. Worst yet, the new King of the Angles is bent on expanding his kingdom at any cost. Now the exiled Lailoken, with the help of a young warrior named Artur, may be the only man who can bring the warring groups together to defeat the encroaching Angles. But to do so, he must claim the role that will forever transform him. He must become the man known to history as “Myrddin.” “Intrigue, rivalry, and magic among the mists of old Britain—The Forgotten Kingdom is an enchantment of a read” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network).

Author : Gerard Russell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781471114724

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Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms by Gerard Russell Pdf

Despite its reputation for religious intolerance, the Middle East has long sheltered many distinctive and strange faiths: one regards the Greek prophets as incarnations of God, another reveres Lucifer in the form of a peacock, and yet another believes that their followers are reincarnated beings who have existed in various forms for thousands of years. These religions represent the last vestiges of the magnificent civilizations in ancient history: Persia, Babylon, Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. Their followers have learned how to survive foreign attacks and the perils of assimilation. But today, with the Middle East in turmoil, they face greater challenges than ever before. In Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms, former diplomat Gerard Russell ventures to the distant, nearly impassable regions where these mysterious religions still cling to survival. He lives alongside the Mandaeans and Ezidis of Iraq, the Zoroastrians of Iran, the Copts of Egypt, and others. He learns their histories, participates in their rituals, and comes to understand the threats to their communities. Historically a tolerant faith, Islam has, since the early 20th century, witnessed the rise of militant, extremist sects. This development, along with the rippling effects of Western invasion, now pose existential threats to these minority faiths. And as more and more of their youth flee to the West in search of greater freedoms and job prospects, these religions face the dire possibility of extinction. Drawing on his extensive travels and archival research, Russell provides an essential record of the past, present, and perilous future of these remarkable religions.

Author : Mike Mearls,Bill Slavicsek,Rodney Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Dungeon and dragons (Game)
ISBN : 0786956194

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Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms by Mike Mearls,Bill Slavicsek,Rodney Thompson Pdf

This essential supplement for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Roleplaying Game presents exciting new builds for the game's most popular classes: the cleric, the druid, the paladin, the ranger, and the warlock.

Author : G. L. Tichelman
Publisher : Brill Archive
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Forgotten Kingdoms in Sumatra by G. L. Tichelman Pdf

Author : Signe Pike
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501191466

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The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike Pdf

"The year is AD 573. Languoreth is imprisoned in her home, awaiting news of a battle. Her husband and son have ridden off to war against her twin brother and the men her son admires most: Uther Pendragon's Dragon Warriors. Her nine-year-old daughter, in training to become a Wisdom Keeper, is lost in the chaos. Who has lived, and who has died? As the winds of battle scatter Languoreth's loved ones across the mountainout and mist-shrouded wilds of Scotland, they must face danger, deceit, and unspeakable loss, even as they encounter mystical lands and powerful ancient kingdoms. Meanwhile, Languoreth takes the throne as queen, stepping into a climactic battle that will determine the fate of both her family and her people. Bitter rivalries are ignited, lost loves are found, new loves are born, and old enemies come face-to-face with their reckoning in this intensely absorbing, relentlessly compelling new look at one of the most endurin legends of all time."--Back cover.

Author : Douglas Niles
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786961856

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The Coral Kingdom by Douglas Niles Pdf

Far beyond the shores of the Moonshae Isles, Princess Alicia and Queen Robyn battle the vicious undersea race that holds King Tristan prisoner Talos, the god of storms, continues his attack on the Moonshae Isles—and now King Tristan Kendrick has become the newest pawn in his vengeful game. Captured and held in the faraway Coral Kingdom, the king’s fate now lies in the hands of his daughter, high princess Alicia, and his druid wife. So begins a dangerous fight against the Claws of the Deep . . . Alicia and Queen Robyn’s journey takes them first to the elven kingdom of Synnoria, where they call upon the services of an old and faithful friend: Brigit Cu’Lyrran, captain of the kingdom’s mighty, all-female cavalry company. With their forces bolstered by the Sisters of Synnoria, Alicia and her mother march onwards, traveling next to the island nation of Evermeet. There, they seek the aid of the native elves, whose magical gifts may just tip the odds of the looming undersea battle in their favor. With nautical magic, trained warriors, and the Evermeet elves behind them, can the Kendrick women save their beloved patriarch from Talos and his evil minions?

Author : Lichelle Slater
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798575108634

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The Crown Prince by Lichelle Slater Pdf

The world I knew was destroyed the day a princess showed me mercy. Elisa should have killed me for murdering her younger sister, Dahlia. It was her right and my punishment. Justice. Instead, she let me go.That act of mercy started me down a course I never would have chosen otherwise. Mercy filled me with doubt toward Selina's motives, and I began to question my orders. But it wasn't until I met Princess Ismae that I realized I was much stronger than Selina made me believe. Foolishly, I stood up to her and tried to take the four stones and release the spell on the four kingdoms on my own. I failed.Once again Selina's puppet, I must face myself and learn the truth of my father in order to rid the world of Selina once and for all.Even if it means sacrificing myself.

Author : Julia Flynn Siler
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802194886

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Lost Kingdom by Julia Flynn Siler Pdf

The New York Times–bestselling author delivers “a riveting saga about Big Sugar flexing its imperialist muscle in Hawaii . . . A real gem of a book” (Douglas Brinkley, author of American Moonshot). Deftly weaving together a memorable cast of characters, Lost Kingdom brings to life the clash between a vulnerable Polynesian people and relentlessly expanding capitalist powers. Portraits of royalty and rogues, sugar barons, and missionaries combine into a sweeping tale of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s rise and fall. At the center of the story is Lili‘uokalani, the last queen of Hawai‘i. Born in 1838, she lived through the nearly complete economic transformation of the islands. Lucrative sugar plantations gradually subsumed the majority of the land, owned almost exclusively by white planters, dubbed the “Sugar Kings.” Hawai‘i became a prize in the contest between America, Britain, and France, each seeking to expand their military and commercial influence in the Pacific. The monarchy had become a figurehead, victim to manipulation from the wealthy sugar plantation owners. Lili‘u was determined to enact a constitution to reinstate the monarchy’s power but was outmaneuvered by the United States. The annexation of Hawai‘i had begun, ushering in a new century of American imperialism. “An important chapter in our national history, one that most Americans don’t know but should.” —The New York Times Book Review “Siler gives us a riveting and intimate look at the rise and tragic fall of Hawaii’s royal family . . . A reminder that Hawaii remains one of the most breathtaking places in the world. Even if the kingdom is lost.” —Fortune “[A] well-researched, nicely contextualized history . . . [Indeed] ‘one of the most audacious land grabs of the Gilded Age.’” —Los Angeles Times

Author : Charissa Weaks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1648983782

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Kingdom of the Forgotten by Charissa Weaks Pdf

Author : Lichelle Slater
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1709445327

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The Siren Princess by Lichelle Slater Pdf

Born and raised a pirate in the south seas, I knew a thing or two about loyalty and proving one's salt. When I returned with a heavy ship's belly full of treasure, I knew I'd finally proven to my mother I was worthy to be a captain!Only, the Pirate Queen didn't see it that way.And who did she choose to give my ship to? Of all people? James "Hook"--or as he now likes to be called, Pan. Can you believe it? Hook, who has the audacity to earn the rights of a captain by having his father make the bargain with my mother.In spite of the momentary embarrassment, The Sea Devil is as good as mine, and I will prove to my mother once and for all that she made a mistake. All I need to do is obtain the summer stone from the sirens.Sounds simple enough.Until I get pulled into the sea and learn it's not only my destiny to save the sirens, but my birthright. And if I don't, the sea witch may claim us all.Being a pirate was so much easier.

Author : Matthew J. Kirby
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545539562

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The Lost Kingdom by Matthew J. Kirby Pdf

A remarkable adventure by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby brings a fantastical American West filled with secrets and spies and terrifying creatures to vivid life. In this extraordinary adventure story, Billy Bartram, his father, and a secret society of philosophers and scientists venture into the American wilderness in search of the lost people of the Welsh Prince Madoc, seeking aid in the coming war against the French. Traveling in a flying airship, the members of the expedition find their lives frequently endangered in the untamed American West by terrifying creatures, a party of French soldiers hot on their trail, and the constant threat of traitors and spies. Billy will face hazards greater than he can ever imagine as, together with his father, he gets caught up in the fight for the biggest prize of all: America. THE LOST KINGDOM is an epic journey filled with marvelous exploits, courage and intrigue, and a bold reimagining of a mythical America. Matthew J. Kirby brings his signature storytelling prowess and superb craft to this astonishing story of fathers and sons, the beginnings of a nation, and wonder-filled adventure.

Author : Kevin Looney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1614564329

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Echoes of the Forgotten by Kevin Looney Pdf

In the kingdom of Uratha, the spirits are charged with an important task. They speed across the great distances to deliver words whispered to them by the living. Like all Overseers, Ruhla must impart the messages the spirits bring her.Twelve years prior, Ruhla was to marry Kaimen -- until he started seeing the dead. Forced to exile Kaimen because of this curse, years have now passed since Ruhla last received any communication from him. Then one morning, the spirit of Kaimen's dead father visits her with a communication from Kaimen. An immortal named War'ach is coming for Kaimen's blood, needing it to complete a ritual that will allow him to assassinate the Overseers.Ruhla quickly journeys to Kaimen's secluded cabin, but when she arrives his home is empty. Is she too late? Will War'ach destroy the kingdom's entire communication system and destroy the Spirit World, leaving the people of Uratha in a state of isolation?

Author : Lisa McMann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593325414

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Map of Flames (The Forgotten Five, Book 1) by Lisa McMann Pdf

X-Men meets Spy Kids in this instant New York Times bestseller! Here’s the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the author of The Unwanteds. Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died. Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals’ five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven’s skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn’t shown signs of any unusual power—yet. Then one day Birdie finds a map among her father’s things that leads to a secret stash. There is also a note: Go to Estero, find your mother, and give her the map. The five have lived their entire lives in isolation. What would it mean to follow the map to a strange world full of things they’ve only heard about, like cell phones, cars, and electricity? A world where, thanks to their parents, being supernatural is a crime?