The Impaled Bride

Author : Rhiannon Frater
Publisher : Rhiannon Frater
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Impaled Bride by Rhiannon Frater Pdf

My name is Erzsébet, Countess Dolingen of Gratz, and I am a vampire. I am also Vlad Dracula’s one true love. ​ For centuries, we shared a love that consumed us whole. But betrayal can turn the greatest of passions bitter in the hearts of lovers. In anger, he impaled me on an iron stake and left me to suffer in a mausoleum hidden from the world. Now, my mind wanders through the centuries, recalling the triumphs and defeats of my long life. From my childhood as the daughter of an Archwitch to my time as the wife of Vlad the Impaler that eventually resulted in my captivity, I remember all the triumphs and the failures. ​ But what my beloved doesn’t know is that I am not yet defeated…

Author : Rhiannon Frater
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0463783859

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Impaled Bride by Rhiannon Frater Pdf

Author : Rhiannon Frater
Publisher : Rhiannon Frater
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Vampires
ISBN : 9781478116455

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The Tale of the Vampire Bride by Rhiannon Frater Pdf

"All Lady Glynis Wright ever wanted was the freedom to live her life as she pleased. Unfortunately, her aristocratic parents want her to marry well and settle into a life of luxury. When her family becomes guests to one of the most fearsome and powerful vampires of all time, Glynis finds her fate is far more terrible than an arranged marriage"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Rhiannon Frater
Publisher : Rhiannon Frater
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Lament of the Vampire Bride by Rhiannon Frater Pdf

In the great city of Buda, Hungary, I have sought to establish myself as a member of the new vampire court, and create a family with my love, Ignatius, and my fledgling vampire daughter, Laura. Yet, I am constantly menaced by unknown forces, and the threat of my blood union to Vlad Dracula looms over me. ​ Though I am no longer his prisoner, Vlad Dracula’s voice echoes in the recesses of my mind. His blood binds us together in a twisted matrimony in spite of the deep hatred for him that burns within my soul. I yearn to be free from this darkest of magic for I fear that he will return one night, and I will not be able to resist the call of his blood.

Author : Jesseca Buchanan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1980646872

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Bride of the Impaler by Jesseca Buchanan Pdf

Legend has said that he loved her above all other things in this world. In this story Vlad Dracula's wife tells of the husband the world feared. Of the love she shared with him, the family he supported, his children. And the truth about Vlad III, Voivode of Wallachia...

Author : Rhiannon Frater
Publisher : Rhiannon Frater
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441439888

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The Vengeance of the Vampire Bride by Rhiannon Frater Pdf

I was born Lady Glynis Wright, the daughter of English aristocrats. When traveling in the Carpathian Mountains, my family met a tragic end. ​ I was transformed into a creature of the night, and I suffered great horrors at the hands of my evil vampire master, Count Vlad Dracula. I vowed to one day escape him, and live a life free of his brutality. Since those early days of my captivity in the castle, I have learned to embrace the title of Countess Dracula as I set into motion plans to seek revenge against those who betrayed my family to Dracula and to reunite with the man I love. Despite my ambitions, it’s increasingly apparent that my life continues to be overshadowed by the ominous presence of Vlad Dracula.

Author : Katherine Kurtz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101207925

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King Kelson's Bride by Katherine Kurtz Pdf

“Kurtz’s strengths lie in her patient accumulation of telling detail, well-articulated plots, and believable magics. Should bring the fans flocking, and attract newcomers too.”—Kirkus Reviews Speculation runs rampant throughout the kingdom of Gwynedd as to when, and to whom, King Kelson will finally be wed. As a rival monarch takes his rightful place on the throne of a nearby land, it becomes more imperative than ever that Kelson produce a long-awaited heir. With the mystical Deryni blood flowing through his veins, Kelson can only hope for a woman whose power and conviction are equal to his own. Love is set aside for duty—and Kelson the king must make the choice that Kelson the man cannot….

Author : Danielle Marie Roemer,Cristina Bacchilega
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0814329055

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Angela Carter and the Fairy Tale by Danielle Marie Roemer,Cristina Bacchilega Pdf

A diverse collection of essays, artwork, interviews, and fiction on Angela Carter.

Author : ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RADIOLOGY EDWARD LEE (DR.),Edward Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1939065437

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Brides of the Impaler by ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RADIOLOGY EDWARD LEE (DR.),Edward Lee Pdf

Cristina Nichols fears the future, through the harrowing whispers of her past. She longs to forget the depraved abuses she suffered in her youth that left her afraid of love and passion. But something, somewhere, is suddenly tantalizing her, beckoning into a muse of carnal revelation and ecstatic fulfillment SECRET PASSIONS Deep in the cryptic New York City brownstone, something awakens, brimming with hot, real breath, libidinous longings and desires of the flesh the likes of which Cristina cannot conceive A SECRET LUST BURIED FOR AGES In the basement she finds it, the sinister evil finally unbound, reaching forth in vampiric bloodlust to prey upon her most forbidden fantasies and plummet her body and soul into a chasm of wantonness as black as the most timeless sin IMPALER The secret will drench your desires in blood "

Author : Wesley Van Tassel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781621536635

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Clues to Acting Shakespeare (Third Edition) by Wesley Van Tassel Pdf

“A workhorse of a book! Beautifully conceived and executed. Clues to Acting Shakespeare is a no-brainer purchase for acting collections in all libraries.” —Library Journal Clues to Acting Shakespeare has become a popular guide for actors, directors, teachers and Shakespeare enthusiasts, selling over 15,000 copies of previous editions. This third edition retains the second edition’s unique solutions to challenges that face directors and actors at advanced levels and is expanded to include an entirely new section for amateur and community theatre groups. In this new edition, readers will be delighted to find: New section to aid community theatres to perform Shakespeare’s plays, including five recorded workshops of community theatre actors coached and trained by the author Updates to the successful sections on training student actors (MFA and BFA programs), and professional actors (including audition tips)—highlighted by twenty author-coached workshops with professional and advanced student actors Improved section for teachers of high school and child actors with worksheets and sample lesson plans New exercises and resources for all levels of acting and production To aid professionals, Clues to Acting Shakespeare offers a one-day brush-up for auditions and preparation to play Shakespeare immediately. Text analysis, character studies, and both classical British training and American methods are explored. The exercises and recorded workshops provide inspiring advice to all actors and demonstrate concepts discussed throughout the book. The critical skills required for acting Shakespeare, including scansion, phrasing, caesura, breathing, speech structure, antithesis, and more are covered in detail. The comprehensive exercises using the Bard’s plays and sonnets teach actors to break down the verse, support the words, understand the imagery, and use the text to create vibrant performances.

Author : Gina Wisker
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 082641561X

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Horror Fiction by Gina Wisker Pdf

This is a series of introductory books about different types of writing. One strand of the series focuses on genres such asScience Fiction, Horror, Romance, and Crime, and the other focuses on movements or styles often associated with historicaland cultural locations—Postcolonial, Native American, Scottish, Irish, American Gothic.Authors covered in this volume includeWilliam Peter Blatty, Ira Levine, BramStoker, Shirley Jackson, Angela Carter,Mary Shelley, Stephen King, Anne Rice,and Washington Irving.

Author : Katherine Kurtz
Publisher : Ace
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Deryni (Fictitious characters)
ISBN : 0441007325

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King Kelson's Bride by Katherine Kurtz Pdf

Speculation runs rampant throughout the kingdom of Gwynedd as to when, and to whom, King Kelson will finally be wed. As a rival monarch takes his place on the throne of a nearby land, it becomes more imperative than ever that Kelson produce a long-awaited heir. Friends and enemies alike have a candidate for queen. Some put forth their ideas with passion; some with cold calculation. But while his councilors are busy trotting out potential possibilities, Kelson's heart is heavy. Two women have already been taken from his grasp -- one by death and one by duplicity. Now, he must choose with his head, not his heart, for he is wed to his beloved Gwynedd by oaths far more binding than any marriage vows... With the mystical Deryni blood flowing through his veins, Kelson can only hope for a woman whose power and conviction are equal to his own. Love is set aside for duty -- and Kelson the king must make the choice that Kelson the man cannot... In this much-anticipated Novel of the Deryni, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz returns to the kingdom of Gwynedd, where intrigue and passion reign -- and where kings rule with both magic and might...

Author : K L Jones
Publisher : Kirsten Jones
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tribe by K L Jones Pdf

England 1646. The Country is torn apart by civil war. Fear and uncertainty are rife. The terrifying reign of Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General, is at its peak. His relentless purges are forcing the Mage families from hiding, fleeing for the only sanctuary where their kind can exist without persecution. The Isle. The Isle cannot hope to remain secret in such dangerous times, leaving Mage Sphinx with a stark choice. To deny his brethren sanctuary will be to sign their death warrants, to allow them sanctuary will risk the Isle he has sworn to protect. Death comes with each decision, but need it be the death of many? Or just one man. The De Winter family travel to England to assassinate Matthew Hopkins, leaving Cassius, first born son and Divinus of the Ri, to face an inescapable fate alone.

Author : Dianne Freeman
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496731678

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A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder by Dianne Freeman Pdf

Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, returns in Dianne Freeman’s charming, lighthearted mystery series set in Victorian England, and finds her wedding day overshadowed by murder . . . On the eve of her marriage to George Hazelton, Frances has a great deal more on her mind than flowers and seating arrangements. The Connors and the Bainbridges, two families of American robber barons, have taken up residence in London, and their bitter rivalry is spilling over into the highest social circles. At the request of her brother, Alonzo, who is quite taken with Miss Madeline Connor, Frances has invited the Connor family to her wedding. Meanwhile, Frances’s mother has invited Mr. Bainbridge, and Frances fears the wedding may end up being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons. On the day itself, Frances is relieved to note that Madeline’s father is not among the guests assembled at the church. The reason for his absence, however, turns out to be most unfortunate: Mr. Connor is found murdered in his home. More shocking still, Alonzo is caught at the scene, holding the murder weapon. Powerful and ruthless, Connor appears to have amassed a wealth of enemies alongside his fortune. Frances and George agree to put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo’s name. But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the Bainbridge and Connor families, but also in their own. And with a killer determined to evade discovery at any cost—even if it means taking another life—Frances’s first days as a newlywed will be perilous indeed . . .

Author : Vera Nazarian
Publisher : Norilana Books
Page : 1154 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781607621584

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Cobweb Bride: The Complete Trilogy by Vera Nazarian Pdf

Contains the following complete novels: - Cobweb Bride (Book One) - Cobweb Empire (Book Two) - Cobweb Forest (Book Three) Praise for Cobweb Bride ". . . Nazarian writes clean and true prose . . ." —Publishers Weekly "Set in an alternate Renaissance Europe, this series opener by Russian-born Nazarian combines the stylistic manner of a folktale with the trappings of an epic fantasy, one driven by compassion rather than heroics. . . . Fans of period fantasy and those who like stories that feel like fairy tales should appreciate this skillful novel by the twice Nebula Award-nominated author of Dreams of the Compass Rose and The Duke in His Castle." —Library Journal "I really enjoyed the rich, complex and highly unusual storytelling in the Cobweb Bride. Nazarian does an excellent job of painting the Renaissance world of her alternate reality and bringing in interesting twists of fantasy to the story. . . . Everything about this story that was fresh and new. I loved the premise it was built on and I loved the story itself. The characters are rich, multi-dimensional, and so easy to get to know and identify with. I am really looking forward to reading the next book in the trilogy when it comes out and in finding out more about what happens to the characters that still have a mission to carry out and how the story eventually resolves by the end of the trilogy. I recommend this book to readers of YA, lovers of fantasy, alternate-history, and alternate-reality. It was a terrific read." —Tracy M. Riva, Midwest Book Review "Cobweb Bride is astonishing and captivating; a lush fantasy of imagery and magical realism. The visuals are illustrated by the author's lyrical and metaphoric writing. Every chapter and scene revels in this mortal coil, surrounded by an expansive collage of characters immersed in a plot as rich and decadent as a Verdi opera. . . . The vibrancy of Ms. Nazarian's writing is sheer kaleidoscopic visualization. The folkloric-fable twists and turns recount shavings from the mythos of Hades and Persephone without boring you with a full-blown serving of predictability. The romance is as subtle as it is grim, with glimmers of hope taking us further to our doom—perhaps. . . . The overall tone is introspective, hauntingly quiet with elements of horror-fantasy that are as provocative as the works of Tanith Lee and Storm Constantine." —Patrice, Romantic Historical Reviews, a 5-Star Top Pick Many are called... She alone can save the world and become Death's bride. COBWEB BRIDE is a history-flavored fantasy novel with romantic elements of the Persephone myth, about Death's ultimatum to the world.