The Lay Of The Raven

Author : Tricia Corbett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533360952

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The Lay of the Raven by Tricia Corbett Pdf

Lay of the Raven is the first book of a historical mystery trilogy describing Roger Corbeau's activities supporting the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The Lay of the Raven takes place in medieval France and Italy prior to the invasion. When Roger and his older brother Hugh return home to the Corbeau Manor, they are both sick with a pestilence. After Hugh dies from the illness, Roger, in the depths of his fever, has a dream that he has killed his brother. A fiery haired woman appears and tells him he must undertake a quest to redeem his soul lost through the mortal sin of coveting his brother's inheritance. Roger's quest puts him in great peril as he leads a delegation to Rome to secure the Pope's designation of "Dei Gratia Rex Anglorum" sanctioning Duke William's pending invasion of England. The Pope's sanction will turn a land grab into a holy war which will make raising an army much easier. The second book, The Ravens Quest, already published, describes Roger's search for a missing Papal emissary traveling to Normandy with gifts for Duke William. The historical record indicates that he Papal "legate" disappears near Tournus, France, where his guards are found slaughtered. Although the "legate" and gifts appear one week later, there is no record of what happened to effect the rescue. In this fictional account, Roger must confront forces allied against the invasion to solve the mystery. The third book, the Barony of the Raven, deals with Roger's role in the conquest of England from Hasting to the securing of the volatile Welsh Border. The emblem of the Corbeau Clan is a Raven, which plays a key role in the trilogy.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433069354276

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

Author : Kevin Sands
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534484603

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The Raven's Revenge by Kevin Sands Pdf

Christopher, Tom, and Sally engage in a dangerous cat and mouse game with the Raven as Christopher attempts to finally unmask him.

Author : George Hagen
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385371032

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Gabriel Finley & the Raven's Riddle by George Hagen Pdf

Eleven-year-old Gabriel, with the help of the young raven Paladin, which whom he has a magical bond, travels to the foreboding land of Aviopolis, where he must face challenges and unanswerable riddles to rescue his long-missing father.

Author : sir Walter Scott (bart.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600084117

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The lay of the last minstrel. With intr. and notes by J. Morison by sir Walter Scott (bart.) Pdf

Author : Jean Edwards
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781503574977

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Flight of the Raven by Jean Edwards Pdf

With the adventures of the tribal founder burning in his mind, Echo Raven chooses to leave his home village in Nova Scotia to follow the map left by his great grandfather, Eye of Crow. Although his dream to retrace his great grandfather’s travels seemed to be an easily attainable achievement, the unknown quickly caught up with him. Without his great strength and intellect he would not have survived the rigors of the sea, the weather and the unsavory characters plotting against him. His abilities and fortitude are severely tested.

Author : Derek Ratcliffe
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408128640

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The Raven by Derek Ratcliffe Pdf

The Raven presents a summary of knowledge of its natural history, describing its distribution, feeding habits, association with other animals, and breeding. The Raven is one of the most spectacular and romantic of British birds, but relatively neglected in the modern literature of ornithology. Derek Ratcliffe here presents a thorough summary of our knowledge of its natural history, emphasizing the long association of the bird with humankind. The place of the Raven in myth, legend and history is long established, and this book describes the bird's fall from grace as a valued scavenger in medieval cities to a persecuted outcast in the modern wilds. The previous wide occurrence of Ravens is reviewed against the relationships between their present distribution, status and habitat requirements, as both a nesting and a non-breeding resident. The dependence of Ravens on carrion (especially sheep) within an omnivorous diet is the key to the species' ecology, and its social behaviour has evolved in close relation to this lifestyle. The flocking and communal roosting of non-breeders are major features of Raven behaviour, while their nesting habits emphasise the territorial nature of breeding birds and their adaptation to secure but harsh environments. Raven numbers vary in relation to their food supply, local populations adjusting accordingly, although the precise mechanism involved is still obscure. Ravens have a considerable capacity for recolonising old haunts when suitable conditions are restored, as well as exploiting new areas where the habitat becomes favourable, and there are local success stories to tell. Nationwide, however, the species' position is delicately balanced and depends on both sympathetic land management practices and improving attitudes to Ravens as friends not foe. Worldwide, Ravens are one of the most successful of all bird groups, occurring over a large part of the northern hemisphere, and replaced in some southern and tropical regions by other raven species which exploit the familiar raven niche in their own environments. The discussion of the northern hemisphere species is enlivened by reference to other species where useful. Finally, the Raven's age-old reputation for high intelligence is weighed critically against the available evidence. Today, Ravens carry a new omen in the modern world, as a barometer of goodwill to wildlife. Like those in the Tower of London, the continued existence of Ravens in our wild countryside will reveal something about both our current situation and our prospects for the future. The text is brought to life through wonderful illustrations by Chris Rose.

Author : Karen Maitland
Publisher : Headline
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472215079

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The Raven's Head by Karen Maitland Pdf

The Raven's Head by Karen Maitland, author of the bestselling and much-loved Company of Liars, will delight fans of Game of Thrones or Deborah Harkness seeking a new, dark fix. 'An atmospheric and dark story' The Times Never trust your secrets to a Raven when you are not its true master... 1224. Langley Manor, Norfolk. Lord Sylvain has been practising alchemy in hiding for years and now only the Apothecary's niece can help him with final preparations to forge the Philosopher's Stone. Alchemy calls for symbols - and victims - and when a man in possession of an intricately carved raven's head arrives at the Manor in a clumsy attempt at blackmail, Sylvain has both symbol and victim within easy reach. But the White Canons in nearby Langley Abbey are concealing a crucial, missing ingredient... Regulus, a small boy with a large destiny.

Author : Sylvain Reynard
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780425266496

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The Raven by Sylvain Reynard Pdf

The author of the Gabriel's Inferno Trilogy reveals a beautiful yet deadly underworld where creatures of the night roam and Gabriel and Julianne become the target of a powerful but elusive enemy... Raven Wood spends her days at Florence’s Uffizi gallery restoring Renaissance art. But an innocent walk home after an evening with friends changes her life forever. When she intervenes in the senseless beating of a homeless man, his attackers turn on her, dragging her into an alley. Raven is only semiconscious when their assault is interrupted by a cacophony of growls followed by her attackers' screams. Mercifully, she blacks out, but not before catching a glimpse of a shadowy figure who whispers to her... Cassita vulneratus. When Raven awakes, she is inexplicably changed. Upon returning to the Uffizi, no one recognizes her. More disturbingly, she discovers that she’s been absent an entire week. With no recollection of her disappearance, Raven learns that her absence coincides with one of the largest robberies in Uffizi history - the theft of a set of priceless Botticelli illustrations. When the police identify her as their prime suspect, Raven is desperate to clear her name. She seeks out one of Florence's wealthiest and most elusive men in an attempt to uncover the truth. Their encounter leads Raven to a dark underworld whose inhabitants kill to keep their secrets... THIS EDITION ONLY: Includes Bonus Scenes

Author : Deborah Cannon
Publisher : Trafford
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 141203504X

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The Raven's Pool by Deborah Cannon Pdf

"Jake accelerated and recklessly took the next curve in the road. He slowed and shifted gears. Twelve years, thirteen, he had searched for clues to the Raven. It was not going to be easy. But he hated Clifford Radisson, hated him for hurting Angeline. He couldn't kill the man so he would kill his dream. Even if it meant the destruction of his own -" When half-Haida archaeologist Jake Lalonde arrives in the San Juan Islands in search of the origins of the Raven myths, he is embroiled in a battle with a ruthless developer who plots to turn his archaeological sites into a theme park. He falls for a grad student, Angeline Lisbon, who is faced with a tough choice. Jake and the protection of a sacred site or Radisson and his promise of wealth and power. The developer is relentless, determined to take what he wants. And what he wants is something much more sinister and much more ancient than either archaeologist can imagine. "I finished your book at 1:15 am . . . What an emotional read, a disturbing read, a fascinating read. So many levels, I can't stop thinking about it. Now I need to read more about the Haida and others out west. You are a great storyteller. Thank you for an amazing book." -Pam McColgan, Hamilton Ontario "I enjoyed it immensely!" -Bill Fox, archaeologist, Parks Canada, Ucluelet B.C.

Author : Ann Leckie
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316388719

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The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie Pdf

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. "Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes. But the Raven's tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself. . .and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. "It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange." -- Patrick Rothfuss For more Ann Leckie, check out:Ancillary JusticeAncillary SwordAncillary Mercy Provenance

Author : Andrei Baltakmens
Publisher : Top Five Books LLC
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780985278762

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The Raven's Seal by Andrei Baltakmens Pdf

When the body of Thaddeus Grainger’s rival turns up stabbed to death in an alley just hours after their inconclusive duel, only one suspect comes to mind. Charged with murder, Grainger’s fate is sealed before his trial even begins. A young gentleman of means but of meaningless pursuits, Grainger is cast into the notorious Bellstrom Gaol, where he must quickly learn to survive in the filthy, ramshackle prison. The “Bells”—where debtors, gaolers, whores, thieves, and murderers all mix freely and where every privilege comes at a price—will be the young man’s home for the rest of his life unless he can prove his innocence. But his friends, the journalist William Quillby and Cassie Redruth, the poor young girl who owes Grainger a debt of gratitude, refuse to abandon him. Before they can win his freedom, however, they must decode the meaning behind the crude wax seal that inspires terror in those who know its portent and contend with forces both inside and outside the prison determined to keep Grainger behind bars. Set against the urban backdrop of late 18th-century England, The Raven’s Seal unravels a tale of corruption, betrayal, murder, and—ultimately—redemption and love. Praise for The Raven’s Seal: “Baltakmens captures the flavor and scope of classic British fiction.” —Kirkus Reviews “This atmospheric, character-driven, and plot-twisty bildungsroman is a worthy paean to Oliver Twist and Great Expectations.” —Booklist “Baltakmens gives readers of The Raven’s Seal all of the history and the mystery his subtitle promises. The mood, color, details, and dialogue come across as very authentic . . . [his] characters would not be out of place in a work of DeFoe or Thackeray. In fact, there is much of the latter’s Barry Lyndon here, with its plots and duels and confidence games, as well as deft touches of the former’s Moll Flanders, with its bawdy wenches, prison intrigues, and period squalor.” —ForeWord “The author’s exquisite prose rushes along full of surprises, shadows, betrayal, and squalid situations where the high-born and criminals intermix. A superb mystery with vibrant characters.” —Historical Novels Review

Author : Braeden Michaels
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-09
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781734749908

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The Raven's Poison by Braeden Michaels Pdf

From the mind of Braeden Michaels, drink from this cup, the raven's poison, a concoction of his collected poems all about the human condition. Imbibe in the rainbow of emotions found in the soul's colors and taste the bitter aftertaste when you're drenched in rage. Indulge in the reasons beneath dripping lust before absorbing all the ways we experience our wide-ranging flavors of love and finish off with a sip of self-destruction. This is us. Humanity. All the layers stripped away and arranged for your pleasure.

Author : Alice Clare MacDonell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : English poetry
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006052505

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Lays of the Heather by Alice Clare MacDonell Pdf

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664557834

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THE RAVEN'S HALLOWEEN - The Best Stories of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

e-artnow presents to you Edgar Allan Poe's greatest gothic tales and horror stories. His most recurring themes deal with questions of death, including its physical signs, the effects of decomposition, concerns of premature burial, the reanimation of the dead, and mourning. Metzengerstein The Assignation Berenice Morella King Pest Shadow Silence Ligeia The Fall of the House of Usher William Wilson The Man of the Crowd The Oval Portrait The Masque of the Red Death The Pit and the Pendulum The Tell-Tale Heart The Black Cat The Premature Burial The Oblong Box The Imp of the Perverse The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar The Cask of Amontillado Hop-Frog Biography: The Dreamer by Mary Newton Stanard