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Kushiel's Chosen (Kushiel's Legacy #2)
by Jacqueline CareyThe land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. The inhabiting race rose from the seed of angels and men, and they live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt. Phèdre nó Delaunay was sold into indentured servitude as a child. Her bond was purchased by a nobleman, the first to recognize that she is one pricked by Kushiel's Dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. He trained Phèdre in the courtly arts and the talents of the bedchamber -- and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze. When she stumbled upon a plot that threatened the very foundations of her homeland, she gave up almost everything she held dear to save it. She survived, and lived to have others tell her story, and if they embellished the tale with fabric of mythical splendor, they weren't far off the mark. The hands of the gods weigh heavily upon Phèdre's brow, and they are not finished with her. While the young queen who sits upon the throne is well loved by the people, there are those who believe another should wear the crown... and those who escaped the wrath of the mighty are not yet done with their schemes for power and revenge.
Kushiel's Dart (Kushiel's Legacy #1)
by Jacqueline CareyThe land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassing beauty and grace. It is said that angels found the land and saw it was good... and the ensuing race that rose from the seed of angels and men live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt. <p><p> Phèdre nó Delaunay is a young woman who was born with a scarlet mote in her left eye. Sold into indentured servitude as a child, her bond is purchased by Anafiel Delaunay, a nobleman with very a special mission... and the first one to recognize who and what she is: one pricked by Kushiel's Dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. <p><p> Phèdre is trained equally in the courtly arts and the talents of the bedchamber, but, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze. Almost as talented a spy as she is courtesan, Phèdre stumbles upon a plot that threatens the very foundations of her homeland. Treachery sets her on her path; love and honor goad her further. And in the doing, it will take her to the edge of despair... and beyond. Hateful friend, loving enemy, beloved assassin; they can all wear the same glittering mask in this world, and Phèdre will get but one chance to save all that she holds dear. <p><p> Set in a world of cunning poets, deadly courtiers, heroic traitors, and a truly Machiavellian villainess, this is a novel of grandeur, luxuriance, sacrifice, betrayal, and deeply laid conspiracies. Not since Dune has there been an epic on the scale of Kushiel's Dart-a massive tale about the violent death of an old age, and the birth of a new. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Kushiel's Justice: Treason's Heir: Book Two
by Jacqueline CareyImriel, is third in line to the throne and a troubled scion of a dangerous bloodline. In an effort to unite two lands he has been betrothed to Dorelei, an Alban princess, so he may beget future rulers of Alba. Yet he cannot escape the illicit and dark passion he feels for Sidonie, queen-in-waiting of his homeland - and this will be used against him. When Dorelei and her unborn son are betrayed and he is badly wounded, Imriel finds himself torn between his vow to avenge his wife and child and his desire to seek solace in Sidonie's arms. This is a battle Alba's elders would see him loose, even if they must employ sinister forces to accomplish their ends. And treason and magic make murderous bedfellows.
Kushiel's Justice: I Was Afforded Reminder That Cut Deeper Than Any Blade (Kushiel's Legacy Ser. #5)
by Jacqueline CareyImriel de la Courcel's blood parents are history's most reviled traitors, while his adoptive parents, Phedre and Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions. Stolen, tortured, and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood, third in line for the throne in a land that revels in beauty, art, and desire.After a year abroad to study at university, Imriel returns from his adventures a little older and somewhat wiser. But perhaps not wise enough. What was once a mere spark of interest between himself and his cousin Sidonie now ignites into a white-hot blaze. But from commoner to peer, the whole realm would recoil from any alliance between Sidonie, heir to the throne, and Imriel, who bears the stigma of his mother's misdeeds and betrayals. Praying that their passion will peak and fade, Imriel and Sidonie embark on an intense, secret affair.Blessed Elua founded Terre d'Ange and bestowed one simple precept to guide his people, love as thou wilt. When duty calls, Imriel honors his role as a member of the royal family by leaving to marry a lovely, if merely sweet, Alban princess. By choosing duty over love, Imriel and Sidonie may have unwittingly trespassed against Elua's law. But when dark powers in Alba, who fear an invasion by Terre d'Ange, seek to use the lovers' passion to bind Imriel, the gods themselves take notice.Before the end, Kushiel's justice will be felt in heaven and on earth.
Kushiel's Mercy (Kushiel's Legacy #6)
by Jacqueline CareyFrom Jacqueline Carey, New York Times best-selling author of Kushiel's Scion and Kushiel's Justice, comes the final adventure of Imriel de la Courcel. IMRIEL Having learned a lesson about thwarting the will of the gods, Imriel and Sidonie publicly confess their affair, only to see the country boil over in turmoil. Younger generations, infatuated by their heart-twisting, star-crossed romance, defend the couple. Many others cannot forget the betrayals of Imriel's mother, Melisande, who plunged their country into a bloody war that cost the lives of their fathers, brothers, and sons. To quell the unrest, Ysandre, the queen, sets her decree. She will not divide the lovers, yet neither will she acknowledge them. If they marry, Sidonie will be disinherited, losing her claim on the throne. There's only one way they can truly be together. Imriel must perform an act of faith: search the world for his infamous mother and bring her back to Terre d'Ange to be executed for treason. Facing a terrible choice, Imriel and Sidonie prepare ruefully for another long separation. But when a dark foreign force casts a shadow over Terre d'Ange and all the surrounding countries, their world is turned upside down, alliances of the unlikeliest kind are made, and Imriel and Sidonie learn that the god Elua always puts hearts together apurpose.
Kushiel's Mercy: Treason's Heir: Book Three
by Jacqueline CareySidonie, heir to the throne, and Imriel, son of a traitor, have confessed their dangerous union. But their love has caused political uproar: Imriel's infamous mother plunged Terre d'Ange into a bloody war and her crimes will not be lightly forgiven. If the couple weds, Sidonie will be disinherited. A union will only be permitted if Imriel finds the mother he has never known and returns her to Court for execution. But newer evils take precedence when a visiting diplomat casts a dark enchantment over the d'Angeline Court. The sorcerer returns home with Sidonie in his thrall, and falsely-won pledges of support in a foreign war. Imriel must evade bewitched friends and work with erstwhile enemies to rescue Sidonie and pull the country back from the brink of conflict. And no one but him remembers their forbidden romance.
Kushiel's Mercy: Knowledge Is Power. Yet Power Corrupts (Kushiel's Legacy Ser. #6)
by Jacqueline CareyFrom Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling author of Kushiel's Scion and Kushiel's Justice, comes the final adventure in the Imriel Trilogy.Having paid dearly for ignoring Elua's edict to love as thou wilt, Imriel and Sidonie have finally come forward to publicly confess their love for each other -- only to watch the news ignite turmoil throughout the land. Those who are old enough cannot forget the misdeeds of Imriel's mother, Melisande, whose self-serving lies plunged their country into war. In order to quell the uprising, Queen Ysandre hands down a decree: she will not divide the lovers, but neither will she acknowledge them. And if they decide to marry, Sidonie will be disinherited. That is, unless Imriel can find his mother and bring her back to Terre D'Ange to be executed for treason . . .
Kushiel's Scion (Kushiel's Legacy #4)
by Jacqueline CareyIt is whispered that Kushiel's lineage carries the ability to perceive the flaws in mortal souls, to administer an untender mercy. I sense its presence like a shadow on my soul...the memories of blood and branding and horror, and the legacy of cruelty that runs in my veins. I whisper to myself, over and over... I will try to be good. Imriel de la Courcel's blood parents are history's most reviled traitors, while his adoptive parents, Phedre and Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions. Stolen, tortured, and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood, third in line for the throne in a land that revels in beauty, art, and desire. It is a court steeped in deeply laid conspiracies, and there are many who would see the young prince dead-out of fear that he has inherited his birth mother's dangerous gifts and craving for power. As he comes of age, plagued by dark yearnings, Imriel shares their fears. Searching for wisdom, the prince is trapped instead in a web of manipulation and murder, where Imriel must face his greatest test: to find his true self.
Kushiel's Scion: Treason's Heir: Book One
by Jacqueline CareyI was afraid of the dark tide that stirred in me. I did not want any part of my mother's blood. And yet it called to me.'Imriel de la Courcel, third in line to the throne, was enslaved and tortured as a boy, leaving him scarred and wary of his future. Son of a traitor, Imriel fears the dangerous passions of his bloodline - and his potential for destruction.His beloved stepmother, exotic and lovely, has trained him in the arts of covertcy - espionage skills that will either serve his country well, or draw him into a web of corruption and treachery. Imriel will need all of these resources as he travels, incognito, to escape the demands of court and family ... What he discovers is not freedom, but a city at war, and a political game so deep that he may never escape its net.
Kushiel's Scion
by Jacqueline CareyImriel de la Courcel's birth parents are history's most reviled traitors, but his adoptive parents, the Comtesse Phedre and the warrior-priest Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions.Stolen, tortured and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood; third in line for the throne in a land that revels in art, beauty and desire. It is a court steeped in deeply laid conspiracies---and there are many who would see the young prince dead. Some despise him out of hatred for his mother, Melisande, who nearly destroyed the entire realm in her quest for power. Others because they fear he has inherited his mother's irresistible allure---and her dangerous gifts.As he comes of age, plagued by unwanted desires, Imriel shares their fears. When a simple act of friendship traps Imriel in a besieged city where the infamous Melisande is worshiped as a goddess and where a dead man leads an army, the Prince must face his greatest test: to find his true self.
Kwaidan
by Lafcadio HearnKnown primarily as an early interpreter of Japanese culture and customs, the famous writer Lafcadio Hearn also wrote ghost stories--"delicate, transparent, ghostly sketches"--about his adopted land. Many of the stories found in Kwaidan, "stories and studies of strange things," are based on Japanese tales of long ago told to him by his wife; others possibly have a Chinese origin. All have been re-colored and reshaped by Hearn's inimitable hand. Some critics attribute Hearn's fascination with eerie tales to his partial blindness. Whatever its roots, he was clearly drawn to the hidden realms of the spirit world and to strange facts and marvels. In this collection of unforgettably haunting stories, Hearn brings together "the meeting of three ways"--the austere dreams of India, the subtle beauty of Japan and the relentless science of the Western world.This collection of supernatural tales includes:A musician called upon to perform for the deadMan-eating goblinsInsects who uncannily mimic human behaviorA perfect treat for fans of the strange and otherworldly.
Kwestie van tijd (De Kronieken van Kerrigan #1)
by W. J. MayHet langverwachte vervolg op de Kronieken van Kerrigan, door de internationale bestsellerauteur W.J. May. Het is tijd. Het verleden kan niet voor altijd begraven blijven... Rae Kerrigan en haar vrienden dachten dat al hun problemen waren opgelost. De corruptie in de Raad is ontmaskerd. De hybriden zijn vrijgelaten uit hun onrechtvaardige gevangenissen. En Jonathon Cromfield, de kwade poppenspeler die aan alle touwtjes trekt, is eindelijk in de grond gestopt. Met de belofte van een echte toekomst met Devon, de liefde van haar leven, schuift Rae de ring weer om haar vinger en richt haar ogen op de horizon. Haar hart is gevuld met hoop. Maar het lot heeft andere plannen... Met de terugkeer van haar vader, de beruchte Simon Kerrigan die alles begon, komt Rae erachter dat haar pas rechtgeaarde wereld weer op zijn kop staat. De nieuwe vrede in het tatù rijk is opnieuw verbroken. Het keert vrienden tegen vrienden. Familie tegen familie. Waarom is hij gevangen genomen? Wat gaat hij nu doen? Nog belangrijker, is Simon Kerrigan ooit nog te vertrouwen? Rae en haar team zijn van plan dat uit te zoeken...
Kye: Série Sedução #2
by Celeste HallSeja cuidadoso com o que sonha... Quando um ataque selvagem destrói tudo e mais dois dos machos que defendiam sua rainha, Kye encontra-se morrendo lentamente de fome. Após uma inesperada emboscada deixa-lo a beira da morte, ele conhece uma mulher humana que o salva, por mais de que só um refúgio temporário, e isso irá mudá-lo de jeitos que ele nunca teria esperado.
Kye
by Celeste HallWees voorzichtig met wat je droomt ... Wanneer een woeste aanval op twee na alle verdedigende mannen van de koningin vernietigt, merkt Kye dat hij langzaam uitgehongerd sterft. Nadat een onverwachte hinderlaag hem laat sterven, wendt hij zich tot de menselijke vrouw die hem voor meer dan alleen een tijdelijk heiligdom heeft gered, en het zal hem veranderen op manieren die hij nooit had verwacht.
Kye: No todas las criaturas de la noche se alimentan de sangre.
by Celeste HallTen cuidado con lo que sueñas... Cuando un ataque salvaje destruye a todos los defensores de la reina menos a dos, Kye se encuentra lentamente muriendo de hambre. Después de que una emboscada inesperada lo deja muriendo, se vuelve hacia la mujer humana que lo salvó, para algo más que un santuario temporal. Y lo cambiará en formas que nunca hubiera esperado.
Kyler
by Tia FieldingSequel to ArranKyler grew up in a bad place and then in foster care, which was almost worse. All his anger, which should’ve been aimed at his parents, ended up being concentrated on Arran instead. Trauma responses aren’t always the smartest, and Kyler went the worst way possible trying to get to the man he believed had ruined his life.While checking up on his latest attempt at getting Arran’s attention, he gets bowled over by Stefan, the Alpha’s brother. In an instant, there’s a connection even Kyler, a human, can’t deny. Kyler was taught to hate wolves and all they represent. Now, he’s the mate of one?Stefan, an alpha wolf too young to take on the pack’s Alpha power when his mother passed away, has struggled since his teens. He’s been the best beta to his brother he’d been able to with his broken body. A broken body that has just begun to heal against all odds. When his shift bursts out of him in the face of danger, he doesn’t know it yet: he’s found his mate.Now there’s a not-so-little decision Stefan and Kyler need to make: Do they want to take the burden of being an Alpha off Marek’s shoulders and be the new Alpha pair of their pack? But their mate bond hasn’t been completed. Are they ready to take their relationship to a physical level?
Kylie The Carnival Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsKylie, the Carnival Fairy has got her work cut out. Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the three magic batons that control the Rainspell Island Summer Carnival. He's planning on spoiling the grand parade, the ferris wheel and the firework finale. Kylie, the Carnival Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to get the batons back and bring all the fun to the fair...
Kylie the Kitten: Fairy Animals of Misty Wood
by Lily SmallEnter an enchanted world of fairy animal friends!It's summertime in Misty Wood, and Kylie the Kitten is heading off to camp. She loves making new friends, but when it comes to swimming in Moonshine Pond, Kylie would rather keep to the shore. She's afraid of water! Can Kylie overcome her fear?
Kylin Divine Seal: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Li JiaKaiShaoIn the Genuine Force, disaster followed after calamity. Within the vast universe, there were tens of thousands of races.And that endless star field was the direction in which countless living creatures struggled for their entire lives.And to see how the youth would join hands with the Qilin King to leave the barren Lost Continent.The Genuine Force, the War Demon, the Star Domain, and the Foreign World!
Kylin Divine Seal: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Li JiaKaiShaoIn the Genuine Force, disaster followed after calamity. Within the vast universe, there were tens of thousands of races.And that endless star field was the direction in which countless living creatures struggled for their entire lives.And to see how the youth would join hands with the Qilin King to leave the barren Lost Continent.The Genuine Force, the War Demon, the Star Domain, and the Foreign World!
Kylin Divine Seal: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Li JiaKaiShaoIn the Genuine Force, disaster followed after calamity. Within the vast universe, there were tens of thousands of races.And that endless star field was the direction in which countless living creatures struggled for their entire lives.And to see how the youth would join hands with the Qilin King to leave the barren Lost Continent.The Genuine Force, the War Demon, the Star Domain, and the Foreign World!
Kylin Divine Seal: Volume 10 (Volume 10 #10)
by Li JiaKaiShaoIn the Genuine Force, disaster followed after calamity. Within the vast universe, there were tens of thousands of races.And that endless star field was the direction in which countless living creatures struggled for their entire lives.And to see how the youth would join hands with the Qilin King to leave the barren Lost Continent.The Genuine Force, the War Demon, the Star Domain, and the Foreign World!
Kylin Divine Seal: Volume 9 (Volume 9 #9)
by Li JiaKaiShaoIn the Genuine Force, disaster followed after calamity. Within the vast universe, there were tens of thousands of races.And that endless star field was the direction in which countless living creatures struggled for their entire lives.And to see how the youth would join hands with the Qilin King to leave the barren Lost Continent.The Genuine Force, the War Demon, the Star Domain, and the Foreign World!
Kylin Divine Seal: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Li JiaKaiShaoIn the Genuine Force, disaster followed after calamity. Within the vast universe, there were tens of thousands of races.And that endless star field was the direction in which countless living creatures struggled for their entire lives.And to see how the youth would join hands with the Qilin King to leave the barren Lost Continent.The Genuine Force, the War Demon, the Star Domain, and the Foreign World!
Kylin Divine Seal: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Li JiaKaiShaoIn the Genuine Force, disaster followed after calamity. Within the vast universe, there were tens of thousands of races.And that endless star field was the direction in which countless living creatures struggled for their entire lives.And to see how the youth would join hands with the Qilin King to leave the barren Lost Continent.The Genuine Force, the War Demon, the Star Domain, and the Foreign World!