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Primal Animals: A Novel
by Julia Lynn Rubin“Like a queer version of The Wicker Man, Julia Lynn Rubin's Primal Animals is a wonderfully-creepy mystery set under sunshine and fresh air, where nothing is what it seems and no one is what you expect. Keep your eyes open, watch your back, and beware of the flies.” —Emma Berquist, author of Missing, Presumed DeadThe Female of the Species meets Midsommar for fans of YellowjacketsAt an elite summer program, a teen girl gets sucked into a secret society, with deadly consequences.Protect the girls.Arlee Gold has always lived in the shadow of her successful mom; even after everything Arlee’s been through, her mother still expects nothing but the best. In an effort to get her daughter back on track after a less-than-stellar few school years, she’s enrolled Arlee as a legacy at Camp Rockaway, an elite college prep summer camp deep in the North Carolina wilderness. On her own for the first time and buzzing with anxiety, Arlee is intimidated by the camp’s shiny exterior, suffocated by the relentless, thick summer heat…and tormented by the ceaseless stream of crawling, slimy, flapping bugs that seem to come straight from her nightmares.In the midst of her brewing dread, Arlee is relieved to find a queer sanctuary in her bunkmates, and is especially drawn to Winnie, the enigmatic girl who sleeps in the bunk above her. Except Arlee starts to notice whispers in her wake, and how so many others recoil from her as if she were as creepy as the insects that terrify her. Struggling in her prep classes and feeling increasingly paranoid, Arlee can no longer suppress her panicked “glitches.” Winnie, too, seems to become wary, and Arlee’s worst fear is confirmed: even here, in the place her mother promised was “going to change everything,” she’s been found out as a freak.Just as she’s facing a summer completely alone, another rising junior slips her a mysterious invitation, and Arlee finds herself caught up in a secret society that expects its sisterhood to protect each other from any and all who would harm them—by any means necessary. Here, finally, Arlee feels like a part of something bigger, something that matters. Guided by their cunning leader, Lisha, a rising senior with a smile sharp enough to cut bone, the sisterhood will stand against any threat, unquestioningly. But when Winnie is put in grave danger, Arlee is forced to confront just how far her sisters will go, and whether they truly protect the girls.
Primal Animals
by Julia Lynn RubinProtect the girls Arlee Gold is anxious about spending the summer at the college prep Camp Rockaway—the same camp her mother attended years ago, which her mother insists will help give Arlee a "fresh start" after her struggles the past year; that it will "change her life." Little does Arlee know that once she steps foot on the manicured grounds, this will prove to be true in horrifying ways. <p><p>Even though the girls in her cabin are awesome—and she's developing a major crush on the girl who sleeps in the bunk above her--the other campers seem to be wary of Arlee, unwilling to talk to her or be near her, which only ramps up her paranoia. When she's tapped to join a strange secret society, Arlee thinks this will be her shot at fitting in...until her new "sisters" ask her to do the unthinkable, putting her life, and the life of her new crush, in perilous danger.
The Primal Teen
by Barbara StrauchFor anyone who has ever puzzled over the mysterious and often infuriating behavior of a teenager comes a groundbreaking look at the teenage brain written by the medical science and health editor for The New York Times. While many members of the scientific community have long held that the growing pains of adolescence are primarily psychological, Barbara Strauch highlights the physical nature of the transformation, offering parents and educators a new perspective on erratic teenage behavior. Using plain language, Strauch draws upon the latest scientific discoveries to make the case that the changes the brain goes through during adolescence are as dramatic and crucial as those that take place in the first two years of life, and that teenagers are not entirely responsible for their sullen, rebellious, and moody ways. Featuring interviews with scientists, teenagers, parents, and teachers, The Primal Teen explores common challenges-why teens go from articulate and mature one day to morose and unreachable the next, why they engage in risky behavior-and offers practical strategies to help manage these formative and often difficult years.
A Primary Source History Of The Colony Of New York (Primary Sources Of The Thirteen Colonies And The Lost Colony Ser.)
by Paul KupperbergUses primary source documents to provide an in-depth look into the history of the colony of New York and includes a timeline, glossary, and primary source image list.
Primer año en el internado
by Ana PunsetUna buena amiga conoce todas tus historias. Tu mejor amiga las vive contigo. La nueva serie de Ana Punset, autora de El Club de las Zapatillas Rojas. Julia y Alejandra no deberían ser amigas: ¡vienen de mundos completamente distintos! Solo tienen una cosa en común: comparten habitación en Vistalegre, el exclusivo internado donde estudian. Parece la receta perfecta para el desastre, pero pronto descubrirán que, a pesar de sus diferencias, tal vez están destinadas a ser BEST FRIENDS FOREVER.
Primer any a l'internat (Best Friends Forever #Volumen 1)
by Ana PunsetUna bona amiga coneix totes les teves històries. La teva millor amiga les viu amb tu. La nova sèrie d'Ana Punset, autora d'El Club de les Vambes Vermelles. La Júlia i l' Alejandra no haurien de ser amigues: venen de mons completament diferents! Només tenen una cosa en comú: comparteixen habitació a Vistalegre, l'internat exclusiu on estudien. Sembla la recepta perfecta per al desastre, però aviat descobriran que, malgrat les seves diferències, potser estan destinades a ser BEST FRIENDS FOREVER.
La primera maldición (Oscuros #Volumen 4)
by Lauren KateSolo la luz de su amor podría iluminar la oscuridad de todo un mundo... La primera maldición es la cuarta entrega de la saga paranormal romántica «Oscuros», que narra la cruel historia de amor de Daniel y Luce. A Luce y a Daniel solo les queda una oportunidad para salvar su historia... y la del mundo. Y es que Lucifer ha desvelado por fin sus planes: quiere recrear la Caída de los Ángeles a la Tierra para alterar el tiempo y borrar, de un plumazo, todo lo acontecido en los últimos siete mil años. Luce y Daniel son los únicos que pueden detenerle, pero cuentan solo con nueve días. Así que, acompañados de sus amigos (e incluso de algún enemigo) iniciarán una carrera contrarreloj para evitar que el ángel traidor destruya el rumbo de la humanidad...
La primera teoría del amor (e-original #Volumen)
by Francesco Gungui¿Cuándo y cómo se conocieron Luca y Alice? Descúbrelo en este relato inédito, publicado únicamente en ebook y protagonizado por el carismático Luca de Siempre estarás tú. Luca, el amigo-y-algo-más de Alice, seduce por sus extrañas teorías sobre cualquier aspecto de la vida. Ahora, tenemos la oportunidad de conocerlo en primera persona: divertido, mordaz y seguro de sí mismo. Nos cuenta cómo elaboró sus primeras teorías cuando sólo era un niño y, a través de ellas, descubriremos también a quién dio su primer beso, cuándo tuvo su primera cita y cómo conoció a Alice.
Primeras veces: Liz y Cath
by Meritxell MatasTodos buscamos las primeras veces. Esos momentos especiales que se apagan tan rápido como una vela cuando sopla el viento. Esos momentos que tanto esperamos. Esos momentos que nos vuelven humanos. Liz vive encerrada en sí misma. Para ella todos los días son iguales al anterior. Tiene amigos, va a clase, lee, participa en foros, sueña despierta... Cuando no está con la cabeza en las nubes, esboza diseños: su sueño es acceder a un Grado de Confección y Diseño y acabar creando su propia línea de moda. Pero Liz no sabe lo que es vivir, vivir de verdad, sin miedo y arriesgándolo todo. Cath no ha tenido una vida sencilla. No tiene amigos en el instituto, su situación familiar no es la ideal y ha acabado perdiendo el interés en los estudios. Con lo que realmente disfruta es con la escritura. Eso es lo que la mantiene a flote, lo que la hace feliz: sus personajes y sus historias son sus amigos más próximos, sobre todo su fanfiction de Harry Potter. Hasta que un día el destino las une. Liz y Cath todavía no lo saben, pero están a un mensaje de distancia de conocer a una persona con la que compartir muchas de sus primeras veces. ¿Quieres acompañarlas?
Prince Ali: An Arabian Horse Novel
by Victoria Hardesty and Nancy PerezPrince Ali had everything: talent, charisma, and a devoted best friend, Becky Howard. He won every time he set a hoof in a show ring. He garnered more fans from personal and TV appearances. Becky was with him every step of the way, even riding him in the Swallows Day Parade in their hometown, San Juan Capistrano. Disaster struck when two thugs put Becky in a coma, drugged him and dragged Prince Ali off to sell for diabolical purposes. When their buyer realized who Ali was, he nixed the deal. That landed the pampered show horse high in the mountains in late March. One night, a week later, he discovered the corral gate unlatched. Prince Ali mustered every ounce of strength, courage, and stamina he had to walk into the wilderness searching for the best friend he couldn't live without.
The Prince and the Coyote
by David Bowles1418 – Pre-Columbian MexicoFifteen-year old crown prince Acolmiztli wants nothing more than to see his city-state of Tetzcoco thrive. A singer, poet, and burgeoning philosophical mind, he has big plans about infrastructure projects and cultural initiatives that will bring honor to his family and help his people flourish. But the two sides of his family, the kingdoms of Mexico and Acolhuacan, have been at war his entire life – after his father risked the wrath of the Tepanec emperor to win his mother's love.When a power struggle leaves his father dead and his mother and siblings in exile, Acolmiztli must run for his life, seeking refuge in the wilderness. After a coyote helps him find his way in the wild, he takes on a new name – Nezahualcoyotl, or "fasting coyote" ("Neza" for short).Biding his time until he can form new alliances and reconnect with his family, Neza goes undercover, and falls in love with a commoner girl, Sekalli. Can Neza survive his plotting uncles' scheme to wipe out his line for good? Will the empire he dreams of in Tetzcoco ever come to life? And is he willing to risk the lives of those he loves in the process?This action-packed tale blends prose and poetry – including translations of surviving poems by Nezahualcoytl himself, translated from classical Nahuatl by the author. And the book is packed with queer rep – queer love stories, and a thoughtful of pre-Columbian understandings of gender that defy the contemporary Western gender binary.From Pura Belpré honoree David Bowles comes a young adult epic about one of the greatest minds of the Americas (honored to this day on Mexico's 100-peso bill).
The Prince and the Dressmaker
by Jen WangA fairy tale for any age, Jen Wang's The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart. Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia—the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances—one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. This title has Common Core connections.
Prince Charming (Royals #1)
by Rachel HawkinsOriginally published as "Royals," New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins serves up a deliciously royal romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Huntley Fitzpatrick. Meet Daisy Winters. She's an offbeat sixteen-year-old Floridian with mermaid-red hair, a part time job at a bootleg Walmart, and a perfect older sister who's nearly engaged to the Crown Prince of Scotland. Daisy has no desire to live in the spotlight, but relentless tabloid attention forces her join Ellie at the relative seclusion of the castle across the pond. While the dashing young Miles has been appointed to teach Daisy the ropes of being regal, the prince's roguish younger brother kicks up scandal wherever he goes, and tries his best to take Daisy along for the ride. The crown--and the intriguing Miles--might be trying to make Daisy into a lady . . . but Daisy may just rewrite the royal rulebook to suit herself. New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins brings her signature humor, love of Americana, and flair for romance to this page-turning Princess Diaries turned-upside-down story.
Prince In Disguise
by Stephanie Kate StrohmTomboy Dylan, sixteen, meets the boy of her dreams when she is forced to play maid of honor to her beauty queen sister, who is marrying Scottish royalty on a reality television show.
Prince in Disguise
by Stephanie Kate StrohmSomeday I want to live in a place where I never hear "You're Dusty's sister?" ever again. Life is real enough for Dylan-especially as the ordinary younger sister of Dusty, former Miss Mississippi and the most perfect, popular girl in Tupelo. But when Dusty wins the hand of the handsome Scottish laird-to-be Ronan on the TRC television network's crown jewel, Prince in Disguise, Dylan has to face a different kind of reality: reality TV.As the camera crew whisks them off to Scotland to film the lead-up to the wedding, camera-shy Dylan is front and center as Dusty's maid of honor. The producers are full of surprises-including old family secrets, long-lost relatives, and a hostile future mother-in-law who thinks Dusty and Dylan's family isn't good enough for her only son. At least there's Jamie, an adorably bookish groomsman who might just be the perfect antidote to all Dylan's stress . . . if she just can keep TRC from turning her into the next reality show sensation.
Prince of Pot
by Tanya Lloyd KyiLegalizing weed doesn’t mean that living on a secret, family-run grow-op is easy, especially when your new girlfriend turns out to be the daughter of a cop.Isaac loves art class, drives an old pickup, argues with his father and hangs out with his best buddy, Hazel. But his life is anything but normal. His parents operate an illegal marijuana grow-op, Hazel is a bear that guards the property, and his family’s livelihood is a deep secret.It’s no time to fall in love with the daughter of a cop.Isaac’s girlfriend Sam is unpredictable, ambitious and needy. And as his final year of high school comes to an end, she makes him consider a new kind of life pursuing his interest in art, even if that means leaving behind his beloved home in the Rockies and severing all ties with his family.For a while he hopes he can have it all, until a disastrous graduation night, when Sam’s desperate grab for her father’s attention suddenly puts his entire family at risk.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
The Prince of Preachers: Charles Spurgeon
by Christian Timothy GeorgeCharles Spurgeon was a simple country lad who went on to become one of the best known preachers in London, Europe and the world. Caught in a snowstorm one day when he was a teenager, he crept into the back of a church and the words "Look unto Jesus and be saved!" changed his whole life. Charles spoke words that touched the hearts of rich and poor alike. His fame became so widespread that it is reputed that even Queen Victoria went to hear one of his sermons. Charles was more concerned about the King of Kings - Jesus Christ.
The Prince of Shadow (Volume One of Seven Brothers)
by Curt BenjaminFrom the book jacket: This first novel in a magnificent new fantasy series draws upon the rich legends, cultures, and traditions of the East to create an epic tale of kingdoms invaded, nobles enslaved, a young man's desperate quest to find the family snatched from him by war, and his determination to face the challenge of a destiny which may be beyond any mortal's power to fulfill.... Llesho was only seven when the Hamn invaded his family's mountain kingdom of Thebin. His guards slaughtered before his eyes, he was carried off and sold into slavery on Pearl Island, as far as he knew the sole survivor of his royal family. As with most young Thebin captives, he was trained as a pearl diver, a life with which he had to be content, for as he had been told time and again there was no escaping Pearl Island. When Llesho was ten, the old man called Lleck appeared on the island and secretly began to undertake the boy's education. Everyone assumed Lleck was his real father, and Llesho never revealed the old scholar's true identity as a trusted adviser to the former king of Thebin. But at fifteen Llesho's life was forever changed. For Lleck's spirit, released by death, visited the boy while he worked the pearl beds in the ocean depths and revealed his true destiny to him. All six of his older brothers were still alive, though each, it was rumored, had been sold into slavery in distant lands. Llesho must win his freedom, find and rescue his brothers, and with their help raise an army against the evil Ham, reclaiming his homeland from these seemingly undefeatable conquerors. However, the only way a pearl diver ever found freedom was in death, and so Llesho did the unthinkable. He petitioned his lord to be trained as a gladiator, thus taking the first step on a road that would lead to conflict with sorcerers, encounters with the avatars of gods, and a dangerous journey in search of the widely scattered family he had never expected to see again.... CURT BENJAMIN has a degree in art from Antioch University. After a brief sojourn in Portland, he returned to his hometown on the outskirts of Philadelphia. In his spare time, he is a designer and children's illustrator.
The Prince & The Apocalypse: A Novel
by Kara McDowellAn American teen stranded in London is forced to team up with the British crown prince if she wants to make it back home before the end of the world in this delightfully rompy high-stakes rom-com.Wren Wheeler has flown five thousand miles across the ocean to discover she’s the worst kind of traveler: the kind who just wants to go home. Her senior-year trip to London was supposed to be life-changing, but by the last day, Wren’s perfectly-planned itinerary is in tatters. There's only one item left to check off: breakfast at The World’s End restaurant. The one thing she can still get right.The restaurant is closed for renovations—of course—but there's a boy there, too. A very cute boy with a posh British accent who looks remarkably like the errant Prince Theo, on the run from the palace and his controlling mother. When Wren helps him escape a pack of tourists, the Prince scribbles down his number and offers her one favor in return. She doesn’t plan to take him up on it—until she gets to the airport and sees cancelled flights and chaos. A comet is approaching Earth, and the world is ending in eight days. Suddenly, that favor could be her only chance to get home to her family before the end of the world.Wren strikes a bargain with the runaway prince: if she’ll be his bodyguard from London to his family’s compound in Santorini, he can charter her a private jet home in time to say goodbye. Traveling through Europe by boat, train, and accidentally stolen automobile, Wren finds herself drawn to the dryly sarcastic, surprisingly vulnerable Theo. But the Prince has his own agenda, one that could derail both their plans. When life as they know it will be over in days, is it possible to find a happy ending?
Princes of Paradise (Magical Academy of Gods and Elementals #1)
by Kailin GowThe Princes of Paradise were not what they seemed... It was supposed to be Paradise...the beautiful island my mother and I moved to for her to start her new job at the luxury resort hotel, The Imperial Cutter Hotel. It was supposed to be a new start for me at the exclusive elite Academy where I received a scholarship. The beautiful location, new job, a nice new home for us, and prestigious school for me was enough to entice us to the island of Aeros. But when I met the Cutter Boys, especially Chance, who ruled the island as the son of the owner of The Imperial Cutter Hotel, and whose father started the Academy, all that changed. The most handsome and popular guys on the island, the Cutter Boys were known as the Princes of Paradise. The Cutter Boys were the most gorgeous and hottest guys I've ever met. Too bad they seem to want me gone but at the same time...can't seem to stop wanting me. ** Princes of Paradise is the first book in the M.A.G.E. Magic Academy of Gods and Elementals Series, a new adult high school bully romance fantasy series for age 18 and up. This is a reverse harem why choose romance which means there are 3 or more romantic interests for the heroine.
Princesa de cenizas
by Laura SebastianPrincesa. Prisionera. Huérfana. Rebelde. Cuando todo lo que queda de tu pasado son cenizas, debes buscar muy dentro de ti para encontrar la llama que puede devolverte la fuerza. Theodosia tenía tan solo seis años cuando los Kalovaxians invadieron su país y asesinaron a su madre, la Reina de la Llama y la Furia, delante de sus propios ojos. En aquel momento, la joven princesa lo perdió todo. Incluso su nombre. Con el nuevo nombre de Thora y el ridículo apodo de «princesa de Cenizas», Theodosia ha vivido diez años prisionera en su propio palacio sufriendo los maltratos y las humillaciones del káiser. Pero cuando el dictador la obliga a ejecutar a la única persona que podría haberla salvado de su pesadilla, Theodosia decide resurgir de las cenizas. Su astucia es más poderosa que cualquier espada. Y un reino no se gana siempre en el campo de batalla. Durante diez años la Princesa de Cenizas ha visto su tierra saqueada y a su pueblo esclavizado. Ha llegado el momento de ponerle fin a esta opresión. Reseñas:«Un inicio de serie emocionalmente complejo y repleto de suspense que te deja sin aliento.»Booklist «Una trama que mezcla con habilidad intriga política, magia poderosa y debilitante y los violentos mecanismos de la colonización, sumergiendo al lector en una trama tan turbulenta como cautivadora.»Kirkus Reviews «Una ventana abierta a las complejidades de las relaciones y emociones humanas, las tensiones familiares y la falsa cara pública que a veces se necesita en la política y en la corte [...] Un final apoteósico para una secuela.»Publishers Weekly «Los amantes de la fantasía, de Kiera Cass y de Suzanne Collins lo adorarán.»SLJ
Princesa de otoño, niño dragón: Cuentos de Shikanoko (Leyendas de Shikanoko #2)
by Lian HearnShikanoko ha sido humillado por el fracaso, y su destino, alguna vez diáfano, se ha empañado... La princesa de otoño y aquel chico consagrado para convertirse en el verdadero emperador ahora son fugitivos en el bosque, están solos y desprotegidos. En la cabaña del hechicero de la montaña ha nacido una nueva generación de Pobladores Antiguos, la Tribu Araña, no precisamente humana ni del todo demoniaca, y alcanzan la madurez rápidamente... Uno de los clanes en pugna por el poder emprende la retirada, pero el otro se ha adueñado de la capital, y los desastres naturales continúan la debacle. La crítica ha dicho... "Brillantemente imaginada, en la leyenda de Shikanoko hay drama, pasión y traición, incluso sacrificio y el placer a la antigua de no tener idea de lo que va a pasar más adelante. ¿Por qué demonios no había salido la continuación de esta saga? Michael Giltz, BookFilter "Esta historia de ritmo veloz sobre los cambios de dinastías japonesas establece de manera fascinante los conflictos y las relaciones humanas". Publishers Weekly "Una apasionada y trepidante historia de fantasía con emocionantes giros, intriga política, romance y un ambiente rico en detalles, mitología japonesa y desconocidas influencias del mundo sobrenatural" Karin Thogersen, Library Journal "La fluida prosa de Hearn y sus personajes moralmente ambiguos son mágicamente seductores". Kirkus Reviews
Princesa por sorpresa: Best Young Adult (Best Young Adult Ser.)
by Meg Cabot¿HAY ALGUNA CHICA QUE NO HAYA SOÑADO ALGUNA VEZ EN SU VIDA EN CONVERTIRSE EN UNA PRINCESA? El libro que inspiró la película más querida de Disney, Princesa por sorpresa, protagonizada por Anne Hathaway y Julie Andrews. Mia cree que su vida no puede ir a peor: es la más alta de la clase, plana como una tabla de planchar, no para de suspender álgebra, su madre tiene una cita con uno de sus profesores (¡y para más inri, con el de álgebra!), el chico que le gusta no le hace ni caso… No hay nada emocionante en su día a día. O eso piensa, hasta que de un día para otro le anuncian que es la heredera al trono de Genovia, un diminuto país europeo. Y de repente se le cae el mundo encima. Ahora tiene que dar clases de cómo ser princesa (¿desde cuándo se tiene que hacer eso?), conocer a su abuela materna (que no le cae nada bien) y, en definitiva, cambiar toda su vida. ¡Ella quiere seguir como siempre! Aunque eso signifique sufrir de desamor y recibir suspensos monumentales en cada ejercicio de álgebra. ¿Cómo podrá compaginar su nueva vida sin perder su identidad... o la cabeza? Porque nadie dijo que ser princesa fuera sencillo...
La princesa roja (BLOOD HEIR #Volumen)
by Amélie Wen ZhaoUna princesa fugitiva y un poder único: controlar la sangre. Un imperio sumido en la oscuridad. Y un mundo que vale la pena salvar. Anastacya Mikhailov nació con el poder de controlar la sangre del cuerpo de los demás, aunque nunca ha creído en sí misma. Sus peores pesadillas se convierten en realidad cuando su padre, el emperador de Cyrilia, fallece en un accidente en medio de la noche, y ella es condenada por asesinato. Sin embargo Ana sabe lo que vio: la cara del asesino de su padre desvaneciéndose en la oscuridad. Ahora debe huir, pero no va a quedarse de brazos cruzados. Empieza la carrera por descubrir la verdad. En un mundo donde la princesa es el monstruo y el bien y el mal se confunden en las sombras, Ana debe explorar el amor, la pérdida, el miedo y el odio, y descubrir cómo nuestras decisiones definen quiénes somos.
Princesas e príncipes vampiros
by Vianka Van Bokkem Josiane da Silva MattosMinha nova universidade é um mosteiro medieval reformado na Eslováquia chamado 'Dux Ducis' (líder dos líderes em latim). A universidade é administrada por professores de todo o mundo. Os monges a abandonaram há muitos anos, e não é exatamente o lugar que uma menina de dezoito anos gostaria de estar, só que eu não tenho escolha. Sou a princesa herdeira Paola Katarina da Suécia. Meus melhores amigos são a princesa herdeira Sofia Eleonora da Finlândia e o príncipe herdeiro Oskar Niklas da Noruega. No sexto dia no mosteiro, uma batida suave na porta me acordou. Dei uma olhada no relógio e era uma hora da manhã. Não havia ninguém lá, mas vi um rapaz de pijama andando descalço pelo jardim. A maneira rígida e lenta em que estava andando me fez pensar que ele era sonâmbulo. Segui-o e poucos minutos depois ele iniciou uma conversa arrepiante. -- Você é tão ingênua, Paola. Sempre tentando ajudar os outros, mesmo que sejam estranhos. Estou prestes a te ensinar uma lição que nenhum professor nesta universidade pode te ensinar. Quando o rapaz disse o meu nome, eu vi que ele não era sonâmbulo. Ele estava me atraindo para a sala de oração. -- Quem é você? Por que você me enganou para te seguir? O rapaz levou alguns segundos para responder, sem olhar para mim. -- Usei tantos nomes nos últimos 300 anos que não me lembro mais do meu nome de batismo; a maioria dos meus conhecidos me chamam de Patryk Lucescu.