Fiction - Fantasy - Historical

For a moment Sabrina had felt unsteady on her feet as though the ground beneath her was out of kilter and she leaned against the shop frontage of Hudson's. It took a few blinks of her eyes to register that she was still on...

Emperor Septimius Severus' war against the Caledonians has ended with a peace treaty. Rome has won. As a reward for the blood they have shed, many of Rome's warriors have been granted a reprieve from duty, including Lucius Metellus Anguis, prefect of the now...

Winter blankets the land, and more than just hope has died. Prevented from invading the Fhrey homeland by the tower of Avempartha, the western army seeks a way across the Nidwalden River before the fane obtains the secret of dragons. As time runs out...

The second volume of the Hussite Trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of The Witcher takes Reynevan - scoundrel, magician, possibly a fool - into the depths of war as he attempts to navigate the religious fervors of the fifteenth century.When the...

Winter has passed, taking with it the hope of peace. The state of Wei deploy an increasing number of cultivators and soldiers, intent on taking over the state of Shen. Caught in-between the armies is Wu Ying's village and all those that he cares...

As an inner sect member in the Verdant Green Waters, Long Wu Ying must navigate the customs of the cultivators and choose his secondary occupation. From immortal alchemists, blacksmiths, physicians, martial specialists and more, Wu Ying must find an occupation that defines and contributes...

Calcutta, 1813. Lady Daphne St. Clair, who as an Extraordinary Bounder is capable of transporting herself anywhere in the world with a thought, has longed to serve in the Army for years. But an unexpected weakness at the sight of blood makes her responsible...

A year has passed since the Battle for Two Bridges, and Kazuchiyo is once again sent out to wage war in Lord Aritaka's name. With Yagi and Amai at his side, he ventures west into a new province in search of allies that will...

First published in 1726, "Gulliver's Travels - Into Several Remote Nations of the World" is a prose satire by Jonathan Swift that satirises human nature and the "travellers' tales" genre of literature popular at the time. Swift's best known work, it was incredibly successful...

After she had set the genie free and fulfilled the last of her promised wishes, Nardeane found herself periodically struggling with depressive states, longing to relive the heights of the experiences she had endured with her mystic friend. Though she was left with an...

The third book in a new series featuring Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.In this continuation of a new twist to the Sherlock Holmes' canon, Holmes and Watson reluctantly search for a missing sailor...and stumble on a sinister plan to embarrass and de-throne Queen Victoria....

Myth and magic meet Scottish history. Scotland, 9th century. An unlikely warrior forges unusual alliances as his way of life comes under attack from a deadly foe. Farm labourer Donnell worships the old gods, sleeps in the stables and trusts the circle of Mor-druids...

"I was enthralled from the first chapter..." - Reader reviewEvery secret has its price. When a seller of secrets is caught in a deadly conspiracy, she'll discover how high a price she's willing to pay to uncover the truth...Among the unsavory streets of Oedija,...

He never wanted to be king, but now there is no turning back.Alex has just become the king of the island nation of Sardonia. The second son of the king, he never expected to inherit the crown, never wanted to be king. Alex is...

Welcome to an Alternate Victorian London, where the British Empire faces its darkest time. 'Colossus of the Thames' takes you into to an edgy, atmospheric steampunk world of airships and automatic cabs, unruly clocks and battleship junk. A paranoid government willing to use any...

The People of the Mist, an intoxicating mix of adventure, fantasy, and romance, is an underappreciated classic of English literature. Lesser-known among Rider's works, this novel is perhaps more famous for being the origin of the phrase "Per Ardua ad Astra"--through hardship to the...

Killing her uncle has always haunted Ophelia Oatman. More disturbing is finding out he's still alive.As a young frontier girl, Ophelia Oatman ran away from a polygamist settlement in Utah after her uncle sexually assaulted her and she became "damaged goods." At twenty-six, Ophelia's...

When four guilty men are acquitted of a horrific crime, a prophetic vision is set in motion and a group of magicians must trust in each other to prevent a powerful beast from being released, a demon hell bent on destroying what remains of...

Magics, murder, and mermaid tears...An uncivilised vampiri has stolen the Moria Pearls! Miss Elinor Avely and her tiny companion, Aldreda, are determined to chase the rascal to London - despite warnings to keep Elinor's Gift a secret, and the perturbing news that a royal...

The country of Noryn has been part of the world war ever since Princess Corinne Kinroth can remember. And though she has seen her father lead their nation with skill and tact, she can't deny her calling to become the next heir and finish...

H. Rider Haggard's Benita, An African Romance portrays a strong and brave protagonist as she embarks on a classic adventure. Set in Africa during the early 19th century, Benita, An African Romance features hidden temples, lost treasure, shipwrecks, reincarnations, run-ins with natives, and ghosts....

When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire, they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is...

What began as a simple visit with a friend quickly turns into an experience of revelation when Allan Quatermain and his dear friend, Lady Ragnall, inhale the smoke of an ancient Egyptian herb. Lady Ragnall, a widow, and the great explorer, Alan Quatermain share...

When Brother John, a man known for wandering around Africa for years, tells Allan Quatermain about a rare and gorgeous orchid hidden in the wild flora of Africa, Quatermain is determined to find one. When he does, he travels to England and meets Stephen...

Author: V. E. SchwabISBN-10: 8200018075ISBN-13: 9798200018079Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2015Format: CDWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 5.60h x 5.80w x 1.20d

Author: Charlie N. HolmbergISBN-10: 1665223510ISBN-13: 9781665223515Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/17/2018Format: MP3 CDWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.69h x 5.43w x 0.63d

SHE TRADED IN HER CROWN... FOR A BOW AND ARROW. As a Syphon and a princess, I was meant to rule the Kingdom of D'Land with healing hands, but I have only brought death. A foolish dalliance in romance with my betrothed led to...

Cast adrift on the Indian Ocean, Maria carries a terrible secret. Wherever she goes, death soon follows, and she's powerless to prevent it.William McGregor boarded the SS Trevessa in search of adventure, but he gets more than he bargained for when he saves the...

For A fe, the beautiful, adopted daughter of Drui healer Ethne and her warrior partner Ruadh, life revolves around the sacred beauty and ancient mystery of the Old Ways. Surrounded by lush, green trees and frolicsome wildlife, the Forest School has been the heart...

A girl with flame-red hair and an untamed spirit, Aislinn - daughter of the high king of the Central Kingdom - has spent nearly all her life among the animals, forests, and fields of her land. Raised in a community steeped in both Pagani...

This new novel from Marion Husband, best-selling author of the Boy I Love trilogy, is a story of adultery, love and redemption. 'Husband's stunning writing and inspired prose lend well to her honest characters . . . read when you're in the mood for...

"Foxfairy" is not an adequate translation of the Chinese "HULIJING", which is a dangerous supernatural creature, a ghostly shapeshifter, cunning and wily as a fox, and irresistibly alluring as a beautiful woman. The HULIJING is an appropriate symbol for this story of love, longing,...

With Boston in the throes of a sweltering summer, and an outbreak of small pox plunging the city into panic, Ethan Kaille, thieftaker and conjurer, seeks to scratch out a living and keep safe those he loves. But British soldiers patrol the lanes, and...

In 1914, the war to end all wars turns the worlds of John Patrick Scott, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, Rebecca West and Harry Houdini upside down. Doyle goes back to ancient China in his hunt for that "red book" to help him...

After almost a year of working together, Grace and Euan Cameron have become the premiere Watcher and Companion team for the history-guarding Council. When Grace is suddenly called on a solo assignment, Euan protests her going alone, afraid of being in a position where...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is obsessed with a legendary red book. Its peculiar stories have come to life, and rumors claim that it has rewritten its own endings. Convinced that possessing this book will help him write his ever-popular Sherlock Holmes stories, he takes...

A wanderer. An outcast. A Queen. Against the customs of the land, Kigal is amongst the few still willing to bury the dead. It is a life that has left her wandering, without friend or home, but she spreads her message of justice for...

A young man Practically on his own. suddenly thrust into a world of war and magic against a terrible evil. finding his place in this new reality won't be easy. An unknown evil and powerful creatures bent on destroying the world as he knows...

NEW SERIES FROM R. J. LARSON Legendary creatures have emerged from ancient realms to stalk mortals. Words, long forgotten, are spoken for the first time in a thousand years, and the soul of an ancient forsaken empire is stirring to life. One family has...

Series: Capt. Jesamiah Acorne & his ship, 1719VOYAGE FIVE: ON THE ACCOUNTCaptain Jesamiah Acorne is in trouble. Again. Arrested for treason and smuggling, believing his beloved ship Sea Witch lies wrecked on England's North Devon Coast, his only hope of escaping the noose is...

Pen & ink pictures explore a fantastical history of dragon evolving alongside humans. Short, whimsical, commentary with a subtle message of learning to work with those who look different and have different talents.Eighteen black and white drawings illustrate the rise of civilization, and how...

The Unicorn Tapestries in New York are a medieval masterpiece-and a mystery. No one knows who wove them, who for, or when. Elayne knows . . . kinda. At least, she's been told by her father that their ancestor wove them. Not only that,...

Now an HBO(R) series from J.J. Abrams (executive producer of Westworld), Misha Green (creator of Underground), and Jordan Peele (director of Get Out and Us), this brilliant and imaginative novel by critically acclaimed author Matt Ruff makes visceral the terrors of Jim Crow America,...

Ever wonder who or what delivered the elements of life to Earth and gave our world its first drink of water?What happened when Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens met for the first time?Who inspired that first human to use symbols to write the first words?Where...

A warrior running from his future. A djinn running from her past. Can they save the city...or will they doom it?Tripoli, 1289: Trapped by black magic in a hostile future, John Bessarion is determined to find his way home to a family and homeland...

Osraighe: Ireland's shadowy centre, a desolate region of forest, marshes and mountainous terrain where unwary travellers are 'swallowed' and never seen again.Caught up in an intra-tribal conflict when her latest mission turns sour, the woman warrior Liath Luachra finds herself coerced into a new...

Fate, time, and destiny have a way of balancing the scales set off-kilter by the actions of the greedy, whose desires are driven by a never satisfied lust to have more. Sky Tipio, a budding young Navajo artist living near Silver City, New Mexico,...

Ireland 188 A.D: A land of tribal affiliations, secret alliances and treacherous rivalries.Liath Luachra, the young - and deadly - woman warrior, has survived two brutal years with mercenary war party "The Friendly Ones" but now the winds are shifting. Dispatched on a murderous...

A secret affair. A disfiguring punishment. A burning need for revenge.Kyrra d'Aliente has a bad reputation and an arm made of metal.Cast out of the safe and luxurious world of silk to which she was born, played as a pawn in a game of...

In 1945 seventeen-year-old Sal Hecht feels like a prisoner in New York City. For four years, he dreamt of fighting in the Second World War and being a hero. Now that the war has ended, it seems, at least to Sal, that his life...