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Theodosia Throckmorton has her hands full at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London. Her father may be head curator, but it is Theoand only Theowho is able to see all the black magic and ancient curses that still cling to the artifacts in the museum. Sneaking behind her fathers back, Theo uses old, nearly forgotten Egyptian magic to remove the curses and protect her father and the rest of the museum employees from the ancient, sinister forces that lurk in the museums dark hallways.

Theodosia Throckmorton is in a fix. Allowed to attend a reception given by one of the directors of her parents museum, she stumbles across Mr. Tetley of the British Museum in most unusual circumstances! Since Theo has last seen him in a showdown in an ancient Egyptian tomb, his reappearance could mean only one thing: the Serpents of Chaos are back.

Being able to detect black magic isnt all tea and crumpetsand for Theodosia Throckmorton, it can be a decidedly tricky business! When Sticky Will drags Theo to a magic show featuring the Great Awi Bubu, she quickly senses there is more to the magician than he lets on, setting in motion a chain of events she never could have bargained for.

Anya Seton's best-selling first novel, originally published in 1941, captures all the drama of the short life of Theodosia Burr (1783-1813). Her father, Aaron - Thomas Jefferson's vice president, most famous for his great duel with Alexander Hamilton - holds sway over young Theodosia's heart. But his arrogance forces her to choose between the man he insists she marry and her love for a young soldier, who will turn out to play a decisive role in her father's fate.

The thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestselling author John Grisham! In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk—and a lot about...

In Love Theodosia, Alexander Hamilton's son Philip and Burr's daughter Theodosia become smitten, though she is engaged to an artist and Philip is a rakish cad. But the two find each other's intellect irresistible, and in what unrolls like a Jane Austen novel of manners we find ourselves entangled with the Hamilton family once again as the children of famous enemies are driven together despite every reason not to be.

A daring escape. A jilted widower. When danger follows them to Texas, can trust and love conquer the shadows of the past? Theodosia “Theo” Jordan has survived eight years under the harsh rule of her aunt and uncle, waiting for the day she can claim her inheritance. When she overhears their deadly plot to kill her before her twenty-first birthday, Theo flees Atlanta and becomes a proxy bride, hoping for safety and a fresh start in small-town Texas. Houston Kingsley longs to rebuild the happy family he lost after his wife’s death. But after being jilted by a fraudulent mail-order bride,...

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic," The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time. The publication of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt on September 14th, 2001...

The most eagerly awaited presidential biography in years, Theodore Rex is a sequel to Edmund Morris’s classic bestseller The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. It begins by following the new President (still the youngest in American history) as he comes down from Mount Marcy, New York, to take his...

A Podcast series produced by Cottonwood Media In co-production with ZDF Based on the “Theodosia” TV Series produced by Cottonwood Media in co-production with ZDF and ZDF Studios Adapted for podcast and written by Claire Miller and Asher Pirie Line producer CINESON © Cottonwood Media – ZDF – ZDF Studios. All rights reserved. If poster of the series is used and subject to space limitation and if use of the poster: Photography Nicolas Velter / Creation RyskHosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.

A controversial challenge to the works of Ron Chernow and David McCullough Lin-Manuel Miranda's play "Hamilton" has reignited interest in the founding fathers; and it features Aaron Burr among its vibrant cast of characters. With Fallen Founder, Nancy Isenberg plumbs rare and obscure sources to...

My audiobook is about an employee who falls in love with her boss without her boss' knowledge. Then she plays the game of leaving her job when her boss shows no interest. The boss realizes that he fell for her during her absence and knowing that he can't live without her, pursues her until he finds her and brings her home.

Murder in the Garden of Enchantment The Constantinople Diaries: (A Madame Theodosia Mystery. Book1) “A liar is like a mirage. He would make you think the distance is near.” Constantinople 1900. A captivating murder mystery set in one of the world’s most exotic and cosmopolitan cities, where high society and royalty graced grand events and where the thing to do was to see and be seen. When Theodosia Vasileiou receives an invitation to attend what is expected to be one of the society events of the year – the wedding of Hamid, son of Ferid Pasha, to the beautiful Behice, youngest ...

The Rayne family is trapped in a rut of bad luck. And now, it's up to Lady Theodosia Rayne to steal back the Theodosia sword, a gladius that was pilfered by the rival, loathed Renshaw family. Hopefully, recovering the stolen sword will break the cycle and reverse her family's fate. Damian Renshaw, the Duke of Devlin, is feared by all - all, that is, except Lady Theodosia, the brazen spitfire who enters his home and wrestles an ancient relic from his wall.

Ancient civilizations knew that by looking at the stars on the night sky, they could better understand the earthly world around them. Today, we tend to look at the ground because we live busy lives and carry numerous responsibilities. Sometimes, we don’t even see what’s right in front of us. The universe speaks to us, and the expert linguists for that mysterious language are astrologists.

Miss Carol Cresswall bore witness to her parents' loveless union and is determined to avoid that same miserable fate. Her mother has altogether different plans—plans that include a match between Carol and Lord Gregory Renshaw. Despite his wealth and power, Carol has no interest in marrying a pompous man who goes out of his way to ignore her. Now, with their families coming together for the Christmastide season it's her mother's last-ditch effort to get them together. And Carol plans to avoid Gregory at all costs.

What happened this past weekend. And sometimes what happened on other days.

A wounded soldier:

When Captain Lucas Rayne returned from fighting Boney's forces, he was a shell of a man. A recluse who doesn't leave his family's estate, he's content to shut himself away. Until he meets Eve...

A woman alone in the world:

Eve Ormond spent most of her life following the drum alongside her late father. When his shameful actions bring death and pain to English soldiers, Eve is forced back to England an outcast.

A historical fiction book set in Virginia and the early United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Journey into the heart of America's untamed wilderness with "A Son of the West," where the spirit of exploration collides with the intimate complexities of love and familial bonds. Experience the life of Meriwether Lewis—not just as a celebrated explorer, but as a son shaped by his mother's enduring influence and a man grappling with his myriad passions and ambitions against the backdrop of a young nation. As the narrative unfolds, we meet Widow Lewis, a figure steeped in ...

Esta historia trata sobre dos personas de diferentes mundos que encuentran el amor. El jefe de un million de dolares que se enamoró de su empleada de bajo nivel y se casó con ella. Nos enseña que todo es posible si puedes soñar e imaginar qué puede llegar a ser. Emprende un viaje en este libro y sueña con tu vida y amor ideales. Es posible que seas tu único feliz para siempre.