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Nia never imagined becoming the fake mistress of a terrifying Fey prince known as the Dream Stalker. But that’s exactly what happens when she ventures into Brocéliande to rescue her lover, Raphael. Sometimes, fate has a twisted sense of humor. Captured by the prince, Nia quickly learns he’s a beautiful, living nightmare. He soon discovers her hidden talent—mind control—and gives her no choice but to serve him. Avalon Tower believes it’s a good idea, too.

A war fueled by the powers of dark sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard—for Prester John, the High King, lies dying. And with his death, the Storm King, the undead ruler of the elf-like Sithi, seizes the chance to regain his lost realm through a pact with the newly ascended king. Knowing the consequences of this bargain, the king’s younger brother joins with a small, scattered group of scholars, the League of the Scroll, to confront the true danger threatening Osten Ard.

Ayckbourn’s celebrated triology The Norman Conquests—three hilarious and poignant plays depicting the same six characters in one house over one weekend, namely Norman and his romantic follies.

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies with Sidney Noir. This collection comprises of all new stories set in Sidney, Australia, by 14 authors of crime fiction....

A collection of dramas by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Mamet A novelist, playwright, filmmaker and director, David Mamet ranks among America’s most famous living writers. He has penned more than 40 stage plays and over 20 screenplays, won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize...

In all his years of bounty hunting, not one injury could rival the pain Lou Prophet felt when he thought he’d lost his old partner Louisa Bonaventure. Now that he’s rescued her from the brink of death in Mexico, they’re seeking a fresh start in Juniper, Wyoming, which had once been called Helldorado before Lou’s friend, “Hell-Bringin’” Hiram Severin, cleaned it up. Or thought he had.... 

You Never Can Tell was originally born out of a bet that Shaw couldn't write a "seaside comedy" (a popular theatrical genre at that time). The result is perhaps the most surprising of Shaw's plays, complete with marital mayhem, tangled romance, and even doubtful dentistry. Despite the play's lighthearted tone, it's really another of Shaw's brilliantly observed social treatises, this time in the guise of a light comedy.

The Restoration Project explores Saint Benedict’s twelve steps of humility, revealing how this ancient guide leads to wisdom, strength, and love. The audiobook weaves prayer, poetry, and art with contemporary stories of brokenness, joy, and discovery to guide the reader to a place of spiritual renewal. The audiobook is a cornerstone of a national initiative, also called The Restoration Project.

Christopher Lee's highly-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 history of the British Empire. Britain had the biggest empire the world has ever known. At one time a quarter of the global land mass was British. Over a third of the world was insured at Lloyds. At his coronation, more than 400...

In Table Manners, the action occurs in the dining room of Mother’s house, where a conventional middle-class family is attempting to have a pleasant country weekend. But they are no match for Norman, the bane of the family, who horrifies everyone by doing exactly as he likes.

Four clergymen seek to make sense of their mission while being torn in all directions by the Church of England. After a critically-lauded debut in 1990 at London’s National Theatre, Racing Demon went on to earn universal acclaim. More than 20 years later, David Hare’s bold and moving revelations on gay ordination and the doctrine of the priesthood ring more resoundingly than ever.

From the producers of the Number One bestselling CD The Wit of Cricket, here is a brand new collection of the funniest cricket stories at home and abroad, recorded live at Great Brickhill Cricket Club in Bedfordshire. Join in the laughter at hilarious anecdotes about the Ashes, overseas tours, sledging, Test Match Special, and much more!

Nachdem Hayden von ausgerechnet zwei der Männer, denen ihr Herz längst gehört, vor eine weitreichende Entscheidung gestellt wird, muss sie sich nicht nur ihrem Gefühlschaos stellen, sondern auch ein paar Wahrheiten auf den Tisch legen. Die Knightstone wird von den Vampiren belagert. Miranda scheint auf keinen Kompromiss aus zu sein, sondern auf Krieg. Auf Blut, Tod und Vergeltung. Haydens Schlichtungsversuche führen sie geradewegs zwischen die Fronten und zu den letzten Puzzlestücken ihrer familiären Vergangenheit. Ein Kampf zwischen Rache und Vergebung entbrennt.

Statt an der renommierten Tanzhochschule ihrer Träume landet die 19-jährige Hayden nach dem Sommer vor den Toren einer unbekannten Akademie, für deren Studienplatz ihre Eltern sie vor Jahren eingeschrieben haben. Auch in ihr soll eine Elementarkraft schlummern, doch wenn das wahr ist, schlummert sie verdammt tief, denn Hayden hat keine Ahnung, wie sie die Magie in sich wecken und die Eignungstests an der Knightstone bestehen soll. Als wäre das nicht genug, stolpert sie auf dem Campus einem attraktiven Masterstudenten in den Schoß, dessen charmantes Lächeln sich schnell als Fassade entpuppt.

Ted Willis began his creative life in amateur theatre and journalism before moving into writing for films, TV and radio, and was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most prolific writer for television. His best-known creation was the hit police procedural Dixon of Dock Green which he based on the stories told to him by a policeman friend. This radio anthology includes five of his best-loved crime tales from the 1960s, '70s and '80s.

When Merv and Pam got divorced, that should have been the end of their relationship. But here they are, trying to turn a veggie-and-vodka bistro in a cyber café, while Merv is still living in Pam's front garden in a small caravan. Merv's dreams of being a rock star failed a long time ago, so the Cyber Pass is now his only hope.

In the second “battle” of Ayckbourn’s celebrated triology The Norman Conquests, we rejoin the family weekend, this time hearing the events in the living room, where Norman gets drunk on homemade dandelion wine – and all hell breaks loose. Norman unleashes his merry brand of manipulative charm on the hapless guests and even his most formidable opponents go down in defeat on the drawing room rug.

Der Beziehungsalltag zu fünft erweist sich als schwieriger als gedacht. Unsere Wohnsituation macht es uns nicht einfach, hinzu kommen der Lernstress in meinem vierten Jahr an der Knightstone, Silas' neuer Job, Isaacs Verpflichtungen in Nebraska, Kains Doppelleben und Hunters und meine Geheimnistuerei, weil ich nach wie vor seine Studentin bin. Wen wundert es, dass ausgerechnet unser gemeinsames Liebesleben auf der Strecke bleibt?

The third “battle” of Ayckbourn’s celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests, returns us to the same weekend in the country, but this time to the setting of Mother’s overgrown English country garden. Something more troublesome than brambles is lurking among the roses. Havoc ensues among the flora and fauna, as this cynical masterpiece makes its way to a hilarious conclusion.

Der erste Tag an Nicos neuer Schule wird für ihn zu einer Herausforderung. Sein Rivale Pauli und seine Crew haben es auf Nico abgesehen. Zum Glück helfen Nico seine drolligen neuen Freunde Truschel und Benito mit ihren Geisterkräften. Ein Mädchen aus Syrien, Jamila, beeindruckt Nico sehr und dann gibt es auch noch eine Gartenparty für die ganze Klasse.