Mostrando títulos en Antologías y Cuentos Cortos

Gautier : le preux d'Aquitaine Au cœur des vastes plaines d'Europe, alors que l'Empire romain vacille sous les assauts d'Attila, un héros s'élève : Gautier, le preux d'Aquitaine. Entre batailles sanglantes et complots politiques, il manie son épée légendaire, Mimaing, et défend sa patrie avec courage et sagesse. Inspirée des épopées médiévales et des fragments perdus du Waltharius et de Waldere, cette novella mêle histoire, légende et héroïsme, retraçant le destin d'un homme qui lutte pour la gloire, la justice et la survie de son peuple.

Venturing into the bustling city was her family's last hope to save their struggling farm. Little did she know that fate had other plans. In New York, Lillian Guilford loses her job at a textile mill and takes on a daring disguise to secure a new position as an author of Penny Bloods. Her gripping tales provide both escape and livelihood, but her success comes at a cost. Lillian must navigate a precarious balancing act, concealing her true identity while being drawn to the handsome owner of the publishing house, Apollo Donovan. Shadows lurk on the edges of her life, threatening to unravel ...

In the wake of Katherine Howard's tragic fall, the Tudor court finds a new queen in Catherine Parr, a woman of intellect, resilience, and strategic acumen. Determined to leave her mark, Catherine navigates the complex and dangerous world of Tudor politics with grace and wisdom. Her arrival brings a fresh perspective to the court, forging bonds with Henry VIII's children and influencing their futures. Through the watchful eyes of Eleanor, a seasoned lady-in-waiting who has served all of Henry's queens, we witness Catherine's journey from reluctant bride to influential queen. Eleanor's ...

Set largely in the 1990s, the 12 linked stories in Joel Mowdy’s first book take place in and around Mastic Beach, a community on New York’s Long Island that’s close to the wealthy Hamptons but afflicted by widespread poverty. Mostly in their teens and early 20s, the characters struggle to become independent in various ways, ranging from taking typical low-paying jobs - hotel laundry, janitorial, restaurant, and landscaping work - to highly ingenious schemes, to exchanging sexual favors for a place to stay.

This collection of stories set in the Anglo-Saxon period begins with a novella about Brother Boniface, a monk who becomes the victim of a Viking raid. It also includes the story of Offa’s single combat in the English homeland of Angeln, Sigurd’s fight with the dragon Fafnir, Beowulf’s fight with the troll-wife, and several other lays and legends including a poem which explores what might have happened if the greatest Celtic warrior (King Arthur) were to be matched with the greatest Germanic warrior (Beowulf).

Ring of White Roses: Two Short Stories Featuring King Richard III. PORT IN A STORM. A stranded modern-day traveller in the little town of Bridport encounters what she thinks is a film crew in action. She's wrong. The strands of time have unwoven and King Richard is in town, enjoying a relaxing banquet after dealing with the Duke of Buckingham's rebellion. MERCY JESU-- A story based on the legend that during the Scottish wars of the early 1480's, Richard Duke of Gloucester took a Scottish mistress and gave her a ring with the inscription Mercy Jesu. (The ring does in fact exist but its ...

A mysterious inheritance. A haunted castle. And a dark romance that will unravel secrets long buried. Amelia Whitmore’s life is far from ideal. Struggling financially and desperate for a new start, she receives an unexpected summons that could change everything: an inheritance from a distant relative she barely knew, tied to the enigmatic and reclusive owner of Cadworth Castle, Lucien Blackwood. With little to lose, Amelia journeys to the foreboding castle, hoping for a fresh beginning—but instead, she steps into a world filled with shadowed secrets. Lucien, the brooding and mysterious ...

Embark on a journey through the captivating tapestry of Tudor history with Eleanor, a seasoned courtier entwined in the grand theater of power, alliances, and ambition during Henry VIII's reign. As the aftermath of Anne of Cleves' divorce ushers in a new era, Eleanor takes the inexperienced Katherine Howard under her wing. Witness the mentorship unfold, revealing Eleanor's protective instincts, sage counsel, and a front-row seat to the king's infatuation. In this meticulously researched historical narrative, explore the delicate dance of courtly life and the enduring impact of mentorship ...

America's black intellectuals - writers, historians, educators, and community activists - have made major contributions to the struggle for equality and human rights throughout American public life. The key streams of thought that gave rise to the intellectual traditions associated with African Americans emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries. These same traditions continue to develop and influence social and political processes today.

¿Navidad en la Regencia? ¡Claro que sí! Disfruta de esta novela corta en la que podrás atisbar qué pasó con los duques de Worcester, Elywood y Bristolbridge, y de sus mujeres: Nessa, Isla y Anne. En Gales y en Navidad, nada menos. Pero también descubre la historia de Maude, la adorable hermana menor de los Atholl, y de Samuel. Habrá mucho romance, tradiciones navideñas y detalles que te encantará conocer. El mundo de la Regencia en su esplendor, y con muchas emociones.

"Tales from the Tap: A Funny History of Beer and Brewing" Hilarious Stories of Ale, Laughter, and the Misadventures of Brewers Through the Ages Raise your glass to the ultimate celebration of beer, brewing, and the hilariously unexpected! Tales from the Tap is a laugh-out-loud journey through brewing history, packed with wild mishaps, bold experiments, and the quirky characters who shaped the frothy world of beer. From ancient empires to the digital age, this book uncovers the untold stories of brewers who dared to dream—and occasionally spilled their dreams all over the floor. Each ...

Lance Gordon’s running out of room and time. Back in the Sierras he killed the man who murdered his father. Unfortunately that man turned out to be a Deputy Marshal, and now Lance has a price on his head. Like Alan Ladd as Shane, Lance wants only to live in peace, but he’ll have to go through hell to get there. Running from the law and the cavalry, Lance heads for the one place no sheriff or soldier will go—into the territory ruled by The Baron of Coyote River.

In this prequel to the exciting Prohibition-era Galliano Club historical fiction thriller series, go on the road with three unforgettable characters and experience their timeless tales of risk, determination, and danger during the Roaring Twenties.

A highly anticipated, bold new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours—three linked visionary narratives set in the ever-mysterious, turbulent city of New York In each section of Michael Cunningham's new book, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, an older...

Giselle Kennedy's journey continues in the second book of the series, as she finds herself in a precarious situation with the man who once held her captive. As Giselle tends to Santiago's injuries and protects him from danger, she begins to develop a bond with him that she can't ignore. But when Giselle realizes that Santiago has taken her precious locket, she starts to question their relationship and wonders if she can ever trust him. As they travel together to Fort Hall, Giselle must decide whether to stay with Santiago or leave him behind. At the inn, Giselle is offered help by a group ...

Heartbroken and alone, Lucy Patterson retreats to a crumbling Victorian house in Otley for Christmas. Behind the dusty shelves of its library she finds the impossible, a hidden passage that leads not to another room, but to December 1885.

The teacher Judith had developed a very particular method of teaching, she told the children the story with stories. This way of telling history, geography and everything related to culture, folklore, our traditions and our values as a nation, had granted her a very special affection with her students and parents who held her in great esteem and appreciation. Her children, as she was called, would leave her classroom with a special love for Panama. Judith had already retired a few years ago, but she continued with what she called her second marriage, education and her children.

*Note: this is a prequel related to the Devil & Angel stories. Tall, dark and devilishly handsome footman Kent Lynch takes the new hall-boy, young comely Gavin under his wing… brooding his with instruction in his duties and methods, and giving him discipline when needed, which Gavin quite enjoys. In the grand, bustling halls of Westbury Estate, a tale of forbidden love and unexpected connection unfolds. At the center of this story are Kent, a seasoned and disciplined servant, and Gavin, a young hall boy whose arrival at the estate brightens footman Kent Lynch's days… and nights.

A young woman with a shiner on her eye flees danger in Phenix City, hoping for a better life. An abusive boyfriend and the local law pursue. She may face new dangers hitchhiking south. Will she find the new life she longs for?

Feast of the Innocents : A Christmas Tale of Richard III and his Son - It is Bleak Midwinter, and a snowstorm engulfs Middleham Castle. Young Edward finds himself spirited away by a mysterious old woman. What could she possibly want with the young heir of the Duke of Gloucester? A short Winter story, featuring a heart warming tale of father & son, and a woman's grief for her long dead child from the best-selling author of I,RICHARD PLANTAGENET. Approximately 45 pages