Showing results by author "Rebecca Ross"

Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. Growing up in Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions - art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge - Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, Brienna's greatest fear comes true - she is left without a patron. But months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage.

Wie jedes Mädchen im Haus Magnalia fiebert Brienna der Sommersonnenwende entgegen, wenn sie als Berufene ein neues Leben bei einem Schutzherrn beginnt. Sie folgt dem Angebot eines Lords, auch wenn sie dafür von Master Cartier Abschied nehmen muss. Schon bald wird ihr klar, dass sie in einem Netz aus Intrigen gefangen ist: Mit Hilfe ihrer besonderen Gabe soll sie den König stürzen. Als sie Cartier wiedersieht, muss sie sich entscheiden, ob sie ihrer Familie oder ihrem Herzen die Treue hält.

The June 6, 2005 issue of The New Yorker includes: "Ladies First" by Rebecca Mead, "Best in Class" by Margaret Talbot, "Talking Chimp Gives his First Press Conference" by Paul Simms, "The Retreat" by Jonathan Franzen,"The Record Effect" by Alex Ross, and "The Current Cinema" by Anthony Lane.

A dazzling debut and the first part of a thrilling trilogy from an extraordinary new talent. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Sarah J. Maas. Born out of wedlock, Brienna is cast off by her noble family and sent to Magnolia House - a boarding house for those looking to study the passions: art, music, dramatics, wit and knowledge. Brienna must discover her passion and train hard to perfect her skill, in the hope that she will one day graduate and be chosen by a wealthy patron....