The Shield and the Thorn

The Shield and the Thorn
Author: C. J. Brightley
Publisher: Spring Song Press
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2022-03-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Wraith saved the Fair Lands. Now he must save Fair hearts. When Lord Fenton Selby is accosted at his own back door by Miss Crocus Firethorn, a beautiful Fair maiden looking for the Wraith’s young ally Juniper, he’s torn as to whether to trust her any more than she trusts him. His charm and kindness quickly win her affection, until she finds out Fenton has known her cousin Juniper’s whereabouts all the time. Now Fenton must find a way to regain her trust, while a cunning new enemy, terrifying monsters, and risky bargains with several Fair lords all threaten their futures and their lives. It will take both Fenton and the Wraith to soften Fair hearts before they all come to ruin. The Shield and the Thorn is the final book of the completed duology The Wraith.

Shield of Three Lions

Shield of Three Lions
Author: Pamela Kaufman
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2010-12-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307545792

The first novel in the Alix of Wanthwaite series, by bestselling author Pamela Kaufman. Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands along the Scottish border are among the best in England. But when her family is killed and her lands seized, Alix is forced to flee from the only home she’s ever known. Her one hope of restoring her inheritance is to plead her case to King Richard the Lion Heart, who is far away in France, preparing to go on his Crusade. Alix resolves to follow him. She cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and takes the road south to London. Disguised as a beautiful young boy, Alix is more than befriended by the handsome and mysterious King Richard, even becoming his favorite page. Their relationship sets tongues wagging and places Alix in considerable danger as the battle for Jerusalem unfolds. “Richly rewarding, superbly written... The richness of the characters, the historical details, and the story as a whole make this novel a memorable reading experience.”—Chicago Sun-Times

The Thorn Princess

The Thorn Princess
Author: Bekah Harris
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-03-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781953658104

Ivy Hawthorne has always felt like an outsider, but now she is starting to wonder who-and what-she really is.She can see people's auras. Animals watch her wherever she goes, and worst of all, sometimes her dreams actually come true.But recently, things have gone from strange to downright bizarre.The animals have started following her. Strangers have started watching her. And when she gets angry or upset, inexplicable things are bound to happen.But the craziest thing of all is the sudden arrival of Barrett Forbes, a mysterious transfer student who finds her fascinating.The more she gets to know Barrett, the more she learns about the dark truth behind her lonely, isolated childhood. As she digs deeper into her past, Ivy discovers the shocking realities about her lineage and where her destiny lies.Filled with magic, romance, and mystery, The Thorn Princess is the first book in Bekah Harris' captivating new series, the Iron Crown Faerie Tales.

Journal

Journal
Author: Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 542
Release: 1903
Genre: Anthropology
ISBN:

Collapse (The Weight Of It All)

Collapse (The Weight Of It All)
Author: J J Thorn
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2021-10-04
Genre:
ISBN:

The tournament finals are starting, and the group's hard work has finally paid off. Fierce fights await, but they've proven time and again that they have what it takes to push through the pressure. They've trained, they've Ranked up, and they're ready. But when a catastrophe hits, no amount of hard work could have ever prepared them. Preparations are done and war is coming - will Terrence be able to protect himself OR his family from the world around him? What happens if your life and everything you knew is blown away within moments. Find out in the latest installment of 'The Weight Of It All, ' Collapse.

Prince of Thorns

Prince of Thorns
Author: Mark Lawrence
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2011-08-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101543299

BOOK ONE IN THE BROKEN EMPIRE TRILOGY “Prince of Thorns deserves attention as the work of an iconoclast who seems determined to turn that familiar thing, Medievalesque Fantasy Trilogy, entirely on its head.”—Locus When he was nine, he watched as his mother and brother were killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king... It’s time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what’s rightfully his. Since the day he hung pinned on the thorns of a briar patch and watched Count Renar’s men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him—and he has nothing left to lose. But treachery awaits him in his father’s castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce his will, can one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?

Shadow's Revenge

Shadow's Revenge
Author: Julie Earle
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2023-08-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1398407461

In Shadow’s Revenge, Amy finds herself pulled back into the magical world she once knew so well. Years after her first journey through the gate, she is now a grown woman with a child of her own. But when her daughter tells her about a magical gate in their garden, Amy can’t resist the call to adventure once more. As Amy steps back into the world of fairies and enchantment, she reunites with old friends Thorn, Amy, and Brownie. But their mission is urgent: they must stop Shadow, a banished entity who has returned and threatens to take over fairyland. Their task becomes even more perilous when they learn that they must also rescue the daughter of the guardian of the land of the moving rocks. Together, Amy and her companions journey through the land of temptations and face numerous trials and dangers. From the field of illusions to the winter wonderland of Jack Frost, their quest takes them to unexpected places. As the stakes grow higher, Amy must race against time to save her daughter and the other captives before Shadow’s revenge is complete. Will they succeed in their quest, or will Shadow triumph and take over fairyland once and for all? Find out by stepping through the gate - if you dare.