Download or read book The Stolen Emperor written by Mrs. Hugh Fraser and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Emperor s Pearl written by Robert van Gulik and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It all begins on the night of the Poo-yang dragonboat races in 699 A.D.: a drummer in the leading boat collapses, and the body of a beautiful young woman turns up in a deserted country mansion. There, Judge Dee—tribunal magistrate, inquisitor, and public avenger—steps in to investigate the murders and return order to the Tang Dynasty. In The Emperor’s Pearl, the judge discovers that these two deaths are connected by an ancient tragedy involving a near-legendary treasure stolen from the Imperial Harem one hundred years earlier. The terrifying figure of the White Lady, a river goddess enshrined on a bloodstained altar, looms in the background of the investigation. Clues are few and elusive, but under the expert hand of Robert van Gulik, this mythic jigsaw puzzle assembles itself into a taut mystery. “If you have not yet discovered Judge Dee and his faithful Sgt. Hoong, I envy you that initial pleasure which comes from the discovery of a great detective story. For the magistrate of Poo-yang belongs in that select group of fictional detectives headed by the renowned Sherlock Holmes.”—Robert Kirsch, Los AngelesTimes “The title of this book and the book itself have much in common. Each is a jewel, a rare and precious find.”—AtlantaTimes
Download or read book Emperor s World written by William "Bi James William "Bill" Gibson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Emperor's World" is the story a stallion and a herd of mares that he rustled from ranches in Colorado. He leads his herd up into the rugged mountain valleys of western Colorado. The herd affects many people who come into contact with the horses. An old Indian eventually affects all the peoples' lives even more profoundly than the horses. Three young couples, and their parents' lives, are followed as the youngsters mature from teenagers to adulthood all affected by the horses in the hills. There are light and happy moments during their carefree years as well as more serious consequences. One girl miraculously recovers from a near death accident. Th e Angel that brought the miracle had also had contact with the herd. A kidnapping and a murder are also caused by the herd of horses' presence. This crime leads to an investigation that has several unexpected turns. A dangerous high speed pursuit leads to the end of the criminal acts and a tragedy for two families. "Emperor's World" has two parallel paths. One tells about the horses and their lives up in the mountains. The second path is about all the people involved. The story mergers the two paths into one. "Emperor's World" is an entertaining and easy read. Th e story orchestrates all the human emotions; love, hate, greed, happiness, with large choruses of humor, smiles, and tears.
Download or read book The Stolen Throne written by Harry Turtledove and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1995 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BORDER WARS An uneasy peace had prevailed these last few years between the Empire of Videssos and rival Makuran. But now Makuran's King of Kings alerted his border holdings--even the small fortress where Abivard's father was lord--to prepare for barbarian raids. But Abivard himself received a warning of a different sort: an eerie prophecy of a field, a hill, and a shield shining across the sea. Before a season had turned, his father and his King lay dead upon the field of battle--the very place foreseen in the vision. Abivard hastened home to defend his family and his land. To his dismay, the most urgent danger came not from marauding tribes, or from Videssos, but from the capital. An obscure and greedy bureaucrat had captured the crown; the rightful heir had disappeared, and no mortal man would say where he might be found. Abivard's strange fate would lead him to his King, though, and on through peril to the very brink of greatness--and of doom! FIRST TIME IN PRINT
Download or read book The Book of Stolen Dreams written by David Farr and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhilarating, wondrous middle grade debut about a brother and sister on a quest that “swoops from thrilling to terrifying to heartwarming and back again” (BookPage) to defeat a tyrannical ruler and protect a magical book. “[W]ill appeal to readers of Kelly Barnhill and Lemony Snicket” (Publishers Weekly). Rachel and Robert live a gray, dreary life under the rule of cruel and calculating Charles Malstain. That is, until one night, when their librarian father enlists their help to steal a forbidden book. Before their father is captured, Rachel and Robert are given one mission: find the missing final page. But to uncover the secrets of The Book of Stolen Dreams, the siblings must face darkness and combat many evils to be rewarded with the astonishing, magical truth about the book. Nevertheless, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it from falling into Charles Malstain’s hands. For if it does, he could rule their world forever.
Download or read book The EMPEROR S OLD CLOTHES written by FRANK HELLER and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Emperor s Revenge written by Clive Cussler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oregon crew must work without their usual resources when a rogue hacker empties their bank account in this action-packed installment from the #1 New York Times–bestselling grand master of adventure. When a bank heist during the Monaco Grand Priz decimates the Corporation’s “offshore” account, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves unexpectedly vulnerable. Without his usual financial assets, Juan must trust a woman from his past, an old friend from his days with the CIA, to help him keep his team safe. Together, they’ll face a mysterious hacker with a brutal vendetta. It is only after the hunt begins that the enormity of the plan comes into focus: the bank theft is just the first step in a plot that will result in the deaths of millions and bring the world’s economies to a standstill. The catalyst for the scheme? A stunning document stolen during Napoleon’s disastrous invasion of Russia. But two hundred years later, it may be the thing that brings Europe to its knees.
Download or read book The Stolen Oracle written by Jay Williams and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book God Emperor of Dune written by Frank Herbert and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Four in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time Millennia have passed on Arrakis, and the once-desert planet is green with life. Leto Atreides, the son of the world’s savior, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, is still alive but far from human. To preserve humanity’s future, he sacrificed his own by merging with a sandworm, granting him near immortality as God Emperor of Dune for the past thirty-five hundred years. Leto’s rule is not a benevolent one. His transformation has made not only his appearance but his morality inhuman. A rebellion, led by Siona, a member of the Atreides family, has risen to oppose the despot’s rule. But Siona is unaware that Leto’s vision of a Golden Path for humanity requires her to fulfill a destiny she never wanted—or could possibly conceive....
Download or read book The Emperor s Assassin written by T.F. Banks and published by Dell. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For twenty years, England and France have been at war. Now the war has come home… On a sunny July day in 1815, Plymouth Sound is crowded with boats vying for a view of England’s great battleship HMS Bellerophon. For aboard the vessel is the stout little Frenchman who threw the world into chaos. In London, some people clamor for Napoleon’s execution, others for his exile, and still others for a civil trial on English soil. For one humble London detective, the debate has turned deadly. Bow Street Runner Henry Morton has a murder to solve--and Napoleon himself is at the heart of the matter. The victim is a Frenchwoman, the mistress of a count. Soon Morton is racing through a demimonde of French expatriates, Bonapartists, fanatical Royalists, and one very dangerous, drunken petty crook. From an exotic London brothel to a scene of carnage on a Dartmoor farm, the detective enters a covert war over Napoleon’s fate. And amid the betrayal, deception, and murder, Morton will face a waterloo of his own.
Download or read book The Emperor s Candlesticks written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Emperor s Revenge written by Clive Cussler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oregon crew must work without their usual resources when a rogue hacker empties their bank account in this action-packed installment from the #1 New York Times–bestselling grand master of adventure. When a bank heist during the Monaco Grand Prix decimates the Corporation’s “offshore” account, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves unexpectedly vulnerable. Without his usual financial assets, Juan must trust a woman from his past, an old friend from his days with the CIA, to help him keep his team safe. Together, they’ll face a mysterious hacker with a brutal vendetta. It is only after the hunt begins that the enormity of the plan comes into focus: the bank theft is just the first step in a plot that will result in the deaths of millions and bring the world’s economies to a standstill. The catalyst for the scheme? A stunning document stolen during Napoleon’s disastrous invasion of Russia. But two hundred years later, it may be the thing that brings Europe to its knees.
Download or read book The Fortnightly Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Dune Companion written by Donald E. Palumbo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion to Frank Herbert's six original Dune novels--Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune--provides an encyclopedia of characters, locations, terms and other elements, and highlights the series' underrated aesthetic integrity. An extensive introduction discusses the theme of ecology, chaos theory concepts and structures, and Joseph Campbell's monomyth in Herbert's narratives.
Download or read book The emperor s candlesticks written by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Riveting Adventure with Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy's 'The Emperor's Candlesticks' Prepare to be swept away by the intrigue and romance of Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy's 'The Emperor's Candlesticks.' This captivating novel immerses readers in a world of espionage, betrayal, and daring escapades set against the backdrop of imperial Europe. Unravel the Secrets of Espionage In 'The Emperor's Candlesticks,' readers are drawn into a web of political intrigue and espionage as two unlikely characters find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes mission. From the elegant ballrooms of Vienna to the shadowy underworld of international espionage, the novel takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with twists and turns at every corner. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, 'The Emperor's Candlesticks' keeps readers guessing until the very end as secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and loyalties are put to the ultimate test. Experience the Allure of Romantic Intrigue At its heart, 'The Emperor's Candlesticks' is a story of romance and adventure, as two individuals from opposite worlds find themselves drawn together by fate. As they navigate the dangerous waters of political intrigue, they must also confront their growing attraction to each other, leading to a captivating tale of love and betrayal. With its sweeping romance and pulse-pounding action, 'The Emperor's Candlesticks' offers readers a thrilling and unforgettable reading experience that will keep them turning pages late into the night. Why 'The Emperor's Candlesticks' Is a Must-Read Adventure: Intriguing Plot: Get caught up in the twists and turns of a gripping espionage thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Compelling Characters: Meet a cast of memorable characters, from daring spies to cunning adversaries, whose actions and motivations will keep you guessing. Romantic Suspense: Experience the thrill of romantic intrigue as two star-crossed lovers navigate the dangers of espionage while grappling with their own feelings for each other. Historical Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the opulent world of imperial Europe, as Orczy Orczy brings the past to life with vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to detail.Don't miss your chance to embark on a thrilling adventure with 'The Emperor's Candlesticks' by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy. Pick up your copy today and prepare to be transported to a world of danger, romance, and intrigue.
Download or read book The Emperor s Candlesticks written by Emmauska Orczy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-11 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baroness Emma Magdolna Rozália Mária Jozefa Borbála "Emmuska" Orczy de Orczi (23 September 1865 - 12 November 1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright and artist of noble origin. She is most known for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel. This is one of her novels.
