The Dragon and the Raven; Or, The Days of King Alfred

The Dragon and the Raven; Or, The Days of King Alfred
Author: George Alfred Henty
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2020-09-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146560331X
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Living in the present days of peace and tranquility it is difficult to picture the life of our ancestors in the days of King Alfred, when the whole country was for years overrun by hordes of pagan barbarians, who slaughtered, plundered, and destroyed at will. You may gain, perhaps, a fair conception of the state of things if you imagine that at the time of the great mutiny the English population of India approached that of the natives, and that the mutiny was everywhere triumphant. The wholesale massacres and outrages which would in such a case have been inflicted upon the conquered whites could be no worse than those suffered by the Saxons at the hands of the Danes. From this terrible state of subjection and suffering the Saxons were rescued by the prudence, the patience, the valour and wisdom of King Alfred. In all subsequent ages England has produced no single man who united in himself so many great qualities as did this first of great Englishmen. He was learned, wise, brave, prudent, and pious; devoted to his people, clement to his conquered enemies. He was as great in peace as in war; and yet few English boys know more than a faint outline of the events of Alfred's reignÑevents which have exercised an influence upon the whole future of the English people. School histories pass briefly over them; and the incident of the burned cake is that which is, of all the actions of a great and glorious reign, the most prominent in boys' minds. In this story I have tried to supply the deficiency. Fortunately in the Saxon Chronicles and in the life of King Alfred written by his friend and counsellor Asser, we have a trustworthy account of the events and battles which first laid Wessex prostrate beneath the foot of the Danes, and finally freed England for many years from the invaders. These histories I have faithfully followed. The account of the siege of Paris is taken from a very full and detailed history of that event by the Abbe D'Abbon, who was a witness of the scenes he described.

The Dragon and the Raven (龍與鴉：阿爾弗雷德大帝的崛起)

The Dragon and the Raven (龍與鴉：阿爾弗雷德大帝的崛起)
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
Total Pages: 1032
Release: 2011-11-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:
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This book is also know as The Days of King Alfred. The story is set in the late 9th century during the rule of Alfred The Great. The story follows the adventures of the fictional character Ealdorman Edmund as he and King Alfred fight against Danish Viking invaders.

The Dragon and the Queen

The Dragon and the Queen
Author: Kaitlyn Davis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2021-06-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781952288227
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Return to the world of The Raven and the Dove, where winged people rule the skies, a lost kingdom lives at sea, and two star-crossed lovers hold the fate of each in their palms. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo!A queen foretold to save the world...Free from Malek's clutches, Lyana returns to the world above determined to keep the isles from falling. But in a land where magic is forbidden, convincing the avians to believe in her power takes the one thing she doesn't have--time. With Xander's help, she must unravel the puzzle of the rift and gain their trust or lose her home forever.A dragon in search of his destiny...Turned into a monster by the king he loathes, Rafe flees Da'Kin. Yet even with the help of his crew, he can't outrun the new power simmering beneath his skin or the gruesome visions haunting his dreams. A dark spirit calls out to him, and soon he'll have to answer. New enemies change the game as the final battle draws near...Stuck in her spirit form, Cassi is at the mercy of the man she betrayed. Before he wreaks his vengeance, she must tell someone what she witnessed in the sacred nest. A demon walks the earth, an evil no one anticipated. But with all her friendships broken, who among them will believe her?Prophecies unravel. War arrives. And passions burn, threatening to set the world aflame. Scroll up and click buy now to continue this epic adventure!

The Dragon of New Orleans

The Dragon of New Orleans
Author: Genevieve Jack
Publisher: Carpe Luna Publishing
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1940675472
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This free romance series starter features a royal dragon shifter suffering a witch's terrible curse, a terminal cancer patient with promising and mysterious psychic abilities, and a forbidden love that promises to save them both... if they don't kill each other first. — 2020 RONE award winner BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE LONG — 2020 Independent Publisher Book Award for BEST ROMANCE E-BOOK New Orleans: city of intrigue, supernatural secrets, and one enigmatic dragon. A deadly curse.... For 300 years, Gabriel Blakemore has survived in New Orleans after a coup in his native realm of Paragon scattered him and his royal dragon siblings across the globe. Now a voodoo curse threatens to end his immortal existence. His only hope is to find an antidote, one that may rest in a mortal human woman with a history of mysterious psychic abilities. A lifesaving gift... After five years of unsuccessful treatment for her brain cancer, death is a welcome end for Raven Tanglewood. Her illness has become a prison her adventurous spirit cannot abide. Salvation comes in the form of Gabriel, who uses dragon magic to save her. A harrowing price... To Raven, the bond that results from Gabriel's gift is another kind of captivity. Can Gabriel win Raven's love and trust in time to awaken the life-saving magic within her? Or will his fiery personality and possessive ways drive her from his side and seal his fate? * * * "Fans of paranormal romance will get swept up in this quick, steamy romance and the intriguing mystery wrapped in magic.[Book Life]" –Publisher's Weekly “An impressive mix of Greek mythology, Vodoun rituals, and the distinctive mystique of New Orleans, past and present. It’s a compelling start to what seems destined to be an entertaining series.” – InD’tale Crowned Heart Review “I loved this steamy, fast paced fated mate paranormal romance. I need a dragon of my very own.” – Kim Loraine, Best Selling Author of The Fallen Angel Trilogy “Magic, adventure, and romance fly off the pages of The Dragon of New Orleans!” – Britt Franks Red Hatter Book Blog “…rich in magic, legend and love so if you like paranormal then this one I highly recommend.” – Becky Bookworm Blog “The romance burns slowly, and the suspense will keep you glued to the pages.” – Uncaged Reviews “Wow, what a ride! …a captivating, highly entertaining story about love, letting go and sacrifice.” – Konny, Goodreads reviewer "Reading Dragon of New Orleans made me feel right at home in my adopted city, and I can't wait for the next one. This is a fantastic start of a new urban fantasy series." –NYT Bestselling Author Deanna Chase * * * For readers who enjoy shifters, fated mates, enemies to lovers, forbidden love, dragons, witches, and the mystique of New Orleans. Perfect for fans of Charlene Hartnady, Donna Grant, Roxie Ray, Riley Storm, I.T. Lucas, and Tricia O'Malley

Dawnthief

Dawnthief
Author: James Barclay
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2010-08-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1591028485
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The Raven: six men and an elf, sword for hire in the wars that have torn apart Balaia. For years their loyalty has been only to themselves and their code. But, that time is over. The Wytch Lords have escaped and The Raven find themselves fighting for the Dark College of magic, searching for the location of Dawnthief. It is a spell created to end the world, and it must be cast if any of them are to survive. Dawnthief is a fast paced epic about a band of all-too-human heroes. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Noonshade

Noonshade
Author: James Barclay
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2009-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0575087609
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Chronicles of the Raven: Two AN ANCIENT EVIL HAS BEEN BANISHED - NOW THE PRICE MUST BE PAID ... Balaia is torn by war, and now suffering the consequences of an apocalyptic spell too. The Dawnthief - designed to destroy the world, but cast in desperation to save it - has ripped a hole in the sky ... ... which becomes a pathway to a dragon dimension, through which unfriendly eyes are already turning to Balaia. But with war already sweeping the land, there are no armies to send against the dragons. Only a band of tiny, but legendary, mercenaries: The Raven.

The Raven and the Dove

The Raven and the Dove
Author: Kaitlyn Davis
Publisher: Kaitlyn Davis
Total Pages: 434
Release:
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:
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The only thing more forbidden than their magic is their love... Don't miss this action-packed fated mates fantasy romance retelling of Tristan and Isolde perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo! A princess longing to be free... On the dawn of her courtship trials, Princess Lyana Aethionus knows she should be focused on winning her perfect mate, yet her thoughts wander to the open sky at the edge of her floating kingdom. One final adventure calls. Upon fleeing the palace, the last thing she expects to find is a raven prince locked in a death match with a dragon. A bastard aching to belong... Reviled son of a dead king, Rafe would do anything for his beloved half-brother, Prince Lysander Taetanus, including posing as him in the upcoming courtship trials. When a dragon interrupts their secret exchange, he orders his studious sibling to run. After suffering a fatal blow, Rafe is saved by a beautiful dove who possesses forbidden magic, just like him. Fate brought them together, now destiny will tear them apart... Unknown to the world above, on the foggy sea ten thousand feet below, a young king fights a forgotten war. He believes Lyana is the queen prophesied to save the world, and with the help of his favored spy, hidden deep in the highest ranks of the dove royal house, he will stop at nothing to have her. Three shocking betrayals. Two star-crossed lovers. One unforgettable journey. If you like fierce heroines, brooding heroes, forbidden romance, and action-packed magical adventures with twists you'll never see coming, don't miss The Raven and the Dove!

The Raven Heir

The Raven Heir
Author: Stephanie Burgis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 154760638X
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Perfect for fans of Robert Beatty and Shannon Hale comes a magical new middle grade fantasy series about a young shapeshifter trying to save her family. Deep within an enchanted forest lies a castle where a set of triplets and their sorceress mother have lived for years--safe from the decades-long war for the Raven Throne that rages in the kingdom. Cordelia, one of the triplets, has the power to become any animal with just a thought, and she yearns to discover more about the world outside her castle. But one day, the world comes to her, when the eldest of the triplets becomes the newest heir to the throne. Knowing that being named heir means certain death, Cordelia's mother hid the truth about which child is the eldest when she hid them in the forest. When her family is captured, it's up to Cordelia to use her powers to keep her siblings hidden and discover the truth about the Raven Heir--before it's too late. From the author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart comes a thrilling new fantasy full of magic, adventure, and the power of family. Acclaim for The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart A Kids' Indie Next List Pick An Amazon Best Book of the Month A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A VOYA Top Shelf Pick

Gashmu Saith It

Gashmu Saith It
Author: Douglas Wilson
Publisher: Canon Press
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781952410871
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As Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, Gashmu and the enemies of Israel mocked him: "It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel..." (Neh. 6:6). Too many Christians building communities today take the taunts of every modern-day Gashmu seriously. Community is a buzzword, and it turns out there's a lot of bad advice about how to build one. In Gashmu Saith It, Douglas Wilson includes forty years of experience for Christians wanting to build robust communities without retreat or compromise on the foundation of the Gospel. This book is full of wisdom: Get calluses. Be loyal. Fight sin. Build walls on the outside and a church in the middle.

In the Hall of the Dragon King

In the Hall of the Dragon King
Author: Stephen Lawhead
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2011-05-30
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1418566187
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A kingdom hangs in the balance as a young acolyte shoulders a knight’s errand to rescue the King. Tested in more ways than one, Quentin must face life outside of the temple as he is swept up in the political uncertainty of the court and ventures out on an Arthurian quest across the lands in hopes of reaching the King before it’s too late. This crossover YA political fantasy features religious undertones. Quentin had always thought his calling was to be an acolyte at the temple and live a simple life far from adventure or service to the crown – until a waylaid knight with a mortal wound implores the priests to finish his errand to the castle. Unsure but convicted, Quentin offers to finish the quest not knowing the fate of the kingdom rest on his shoulders. In Arthurian fashion, Quentin is thrown headfirst into the political scheming of the court where Prince Jaspin is trying to usurp the throne for himself while the King has mysteriously disappeared. As Quentin sets out to find the King, he learns that the balance of good and evil are weighing on the scales and time is running out. Tangle in a new destiny, Quentin must rely on his friends and companions as they journey towards an uncertain future filled with ancient secrets and unimaginable obstacles. In The Hall of the Dragon King readers will find: Christian allegory and themes A sweeping Arthurian styled epic fantasy about hope, destiny, and purpose Crossover appeal for young adult and adult readers A coming of age story with religious undertones In this first book of the Dragon King Trilogy, Stephen R. Lawhead has deftly woven a timeless epic of war, adventure, fantasy, and political intrigue perfect for fans of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series, Megan Whalen Turner’s The Queen’s Thief series, and Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle.