Esta autora entreteje magistralmente elementos históricos con mundos de fantasía imaginativos. Su profundo conocimiento de la historia medieval dota a sus relatos de una autenticidad convincente, al tiempo que ofrece escapadas cautivadoras a reinos de magia y aventura. A través de descripciones detalladas y tramas intrincadas, ha conquistado una base de lectores a nivel mundial.
Set during the harrowing Blitz of 1940, the narrative captures the resilience of Londoners as they confront the relentless German bombings. Each dawn reveals the destruction wrought overnight, yet the spirit of the citizens remains unbroken. Amid the constant threat of death, they strive to maintain a semblance of normalcy, showcasing their determination to resist the forces aiming to dismantle their nation. The story highlights themes of courage, community, and survival in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The second instalment of this complex, beautiful story. Can treachery and murder offer the only path to salvation? Glass turns to flesh as DarkGlass Mountain rouses from its restless sleep to walk the land and plot the downfall of the Lord of Elcho Falling. Ishbel and Maximilian, now utterly estranged, ride for Serpent's Nest, not realising that at their backs a cadre of traitors plot their death. Axis once more takes command of the Strike Force, but it is not enough to save him from the gallows of Isaiah's generals, nor from the lover who betrays him. In Isembaard the Skraelings run amok, but they will not touch the sole survivor from the slaughter of Aqhat, who walks north with a mysterious relic of Ashdod's past. Over all hover the Lealfast, ancient creatures who hide many secrets and possess a sorcery so ancient and malignant that it threatens to curse Elcho Falling as soon as the twisted citadel rises.'a darkly sensual tale ... nothing less than you would expect from our best fantasy writer' ∗∗∗∗ BOOKSELLER+PUBLISHER 'Douglass certainly has an epic imagination ... devourers of fantasy fiction will lap it up' tHE AGE
Set in mid-twelfth century Europe, a foolish monk's theft of the Devil's diadem unleashes chaos as a plague ravages England. Maeb Langtofte, serving in the household of the Earl of Pengraic, faces unimaginable horrors at the castle, only to find that the true nightmare is just beginning. As life spirals into disorder, Maeb must rely on her wits to confront the dark forces threatening her homeland. The narrative weaves historical detail with a gripping fantasy, showcasing a woman's struggle against overwhelming odds.
Set in Ancient Greece, the narrative explores a world where gods view mortals as mere pawns in their divine games. The story delves into the interplay between the divine and human realms, highlighting the capricious nature of the gods and the fragility of mortal existence. Themes of power, fate, and the struggle for agency permeate this vivid portrayal of a time when deities wielded immense influence over human lives, often with little regard for their suffering.
Brutus, the last Trojan king, possesses the secret to building a powerful magical Labyrinth. Alongside the sorceress Genvissa, he nearly completes it but becomes ensnared in an endless cycle of death and rebirth until the Labyrinth is finished.
Set against the backdrop of a plague ravaging Europe, the story follows Maeb Langtofte, a servant in the household of the powerful Earl of Pengraic. While she appreciates the kindness of the Earl's wife, Adelie, Maeb is wary of the Earl's dark and secretive nature. As fear spreads within the household about the plague's terrifying symptoms—victims bursting into flames—tensions rise, revealing the fragility of their lives and the looming threat of both disease and supernatural forces.
Tencendor is no more. The land is gone. But a few SunSoars still remain. And a new foe walks the world. Ishbel Brunelle, priestess of the Serpent Coil, and Maximilian, the Lord of Elcho Falling, have raised the magic of Elcho Falling, and found new allies against the darkness in the mysterious Lealfast. And more crucially still, Axis SunSoar, former god and current hero, has rediscovered the magical Star Dance and revived his legendary Strike Force to push back the evil hordes commanded by the DarkGlass Mountain. But their enemy grows stronger through blood and betrayal, the Lealfast have their own agenda, and when unexpected treachery threatens, Axis SunSoar must face a darkness greater than any he has ever known.
The Middle Ages. Finally, the Black Plague has passed and for a while it seems evil has been defeated. Europe recovers; prosperity returns, trade resumes, and people slowly recover from the effects of the plague. Then, just as the Church relaxes its guard, war spreads across Europe. Widespread heresies challenge the authority of the Church. Revolts and rebellions threaten to topple the established monarchies and overturn the social order of Europe. And then the plague returns, worse than ever. Thomas Neville, a neurotic warrior-priest, eventually discovers the cause. The minions of the Devil have been scattered throughout European society during the confusion of the Black Death. His task is to discover the identities of these shapeshifters so that the Church can move against them, but it is a dangerous task. These are master shapeshifters, perfect at their craft, and Neville can never be certain of who he should trust. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Pilgrim, Book Five of the Wayfarer Redemption from Sara Douglass The Star Gate is destroyed and the Star Dance is dead. Icarii Enchanters, gods, and humans alike are helpless as the TimeKeeper Demons lay waste to Tencendor. There must be hope left, but no one knows where to find it. Death lurks in every twist of the Maze, but only those who have the courage to endure death can learn the secrets of the ancient enemy. Caelum SunSoar and his parents know that the only way is to discover the ancient secrets that lay trapped in the mountain Star Finger, and Faraday, martyred heroine, grows ever fearful -- and ever bitter. Must she lose everything to the land? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Black Plague. The Pestilence. Disease and death haunt every town and village across 14th century Europe and none are immune from its evil. Some see the devastation of their world as a sign from God for Man's wickedness. But Brother Thomas Neville sees this swath of death as something much more. Neville is a man beset by demons. Or is it angels? He has had a visitation from none other than the Archangel Michael, who commands Thomas to a mission. This mission will take Neville across the length and breath of the continent in a desperate bid to find the means to stop the minions of Satan who have found a doorway out of Hell and are preparing to venture forth, to try and seize this world in preparation for an assault on Heaven itself. As Thomas Neville encounters angels and demons, saints and witches, he comes to realize that the armies of God and Satan are arraying themselves for the final battle...and that his soul is to be the battleground. The question is, has Neville picked the truly good side? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
