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A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great—not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision. In the 1950s, as a continuation of Moses, Man of the...

Before the Silk Road had a name, nomads roamed the Asian steppes and women fought side by side as equals with men. Like all women of the Sauromatae, Akmaral is bound for battle from birth, training as a girl in horsemanship, archery, spear, and blade. Her prowess ignites the jealousy of Erzhan...

The next instalment in M J Porters bestselling, thrilling Dark Ages Adventure Series A King in crisis, a Queen on trial, a Kingdom’s survival hangs in the balance. Londonia, AD835 The deadly conspiracy against the children of Ealdorman Coenwulf is to be resolved. Those involved have been...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2013 "A heartfelt, powerful work." The Wall Street Journal "Lovely, understated and powerfully sad, The Testament of Mary finally gives the mother of Jesus a chance to speak." NPR In a voice that is both tender and filled with rage, The Testament of Mary tells...

Es hora de que las mujeres de Ítaca cuenten su historia…Hace diecisiete años, el rey Ulises navegó a la guerra con Troya, llevando consigo a todos los hombres en edad de luchar de la isla de Ítaca. Ninguno de ellos ha regresado, y las mujeres de Ítaca son quienes deben dirigir el reino.

هى رواية كل كائن وإنسان على وجه الأرض... نفس البداية والنهاية.. لا يختلف فيها صبيٌّ عن رجل عن امرأة عن فتاة مهما اختلفت وتباينت الأحداث... فهذا 'أحمد عطا المراكيبي'...

The story of Medusa Gorgonis is partly based on the classical Medusa, one of the three Gorgon sisters, and Greek mythology. It depicts the untold story of Medusa: the brave girl who becomes a powerful leader of women warriors, the monstrous Serpent Priestess and outlaw who serves justice with the power of her gaze.

In the seven years since he crossed the Alps and began his war against the Roman Republic, Hannibal Barca stood unbeaten in battle. However, maintaining a large army was a costly proposition and the government of Carthage proved stingy with its coins. To intercept the supplies destined for Hannibal, the Senate of Rome stationed Legions in Iberia. But, when the Legions were destroyed by Hannibal's brother and their Generals killed, the Senate could not find a willing replacement. Enter one Tribune who hungered for the position.

Welcome to summer 258 B.C.

Yafeu lebt mit ihrer Mutter und ihren Geschwistern beim Stamm ihres Vaters, der zu einer Reise aufbrach, von der er nie zurückkehrte. Yafeu liebt es, durch die Wildnis zu streifen und zu jagen. Nur dann fühlt sie sich frei. Doch eines Tages wird der Stamm von Sklavenhändlern überfallen. Yafeu wird von ihrer Familie getrennt und quer durch die Wüste nach Anfa verschleppt. Als sie auf dem Markt verkauft werden soll, wird die Stadt angegriffen. Von wilden, schwer bewaffneten Kriegerinnen, die von weither mit gewaltigen Schiffen übers Meer kamen.

'العائش في الحقيقة' رواية بنكهة مختلفة يأخذنا فيها محفوظ من جديد إلى مصر الفرعونية التي برع في استخدامها ليعرض أفكاره، حيث تتناول الرواية فترة أخناتون والدعوة إلى...

In this gripping narrative we hear of many historical events that cause perilous times for the fledgling church. Gaius tells of the fall of Jerusalem and the martyrdom of Christians torn apart by wild animals in the Colosseum and of others perishing as human torches in Nero's garden.

The prequel to the critically-acclaimed novel, The Conjurer, has arrived. The paths of three boys intertwine at an unlikely junction in this fantastic tale of treachery, hope, and power. When opportunity knocks for Mikalla to become The Conjurer’s assistant, he is quickly rivaled by Gobi, the jealous and talented apprentice. Gobi will do anything for a chance to rid Mikalla of his position. Meanwhile, the second prince of Idaza is a pudgy royal with not much to do and even less to be proud of.

مهمة للتنقيب عن الآثار تؤدي لاكتشاف أسرار مدينة أثرية استوطنها شعب الحِثّيين القدماء قرب مدينة غازي عنتاب التركية، جنوب شرقي الأناضول، فتنجح في الكشف عن أقدم...

In the mists of antiquity, long before recorded history, an advanced civilization flourished upon the Earth—the enigmatic Anunnaki. Originating from an unknown realm, these celestial beings established outposts across the planet, including the verdant continent of Lemuria and the island of Atlantis. Their influence wove an indelible thread through the tapestry of human history.

Jean, the daughter of the Laird's farrier, has loved Alan, successor to the lairdship of Clan Grant, for years. At 16, Jean was hired as the castle's kitchen help, and worshipped Alan from afar. But Alan paid her no attention, and his good looks attracted the affections of many women, especially Lady Janet, a woman full of conceit, envy, and jealousy, to whom he is betrothed. But Alan's heart does not beat with love for Lady Janet, who his parents expect he will marry.

Royaume des Francs, 1096. L’opération armée la plus importante de son temps est en marche. Trente-cinq mille pauvres gens ont tout abandonné pour suivre le prédicateur Pierre l’Ermite sur les routes de Constantinople. Ils seront bientôt rejoints par l’armée des barons qui répondent massivement à l’appel du pape Urbain II : libérer Jérusalem du joug païen. C’est dans ce contexte que l’on retrouve Joachim de Saint-Ange et Alix de Saint-Germain.

يسافر بنا الكاتب في هذه الرواية ضمن سلسلة موسوعته الروائيَّة التاريخيَّة العرفانيَّة في سِفْر روحيّ جديد إلى بغداد طوال القرن الثالث الهجري / التاسع الميلادي مع...

The Hawk And The Dove is the opening title in this a series centered around the fictional Benedictine monastery of St Alcuin's, in Yorkshire, and set in the fourteenth century. At the start of the first novel Father Peregrine is appointed Abbot, at the age of 45. Father Peregrine, an arrogant, impatient man, is a hawk trying hard to be a dove, whose struggles to manifest the character he considers to be expected of an abbot provide much of the narrative.

Theodoros è la saga epica di un uomo che ha sfidato se stesso e Dio in nome del suo destino: comandare o morire. Il romanzo di un antieroe che, per vivere all’altezza delle proprie ambizioni, si costringe a bruciare come una cometa, dal Mediterraneo al Corno d'Africa, fino alla fine, fino al Giorno del Giudizio. Se è vero che quando si muore angeli e demoni si contendono l’anima dei defunti, per Theodoros non c’è stata battaglia più accanita.