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So begins a beautiful and tragic quest as a heartbroken mother sets out to save her lost daughter, through the realms of the real, of dream and even into the underworld itself. But determination alone is not enough. For to save something precious, she must give up something precious, be it a song, a memory, or her freedom itself....

Daughter of a god, wife of a king, prize of antiquity's bloodiest war, Helen of Troy has inspired artists for millennia. Now Margaret George, the highly acclaimed best-selling historical novelist, has turned her intelligent, perceptive eye to the myth that is Helen of Troy.

A Pocketful of Crows balances youth and age, wisdom and passion, and draws on nature and folklore to weave a stunning modern mythology around a nameless wild girl. Only love could draw her into the world of named, tamed things. And it seems only revenge will be powerful enough to let her escape. This is a stunning and original modern fairy tale.

When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client. Soon afterwards, various bizarre incidents unfold in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby, a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the 'Master' and his imminent arrival.

Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life. But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow's best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home.

In a famine-stricken village on a dusty plain, a seer shows two children their fates. For a family’s eighth-born son, there’s greatness. For the second daughter, nothing. In 1345, China lies restless under harsh Mongol rule. And when a bandit raid wipes out their home, the two children must somehow survive. Zhu Chongba despairs and gives in. But the girl resolves to overcome her destiny. So she takes her dead brother's identity and begins her journey. Can Zhu escape what’s written in the stars, as rebellion sweeps the land?

Children have always disappeared under the right conditions - slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of a wardrobe, tumbling down rabbit holes and into old wells, and emerging somewhere...else. But magical lands have little need for used-up miracle children. Nancy tumbled once, but now she's back. The things she's experienced...they change a person. The children under Miss West's care understand all too well. And each of them is seeking a way back to their own fantasy world.

“The Sire de Maletroit’s Door” by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping Gothic tale set in 17th-century France, weaving suspense, fate, and honor into a tightly written narrative. When a chance twist of circumstances traps a young man in a mysterious chateau, he finds himself at the mercy of its enigmatic master. Stevenson crafts a rich, atmospheric story filled with tension, old-world intrigue, and sharp psychological insight. This short story showcases Stevenson’s mastery of mood and character, making it a must-listen for fans of historical fiction and classic suspense.

The world beneath the waves is in chaos. Without Poseidon to hold it at bay, Dark Water is slowly spreading, devouring anything it touches. Even the mighty King Manta has given up hope. But his daughter hasn't. Rhea, the siren princess of Aquarius, will do anything to save her world. Even if it means hunting down the mythical Medusa—and partnering with a notorious pirate captain. Blackheart Kai has more dangerous secrets than Rhea can fathom. He'd rather kill her than help her save her people. She knows he can't be trusted. But knowing that doesn't stop her from needing him...or wanting him.

For the last 500 years, the Kingdom of Noctis has been plagued by Corruption, a curse that spreads through dreams. Only an elixir, taken each night before sleep, can ward off the curse. But for some, the allure of the Dream Realm proves too strong. Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her curse-struck village. But as her family starts to succumb to Corruption, Esmer's life swiftly unravels into a nightmare - especially when she begins to dream herself.

Wird jemals wieder etwas so sein wie vorher, wenn die Wahrheit über die verdrehten Schwestern ans Licht kommt? Seit jeher haben die drei Hexenschwestern Lucinda, Ruby und Martha die Schicksale der schlimmsten und größten Schurkinnen und Bösewichter nach ihrem Gutdünken gelenkt und beeinflusst. Aus Unschuldigen haben sie Monster gemacht, aus Engeln Teufel. Aber nun fordern ihre Opfer Gerechtigkeit und die Geheimnisse der teuflischen Schwestern drohen, enthüllt zu werden.

Cruella hatte eine einsame Kindheit, was sie jedoch nicht davon abhielt, ihre wagemutigen Träume zu verfolgen und sich selbst durch aufsehenerregende Outfits auszuleben. Doch hat ihre große Liebe überhaupt eine Chance, wenn ihr Leben dem Untergang geweiht zu sein scheint? Tauche ein in die Vergangenheit der berüchtigten Schurkin Cruella de Vil und entdecke eine Geschichte über die Schwierigkeiten weiblicher Freundschaften und brennendem, zerstörerischem Verlangen.

Dornröschens Geschichte ist weltbekannt: Verflucht von der dunklen Fee lebte sie zurückgezogen bei ihren drei guten Feen und wurde schließlich durch den Kuss eines Prinzen gerettet. Doch was bewegte die dunkle Fee dazu, ein unschuldiges Kind zu verfluchen? Woher stammten ihre Bosheit, die Wut und der Hass? Tauche ein in eine düstere Welt voller Intrigen und erfahre die wahren Gründe für Maleficents Taten.

Entdecke die Wahrheit über Arielle: Die Geschichte der kleinen Meerjungfrau, die mit ihrer Rebellion ihrem Vater immer mehr Sorgen bereitet, ist weltbekannt. Doch was genau steckt hinter ihrer Risikobereitschaft, die ihr bekannte Welt zu verlassen? Und welche Hintergedanken hatte die Seehexe tatsächlich, als sie ihr bei der Verwandlung in einen Menschen half? Dieses Hörbuch nimmt dich mit auf eine spannende und gleichzeitig tiefgründige Reise – unten im Meer.

Der Schwarze Tod hat seine Armee um sich gesammelt, und die nähert sich unaufhaltsam der Hauptstadt von Atlantis. Auch der Magierdämon Myxin und der Höllenfürst Asmodis mischen mit - aber sie verfolgen ihre eigenen finsteren Pläne. Und mittendrin in diesem Chaos aus magischer Gewalt und teuflischen Intrigen kämpfen die junge Kara und ihr Geliebter ums nackte Überleben!

Tauche ein in die dramatische Geschichte von Cinderellas Stiefmutter: Als Gräfin Tremaine sich in einen Ritter aus einem fernen Land verliebt, macht sie sich mit ihren beiden Töchtern auf den Weg in ein neues Leben. Doch als Stiefmutter in einem fremden Land hat sie es nicht leicht und findet sich schon bald in einem weniger glücklichen Leben wieder, als sie es sich erhofft hat.

The Portuguese flag has been planted across Morocco, its empire ruling with an iron fist. But eventually, all empires must fall. Aicha, the daughter of a Moroccan freedom-fighter, was born for battle. She has witnessed the death of her people, their starvation and torture at the hands of the occupiers, and it has awakened an anger within her. An anger that burns hot and bright, and speaks to Aicha's soul. Only Aicha's secret lover Rachid, a rebellion leader, knows how to soothe her.

Iphigenia Pelops lives to serve her family. It is her responsibility and privilege as the Heir, as well as the only safeguard against the family curse. So when Artemis, queen of the Court of the Wild, demands a sacrifice in exchange for her blessing in a dangerous power struggle, Iphigenia is the natural choice. However, Artemis is horrified that Iphigenia's family, and not Iphigenia herself, made the final decision. As recompense, she takes Iphigenia under her wing and teaches her the ways of the hunt—and soon, the ways of the body, as feelings blossom between them.

I was played for a fool by Hades and the Fates, when it was Death they always wanted. I am nothing more than mortal pawn in a game of gods and monsters. Now, they have taken everyone from me. They expect me to be broken, to be compliant. To be woven into their plans. But I refuse to let Death's sacrifice be in vain. I refuse to give up without a fight. I refuse to believe that love cannot win.

Während Eyra mit Lazar in Estraora um den Thron der Feuerkönigin kämpft und versucht, den Eiskristall an sich zu bringen, begeben sich ihre übrigen Gefährten auf die Suche nach den restlichen Edelsteinen. Auf dem Weg stellt sich ihnen mehr als eine Herausforderung entgegen, doch die größte Gefahr geht von einer Verräterin aus – einer Dienerin der bösen Mächte, die wild entschlossen ist, ihren Plan zu durchkreuzen.