NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An all-new, official prequel novel to The Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard Entertainment s next expansion to the critically acclaimed World of Warcraft videogame. Azeroth is dying. The Horde and the Alliance defeated the demonic Burning Legion, but a dire catastrophe is unfolding deep below the surface of the world. There is a mortal wound in the heart of Azeroth, struck by the sword of the fallen titan Sargeras in a final act of cruelty. For Anduin Wrynn, king of Stormwind, and Sylvanas Windrunner, warchief of the Horde and queen of the Forsaken, there is little time to rebuild what remains and even less to mourn what was lost. Azeroth s devastating wound has revealed a mysterious material known as Azerite. In the right hands, this strange golden substance is capable of incredible feats of creation; in the wrong ones, it could bring forth unthinkable destruction. As Alliance and Horde forces race to uncover the secrets of Azerite and heal the wounded world, Anduin enacts a desperate plan aimed at forging a lasting peace between the factions. Azerite jeopardizes the balance of power, and so Anduin must gain the trust of Sylvanas. But, as ever, the Dark Lady has her own machinations. For peace to be possible, generations of bloodshed and hatred must be brought to an end. But there are truths that neither side is willing to accept and ambitions they are loath to relinquish. As Alliance and Horde alike grasp for the Azerite s power, their simmering conflict threatens to reignite all-out war a war that would spell doom for Azeroth. Praise for Before the Storm This is easily the best book in the World of Warcraft series, and I don t say that lightly. . . . It s so much more than a tie-in novel. . . . It s a beautiful book. Blizzard Watch

Two sisters parted. Two women blamed. Two stories reclaimed. ' Required reading for fans of Circe . . . a remarkable, thrilling debut ' - Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue For millennia, two women have been blamed for the fall of a mighty civilisation - but now it's time to hear their side of the story . . . As princesses of Sparta, Helen and Klytemnestra have known nothing but luxury and plenty. With their high birth and unrivalled beauty, they are the envy of all of Greece. Such privilege comes at a high price, though, and their destinies are not theirs to command. While still only girls they are separated and married off to legendary foreign kings Agamemnon and Menelaos, never to meet again. Their duty is now to give birth to the heirs society demands and be the meek, submissive queens their men expect. But when the weight of their husbands' neglect, cruelty and ambition becomes too heavy to bear, they must push against the constraints of their sex to carve new lives for themselves - and in doing so make waves that will ripple throughout the next three thousand years. Perfect for readers of Circe and Ariadne, Daughters of Sparta is a vivid and illuminating retelling of the Siege of Troy that tells the story of mythology's most vilified women from their own mouths at long last. Helen of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra are reimagined in this gorgeous retelling of the classic Greek myth - not as women defined by their husbands and lovers but as battle-weary survivors of a patriarchal society who take control of their own destiny. Absolutely riveting !' - Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist

The Zodiac Academy series from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a Booktok phenomenon. This print re-issue includes an exclusive bonus chapter, brand new world map, and a new cover. As well as the stunning interior chapter pages which were included in the previous edition. The fate of all rests on the shoulders of the True Queens in the highly anticipated final installment to the Booktok phenomenon, the Zodiac Academy series, from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. Orphans. Changelings. Princesses. Queens. We are all and nothing now, our fate weighed on the scales of the stars and counterbalanced by the forces that oppose us. The shadow of the false king spreads as thick as oil across the kingdom we were born to rule, and none remain untouched by its darkness. Our crowns lay within reach if only we can claim them. All souls are at risk now and when the final battle dawns, a new regime will rise. The time for the true reckoning is upon us and we have proven ourselves as savage as our father, as brutal as our mother, and as wild as the Elements which roar through our veins. We can only hope it is enough. When the last sword strikes the final death in this game of fate and fortune, only one side will be victorious. The Starfall Legion charges at first light. And our destiny rides upon our shoulders as we rush into the end. All hail the True Queens. May our rule last longer than this night. > Slow burn romance Dark Academia Enemies to lovers Found family Elemental powers Morally grey characters Bully romance Fated/Rejected mates Dragons, Vampires, Werewolves, Sirens, Pegasus and more Forbidden Love

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'As brilliant a history of the Vikings as one could possibly hope to read' Tom Holland The 'Viking Age' is traditionally held to begin in June 793 when Scandinavian raiders attacked the monastery of Lindisfarne in Northumbria, and to end in September 1066, when King Harald Hardrada of Norway died leading the charge against the English line at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. This book, the most wide-ranging and comprehensive assessment of the current state of our knowledge, takes a refreshingly different view. It shows that the Viking expansion began generations before the Lindisfarne raid, and traces Scandinavian history back centuries further to see how these people came to be who they were. The narrative ranges across the whole of the Viking diaspora, from Vinland on the eastern American seaboard to Constantinople and Uzbekistan, with contacts as far away as China. Based on the latest archaeology, it explores the complex origins of the Viking phenomenon and traces the seismic shifts in Scandinavian society that resulted from an economy geared to maritime war. Some of its most striking discoveries include the central role of slavery in Viking life and trade, and the previously unsuspected pirate communities and family migrations that were part of the Viking 'armies' - not least in England. Especially, Neil Price takes us inside the Norse mind and spirit-world, and across their borders of identity and gender, to reveal startlingly different Vikings to the barbarian marauders of stereotype. He cuts through centuries of received wisdom to try to see the Vikings as they saw themselves - descendants of the first human couple, the Children of Ash and Elm. Healso reminds us of the simultaneous familiarity and strangeness of the past, of how much we cannot know, alongside the discoveries that change the landscape of our understanding. This is an eye-opening and surprisingly moving book.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Hades x Persephone Saga and King of Battle and Blood comes the second in a mini-series of romantasy novellas based on the grisly world of Grimm fairy tales. *** This woman had carved her name in my heart long ago and I still bled from that open wound. She was my curse, and I wanted to be free. Orphaned at a young age, Samara has been left under the care of her three horrible brothers for many long years. But just when she thinks she cannot take another day of their abuse, a handsome prince offers for her hand in marriage. Samara's brothers agree to the wedding in exchange for a large dowry, but on her way to salvation in her new kingdom, her carriage is ambushed and she is rescued by Lore, the wicked Prince of Nightshade, who demands a favour in return. Samara believes that Lore's request is meant to punish her for her crimes against his kind...but punishment is only half of Lore's plan. The truth is that the Elven Prince has pined after Samara for seven long years. His power over poisons rivals none in the Enchanted Forest, but Samara is a new kind of toxin in his blood, and she's all he can think about. Can the Prince of Nightshade find a remedy, or will he succumb to her love? The follow-up to Mountains Made of Glass is magical and intoxicating, offering an adult fantasy romance set in a dreamy and dangerous fairytale world - one brought to life by Scarlett St. Clair's unmatched verve for sexy and compelling storytelling. Tropes Dark Fairy Tale Fae Romance Spicy Romance Romantasy He Falls First Modern Retelling Grimm Fairy Tales

„Zu meiner Verblüffung gibt es in der 400-jährigen Überlieferung der bürgerlich-industriellen Revolution wenige charismatische Idole. Es gibt Washington, Jefferson, die Marktfrauen 1789 in Paris, Freiheitskämpferinnen, die den König aus Versailles nach Paris abholen, das junge Gesicht des Revolutionärs Saint-Just, der soeben von einer gewonnenen Schlacht in Nordfrankreich, die er kommandierte, zurückkehrt. Das leuchtendste Beispiel aber – neben den Porträts von Immanuel Kant, dem Mathematiker Euler, von Hölderlin, Novalis, Kleist, Edgar Allan Poe, Hemingway – bleibt DAS Bild Bonapartes von Silvester 1799. Nur über dieses Gesicht, und nur über diesen kurzen Augenblick der Hoffnung – das ist es, von dem ich hier schreibe.” Alexander Kluges Napoleon-Kommentar ist eine Beobachtung zusammengesetzt aus Geschichten, Filmbildern, Tagebuchnotizen und drei Zeichnungen von Georg Baselitz. Erzählen als eine Form, sich in die Geschichte hineinzuweben. Alexander Kluge, geboren 1932 in Halberstadt, ist Filmemacher, Autor, Fensehproduzent, Philosoph und Rechtsanwalt. Bei Spector Books erschienen in den vergangenen Jahren sechs Bücher von ihm, u.a. zusammen mit Ben Lerner Schnee über Venedig (2019) und zusammen mit Georg Baselitz Parsifal Kontainer (2020). – ”To my astonishment, there are but few charismatic idols in the 400-year tradition of the bourgeois industrial revolution: Washington, Jefferson, the women in the Paris marketplace in 1789—those female freedom fighters marching on Versailles and bringing the King to Paris—the young face of the revolutionary Saint-Just, newly returned as commander from a victorious battle in northern France. But the most brilliant example—besides the portraits of Immanuel Kant, of Euler the mathematician, of Hölderlin, Novalis, Kleist, Edgar Allan Poe, and Hemingway—is still THE picture of Bonaparte from New Year’s Eve, 1799. What I write of here is confined to this face, this brief flicker of hope.“ Alexander Kluge’s Commentary on Napoleon is a study made up of stories, cinematic images, diary entries, and three drawings by Georg Baselitz. Narration as a way of weaving oneself into history. Alexander Kluge, born 1932 in Halberstadt, is a film-maker, writer, TV producer, philosopher, and lawyer. Spector Books has published six of his books in recent years, including The Snows of Venice (with Ben Lerner, 2019) and Parsifal Container (with Georg Baselitz, 2020).

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a thrilling and addictive new novel--a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages 'Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series.' --The Washington Post It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when the only home he's ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in. . . . A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and as she begins to realize that everyone around her is engaged in a constant, brutal battle for power, it becomes clear that a single misstep could be catastrophic. . . . A monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a center of learning that will be admired throughout Europe. And each in turn comes into dangerous conflict with a clever and ruthless bishop who will do anything to increase his wealth and power. Thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, Follett's masterful new prequel The Evening and the Morning takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins.

A “superb fantasy saga” (Helene Wecker) of martial arts and magic, about what happens when a prophesied hero is not the chosen one after all—but has to work with a band of unlikely allies to save the kingdom anyway, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lives of Tao “An ambitious and touching exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family—a glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes.”—Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Gizmodo, Kirkus Reviews, The Quill to Live So many stories begin the same way: With a prophecy. A chosen one. And the inevitable quest to slay a villain, save the kingdom, and fulfill a grand destiny. But this is not that kind of story. It does begin with a prophecy: A child will rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, a cruel immortal god-king, and save the kingdom. And that prophecy did anoint a hero, Jian, raised since birth in luxury and splendor, and celebrated before he has won a single battle. But that’s when the story hits its first twist: The prophecy is wrong. What follows is a story more wondrous than any prophecy could foresee, and with many unexpected heroes: Taishi, an older woman who is the greatest grandmaster of magical martial arts in the kingdom but who thought her adventuring days were all behind her; Sali, a straitlaced warrior who learns the rules may no longer apply when the leader to whom she pledged her life is gone; and Qisami, a chaotic assassin who takes a little too much pleasure in the kill. And Jian himself, who has to find a way to become what he no longer believes he can be—a hero after all.

A spellbinding, enemies to lovers romantasy adventure of tangled secrets and dark magic for fans of Sarah J Maas, Callie Hart, Rebecca Yarros and Jennifer L Armentrout. Enemies to lovers ‍ Forbidden romance 🧝 A brooding prince Elemental magic Immortal beings Deliciously spicy A lost princess. A forbidden love. A destiny she never knew awaited her.When a forgotten ring reveals Mevlida Brennan's true heritage as the long-lost princess of Aetheria, a kingdom of immortals and magic, her world is turned upside down. But there's just one problem-Mev didn't know she was missing. Thrust into a realm on the brink of war, Mev is caught between her newfound legacy and a dangerous political game. A powerful king holds the key to restoring the ancient portal that connects their realms, but his son, Kael, stands in her way. Brooding, relentless, and dangerously irresistible, Kael is sworn to protect his people-even if it means kidnapping Mev to keep her from uncovering the truth. As dark forces rise and her dormant powers awaken, trust is a luxury neither can afford, yet their hearts may leave them no choice. Mev must embrace her destiny or risk losing everything. Because the storm isn't coming-it's already here. In a battle of elemental magic, loyalty, and love, one whisper could spark a war. Readers LOVE C.L Mecca's epic romantasy books: 'When it said perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Callie Hart, Rebecca Yarros and Jennifer L Armentrout., it was spot on.' Reader Review 'Multiple realms, magic and romance is what you can expect in this wonderful story from C.L.Mecca.' Reader Review 'Recommending to everyone I know!' Reader Review 'Whisper of War and Storms is a compelling read for fans of epic fantasy and poignant romance. It's a tale that lingers.' Reader Review

Easterlings are amongst the most fanatical followers of the Dark Lord and the best equipped of all the warriors at his command. Unlike the rabble of Orcs that spew forth from the Black Gate, the armies of the East are well-trained and disciplined warriors that will fight fiercely for Sauron, who they view as a vengeful deity. As children they are schooled in the art of war, and their womenfolk fight alongside the men as equals - in Rhûn all are prepared to fight for the Dark Lord. Trained to fight in deadly phalanxes, their spears form a hedge of sharpened blades that is virtually impenetrable - only a foolish general would send his warriors to take on a block of Easterlings head on. This plastic boxed set contains 54 components, with which to build 20 Easterling Warriors: 8 with sword and shield, 8 with bow, and 4 with spear and shield. This set comes with 20 25mm round bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints. © 2021 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG, THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc.       (s21).

She might be deadly, but she is not their weapon. This “sweeping romantasy” (Sable Sorensen, New York Times bestselling author of Dire Bound) is brimming with romance, deadly stakes, and unforgettable magic. “Not to be missed!” (Gretchen Powell Fox, author of Smoke and Scar) Includes two bonus scenes! This gorgeous deluxe limited edition is available while supplies last, featuring: Dazzling sprayed edges Designed endpapers Printed case with scene art Deluxe jacket Survivor. Rebel. Weapon. Leina has spent a lifetime submitting, starving amid wheat fields reserved for the king, standing by while his men crush her loved ones. When soldiers come for her brother, her divine fury erupts in a bloody massacre. She expects to be executed for her crimes—her people have met bloody ends for far, far less. Instead, Ryot, a gods-blessed warrior born to privilege, delivers her to a military fortress renowned for its brutality. There, a gift from a goddess drags Leina into a realm of war, where her survival depends on her ability to ride a winged horse. As Ryot pushes her to master the power she never asked for, a battle rages within her heart. Each lesson, every touch, binds them tighter—but love is a dangerous weakness in a world designed for war. Soon, Leina must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to protect the family she has found … and the one she left behind. Because while her divine gift could save the kingdom, it could also shatter its very foundation. With immersive lush writing, an unflinching heroine, and an inventive fantasy world, Kissed by the Gods is the gripping fantasy debut you won’t want to miss. Featuring iconic romance tropes: He falls first Forbidden romance Found family Trial by combat She saves him Spicy slow burn Feminine rage

Inhalt: 39 A Kind Of Magic Another One Bites The Dust Back Chat Bicycle Race Bohemian Rhapsody Breakthru Brighton Rock Bring Back Leroy Brown Crazy Little Thing Called Love Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To...) Don't Stop Me Now Dragon Attack Dreamer's Ball Fat Bottomed Girls Flash Flick Of The Wrist Friends Will Be Friends Get Down Make Love Good Company Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy Hammer To Fall Headlong Heaven For Everyone I Want It All I Want To Break Free I Was Born To Love You I'm Going Slightly Mad I'm In Love With My Car In The Lap Of The Gods (Revisited) Innuendo Is This The World We Created? It's A Hard Life It's Late Keep Passing The Open Windows Keep Yourself Alive Killer Queen Las Palabras de Amor (The Words Of Love) Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon Let Me Entertain You Liar Lily Of The Valley Long Away Love Of My Life Mother Love Mustapha My Fairy King No-one But You (Only The Good Die Young) Now I'm Here Ogre Battle One Vision One Year Of Love Play The Game Princes Of The Universe Put Out The Fire Radio Ga Ga Save Me Seaside Rendezvous Seven Seas Of Rhye Sheer Heart Attack Somebody To Love Son And Daughter Spread Your Wings Staying Power Stone Cold Crazy Tear It Up Tenement Funster The Invisible Man The March Of The Black Queen The Millionaire Waltz The Miracle The Show Must Go On These Are The Days Of Our Lives Tie Your Mother Down Too Much Love Will Kill You Under Pressure Was It All Worth It? We Are The Champions We Will Rock You We Will Rock You (Fast Version) White Queen (As It Began) Who Wants To Live Forever You Take My Breath Away You're My Best Friend

I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina's black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family's good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever's survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars-they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites. Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it's Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they've never seen. Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn't belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her. It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

Gods, demons and dragons collide in one final epic battle in The Discord of Gods, the unmissable conclusion to A Chorus of Dragons by Jenn Lyons. The end times have come. Relos Var's final plans to enslave the universe are on the cusp of fruition. He believes there's only one being in existence that might be able to stop him: the demon Xaltorath. As these two masterminds circle each other, neither is paying attention to the third player on the board, Kihrin. Unfortunately, keeping himself classified in the 'pawn' category means Kihrin must pretend to be everything the prophecies threatened he'd become: the destroyer of all, the sun eater, a mindless, remorseless plague upon the land. It also means finding an excuse to not destroy the people he loves (or any of the remaining Immortals) without arousing suspicion. Kihrin's goals are complicated by the fact that not all of his 'act' is one. His intentions may be sincere, but he's still being forced to grapple with the after-effects of the corrupted magic ritual that twisted both him and the dragons. Worse, he's now tied to a body that is the literal avatar of a star - a form that is becoming increasingly, catastrophically unstable. All of which means he's running out of time. After all, some stars fade - but others explode. The Discord of Gods is the fifth and final book in Jenn Lyons' epic fantasy series A Chorus of Dragons, which starts with The Ruin of Kings. Praise for A Chorus of Dragons: 'Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply deeply satisfying. I loved it' - Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians 'A fantastic page-turner' - John Gwynne, author of A Time of Dread 'This is top-notch adventure fantasy' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

#1 New York Times Bestseller An Amazon Best Book of 2020 A thrilling and addictive new novel-a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth-set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages "Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth]…A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series."-The Washington Post It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when the only home he's ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in…. A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and as she begins to realize that everyone around her is engaged in a constant, brutal battle for power, it becomes clear that a single misstep could be catastrophic…. A monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a center of learning that will be admired throughout Europe. And each in turn comes into dangerous conflict with a clever and ruthless bishop who will do anything to increase his wealth and power. Thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, Follett's masterful new prequel The Evening and the Morning takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins.

Two sisters. Two loves. One darkness threatening their realm. A new age begins in the Kingdom of Íseldur in Dawn of the North, the sizzling third book in the Viking-inspired romantasy Ashen series from Demi Winters. The lost Volsik heir has finally returned to the people of Íseldur, and even with the warrior who's captured her heart standing by her side, Silla's task is monumental. She must earn the loyalty of the northern jarls to drive Ivar Ironheart from the throne and restore peace in the kingdom. But the secret she guards vigilantly threatens to ruin all her plans: a shard of a god lives in her mind, twisting her thoughts and deeds to His will. Meanwhile, held captive on the mysterious Isle of Zagadka, Saga Volsik fights to return to her sister in Íseldur. But when King Ivar sets his sights on the Zagadkians, she's forced to make an impossible choice: fight for the man who stole her - and is now hellbent on marrying her - or let the innocent people of his kingdom die. As a poisonous mist threatens the realm, the sisters will delve into the unknowns of their magic to battle against evil. Return to the land of ice and fire, where a god awakens, a queen finds her power, and sisters must unite against the darkness threatening their realm. **** Discover why reads adore Dawn of the North, the New York Times bestselling third book in the Ashen series . . . ' This. Was. Epic.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This series is easily becoming one of my favorites. . . JAW ON THE FLOOOOOR' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This third installment has cemented The Ashen Series' place as a god-tier series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tropes: Vikings Lost heirs Political intrigue Spicy romance Animal sidekicks Multiple POVs

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a thrilling and addictive new novel--a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages "Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series." --The Washington Post It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when the only home he's ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in. . . . A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and as she begins to realize that everyone around her is engaged in a constant, brutal battle for power, it becomes clear that a single misstep could be catastrophic. . . . A monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a center of learning that will be admired throughout Europe. And each in turn comes into dangerous conflict with a clever and ruthless bishop who will do anything to increase his wealth and power. Thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, Follett's masterful new prequel The Evening and the Morning takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An all-new, official prequel novel to The Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard Entertainment s next expansion to the critically acclaimed World of Warcraft videogame. Azeroth is dying. The Horde and the Alliance defeated the demonic Burning Legion, but a dire catastrophe is unfolding deep below the surface of the world. There is a mortal wound in the heart of Azeroth, struck by the sword of the fallen titan Sargeras in a final act of cruelty. For Anduin Wrynn, king of Stormwind, and Sylvanas Windrunner, warchief of the Horde and queen of the Forsaken, there is little time to rebuild what remains and even less to mourn what was lost. Azeroth s devastating wound has revealed a mysterious material known as Azerite. In the right hands, this strange golden substance is capable of incredible feats of creation; in the wrong ones, it could bring forth unthinkable destruction. As Alliance and Horde forces race to uncover the secrets of Azerite and heal the wounded world, Anduin enacts a desperate plan aimed at forging a lasting peace between the factions. Azerite jeopardizes the balance of power, and so Anduin must gain the trust of Sylvanas. But, as ever, the Dark Lady has her own machinations. For peace to be possible, generations of bloodshed and hatred must be brought to an end. But there are truths that neither side is willing to accept and ambitions they are loath to relinquish. As Alliance and Horde alike grasp for the Azerite s power, their simmering conflict threatens to reignite all-out war a war that would spell doom for Azeroth. Praise for Before the Storm This is easily the best book in the World of Warcraft series, and I don t say that lightly. . . . It s so much more than a tie-in novel. . . . It s a beautiful book. Blizzard Watch

The second novel of the bestselling Bridge Kingdom series, now in a stunning deluxe hardcover edition, featuring: • Designed sprayed edges • A deluxe jacket with new cover art • A full-color illustrated book case with new character art • An interior black-and-white map (included in previous volumes) • Designed endpapers • A spine design that will stretch across future deluxe hardcover editions in the series In this sweeping, sizzling fantasy romance, one woman fights to win back her throne, her people, and the love of the man she’s betrayed—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood. A queen now in exile as a traitor, Lara has watched as Ithicana is conquered by her own father, helpless to do anything to stop the destruction. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows there is only one reason her father is keeping him alive: as bait for his traitorous daughter. And it is bait she fully intends to take. Risking her life on the Tempest Seas, Lara returns to Ithicana with a plan not only to free its king but to liberate the Bridge Kingdom from her father’s clutches, using his own weapons: the sisters whose lives she spared. Yet not only is the palace inescapable, there are more players in the game than Lara ever realized: enemies and allies switching sides in the fight for crowns, kingdoms, and bridges. But her greatest adversary of all might be the man she’s trying to free—the husband she betrayed. With everything she loves in jeopardy, Lara must decide who—and what—she is fighting for: her kingdom, her husband, or herself. Includes a bonus chapter from Sarhina’s point of view, also in the paperback reissue Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen&#39,s Bridge Kingdom series: THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE

„Zu meiner Verblüffung gibt es in der 400-jährigen Überlieferung der bürgerlich-industriellen Revolution wenige charismatische Idole. Es gibt Washington, Jefferson, die Marktfrauen 1789 in Paris, Freiheitskämpferinnen, die den König aus Versailles nach Paris abholen, das junge Gesicht des Revolutionärs Saint-Just, der soeben von einer gewonnenen Schlacht in Nordfrankreich, die er kommandierte, zurückkehrt. Das leuchtendste Beispiel aber – neben den Porträts von Immanuel Kant, dem Mathematiker Euler, von Hölderlin, Novalis, Kleist, Edgar Allan Poe, Hemingway – bleibt DAS Bild Bonapartes von Silvester 1799. Nur über dieses Gesicht, und nur über diesen kurzen Augenblick der Hoffnung – das ist es, von dem ich hier schreibe.” Alexander Kluges Napoleon-Kommentar ist eine Beobachtung zusammengesetzt aus Geschichten, Filmbildern, Tagebuchnotizen und drei Zeichnungen von Georg Baselitz. Erzählen als eine Form, sich in die Geschichte hineinzuweben. Alexander Kluge, geboren 1932 in Halberstadt, ist Filmemacher, Autor, Fensehproduzent, Philosoph und Rechtsanwalt. Bei Spector Books erschienen in den vergangenen Jahren sechs Bücher von ihm, u.a. zusammen mit Ben Lerner Schnee über Venedig (2019) und zusammen mit Georg Baselitz Parsifal Kontainer (2020). – ”To my astonishment, there are but few charismatic idols in the 400-year tradition of the bourgeois industrial revolution: Washington, Jefferson, the women in the Paris marketplace in 1789—those female freedom fighters marching on Versailles and bringing the King to Paris—the young face of the revolutionary Saint-Just, newly returned as commander from a victorious battle in northern France. But the most brilliant example—besides the portraits of Immanuel Kant, of Euler the mathematician, of Hölderlin, Novalis, Kleist, Edgar Allan Poe, and Hemingway—is still THE picture of Bonaparte from New Year’s Eve, 1799. What I write of here is confined to this face, this brief flicker of hope.“ Alexander Kluge’s Commentary on Napoleon is a study made up of stories, cinematic images, diary entries, and three drawings by Georg Baselitz. Narration as a way of weaving oneself into history. Alexander Kluge, born 1932 in Halberstadt, is a film-maker, writer, TV producer, philosopher, and lawyer. Spector Books has published six of his books in recent years, including The Snows of Venice (with Ben Lerner, 2019) and Parsifal Container (with Georg Baselitz, 2020).