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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Myth & legend told as fiction
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Many medieval writers, especially
from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British
leader, King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period
come together to paint a picture of who he was with some describing
him as a great warrior, defending Britain from its enemies, while
others suggest Arthur had magical qualities. Throughout this
mystery, King Arthur has become an iconic figure, known for his
court and knights and his chivalric adventures. This collection
offers a selection of myths, featuring Arthur's knights of the
round table, his love for Queen Guinevere and of course the
ultimate betrayal by his most trusted knight, Sir Lancelot. Flame
Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative
fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative
literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the
best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking
and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and
a Glossary of Terms.
Discover the enthralling fantasy world of gods and mortals in
bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair's reimagined New Greece. Readers
are "hopelessly addicted" to this captivating story of Hades and
Persephone.
"Take her, and I will destroy this world. Take her, and I will destroy
you. Take her, and I will end us all."
Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule,
luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is
not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and
Queen-Persephone, Goddess of Spring.
Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism
student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways.
She defies him at every turn, even as the attraction between them
explodes.
Hades finds himself faced with the impossible-proving his future bride
wrong. Regardless of his efforts, there are forces who wish to keep the
two apart and Hades comes to realize he will do anything for his
forbidden love, even defy Fate.
GENESIS is a dark fantasy. A beginning of all things in an epic
story called GOD'S CHAIN. GOD'S CHAIN is not a religious story, it
is a classic tale of light against darkness, good against evil. In
his inaugural novel, Nikolaus Baker takes the reader through a
hidden fantasy world that revives an enigma that has endured for
centuries. There is an ancient quest that continues for a hidden
knowledge that brings power, corruption, and death in a dark tale
that originates in the remote Scottish village of Mauchline where
tranquillity is about to change when a freak earthquake hits and
precipitates a dramatic fall in temperature. In the Vatican,
secrecy surrounds an untraceable security breach in the
computerised nerve-centre of papal authority. This has consequences
for the suspect Cardinal Giovanni Dalla Gassa. He believes in the
legendary links to God, each link hidden in different locations and
thought to exhibit magical and powerful properties. Powers that
would tip the cosmic and spiritual balance in favour of the holder.
He must have them all. The mystery thickens with the disappearance
of a senior I.T. systems administrator Michaelangelo and the
torment of his close friend and colleague I.T. expert Francesca
DeRose. Chased for her life, she unknowingly becomes lost inside
the catacombs where the cursed Abaddon Clerics lurk... the
unliving. What links the hub of Catholicism with what was once the
heart of covenanting Scotland? The prophecy. Heed it well. GENESIS
is a dark fantasy wrapped within layers of an enigma, tied up by
networks and packaged in history. Readers will enjoy this
fast-moving action and fascinating twists that Baker describes with
vivacity and invention. Is this really a holy mission to find God
or is it a supernatural grail quest to the grave...
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