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A riveting, historical tale set in first-century Rome, "The
Divining" chronicles one young woman's spiritual quest to discover
her destiny through the powerful gift of second sight--and save
entire future generations.
"Ancient Rome: 54 C.E." Nineteen-year-old Ulrika is plagued with
strange visions and dreams. In order to discover the truth behind
her past and her unusual powers, Ulrika embarks on a dangerous
journey to her father's homeland, Germania. There, she discovers
her calling, a rare gift known as the Divining.
Sent on a quest to find her destiny, she travels far and wide, from
ancient Germania to the vast and exotic countries of Syria,
Babylon, and Persia. Along the way she meets wise spiritual
guides--men, women, and spirits alike--who teach her to harness her
ability to heal and protect others. Ulrika's journey also brings
her close to the handsome trader Sebastianus Gallus, who must
depart for his own quest to the Far East to gain riches for the
powerful emperor Nero. But can Ulrika reunite with the man she
loves, fulfill her profound destiny, and usher in a new era in Rome
under the threatening rule of Nero?
A powerful, spiritual story of romance, betrayal, faith, and
courage, "The Divining "stunningly brings to life one young woman's
daring role in shaping the entire ancient empire of Rome.
" I was born for adventure. I flout convention. I am a New Woman
on a holy purpose. " Newlywed Emily Stone and her husband, Isaac,
areyoung missionaries who have traveled from New England to
Honolulu to share the Gospel with the Hawaiian natives. Gentle,
adventurous, well-bred, and beautiful, Emily soon finds herself
struggling with intense homesickness but remains determined to
share her faith . . . andignore her growing feelings for handsome
Captain MacKenzie Farrow. Just as she begins to bond with the
influential High Chiefess Pua and her daughter, Mahina, unexpected
tragedy threatens to force her off the island. In a state of
confusion, Emilymakes a decision that could destroy everything she
knows and loves including her own sanity.Three decades later,
Sister Theresa comes to the islands as a missionary nurse and
becomes acquainted with Captain Farrow s charming son, a powerful
man who is instrumental in Hawaii s alliance with America. Teresa
discovers that a dark curse is plaguing his family and the island s
inhabitants, a curse that only Emily and Mahina can help her
reverse.With richly imagined characters and spellbinding scenery in
the tradition of James A. Michener s "Hawaii, Rainbows on the Moon"
is a masterful depiction of the beauty of humanemotion."
Barbara Wood's 1978 debut novel is now back in print in a new
edition from Turner Publishing.When the first of the Magdalene
Scrolls arrives, Professor Ben Messer is puzzled, intrigued,
excited. What scholar of ancient languages wouldn’t be, when he
held in his hands something even more astonishing than the Dead Sea
Scrolls—a scroll just discovered to contain the life story and
last confession of a man who had lived in Jerusalem just after the
death of Christ. By the time the second scroll arrives, Ben’s
interest has begun to be more than professional. For it seems that
David, the writer of the ancient scrolls, is in many ways very much
like Ben—and he seems to be speaking directly to Ben, across
nearly 2,000 years of history. Before long, the terrifying
transformation has begun, and there can be no turning back. What do
the words of a Jew who lived 2,000 years ago have to do with today,
and with Ben Messer, a man who had forsaken his Jewish identity
years ago—or thought he had. And why does David’s life suddenly
seem so much more real—and powerful—than Ben’s own? Why does
Ben suddenly shut himself off from the beautiful woman he intends
to marry and become involved with Judy Golden, a very different
kind of woman? And what will happen if Ben surrenders completely to
the power of the scrolls?
Even for scholars who have devoted their careers to the early
modern theatre, the name John Lowin may not instantly evoke
recognition-until now, the actor's life and contribution to the
theatre of the period has never been the subject of a full-length
publication. In this study, Barbara Wooding provides a
comprehensive overview of the life and times of Lowin, a leader of
the King's Men's Company and one of the greatest actors of the
seventeenth century. She examines his involvement in the
Jacobean/Caroline world as performer, citizen and company manager,
and contextualizes his life and career within the socio-economic
and political framework of the period. Although references to him
in the archives are patchy and sporadic, information about his
activities within the King's Men's Company is well documented. In
the course of analysing less familiar plays of the period and the
characters Lowin played in them, Wooding supplements critical
understanding of the scope and range of Caroline drama. Because
Lowin's career burgeoned after Shakespeare's and Burbage's death,
his life in Southwark and his career with the same company
furnishes the opportunity for an examination of the changing status
of actors, and the exercising of their skills within the drama of
the later playhouse period.
Barbara Wood's 1978 debut novel is now back in print in a new
edition from Turner Publishing.When the first of the Magdalene
Scrolls arrives, Professor Ben Messer is puzzled, intrigued,
excited. What scholar of ancient languages wouldn’t be, when he
held in his hands something even more astonishing than the Dead Sea
Scrolls—a scroll just discovered to contain the life story and
last confession of a man who had lived in Jerusalem just after the
death of Christ. By the time the second scroll arrives, Ben’s
interest has begun to be more than professional. For it seems that
David, the writer of the ancient scrolls, is in many ways very much
like Ben—and he seems to be speaking directly to Ben, across
nearly 2,000 years of history. Before long, the terrifying
transformation has begun, and there can be no turning back. What do
the words of a Jew who lived 2,000 years ago have to do with today,
and with Ben Messer, a man who had forsaken his Jewish identity
years ago—or thought he had. And why does David’s life suddenly
seem so much more real—and powerful—than Ben’s own? Why does
Ben suddenly shut himself off from the beautiful woman he intends
to marry and become involved with Judy Golden, a very different
kind of woman? And what will happen if Ben surrenders completely to
the power of the scrolls? Before long, the terrifying
transformation has begun, and there can be no turning back . . .
" I was born for adventure. I flout convention. I am a New Woman
on a holy purpose. " Newlywed Emily Stone and her husband, Isaac,
areyoung missionaries who have traveled from New England to
Honolulu to share the Gospel with the Hawaiian natives. Gentle,
adventurous, well-bred, and beautiful, Emily soon finds herself
struggling with intense homesickness but remains determined to
share her faith . . . andignore her growing feelings for handsome
Captain MacKenzie Farrow. Just as she begins to bond with the
influential High Chiefess Pua and her daughter, Mahina, unexpected
tragedy threatens to force her off the island. In a state of
confusion, Emilymakes a decision that could destroy everything she
knows and loves including her own sanity.Three decades later,
Sister Theresa comes to the islands as a missionary nurse and
becomes acquainted with Captain Farrow s charming son, a powerful
man who is instrumental in Hawaii s alliance with America. Teresa
discovers that a dark curse is plaguing his family and the island s
inhabitants, a curse that only Emily and Mahina can help her
reverse.With richly imagined characters and spellbinding scenery in
the tradition of James A. Michener s "Hawaii, Rainbows on the Moon"
is a masterful depiction of the beauty of humanemotion."
"Ugarit, Syria, 1450 B.C.E. "Eighteen-year-old Leah, the eldest
daughter of a wealthy winemaker, is past the traditional age of
betrothal. Vowed to wed the wealthy but cruel shipbuilder Jotham,
Leah declines his offer of marriage after discovering that he and
his family suffer from "the falling sickness." Enraged by her
refusal and his ruined reputation, he blackmails Leah's father, a
punishment forgiven only by offering Leah's hand in marriage. With
no more options for another suitor and no male heir for her family,
Leah must seek out the cure for Jotham's sickness or her family
will face permanent ruin.
During her quest Leah begins to burn with desire for Daveed, the
handsome household scribe whose culture forbids their union. Daveed
has been called by the gods to restore the Brotherhood, an elite
fraternity of guardians at the great Library of Ugarit, rumored to
contain the secret symbol of immortality within its ancient
archives. If his plan succeeds, it may also save Leah's family from
disaster. But even Daveed and Leah cannot fathom the extent of
Jotham's sinister schemes to make Leah his bride once and for all.
With rich historical detail, "The Serpent and the Staff" is a
sweeping tale of love, betrayal, and how one family's faith can
overcome the obstacles that life has in store for them.
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Night Trains (Hardcover)
Barbara Wood, Gareth Wootton
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R922
R772
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Vital Signs (Hardcover)
Barbara Wood
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R855
Discovery Miles 8 550
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Beautiful young Andrea travels from Los Angeles to her ancestral
home in England to meet her relatives and confront her mysterious
heritage. But from the first moment she steps foot in her
grandmother's cold Victorian house in Warrington, she senses an
awesome, unsettling presence.
"Mixing medicine and romance in absolutely riveting combinations is
getting to be a habit with Barbara Wood."-"The Philadelphia
Inquirer"
"Entertainment fiction at its best."-"Booklist"
"A winning combination of medicine and romance."-"Library
Journal"
Moving through the exotic settings of California, Hawaii, and
Africa, acclaimed novelist Barbara Wood weaves a rich and
compelling story of three women's lives and the challenges they
face in their careers and in their relationships.
In the late 1960s, these bright, ambitious women struggling to
make a place in a man's world meet in medical school. Each has a
past she wants to forget, and each has a dream she needs to
fulfill.
"Mickey Long"-Disfigured from birth, Mickey turns to plastic
surgery to heal herself and others afflicted with her special
pain.
"Sondra Mallone"-Abandoned by her natural parents, Sondra
becomes a missionary doctor to forgotten souls crying out for
love.
"Ruth Shapiro"-After discovering the miracle of motherhood, Ruth
opens a pioneering fertility clinic that offers new hope to those
who once had none.
In the years that lie ahead-years of triumph and tragedy, joy
and sorrow, love and loneliness-each woman will find, in their
unique bond of friendship, the courage and strength to succeed.
A magnificent coming-of-age saga about two sisters from an
aristocratic Egyptian family who rebel against tradition.
Inside a beautiful mansion on Virgins of Paradise Street in
post-World War II Cairo, Jasmine and Camelia Rasheed grow to
womanhood under the watchful eyes of their grandmother and the
other women of the prominent Rasheed family. Despite the glamour
and elegance of the city, women still wear the veil and live in
harems. But as Egypt begins to change, so do Jasmine and Camelia.
Rebelling against a society in which the suppression of women is
assumed, Jasmine and Camelia embark on turbulent personal and
professional voyages of discovery. Cast out of the family, Jasmine
travels to America to become a doctor while Camelia sets out to
become one of the foremost beledi dancers in the Middle East.
Sensuous, spicy, and romantic, " Virgins of Paradise "is a
spellbinding novel set in an exotic and erotic culture. Brilliantly
portraying two sisters' search for identity amidst historic change,
Wood also conveys a portrait of an ancient nation merging into the
modern era while mired in superstition, magic, and mythology.
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Childsong (Paperback)
Barbara Wood
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R427
R366
Discovery Miles 3 660
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