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Mädchen und Frauen ist es bei Todesstrafe verboten, Drachenmagie zu wirken. Dennoch träumt Eona davon, ein Drachenauge zu werden - die Erwählte einer der himmlischen Mächte. Als Junge verkleidet schmuggelt sie sich in die Auswahlzeremonie, und es geschieht das Unglaubliche: Der lange verschollene Spiegelddrache erwählt sie zu seiner magischen Novizin. Doch der ehrgeizige Lord Ido hat sie als Mädchen erkannt. Schneller als je eine Novizin zuvor muss Eona nun ihre Kräfte meistern - wenn sie nicht zum Spielball seiner dunklen Intrigen werden will ... (Quelle: Buchdeckel verso).

The second novel in the thrilling LADY HELEN series sees Helen following orders that could bring about betrayal and annihilation. Ages 12+ Summer, 1812 After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, where she is training to be a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club. As she struggles to put aside her genteel upbringing and take up the weapons of a warrior, Helen realizes that her mentor, Lord Carlston, is fighting his own inner battle. Has the foul Deceiver energy poisoned his soul, or is something else driving him towards violent bouts of madness? Either way, Helen is desperate to help the man with whom she shares a deep but forbidden connection. When Mr Pike, the hard bureaucratic heart of the Dark Days Club, arrives in Brighton, no one is prepared for the ordinary evil he brings in his wake. He has a secret task for Helen and Mr Hammond, and the authority of the Prince Regent. They have no choice but to do as he orders, knowing that the mission will betray everyone around them and possibly bring about Lord Carlston''s annihilation.

''Just wonderful . . . this book deserves to be the new Bridgerton'' THE LADY ''Goodman''s ladies are the undercover Regency heroes we''ve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun'' TONI JORDAN A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an ''old maid'' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman. What readers are saying: ''Taut, exciting, in turns angry, funny and poignant, with a fabulous romantic subplot, this is the new regency series I didn''t know I was waiting for. Highly, highly recommended'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A fabulous read, full of compelling characters with wit and depth, heart breaking and heart pounding moments make this a complete page turner'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''What a thrilling ride this book was!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''This book was an absolute riot to read. The central cast is very well fleshed out and are a joy to get to know'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A really refreshing regency read that''s a little bit different!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... Lady Augusta Colebrook, ''Gus'', is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friend''s goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Caroline''s country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots the ruffian, only to discover he is Lord Evan Belford, an acquaintance from their past who was charged with murder and exiled to Australia twenty years ago. With Lord Evan injured and unconscious, the sisters have no choice but to bring him on their mission to save Caroline. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, heart-racing near misses, and a little help from a revived and rather charming Lord Evan. Back in London, Gus can''t stop thinking about her unlikely (not to mention handsome) comrade-in-arms. She is convinced Lord Evan was falsely accused of murder, and she is going to prove it. She persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help Lord Evan, and others in need-society be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins. A rollicking and joyous adventure, with a beautiful love story at its heart, about two rebellious sisters forging their own path in Regency London. ......................... ''If you love Georgette Heyer, you''ll love [this]. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency I''ve been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance!'' JENN MCKINLAY ''A must-read for lovers of the Regency and historical mysteries alike'' JENNIFER ASHLEY ''A truly delightful romp through the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploits'' STEPHANIE MARIE THORNTON ''Part heart-racing adventure, part gothic mystery, part tantalizing romance, and wholly wonderful'' JOANNA LOWELL

Bath, December 1812. After the shocking events in London and Brighton, Lady Helen and Lord Carlston are now the newly forged Grand Reclaimer, a dyad of power bonded through blood and death. They cannot, however, yet control this terrifying new force between them. They and their Dark Days cohort have taken up residence in Bath, looking for the Deceiver who can give them the key to wielding their power and help them find their nemesis: the Grand Deceiver. Helen and Carlston are not only struggling to control their new dyad power. They must also contain their illicit feelings for one another as Helen prepares to marry the devoted Duke of Selburn. The wedding, to be attended by the Queen, is fast approaching and Helen must juggle her imminent life as Duchess with the dangerous and unseemly duties of a Grand Reclaimer. When an old enemy arrives in Bath bringing death and deceit, the final confrontation between Grand Reclaimer and Grand Deceiver is set into terrifying motion. Can Helen and Carlston finally unleash the power and love between them to save mankind from annihilation?

London, April 1812. Lady Helen Wrexhall is set to make her debut at the court of Queen Charlotte and officially step into polite Regency society and the marriage mart. Little does Helen know that step will take her from he opulent drawing rooms of Mayfair and the bright lights of Vauxhall Gardens into a shadowy world of missing housemaids and demonic conspiracies. Standing between those two worlds is Lord Carlston, a man of ruined reputation and brusque manners. He believes Helen has a destiny beyond the ballroom; a sacred and secret duty. Helen is not so sure, especially when she discovers that nothing around her is quite as it seems, including the enigmatic Lord Carlston.

Bridgerton meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the seductive series by award-winning author Alison Goodman Brighton, July 1812. After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen is banished from her family and has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton. There she is training as a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club and must learn to fight the dangerous energy-wielding Deceivers. As she struggles to put aside her genteel upbringing, Helen realises that her mentor, Lord Carlston, is fighting his own inner battle. Has the foul Deceiver energy poisoned his soul, or is something else driving him towards violent bouts of madness? Either way, Helen is desperate to help the man with whom she shares a deep but forbidden connection. When Mr Pike, the bureaucratic heart of the Dark Days Club, arrives in Brighton, no one is prepared for the ordinary evil he brings in his wake. He has a grudge against Lord Carlston and a secret mission for Helen. She has no choice but to do as he orders, knowing that the dangerous task will betray everyone around her -- and possibly bring about Lord Carlston''s annihilation. This second novel in the thrilling Lady Helen series won the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel! PRAISE FOR THE LADY HELEN SERIES ''A delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy'' -- Publishers Weekly starred review ''This glorious sequel has it all for fans of fantasy and historical fiction -- paranormal clashes, political intrigue, smouldering romance, a handsomely headstrong heroine, and bejewelled historical detail. The writing fizzes with passion and panache throughout, much like Lady Helen herself'' -- LoveReading ''The thrilling sequel to Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club -- 5 Stars!!'' -- Amazon review AWARDS FOR THE LADY HELEN SERIES Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club (Book 1) Notable Book -- 2017 Children''s Book Council of Australia Awards Lady Helen and the Dark Days Pact (Book 2) Winner -- 2016 Aurealis Awards, Best Young Adult Novel Lady Helen and the Dark Days Deceit (Book 3) Shortlisted -- 2018 Aurealis Awards, Best Young Adult Novel AWARDS FOR EON Winner -- 2008 Aurealis Awards, Best Fantasy Novel Honour Book -- 2008 James Tiptree Award (UK) Notable Book -- 2009 Children''s Book Council of Australia Awards Shortlisted -- 2009 NSW Premier''s Literary Awards, 2009 Victorian Premier''s Literary Awards, 2008 Western Australian Premier''s Literary Awards

Nadie sabe cómo alcanzaron los primeros Ojos de Dragón su peligroso acuerdo con los doce dragones de la energía y de la buena suerte, encargados de la protección de la tierra. Cada uno de los doce Ojos de Dragón, gracias a ese pacto, alcanza un inmenso poder que le permite desplazar monzones, desviar ríos y detener terremotos. Una vez al año doce muchachos se enfrentan en una dura competición de la que surgirá un nuevo aprendiz de Ojo de Dragón. Eón lleva años preparándose para ese momento. Cuando ve cumplido su sueño y es escogido como aprendiz de Ojo de Dragón, Eón debe aprender rápidamente a dominar sus nuevos poderes para defender al viejo y respetado Emperador y a su heredero en una lucha que amenaza la paz del reino. Pero Eón esconde un terrible secreto que pone en peligro su vida. Sólo si es capaz de encontrar la fortaleza interior podrá vencer a aquellos que quieren arrebatarle su magia... y su vida.

Londres, avril 1812. Lady Helen Wrexhall s''apprête à faire son entrée dans le monde. Bientôt, elle sera prise dans le tourbillon des bals avec l''espoir de faire un beau mariage. Mais d''étranges faits surviennent qui la plongent soudain dans les ombres de la Régence : une bonne de la maison disparaît, des meurtres sanglants sont commis et Helen fait la connaissance de lord Carlston, un homme à la réputation sulfureuse. Il appartient au Club des mauvais jours, une police secrète chargée de combattre des démons qui ont infiltré toutes les couches de la société. Lady Helen est dotée d''étranges pouvoirs mais acceptera-t-elle de renoncer à une vie faite de privilèges et d''insouciance pour basculer dans un monde terrifiant ?

Combining Jane Austen''s high society and Cassandra Clare''s supernatural underworld, Alison Goodman''s Lady Helen trilogy will delight fans of historical fiction and fantasy. Now readers can enjoy an exclusive insight into Lord Carlston''s world and his initial perceptions of much-loved heroine Lady Helen in this novella. London, April 1812. Lord Carlston, a man of dubious reputation and infuriating manners, has recently returned from the Continent. He is in London to assess whether Lady Helen Wrexhall has inherited her mother''s Reclaimer abilities, which would mark her as a protector of society. These abilities would also take Lady Helen from the glittering ballrooms and bright lights of her first Season into a world of demonic creatures and deadly power. Not the usual aspirations for a young lady in Regency society...Perfect for longstanding fans and readers new to the series, the novella also includes a chapter from The Dark Days Club, so you can experience the same scene from Lady Helen''s point of view.

Joss (18) wordt tijdens haar opleiding Tijdreizen gekoppeld aan Mav, een buitenaards wezen. Gevaarlijk, want een huurmoordenaar heeft het op Mavs leven voorzien. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.