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(The evil spirit of Stern Dreamer is aroused by archaeolog...)
The evil spirit of Stern Dreamer is aroused by archaeologists who disturb his ancient tomb, and Pamela, his direct descendant, is the only living person who can imprison the spirit again, but her weak link to her Native American heritage proves troublesome.
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( In this powerful young adult historical fiction classic...)
In this powerful young adult historical fiction classic, a young man serving a sad and secretive lady in an isolated English manor makes a shocking discovery that could destroy those he loves Young Geraint does not know what to expect when he enters the remote, crumbling estate of Rhuddesmere. The unloved illegitimate son of the cold and scheming Baron of Wallestoke, Geraint has been sent to serve the beautiful, melancholy lady of the house and her brilliant, crippled son, and the warm welcome he receives surprises and pleases him greatly. But even as his affection grows for these strangers who have accepted him without question, the boy becomes ever more troubled with the passing of days. A suffocating atmosphere of tension and mystery surrounds this place and its mistress. When Geraint stumbles on the dark secret that the Lady of Rhuddesmere so carefully guards, he is forced to flee, setting in motion a series of devastating events that could have dire consequences for everyone who dwells within the castle walls. Nominated for the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, Victoria Strauss’s acclaimed debut novel bridges the gap between historical fiction for youth and adults with a chillingly provocative Gothic tale that sheds a stark, revealing light on human cruelty, ignorance, and intolerance.
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(HE REMEMBERS THE TALE. Of a day when Mind and Hand were ...)
HE REMEMBERS THE TALE. Of a day when Mind and Hand were one, bound by the all-powerful Stone.Of an unfathomable evil which seized the Stone with ruthless treachery.Sundered its worlds. Used its might to conquer the domain of Mind.And shielded the ill-gained talisman in an impenetrable fortress. HE HEARS THE TALE. Of the One Who Comes. The deliver. The avenger. The One who has been awaited for ten centuries and more. Who wields a power whose like has never before been seen. Who will restore freedom. Peace. And the Stone. Bron looks up. And he knows. HE IS THE TALE.
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( When seventeen-year-old Giulia, the orphaned, illegitim...)
When seventeen-year-old Giulia, the orphaned, illegitimate daughter of a Milanese nobleman, learns she’s to be packed off to a life behind convent walls, she begs an astrologer-sorcerer for a talisman that will secure what she’s certain is her heart’s desire: true love and a place where she belongs. But does she really know the compass of her heart? The convent of Santa Marta is full of surprises, including a workshop of nuns who are creating paintings of astonishing beauty using a luminous blue mixed from a secret formula: Passion Blue. As Giulia’s own artistic self is awakened she’s torn: should she follow the young man who promises to help her escape? Or stay and satisfy her growing desire to paint? This richly imagined novel of a girl’s daring journey towards self-discovery transports readers into the fascinating world of Renaissance Italy where love and faith and art inspire passion—of many different hues. Passion Blue is a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2012
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(Because of the power she possesses, a young girl is drawn...)
Because of the power she possesses, a young girl is drawn into the struggle to control a living stone, once coveted as the Holy Grail and now the soul of a universe parallel to Earth's.
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( After long years of oppression, the Kingdom of Arsace h...)
After long years of oppression, the Kingdom of Arsace has reclaimed the capital city of Ninyâser and the First Temple of Ârata. But the powerful Brethren can tolerate no challenge to their rule of the Âratist church, and an expedition to destroy the secret colony of Refuge, home to ancient mysteries and heretical sorcery, has become the catalyst for war. Râvar, the last and mightiest of Refuge's hidden Shapers, vows vengeance against the Brethren and the god he believes has abandoned him. Kidnapping the Dreamer Axane to aid him in his quest, he claims the title of Next Messenger, harbinger of the world's rebirth into a new age of light, and, with his army of fanatical followers, marches on the holy city of Baushpar. As Arsace races to prepare for battle, the Shaper and former priest Gyalo Amdo Samchen must leave his peaceful life behind to save Axane--and to confront, at last, his own terrifying destiny. Against a backdrop of war, insurrection, and sacrifice, two powerful Shapers must discover who is the true Next Messenger, a quest that will lead to salvation...or destruction.
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(From Book 1: When seventeen-year-old Giulia, the orphan...)
From Book 1: When seventeen-year-old Giulia, the orphaned, illegitimate daughter of a Milanese nobleman, learns she’s to be packed off to a life behind convent walls, she begs an astrologer-sorcerer for a talisman that will secure what she’s certain is her heart’s desire: true love and a place where she belongs. But does she really know the compass of her heart? The convent of Santa Marta is full of surprises, including a workshop of nuns who are creating paintings of astonishing beauty using a luminous blue mixed from a secret formula: Passion Blue. As Giulia’s own artistic self is awakened she’s torn: should she follow the young man who promises to help her escape? Or stay and satisfy her growing desire to paint? This richly imagined novel of a girl’s daring journey towards self-discovery transports readers into the fascinating world of Renaissance Italy where love and faith and art inspire passion—of many different hues. Passion Blue is a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2012
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Vassar College.
She has written hundreds of book reviews for magazines and ezines, including San Francisco Site and Fantasy magazine, and her articles on writing have appeared in Writer"s Digest and elsewhere. In 2006, she served as a judge for the World Fantasy Awards. She maintains the Writer Beware website and blog, which provide information and warnings on writing related schemes, scams, and pitfalls.
She was also honored in 2012 with an Independent Book Blogger Award.
(From Book 1: When seventeen-year-old Giulia, the orphan...)
( When seventeen-year-old Giulia, the orphaned, illegitim...)
( In this powerful young adult historical fiction classic...)
(The evil spirit of Stern Dreamer is aroused by archaeolog...)
(Because of the power she possesses, a young girl is drawn...)
(Geraint is sent from his father's castle to live in a hou...)
( After long years of oppression, the Kingdom of Arsace h...)
(Passion Blue PASSION BLUE By Strauss, Victoria ( Author )...)
(HE REMEMBERS THE TALE. Of a day when Mind and Hand were ...)