Book Preview Prologue He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him; he hath broken his covenant. I Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. II Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. III And if it be meet that I go … Read more
Book Preview RNRQCWFJHE Kurtz, Katherine – Heirs of Saint Camber 2 – King Javan’s Year 1-2-2004 THE MAGIC OF THE KING “Excellency, may I speak with you?’ Javan said. “I-have need of a priest.’ Archbishop Huber lowered his bulk into the largest of the three chairs set before the fire. He gestured for Javan to … Read more
Book Preview WHO SHALL KNOW A SAINT Evaine sank to her knees beside the body of her father. Camber’s well-loved face was peaceful in repose. It was nearly a week since she had found him in the snow, but there was no sign of corruption. Joram set his hand on her shoulder as he … Read more
Book Preview Camber drew back and watched Dom Queron blink and tense for just an instant in sheer, naked panic, then twist around and stare at Rhys in undisguised horror. Emrys looked equally stunned, the only time Camber had ever seen the abbot’s composure shaken. “Sweet Jesu, what have you done to me?” Queron cried, … Read more
Book Preview Camber could feel himself slipping even deeper into trance. Images formed and reformed on the blackness of the spellbound water before him, only to fade before he could read them. But he must read them. He dared not fail. At the very limits of awareness, he touched Ariella’s sleeping mind. And abruptly he … Read more
Book Preview Volume I in The Legends of Camber of Culdi In the multitude of people is the kings honour; but in the want of the people is the destruction of the prince. Though it was but late September, a wintry wind howled and battered at the ramparts of Tor Caerrorie, rattling the narrow, glazed … Read more
Book Preview Katherine Kurtz – Adept 05 – Death of an Adept Mystic and historian, Sir Adam Sinclair is Master of the Hunt, leader of a secret brotherhood at war with the dark and unholy Powers that menace our world. In his time, he has challenged the forces of evil and been victorious. … Read more
Book Preview Katherine Kurtz – Adept 04 – Dagger Magic AN ANCIENT ORDER REAWAKENS. A MODERN EVIL RETURNS… From bestselling coauthors Katherine Kurtz and Deborah Turner Harris comes an unforgettable adventure of the past taking root in the present. Sir Adam Sinclair – mystic, historian, and Master of the Hunt – … Read more
Book Preview Katherine Kurtz – Adept 03 – The Templar Treasure A SECRET BROTHERHOOD. AN ANCIENT EVIL… Mystic and historian, Sir Adam Sinclair is Master of the Hunt, leader of a secret brotherhood at war with the dark and unholy Powers that menace our world. Now an urgent summons sets the Adept … Read more
Book Preview Katherine Kurtz – Adept 02 – The Lodge of the Lynx HE IS ETERNAL. SO ARE HIS FOES… Through countless lives and eras, the Adept has fought the powers of Darkness. Now, as psychiatrist Adam Sinclair, he leads his loyal Huntsmen against supernatural evil in all its myriad forms. But … Read more
Book Preview MORE THAN A DOCTOR, MORE THAN A DETECTIVE… He is Sir Adam Sinclair: nobleman, physician, scholar – and Adept. A man of learning and power, he practices ancient arts unknown to the twentieth century. He has had many names, lived many lives, but his mission remains the same: to protect … Read more
Book Preview THIS IS ALL I ASK Lynn Kurland Copyright © 1997 by Lynn Curland. ISBN: 0-515-12139-8 To my mother who always thought reading was more important than chores and who still laughs in all the right places. Prologue The twigs snapped and popped in the hearth, sending a spray of sparks across … Read more
Book Preview The More I See You By Lynn Kurland I have you fast in my fortress, And will not let you depart, But put you down into the dungeon In the round-tower of my heart. And there will I keep you forever, Yes, forever and a day, Till the walls shall crumble to … Read more
Book Preview One It had been the morning from hell. Samuel MacLeod carefully avoided the last chuckhole, turned the engine off, and unclenched his teeth. He carefully leaned his throbbing head against the steering wheel of his once clean and shiny Range Rover and let out a long, slow breath. “I am,” he said … Read more
Book Preview ‘Tis said that in a woman’s solar the course of wars and the fate of countries is decided. ‘Tis also said that therein is determined the fate of men and the manner of their course to a woman’s bed. Lianna of Grasleigh suspected that a woman had said the former and a man … Read more
Book Preview Stardust of Yesterday By Lynn Kurland OCR by svetico (svetico.by.ru) Stardust of Yesterday…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Prologue……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 Chapter One………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Chapter Two……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Chapter Three……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Chapter Four……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Chapter Five.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 Chapter Six………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 Chapter Seven…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 Chapter Eight…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40 Chapter Nine……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 Chapter Ten………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Chapter Eleven………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 62 Chapter Twelve…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67 Chapter … Read more
Book Preview They had betrayed her with a promise of the sea. Go with the English-man, and he will show you the strand, her half-brother had said. Father has traded you to make an ally, but you’ll have a keep on the shore as your recompense, her half-sister had said. Trust us, they had said. … Read more
Book Preview The Gift of Christmas Past Prologue Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Epilogue The Three Wise Ghosts PrologueChapter OneChapter TwoChapter ThreeChapter FourChapter FiveChapter SixChapter SevenChapter EightEpilogue And The Groom Wore Tulle PrologueChapter OneChapter TwoChapter ThreeChapter FourChapter FiveChapter SixChapter SevenChapter EightEpilogue The Icing on … Read more