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Here is a brilliant recounting of the life of Odysseus after his safe return to the island of Ithaca, his wife Penelope, and his son Telemachus. Countless readers and listeners have thrilled to the adventures of Odysseus in The Iliad and The Odyssey, but what further adventures awaited him after his ten years of war and ten years of wandering? Narrated by Telemachus to the bard Phemios, On Wine-Dark Seas speaks of the human drama of a man gone twenty years from home and family, a man who saw Troy on the night of its destruction, a man who lives the special quest which is his destiny.

When Makeda ascends the throne of Sheba, she inherits more than a crown—she inherits the weight of judgment, justice, and a people hungry for her guidance. Rumors soon reach her court of Solomon, king of Israel, whose wisdom is said to rival the ancients and whose riches dazzle the world. Determined to see if the tales are true—and to strengthen her own reign—Makeda embarks on a daring journey across the desert.

Sir Stefan de Bar is cursed by the old witch, Hecuba, and his curse may just be worse than any of the curses bestowed upon his siblings. After an ambush and seizing Breckenridge Castle, he is left bruised and bloodied and with damage to his face. Hecuba curses him, telling him he is naught but a beast, and when his anger arises, the beast inside him shall start to emerge. If he doesn't find someone to love him for who he is before the last petal falls, he will stay a beast forever.

What happens when the goddess of love falls for the one man she can’t have? Exiled from Olympus and stripped of her divine power, Aphrodite—the goddess of love and desire—is forced to live among mortals. Her charm, wit, and irresistible allure have always gotten her what she wants… until now. Her next-door neighbor is handsome, strong, and utterly immune to her seductions. No matter what Aphrodite tries, he resists her every advance. Why is he so determined to keep her at a distance—and what will she do when desire turns into obsession? As the stakes rise, Aphrodite will risk ...

Who Will Be Egypt's Next Great Queen? Can Nefertiti Defeat a Dangerous Rival? When Nefret, the mekhma of the Meshwesh, leads her people back to their homeland of Zerzura, everything changes. Forced to make a deal with the determined Queen Tiye, Nefret abandons her tribe and Alexio--the man she loves in order to obey the queen’s command. As she takes her place at the Egyptian court at Thebes, she quickly realizes that fate is not through with her yet. A new enemy with a beautiful face is revealed, and Nefret--now Nefertiti--must fight again to keep her place at Amenhotep’s side. Set ...

Sir Braden is headed to Banesmoor to hire out his sword. But when he gets there he is promised the lord's daughter in marriage as well as a huge dowry if he can but capture the spy within the castle's walls. Portia-Maer is an elemental of the air, called a sylph. She can brew up a storm with the mere flick of her wrist. She is half fae and half human, and has been sent to Banesmoor by her wretched stepmother to spy, as a battle is in the planning.

Quintus: As a boy, he dared to fight Nero. Worse, he won. Stripped of his family, the love of his life, and his self-respect, he sets out on a quest to win a victor's crown, rescue his parents, and restore his family's honor. But his path to glory in the restless province of Judaea is threatened by the corrupt governor Felix, the murderous priest Melechi, and most of all by the rabble-rousing Paul of Tarsus. When Quintus finds himself in Rome chained to Paul all hope of a crown seems lost, but Paul's example makes him question the true meaning of success.

Queen Niobe of Thebes must deal with escalating political tensions between her husband Amphion and her powerful brother, King Pelops of Pisa. Meanwhile Pelops’ wife Hippodamia fears her husband will choose the bastard Prince Chrysippus over her own sons, Atreus and Thyestes. The murder Hippodamia plots to protect her sons is only the beginning of the bloodshed…and the fate of Niobe’s daughter Chloris hangs in the balance.

Quo vadis?, è un romanzo storico pubblicato che frutto all’autore il premio Nobel per la letteratura nel 1905. Il romanzo è allo stesso tempo una storia d’amore, la storia di una conversione, la storia dell’abominio a cui giunse la Roma imperiale sotto la tirannide di Nerone. Avvincente, commovente, il romanzo, all’interno di una dettagliata cornice storica, ha per protagonista l’amore: l’amore terreno e l’amore spirituale. Musica di Kevin Mac Leod.

Hatshepsut, the great king’s wife, is thrust into a world of intrigue and politics when her husband, Pharaoh Thutmose, dies suddenly, leaving Egypt with an heir who is barely two years old. The Queen must step into the role of leader, and there are few whom she can trust. When Hatshepsut is crowned as Pharaoh, she grooms her daughter, Neferure, to take the place of heir, rather than Thutmose’s infant son from another woman.

Lady Eleanor Blackmore was at one time betrothed to Connor Wyland, son of a baron. Then life changed horribly when Connor's father took the job of hangman, sealing his family's fate and ending her future with Connor. Not wanting anyone but Connor, Eleanor takes a job at a nunnery caring for orphans and helping to find them homes. As fate has it, Eleanor, though forbidden to ever see him again, seeks out Connor one day, ending up at the hangman's doorstep with a request that will change everything.

Dougal Craig might have been amused regarding his reputation as a highwayman/ruffian/bandit, when actually, he's nothing of the sort. He just likes his privacy and it doesn't take much for rumors to start. He doesn't bother to deny them. More the better so people leave him alone. He's anti-social but not unfriendly, so he typically shrugs off the opinions of others. He lives quietly out on the moors, taking care of any trouble that comes his way with his guns or his swords. Tyra Fletcher’s running from a secret. But she didn’t plan on running into a musket wielded by Dougal Craig. Now ...

There is no escaping fate… Malcolm Drummond has risked all to save Eidith and Keith and the king’s bastard son. As such, he is now a wanted man. Gone are the dreams of settling a farm in the highlands where his forebearers have for centuries, of raising a family on the island he loves more than life itself. Malcolm is a wanted man and as such, the safest choice is to escape Scotland. To make his way to the New World and start anew. Margaret Astley, daughter of a landed, wealthy Englishman is running away from a brutally horrid situation. She has more than herself to worry about. The ...

In the opulent halls of the Mughal court, love is a luxury and power a cage. But for a young desert nomad, it is the key to a love that will defy history. When a young woman named Arjumand enters the ruthless world of the royal harem, she is an outsider with nothing but a kind heart. Yet, it is this very kindness that captures the attention of Shah Jahan, the future Emperor of India. He is a man of power and ambition, but in Arjumand, he finds not just a wife, but a confidante and a soulmate. Their love story, born in the midst of political intrigue and courtly betrayal, is a beacon of hope...

A warrior’s vow. A lady’s escape. A love that changes everything. Duncan MacGregor is a man of honor, sworn to protect his clan and its legacy. When a mysterious woman arrives at the gates of his Highland stronghold, seeking sanctuary, Duncan’s resolve is tested. Her beauty is undeniable, but her guarded past whispers of danger—and secrets that could threaten everything he holds dear. Lady Alice Fraser has endured a life of pain and betrayal, her only hope resting in the haven of the MacGregor clan. As she struggles to adapt to their way of life, her sharp wit and resilient spirit ...

They defied the mighty Roman Empire for love. Wynne was the pride of her Celtic tribe and the daughter of a powerful Druid. Though her tribe was peaceful she was aware that the Romans were her enemies. Why then did she risk her own life to save a dark-haired Roman soldier? What was it about the handsome stranger that called out to her soul, haunted her dreams, and prompted her to give up everything she treasured to be by his side? Centurion Valerian Quillon had glimpsed death and knew his captors were going to burn him alive in a wicker cage, a sacrifice to their gods. Closing his eyes, ...

"Could a great love be born—even amid the battles of ancient Greece?" Artemisia is an Amazon warrior who has sworn loyalty to the god Ares, and Perseus is a young Spartan eager to prove his worth and courage. In the year 401 B.C., during the civil war for the throne of the greatest empire of the ancient world, Perseus serves in a Greek mercenary army. Among the ranks is Artemisia, leader of the Amazon warriors, who fights for redemption and revenge in the armies of Cyrus. Amid bloody battles and political intrigue, the two young warriors—both scarred by personal tragedy—meet, and a ...

Año 415 a.C. Esparta y Atenas se enfrentan por la hegemonía de Grecia en la sangrienta Guerra del Peloponeso. Se trata de una lucha de poder a poder entre las dos ciudades más poderosas del país heleno. Con el fin de decantar la balanza de la guerra a su favor, Alcibiades de Atenas prepara una intervención militar en la lejana isla de Sicilia con el fin de aislar de toda ayuda posible a Esparta. Pero tras un desafortunado incidente la noche anterior a su partida, Alcibiades es hallado culpable por la justicia ateniense, y su pena será ejecutada tan pronto como vuelva de Sicilia. ...

"Could a great love be born—even amid the battles of ancient Greece?" Artemisia is an Amazon warrior who has sworn loyalty to the god Ares, and Perseus is a young Spartan eager to prove his worth and courage. In the year 401 B.C., during the civil war for the throne of the greatest empire of the ancient world, Perseus serves in a Greek mercenary army. Among the ranks is Artemisia, leader of the Amazon warriors, who fights for redemption and revenge in the armies of Cyrus. Amid bloody battles and political intrigue, the two young warriors—both scarred by personal tragedy—meet, and a ...

Un lobo solitario en busca de algo que dé sentido a su vida. Una mujer que no puede ni quiere olvidar. Obligada a casarse con el hombre al que más odia y del que ha jurado vengarse, Munia ve cómo se desvanece toda su ira cuando Hernán, más conocido como el Lobo Gris, decide que ella será para él más que un simple objeto de deseo. Su ternura, su constancia, incluso su honor, serán puestos a los pies de su esposa con tal de que ella acceda a mirarlo con otros ojos. Munia y Hernán deberán luchar por su futuro al amparo de una guerra que no cesa, de los engaños de aquellos a los que...