Kimberley Freeman Poradie kníh

Set against a backdrop of intense emotions, the narrative explores the intertwining lives of characters driven by passion and greed. As secrets unravel and lies are exposed, relationships are tested, leading to unexpected consequences. The tension builds as the characters navigate their desires and the moral complexities that arise, ultimately revealing the darker sides of ambition and love.

Works of genre fiction are a source of enjoyment, read during cherished leisure time and in incidental moments of relaxation. This original book takes readers inside three popular genres of fiction, including crime, fantasy, and romance, to reveal how personal tastes, social connections, and industry knowledge shape genre worlds. Attuned to both the pleasure and the profession of producing genre fiction, the authors investigate contemporary developments in the field?the rise of Amazon, self-publishing platforms, transmedia storytelling, and growing global publishing conglomerates?and show how these interact with older practices, from fan conventions to writers? groups. Sitting at the intersection of literary studies, genre studies, fan studies, and studies of the book and publishing cultures, Genre Worlds considers how contemporary genre fiction is produced and circulated on a global scale. Its authors propose an innovative theoretical framework that unfolds genre fiction?s most compelling characteristics: its connected social, industrial, and textual practices. As they demonstrate, genre fiction books are not merely texts; they are also nodes of social and industrial activity involving the production, dissemination, and reception of the texts.

Considering young adult fantasy (YA fantasy) texts alongside the way they are circulated and marketed, this Element aims to show that the YA fantasy genre is a dynamic formation that takes shape and reshapes itself responsively in a continuing process over time.

"Four years have passed since the five sisters--daughters of the ruling king--worked together to restore their father to health and to the throne, while fracturing the bonds between themselves almost irreparably. Only Bluebell is still at home, dutifully serving as heir to her father's kingdom. Rose has been cast aside by her former husband and hides in exile with her aunt, separated forever from her beloved daughter, Rowan. Ash wanders the distant wastes with her teacher, learning magic and hunting dragons, determined that the dread fate she has foreseen never comes to pass. Ivy rules over a prosperous seaport, married to an aged husband she hates, yet finding delight in her two young sons and the handsome captain of the guard. And as for Willow, she hides the most dangerous secret of all--one that could destroy all that the sisters once sought to save"

Five very different sisters team up against their stepbrother to save their kingdom in this Norse-flavored fantasy epic--the start of a new series in the tradition of Naomi Novik, Peter V. Brett, and Robin Hobb. FIVE ROYAL SISTERS. ONE CROWN. They are the daughters of a king. Though they share the same royal blood, they could not be more different. Bluebell is a proud warrior, stronger than any man and with an ironclad heart to match. Rose's heart is all too passionate: She is the queen of a neighboring kingdom, who is risking everything for a forbidden love. The twins: vain Ivy, who lives for admiration, and zealous Willow, who lives for the gods. And Ash, who is discovering a dangerous talent for magic that might be a gift--or a curse. But when their father is stricken by a mysterious ailment, they must come together on a desperate journey to save him and prevent their treacherous stepbrother from seizing the throne. Their mission: find the powerful witch who can cure the king. But to succeed on their quest, they must overcome their differences, and hope that the secrets they hide from one another and the world are never brought to light. Because if this royal family breaks, it could destroy the kingdom.

A diverse group of five sisters unites to confront their stepbrother in a quest to protect their kingdom, set against a backdrop of Norse mythology. This fantasy epic promises adventure and intrigue, drawing inspiration from renowned authors like Naomi Novik, Peter V. Brett, and Robin Hobb. As they navigate challenges and forge alliances, the sisters' unique strengths and dynamics play a crucial role in their fight for their realm.

Als Victoria Camber das Büro ihrer kranken Mutter in Bristol ausräumt, bringt der Fund eines Briefes sie auf die Spur eines Familiengeheimnisses: Nordengland 1874. Endlich ist Agnes Resolute volljährig und darf das Findelhaus, in dem sie aufgewachsen ist, verlassen. Vor ihrer Abreise erfährt sie, dass ihr als Baby ein Andenken mitgegeben wurde – ein Knopf mit einem Einhorn. Agnes glaubt zu wissen, wem der Knopf gehörte: Genevieve Breckby, der Tochter einer noblen Familie. Doch diese hat England mittlerweile Richtung Australien verlassen. Und so begibt sich Agnes auf der Suche nach ihren Wurzeln auf eine ungewisse Reise ...

Je kunt je verleden nooit achter je laten, maar je hoeft het niet je leven te laten bepalen. Walviseiland is de tweede heerlijke roman van Kimberley Freeman die je meeneemt naar het schitterende Australië. Engeland, 1891. De jonge Tilly Kirkland wordt door de knappe Jasper Dellafore het hof gemaakt. Maar als ze na hun huwelijk naar haar nieuwe thuis reist, verwordt haar droom van een gelukkig huwelijk tot een nachtmerrie. Australië, 2012. Bestsellerauteur Nina Jones kampt met een writer's block en de nasleep van een ongelukkige relatie. Als ze in de muren van het oude familiehuis Starwater House enkele pagina s uit het dagboek van haar overgrootmoeder vindt, stuit ze op een raadsel dat haar al snel helemaal in zijn greep houdt.

Set in 1891, the story follows Tilly Kirkland, who, after being orphaned, finds solace with her grandfather in Dorset. As her grandfather's health declines, she meets Jasper Dellafore and marries him, believing she has found happiness. However, her life takes a dark turn when she discovers that her new husband harbors secrets. Alone in the Channel Islands, Tilly's dream of a loving marriage transforms into a chilling reality, highlighting the struggles of women in a harsh Victorian society.

Román populárnej autorky ponúka podmanivý romantický príbeh z Austrálie o láske, nádeji a sile odpustenia. V jeho centre sú osudy dvoch žien, ktoré delí celé storočie, a predsa majú veľa spoločného. Isabella Winterbournová žije v manželstve bez lásky a nevie sa vyrovnať so stratou synčeka. Keď ako jediná prežije stroskotanie lode pri Lighthouse Bay, zistí, že ani na tomto odľahlom mieste sa nedá uniknúť pred minulosťou. Libby Slaterová sa po smrti svojho milenca vracia do rodného Lighthouse Bay po dvadsiatich rokoch a dúfa, že sa jej podarí začať odznova. Ibaže aj ona má minulosť, pred ktorou nie je ľahké ujsť...