Discover myths. folklore, fables and legends.Traditional tales often thought to have basis in historical fact.
Myths & Legends Books
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Luna Fox Press Wicked Academia 2: Stormwind of Shadows
£17.09
Unbound Landfall: Book III in The Book of Bera Trilogy (A
Book SynopsisThe time of peace is over. The time of war has begun.Bera is struggling to reconcile her desire to be an ordinary woman with the weight of her Valla duty to shape the future. Love and friendship vie with her longing for freedom at sea on her beloved longboat. Warned that Chaos is coming and that Vikings have taken her kin as slaves, Bera realises her destiny is to follow them to Wolf Island, a land that has abandoned the old gods. In a quest to save her loved ones, Bera must use her smith’s iron lore and the knowledge of her Valla ancestors to follow an ancient path into a dark labyrinth, where human time is meaningless. There, she confronts her worst foe to finally bring peace – at the cost of a life.The voyage that began with Sea Paths and continued with Obsidian ends with Landfall, Bera’s most dangerous and important journey of all.
£12.39
Crescent Moon Publishing Beauties, Beasts and Enchantment: Classic French
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£21.31
Saros International Publishers The Singing Anthill: Ogoni Folk Tales
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Spinifex Press Cowrie
Book SynopsisCowrie travels to Hawaii and as she circles the island in an old pick-up truck we discover the tokens of her heritage. Sensual and sexual language brings the earth to life, and Cowrie too as she tests the limits of her endurance and explores her erotic connection with the earth. Island life erupts through the descriptions and you can taste the tropical fruit, the fish cooked in banana leaves and coconut, and smell the sweet fresh ginger.Trade Review"There is freshness, humour and honesty in the writing ... It both charms and enlightens." --"Canberra Times"
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Spinifex Press Building Babel
Book SynopsisEvery retelling of a myth is a reworking of it. Every hearing or reading of a myth is a recreation of it. It is only when we engage with a myth that it resonates, becomes charged and recharged with meaning. And so it is in Building Babel, a book that re-engages with myth through the cyberworld, where worlds intersect and are transformed.Trade Review"Suniti Namjoshi is an inspired fabulist." --Marina Warner
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Spinifex Press Rumours of Dreams
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the acclaimed 'Godmothers' comes a new and startling novel. Beginning in the South Pacific and stretching back to a Mediterranean past, Sandi Hall explores a friendship that could affect the history of the world. When Dory Previn asked Did Jesus have a sister? Sandi Hall discovered that he did.Trade Review"Move over, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: this is a Gospel for the new millennium." --Denis Welch, "NZ Listener"
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Spinifex Press Song of the Selkies
Book SynopsisThe Edinburgh Festival brings together artists from all over the world, and Cowrie is among them, telling stories and giving readings. But even Cowrie can’t anticipate the chemistry that will begin when a group of traditional storytellers sets off to the Orkney Islands with Ellen, to stay at her coastal family cottages. For Ellen turns out to be Morrigan, and Morrigan is a selkie, living in the sea and on land. As an ancient mystery unravels, Cowrie and Sasha must turn detective to discover the truth behind Morrigan and the song of the selkies.
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NeWest Press Wonderfull: A Novel
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Mandrake of Oxford Sacred Mountains: Stories of the Mystic Mountains
Book SynopsisOn the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche What mountains mean to me: in one word, awe-inspiring. Although we can measure them, our minds are incapable of actually grasping the very small or the very large things in nature: neither atomic particles nor astronomical distances. How big is a mountain, how much does it weigh? Our limited minds can only cope with subjective assessments such as how difficult is it to climb, how dangerous would an avalanche be? So the feelings it produces are awe, a little fear, and possibly exhilaration if and when we think that we have conquered the mountain - but in reality we never can. ~ Professor David Hunt All the stories presented in this collection contain shamanic elements, so the obvious starting point is to explain what is meant by this. The term ''shaman'' is a controversial one. Initially employed by early anthropologists to refer to a specific category of magical practitioners from Siberia, the term is now widely used to denote similar practitioners from a variety of cultures around the world. This application of an originally culture-specific term to a more general usage has caused problems with regard to definition, with disagreements among scholars over whether certain features, such as soul flight or possession, or certain types of altered states of consciousness, should or should not be listed among the core characteristics of shamanism (Wilby, 2011, p.252). Introduction What are Mountains for you? Soul Captivation on White Bone Mountain The Magic Brush and the Golden Mountain The Legend of Amirani The Story of Jumping Mouse The Children of Hamelin: A Shamanic Journey into Mount Poppenberg The Crystal Clear Waters of Mount Elbruz The Vision Quest, Mount Sinai, and a Dream Fulfilled Mount Ararat Mount Koya-san, the Hermit''s Cave, and Fujiyama Sacred Towers The Fool on the Hill and the Book of Mysteries The Tobacco of Harisaboqued The Princess of the Tower Appendix: The Baal Shem Tov - Rabbi, Religious Formulator or Shaman?
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Neem Tree Press Limited Clytemnestra's Bind (Limited Edition Signed
Book SynopsisClytemnestra?s Bind is a bold and brutal first-person retelling that redefines her story, unveiling the untold depths of her soul and the legacy she forged as a mother, wife, and queen.Queen Clytemnestra''s world shatters when Agamemnon, a rival to the throne of Mycenae, storms her palace, destroys her family and claims not only the throne but Clytemnestra herself. Tormented by her loss, she vows to do all she can to protect the children born from her unhappy marriage to him. But when her husband casts his ruthless gaze towards the wealthy citadel of Troy, his ambitions threaten to once more destroy the family Clytemnestra loves.From one of Greek mythology''s most reviled characters?a woman who challenged the absolute power of men?comes this fiery tale of power, family rivalry and a mother''s burning love.Perfect for readers of Greek mythology, and fans of Costanza Casati?s Clytemnestra, Madeline Miller?s Circe, and Jennifer Saint?s Elektra.
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Fairlight Books The Piano Room
Book SynopsisSandor Esterhazy is descended from a long line of talented pianists, but has no desire to play. So, one snowy afternoon, he promises his soul to the devil in exchange for a life of his own choosing. Afterwards, he laughs it off as a joke, but that night the devil arrives dragging someone - or something - with him. Uncertain what to do with the bewildered creature, Sandor locks it in the basement, allowing it out only once a night to visit the piano room - the creature, who he names Ferdi, is desperate to play. Sandor slips easily into his new role of captor, but as Ferdi learns what it is to be human, tensions between the two escalate, and Ferdi escapes into the world...Trade Review'Like a beautiful melody played on the very edge of hearing, The Piano Room demands your attention while remaining elusive. Utterly captivating' —Lynda Clark, author of 'Dreaming in Quantum and Other Stories'; 'A dark and beautifully written tale, seeped in music, yearning and breathless intrigue' —Edward Vass, author of 'Milton in Purgatory'
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Sagging Meniscus Press Back to the Wine Jug: A Comic Novel in Verse
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Outland Entertainment Loki's Wager
Book SynopsisMidgard is a funeral pyre. RagnarÖk, the doom of the gods, has brought the Empire of the Heavens to ruin. For some, the harrowing promises a new beginning. Mother JÖrÐ will rise again, and new gods will return to the golden tables of old. But IÐunn Lind, keeper of the great World Tree Yggdrasil, no longer believes in ancient prophecy or the hand of fate. Across the veil, Churchwarden Michaels is stuck dealing with his own personal RagnarÖk - and just how to save his neck now that three Viking crosses have appeared overnight at St. Mary's. When the boundaries between realities fracture, the two guardians discover that the gods not only play dice with the Vikingverse, they are rolling snake-eyes. In this new chapter of the Vikingverse, the tapestry of time unfurls in deadly new ways.
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Edition Axel Menges Grimms Marchen
Book SynopsisTEXT IN GERMAN. The fairy-tales by the Brothers Grimm presented in this book were selected and illustrated by the artist Dorothee Menzel, who lives with the German scholar Carl Wege in a little village near Bremen. The artist's pictures seem to restore the unity of man and nature. The charm of the numerous colour illustrations makes it possible for both children and adults to relate to the world of folk poetry in a new way.
£19.80
Prakash Books The Exiled Prince
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Books for All Garland of Mythical Stories
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£5.48
Pilgrims Publishing Tibetan Tales: Stories from the Dsangs Blun (the
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£6.33
Pilgrims Publishing Siamese Tales Old and New: The Four Riddles and
Book SynopsisTales from old Siam depict a land of waterways, temples, monks, rice paddies, fishermen, mountains, jungles, palm trees, and beaches. Stories of Kings, Queens, love, life, rich, poor, wicked, and humble.
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Unicorn Books Pvt Ltd 50 Wittiest Tales of Birbal
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Shubhi Publications Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends
Book SynopsisCollectors in the 19th and early 20th centuries published stories from around the world in English translations for general readers. Kirin Narayan is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of "Storytellers, Saints and Scoundrels."
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Jaico Publishing House A Treasury of Indian Fables
Book SynopsisEach story will thrill your imagination and offer a gentle yet profound lesson at the end. Accompanied by striking artwork, A Treasury of Indian Fables brings witty and adventurous stories from across the subcontinent!
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HarperCollins India Bhima Lone Warrior
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HarperCollins India Duryodhana
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HarperCollins India The Last Avatar (Age of Kalki #1)
Book SynopsisIn the not-so-distant future, India has fallen, and the world is on the brink of an apocalyptic war. An attack by the terrorist group Invisible Hand has brutally eliminated the Indian Prime Minister and the union cabinet. As a national emergency is declared, chaos, destruction and terror reign supreme.
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. ASHTAMAHISHI: The Eight Wives of Krishna
Book SynopsisKrishna, the eternalover, is believed to have charmed the heart of every woman he came across and his marriage with 16,100 women is the stuff of numerous ballads that have enthralled us over ages. But who amongst them all did Krishnaove? Who ruled his heart and influenced hisife?Not one, but there were eight women whom Krishna married solely on the basis of mutualove and respect. Each of these wives?the Ashtabharyas?contributed to making Krishna what he was. While their names figure in the text of the great epic Mahabharata, not much has been discussed about them. Who are these women and what was that special ?something? in each of them that won Krishna over? What were each of those relationshipsike?Radha Viswanath delves deep into the great Hindu epics, puranas and other ancient texts, weaving nuggets of information with rich imagination to give us a fascinating picture of Krishna?sife with these eight extraordinary women.
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HarperCollins India Hiranyakashyap: The Narasimha Trilogy Book 2
Book SynopsisHiranyakashyap seeks revenge on Indra but is conflicted by his son Prahlad's defiance. Narasimha searches for Prahlad, facing obstacles. Holika learns painful truths about Prahlad. Will Hiranyakashyap defeat Indra? Can Holika overcome her anger? Will Narasimha fulfill his destiny? Adventure in Kevin Missal's Narasimha Trilogy.
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Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited The Pledge: Adventures To Sada
Book SynopsisThe first book in the Mandala Purana series, The Pledge is a richly detailed fantasy adventure stretching across time and space. As much a story of evil and intolerance as of love and justice, it is an utterly compelling exploration of humanity.
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. INDRA: The Rise and Fall of a Hero
Book SynopsisThere was something unusual in the air. There was no sound, no breeze and time seemed to have stopped as the world waited with bated breath. The eerie silence was unnerving and unsettling. What was this anticipation for? What was the world waiting for? In the stillness of the infinite silence, a mother was waiting in anticipation to give the world its elements. Indra was about to be born. Indra, most popularly known for his power over the rains, has been considered to be a cosmic, dragon-killing hero and a warrior god. So, what makes this warrior hero fall from grace? What makes him insecure, powerless and given toust and merriment in the post-Vedic era? Indrathe Rise and Fall of a Hero is an attempt toook closely at an erstwhile human-hero'', much maligned in theater period due to the wheel of time, which doesn''t even spare the gods.
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HarperCollins India Krishna Kunji
Book SynopsisFrom the sand-washed ruins of Kalibangan to a Vrindavan temple destroyed by Aurangzeb, Saini must also delve into antiquity to prevent a gross miscarriage of justice.
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HarperCollins India Sialkot Gatha
Book SynopsisAnd you're left wondering whether it's a matter of faith... or fate?
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HarperCollins India Kalachakra ke Rakshak
Book SynopsisTrapped and wholly unaware of his actual foe, Vijay races against time to save humanity-and himself.Zigzagging from Rama's crossing to Lanka to the birth of Buddhism; from the origin of Wahhabism to the Einsteinian gravitational wave-detectors of LIGO
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HarperCollins India Ikshvaku Ke Vanshaj (Ram - Scion of Ikshvaku)
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HarperCollins India Sita - Mithila Ki Yoddha
Book SynopsisFor she is no ordinary girl. She is Sita. Continue the epic journey with Amish's latest: A thrilling adventure that chronicles the rise of an orphan, who became the prime minister. And then, a Goddess. This is the second book in the Ram Chandra Series. A sequel that takes you back. Back before the beginning.
£15.99
HarperCollins India Raavan - Aryavart Ka Shatru (Raavan: Enemy of
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£11.39
Roman Books Descent of the Lyre, The
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Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd The Kumbh Conspiracy
Book SynopsisA journey that will decide the fate of the world as well as of their children. Will they succeed in slaying the demons or succumb to failure?
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Westland Publications Limited The End of Time
Book SynopsisAS THE AGE OF EVIL ADVANCES, HUMANITY MUST FACE ITS FINAL APOCALYPSE As the comet came closer, a huge white coma of fluorescent gases and dust enveloped the nucleus and flared to the side and behind the racing object. Man''s imagination had always seen faces and forms in clouds, but these were always momentary spectres. This comet was different: its coma resolved itself into the shape of a white horse, its tail and mane whipped back as in a galloping steed. In time, the imaginative could also make out a figure seated on the horse, carrying what was clearly a flaming white sword in its hand. The End of Time tells the story of how Kalki, the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu, will manifest and deliver the world from the Kali Yuga, or the age of evil, darkness and ignorance, to Satya Yuga, the age of virtue and splendour. Yogesh Chandra seamlessly melds religion and faith with the world of science and technology computers, artificial intelligence, genetics and astronomy to imagine what the end of time may look like, and how life will be preserved to make way for a new age of enlightenment
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Juggernaut Publication Learning from Loss: Lessons from our Gurus
Book SynopsisThe book "Learning from Loss" by Renuka Narayanan explores how India's spiritual teachers address hardship and tragedy through compelling stories from Jataka Tales, Sri Ramakrishna's parables, and the lives of saints like Surdas and Tukaram. It offers wisdom and solace for navigating life's challenges.
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HarperCollins Publishers CAMELOTS BLOOD
Book SynopsisAn highly engaging romantic fantasy set in the evocative time of King Arthur. Laurel Carnbrea, Queen of Cambryn, arrives at Camelot to marry a man she has never met – Sir Agravain, the brother of the renowned Sir Gawain.Trade ReviewPraise for Sarah Zettel: ‘Powerful … a strong and passionate vision’ Time Out ‘A triumph of storytelling … rich, compelling and exciting’ Amazon
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HarperCollins Publishers PYRRHUS
Book SynopsisAs modern as a mobile phone and as ancient as The Iliad, Mark Merlis’s second novel occupies two worlds simultaneously.Trade Review’Exceptional … the novel is expertly crafted, filled with surprises.’ Peter Vansittart, Daily Telegraph ’A funky, freewheeling book.’ The Times ’ This is an original and enjoyably camp novel which exploits all the comic possibilities of its dual perspective.’ Michael Arditti, The Independent
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HarperCollins Publishers A Night In With Grace Kelly Book 3
Book Synopsis‘I laughed my slippers off!’ Alexandra BrownTrade Review‘One of the best books we’ve read in ages…the perfect girlie read.’ Reveal 'Fresh, witty and thoroughly enjoyable.' The Sun ‘I laughed my slippers off!’ Alexandra Brown ‘Fans of Sophie Kinsella can add a new author to their roster of ‘Must Read’ Women's Fiction Writers…fun and lively.’ –HUFFINGTON POST
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Mermaids Daughter A Novel
Book SynopsisWhen Kathleen suffers yet another dangerous breakdown, Harry convinces Kathleen to visit her hometown in Ireland to learn more about her family history.In Ireland, they discover that the mystery—and the tragedy—of Kathleen’s family history is far older and stranger than they could have imagined.Trade Review"A truly enchanting tale beautifully told." -- Menna van Praag, author of The Dress Shop of Dreams "Ann Claycomb's characters stayed on in my imagination long after I put the book down. Anyone who reads it will never look at The Little Mermaid the same way again." -- Kim van Alkemade, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan #8 "The Mermaid's Daughter is a beautifully written and captivating read. Claycomb's use of the fairy tale is deft and enchanting... a satisfying emotional journey, one that's heart-wrenching and also a little magical." -- New York Daily News "Claycomb's fine first novel...is numinous and lovely. -- Booklist "Written with attention to musicality and the murmuring backdrop of the incessant ocean, this inventive story captures the mystery, tragic loss, and beauty of Hans Christan Andersen's original mermaid tale while thoughtfully and passionately updating it." -- Publishers Weekly "A dark and compelling twist on a beloved fairy tale that will make you redefine happily ever after." -- Ellen Herrick, author of The Sparrow Sisters "In The Mermaid's Daughter, Ann Claycomb harnesses the grandeur of opera to bring to life a classic fairytale for the present day. This is a moving, fascinating, beautifully-rendered debut." -- Emily Mitchell, author of The Last Summer of the World "...a long, beautiful... layered romantic fantasy." -- Shawangunk Journal
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Juniper Thorn
Book SynopsisFrom highly acclaimed, bestselling author Ava Reid comes a gothic horror retelling of The Juniper Tree, set in another time and place within the world ofThe Wolf and the Woodsman, where a young witch seeks to discover her identity and escape the domination of her abusive wizard father, perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Catherynne M. Valente.A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval.A monster with unquenchable appetites.Marlinchen and her two sisters live with their wizard father in a city shifting from magic to industry. As Oblya?s last true witches, she and her sisters are little more than a tourist trap as they treat their clients with archaic remedies and beguile them with nostalgic charm. Marlinchen spends her days divining secrets in exchange for rubles and trying to placate her tyrannical, xenophobic father, who keeps his daughters sequestered from the outside world. But at night, Marlinchen and her sisters sneak out to enjoy the city?s amenities and revel in its thrills, particularly the recently established ballet theater, where Marlinchen meets a dancer who quickly captures her heart.As Marlinchen?s late-night trysts grow more fervent and frequent, so does the threat of her father?s rage and magic. And while Oblya flourishes with culture and bustles with enterprise, a monster lurks in its midst, borne of intolerance and resentment and suffused with old-world power. Caught between history and progress and blood and desire, Marlinchen must draw upon her own magic to keep her city safe and find her place within it.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Book SynopsisThe acclaimed national and international bestseller?Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.??Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series?An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense.?BookPage, starred reviewA captivating and romantic debut epic fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang?e, in which a young woman?s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm.Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin?s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor?s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince.To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream?striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice?where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Heart of the Sun Warrior
Book SynopsisThe stunning sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess delves deeper into beloved Chinese mythology, concluding the epic story of Xingyin?the daughter of Chang?e and the mortal archer, Houyi?as she battles a grave new threat to the realm, in this powerful tale of love, sacrifice, and hope.After winning her mother?s freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin thrives in the enchanting tranquility of her home. But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power. While Xingyin is determined to keep clear of the rising danger, the discovery of a shocking truth spurs her into a perilous confrontation.Forced to flee her home once more, Xingyin and her companions venture to unexplored lands of the Immortal Realm, encountering legendary creatures and shrewd monarchs, beloved friends and bitter adversaries. With alliances shifting quicker than the tides, Xingyin has to overcome past grudges and enmities to forge a new path forward, seeking aid where she never imagined she would. As an unspeakable terror sweeps across the realm, Xingyin must uncover the truth of her heart and claw her way through devastation?to rise against this evil before it destroys everything she holds dear, and the worlds she has grown to love . . . even if doing so demands the greatest price of all.
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