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Shadowfell

Sixteen-year-old Neryn is alone in the land of Alban, where the oppressive king has ordered anyone with magical strengths captured and brought before him. Eager to hide her own canny skill - a uniquely powerful ability to communicate with the fairy-like Good Folk - Neryn sets out for the legendary Shadowfell, a home and training ground for a secret rebel group determined to overthrow the evil King Keldec.

During her dangerous journey, she receives aid from the Good Folk, who tell her she must pass a series of tests in order to recognize her full potential. She also finds help from a handsome young man, Flint, who rescues her from certain death - but whose motives in doing so remain unclear.

Neryn struggles to trust her only allies. They both hint that she alone may be the key to Alban's release from Keldec's rule. Homeless, unsure of who to trust, and trapped in an empire determined to crush her, Neryn must make it to Shadowfell not only to save herself, but to save Alban.

The Earthsea Quartet

The Earthsea Quartet is a mesmerizing collection of stories that follows the journey of Ged, a young dragonlord known by his use-name Sparrowhawk. Initially a humble goatherd on the island of Gont, Ged discovers his innate powers over nature and sets off to the island of Roke to learn the true way of magic at the School of Wizards.

A natural magician, Ged's journey is filled with challenges and growth as he becomes an Archmage, helping the High Priestess Tenar escape from a labyrinth of darkness. Over the years, Ged witnesses the struggle between true magic and the encroaching powers of evil and death.

This collection includes the beloved titles: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore, and Tehanu. Each tale is a testament to the enduring power of magic and the ancient ways, filled with epic adventures, heroic journeys, and legendary sagas.

Will Ged succumb to the forces of darkness, or will his courage and wisdom hold them at bay? Dive into this classic fantasy series and embark on an unforgettable journey through the mystical world of Earthsea.

Timeless Love

2011

by Judith O'Brien

The Magic Charm

It was a lovely silver necklace with a strange antique charm — an early sixteenth birthday present from her parents. But now Samantha clutched the charm, desperate to disappear when her father discovered she'd wrecked his BMW.

Suddenly she was standing in the bedchamber of Edward VI, the young king of England in 1553. He was her own age — and cute. Why hadn't she studied her history? Sam only knew that Edward had died at about sixteen — and she was determined to save him.

He seemed to expect her. He called her "my sweet angel." She should have recognized the danger when the scheming Duke of Northumberland tried to come between them. But Edward protected her — especially as the ailing young king grew healthy, and rumors of marriage began.

She thought she was safe — until a handsome young stranger stole her heart and swept her into the middle of deadly sixteenth-century court intrigue.

Could she ever go home again?

The Way of Kings, Part 1

Speak again the ancient oaths:

Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. And return to men the shards they once bore. The Knights Radiant must stand again.

Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter.

It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars are fought for them, and won by them.

One such war is about to swallow up a soldier, a brightlord, and a young woman scholar.

Widely acclaimed for his work completing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time saga, Brandon Sanderson now begins a grand cycle of his own, one every bit as ambitious and immersive.

Blackveil

2011

by Kristen Britain

Blackveil continues the thrilling saga of Karigan G'ladheon, a simple student thrust into a world of deadly danger and complex magic. Once an ordinary girl, Karigan is compelled by forces she cannot comprehend when she becomes a legendary Green Rider—one of the magical messengers of the king.

In this long-awaited sequel to Green Rider, First Rider's Call, and The High King's Tomb, Karigan finds herself devoted to the king and her fellow Riders. Yet, an insurrection led by dark magicians threatens to break the boundaries of the ancient, evil Blackveil Forest, releasing powerful dark magics that have been sealed away for a millennium.

Join Karigan as she embarks on a perilous journey into the heart of the forest, where monstrous creatures and deadly traps await. With the fate of her world hanging in the balance, will she be able to save the remnants of a dying race and protect the kingdom she has come to love?

Crown of Crystal Flame

2010

by C.L. Wilson

A Song of Love won her heart.
A Song of Darkness haunted her soul.
A Song in the Dance would seal her fate.

Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for Ellysetta Baristani. Already she had won the heart of the Fey King—the magnificent Rain, ever her ally, eternally her love. She had saved the offspring of the magical tairen and fought beside her legendary mate against the armies of Eld. But the most powerful—and dangerous—Verse of her Song had yet to be sung.

As the final battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon her soul—will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? As she and Rain fight for each other, side by side, will they find a way to complete their truemate bond and defeat the evil High Mage of Eld before it's too late, or must they make the ultimate sacrifice to save their world?

Eragon & Eldest

Eragon & Eldest are the first two books in the Inheritance Cycle series, weaving an epic tale of destiny and adventure.

In these bestselling novels, fifteen-year-old Eragon discovers his destiny as a Dragon Rider. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, must navigate the dangerous terrain and face dark enemies within an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds.

Eragon's journey begins with the discovery of a mysterious stone that hatches into a dragon, thrusting him into a world of magic and power. As he travels to Ellesmera, the land of the elves, for training in magic and swordsmanship, he encounters awe-inspiring places and people. Each day brings fresh adventures, filled with chaos and betrayal.

With the rebel state saved from destruction, Eragon must now face even greater challenges, as his cousin Roran fights a battle back home. Can Eragon rise to the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders and fulfill his destiny?

O Despertar da Magia

A Guerra pelos Sete Reinos continua sem tréguas ou misericórdia. Com um golpe negro mágico, Stannis afastou do seu caminho o irmão rival Renly, e agora nada o impede de conquistar Porto Real, pela força, com a sua frota. Mas Tyrion, eleito a Mão do Rei, tem outros planos e, embora todos o subestimem pela aparência, prepara com sangue frio a defesa da cidade e a confrontação com Stannis numa batalha que se adivinha sanguinária.

No Norte, Winterfell encontra-se à beira do perigo e é alvo da cobiça dos Greyjoy, mas Bran nada consegue ver para além dos estranhos sonhos que o atormentam de noite e dia. Para lá da muralha, Jon oferece-se para acompanhar um grupo de batedores enviado para encontrar os selvagens, enquanto a principal força da Patrulha da Noite se fortifica junto às montanhas. Se quer sobreviver, Jon terá que aprender a ser tão cruel como a terra assombrada habitada pelos selvagens.

Mais uma vez, George R. R. Martin consegue manter-nos agarrados até à última página. Personagens que amamos são mortas sem dó nem piedade, personagens que odiamos conseguem conquistar o nosso coração. De Arya a Sansa, de Robb a Daenerys, todos terão um papel fulcral neste fabuloso quarto volume de As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo.

The Magic of Recluce

Young Lerris is dissatisfied with his life and trade, and yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. But in Recluce, a change in circumstances means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands beyond Recluce, with the aim of learning how the world works and what his place in it might be. Many do not survive.

Lerris chooses dangergeld. When Lerris is sent into intensive training for his quest, it soon becomes clear that he has a natural talent for magic. And he will need magic in the lands beyond, where the power of the Chaos Wizards reigns unchecked. Though it goes against all of his instincts, Lerris must learn to use his powers in an orderly way before his wanderjahr, or fall prey to Chaos.

The Prisoner in the Oak

Book Four finds Morgaine moving closer to the fate that will set her intractably against Arthur—her lover, brother, and now, enemy. Returning to Camelot during the Feast of Pentecost, Morgaine accuses Arthur of compromising the crown and demands that he return Excalibur to her. When he refuses, Morgaine arranges a confrontation between her lover, Accolon, and Arthur in the kingdom of Fairy, resulting in Accolon's death.

Grieving and still without Excalibur, Morgaine makes a hasty retreat to Avalon. When she finally returns to Camelot, it is to retrieve Avalon's Holy Regalia, now being used in a Christian mass. Enraged at this betrayal, Morgaine calls upon the Lady's magic, which results in the mysterious disappearance of the holy chalice, prompting the companions of the Round Table to embark on a 12-month quest to find it.

Events spiral out of control when Lancelet returns, resumes his adulterous relationship with Gwenhwyfar, and is finally exposed. The novel closes with the King Stag's death and Morgaine's long-anticipated return to Avalon.

A Última Feiticeira

O fantástico épico está novamente de parabéns com mais uma estreia literária de uma autora portuguesa que a Presença propõe ao seu público. Em A Saga das Pedras Mágicas os heróis, diz-nos Sandra Carvalho, têm uma profunda ligação à Natureza e aos Elementos, são apaixonados pela Vida e inteiramente determinados na sua coragem.

A acção passa-se num tempo em que os sábios Druidas se recolhiam nas florestas para perpetuarem o Conhecimento que em eras passadas lhes fora transmitido pelos Seres Mágicos. O berço da heroína desta história, Catelyn, e dos seus cinco irmãos varões, situa-se na Grande Ilha, cada vez mais fustigada pelos ataques dos Viquingues.

Os senhores locais formaram uma Aliança para os repelirem, consolidando essa política através de casamentos combinados entre os herdeiros das grandes famílias. Depois de uma infância paradisíaca, Catelyn cresce num mundo cada vez mais violento, assistindo impotente às manipulações da maldosa Myrna, a protegida do homem com quem o pai de Catelyn destinou casá-la.

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