William Nicholson Livres

Nach dem Untergang von Aramanth und dem Reich des Meisters ziehen die Geschwister Kestrel und Bowman mit ihrer Familie und den übrigen Manth durch unwegsames Land. Sie sind auf der Suche nach ihrer unbekannten Heimat. Dort werden sie Schutz finden in dieser Zeit der Grausamkeit, dort wird alles gut werden – das prophezeihen die Träume von Ira Hath. Doch der Weg dorthin ist hart und voller Gefahren, zudem weiß keiner, ob sie ihr Ziel erreichen werden, bevor der letzte, alles entscheidende Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse beginnt: Das geheimnisvolle Volk der Sänger wird sich dem zerstörerischen Morah entgegenstellen – und die Geschwister haben eine wichtige Aufgabe in diesem Kampf.

Un huis-clos dans le milieu de la bourgeoisie du Sussex... On retrouve ici le style propre de W. Nicholson, son sens de la description, sa maîtrise des dialogues, son regard aiguisé sans concession mais sans jugement sur ses personnages. "En réfléchissant sur le couple, sur la peur d'aimer ou d'être abandonné, William Nichoison nous parle de nous-mêmes. Il le fait avec tant de justesse, tant d'authenticité, que l'émotion nous submerge bien des fois." Version femina "Un tourbillon de personnages et de destins croisés, dans une comédie hypertonique." Madame Figaro

Dans la cité d'Aramanth, chacun ne vit que pour les périodiques examens qui garantissent à l'individu bien-être et promotion sociale en cas de réussite - ou le condamnent à la pauvreté et au mépris général en cas d'échec. Mais un jour, Kestrel se rebelle contre ce système. Obligée de fuir, la jeune fille part alors à la recherche de la clef du mystérieux chanteur de Vent pour restaurer le bonheur et l'harmonie dans la ville.

Seeker, Morning Star and the Wildman are about to discover the secret behind the power of the Noble Warriors. And they are going to need it ... The mighty warlord of Orlan has allied himself with the empire of Radiance in a bid to defeat the Noble Warriors once and for all. The two armies are gathering their forces ready to begin their assault. And they are determined to annihilate all who come in their path. Is this the Noble Warriors' final stand?

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Contemporary / American English Maximus is a general in the Roman army. After his last battle he wants to return to his family. But the new Emperor Commodus hates Maximus, and kills his family. Soon Maximus is a prisoner, then a slave, and finally a gladiator. When Emperor Commodus joins Maximus in the arena they fight for their lives.

The story unfolds in a world where the Noble Warriors' sanctuary is destroyed and the Nomana have scattered. A charismatic young boy advocating peace attracts a growing following, including Morning Star and the Wildman. Meanwhile, Seeker is consumed by his quest to eliminate the last savanter, leading to conflicts with this new leader. As they navigate shifting loyalties and challenge their beliefs, the characters must confront the complexities of trust and faith in their tumultuous environment.

The people of Aramanth are finally free of the Morah, the evil power that controlled them for generations. But a ruthless attack by soldiers from a distant land destroys the city, and its people are driven off as slaves. During the invasion, Kestrel and Bowman are separated for the first time in their lives. Bowman becomes a slave of the Mastery. Kestrel escapes, then sets off to avenge the enslavement of her family. As the twins embark on their parallel adventures, their mother's prophetic dreams reveal their true identity and their dangerous fate. Bowman's mind power and Kestrel's fierce spirit are soon joined once again to fight for the freedom of their people.

Laura is content enough with her marriage until a former lover crashes back into her life. Suddenly passion and excitement are rekindled. Who will she choose and how much happiness has she a right to expect?