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The Familiar A Novel [electronic resource] : by Bardugo, Leigh.aut; cloudLibrary;
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a spellbinding novel set in the Spanish Golden Age. A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 by The Washington Post, NPR, Goodreads, LitHub, The Nerd Daily, Paste Magazine, Today.com, and so much more! “A must-read for those who are seeking a little magic in their lives.” —Deborah Harkness, #1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches In a shabby house, on a shabby street, in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil as a scullion. But when her scheming mistress discovers the lump of a servant cowering in the kitchen is actually hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to improve the family's social position. What begins as simple amusement for the nobility takes a perilous turn when Luzia garners the notice of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to Spain's king. Still reeling from the defeat of his armada, the king is desperate for any advantage in the war against England's heretic queen—and Pérez will stop at nothing to regain the king's favor. Determined to seize this one chance to better her fortunes, Luzia plunges into a world of seers and alchemists, holy men and hucksters, where the lines between magic, science, and fraud are never certain. But as her notoriety grows, so does the danger that her Jewish blood will doom her to the Inquisition's wrath. She will have to use every bit of her wit and will to survive—even if that means enlisting the help of Guillén Santángel, an embittered immortal familiar whose own secrets could prove deadly for them both.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Historical; Magical Realism;
© 2024., Flatiron Books,
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The Tapestry of Time [electronic resource] : by Heartfield, Kate.aut; cloudLibrary;
General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Romantic; War & Military; Fantasy; Historical; Historical; Historical;
© 2024., HarperCollins Publishers,
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Written on the Dark [electronic resource] : by Kay, Guy Gavriel.aut; CloudLibrary;
From the internationally bestselling author of Tigana, All the Seas of the World, and A Brightness Long Ago comes a majestic new novel of love and war that brilliantly evokes the drama and turbulence of medieval France. Thierry Villar is a well-known—even notorious—tavern poet, intimately familiar with the rogues and shadows of that world, but not at all with courts and power. He is an unlikely person, despite his quickness, to be swept into the deadly contests of ambitious royals, assassins, and invading armies. But he is indeed drawn into all these things on a savagely cold night in his beloved city of Orane. And so Thierry must use all the intelligence and charm he can muster as power struggles merge with a decades-long war to bring his country to the brink of destruction. As he does, he meets his poetic equal in an aristocratic woman and is drawn to more than one unsettling person with a connection to the world beyond this one. He also crosses paths with an extraordinary young woman driven by voices within to try to heal the ailing king — and help his forces in war. A wide and varied set of people from all walks of life take their places in the rich tapestry of this story. Both sweeping and intimate, Written on the Dark is an elegant tour de force about power and ambition playing out amid the equally intense human need for art and beauty, and memories to be left behind.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Historical; Romantic; Action & Adventure;
© 2025., Penguin Canada,
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The Stone Witch of Florence A Novel [electronic resource] : by Rasche, Anna.aut; cloudLibrary;
“A feast of a novel, The Stone Witch of Florence is erudite, transportive, and addicting. Magical in every sense of the word.” —Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters A woman's secret. A deadly Plague. Unleash the hidden magic… 1348. As the Black Plague ravages Italy, Ginevra di Gasparo is summoned to Florence after nearly a decade of lonely exile. Ginevra has a gift—harnessing the hidden powers of gemstones, she can heal the sick. But when word spread of her unusual abilities, she was condemned as a witch and banished. Now the same men who expelled Ginevra are begging for her return. Ginevra obliges, assuming the city’s leaders are finally ready to accept her unorthodox cures amid a pandemic. But upon arrival, she is tasked with a much different mission: she must use her collection of jewels to track down a ruthless thief who is ransacking Florence’s churches for priceless relics—the city’s only hope for protection. If she succeeds, she’ll be a recognized physician and never accused of witchcraft again. But as her investigation progresses, Ginevra discovers she’s merely a pawn in a much larger scheme than the one she’s been hired to solve. And the dangerous men behind this conspiracy won’t think twice about killing a stone witch to get what they want…  General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Historical; Occult & Supernatural; Contemporary Women;
© 2024., Park Row Books,
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Among Ghosts [electronic resource] : by Hartman, Rachel.aut; CloudLibrary;
Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, a boy on the run from a dragon — among other dangers — seeks refuge in a haunted abbey in this wholly original YA ghost story about what haunts us, and what connects us. A few things to know about the town of St. Muckle's: It's too out-of-the-way to interest greedy lords, and too damp and muddy for marauding dragons to burn. And anyone, from a humble serf to a runaway nun, may earn their freedom by living for a year and a day within the town walls. Seven years ago, Charl and his mother fled to St. Muckle's and made it their safe-haven, building a new life in this so-called Peasant's Paradise. But when Charl sees something impossible — a ghost — soon the embers of his past are threatening to engulf his world in flame. A tragic accident is quickly followed by murder, a deadly plague, and a mercenary dragon.  Charl manages to escape to an abandoned abbey outside of town, but finds no safety within those ruined walls. A treacherous nun, a chorus of murdered girls, and the fearsome Battle Bishop await, ready to ensnare him in a complex web of history, magic, and fate. For some things should never be forgotten, however much they haunt us, and Charl will need all his wisdom and resiliency if he is to fight for the world he knows . . . and the people he calls home. Discover more critically acclaimed fantasy from Rachel Hartman! Seraphina Shadow Scale Tess of the Road In the Serpent's Wake
Subjects: Electronic books.; Historical; Action & Adventure;
© 2025., Tundra Book Group,
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Malinalli A Novel [electronic resource] : by Chapa, Veronica.aut; CloudLibrary;
An imaginative retelling of the triumphs and sorrows of one of the most controversial and misunderstood women in Mexico’s history and mythology, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow and Zoraida Córdova’s The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. A real-life historical figure, the woman known as Malinalli, Malintzin, La Malinche, Doña Marina, and Malinalxochitl was the Nahua interpreter who helped Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés communicate with the native people of Mexico. When indigenous leaders observed her marching into their cities, they believed she was a goddess—blessed with the divine power to interpret the Spaniards’ intentions for their land. Later, historians and pop culture would deem her a traitor—the “Indian” girl who helped sell Mexico’s future to an invader. In this riveting, fantastical retelling, Malinalli is all of those things and more, but at heart, she’s a young girl, kidnapped into slavery by age twelve, and fighting to survive the devastation wrought by both the Spanish and Moctezuma’s greed and cruelty. Blessed with magical powers, and supported by a close-knit circle of priestesses, Mali vows to help defend her people’s legacy. In vivid, compelling prose, debut author Veronica Chapa spins an epic tale of magic, sisterhood, survival, and Mexican resilience. This is the first novel to reimagine and reinterpret Malinalli’s story with the empathy, humanity, and awe she’s always deserved.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Hispanic & Latino; Historical; Native American & Aboriginal;
© 2025., Atria/Primero Sueno Press,
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Katabasis : A Novel. by Kuang, R. F.;
'Dantes Inferno' meets Susanna Clarkes 'Piranesi' in this all-new dark academia fantasy in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professors soul - perhaps at the cost of their own.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy; FICTION / Fantasy / Historical; FICTION / Fantasy / Romance; FICTION / Ghost; FICTION / Gothic; FICTION / Magical Realism; FICTION / Occult & Supernatural; FICTION / Romance / Fantasy; FICTION / Visionary & Metaphysical;
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Katabasis [text (large print)] : A Novel. by Kuang, R. F.;
'Dantes Inferno' meets Susanna Clarkes 'Piranesi' in this all-new dark academia fantasy in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professors soul - perhaps at the cost of their own.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy; FICTION / Fantasy / Historical; FICTION / Fantasy / Romance; FICTION / Ghost; FICTION / Gothic; FICTION / Magical Realism; FICTION / Occult & Supernatural; FICTION / Visionary & Metaphysical;
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Upon a Starlit Tide [electronic resource] : by Woods, Kell.aut; cloudLibrary;
Upon a Starlit Tide is a dark and enchanting historical fantasy combining elements of "The Little Mermaid" and "Cinderella" into a wholly original tale of love, power, and betrayal. *The hardcover edition features beautiful custom endpapers.* Saint-Malo, Brittany, 1758. To Lucinde Leon, the youngest daughter of a wealthy French shipowner, the high walls of Saint-Malo are more hindrance than haven. While her sisters are busy trying to secure advantageous marriages, Luce spends her days secretly being taught to sail by Samuel, her best friend—and an English smuggler. Only he understands how the waves call to her. Then one stormy morning, Luce rescues a drowning man from the sea. Immediately drawn in by the stranger’s charm, Luce is plunged into a world of glittering balls and faerie magic, seduction and brutality. Secrets that have long been lost in the shadowy depths of the ocean begin to rise to the surface, but as Luce wrestles with warring desires, she finds that her own power is growing brighter and brighter, shining like a sea-glass slipper. Or the scales of a sea-maid's tail. "Magnificent. This is a must-read!”—Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters and Blackthorn & Grim series At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Historical; Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology; Dark Fantasy;
© 2025., Tor Publishing Group,
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Dawn of Fate and Fire. by Lares, Mariely.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: SUN OF BLOOD AND RUIN, ISBN 9780063254312. In this conclusion to the 'Godslayer' duology, a false king seeks to summon the god of night using a weapon of untold power. Its up to the Godslayer to confront this enemy. Only by embracing her divine origins can Leonora triumph over the forces of darkness - and maybe even spark a revolution that could change Mexicos fate forever. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; FICTION / Adaptations & Pastiche; FICTION / Alternative History; FICTION / Fantasy / Epic; FICTION / Fantasy / Historical; FICTION / Hispanic & Latino; FICTION / Hispanic & Latino / General;
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