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The Girl From Oto
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Author : Amy Maroney
language : en
Publisher: Artelan Press
Release Date : 2016-09-20
The Girl From Oto written by Amy Maroney and has been published by Artelan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-20 with Art categories.
"An exquisite novel." Martha Conway, author of Thieving Forest A Renaissance-era woman artist and an American scholar. Linked by a 500-year-old mystery... 1500: Born during a time wracked by war and plague, Renaissance-era artist Mira grows up in a Pyrenees convent believing she is an orphan. When tragedy strikes, Mira learns the devastating truth about her own origins. But does she have the strength to face those who would destroy her? 2015: Centuries later, art scholar Zari unearths traces of a mysterious young woman named Mira in two 16th-century portraits. Obsessed, Zari tracks Mira through the great cities of Europe to the pilgrim's route of Camino de Santiago--and is stunned by what she finds. Will her discovery be enough to bring Mira's story to life? A powerful story and an intriguing mystery, The Girl from Oto is an unforgettable novel of obsession, passion, and human resilience. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Anthony Doerr.
A Place In The World
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Author : Amy Maroney
language : en
Publisher: Artelan Press
Release Date : 2019-08-29
A Place In The World written by Amy Maroney and has been published by Artelan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-29 with Fiction categories.
The secrets of the past are treacherous…and irresistible. A Renaissance-era female artist and an American scholar. Linked by a centuries-old mystery… 2016: Scholar Zari seizes the chance to return to Europe as a consultant for an art dealer. Overwhelmed by her job, she has little time to hunt for clues about Mira. But when art experts embrace a theory that Mira's paintings are the work of a famous man, Zari must act. Racing against time, she travels to a windswept corner of Spain. What she discovers there solves the puzzle of Mira forever—and unlocks the secrets of Zari's own past. 1505: Pregnant and reunited with the love of her life, artist Mira survives a harrowing journey to the city of her dreams. But Bayonne is nothing like she imagined. Navigating a dangerous world ruled by merchants and bishops, she struggles to reignite her painting career. When an old enemy rises from the shadows, Mira's life is thrown into chaos all over again—and she is faced with a shattering decision. A thrilling tale of obsession, mystery, and intrigue, this mesmerizing saga will stay with you long after you read the last page. "Luxuriantly detailed...addictive to the extreme." — The Coffee Pot Book Club "I thoroughly enjoyed A Place in the World. The plot keeps the reader turning pages anxious to learn what happens next. The settings are beautifully drawn. I highly recommend all three books in the series for art and history lovers and anyone who wants a well-written, thoughtfully-crafted book." — Deborah Swift, author of The Poison Keeper "In this last book, Maroney brings Mira and Zari's adventure to a satisfying close. Like the first two books, A Girl from Oto and Mira's Way, A Place in the World is fast-paced and the writing seems effortless. Maroney's Miramonde series is storytelling at its best." — Rose City Reader Reviews KEYWORDS Art mystery, historical thriller, European history, French history, Spanish history, Pyrenees, female sleuth, romantic suspense
The Girl From Oto
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Author : Amy Maroney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-06
The Girl From Oto written by Amy Maroney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06 with Art categories.
In The Girl From Oto, a young American scholar navigates a foreign world, tasting friendship, betrayal and love as she chases the ghost of a Renaissance-era artist through Europe.American art historian Zari Durrell scores a coveted post-doctorate position in Scotland, studying artist Cornelia van der Zee. As Zari decodes clues hidden in two sixteenth-century portraits attributed to Van der Zee, she unearths the traces of a mysterious artist named Mira. Risking her professional reputation and her own safety, Zari follows Mira into the heart of a mountain wilderness.Woven throughout Zari's quest is the swashbuckling story of Mira herself. Born in the Pyrenees mountains during a time wracked by war, plague, and shifting political boundaries, Mira grows up in a convent believing she is an orphan. A friendship blooms between Mira and Arnaud, a boy whose family helps the convent exploit a lucrative trade in merino wool. But when her peaceful existence is shattered, Mira must plunge into the world beyond the convent's gates to confront the harsh truth about her identity and her uncertain future.
An Ordinary Wonder
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Author : Buki Papillon
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-09-07
An Ordinary Wonder written by Buki Papillon and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with Fiction categories.
An extraordinary literary debut about a Nigerian boy's secret intersex identity and his desire to live as a girl. Oto leaves for boarding school with one plan: excel and escape his cruel home. Falling in love with his roommate was certainly not on the agenda, but fear and shame force him to hide his love and true self. Back home, weighed down by the expectations of their wealthy and powerful family, the love of Oto's twin sister wavers and, as their world begins to crumble around them, Oto must make drastic choices that will alter the family's lives for ever. Richly imagined with art, proverbs and folk tales, this moving and modern novel follows Oto through life at home and at boarding school in Nigeria, through the heartbreak of living as a boy despite their profound belief they are a girl, and through a hunger for freedom that only a new life in the United States can offer. An Ordinary Wonder is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores complex desires as well as challenges of family, identity, gender, and culture, and what it means to feel whole.
The Miramonde Series Trilogy Box Set
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Author : Amy Maroney
language : en
Publisher: Artelan Press
Release Date : 2019-12-15
The Miramonde Series Trilogy Box Set written by Amy Maroney and has been published by Artelan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-15 with Fiction categories.
Discover a captivating dual-timeline art mystery trilogy set in Renaissance-era Europe... In The Girl from Oto, American scholar Zari Durrell navigates the great cities and landscapes of Europe, experiencing friendship, betrayal and love as she hunts for traces of Mira de Oto, a Renaissance-era woman artist from the wild Pyrenees mountains. In Mira's Way, Zari races through France, working feverishly to connect Mira with a series of masterful unsigned portraits. Meanwhile, an academic rival peddles his theory that the works were made by a famous male artist. Will Mira be lost to history forever? In A Place in the World, when art experts embrace the theory that Mira’s paintings are the work of a famous man, Zari must act. Racing against time, she travels to a windswept corner of Spain. What she discovers there solves the puzzle of Mira forever—and unlocks the secrets of Zari’s own past. An unforgettable journey to a world rich in history, romance, and adventure. "Flawless, fast-paced storytelling." -Rose City Reader Reviews "Grips from start to finish. Amy Maroney has a gift of bringing the past to life in a way that is relatable and engaging." —Historical Novel Society Review "I highly recommend all three books in the series for art and history lovers and anyone who wants a well-written, thoughtfully-crafted book." —Deborah Swift, author of The Poison Keeper KEYWORDS art mystery, female protagonist, amateur sleuth, historical thriller, medieval, renaissance, Europe, Spain, France, Pyrenees, adventure, romantic suspense
Momonaf
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-02-18
Momonaf written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-18 with Fiction categories.
This book is a constructed and fiction book of a possible alien world named Momonafe. This language that I have created can be learn with this book almost in an academic level. The teaching methods are in English but the samples and structures are mostly in Momonaf. Momonaf is the name of the language and it means The Language of the Blue Sun Planet. You will find more explanation in the book when you check it.
The Bone Sparrow
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Author : Zana Fraillon
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-07-14
The Bone Sparrow written by Zana Fraillon and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-14 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Winner of the CILIP Amnesty Honour 2017. Shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017. Perfect for fans of THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS. This is a beautiful, vivid and deeply moving story about a refugee boy who has spent his entire life living in a detention centre. This novel reminds us all of the importance of freedom, hope, and the power of a story to speak for anyone who's ever struggled to find a safe home. '...a special book' - Morris Gleitzman, author of the acclaimed ONCE series Born in a refugee camp, all Subhi knows of the world is that he's at least 19 fence diamonds high, the nice Jackets never stay long, and at night he dreams that the sea finds its way to his tent, bringing with it unusual treasures. And one day it brings him Jimmie. Carrying a notebook that she's unable to read and wearing a sparrow made out of bone around her neck - both talismans of her family's past and the mother she's lost - Jimmie strikes up an unlikely friendship with Subhi beyond the fence. As he reads aloud the tale of how Jimmie's family came to be, both children discover the importance of their own stories in writing their futures.
The Book Of Lies
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Author : Aleister Crowley
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-12-29
The Book Of Lies written by Aleister Crowley and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-29 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The Book of Lies was written by English occultist and teacher Aleister Crowley under the pen name of Frater Perdurabo. As Crowley describes it: "This book deals with many matters on all planes of the very highest importance. It is an official publication for Babes of the Abyss, but is recommended even to beginners as highly suggestive." The book consists of 91 chapters, each of which consists of one page of text. The chapters include a question mark, poems, rituals, instructions, and obscure allusions and cryptograms. The subject of each chapter is generally determined by its number and its corresponding Qabalistic meaning.
Lonely Castle In The Mirror
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Author : Mizuki Tsujimura
language : en
Publisher: Erewhon Books
Release Date : 2022-10-18
Lonely Castle In The Mirror written by Mizuki Tsujimura and has been published by Erewhon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-18 with Fiction categories.
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! A Studio Ghibli-esque work of Japanese translation “that lays bare the anxieties and desperation—and the small triumphs—of adolescence” (Locus), for fans of Mieko Kawakami’s Heaven. Seven students find unusual common ground in this warm, puzzle-like Japanese bestseller laced with gentle fantasy and compassionate insight. Bullied to the point of dropping out of school, Kokoro’s days blur together as she hides in her bedroom, unable to face her family or friends. As she spirals into despair, her mirror begins to shine; with a touch, Kokoro is pulled from her lonely life into a resplendent, bizarre fairytale castle guarded by a strange girl in a wolf mask. Six other students have been brought to the castle, and soon this marvelous refuge becomes their playground. The castle has a hidden room that can grant a single wish, but there are rules to be followed, and breaking them will have dire consequences. As Kokoro and her new acquaintances spend more time in their new sanctuary, they begin to unlock the castle’s secrets and, tentatively, each other’s. Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a mesmerizing, heart-warming novel about the unexpected rewards of embracing human connection.
Island Of Gold
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Author : Amy Maroney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-08
Island Of Gold written by Amy Maroney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-08 with categories.
1454. A noble French falconer. A spirited merchant's daughter. And a fateful decision that changes their destiny forever. When Cédric is recruited by the Knights Hospitaller to the Greek island of Rhodes, his wife Sophie jumps at the chance to improve their fortunes. After a harrowing journey to Rhodes, Cédric plunges into the world of the knights-while Sophie is tempted by the endless riches that flow into the bustling harbor. But their dazzling new home has a dark side. Slaves toil endlessly to fortify the city walls, and rumors of a coming attack by the Ottoman Turks swirl in the streets. Desperate to gain favor with the knights and secure his position, Cédric navigates a treacherous world of shadowy alliances. Meanwhile, Sophie secretly engineers a bold plan to keep their children safe. As the trust between them frays, enemies close in-and when disaster strikes the island, the dangers of their new world become terrifyingly real. With this richly-told story of adventure, treachery, and the redeeming power of love, Amy Maroney brings a mesmerizing and forgotten world to vivid life. Amy Maroney is the author of the award-winning Miramonde Series, the story of a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern day scholar on her trail.