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Blood Dynasty is the final novel in the Great Silence trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Richard Swan - a dark flintlock fantasy filled with epic adventure, arcane mysteries and creeping dread. WHERE MAGICK FAILS, INDUSTRY PREVAILS The battle for the Eye of the Sea has been won, but a war that started in Heaven has spread to all four corners of the known world. Renata Rainer, once a lowly ambassadorial aide, now leads the Sovan effort to forge the nations of the globe into an alliance that can stand against Hell's legions. While she seeks aid from the Sky Nation of Tenger, Captain…

Writing advice tends to be full of 'rules' and 'tips' which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. With over 35,000 copies sold, On Writing and Worldbuilding: Volume Idiscusses specific and applicable ideas for your writing, from effective methods of delivering exposition and foreshadowing, to how communication, commerce, and control play into the fall of an empire. Volume II, a sequel with a host of new topics, released in December 2021. On Writing Prologues The First Chapter The Exposition Problem Foreshadowing Villain Motivation Hero-Villain Relationships Final Battles The…

Seven-year-old James wants to be a brave and noble knight like his father. He dreams of the day that he too will wear the golden spurs that symbolize knighthood. But before his dreams are realized, James must work for seven years as a page and for seven more as a squire, learning to ride, hunt, and fight.

Learn all about Ancient Rome, from bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, in this ultimate guide. Explore the everyday lives of Ancient Romans and find out what it was like to live in one of history’s biggest empires in this history book for children aged 9-12. Enjoy a Roman feast and discover delicacies of peacock, nightingales, and dormice. Experience dubious Roman hygiene standards–ever washed your clothes in wee before?! And no tour of Ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the infamous Colosseum, where you’ll witness the nail-biting drama of gladiator fights and hea…

History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-Sections Castle swarms with the people who keep the castle going--the workers, craftsmen, and servants. And, as you pore over every page, look out for the vil…