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S.E. Smith is a New York Times, USA TODAY, International, and Award-Winning Bestselling author of science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary works for adults, young adults, and children. She enjoys writing a wide variety of genres that pull her readers into worlds that take them away. Readers can check out her website at https://sesmithfl.com and chat with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/se.smith.5
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The Bretland Trilogy
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All three books in John Broughton's 'The Bretland Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval Wales, now available in one volume! Rhodri's Furies : Alun, a fisherman's son, seeks to fulfill his grandfather's wish for him to become a great warrior and save their homeland of Gwynedd. After meeting Cadfael, whose name means Battle Prince, the two become inseparable friends and blood brothers, determined to prove the seer's prophecy true. Avenging Rhodri : Charismatic king Rhodri Mawr's death in battle leaves his son Anarawd to defend the small Welsh kingdoms against Saxon Wessex, Mercia, and the Vikings. Rhodri's legacy of nationalist sentiment and unity inspires one of his descendants to unite all of Wales under his kingship. Discover the gripping story of Rhodri and the triumph of a united Wales in the second book in the series. Hywel the Good : This captivating historical novel is based on the life of Hywel, the King of Dyfed. As he becomes a just and wise king, introducing reforms to the Welsh legal system and forging alliances with neighboring kingdoms, Hywel goes on a pilgrimage to Rome and gets caught up in political intrigue, leading to a rebellion upon his return. Despite the challenges, Hywel strives to be a virtuous and enlightened king, and remains beloved by his people, making him one of the most important figures in Welsh history.
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EL Cielo en una Flor Silvestre
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Aella es un peletero que vive en la Northumbria del siglo VII. Después de sobrevivir a la guerra contra los pictos, el rey se convierte en su padrino y Aella se hace amigo del obispo Cuthbert. Conscientes de las habilidades de Aella, los monjes de Lindisfarne le encargan la portada del Evangelio de San Juan como regalo para Cuthbert. Impresionado por la obra maestra, el sucesor de Ecgfrith, el rey Aldfrith, envía a Aella a Irlanda para que aprenda a leer y escribir. Pronto, Aella se hace amigo de un compañero de estudios, aprende a iluminar manuscritos y se enamora. Pero, ¿podrá él lograr sus sueños y casarse con el amor de su vida?
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Jake Conley Mysteries Collection - Books 1-4
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The first four books in John Broughton's 'Jake Conley Mysteries', now available in one volume! Elfrid's Hole : Aspiring novelist Jake Conley wakes from a coma to find he has synaesthesia and heightened psychic abilities. When researching King Aldfrith, Jake unwittingly unleashes deadly paranormal events, becoming the prime suspect. With the help of Detective Inspector Mark Shaw, Jake must clear his name and bring peace to a tormented soul from over a thousand years ago. Red Horse Vale : Despite his fame from discovering King Aldfrith's tomb, Jake's life is complicated. After his brain responds to psychometry, he reconnects with his deceased mother and travels to the Cotswolds, searching for the curse of the Red Horse Vale. Memory Of A Falcon : In a world under threat by an extremist group, Jake Conley uses his retrocognitive abilities to stop the zealots while fighting for his survival. When a heathen temple to the goddess Freya is erected by Jake's partner Liffi, it sets off a chain of violent retaliations from the fanatical Woden's Brethren. As Jake and Liffi struggle to reconcile their differing beliefs, they must work together to bring down the enemy and save their relationship before it's too late. The Snape Ring : When malevolent forces threaten to cross over into our world and unleash terror, psychic investigator Jake Conley is called upon by the Ministry of Defence to stop them. With events unfolding at the British Museum and murders occurring, Jake realizes the gravity of the situation. But can he unravel the mystery and defeat the dark forces before it's too late?
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Saint Cuthbert Trilogy
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All three books in John Broughton's 'Saint Cuthbert Trilogy', a series of historical fiction set in medieval England, now in one volume! Heaven In A Wild Flower : In 7th century Northumbria, Aella survives war and gains the patronage of the king and friendship of Bishop Cuthbert. Commissioned to create a masterpiece for Lindisfarne, Aella impresses King Aldfrith who sends him to Ireland to learn to read and write. There, Aella makes friends, learns to illuminate manuscripts, and falls in love, but can he achieve his dreams and marry the love of his life? The Horse-Thegn : Set in late 9th century Northumbria, where Viking attacks and Danish settlers are a constant threat, Cynn is a royal Horse-Thegn who aims to bring peace and integration to his estates. Charged by the king to end the violent attacks of a group led by the elusive Edred, Cynn faces open revolt against legitimate rule. In a kingdom facing external threats, can Cynn achieve his goal of a durable and prosperous future as they enter a new century? The Master Of The Chevron : The third novel in John Broughton’s Saint Cuthbert trilogy follows the lifelong friendship of a studious monk and a bluff mason, Thurgot and Kenrick, respectively, after the Norman Conquest. Thurgot senses Kenrick’s destiny when he saves him from drowning near the Farne Isles, and their Christian beliefs and pragmatic talents help them overcome obstacles of revolt, persecution, and hardship in eleventh- and twelfth-century Northumbria. Their legacy is still present today in the work of the first master mason in Durham.
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The Reversed Hermit
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The Reversed Hermit tells the tale of Noam Lewin, a successful London insurance broker. His life seems to be complete, but after tragedy strikes, he abandons his highly paid job to live as a hermit and seek enlightenment in the woodlands above a northern spa town. The townsfolk are curious, and a close-knit group of drinking companions in The White Harte pub decide to find out what makes the man tick. Talking with Noam, they find their lives are changed, and when sales assistant Alice is admitted into their clique, events accelerate. A devout Catholic, her priest learns about her existential malaise and decides to visit the catalyst: the hermit. Father O’Malley is no more immune to the hermit’s words than the laymen, and soon a whole series of life-changing events occur in the spa. But are they for better or for worse?
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El Destino del Lobo
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Acerca de las convulsiones políticas y religiosas de la Inglaterra del siglo 7°, nadie está a salvo. Cómo los viejos dioses son erosionados por la nueva iglesia y los hombres ambiciosos compiten por el poder, la sangre se derrama por toda la tierra. En el sur, el ealdorman Aelfhere cree que para su única hija de diecisiete años Cynethryth, unirla en matrimonio con un Rey Sajón es el camino a la seguridad. Y así en contra de sus propios deseos Cynethryth está comprometida. Sin embargo, mientras la batalla se desarrolla a su alrededor, Cynethryth se convierte en víctima de la guerra. Es tomada prisionera por los guerreros invasores, ella es forzada a presentarse a otro rey sajón, quien también la tomaría por esposa. Un hombre al que ella realmente ama. Aliarse contra su padre y su propia gente en una guerra espantosa, se convierte en un elemento clave de los eventos que continúan influyendo en la Inglaterra actual.
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The Bretland Trilogy
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A fisherman's son, Alun ap Drystan worships his grandfather Iolyn, a renowned former warrior. The old man is worried about the future of his homeland, and to help, he sends father and son to visit a reclusive seer with Druidic blood. Speaking in riddles, the seer tells Alun the find the Battle Prince: together, they will be the saviours of Gwynedd, and that he will be a great warrior, mingling with the greatest in the land. After a chance meeting with the cattle breeder Iowerth and his son, Cadfael ap Iowerth, Alun realises that the youth's name in Old Welsh means Battle Prince: his foretold comrade. The youths soon become inseparable friends and blood brothers. But can the seer's prediction be correct? A riveting, meticulously researched historical adventure set in early medieval Wales, 'Rhodri's Furies' is the first book in John Broughton’s BRETLAND TRILOGY of historical novels.
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Angenga
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When Rick Hughes receives a relic as a gift from an old friend, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Drawn to an old excavation site, Rick stumbles upon a portal that takes him back to the 8th century, in the middle of a Viking invasion. After discovering a shocking link to the present, Rick is determined to intervene and save the village from devastation - and to find a scientific explanation for what is happening. With the perils of 8th century England surrounding him, can Rick save his new friends and live to tell the tale?
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The Rebel Scribes
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Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, 990 AD. Orphaned by vikings, Folcwin and his elder brother Aelfwynn have become excellent scribes. Their lives, enlivened by sibling rivalry, are upset by a competition to illuminate a commissioned psalter. After Folcwin is selected the victor, his brother is accused of murdering another competitor, and he escapes. While Aelfwynn begins a patriotic battle against Viking raiders, Folcwin's fame as a scribe increases. Even with their imbalanced fortunes, the paths of the two brothers are bound to cross with powerful kings and strong leaders, including King Aethelred, Thorkell the Tall and Edmund Ironside. But can they overcome the Viking menace?
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