In this original Outlander novella, Diana Gabaldon reveals what really happened to Roger MacKenzie Wakefield’s parents. Orphaned during World War II, Roger believed that his mother died during the London Blitz, and that his father, an RAF pilot, was killed in combat. But in An Echo in the Bone, Roger discovers that this may not be the whole story. Now, in “A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows,” readers learn the truth.
 
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One of the earliest works from the New York Times–bestselling author—an enthralling story of danger and desire, first published in 2003.
Safe and steady pretty much sums up Maggie Stanton's life. But a chance encounter stirs long-buried desires and urges her to do the unimaginable—take a risk. Shockingly, the man who convinces her to forsake predictability for passion is the full-grown version of her childhood best friend....

After being summoned to another world, Yogiri and Tomochika were abandoned by their classmates as bait to distract a rampaging dragon. Thanks to Yogiri's ability to cause instant death with a single thought, the two of them survived and made the arduous journey to reunite with their classmates in the capital city. Although they overcame tremendous danger along the way, rejoining the other students is still only the beginning. From the intricate schemes...

In a world where beasts are revered, Shang Xin, a child who has suffered bullying, mistakenly recites the guardian contract and, amidst the laughter of others, receives his guardian beast-a seemingly ordinary mouse. At this moment, his fate becomes tightly bound with this mouse, and he must not only accompany it for life but also defend its safety with his life.Shang Xin's guardian beast, a mouse deemed worthless by others, displays extraordinary...

A hated judge is found dead in suspicious circumstances in a town in Minnesota with an Indian casino and a young Ojibwa Indian leaves home in a hurry. Former sheriff Cork O'Connor investigates if there is a connection.

Il a accidentellement voyagé dans un tout nouveau monde, o il a découvert certains pathogènes qui avaient depuis longtemps disparu dans l'histoire humaine, y compris des virus, des bactéries et des parasites. Avec sa connaissance approfondie et sa technologie en biochimie moderne, il a commencé à exercer une influence dans ce monde. Il a décidé d'aider ceux qui étaient ostracisés par la société, possédaient des capacités spéciales mais...

Nana, by Emile Zola, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: • New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars • Biographies of the authors • Chronologies of contemporary...

En el vasto mundo de la literatura fantástica, "El auge de los olvidados", de Wesley Wang, resulta ser una joya inconfundible. Esta novela presenta una historia a la vez profundamente enraizada en la realidad y ampliamente fantástica. Con su atención al detalle y su vívida imaginación, Wang hila desde el principio una historia convincente de misterio, resistencia y estrategia.La historia se desarrolla con la angustiosa huida de un joven de un...

Long months have passed since Siris and the God King, enemies betrayed together, were left to rot in the prison at the Vault of Tears. Their true enemy -- the Worker of Secrets, creator of the Infinity Bladeitself -- now reigns. Upon finally obtaining freedom, Siris must unravel plots that seem to make no sense, lead a rebellion with no direction, and fight against the division within his very heart. The secrets unraveled will dig backward in time...

After a long and arduous journey spanning the breadth of the empire, Belgrieve has finally laid his regrets to rest and can begin thinking about what the future holds for his steadily growing circle of family and friends. With the defeat of the imposter Benjamin and the restoration of the true prince to his rightful rule, Belgrieve returns home with Satie as his bride and quickly settles back into the rhythm of country living-too quickly, if Kasim,...