Résultats pour "The Sisters" dans Action et aventure

Brought to you by Penguin. Over 1 million Discworld audiobooks sold – discover the extraordinary universe of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld like never before The audiobook of Wyrd Sisters is narrated by Indira Varma (Game of Thrones; Luther; This Way Up). BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning...

Years ago, Old Earth sent forth sisters and brothers into the vast dark of the prodigal colonies armed only with crucifixes and iron faith. Now, the sisters of the Order of Saint Rita are on an interstellar mission of mercy aboard Our Lady of Impossible Constellations, a living, breathing ship which seems determined to develop a will of its own. When the order receives a distress call from a newly-formed colony, the sisters discover that the bodies and souls in their care - and that of the galactic diaspora - are in danger.

Two generations ago, Earth’s colonies and space stations broke free of their home planet’s tyrannical rule. Earth’s Central Governance is now flexing its power to regain control of its lost assets.

From the USA Today bestselling author of Sisters of War, this is a heart-stopping story of lost love, family drama, resilience and courage in World War II – perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Mandy Robotham and Kate Quinn. Pre-order now! Albania, 1943. When US Army nurses and identical twins...

"Certo che ho paura. Ma non è meglio bruciarsi in una vita fatta di gioia ed eccitazione e avventura, invece di stare seduta a casa ad aspettare che una vita di servitù scorra via lentamente, senza aver mai saputo davvero cosa significa vivere?" Il futuro di Cass, diciassette anni, sembra già tutto scritto: un marito, dei figli, un'esistenza tranquilla.

The battle-scarred warrior princess Bluebell, heir to her father's throne, is rumoured to be unkillable. So when she learns of a sword wrought specifically to slay her by the fearsome raven king, Hakon, she sets out on a journey to find it before it finds her. The sword is rumoured to be in the possession of one of her four younger sisters. But which one? Scattered as they are across the kingdoms, she sets out on a journey to find them.

The coming of the railroad to the Canadian Rockies has brought a parade of newcomers to the heavenly Bow Valley. Among the latter is the poacher Herbie Wishart, who arrived on a one-way ticket and has reinvented himself as a trail guide and teller of tall tales. Herbie becomes outfitter for a fossil-hunting expedition headed by a prominent Washington, D.C., archaeologist. Rumours say that the findings of the secrecy-shrouded Hodgson expedition, as it comes to be known, could overturn all previous knowledge about early life forms.

Every night I have the same dream. I save them and my world continues on. But when I wake I'm alone. The cold darkness reminds me I failed. And that the war is already over. We lost. I didn't save them. I failed. The dragon war has claimed our world. Three girls join in the aftermath to face the devastation inflicted upon humanity. They discover and attempt to master a strange new power - one that will destroy or save the world - and they don’t face these challenges alone. The bond they share will bring them together and create a family. The sisters have risen.

“If you’re looking for a fun, thrilling read, look no further. The Bang-Bang Sisters is a rip-roaring delight of a novel – pulpy, fast-paced, and absolutely unputdownable.” – New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay From critically acclaimed author Rio Youers, an action-packed...

The author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows follows her acclaimed America debut with this life-affirming, witty family drama—an Indian This Is Where I Leave You—about three Punjabi sisters embarking on a pilgrimage to their homeland to lay their...

For a decade, Hannah’s life has been pretty close to perfect - she has a great job, she’s married to Mark, and her child-free existence means she’s free as a bird. The only sadness in her life is a fall-out with her sister Diane, who hasn’t spoken to her in over 10 years. But now Diane is on her doorstep - and this time, she’s got her teenage daughter, Mia, in tow. When Diane asks if Mia can stay with Hannah and Mark for a few days, Hannah is glad of the chance to get to know her niece. But as the days turn into weeks and Diane doesn’t return, Hannah begins to worry....

For 300 years, Sister Autumn has incited wars, burnt villages, killed kings, and released plagues at the bidding of the grimoire. When an order from the grimoire sends Agatha to the Kingdom of Merveille, she already anticipates the worst. Unless she wants to face the wrath of the Goddess, Agatha must keep her head down and do as she's commanded. But when the grimoire orders her to marry a pompous prince and play the role of a peasant "accepted" by vicious aristocrats, she finds herself at the center of a war between the classes and an age-old prophecy.

Kat and Pepper never thought monsters were real. That doesn’t stop the monsters from seeking them out. Two orphans, victims of the system, have only each other to depend on. That is until they are viciously attacked by something nightmarish. But a mysterious group of supernatural hunters materialize in their greatest time of need, dragging them into a new world with unimaginable threats.

This fourth installment in The Sisters of Rosefield Series is a true romantic adventure. The action-packed story focuses on Zainah and Leila as they face enormous obstacles in their quests to reconnect with their true loves. The action takes place in two continents and includes kidnappings, escape plans, travel visas, and an undercover CIA mission.

Shepherd Security accepted two cases they need a female Operator to complete. A LinkedIn search brings them to Madison Miller. Convincing her to take the job is their first hurdle. Her rushed training on the male-dominated team is the next. For Cooper, acting as her Supervisory and Training Officer, his biggest problem will be keeping his interest in her professional. She's beautiful, intelligent, more than capable–an attractive spitfire he can't resist.

In the heart of the Crescent City, the Six Twisted Sisters are at it again—this time, solving unexplained deaths and planning a family reunion for none other than their archenemy, Marie Laveau. Because saving the world isn't their only business, this time the sisters are navigating the dark and mystical underbelly of New Orleans. Between dodging curses and chasing down clues, they've got their hands full trying to throw a party fit for the voodoo queen herself. With their trademark sisterhood and supernatural prowess, these six witches are unstoppable.

In the heart of New Orleans, where magic and mischief intertwine, the Six Twisted Sisters find themselves embroiled in their most dangerous escapade yet. When a cursed wishing well starts granting deadly wishes, no one is safe.

Hold on to your cauldrons, because the Six Twisted Sisters are back and ready to tackle the latest supernatural disaster! After quieting the chaos caused by that pesky, magical hurricane, the sisters could sure use a break. But that's not how their twisted luck works. Before they can even breathe a sigh of relief, a levee mysteriously breaks, flooding parts of the city making gondolas a viable mode of transportation. The sisters could sit back and enjoy their beignets anyway, but that has never been their style.

Things like crowns had a troublesome effect on clever folks; it was best to leave all the reigning to the kind of people whose eyebrows met in the middle. Three witches gathered on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the crown of...

Sally und Sue McNall sind fünfzehn, als sie bei einem Indianerüberfall die Eltern verlieren und selbst von zwei Revolvermännern in letzter Minute gerettet werden. Joe Scarlock und Ben Savage stehen nicht in dem Ruf, Ehrenmänner zu sein, doch die schönen Zwillinge sehen in ihnen ihre Retter und verlieben sich unsterblich in sie. Gemeinsam mit den beiden verlassen sie die verwüstete Farm in den Hügeln und reiten in die große Welt. Ein Leben, wie sie es nie zu erträumen wagten, beginnt für sie. Sally und Sue sind glücklich.