The Moon Chasers is Book Two of this epic historical fantasy series. It's set in 17th Century Scotland, where mortals and warlocks unite to protect "the one" who is destined to become a great ruler. But with malevolent forces in pursuit, to steal what is rightfully his, time quickly becomes his greatest enemy. The story continues ... Scotland: 1630 Having accepted his fate, Gillis Shaw embarks on his journey towards an unknown future that will dramatically change his life. But the would-be Magus knows he is not yet prepared for the monumental role that awaits him. With his sister, Eleanor, still missing, his journey becomes increasingly challenging, altering the precious time he has left to reach Elboru, and claim what is rightfully his: the Shenn amulet. But Gill is not alone ... With his protectors, Reece, Asai, Tam and Kai, by his side, he is determined to rescue Eleanor first. But events are about to take a dramatic turn when they meet Daine, a Highland guide with his own agenda. This crossing of paths throws chaos on their desperate task when they realise, they have yet to face the treacherous Cordhu Pass ... This book contains: Fated SoulsTorn between Love & DutyThe Nemesis/Dark WarlockThe Reluctant HeroesThe ChaseThe Quest
Centuries of Trial, Volume 2Part 3 - Cross Upon Cross, 1692 - 1900Following the departure of the Irish army to continue the fight against England under the flag of France, a Protestant Parliament consisting of colonists and planters which is under London's control, assembles in Dublin and quickly renounces the Treaty of Limerick. The seizure of property is followed by a sustained Catholic persecution and the introduction of an evil Landlord system which reduces the native Irish tenants to a nation of paupers.Denied free trade and parliamentary independence, the Irish Colonist Parliament secures both after raising their own army during the American War of Independence. However, the English Prime Minister, William Pitt provokes rebellion among the native Irish, which is brutally crushed. He then bribes the colonists into accepting an Act of Union with England, promising them England's protection.In 1829, Daniel O'Connell secures Catholic emancipaton but the British government seeks to undermine it. As O'Connell demands non violence from his followers, the following battle for Irish home rule fails.Although the Irish grow many crops to pay their rent, they themselves are entirely dependent on the potato to survive. When the potato fails, a great starvation of the Irish follows. Even though Ireland is part of the United Kingdom the London Government fails to take effective action during the starvation and Ireland's population is reduced by half because of starvation, disease and emigration.>Part 4 - Freedom?, 1900 - 1922In the British House of Commons, a Home Rule Bill for Ireland is finally passed.in 1912. When the descendants of the Ulster planters promise war if the Home Rule Bill takes effect, the Bill is put on hold.However on Easter Monday of 1916, an Irish nationalist rebellion takes places in Dublin and an Irish Republic is declared. Although the rebellion is an apparent failure it triggers a great national revolution and a fight for Irish freedom.
A factual, comprehensive and easy to read history of Ireland under English rule. Centuries of Trial, Volume 1Part 1 - The Failed Conquest, 1171 - 1551In 1169, the arrival of a band of Norman adventurers heralds the coming of King Henry II of England with his army two years later. Despite a pledge of peace and the acceptance of Henry as their overlord by the majority of Irish Kings, Henry immediately breaks his word and launches a brutal campaign of conquest.For over three and a half centuries the English are unable to conquer Ireland, while the Irish people who come under English control are cast out from the protection of the law and declared to be "Mere Irish" or "The King's Irish Enemies"Finally in the mid-sixteenth century, King Henry VIII introduces a new policy called "Surrender and Regrant" If the Gaelic Kings will accept Henry as King of Ireland, their lands will be left intact. The acceptance of this policy by the Irish Kings will be their nation's undoing.Part 2 - For Faith and Fatherland, 1552 - 1691In the late sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I of England uses the acceptance of "Surrender and Regrant" and the adherence of the Irish to Catholicism as her reasons to eradicate the Gaelic way of life and supplant Ireland's kings. Resistance is met with mass extermination. Large swathes of Ireland are 'cleansed' of Irish and planted with English settlers. A great rebellion is launched in Ulster in 1594, which spreads nationwide. When it is finally crushed in 1603, Ulster, which had been the last bastion of Gaelic rule is seized by the English Crown and planted with English and lowland Scottish planters, while the native Irish are ordered to depart.Further land seizures and persecution follow. A national rebellion in 1641 finally leads to the re-conquest of Ireland by Oliver Cromwell in 1649. Cromwell's aims are the eradication of Catholicism and the Irish land owners. Great massacres and crimes against the Irish people are committed.Following the death of Cromwell and the return of the Monarchy, the Catholic King James II of England is deposed and replaced by William of Orange. When James flees to Ireland, the Irish people fight for him in defence of faith and fatherland.In 1691, the Irish finally surrender following the negotiation of a treaty guaranteeing freedom for the Catholic faith and security of land ownership. The Irish army departs for France in order to continue the fight against England.
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"With a great central concept, this is a fast-paced imaginative romp for the younger reader." Carl Ashmore - Best-selling author of The Time Hunters series"Ben Peyton's debut novel is chock-full of action and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Luke Stevens and the Blood of St George hits all the marks that a blockbuster should." Rick Jones - Best-selling author of The Vatican Knights seriesOn his 13th birthday and presented with an unusual gift, Luke Stevens suddenly finds himself thrust into a battle between good and evil, with him right at the heart of it. For within Luke flows the blood of a legend and there are those that will stop at nothing to get their hands on what Luke now has in his possession. With a group of Guardians to help him, Luke has no choice but to step up and fulfil an ancient prophecy where mankind's way of life is threatened by a ruthless enemy seeking global domination. What follows is a race against time where one thing is certain: Luke's life will never be the same again. Full to the brim with action, humour, crazy gadgets and history, prepare yourself for an exciting adventure that will keep you turning pages long into the night.
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Do you have a burning desire to travel but you have no idea where to start? Travelling solo for the first time can seem daunting, but this book will guide you through every step, every worry and every question you may have related to female solo travel. Learn about the challenges Eliza Croft faced, the mistakes she made and the travel horror stories she encountered, to make sure that you avoid getting yourself into these situations! Eliza shares her top travel tips to get you feeling confident, prepared and excited to venture out and explore the world. A book to help you: Avoid common mistakes made by first-time travellersKnow how to plan and what to takeOvercome the fears, doubts and limiting beliefs that are holding you backBuild up enough courage and confidence to do something extraordinary with your life
This is a fascinating book, that has been compiled with approximately 35 separate local stories that all relate to the town of Abbeyleix in one way or another. The author has detailed historical accounts about the people and places that were part of the town and parish of Abbeyleix going right back to the 1400's and continued right up to the present day in 2022. It details the lives of some of the people that lived here during the occupation of a foreign force and shows the efforts that some of them made in an effort to gain freedom that the town and our country that had not been experienced in over 700 years of our history. It also describes how the people that lived in Abbeyleix during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries lived their lives, and how they entertained themselves, without the luxury of new technology like, television, wi-fi, computers, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or snap-chat, that we enjoy today. Noel Burke has a keen interest in local history and dedicates a lot of his time to research. Now that he has reached his pension aged years, he spends a lot of his time in the archival research library. He loves spending time with his grandchildren and living here in his native Heritage Town of Abbeyleix along with his wife Patricia.
This is a story about life in a middle-class African home. It shows the rarely portrayed simple uncomplicated lives lived by most; there is no war, no abject poverty or other extremes, just a family with simple problems getting on with everyday life which is anything but boring.The best entertainment is real-life family and school drama and there is no shortage of this in 8-year-old Yetunde's life; she has a strict mother who wants her to be responsible, a father who adores her, and 3 older siblings who are not impressed by her antics, which serve to make sure she always gets her way. So it is no surprise that every event or task, no matter how mundane, somehow manages to become a major drama episode. Chores and errands create opportunities for fun and learning; festivities like Christmas are a much anticipated time of the year when a rare new outfit, straightened hair, and good food are the highlights, and then there are the playground cliques that serve to break the monotony of school life.Well, things are about to get very exciting indeed and Daddy's little girl is going to have a whirlwind of a year. Her mother is up to something and Yetunde is determined to put a stop to it, but her sisters are rooting for their mother and can't wait for Yetunde to be brought down to earth with a thump and finally realise that the world doesn't revolve around her. To make matters worse a new development at school complicates things, so Yetunde has her work cut out for her and not even Daddy can help her this time.
"La historia no la escriben los buenos, la historia la escriben los vencedores".>Viaja al pasado con uno de los seres que estuvo allí desde el principio, desde el origen del universo a la creación del hombre, escucha la historia de la humanidad como nunca antes te la han contado, y prepárate para un viaje trepidante; comenzando en la ciudad de Los Ángeles en la actualidad y finalizando en un pequeño pueblo de Italia. Donde serás testigo de una batalla épica entre Luzbel y una de las sociedades más secretas del Vaticano. Villano o víctima, escucha a Luzbel y decide.
"In the Realm of my soul, I believe him to be a great Ruler." Lothian. If forced to decide, which would you choose ... the head or the heart?When reluctant Warlock, Oran Shaw, discovers his newborn son, Gill, is destined to be the greatest of all Warlocks - the Magus - ominous forces from his turbulent past resurface to claim the precious object sealing his son's fate - the Shenn - The Sixth Amulet. But time also becomes a precious commodity for the Warlock when he realises the true extent of the evil facing him; it threatens his family, along with every man, woman and child. But when this sinister threat emerges in the form of a woman - a woman he thought he had left behind, along with his restless past - Oran's world is thrown into utter chaos when he is forced against his will to make a decision - one that could alter everything! Are you ready to be taken on an epic journey?The Sixth Amulet is book one of The Sixth Amulet series - a wonderful historical fantasy set in 17th Century Scotland. This action-packed read with its eclectic mix of unusual and vibrant characters will keep you turning the pages. "A film-worthy, rich and riveting novel." B. K. Sweeting -Author of Pearlized & Bubbly by the Sea. "A tapestry of familiar mythology - and wholly original creations - weaved through a world you'll happily get lost in.>Gavin Gardiner -Author of For Rye, The Last Testament of Crighton Smythe & Witchcraft on Rücken Ridge. "Weaved together with strands of traditional folklore and real Scottish locations, I found myself catapulted into this exciting series." Graeme Johncock -Writer, Storyteller & Author of Scotland's Stories.Scotland: 1564 Deep within the bowels of Elboru, it waits-an immense force-locked inside a sacred stone, destined to give its bearer the power to be a formidable Ruler. It belongs to just one-the Magus-Lord of all Warlocks-and he belongs to it. But the world of mortals has been overshadowed by a menace: an evil entity that would have it to dominate and destroy all that is good. And yet, all is not lost ... From within this stone, a light is about to re-ignite by innocence, instilling hope into the hearts of those who would risk everything, to see it placed in the hands of the chosen one-to see it shine beyond the darkness. Now also available: THE MOON CHASERS - Book Two of The Sixth Amulet series. The saga continues ... (Revised edition of Beyond the Darkness) This book contains: Fated SoulsThe Reluctant WarlockTorn between Love & DutyThe Nemesis/The Dark WarlockThe SorceressThe Reluctant HeroesThe Chase>
Kaia, a mixed race girl of 13, wakes one morning to find the whole world has changed overnight. For a start where have all the people gone? And where is her father? He had taken her to stay in a hotel for a night before going on a birthday rollercoaster treat. Without people, the world starts to change from a civilised place with phones, TVs and cars to a wild and dangerous one with danger around every corner. Go with Kaia and see how she survives, and if she survives.
The Barbarian North - AD450Narrowly escaping the treacherous attack that killed his father, Halga Hunding treads the exile's path. Vowing vengeance, the young Jute forges a reputation as a warrior and a leader; but before he can act, a titanic struggle draws him south.Attila, king of the Huns, the scourge of God, leads a horde across the Rhine. A hundred thousand strong, they ravage the heartland of Roman Gaul - killing, and burning as they go.Flavius Aetius, Master of Soldiers, hurries north, gathering a host from all the kingdoms of the West. Halga battles at the eye of the storm as Western civilisation fights to survive, and in a lightning campaign of bloodshed and brutality the invaders are repulsed.Now a warrior of renown leading a troop of battle-hardened veterans, Halga sails for home, and the longed-for reckoning is at hand as he carefully baits a trap... PERFECT FOR FANS OF CONN IGGULDEN, BEN KANE AND MATTHEW HARFFY PRAISE FOR C.R.MAY BLOODAXE - ERIK HARALDSSON...one of the most powerful trilogies in all Historical Fiction.>SWORD OF WODEN>KING'S BANESavage and glorious...THE REVIEW
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