Anna Kashina masterfully blends her career in biomedical research with a profound passion for storytelling. Her narrative interests are fueled by a deep fascination with ballroom dancing, world mythologies, and folklore, which find expression in her exploration of the martial arts of the Majat warriors. Kashina crafts immersive worlds with a unique voice, drawing readers into intricate plots and compelling character arcs. Her work stands out for its imaginative scope and the captivating way she weaves diverse influences into cohesive and thrilling tales.
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When Adol Christin boards the passenger liner Lombardia for an easy voyage across the Gaete Sea, he has no idea this journey will land him shipwrecked on the mysterious Seiren Island, home of an ancient curse that has plagued these waters for millennia. Nor can he possibly imagine that this act of fate will throw him into a battle against primordial powers, set out to destroy the entire human race. Joined by Dana, a powerful young woman from another era, as well as by a handful of the Lombardia survivors, Adol must save his species from extinction, or perish along with everyone he knows. But even if he wins, there is no guarantee that he can ever attain the ultimate prize - a future with Dana. LACRIMOSA OF DANA, a bestselling game by Nihon Falcom Co., is part of the award-winning Ys series, featuring Adol Christin, a legendary swordsman and adventurer. This novel follows the story and characters of the game and is officially licensed through an agreement between Dragonwell Publishing, Dragonwell, LLC, and Nihon Falcom Corporation.
Das Shandorianische Reich befindet sich in einer Krise: Der König liegt im Sterben, und das Konzil der Edlen ist zusammengetreten, um aus seiner Mitte einen Nachfolger zu bestimmen. Herzog Evan steht unter starkem Druck: die Kirche und seine Rivalen fordern, dass er für immer auf auf die Krone verzichtet, weil er selbst keinen Erben hat. Da erreicht ihn eine unerwartete Botschaft: Der Sohn, den er vor siebzehn Jahren seinen Mördern überlassen musste, ist gar nicht tot! Er ist genauso verschwunden wie das heilige Schwert, mit dem er die Königsprobe bestehen könnte.