John Dickinson was an extraordinarily influential political figure during the founding era of the United States. His steadfast opposition to independence from Great Britain may have overshadowed his prominence compared to other Founding Fathers, yet his contributions cannot be overlooked. Dickinson played a pivotal role in shaping early American political documents, including drafting the Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress and authoring the "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" essays, which critically examined British policy. While his pursuit of reconciliation with Great Britain led him to abstain from signing the Declaration of Independence, his later involvement in the Constitutional Convention and advocacy for the new Constitution underscore his enduring commitment to serving the nascent nation.
Prinz Ambrose wird von den prophetischen Worten seines Ahnherrn verfolgt, während sein Reich in inneren Kriegen zerfällt. Auf der Suche nach einer Lösung für den Fluch der weinenden Göttin trifft er ein geheimnisvolles Mädchen, das ihm den Weg durch blutige Schlachtfelder und die Geisterwelt weist.
Phaedra, die einen Prinzen heiraten soll, widersetzt sich den Hofregeln und wird von einem Fremden entführt, den sie aus ihren Träumen kennt. Ulfin, ein magischer Markgraf, bietet Hilfe an, doch welche Motive und welchen hohen Preis hat er dafür gezahlt?
Ambrose, der Sohn eines verhassten Königs, wird von einem unsterblichen Magier verfolgt, der ihn vernichten will, da eine Prophezeiung besagt, dass Ambrose ihn töten wird. Auf der Flucht durch ein aufgewühltes Königreich lernt er, was es heißt, zu lieben, zu verzeihen und ein König zu sein.
There was once no greater advocate for revolution than Michel Wery. No voice spoke louder, was more impassioned, on the need for a new order, for an end to disparity and injustice - not just in France but throughout the continent. Strange, then, that such a man should find himself in the employ of the Prince Bishop of Erzberg, as scout and spymaster for a regime at absolute odds with his ideals. But time has taught Wery harsh lessons: the Terror, the endless wrangling, the petty motivations of France's new ruling class, and the atrocities carried out in freedom's name - all have left their mark. Revolution has spawned a monster, and Wery has vowed to thwart its march. And with Paris' scheming now focused on the Prince Bishoprics, her armies poised to strike, it seems fate has thrown Wery his chance.But just what is he prepared to sacrifice? Himself? surely. A city state? Perhaps. The life of the sister of his one true friend? The beautiful Maria Adelsheim who dances the Lightstep in mourning for a brother, and for a man whom might yet be saved...Set against a backdrop of political thrust and counter-thrust, of lavish balls and shadowy cults, and to the rhythm of incessant canon-fire, "The Lightstep" is an epic story of love and honour, and a stunningly realised account of one of the defining moments in modern European history.