This British author is celebrated for his captivating storytelling that has resonated with readers worldwide. His work is characterized by a remarkable ability to craft rich worlds and unforgettable characters that appeal across diverse cultures. With a talent for weaving together compelling narratives and profound emotional depths, he has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
Venedig, 1510: Der verschuldete Maler Giorgione „Zorzo“ Barbarelli hofft auf Erfolg durch ein mysteriöses Pigment, das Jakob Fugger mitgebracht hat. Als er ein Porträt von dessen Frau Sybille malen soll, verliebt er sich in sie. Doch ihre Geheimnisse und ein gefährlicher Ehekrieg ziehen ihn in eine Kontroversen, die seine Karriere bedrohen.
Artists flock to Renaissance Venice for wealth, fame and revolutionary colour. Yet for Giorgione 'Zorzo' Barbarelli, competition is fierce and debts are mounting. Then Zorzo hears of a brand new pigment, owned by merchant Jakob Fugger, which could change his fate. To get closer to Fugger, Zorzo befriends his wife, Sybille. Soon, he's lost - enchanted by her - but acting on his feelings would put him in huge danger. As water levels rise and the plague creeps closer, Zorzo isn't sure whom he can trust. Will Sybille be the key to Zorzo's success, or the reason for his downfall?
The Spellbinding Historical Tale For Readers Who Love The Night Circus And The Mermaid And Mrs Hancock
Valentyne has lived many lives - physician, philosopher, soldier - but his defining work has been his ability to stop the clock. He has lived for centuries, as has his dog, Tomorrow. Inseparable, they've voyaged across Europe, using their time wisely. They've attended royalty in a dozen courts, healed soldiers on a hundred battlefields, and met with the greatest minds of the Renaissance. Until one day, in watery Venice, Valentyne vanishes without a trace. Broken-hearted, Tomorrow begins a search that will endure for centuries. But as the continent collapses into war, he must risk everything to find his master - or lose him forever.
When shocking news reaches the History Keepers' headquarters, Jake Djones is sent head-first into a new adventure. The time-travelling agents voyage from Shakespeare's England to Imperial China in pursuit of their most villainous foe yet, Xi Xiang, whose aim is to destroy trade links between east and west and throw the world into war. Jake, Nathan and Topaz must join forces with international agents in a race against the clock to stop him. And at the heart of the battle lies the key to a long-lost family member - will Jake find his brother after all this time? The past is in danger - only Jake Djones can save it!
Trzeci tom serii przyg�d Jake?a Djonesa i jego przyjaci�ł należących do Tajnych Służb Straży Historii, stowarzyszenia, kt�rego członkowie podr�żują przez stulecia, aby udaremnić poczynania złoczyńc�w manipulujących przy dziejach świata. Tym razem miejscem trzymającej w napięciu akcji będą XVII- wieczny Londyn i egzotyczny Kanton, a bohaterowie szukają klejnotu zwanego Lazuli Serpent, dającego władzę nad oceanami....
ADVENTURE STORIES. The History Keepers are in terrible danger once more. Stocks of Atomium - the crucial ingredient which allows them to travel through time - are perilously low, and the agents must embark on a risky mission to find more. And now a new and even more evil member of the Zeldt family is planning a hideous take-over of the Ancient world, and they are forced to travel further back into history than ever before in order to save the day. Well, all of the days actually. In this exciting sequel, the "History Keepers" embark upon another rollercoaster adventure that takes us into the heart of the ancient world, from the doors to Hades, to the streets of Rome at the height of its glorious empire. You think the chariot race in Ben Hur is exciting? Wait till you see the History Keepers racing round Rome. Ages 9+
magine if you lost your parents - not just in place, but in time. Jake Djones' mum and dad have gone missing and they could be anywhere in the world - at any time in history. Because the Djones family have an astonishing secret, which for years they've managed to keep - even from each other. They belong to the HISTORY a secret society which travels through the centuries to prevent evil enemies from meddling with History itself. In the quest to find his parents, Jake is whisked from 21st Century London to 19th century France, the headquarters of the mysterious History Keepers, where he discovers the truth about his family's disappearance - and the diabolical Prince Zeldt's plan to destroy the world as we know it.