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Kate Forsyth

    June 3, 1966

    Kate Forsyth is an internationally bestselling author whose work delves deeply into the realm of fairy tales, often exploring their lesser-known aspects and connections to real historical events. Her narratives masterfully weave together fantasy and reality, examining themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. With a background rich in folklore studies and storytelling, Forsyth brings a unique perspective to her writing, creating richly textured and psychologically resonant stories for both adult and young readers. Her distinctive approach breathes new life into classic tales, revealing hidden depths and intricate human dramas.

    Dragonclaw
    Bitter Greens
    The Puzzle Ring
    The Forbidden Land
    The Fathomless Caves
    The Skull of the World
    • 2024

      Psykhe

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      It is not wise to anger the gods... or to fall in love with one. Psykhe has always been different. Fair as Venus, the goddess of love, and with the hard-won ability to save the lives of those of mortal blood, she is both shunned and revered. When she unwittingly provokes Venus, she and her sisters lose everything. Psykhe must find a way to make amends and support her family. Befriended by an old woman, Nokturna, Psykhe finds herself irresistibly drawn to her grandson, Ambrose.But neither is what they seem. For Psykhe has fallen in love with a man whose face she is forbidden to see. After disobeying this injunction, she must risk everything to try to save him, even if it means travelling down to the shadowy Underworld to face Proserpina, queen of the dead. The way to the realm of the dead is easy. A thrust of a sword, a sudden fall, a careless bite of toadstool, and the soul is sucked away.It is the return journey that is difficult... The story of Psyche and Eros has been told for more than two-and-a-half thousand years. Kate Forsyth infuses it with new vigour as a life-affirming celebration of female strength, sexual desire, and empowerment.

      Psykhe
    • 2019

      Wiele młodych kobiet zna tylko te baśnie, które zaadaptowała wytwórnia Walta Disneya. A przecież dawno, dawno temu powstały historie o magicznych przeobrażeniach, wymyślone specjalnie dla dziewczyn, które przekraczały granicę między dzieciństwem a dorosłością. Matki, babki i inne mądre domowniczki snuły opowieści, przędąc, tkając, mieszając w kociołkach i przyrządzając swoje wywary. Bohaterki baśni wyruszały w niebezpieczną podróż, by odkryć swoje prawdziwe przeznaczenie, które – wbrew obiegowej opinii – nie musiało być równoznaczne z poślubieniem księcia. To historie o ciekawości i przygodzie, o uczeniu się, jak być silną, odważną, dobrą i szczerą, jak wierzyć, że można zmieniać świat na lepsze. Bohaterki tej książki nie są typowymi biernymi księżniczkami, czekającymi w wieżach na swoich książąt… Odważne młode kobiety, bohaterki tych dawnych opowieści, sprawią, że całkiem na nowo odkryjecie baśnie.

      Mądra Wasylisa i inne baśnie o odważnych młodych..
    • 2017

      The Silver Well

      • 270 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set in a single English village, this narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of stories spanning two millennia. It explores the lives of its inhabitants, revealing the evolution of the community through historical events, personal anecdotes, and folklore. Each tale reflects the changing social fabric, traditions, and challenges faced by the villagers, creating a vivid portrait of resilience and continuity in a small corner of the world.

      The Silver Well
    • 2017

      A Picture of Health

      The Key to Receiving Healing

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book addresses the challenging realities of facing incurable illnesses, infertility, or unchanging circumstances, emphasizing the hope found in faith. It explores the concept of complete healing—spirit, soul, and body—through the lens of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross. The author encourages readers to find strength and assurance in their spiritual beliefs, suggesting that true healing transcends physical ailments and can lead to transformative change in their lives.

      A Picture of Health
    • 2013

      Bitter Greens

      • 498 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
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      Charlotte-Rose de la Force, exiled from King Louis XIV's court, has always been a great teller of tales. Selena Leonelli, once the exquisite muse of Tiziano, is terrified of time. Margherita, trapped in a doorless tower and burdened by tangles of red-gold hair, must find a way to escape. You may think you know the story of Rapunzel ...

      Bitter Greens
    • 2013

      The Wild Girl

      • 495 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
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      Dortchen Wild has loved Wilhelm Grimm since she was a young girl. Under the forbidding shadow of her father, the pair meet secretly to piece together a magical fairy tale collection.

      The Wild Girl
    • 2010

      Magisch, romantisch, farbenprächtig Niemanden hasst Rhiannon mehr als Prinzessin Olywynne. Doch da werden die Prinzessin und ihr Zwillingsbruder von einem grausamen Nekromanten entführt, der durch die Opferung der beiden seine eigene Familie aus dem Totenreich zurückholen will. Nur Rhiannon und ihr geflügeltes Pferd könnten den Schwarzmagier noch aufhalten. Aber das würde für Rhiannon bedeuten, alles aufzugeben, was ihr wichtig und teuer ist, sogar ihre Liebe - und all das für eine Frau, die sie aus tiefstem Herzen verabscheut.

      Das Herz der Sterne
    • 2009

      The Puzzle Ring

      • 439 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
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      Twelve-year-old Hannah Rose Brown discovers her family is cursed while searching for her missing father. Her journey to her ancestral home in Scotland reveals dark secrets that lead her into various worlds, timeframes, and dangers.

      The Puzzle Ring