Deep within the castle walls, Darj, a young squire, and Ona, a beautiful lady in waiting, are fraught with anxiety over the fate of their friend, Simjim. The old king is dead, the mourning period has ended, and the crowning of a new ruler rapidly approaches. What are the intentions of the apparent crown prince, Morgalt, as the day of coronation approaches? Why is he prolonging his ascension to the throne? The Old King Is Dead, by Dr. Joe D. Dillsaver, chronicles the attempts of the three friends to free themselves from the tangled web of mystery surrounding Morgalt. Darj, Ona, and Simjim find themselves in a race against time to find the ancient book containing the laws of Parlum. Can they find the answers before Morgalt takes the crown? Danger lurks around every turn, and no one is safe now that The Old King Is Dead.

This ancient legend tells how the Great Evil tried to get to the world, taking advantage of the human passion for power and the vindictiveness of the elves...

A complete concordance or verbal index to words, phrases and passages in the dramatic works of Shakespeare. There is also a supplementary concordance to the poems. This is an essential reference work for all students and readers of Shakespeare.

The fate of a king is not always glorious... The dramatic events of Edward II's death are told with masterful skill by acclaimed writer, Paul Doherty, in The Death of a King. Perfect for fans of Michael Jecks and Ellis Peters. England's Edward II so angered his wife, her lover, and his subjects that they revolted, deposed him, and made him prisoner. History records that Edward II was eventually murdered in Berkeley Castle and buried publicly in Gloucester cathedral. But was he? The heir, Edward III, charges Chancery Clerk Edmund Beche with uncovering the truth of the matter. Beche's investigation is torturous, blocked by hidden records, outright lies, unexpected confessions, double crosses, and a high body count. Grave digging, burglary, and soldiering at the bloody battle of Crécy await him. But Edward is a most determined man... What readers are saying about Paul Doherty: 'Doherty writes well and paints a very believable picture' 'Mr. Doherty's research is only topped by his imagination' 'The intrigue! The intrigue! What can I say? Read it... NOW!'

Sam, an unworldly boy, unexpectedly finds himself on an adventure rollercoaster when he meets a mysterious woman. With this bodyguard armed to the teeth as his guide, he explores an enchanted magical forest full of mythical creatures and hidden villages. Meanwhile, Loris, the crown prince of an Empire, faces imminent conflict with neighbouring countries. The mysterious king of the United Islands is playing a dark game and enlists the help of the deranged water witch. Together they try to get Prince Owen, the crown prince's nephew, on their side. But the emperor has other plans. He marries Loris off to the crown princess of a hostile neighbouring country, which curses magic. Loris realises he is one of the last practitioners of magic and faces a heartbreaking choice: protect his magical legacy or save the kingdom. Owen sides with the darkness and goes to war with the desiccating water witch as an unreliable confederate. As the magical pond dries up and the source of all magic is endangered, the remaining mages must join forces to save a world on the verge of falling apart.

Was it inevitable that France should become a republic? In this fascinating account of the period 1814-48, Munro Price attempts to answer this most difficult of questions. Using substantial unpublished research as he did in his celebrated The Fall of the French Monarchy, Price focuses on the amazing political machinations of Madame Adelaide, sister of King Louis Philippe. Though only mentioned rarely in other histories of the time, The French Revolutions shows how her intelligence and behind the scenes wrangling secured her brother the throne, thereby creating France's only long lasting experiment with a constitutional monarchy. Munro Price vividly brings the period alive with all its instability and political intrigue, while at the same time illuminating our understanding of a difficult and tumultuous time. The French Revolutions is an ambitious, exciting and masterful work of history that is sure to delight and inform for many years to come.