Ergebnis für "Belladonna" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Orphaned as a baby, 19-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her wellbeing—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family's waning reputation and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness.

Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from prison if they will entertain his presence. But the more time the girls spend with Fate, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate's past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide if they can trust one another as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate's unexpected games-all with their destinies hanging in the balance.

Headstrong and passionate, she won't be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she's bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is. She's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensues that her life in his palace is anything but the decadent fairytale she imagined. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she'll have to decide if she's willing to let an unexpected spark ignite... and discover the real truth about who she is inside.

Tod und Leben, Liebe und Schicksal finden ihren fulminanten Höhepunkt ... Seit das Schicksal in Signas und Blythes Leben getreten ist, hat sich die Welt der beiden unwiderruflich verändert. Während Signa um ihre Beziehung mit dem Tod kämpft, muss Blythe mit ihren neuen Fähigkeiten fertigwerden. Das Geheimnis um ihre wahre Identität lässt sie nicht ruhen. Ebenso wenig wie der Pakt, den sie mit dem Schicksal geschlossen hat. Der mysteriöse Mann lässt ihr Herz höherschlagen, doch kann sie ihm wirklich vertrauen?

Eine Winteridylle mit dunklen Schatten ... Blythe und Aris sehnen sich nach ruhigen Feiertagen in ihrem Zuhause, dem mysteriösen Herrenhaus Wisteria Gardens, doch eine unheimliche Präsenz macht ihnen einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Rastlose Geister flüstern durch die alten Mauern, und ihre ruhelosen Seelen verbergen ein Geheimnis, das Blythe und Aris in tödliche Gefahr bringen könnte. Gemeinsam mit Signa und dem Tod müssen sie die Vergangenheit enträtseln, bevor das Fest der Liebe zur größten Bedrohung wird.

Juliette and Warner fought hard to take down the Reestablishment once and for all. Life in the aftermath isn’t easy, as they and their friends at the Sanctuary work with their limited resources to stabilise the world. Warner has his sights set on more than just politics. Since he proposed to Juliette two weeks ago, he’s been eager to finally marry her, the person he loves more than anything and has endured so much to be with. But with so much chaos around them, it’s been nearly impossible for them to have a wedding.

Celaena Sardothien ist jung, schön und zum Tode verurteilt. Doch dann taucht Chaol Westfall, Captain der Leibgarde, auf und bietet ihr eine einzige Chance zum Überleben. Kronprinz Dorian hat sie dazu ausersehen, einen tödlichen Wettkampf zu bestreiten: Wenn es ihr gelingt, für ihn 23 kampferprobte Männer zu besiegen, wird sie ihre Freiheit wiedererlangen.

Rimasta orfana ancora bambina, è stata allevata da una serie di tutori tutti interessati più alla sua ricchezza che al suo bene, e tutti defunti prima di poter mettere le mani sulla sua eredità. Gli unici parenti che le sono rimasti sono gli Hawthornes, un'eccentrica famiglia che vive nella cupa ma ricchissima villa di Thorn Grove. Signa non ci mette molto a scoprire i segreti che gli Hawthornes celano tra le mura della tenuta: mentre il padre piange la defunta moglie organizzando feste sfrenate, il figlio maggiore lotta per mantenere alta la reputazione di una famiglia ormai in declino.

Ein mächtiges Vampirhaus. Ein Mädchen auf der Suche nach ihrer Schwester. Eine gefährliche Leidenschaft. In einer Welt, in der Vampire wie Top-Celebritys behandelt werden und jeder um ihre Gunst buhlt, ist Renie eine Außenseiterin. Zu tief sitzt ihr Misstrauen gegenüber Vampiren. Doch ausgerechnet sie verdingt sich als sogenannte Spenderin: für eine begrenzte Zeit und gegen Entlohnung wird sie in eines der fünf Vampir-Häuser als Blut-Spenderin einziehen – in Belle Morte.

Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens, the manor that Blythe and Aris call home. All they want is a peaceful holiday season with their family, but a group of restless spirits is determined to threaten their festivities. With a new mystery to solve, Signa, Death, Blythe, and Fate must uncover what happened to Wisteria’s ghostly inhabitants and help the spirits move on…before it’s too late.

Signa Farrow non riusciva a non pensare a quel fiore così affascinante e così tossico, e alla residenza della sua famiglia che ne condivideva il nome comune, Foxglove, digitalis purpurea, mentre fissava il cadavere dell'ex duca di Berness." Un uomo è stato assassinato. Il signore di Thorn Grove è stato incastrato. E Fato, l'inafferrabile fratello di Morte, ha preso residenza in un sontuoso palazzo lì vicino. Fato è determinato a vendicarsi, dopo che Morte ha preso la vita della donna che amava molti anni fa: vuole Signa per sé, a qualunque costo.

Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens, the magical manor that Blythe and Aris call home. All they want is a peaceful holiday season with their family, but a group of restless spirits is determined to threaten their festivities. With a new mystery to solve, Signa, Death, Blythe, and Fate must uncover what happened to Wisteria's ghostly inhabitants and help the spirits move on before it's too late.