Ergebnis für "Pursuit of Honor Codex der Ehre" in Literatur & Belletristik

Mitch Rapp—the “mainstay of the modern techno-thriller” (New York Journal of Books)—returns in this exhilarating political thriller as he fights for the sake of his country and the pursuit of honor. Less than a week after a series of deadly explosions devastated Washington, DC, key...

Lübeck, 1390: In der Hauptstadt der Hanse wird die Leiche eines geheimnisvollen Fremden aus der Trave gezogen. Unversehens findet sich der störrische Patrizier Rungholt in einer finsteren Ränke wieder, denn sein Kaufmannslehrling wird beschuldigt, den Fremden erschlagen zu haben. Rungholt bleiben nur wenige Tage, um dessen Unschuld zu beweisen und somit die Ehre seines Hauses wiederherzustellen. Doch bei der hartnäckigen Jagd nach dem Mörder droht er alles zu verlieren: seine Ehre, sein Leben – und seine geliebte Tochter Mirke... Derek Meisters Rungholt ist Kult!

Einst kehrten die römischen Truppen siegreich aus Britannien zurück. Doch als Centurio Macro fünfzehn Jahre später erneut auf die Insel kommt, ist die Lage angespannt. Die britischen Stämme haben sich nur widerwillig ergeben, und selbst in der Hauptstadt Londinium werden die Gesetze Roms missachtet. Dass die heimlichen Herrscher der Stadt vor nichts zurückschrecken, erfährt Macro bei einem nächtlichen Überfall schmerzhaft am eigenen Leib.

The face of terror is hard to recognize - especially when it's homegrown. Blair Powell is set to join her father on the campaign trail even though a domestic terrorist group has already launched one attack on President Andrew Powell's life. The orchestrators of the assassination attempt are still at large, and Andrew's opponent is a popular ultra-conservative with questionable ties to the radical right.

The Star Kingdom of Manticore and the Republic of Haven have been enemies for Honor Harrington's entire life, and she has paid a price for the victories she's achieved in that conflict. And now the unstoppable juggernaut of the mighty Solarian League is on a collision course with Manticore. The millions who have already died may have been only a foretaste of the billions of casualties just over the horizon, and Honor sees it coming.

A love unchanged by time, and a man determined to be worthy of it. Elizabeth Bennet is enjoying an unexpected season of happiness at Ramsgate. A chance meeting with Mr. Darcy blossoms into a steadfast love, until his sudden death shatters that fragile joy and leaves behind questions no one can answer. Now, Elizabeth must navigate a world without him, where the expectations of those around her jeopardize not only her future happiness, but her chance of ever discovering what has truly become of the man she loves.

Secret Service Agent Oakes Weaver is in the midst of the biggest assignment of her career - leading the advance team for President Andrew Powell's impending trip to Philadelphia where everyone expects he will be nominated to run for a second term. The last thing she needs is a tragedy among the president's inner circle that might not be an accident, or the sudden recruitment of Ari Rostof, a woman who might be a lot more than she seems. But Oakes doesn't get a say in policy, she only has to secure the president's safety - at all costs.

Griffin?s Honor Bound novels have been hailed as ?terrific? (Newark Star-Ledger) and ?immensely entertaining? (Kirkus Reviews), with ?enough derring-do, romance and action to satisfy Griffin?s legions of fans and bring him new ones? (Rocky Mountain News). The new book is his best yet. August 6...

Elizabeth Bennet is giving up her secret life as a highwayman in favor of her next great adventure...being courted by Fitzwilliam Darcy. But when new guests arrive at Netherfield Park, they bring danger and tumult with them. Can Elizabeth and her sisters contend with the evil Hargreaves while still successfully navigating matters of the heart, or will they be forced to choose between love, honor, and family?