Ergebnis für "VIER" in Antike

Im Jahr 41 n. Chr.: Caligula wurde ermordet, Claudius ist der neue Kaiser von Rom - willensschwach, unbeholfen und unbeliebt. Claudius braucht einen schnellen Erfolg. Sein Plan: Vespasian soll den gefallenen Adler der XVII Legion zurück nach Rom bringen. Ein Relikt, das vor vierzig Jahren in den Wäldern Germaniens verloren ging, für die römischen Soldaten wie ein Heiligtum. Mit einem Reitertross nehmen Vespasian und sein Bruder die Fährte auf. Doch jemand sabotiert die Mission, und Nacht für Nacht werden mehr ihrer Gefolgsleute ermordet.

Germanicus wird von einer geheimnisvollen Seherin bedroht. Seit der siegreichen Varusschlacht der Germanen sind fünf Jahre vergangen. Doch Rom hat die Schmach von Varus' Niederlage nicht vergessen. Neue Legionen marschieren gegen den Cherusker Thorag und sein Volk ein. Den Oberbefehl über den Rachefeldzug hat Germanicus, der Adoptivsohn von Kaiser Tiberius. Germanicus hat jedoch mit Meuterern in den eigenen Reihen zu kämpfen.

AD 1272. Recovering from a great tragedy that had befallen his family, Scott de Wolfe, eldest son of William de Wolfe and Jordan Scott, has become a career knight with no feeling, no compassion. As a premier knight for Henry III, Scott has been tasked with the management of the massive fortress of Castle Canaan after the death of the castle's commander. Although it seems like a simple enough task, little does Scott know that the moment he enters is the moment his life will change.

The Executioner Knights are back! Alexander de Sherrington seeks to marry a daughter of the great Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). But not if King John has anything to say about it! Alexander de Sherrington, the man affectionately referred to as "Sherry" by his friends, is off on the greatest adventure of his life...and his target is Lady Christin de Lohr. Lovely and vivacious, Christin is as head-strong as her mother but born with her father’s innate sense of politics.

It is dislike at first sight between Caelan Ross and Glynis Macneil. She thinks him too stuffy and English-acting, and he thinks her too wild and without regard for propriety. The attraction that simmers beneath the surface is maddening to both of them. When Glynis runs away and Caelan goes after her, the argument that ensues becomes a night of torrid passion. Both are horrified afterwards. However, always a man of honor, Caelan insists they marry. Glynis, on the other hand, insists they not.

Roma, 50 d.C. Massimo Valerio Messalla è nobile di nascita, colto per educazione e guerriero per scelta, ma la sua libertà sta per finire: il padre gli impone di sposarsi, per garantire una discendenza alla stirpe dei Valeri. Ottavia Lenate è una giovane inquieta e curiosa, appassionata di scienza e astronomia, che desidera la conoscenza, non un marito, specie non uno ruvido e affascinante come Messalla, l’uomo a cui scopre di essere destinata. Massimo e Ottavia si trovano così forzati in un’unione decisa da altri, finché il Fato non li porterà ad Alessandria d’Egitto.

Aya, daughter of Zebulun of Tarsus, does not want a traditional life. After years of being overshadowed by her brilliant brother Sha’ul, she wants a chance to use her own gifts beyond being a wife and mother. When her father insists that she marry a Torah student, she reluctantly agrees.

While Rome once again prepares for war, Gaius Fabius Rufus confronts treachery and tragedy at home. With his future uncertain and his spirit shattered, Gaius chases the only dream he has left: the imperial throne. When a ghost’s secrets expose a dreadful mistake, will the Lion of the Lucky Fourth give up his destiny and embrace the forbidden love of a vanquished barbarian?

Along the 13th century Anglo-Scottish border, life is complicated. Enemies one day, allies the next. Scottish clan chiefs and English earls securing their homes and families amidst thievery and chaos. Pawns of kings with bigger games to play, leaving the border lords and ladies to fend for themselves. The men of the Border Series wield swords and lead armies. They are alpha males who have no idea they are about to be brought to heel by ladies who refuse to choose between duty and love. These women want it all, and they aim to have it.

When his brother foists an English squire upon him, Alex Kerr is completely disinterested in training the lad - until he discovers that his new recruit is not a lad at all. "Alfred" is a beautiful Englishwoman in disguise, hiding a horrible secret. Determined to uncover the truth about Clara's past, Alex agrees to take her with him on a journey across the Scottish border into England. Passion flares between them, but as Alex gets closer and closer to discovering Clara's secret, their future seems ever more uncertain.

Since being publicly betrayed, Hradi has despaired of ever finding a woman to trust. He is suspicious of the arrival of the Völur, the group of witches claiming to bring blessings from the gods. Because the young maiden faints at the sight of him, he is certain she fears him, even as he is drawn to her innocence.

He wields a powerful blade, but her weapon is the mighty quill. Bridget Ogilvy is the daughter of the king's chronicler and harbors a deep secret that no one can ever know. She's been writing the Highland Chronicles in her father's stead since he's no longer able to do the task. If discovered, her father's life as well as her own, could be on the line. When Highlander, Caleb MacKeefe takes an interest in Bridget and starts getting too close, she needs to guard herself against his constant questioning.

Echo is the daughter of the infamous pirate Captain Powell ap Llyr. She has been raised aboard the ship of cutthroat men, trying to live up to her father's expectations of being the son he never had. But when a handsome lord is trapped aboard her ship, she knows she cannot let him die at the hands of her father and the crew. And when she finds out who the man is, she helps him escape for reasons that may benefit herself as well. But once on land, things take an unexpected twist, and she needs to pretend she is a lady.

Can a druidess with the power of visions be blind to love? Weapons Master Kanyth Skaraven has always found favor with the ladies, until he meets Perrin Thomas. Though the fairy-like druid descendant seemed fated for him, he finds himself torn in two directions. His unique power with the forge is something he must keep under tight control - a control that slips when Perrin is near. But as the deadly attacks of the mad druids and their giants escalate to a fever pitch, Perrin and Kanyth must master their deepest fears as well as their desires.

Passion ignites and the sparks fly when a border lord and a noblewoman skilled at the forge are brought together under unusual circumstances. Lady Winter has always been curious since childhood and even though she is a noblewoman, she has learned from the best blacksmith to be skilled at the forge. While at her sister's wedding in Ravenscar, she decides to stay and help the blacksmith who trained her. His eyesight is failing and although he was once the best blacksmith in all England, now he is doomed without Winter's help.

At the wedding of his brother, Sir Kin de Bar tries to save the book of alchemy from the old witch Hecuba, but it crumbles in his hands. He is then cursed with the touch of gold, and only can stop it from happening by wearing the golden gauntlets.

Known as a gossip and for never being able to keep a secret, Morag Douglas longs to change her reputation. She strives to do great things like her sister and cousins and desires to be a true member of the followers of the Secret Heart. Then an opportunity arises for her to be mentored in this secret group of strong women. But when she meets up with the mysterious knight Sir Bedivere, her plans go astray.

Lord Asad, or Ace, as he prefers to be called, is captain of the Paradigm, an overseas trade ship. He is a risk-taker and determined to be the first man to hear the siren's song and live to tell about it. So he orders his crew to tie him to the mast while they hide below deck as the ship sails through Death's Door. And to his surprise, he not only hears the siren's song, but comes in direct contact with her as she and her misfit pirates decide to pillage his ship while he can do nothing but watch.

A young princess raised in seclusion. A seductive angel with a secret agenda. The world before the Great Flood - a world speeding rapidly towards its own destruction - unless one family rises up and confronts a devastating enemy. Now, as worlds collide and the forces of good and evil meet in a final epic battle, two people will discover just how far they will go for true love.

Addie and Clark have just defeated one evil, only to have another closer to home than they thought possible. They thought they were finally safe, but Spectrum has been waiting for them. And this time, there are more lives at stake than anyone could've imagined. Will they be able to work together to stop the spread of RyLand's forces? Or will they have to sacrifice everyone they've ever loved for the sake of the rest of the world?