Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus an awkward young prince has been exiled to the court of King Peleus & his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences Achilles befriends the shamed prince & as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war & medicine their bond blossoms into something deeper
- despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped Achilles must go to war in distant Troy & fulfill his destiny. Torn between love & fear for his friend Patroclus goes with him little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.
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The war is ending perhaps ended. For the castle & its occupants the troubles are just beginning. Armed gangs roam a lawless land where each farm & house supports a column of dark smoke. Taking to the roads with the other refugees anonymous in their raggedness seems safer than remaining in the ancient keep. However the lieutenant of an outlaw band has other ideas & the castle becomes the focus for a dangerous game of desire deceit & death. Iain Banks masterly novel reveals his unique ability to combine gripping narrative with a relentlessly voyaging imagination. The narrative technique & sheer brio of A SONG OF STONE reveal a great novelist at the height of his powers. ...

A long time ago magic faded away leaving behind only yo-yos the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-North enchantment & the spell that keep bicycles from falling over. Things are about to change. Magical power is on the rise & King Snodd IV of Hereford has realised that he who controls magic controls almost anything. One person stands between Snodd & his plans for power & riches beyond the wildest dreams of avarice. Meet Jennifer Strange sixteen-year-old acting manager of Kazam the employment agency for sorcerers & soothsayers. With only one functioning wizard & her faithful assistant Tiger Prawns Jennifer must use every ounce of ingenuity to derail King Snodds plans. It may involve a trip on a magic carpet at the speed of sound to the Troll Wall the mysterious Transient Moose & a powerless sorceress named Once Magnificent Boo. But one thing is certain: Jennifer Strange will not relinquish the noble powers of magic to big business & commerce without a fight. ...

A long time ago Magic faded away leaving behind only yo-yos the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-North enchantment & the spell that keeps bicycles from falling over. Things are about to change. Magical power is on the rise & King Snodd IV of Hereford has realised that he who controls Magic controls almost anything. Only one person stands between Snodd & his plans for unimaginable power & riches. Meet Jennifer Strange sixteen-year-old acting manager of Kazam the employment agency for sorcerers & soothsayers. She may only have one functioning Wizard & her faithful assistant ' Tiger' Prawns to help her. But one thing is certain: she will not relinquish the noble powers of Magic to big business & commerce without a fight. ...

Ligea's son Arrant leaves Tyrans for Kardiastan to take his place as Mirager-heir while Ligea prepares to halt an insurrection. But Arrant's skills as a Magoroth are dangerously inconsistent & his father Temellin finds it difficult to communicate with this secretive young man he barely knows. Arrant's singular ability to communicate with his half-brother Tarran
- a part of the collective mind known as the Mirage Makers
- leads them both towards the possibility of a tragic clash with the encroaching Ravage. As Arrant's enemies among the Magoroth plot to ruin his family & his future as heir he begins to realise there is a greater mystery to solve if he is to prevail.

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The mesmerizing bestseller from Josephine Cox
- the nation's favourite storyteller. Some secrets can haunt a whole lifetime. In
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A beautiful 2 pocket pencil case with a snap top closure which opens up to reveal 2 mesh pockets with zip shut closures. The mesh means that you can easily see the contents of your pencil case. This pencil case is also ideal for make-up & measures Approx. 23x 12x 4cm & has an all over pattern on the outside of songbirds on a pale aqua background. ...

A beautiful special gift set featuring one pink & one aqua slim line ballpoint pen with medium nibs & black ink along with a matching zip case. Songbird is a classic inspired design featuring birds & swirls in gold pink & aqua on a light aqua background. ...

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The songlines are the invisible pathways that criss-cross Australia ancient tracks connecting communities & following ancient boundaries. Along these lines Aboriginals passed the songs which revealed the creation of the land & the secrets of its past. In this magical account Chatwin recalls his travels across the length & breadth of Australia seeking to find the truth about the songs & unravel the mysteries of their stories. ...