The first book in Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series on the American Civil War.It is summer 1861. The armies of North and South stand on the brink of America’s civil war.Nathanial Starbuck, jilted by his girl and estranged from his family, arrives in the capital of the Confederate South, where he enlists in an elite regiment being raised by rich, eccentric Washington Faulconer.Pledged to the Faulconer Legion, Starbuck becomes a northern boy fighting for the south...

The first book in Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series on the American Civil War.It is summer 1861. The armies of North and South stand on the brink of America’s civil war.Nathanial Starbuck, jilted by his girl and estranged from his family, arrives in the capital of the Confederate South, where he enlists in an elite regiment being raised by rich, eccentric Washington Faulconer.Pledged to the Faulconer Legion, Starbuck becomes a northern boy fighting for the south...

The first book in Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series on the American Civil War.It is summer 1861. The armies of North and South stand on the brink of America’s civil war.Nathanial Starbuck, jilted by his girl and estranged from his family, arrives in the capital of the Confederate South, where he enlists in an elite regiment being raised by rich, eccentric Washington Faulconer.Pledged to the Faulconer Legion, Starbuck becomes a northern boy fighting for the south...

A riveting and compelling account of Nate's initial Civil War experience—its battles, romances and divided loyaltiesWhen Richmond landowner Washington Faulconer snatches young Nate Starbuck from the grip of a Yankee-hating mob, Nate is both grateful and awed by his idealistic rescuer. Turning his back forever on the life he left in Boston, Nate agrees to join the newly formed Faulconer's Legion, even though it means fighting against his native North.But Nate's dilemma is on...

A passionate new series from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Bernard …Every family has its secrets… and its rebel.Deep in the Cascade mountains, the Rockwell family has been running historic Rocky Peak Lodge for generations. But now, that legacy is at risk of disappearing forever.Kai, always the rebel, would rather risk his life as a rescue paramedic than deal with his impossibly stubborn father, “Mad Max” Rockwell. Only one thing cou...

“Bernard, you have to accept being the standard-bearer, you have no choice!” The message addressed to Bernard Kervyn more than thirty years ago has been heard. In Vietnam and Cambodia today, the tireless humanitarian worker is proudly carrying the banner of the poorest, mostly women, who don’t even have a euro a day to live on.With this book—an interview with journalist François Blaise—Bernard Kervyn recounts a lifetime dedicated to giving hope for the fut...

A vintage BBC suspense thriller from the creator of The Archers and Dick BartonWhen David Conway attends a birthday party for his beautiful fiancée Pat, he expects a few drinks and a good time, but what he discovers is that his beloved is in fact in terrible danger. Following the clues, and a tip off about her missing bracelet, David and Pat are led first to a steel works, then a circus, but instead of finding the bracelet, they uncover both a body and a r...

In "Rebel Verses," Bernard Gilbert weaves a tapestry of poetry that challenges societal norms and provokes critical thought. This collection showcases a unique blend of raw emotion and incisive commentary, drawing on an array of literary styles, from traditional forms to free verse. Gilbert'Äôs verses resonate with the spirit of rebellion, reflecting both personal struggles and broader socio-political themes prevalent in contemporary society. The literary context of this work is enriched b...

Nathaniel Starbuck ist Sohn eines überaus frommen Pastors aus Boston. Der Vater hasst die Südstaaten und er hasst die Sünde. Aber Nate liebt die Frauen, und nach einem Skandal weiß er keinen Ausweg, als zu seinem Studienfreund Adam nach Virginia zu fliehen. Krieg liegt in der Luft, und beinahe lynchen die braven Bürger von Richmond den jungen Mann aus dem Norden als Spion. Gerettet wird Nate von Adams Vater: Washington Faulconer ist ein reicher Mann: Er hat Land und Geld genug, um ein eige...

In the heart of a tumultuous era, where rebellion ignites and voices rise, "Rebel Verses" emerges as a captivating anthology. Bernard Gilbert's masterful collection weaves together the defiant words of poets who dared to challenge the status quo. From the fiery verses of Shelley to the poignant cries of Blake, these rebels' voices echo through time, inspiring generations to question, resist, and dream of a better world. Prepare to be stirred by the indomitable spirit that fuels these verse...

Já dizia George Orwell: "Não se revoltarão enquanto não se tornarem conscientes, e não se tornarão conscientes enquanto não se rebelarem.". Imagine viver em um mundo onde tudo é controlado; onde a guerra, a destruição e o caos se instalaram e fazem parte de sua vida? Imagine ver tudo ao seu redor desmoronar, a realidade mudar de um dia para o outro? Na antologia REBELE-SE, você irá se deparar com contos que explorarão a coragem de pessoas que não se conformaram com o mundo onde viviam e en...

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