Erik in New York. What if he hadn't stayed in Paris during the construction of the opera? Perhaps some circumstances beyond his control caused him to leave France and seek out an undisturbed life elsewhere in the world. After years of dealing with abuse, drug addiction and injustice, he emigrates from France to escape yet another injustice and ends up managing a small theatre in midtown Manhattan. From the slums of Lower Manhattan, a young woman escapes an abusive situation to find herself...

One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All TimeTwo men rebel together against tyranny—and then become rivals—in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. Hailed as one of the best books of 2015 by NPR.Wily, charming Kuni Garu, a bandit, and stern, fearless Mata Zyndu, the son of a deposed duke, seem like polar opposites. Yet, in the uprising against the ...

We all know the story of the Phantom of the Opera…or do we?Erik, the mysterious Opera Ghost, obsessed with the young Swedish singer, Christine Daaé, tutors her to become a prima donna, kidnaps her when she professes her love for her childhood sweetheart, Raoul, and ultimately meets a tragic end. But what if there's more to the story?The Other Soprano reveals the missing piece behind the legendary tale, a secret player with her own motives, working behind the scenes and shap...

By: Grace King, Pub. 1924, Reprinted 2025, 465 pages, E-BOOK, ISBN #978-1-63914-916-2. The old Creole families of New Orleans date from the foundation of the city, and even before that - from the settlement of Mobile, Dauphin Island and Biloxi, their good names figuring in the lists of military, naval and civil officers who followed Iberville to the discovery of the Mississippi and remained with Bienville to hold on to the French possession of it. This book is comprised of Genealogies of t...

"A Stroke of Grace" is a powerful testimony of a life transformed through faith, resilience, and divine intervention. Grace King shares her incredible journey from a turbulent past marked by brokenness, loss, and spiritual searching, to a life anchored in the unwavering love of Jesus Christ. After years of battling personal demons and facing seemingly insurmountable odds, including the loss of her children and a life-threatening stroke, Grace found solace and strength in surrendering to Go...

Not as well-known as some of her contemporaries—Mark Twain, George W. Cable, and Joel Chandler Harris, to name a few—author and historian Grace King (1851- 1932) was nonetheless highly praised in her own right. She garnered attention from such eminent critics as William Dean Howells, and her work frequently appeared in Harper's and Century Magazine. She published thirteen volumes of fiction, history, biography, and memoir. What contributed to King's critical acclaim, and her continued impo...

MariaI walked down the aisle in white—ready to marry the mafia prince. I walked out the wife of his father, the king. I trembled when the ruthless monster claimed my innocence.Now I ache for the touch I was raised to fear.They said it was for my family. For honor. For survival. That Matteo Davacalli would protect me. But he is cruel. Silent. Distant. Built like a god. Broken like a man.He looked at me like I was his salvation—a reprieve from...

Grace King was an only child brought up by her mother, a single parent. She had a normal childhood and was always a high achiever with a positive attitude. But without her fathers acceptance and love, underlying feelings of rejection, inadequacy, and guilt engulfed her. Her great-grandmother died, and Grace had her heart broken by her first love; guilt, regret, and self-hatred soon set the foundation for her to fall victim to the vicious grip of bulimia.For more than ten years, she...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Kings: A Family History is a deep dive into the ancestors and descendants of Amos, Agnes, and Martha King, from immigrant ships through frontier famines to Tidewater fishing trips. Packed with strange-but-true stories and family lore, it brings the King family past to life with heart and grit.

Grace: A Royal Daughter of the King is a beautifully written and heartfelt Christian children's book that reminds young girls of their God-given identity, purpose, and worth. Through the tender story of Grace-a little girl who sometimes feels overlooked or unsure-readers discover powerful biblical truths about being chosen, loved, and created with divine purpose.As Grace learns that she is a Daughter of the King, young readers are invited into a journey of faith, confidence, and sp...

Samburu. The promised land for a jungle kingdom within a land of sunshine called Kenya. Nearly all the animals are God-fearing Christians. Every Sunday, the pets of God worship him under a sacred tree and Socialize with their neighbors. Sadly, no one ever invites Hyena, a lonely atheist, agonist, or something who desperately wants to be someones friend.The dragon god has chosen a holy slumber rather than annihilate them all for serving an imaginary unseen God. Meanwhile, the animal...

Brishen and Ildiko return in this latest addition to the world of the Wraith Kings.To protect his people and save his kingdom from destruction, Brishen Khaskem made an unthinkable sacrifice, stripping all but the youngest Kai of their magic in order to transform himself and four others into powerful Wraith Kings who would battle the ancient malice known as the galla.But victory comes at a high price. The loss of their sorcerous heritage is a bitter consequence for the Kai. ...