Resultaten voor 'katherine arden'

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  1. The Bear and The Nightingale
    1. Katherine Arden

    The Bear and The Nightingale

    (Winternight Trilogy)

    In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church. But for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories.

    € 14,95
  2. The Winter of the Witch
    1. Katherine Arden

    The Winter of the Witch

    A magical and captivating coming of age novel set in medieval Russia - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.One girl can make a difference...Moscow is in flames, leaving its people searching for answers – and someone to blame.

    € 13,95
  3. The Girl in The Tower
    1. Katherine Arden

    The Girl in The Tower

    (Winternight Trilogy)

    Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village.

    € 14,95
  4. The Unicorn Hunters
    1. Katherine , Arden

    The Unicorn Hunters

    With her country's future and her own life at stake, an orphaned duchess must journey into a world of myth and there discover a power that may be her salvation - or her demise - in this enchanting new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Winternight Trilogy and The Warm Hands of Ghosts.'Captivating' Naomi Novik'A brilliant writer with an intriguing imagination' Santa Montefiore____________Anne of Brittany was a child when her land was invaded, her castle besieged, and her royal father driven to his death.Now Brittany is occupied by her enemies, her treasury empty, and only one thing is lacking to complete her realm's subjugation: she is required, on pain of the sword, to marry the King of France.But Anne cannot. She has promised her dead father that Brittany would never be conquered.Defiantly, she betroths herself in secret to France's greatest enemy. But in a world where courts may spy on each other by magic, there is only one way to solemnize this illicit union.Under the guise of a hunting party, Anne takes her court deep into a deep forest, a strange place dogged with rumours of ancient enchantments; a place where diviners cannot see. She tells the French that she had gone there to hunt unicorns.It's a ruse, a lie, a feint.But when, against all expectations, a unicorn does appear and a wounded stranger stumbles from the trees and falls at her feet, Anne is plunged into a world of enchantment where a doomed sovereign might find the power to change the destiny of her nation - or be lost in the mist for ever.____________Readers are loving The Unicorn Hunters:'One of my most anticipated books of 2026 and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!' 5-star reader review'Absolutely enchanting' 5-star reader review'A magnificent fairy tale, and I loved it with all my heart!!!!' 5-star reader review'Truly unforgettable' 5-star reader review'Absolutely dazzling in plot and character and prose' 5-star reader review'This alchemy of history, fairy tale, romance, and setting that just blows me away' 5-star reader review'I was completely consumed' 5-star reader review'Full-body immersion into a world of danger, enchantment, heartbreak, and fierce, breathtaking courage' 5-star reader review

    € 14,00
  5. The Warm Hands of Ghosts
    1. Katherine , Arden

    The Warm Hands of Ghosts

    Belgien 1917, Erster Weltkrieg: Der kanadische Soldat Freddie kämpft gemeinsam mit einem schwer verwundeten deutschen Soldaten in einem eingestürzten Bunker ums Überleben ...Einige Zeit später: Während in Flandern immer noch die Granaten einschlagen, erhält die Krankenschwester Laura ein Paket mit der Uniform ihres Bruders Freddie. Zunächst deutet sie es als eine Botschaft dafür, dass er gefallen sein muss. Doch bald häufen sich unheimliche Anzeichen, die auf etwas ganz anderes hindeuten.Deshalb reist Laura nach Flandern, um herauszufinden, was wirklich geschehen ist. Dort hört sie Gerüchte über Geister, verfluchte Schützengräben und einen Mann, der die magische Fähigkeit besitzt, die Schrecken des Krieges aus den Erinnerungen verschwinden zu lassen. Doch zu welchem Preis?Ein beklemmender und kraftvoller historischer Roman der Bestsellerautorin der Winternacht-Trilogie.Naomi Novik: 'Eine spektakuläre Meisterleistung von einer meiner Lieblingsautorinnen. So wunderbar tiefgründig und eindringlich, dass man meinen könnte, dafür sei ein faustischer Pakt nötig gewesen.'Anthony Horowitz: 'Ein großartiger Roman. Visionär, fantasievoll und brillant geschrieben.'Helene Wrecker: 'Ein Pageturner der Extraklasse, ein Meisterwerk, das historischen Realismus nahtlos mit dem Übernatürlichen verbindet.'Ava Reid: 'Voll düsterer Schönheit und zutiefst menschlich - eine Liebesgeschichte, die sogar den Schleier des Todes durchdringt. Dieser Roman wird dein Herz berühren und dir unter die Haut gehen.'

    € 16,99
  6. The Warm Hands of Ghosts
    1. Katherine , Arden

    The Warm Hands of Ghosts

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • During the Great War, a combat nurse searches for her brother, believed dead in the trenches despite eerie signs that suggest otherwise, in this hauntingly beautiful historical novel with a speculative twist, from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale.“A wonderful clash of fire and ice—a book you won’t want to let go of.”—Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander“Spectacular—a tour de force, wonderful and deep and haunting.”—Naomi Novik, author of A Deadly EducationONE OF BOOKPAGE’S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARJanuary 1918. Laura Iven was a revered field nurse until she was wounded and discharged from the medical corps, leaving behind a brother still fighting in Flanders. Now home in Halifax, Canada, Laura receives word of Freddie’s death in combat, along with his personal effects—but something doesn’t make sense. Determined to uncover the truth, Laura returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital, where she soon hears whispers about haunted trenches and a strange hotelier whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could Freddie have escaped the battlefield, only to fall prey to something—or someone—else? November 1917. Freddie Iven awakens after an explosion to find himself trapped in an overturned pillbox with a wounded enemy soldier, a German by the name of Hans Winter. Against all odds, the two form an alliance and succeed in clawing their way out. Unable to bear the thought of returning to the killing fields, especially on opposite sides, they take refuge with a mysterious man who seems to have the power to make the hellscape of the trenches disappear. As shells rain down on Flanders and ghosts move among those yet living, Laura’s and Freddie’s deepest traumas are reawakened. Now they must decide whether their world is worth salvaging—or better left behind entirely.

    € 12,50
  7. The Warm Hands of Ghosts
    1. Katherine , Arden

    The Warm Hands of Ghosts

    Discover the Sunday Times bestselling supernatural historical fantasy from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale, a spellbinding, sweeping novel set in the trenches of WW1.WATERSTONES SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY BOOK OF THE MONTH'Darkly beautiful and deeply humane.' Ava Reid, bestselling author of A Study in Drowning'One of the best historical fantasies I've ever read' Emma Törzs, bestselling author of Ink, Blood, Sister, Scribe'Wonderful storytelling. Inventive, haunting and deeply moving.' Sarah Winman, bestselling author of Still LifeAmid the falling shells of Flanders Field, magic and mystery fills the air...January 1918: Laura Iven, a Canadian nurse, returns home from the war, only to receive devastating news - her brother Freddie is dead. But something doesn't quite make sense.Determined to uncover the truth, Laura heads back to Belgium, volunteering at a private hospital. There, she encounters the eerie whispers of ghosts moving among those still living and a strange inn-keeper whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could this have happened to Freddie - but if so, where is he?November 1917: Freddie Iven wakes after an explosion to find himself trapped with a wounded German soldier. Against all the odds, they form a bond and claw their way to an escape.But in the chaos of No Man's Land, neither know where to turn to avoid persecution. Amidst the atrocity, they encounter a fiddler with the power to make their hellscape vanish - but at what price?With the power to both warm and break your heart, The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a breathtaking and spellbinding tale of love, survival, and the supernatural.Praise for The Warm Hands of Ghosts'Well-researched and beautifully written, this is a compelling, memorable novel.' The Guardian'A spectacular tour de force ... I love this book so much and want everyone to read it!' Naomi Novik, bestselling author of A Deadly Education'A wonderful clash of fire and ice ... A book you won't want to let go of.' Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander series'An exquisite, brilliant gem of a story.' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of Nero'Arden is at the very height of her powers with this rich, heart-breaking and life-affirming supernatural journey through the darkest hours of WWI. I've never read anything like it.' Laura Steven, author of Our Infinite Fates'Visionary, imaginative and brilliantly written.' Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author of The Power of Five'Mixing historical fiction with the paranormal, this haunting, atmospheric tale of separated siblings is a real gem of a book.' Heat Magazine'A gripping tale of loss, mystery, ghosts and queer romance.' BBC Culture OnlineSunday Times bestseller, March 2024

    € 13,00
  8. Dark Waters
    1. Katherine , Arden

    Dark Waters

    New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden returns with another creepy, spine-tingling adventure in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Small Spaces and Dead Voices. Now in paperback.Until next time. That was the chilling promise the smiling man made to Ollie, Coco, and Brian after they last outsmarted him. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker and a knock sounds at the door, there can only be one explanation: he's back and a frightening new game is afoot.But before the three friends can unravel the smiling man's latest nightmarish scheme, they set sail on Lake Champlain, where it's said Vermont's very own Loch Ness monster lives. Brian is thrilled. He hasn't sailed since visiting family in Jamaica, and even the looming threat of the smiling man can't put a damper on what is guaranteed to finally be a day of fun-even if it is awkward being stuck on a boat with his former best friend, Phil, and his new best friends, Coco and Ollie. But when this crew find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island and hunted by a monster on both land and sea, fun becomes the last thing on their minds. The smiling man has at long last set the stage for a perilous rematch. But this time, Brian is ready to play.

    € 10,00
  9. Die Hexe und der Winterzauber
    1. Katherine , Arden

    Die Hexe und der Winterzauber

    Moskau ist zerstört, seine Bewohner sind Hunger und Kälte preisgegeben. Eine Schuldige ist schnell gefunden: Wasilisa Petrowna, das Mädchen mit den wilden schwarzen Haaren und den smaragdgrünen Augen. Während Wasja sich der Angriffe der Moskowiter erwehren muss, lässt sich der Großfürst in seinem Rachedurst auf die falschen Verbündeten ein und droht, sein Reich geradewegs in den Untergang zu führen. Doch damit nicht genug: Eine uralte Kreatur kehrt nach Moskau zurück und bringt die Welt der magischen Wesen in Gefahr. Um sie und ihre Heimat zu retten, braucht Wasja erneut die Hilfe des Winterdämons Morosko. Aber diesmal kommen die beiden zu spät ...

    € 16,99
  10. Das Mädchen und der Winterkönig
    1. Katherine , Arden

    Das Mädchen und der Winterkönig

    Die große Fortsetzung des internationalen Erfolgsromans »Der Bär und die Nachtigall«Wasja hat es geschafft: Sie hat ihr Zuhause vor dem Untergang bewahrt, indem sie einen Pakt mit Väterchen Frost einging. Doch jeder Pakt hat seinen Preis, und nun muss Wasja bitter für die Hilfe des Winterdämons bezahlen. Als Hexe verschrien, wird sie aus dem Dorf gejagt und durchstreift fortan in Männerkleidung das riesige Zarenreich. Immer an ihrer Seite ist ihr geliebter Hengst Solowej, der schneller ist als der Wind. Als Wasja eines Tages eine berühmt-berüchtigte Räuberbande in die Flucht schlägt, ruft sie der Prinz an den Hof nach Moskau, wo sie als Held gefeiert wird. Schnell wird Wasja - dank der Ratschläge des Winterdämons - zur engsten Vertrauten des Prinzen. Doch niemand am Hof darf je erfahren, dass der tapfere Kämpfer aus dem klirrend kalten Norden eigentlich eine junge Frau ist ...

    € 16,99
  11. Der Bär und die Nachtigall
    1. Katherine , Arden

    Der Bär und die Nachtigall

    Hüte dich vor dem, was in den Wäldern haust ...In einem Dorf am Rande der Wildnis, weit im Norden Russlands, wo der Wind kalt bläst und der Schnee viele Monate des Jahres fällt, erzählt die alte Dienerin Dunja den Kindern des Grundbesitzers Pjotr Wladimirowitsch Geschichten über Zauberei, Folklore und den Winterkönig mit den frostblauen Augen. Verbotene Geschichten über eine uralte Magie. Doch für die junge, wilde Wasja sind dies weit mehr als Märchen. Sie allein kann die Geister sehen, die ihr Zuhause beschützen. Und sie allein spürt, dass sich in den Wäldern eine dunkle Magie erhebt ...

    € 18,00
  12. Winter Of The Witch
    1. Katherine Arden

    Winter Of The Witch

    € 17,50