Enraged at not being invited to the princess' christening, the thirteenth fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years.

MERCEDES LACKEY'S magical A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms series continues with a captivating new adventure… Heavy is the head—and the eyelids—of the princess who wears the crown… In Rosamund's realm, happiness hinges on a few simple beliefs. For every princess there's a prince. The King has ultimate power. Stepmothers should never be trusted. And bad things come to those who break with Tradition…. But when Rosa is pursued by a murderous huntsman and then captured by dwarves, her beliefs go up in smoke. Determined to escape and save her kingdom from imminent invasion, she agrees to become the subject of one of her stepmother's risky incantations—thus falling into a deep, deep sleep. When awakened by a touchy-feely stranger, Rosa must choose between Tradition and her future between a host of eligible princes and a handsome, fair-haired outsider. And learn the difference between being a princess and ruling as a Queen.

Once upon a time Elle made a mistake. A small miscalculation sends her through the roof of an enchanted chateau. Stranded until her broken leg mends, Elle is unwillingly forced to rely on the good will of the sour chateau owner --the cursed Prince Severin. Prince Severin--the commanding general and staunch supporter of his brother the crown prince--is cursed to look like a beast until a maiden falls in love with him. He has given up all hope of shattering the curse, and has only disdain for Elle. Unfortunately, the pair can't seem to avoid each other thanks to the meddling of the chateau's cursed servants. Eventually Elle's playful manners and Severin's hidden gentleness draw the pair together. But not all love stories can end that easily. After all, Elle is not what she seems, and Severin's life is placed in danger when hostilities flare between his brother and the monarchs of a neighboring country. When Elle risks everything to save Severin, will he be able to forgive her for her lies?

Written by Channel 4 comedy writer Brian Luff, this is a brand new pantomime version of Sleeping Beauty. It follows the traditional story to the letter, but is crammed full of sharply original comedy routines, slick banter and hilarious dialogue. One very special addition to this version is Roscoe, a cheeky, streetwise dog who adds a modern and slightly surreal flavour to many of the scenes. There's also a very funny "Test Your Strength" routine featuring dame and castle butler, and a slapstick "Changing the Duvet" routine which is set to become a panto classic. For more pantomime scripts by Brian Luff go to pantoscripts.biz.

With the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, four decades of separation seemed to have been brought to an end. In the literary arena as in many others, this seemed to be the surprising but ultimately logical end to the situation in which, after the extreme separation of the two Germanies' literatures during most of the period up to 1980, an increasing closeness could be observed during the 1980s, as relations between the two German states normalized. With the opening up of the East in the Autumn of 1989 claims were being made, on the one hand, that German literature had never, in fact, been divided, while others were proclaiming the end of East and West German literatures as they had existed, and the beginning of a new era. This volume examines these claims and other aspects of literary life in the two Germanies since 1945, with the hindsight born of unification in 1990, as well as looking at certain aspects of developments since the fall of the Wall, when, as on East German put it in 1996, rapprochement came to an end.

Looking for a panto script? This bumper collection contains full length, tried and tested scripts for the top 5 most popular pantomimes of the last ten years. Channel 4 comedy writer Brian Luff's versions of Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & the Beanstalk and Dick Whittington have been performed in venues all over the UK. The shows all have big casts, loads of great parts, and are ideal for productions by amateur and pro-am theatre groups. The scripts are packed with slick comedy routines, hilarious sketches, messy slapstick and fast, snappy banter. NODA recently described Brian's Aladdin & the Pirates as "A very clever script with many modern twists. A superb example of the panto art!" Please note that a license must be obtained before performing any of the scripts in this book. For more information visit pantoscripts.biz

Proud and untamed... Bastard son of English father and Scots mother, Duncan Maxwell is as untamed as the Scottish borderland he defends. Proud and stubborn, he had a fierce hatred for his father's kin, but with seven motherless children to feed, he can't afford to turn away the half-drowned English woman brought to his doorstep. her fine rings and clothes tell this powerful, fearsome warrior that she will ransom well. He doesn't expect this tart, no-nonsense female to take over his household, open her arms to his children, and duel warring emotions within his own heart. Daring and determined... Catherine Armstrong survives a murderous plot and shipwreck only to become hostage to the notorious Black Bastard of the Scottish Western March, a legendary outlaw who makes no secret of his hatred for anything English. She's determined to protect her family from extortion, but her handsome, compelling captor awakens the passion she has so long denied. Despite the whispers that he brings doom to any woman who dares to love him, Duncan Maxwell captures her heart. Yet Duncan is ruled by dangerous torment, and obsessed with the past she has unwittingly brought back into his life. But in this turbulent country where passion rages as wild as the wind over the moors, land and love are meant to be fought for..and won.

A Romantasy Sleeping Beauty Re-telling A sleeping princess, a handsome prince, and a dark time travel romance... I'm a librarian with a passion for history. I lead a quiet life. I get my adventures from the books I read, and I'm okay with that. Until I'm suddenly transported back in time. For as long as I can remember, my nights have been haunted by vivid dreams of a medieval kingdom and a beautiful princess trapped in eternal slumber. But one fateful night, my dreams transport me back in time, where I awaken in the body of Princess Aveline, who has been cursed to sleep forever. All the books in the world couldn't prepare me for the realities of medieval life. To make matters worse, I have to pretend to be the princess I've replaced. And then there's the dashing and determined Prince Alaric. He's handsome and everything I ever dreamed a prince would be, but how can I get close to him while he believes he's falling in love with someone else? And how do I keep my own feelings in check? I know I somehow have to break the curse that binds the real Princess Aveline—both for her sake and my own. But I might break my heart in the process. Dreams in Time is a captivating retelling of Sleeping Beauty, filled with romance, fantasy, and adventure. If you enjoyed the magic and romance of 'The Selection' series, you'll love this timeless tale of true love and sacrifice. ✨ DREAMS IN TIME ✨ is a spicy novella perfect for fans of: • fairy tale retellings • new adult romantasy • friends to lovers • mystery with high stakes • time travel romance • a bit of magic • witty banter • Irish mythology and faerie tales • heart-pounding adventure • forced proximity • who did this to you • he falls first • fated mates • dark fantasy vibes Dive into steamy romantic fantasy adventures that sweep you into enchanting worlds of medieval kingdoms, wild forests, elemental powers, and strong heroines searching for their destines. With plenty of magic and lots of heat, these spicy fairy tale re-tellings give you a deliciously twisted spin on the classic tales you already love. Romantasy lovers rejoice! These dark fairy tale re-tellings are for you.

Enjoy a new taste of short fictions written by an emerging young Cambodian writer who will change the way stories are wiritten in Cambodia. "The Book of Five Fictions" consists of five short stories. The full and edited version will be published later this year. Still, you will find this version an eye-catching and worth-spending for reading.