In the aftermath of devastating wars, seven distinct lands forged a pact to ensure lasting peace. Each land, with its own unique history, treasures, secrets, and traditions, remained under the rule of an honourable family. The pact was sealed by the creation of a magnificent jewel: Tnemaid. This powerful artifact prevented hostile actions without causing harm to the aggressor. However, one ruler somehow managed to avoid the curse cast upon traitors after invading a foreign land. The story unfolds as Ren, the heir to the throne of the invaded land, embarks on an epic journey to reclaim the stolen stone of power and inherit his rightful place as ruler. Joined by twin brothers Cillian and Cairell, heirs to the throne of the water land, Neasan, grandson of the queen of magicians, Aivalar, a young priestess, and Sanne, a newly met and mysterious girl, Ren faces a perilous quest. Will he succeed in his mission? What sacrifices will he have to make along the way? When put to the ultimate test, will the bonds of friendship prove strong enough to overcome the challenges that lie ahead?

An illness cursing the land forces seventeen-year-old Vega, the Last Astronomer, to venture across the wilderness to discover the stars message that will save her people.

Sil. Why-I would have thee do-I know not what- Still to be with me-yet that will not satisfie; To let me-look upon thee-still that's not enough. I dare not say to kiss thee, and imbrace thee; That were to make me wish-I dare not tell thee what.Lo. Dear Alonzo! I shall love a Church the better this Month for giving me a sight of thee, whom I so little expected in this part of the World, and less in so sanctifi'd a Place. What Affair could be powerful enough to draw thee from the kind obliging Ladies of Brabant?Alon. First the sudden Orders of my Prince Don John, and next a fair Lady. Lo. A Lady! Can any of this Country relish with a Man that has been us'd to the Freedom of those of Bruxels, from whence I suppose you are now arriv'd?Alon. This morning I landed, from such a Storm, as set us all to making Vows of Conversion, (upon good Conditions) and that indeed brought me to Church.Lo. In that very Storm I landed too, but with less Sense of Danger than you, being diverted with a pleasant Fellow that came along with me, and who is design'd to marry a Sister of mine against my Will- And now I think of him, Gload, where hast thou left this Master of thine?Glo. At the Inn, Sir, in as lamentable a Pickle, as if he were still in the Storm; recruiting his emptyed Stomach with Brandy, and railing against all Women-kind for your Sister's sake, who has made him undertake this Voyage. Lo. Well, I'll come to him, go home before. [Ex. Gload.Alon. Prithee what thing is this?Lo. Why, 'tis the Cashier to this Squire I spoke of, a Man of Business, and as wise as his Master, but the graver Coxcomb of the two. But this Lady, Alonzo, who is this Lady thou speak'st of? shall not I know her? We were wont to divide the Spoils of Beauty, as well as those of War between us.Alon. O but this is no such Prize, thou wouldst hardly share this with the Danger, there's Matrimony in the Case.Lo. Nay, then keep her to thy self, only let me know who 'tis that can debauch thee to that scandalous way of Life; is she fair? will she recompense the Folly?Alon. Faith, I know not, I never saw her yet, but 'tis the Sister of Marcel, whom we both knew last Summer in Flanders, and where he and I contracted such a Friendship, that without other Consideration he promis'd me Hippolyta, for that's his Sister's Name.Lo. But wo't thou really marry her?Alon. I consider my Advantage in being allied to so considerable a Man as Ambrosio, her Father; I being now so unhappy as not to know my Birth or Parents.Lo. I have often heard of some such thing, but durst not ask the Truth of it.

Aphra Behn was a British writer during the Restoration era in the 17th century. Behn was one of the first women in history to earn a writing through living and she would inspire many of the great female authors that followed. Virginia Woolf famously wrote in "A Room of One's Own" that all women should lay flowers on the tomb of Aphra Behn because she earned them the right to speak their minds. The Rover is a two part play that is considered a remake of Thomas Killigrew's play Thomaso, or The Wanderer. The play centers around the adventures of a group of Englishmen traveling in Naples at Carnival time.

In the aftermath of devastating wars, seven distinct lands forged a pact to ensure lasting peace. Each land, with its own unique history, treasures, secrets, and traditions, remained under the rule of an honourable family. The pact was sealed by the creation of a magnificent jewel: Tnemaid. This powerful artifact prevented hostile actions without causing harm to the aggressor. However, one ruler somehow managed to avoid the curse cast upon traitors after invading a foreign land. The story unfolds as Ren, the heir to the throne of the invaded land, embarks on an epic journey to reclaim the stolen stone of power and inherit his rightful place as ruler. Joined by twin brothers Cillian and Cairell, heirs to the throne of the water land, Neasan, grandson of the queen of magicians, Aivalar, a young priestess, and Sanne, a newly met and mysterious girl, Ren faces a perilous quest. Will he succeed in his mission? What sacrifices will he have to make along the way? When put to the ultimate test, will the bonds of friendship prove strong enough to overcome the challenges that lie ahead?

The History of the Nun The Fair Vow-breaker by Aphra Behn Behn's remarkable work in which she analyzes the retribution of breaking the vows, particularly the religious vows undertaken by nuns. The tale, claimed to be true, focuses on a nun who was lured by the charms of the world into forsaking the nunnery. Fate comes down hard upon her as she has to face the troubles and threats posed by the outside world as well. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Mrs. Behn has (quite legitimately) made considerable departures from strict historical fact and the sequence of events for her dramatic purposes. Lambert and Fleetwood are scheming for the supreme power, and both intrigue with Lord Wariston, the chairman of the Committee of Safety, for his good word and influence....the ladies hold a council to correct and enquire into women's wrongs, but on a sudden, news is brought that Lambert's followers have turned against him and that he is imprisoned in the Tower. The city rises against the Parliament and the Rump is dissolved. Loveless and Freeman rescue Lady Lambert and Lady Desbro', whose old husband has fallen down dead with fright. The parliamentarians endeavour to escape, but Wariston, Goggle, and Hewson- a leading member of the Committee- are detected and maltreated by the mob. As they are haled away to prison the people give themselves up to general merry-making and joy.