The secret of Vesta is back and with a vengeance, to say the least. Wicker Alabaster has her work cut out for her this time. Luckily her good friend, Pixel is there to lend a hand.Their magic is in tact but it's no match for the forces they face. Can they hold their own against a psychopathic, evil spirit? Can they match wits with a narcissistic killer? Can they restore the elements and bring order back to our world? Join Wicker and Pixel as they fight, scheme and battle the wrath of the secret of Vesta.

Wicker Alabaster is an awkward sixteen-year-old girl who has her share of problems, but unlike most sixteen-year-old girls, Wicker has a secret...she is a deified mortal. Keeping up appearances for the good of her people means keeping secrets from her friends to protect those she loves. When one of their own turns up dead and a secret is revealed, it is up to Wicker and her friend Pixel to bring the force that soon terrorizes them to justice. Follow Wicker and Pixel as they battle an evil, psychotic presence through his realm and ours while learning the truth about themselves and their world and discovering powers and modern technologies they never knew existed in their live-off-the-land village, tucked away from society. Can Wicker keep her people safe and guarded and save mankind as well? No ordinary sixteen-year-old girl could, but then again, Wicker Alabaster is no ordinary sixteen-year-old girl.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the steamy conclusion to Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. Two curses. One prophecy. A reckoning all have feared. And a love more powerful than fate. All hail the king and queen of Hell. Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She doesn’t just desire his body; she wants his heart and soul—but that’s something the enigmatic demon can’t promise her. When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, damning evidence somehow points to Vittoria as the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to get to the bottom of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew. Together, Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fueled game of deception to solve the murder and stop the unrest that’s brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters, and the most treacherous foes of all: the Feared. Emilia was warned that when it came to the Wicked, nothing was as it seemed. But have the true villains been much closer all along? #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco delivers sizzling romance, sexy secrets, and unexpected twists in this unforgettable conclusion to the Kingdom of the Wicked series! Suggested for ages 16 and up.

The Aeneid of Virgil (19 BC) is an epic poem by Roman poet Virgil. Virgil’s legendary epic is the story of the hero Aeneas, a castaway from Troy whose adventures across the Mediterranean led him to Italy, where he discovered what would later become the city of Rome. Presented here in an accessible prose translation, The Aeneid of Virgil is a treasure of classical literature and a story of romance, war, and adventure to rival the best of Homer. Fleeing the destruction of Troy by Greek forces, Aeneas brings his son Ascanius and father Anchises on a voyage across the sea. Landing in Carthage, Aeneas, his family, and his crew are rescued by Dido, Queen of Tyre. There, Aeneas, despite mourning the loss of his beloved wife Creusa, falls in love with Dido, who offers him refuge and her devoted love. Knowing that he is destined to found a city in Italy, however, Aeneas abandons the queen, leading her to commit suicide. Now determined to fulfill his destiny at any cost, Aeneas sails to Sicily, journeys to the underworld, and eventually arrives in the region of Latium, where he is swept up in conflict with Turnus, the Rutulian king. Flawed and feared, Aeneas exemplifies the imperfect hero compelled by fate and the gods, yet ultimately driven through a will to survive and provide for his fledgling people. Faithfully but concisely translated into accessible English prose, The Aeneid of Virgil is best read aloud with friends and family, and iconic masterpiece of ancient Rome still relevant for our modern world. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Aeneid of Virgil is a classic work of Roman literature reimagined for modern readers.

Gordianus the Finder returns in another thrilling mystery set in Ancient Rome

For the first time in digital publishing, this comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Henrik Ibsen, the 'Father of Modernism', with numerous illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ibsen's life and works * Detailed introductions to the plays and other texts * 24 plays with individual contents tables, many appearing for the first time in digital print * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works such as PEER GYNT are fully illustrated * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Also includes Ibsen's complete works in the original Norwegian language ñ ideal for students (Ibsens samlede verker i norsk sprÂk) * Features Ibsen's rare speeches and letters in English translation * Unique criticism section, with essays by writers such as Henry James and James Joyce evaluating Ibsen's contribution to literature * Features Edmund Gosse's celebrated biography on his friend Ibsen - discover the playwright's literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: there are no known translations of the two early plays NORMA and ST. JOHN'S EVE in the public domain. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Plays CATILINE THE BURIAL MOUND LADY INGER OF OESTRAAT THE FEAST AT SOLHAUG OLAF LILJEKRANS THE VIKINGS AT HELGELAND LOVE'S COMEDY THE PRETENDERS BRAND PEER GYNT THE LEAGUE OF YOUTH EMPEROR AND GALILEAN PILLARS OF SOCIETY A DOLL'S HOUSE GHOSTS AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE THE WILD DUCK ROSMERSHOLM THE LADY FROM THE SEA HEDDA GABLER THE MASTER BUILDER LITTLE EYOLF JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN WHEN WE DEAD AWAKEN The Poems INTRODUCTION TO IBSEN'S POETRY by Fydell Edmund Garrett LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Norwegian Texts (De norske tekster) LIST OF WORKS (LISTE OVER IBSENS VERKER) The Non-Fiction SPEECHES AND NEW LETTERS The Criticism HENRIK IBSEN by Arthur Symons A DOLL'S HOUSE by Montrose J. Moses GHOSTS by Montrose J. Moses HEDDA GABLER by Frank W. Chandler THE MASTER BUILDER by Frank W. Chandler HENRIK IBSEN by Henry James IBSEN'S NEW DRAMA by James Joyce The Biography THE LIFE OF HENRIK IBSEN by Edmund Gosse Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BARNES & NOBLE BEST OF 2022 SELECTION Take a trip to hell with this bestselling Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy! This digital omnibus includes Kingdom of the Wicked, Kingdom of the Cursed, and Kingdom of the Feared! Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself... And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe -- witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin...desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost -- even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden. Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems... With nonstop action, sizzling romance, and unpredictable twists, this blockbuster series and its "page-turning plot is a force to be reckoned with" (Booklist).

It is a world of power and privilege, secrets and sacred duty. It is the world of ancient Rome. And it is the esteemed Vestal Virgins—priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the home and hearth—who protect the Eternal Flame that protects the Eternal City. Brides of Rome Dedicated to a thirty-year vow of chaste service, Priestess Pomponia finds herself swept up in the intrigue, violence, wars, and bedroom politics of Rome’s elite—Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Octavian and his maneuvering wife, Livia—all the while guarding the secret affection in her heart. To Be Wolves As chief Vestal Virgin, Pomponia devotes her life to protecting her order and the eternal flame of Vesta. In a position of esteem in Rome, she is a valued member of Caesar’s circle. But as a contagion ravages the city, she struggles to manage the Vestal order, while facing a malevolent nobleman whose machinations threaten everything she loves. Empire of Iron Pomponia has elevated the Vestals to a position of unprecedented prestige—and her friendship with Caesar Augustus has afforded her a life of political influence and privilege. But a ruthless enemy threatens Pomponia and all those she cares for—including the emperor himself. Faced with threats from all directions, Pomponia must be willing to sacrifice everything to protect her status, the Vestal order, and the lives of those around her.