Miss Ada Quicksilver, a student of London’s Lovelace Academy for Promising Young Women, is spending her holiday in Ireland to pursue her anthropological study of fairies. She visits Dublin’s absinthe bars to investigate a supposed association between the bittersweet spirit and fairy sightings. One night a handsome Irishman approaches her, introducing himself as Edward Donoghue. Edward takes absinthe to relieve his sleepwalking, and she is eager to hear whether he has experience with fairies. Instead, she discovers that he’s the earl of Meath, and that he will soon visit a mysterious ruin at Newgrange on the orders of his cousin, the beautiful, half-mad Queen Isolde. On learning about Ada’s area of study, he invites her to accompany him. Ada is torn between a sensible fear of becoming entangled with the clearly troubled gentleman and her compelling desire to ease his suffering. Finally she accepts his invitation, and they arrive in time for the winter solstice. That night, the secret of Edward’s affliction is revealed: he is, in fact, a lord in two worlds and can no longer suppress his shadow self. Little does either of them realize that their blossoming friendship—and slowly kindling passion—will lead to discoveries that wrench open a door sealed for centuries, throwing them into a war that will change Ireland forever.
The complete historical fantasy romance trilogy by RWA RITA finalist and three-time Golden Heart finalist Sharon Lynn Fisher The Absinthe Earl Miss Ada Quicksilver meets a handsome and intriguing Irishman who takes absinthe regularly to relieve a mysterious affliction. She soon discovers that “Mr. Donoghue” is, in fact, a lord in two worlds and can no longer suppress his shadow self. Little does either of them realize that their blossoming friendship—and slowly kindling passion—will lead to discoveries that wrench open a door sealed for centuries, throwing them into a war that will change Ireland forever. The Raven Lady In the aftermath of Ireland’s battle with her ancient enemies, Queen Isolde orders her cousin, Duncan O’Malley, to assume the throne of fairy as King Finvara. When Finvara refuses to marry the enemy, Elven princess Koli, affronted by the king’s rejection—along with his decision to bring her to court as little more than a captive—vows vengeance. But Koli soon discovers that Finvara’s not the haughty lord she believed him to be. The Warrior Poet Portland book artist Neve Kelly is having weird visions—vivid daydreams of lovers on a battlefield that yank her out of reality. When Will Yeats finds Neve being sucked through a ghastly hole in her ceiling, he saves her by carrying her back to 1888 Ireland, where he learns that not only is she from more than a century in the future, but from a parallel world where fairies and Tuatha De Danaan heroes are no more than myth. Their dreams have brought them together ... but why?
They searched for each other in dreams. Then they traveled through time to save Ireland. Portland book artist Neve Kelly is having weird visions—vivid daydreams of lovers on a battlefield that yank her out of reality. A couple weeks before Halloween, a confused, strangely dressed man appears in her living room. He drops a slip of paper that describes a dream much like her own before disappearing without a trace. Will Yeats has had enough of heroics. With the peace between Ireland and its enemies restored, he plans to spend the next decade quietly writing his Irish fairy history. But suddenly he’s time traveling again. He briefly visits the home of an intriguing stranger, who appears to be American. The next time he’s drawn there, he finds her being sucked through a ghastly hole in her ceiling. Will saves Neve by carrying her back to 1888 Ireland, where he learns that not only is she from more than a century in the future but from a parallel world where fairies and Tuatha De Danaan heroes are no more than myth. Their dreams of ancient lovers have brought them together ... but why? Dark portents surround them—portents bearing the mark of the Morrigan’s meddling—and they soon discover it’s all part of a sinister scheme to seize the throne of Ireland. And the love story from their dreams has begun to manifest in the present moment. Will’s friends—Irish Queen Isolde and her allies—are depending on Will and Neve to connect with the past in order to save Ireland. But can anything save them from the violent end that their dreams have foreshadowed?
In the aftermath of Ireland’s battle with her ancient enemies, Queen Isolde orders her cousin, smuggler Duncan O’Malley, to assume the throne of fairy as King Finvara. He’s a fish out of water when it comes to nurturing the alliance between Ireland’s mortal and fairy peoples. And the queen wants him to wed the daughter of Ireland’s enemy, the king of Icelandic shadow elves, to help keep the peace. But the Irish think of the elves as goblins, and Finvara refuses. Elven princess Koli, affronted by the king’s rejection—along with his decision to bring her to court as little more than a captive—vows vengeance. Shortly after her arrival, she uncovers a plot that would bring swift satisfaction. A dark and powerful fairy lord, Far Dorocha, wants to take Finvara’s crown and lead both the fairy and elven people to war against the Irish. And he wants Koli to help him. It’s the perfect setup for revenge, but Koli soon discovers that Finvara’s not the haughty lord she believed him to be. And as she navigates treacherous waters inside the court, she gets glimpses of the magic and passion that have been slumbering inside her. She must choose a side in the new battle for Ireland—will it be the fearsome father she has served for nearly a century, or the fairy king who has helped awaken her to herself?
Authors don't normally tell you the end of their stories first, but Virginia Talladega Martin is her own woman and she would tell you herself if she could. She dies at age 94 or so. She would also tell you it was one heck of a ride getting to that point. I Tell You What: A Hillbilly's Journey to Heaven takes us one step at a time through Virginia's full, simple, sad, joyous, and delightful life by simply facing every life event square in the eye. A wise woman, Virginia demonstrates for us all how to avoid suffering and misery while walking on this earth. Steadfastly, she does what needs to be done with grace and dignity one right action at a time. "Shoot," she would say, "I found me a heaven right here on earth. It ain't no secret...you just choose your path and walk it the best you can with pure, loving intent!" Enjoy Virgina's wisdom.
Author Sharon M. Fisher poetically states, "I AM Spirit on a Journey Through This Emerald World of Duplicity and Duality. A little Yin in Yang & a little Yang in Yin is what makes this classroom what it is. Perfect in its inception of conceptuality." beautifully expresses this inspirational message throughout each poem. Consciousness and energy creates the nature of reality. Your spirit will soar and your mind will be opened to every possibility available to mankind as you absorb the deep meaning behind every word. Allow the abundant feelings of harmony and balance to overcome your subconscious as your soul drifts beyond the horizon.
As a parapsychologist working for Seattle Psi, Tess may not be prepared to survive when doppelgeangers begin appearing from a parallel world. After dislocating to Seattle Psi from the other Earth, Jake is confined for study and drains life energy from Tess, almost killing her. This causes a ripple effect across two worlds - and creates a bond neither of them expected. Ross is an FBI agent ordered to protect Tess while she studies Jake. By the time Ross realizes his mission could be compromised, it's already too late - he'll have to choose between his love for Tess and his duty to protect the people of his own Earth.
In 1957, in a small town in America - where life can sometimes be prejudiced and even a little judgemental - Pearl Fisher is raped and as a result, she has a baby. The good people of Stirville, unaware of her circumstances, are indulging in a hearty bout of malevolent gossip, the full force of which is interrupted by the unsatisfying announcement of Pearl's death.For the young Tom Carter, Pearl had been someone to protect. For his friend William Kendall, Pearl had been the luminescence of the county, a desirable prize for any young man. For the coroner Paul Beddows, accustomed to the sophistication and indulgences of the city, Pearl Fisher's death is a tedious, parochial bore.But, for the self-righteous bigots of Stirville, the inquest is a splendid occasion to dress up and rejoice, an opportunity to justify their persecution and denunciation of the wicked young girl. Tom Carter squeezes himself into the packed courtroom with only one question in his mind: who in this community killed Pearl Fisher?
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This is an inspirational and motivational book for women who are trying to conceive at age 35 or older. It was written by two good friends--Emma, a public health researcher, and Sharon, a mental health nurse practitioner and Buddhist lay meditation teacher. They have both struggled with this issue themselves, knew a need existed for this kind of book, and wanted to write it to help other women.
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