Featuring illustrations, a map, and an in-depth index, an authoritative guide delves into the intriguing world of Ancient Egypt, providing entries--each written by a renowned Egyptologist--on deities, burial practices, cults, demons, animals, magic, oracles, sacred writings, festivals, and much more. Original.

Miss Amity Doncaster, world traveler, is accustomed to adventure and risk. Benedict Stanbridge, a man of science and a spy for the Crown, has faced danger in the darker corners of foreign lands. But they are about to face a threat that is shockingly close to home. One does not expect to be kidnapped on a London street in broad daylight. But Amity Doncaster barely escapes with her life after she is trapped in a carriage with a blade-wielding man in a black silk mask who whispers the most vile taunts and threats into her ear. Her quick thinking, and her secret weapon, save her, for now. But the monster known in the press as the Bridegroom, who has left a trail of female victims in his wake, has survived the wounds she inflicts and will soon be on his feet again. He is unwholesomely obsessed by her scandalous connection to Benedict Stanbridge-gossip about their hours alone in a ship's stateroom seems to have crossed the Atlantic faster than any sailing vessel could. Benedict refuses to let this resourceful, daring woman suffer for her romantic link to him-as tenuous as it may be. For a man and woman so skilled at disappearing, so at home in the exotic reaches of the globe, escape is always an option. But each intends to end the Bridegroom's reign of terror in London, and will join forces to do so. And as they prepare to confront an unbalanced criminal in the heart of the city they love, they must also face feelings that neither of them can run away from.

Product Description: Una mujer en peligro, un hombre que la rescata pese a que ha invadido su propiedad, un asesino calculador y unos jardines que guardan extranos secretos, en una apasionante historia de amor e intriga. / Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked...read more

"New York Times" bestselling author Amanda Quick delivers "a promising start to a new Victorian-era series" ("The Seattle Times") with the Ladies of Lantern Street... Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety. Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle--who died of mysterious causes. With Evangeline's skill for detection, and Lucas's sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.

Product Description: Venetia Milton cree que su estancia en la remota y ancestral Arcane House, lejos de los ojos de la sociedad, es una oportunidad unica para disfrutar de una noche de pasion. Ha sido contratada por Gabriel Jones, descendiente de un excentrico alquimista, para fotografiar la coleccion de reliquias de una sociedad secreta fundada dos siglos antes por este ultimo...read more

Atormentada por los rumores de que ella enveneno a su prometido, Lucinda Bromley consigue vivir al margen de la buena sociedad del Londres victoriano cuidando sus queridas plantas, y de vez en cuando se embarca en una investigacion por asesinato, pues la conocida botanica tiene una cualidad excepcional: es capaz de detectar casi cualquier tipo de veneno, sobre todo los que tienen su origen en el reino vegetal. Sin embargo, la muerte de un lord ha afectado a Lucinda en lo mas hondo. En la escena del crimen, recoge restos de un veneno derivado de una rara especie de helecho. Tan raro, en realidad, que solo existe un ejemplar en toda Inglaterra, el cual fue robado de su invernadero precisamente el mes pasado. Para mantener su nombre al margen de la investigacion y descubrir al asesino, Lucinda solicita los servicios de un companero miembro de la Sociedad de Arcanos. Caleb Jones dirige una agencia de investigacion psiquica. Descendiente del fundador de la Sociedad, es muy eficiente protegiendo los secretos de la misma, y buenisimo descubriendo la verdad. Lucinda percibe en el imponente hombre un poder en estado puro y a la vez una intensidad innegable. A medida que surge un abrumador deseo entre Caleb y Lucinda, los dos se ven arrastrados al sombrio nucleo de una funesta conspiracion cuyos origenes se remontan a los primeros tiempos de la Sociedad de Arcanos y a un legado de locura que puede hundir a Caleb en las profundidades de su alma torturada. / Plagued by rumors that she poisoned her fiancé, Lucinda Bromley manages to live on the fringes of polite society, tending her beloved plants-and occasionally consulting on a murder investigation. For the notorious botanist possesses a unique talent: She can detect almost any type of poison, especially ones that have their origins in the botanical kingdom.

A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Beatrice Lockwood, one of the intrepid ladies of Lantern Street, is in the middle of a case when her past comes back to haunt her. A former spy for the Crown has come out of retirement-- after a disastrous case that left him scarred and needing a cane-- to hunt down his sister's blackmailer. Beatrice is his chief suspect. But when he realizes that she is not the villain he seeks, they set out to find the real extortionist together.

Product Description: The new Ladies of Lantern Street novel from Amanda Quick explores the crimes, passions, and paranormal secrets of Victorian London. Under the plain gray skirts of Miss Beatrice Lockwood’s gown, a pistol waits at the ready. For Beatrice is a paid companion on a secret mission — and with a secret past — and she must be prepared to fight for her life at any moment...read more

Product Description: The new Ladies of Lantern Street novel from Amanda Quick explores the crimes, passions, and paranormal secrets of Victorian London. Under the plain gray skirts of Miss Beatrice Lockwood’s gown, a pistol waits at the ready. For Beatrice is a paid companion on a secret mission ― and with a secret past ― and she must be prepared to fight for her life at any moment...read more

A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Evangeline Adams has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she sneaks past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she seeks safety there. Lucas Sebastian has never ignored a lady in danger, even one trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private.

Product Description: Novelist and professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage in the outskirts of Little Dixby, far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds some pleasurable diversion in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds...read more

Novelist and professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage in the outskirts of Little Dixby, far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds some pleasurable diversion in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There is plenty of whispering about him already, with rumors of treasure buried under his garden, and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle—who died of mysterious causes.Immediately sensing each other’s psychic talents, as well as their mutual desire, Lucas and Evangeline find themselves with an even more pressing concern. Whoever tried to have her killed will try again. But who would want her dead?With Evangeline’s skill for detection, and Lucas’s sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they share a common enemy. And as the dangerous energy emanating from Crystal Gardens grows stronger, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.