Descriere: The High Priestess interprets the wishes of the god as conveyed through the Oracle. Mirany serves the High Priestess. But when the god speaks to Mirany, she realizes that the High Priestess does not hear him, that she is manipulating the choosing of a new God-on-Earth for her own gain.Mirany must join forces with Seth, a young tomb-robbing scribe who knows the secrets and hidden passages of their land, if she is to defeat the treachery that grips the kingdom. But they have powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy them.
Autori: Catherine Fisher | Editura: Greenwillow Books | Anul aparitiei: 2005 | ISBN: 9780060571597 | Numar de pagini: 352 | Categorie: Fiction
Allen Eskens (Author)
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Thomas Rasche (Author)
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Sue Moorcroft (Author)
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'Fun, festive and fabulous. A story that sparkles like Christmas snow.' MILLY JOHNSON 'A page-turner' - Woman's WeeklyWhen Sky Terran returns to the village of Middledip after losing the job she loves, she anticipates a quiet Christmas getting used to her new life. However, the annual street decoration competition is coming up and this year, the residents of Winter Street are determined to win.As she is pulled into the preparations, Sky quickly grows to love the quirky, tight-knit community she is now part of. Including the extremely handsome Daz, who soon becomes more than just a friendly neighbour.But when Daz's ex turns up determined to win him back and it seems he might not be the man Sky thought he was, she remembers how much allowing people into her life - and heart - can hurt. As the snow falls, will she and Daz find a way through - and help win a Christmas victory for Winter Street? A gorgeously festive novel about love, family and the power of forgiveness from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers are already falling in love with A White Christmas on Winter Street! 'Love this author, loved the characters, and ...