The Book of the BeastIn Lee's complex fantasy city and its sprawling timeline, the descendants of one family are marked for doom and death by a mysterious amulet, leading them into opulence and decadence, where obsessive love and disease can render any magic useless. |
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Page 300
... Ruquel , " he agreed therefore . " It is a night of some meaning . But perhaps you'll trust me to keep watch in your stead ? " At that the child nodded , and getting down from the bench yawn- ing , kissed her father , and returned to ...
... Ruquel , " he agreed therefore . " It is a night of some meaning . But perhaps you'll trust me to keep watch in your stead ? " At that the child nodded , and getting down from the bench yawn- ing , kissed her father , and returned to ...
Page 307
... Ruquel ? " " Yes , father , " she answered , and put her doll into the sheets with its tow head on the pillow , while the cat purred and kneaded the covers . " Have the bad dreams stopped , little girl ? " " Oh yes , since you put the ...
... Ruquel ? " " Yes , father , " she answered , and put her doll into the sheets with its tow head on the pillow , while the cat purred and kneaded the covers . " Have the bad dreams stopped , little girl ? " " Oh yes , since you put the ...
Page 387
... Ruquel , with an abstracted smile . Haninuh , when he returned from an excursion into the City that twilight , was met by his daughter at the door . Though the house was always well lit , it was the hour of lamp - lighting , and Ruquel ...
... Ruquel , with an abstracted smile . Haninuh , when he returned from an excursion into the City that twilight , was met by his daughter at the door . Though the house was always well lit , it was the hour of lamp - lighting , and Ruquel ...
Contents
STAINED WITH CRIMSON | 5 |
EMPIRES OF AZURE | 191 |
PART ONE The Scholar | 247 |
Copyright | |
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