Mary Stewart

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon . . . and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always.

Book One of the Arthurian Saga

The Crystal Cave

Touch Not the Cat

This Rough Magic

A thrilling, twisty tale of a dangerous romance set in the heart of mid-century Savoy, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk. 'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it . . . Praise for Mary Stewart: 'A wonderful wordsmith' Scotsman 'I'd rather read her than most other authors' Harriet Evans 'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent 'She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing' Elizabeth Buchan Reader reviews of Nine Coaches Waiting: 'I was hooked from page one to page-the-end . . . Stewart is a wonderful writer' 'It had me in it's thrall from start to finish. I am compelled to recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read that keeps you on tenterhooks all the way through' 'I finished it at 4 in the morning. Talk about unputdownable!' 'A very good blend of thriller and romance . . . perfect for a lazy day by the pool'

The twisty, unputdownable classic from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery

Nine Coaches Waiting

Moonspinners

The Ivy Tree

The Wind Off the Small Isles

A Walk in Wolf Wood

La grotta di cristallo

Castle of Danger (Longman Simplified English Series)

Little Broomstick

When beautiful Nicola Ferris chose the remote island of Crete for her vacation, all she desired was to experience the ancient and brooding land on her own. But one day her impulse led her on a little-used path into the foreboding White Mountains. And there she found a man in hiding -- for reasons he could not explain. Warned to stay away, Nicola was unable to obey. And before she realized what she had uncovered, she found herself thrust into the midst of an alarming plot in which she would become the prey . . . . "Here is magical writing . . . . A story of breathless excitement . . . seasoned with spirit and humor." -- Los Angeles Times

The Moon-spinners

La foresta incantata

Mordred, the son of King Arthur and his treacherous half-sister, the enchantress Morgause, unwittingly becomes caught up in a scheme to destroy Arthur and his kingdom

The Wicked Day

As King Arthur struggles to achieve unity in Britain, Merlin realizes that all of his prophecies are coming true.

The Last Enchantment

The Gabriel Hounds

When a Skye crofter's daughter is murdered one night, a guest at a nearby hotel finds herself caught in a web of fear and suspicion. Originally published: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1956.

Wildfire at Midnight

Rose cottage, a tiny thatched dwelling in an idyllic English country setting, would appear the picture of tranquillity to any passerby. But when Kate Herrick returns to her childhood home she uncovers a web of intrigue as tangled as the rambling roses in its garden.

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