Resultados para "Pride and Prejudice" en Fantástico

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains." So begins Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, an expanded edition of the beloved Jane Austen novel featuring all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie mayhem.

In this terrifying and hilarious prequel, we witness the genesis of the zombie plague in early 19th-century England. We watch Elizabeth Bennet evolve from a nave young teenager into a savage slayer of the undead. We laugh as she begins her first clumsy training with nunchucks and katana swords and cry when her first blush with romance goes tragically awry.

What if Darcy's encounter with Elizabeth at the Meryton Assembly set off a cosmic change of events that revived the ancient dragons of Briton?

An absorbing retelling of Austen's classic romance, expanded to present the interwoven stories of all five of the Bennet sisters—including more depth of character and their private conversations about feminist concerns that Jane Austen was forbidden to print in her day. Set in the original timeframe but with present-day language.

As a renowned wizard, Fitzwilliam Darcy thinks he is familiar with most of the spells, enchantments, and magic practiced in the wizarding world. When he reluctantly joins his friend Bingley in Meryton, a small town not known for its magic, he is startled to stumble upon the rare gift possessed by Miss Elizabeth Bennet. The daughter of a poor country squire, she possesses a singular talent: She is not only immune to magic, but she can counter enchantments as well.

Fitzwilliam Darcy is a powerful mage and master of illusions. His abilities make him the perfect man for a dangerous mission to end the devastating war with Napoleon—a mission that would leave him little chance of returning alive. When he meets the enchanting Elizabeth Bennet, whose magical talents are as deep as they are inexplicable, he knows he needs her help. There's only one way to get that—marriage. Immediately.

Something magical happens every time Miss Elizabeth Bennet paints or sketches an image. However, she cannot control how her talent is revealed in her art. Lizzy is determined to live as an independent lady and needs her talent to provide the income for her dream. But, she has to be so very, very careful that no one discovers her secret. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy wants Miss Bennet, a notable artiste, to paint a portrait of his beloved sister, Georgiana, and he is willing to pay handsomely. She, however, refuses to paint adults. He does not understand her reluctance.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a soul marked couple must marry. They must, or they will die. When Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives in Meryton, he is already engaged to his soul match —Miss Caroline Bingley. He may be the only person in history who detests the woman destined for him. But their soul marks clearly match, and there is no denying that they must marry. So why is he so inexorably drawn to the intriguing Miss Elizabeth Bennet? Elizabeth Bennet always knew she was destined to marry. Her soul mark appeared at birth, meaning that someday she would meet the man who matched it.

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that the power of dragons establishes the dignity of a house. Only Valeraine Longbourn believes in her house’s elderly dragon. To prove his prowess, she disguises herself and flies in the dragon derbies — deadly races that only admit men. If Valeraine wins, the kingdom will finally respect her dragon. She’ll secure a dragon egg, saving Longbourn house. If Valeraine is discovered, she’ll ruin her family along with herself. Once Valeraine tastes the sky, she realizes dragoneering is more than status or wealth — it’s what burns inside her.

Miss Lizzy Bennet realizes one early autumn morning that a change has occurred in their Hertfordshire neighborhood. Sure knowledge—a magical gift—tells her that someone is coming. Or something? Or…both? Something sinister…something good. Which is it? Could it be Mr. Darcy, their new neighbor’s enigmatic guest? He has his own gift, one that is haunting and painful. Will she be able to help him, even though so many other events are affecting life at Longbourn House?

From an enchanting fairy realm filled with danger, destiny, and deep emotional connection to a sparkling modern retelling inspired by Pride and Prejudice, this special collection offers twice the romance, twice the escapism, and incredible value in one audiobook.

Elizabeth Bennet is hiding a forbidden power. She can speak to draca, the fire-breathing creatures kept as status symbols by English gentry. But Mr. Darcy has noticed, and he has his own dark secret.

Bloomsbury presents Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things by Breanne Randall, read by Saskia Maarleveld. 'A deliciously dark tale of sisterhood that felt richly magical.' – Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched 'Gorgeous, ineffably charming.' - Lana Harper, author of Payback's a Witch 'The queen...

Elizabeth Bennet is at the end of her strength. A frantic search for her missing sister Lydia has led her into danger she could never have imagined. Alone, injured, and lost, she stumbles into a snowstorm and loses hope. And then she loses consciousness. Fitzwilliam Darcy has finally found a chance to avenge himself on George Wickham. When word comes that Wickham is on his way to Gretna Green to elope, Darcy seizes the opportunity to follow him and bring him to justice.

Be careful what you wish for... Iza's love life is a disaster. All she wants is to meet a nice guy to settle down with, but it seems they're hard to come by these days, and she can barely make it through her dates in one piece. At this rate, she'd be lucky if a man just magically appeared out of...