Stephan Grundy Knihy

Hrdinou románu je hlavní postava starověkého eposu - Gilgameš, který byl králem města Urruk v asi 27. stol. před naším letopočtem v Mezopotámii. Podle pověstí byl ze dvou třetin Bůh, z jedné třetiny člověk. Stephan Grundy líčí v rozmáchlém epickém záběru jeho život od narození v královské rodině, mládí, výchovu, lásky atd. Z mladého Gilgameše se stává odvážný a moudrý vojevůdce, který zároveň hrdým vládcem i vášnivým milovníkem. Celoživotní přátelství krále Gilgameše se silákem Enkiduem však nakonec končí ostrou roztržkou a Enkiduova smrt Gilgameše silně zasáhne… Epická sága, založená na nalezených sumerských svitcích se stejnojmenným starověkým eposem, podrobně líčí život lidí v tehdejší Mezopotámii, v královských palácích, ale i venkovských chýších a na válečných taženích. V příběhu rovněž vystupují mýtické příšery, s nimiž se hrdinové dostávají do křížku, i četní bohové, kteří zasahují do života prostých smrtelníků, aby upravili běh světa podle svých představ

A saga based on Norse mythology follows two warrior clans whose fates are interwoven throughout seven generations by a mighty god and centers on a land of howling snows, golden summertime loves, trollcraft, blood oaths, and proud ships. Reprint.

In the tradition of The Mists of Avalon, "Gilgamesh" is a sweeping historical novel with elements of magic drawing on the world's oldest epic. Gilgamesh, the young king of Erech, two-thirds god and one-third man, was born of the Sacred Marriage, in which the ruler of Erech was wedded to Ianna by her chief priestess. While he has distinguished himself in war, subduing several of the other city-states in Mesopotamia, his rule is flawed -- for while he cares a great deal for battle, he cares not for the other duties as king. When Gilgamesh refuses to take his part in the sacred ritual, the gods respond by creating a man who is his equal. This man is Enkidu, a man who lives as a beast in the wild, a man who will become Gilgamesh's best friend and will signal the destruction of Erech.

Set against the backdrop of Walpurgisnight in 1365, the story follows Margerite as she faces a dire threat to her newborn, targeted by the sinister Order of Light-Bearers due to a belief in its dark origins. To protect her child, she reluctantly agrees to marry Graf Heinrich, hoping to gain his support in thwarting the Order's malevolent plans, all while grappling with her own conflicting emotions and the looming danger surrounding her family.

Helgi, a rock star, grapples with his past life as he is drawn to Odin while pursuing his music career and yearning for his true love, Karin. The narrative intertwines heathen beliefs with historical and military themes, challenging traditional gender roles. It also delves into Nordic myths regarding fate and destiny, making it both a fictional biopic of unrequited love and an exploration of ancient spirituality. This debut novel by Stephan Grundy offers a unique blend of mythology and modernity.

Set against the backdrop of the Ulster Cycle, this historical fiction follows Queen Maeve of Connacht as she battles to maintain her reign and safeguard her people. The narrative explores themes of blood, relationships, and power dynamics through the perspectives of three women, revealing their roles in a tumultuous struggle. With a blend of Irish Celtic lore and historical figures, the story delves into Maeve's past, illuminating the complexities that influence her present and hint at her future challenges, particularly against her first husband, Conchobar mac Nessa.

Set in an alternate sixteenth-century Europe infused with magic and fantasy races, the story follows Wolfram, a nobleman shunned for his Dark Elvish heritage. Framed for a serious crime within his Free Company, he faces execution or the perilous choice of joining the Forlorn Hope, a unit with minimal survival chances. With only the support of young magician Marshal Gudrun, Wolfram is driven by a fierce determination to prove his innocence and reclaim his honor amidst the chaos of battle and intrigue.

In den nordischen Sagas wird die Geschichte des burgundischen Königssohns Hagan erzählt, der als Bündnisgeisel an Attilas Hof kommt. Im 5. Jahrhundert n. Chr. kämpft er in einer Welt voller Machtspiele, Götterglauben und Magie und wird zum Beschützer einer großen Liebe.

Im Jahr 1364 heiratet Margerite, die Tochter eines Ritters, einen Mann ihrer Träume. Doch ihre glückliche Zukunft wird von düsteren Vorahnungen und einer entdeckten Verschwörung eines geheimen Ordens überschattet, die ihren Mut und ihre Kraft auf die Probe stellt.