Robin LaFevers

When Sybella discovers there is another trained assassin from St. Mortain's convent deep undercover in the French court, she must use every skill in her arsenal to navigate the deadly royal politics and find her sister-in-arms before her time--and that of the newly crowned queen--runs out.

Courting Darkness

Two assassins will risk absolutely everything—even their own divinity—to save the people and the country they love in this lush historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Robin LaFevers. Set in the world of the beloved His Fair Assassin series, this smart, sensational follow up to Courting Darkness is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black. When you count Death as a friend, who can stand as your enemy? Sybella, novitiate of the convent of Saint Mortain and Death’s vengeance on earth, is still reeling from her God’s own passing, and along with him a guiding hand in her bloody work. But with her sisters on the run from their evil brother and under the watchful eye of her one true friend (and love) at court, the soldier known as Beast, Sybella stands alone as the Duchess of Brittany’s protector. After months of seeking her out, Sybella has finally made contact with a fellow novitiate of the convent, Genevieve, a mole in the French court. But Sybella, having already drawn the ire of the French regent, may not be able to depend on her sister and ally as much as she hoped. Still, Death always finds a way, even if it’s not what one expects. No one can be trusted and the wolves are always waiting in this thrilling conclusion to the Courting Darkness duology, set in the world of Robin’s beloved His Fair Assassin trilogy.

Igniting Darkness

New York Times BestsellerSpring 2013 Kids' Indie Next List Sybella's duty as Death's assassin in 15th-century France forces her return home to the personal hell that she had finally escaped. Love and romance, history and magic, vengeance and salvation converge in this thrilling sequel to Grave Mercy. Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. The convent views Sybella, naturally skilled in the arts of both death and seduction, as one of their most dangerous weapons. But those assassin's skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to a life that nearly drove her mad. And while Sybella is a weapon of justice wrought by the god of Death himself, He must give her a reason to live. When she discovers an unexpected ally imprisoned in the dungeons, will a daughter of Death find something other than vengeance to live for.

His Fair Assassin: Book 2

Dark Triumph

In the powerful conclusion to Robin LaFever's New York Times bestselling His Fair Assassins trilogy, Annith has watched her gifted sisters at the convent come and go, carrying out their dark dealings in the name of St. Mortain, patiently awaiting her own turn to serve Death. But her worst fears are realized when she discovers she is being groomed by the abbess as a Seeress, to be forever sequestered in the rock and stone womb of the convent. Feeling sorely betrayed, Annith decides to strike out on her own. She has spent her whole life training to be an assassin. Just because the convent has changed its mind, doesn’t mean she has.

Mortal Heart

In the fifteenth-century kingdom of Brittany, Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where she learns that the god of Death has blessed her with dangerous gifts.

Grave Mercy

In fifteenth-century France, the convent of Saint Mortain provides sanctuary to girls seeking refuge from the cruelty of the outside world. But sanctuary comes at a price—and each of Death’s handmaidens pays it in blood. Grave Mercy is where the story begins, when seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes the brutality of an arranged marriage by joining the convent. An assignment brings her to the high court of Brittany, where she must navigate treason and temptation—especially when the master she serves demands the life of the man she loves. In Dark Triumph, after training as an elite killer to escape her past, Sybella must return to the home she thought she’d never see again. Her quest for justice against her violent family will bring nothing but destruction—until she meets a prisoner who gives her a reason to live. Annith yearns to serve Saint Mortain, but has spent her life watching her far more gifted sisters dole out Death’s vengeance from the safety of the convent. In Mortal Heart, her destiny is finally revealed, and it is the one she feared most: a life as a seeress, not an assassin. But Annith refuses to give up on her dream and decides that nothing will stand in the way of her ambitions . . . not even the convent itself. Together, these three novels make up the New York Times best-selling His Fair Assassin trilogy, where romance, magic, and political intrigue collide. Fans of Marie Lu’s The Young Elites and Kiersten White’s And I Darken will love this seductive dark fantasy collection.

A Trilogy

His Fair Assassin

Aos dezessete anos, tudo o que Ismae Rienne conhecia era pobreza e homens abusivos: garotos que a atacavam com pedras, um pai violento e um pretendente repulsivo, que a comprou por três moedas de prata. Até que ela é levada para o convento de Saint Mortain, o misterioso Deus da Morte. Lá ela é treinada para se tornar uma habilidosa assassina e descobre que foi abençoada com perigosos dons pelo próprio Mortain. Para provar que merece o título de filha da Morte, Ismae parte em uma importante missão envolvendo a segurança da duquesa da Bretanha e o aniquilamento de seu traidor. Mas, ser uma serva da Morte pode não ser exatamente o que as freiras tinham ensinado no convento. Ismae vai aprender que a independência é conquistada com duras consequências, e que o destino de um país inteiro – e do único homem que ela seria capaz de amar – estão em suas mãos. Estabelecida na França medieval, misturando fantasia com ricos detalhes históricos em estilo "Game of Thrones", Perdão mortal é o primeiro livro do "Clã das Freiras assassinas", uma trilogia sofisticada, sombria e emocionante. Sobre a autora: Robin LaFevers foi criada ao redor de uma farta biblioteca de contos de fada, mitologia e poesia do século XIX. Não é surpresa que ela tenha se tornado uma romântica irremediável. Embora nunca tenha sido treinada para ser uma assassina nem nunca tenha entrado para um convento, ela frequentou uma escola católica por três anos, que a alimentou com uma profunda fascinação por rituais sagrados e o conceito de divino. Desde então, ela tem procurado respostas para os mistérios da vida. Enquanto segue buscando, ela teve bastante sorte ao encontrar seu verdadeiro amor, e vive feliz para sempre com ele, ao sopé das montanhas no sul da Califórnia.

A história de Ismae

Perdão mortal

Sybella nunca soube ao certo o que era amor. Não sem segunda intenções. Desde sua infância, ela teve de confiar em si mesma para conseguir sobreviver.

A história de Sybella

Divina vingança

Auftragsmörderin mit Herz Die 17-jährige Ismae flüchtet vor einer Zwangsheirat und findet Zuflucht im Kloster von St. Mortain, wo die Schwestern noch den alten Gottheiten dienen. Doch um selbst ein neues Leben beginnen zu können, muss sie das Leben anderer zerstören: Der Gott des Todes hat ein Schicksal als Auftragsmörderin für sie vorgesehen ... Ismaes erster Auftrag führt sie an den Hof der bretonischen Herzogin, wo sie mit einem unlösbaren Gewissenskonflikt konfrontiert wird: Wie kann sie den Auftrag des Todes ausführen, wenn das Opfer ihr Herz gestohlen hat? Robin LaFevers wuchs auf mit Märchen, Bulfinchs Mythologie und der Dichtung des 19. Jahrhunderts. Kein Wunder, dass aus ihr eine hoffnungslose Romantikerin wurde. Sie hatte das Glück ihre grosse Liebe zu finden und lebt heute mit ihrem Mann in Südkalifornien.

Grave mercy - die Novizin des Todes

Annith passou sua vida no convento de Saint Mortain aguardando ser enviada em missão, para lutar em nome do Deus da Morte. Por medo de ser punida ou rejeitada, durante seus anos de reclusão ela tentou ser sempre bondosa e obediente. Cobrava-se para ser a melhor, porém, em seu coração pairava a incerteza sobre seus dons e seu real valor como serva da Morte. Suas habilidades com arco e flecha e como lutadora sempre superaram a de todas as outras. Então, por que nunca a escolheram? Eis que Annith chega à conclusão de que existe algo errado no convento: a abadessa. Ao perceber isso, Annith decide ser dona de seu próprio destino e, num momento de extrema rebeldia, resolve fugir – ainda que isso signifique desafiar Mortain. Incerta e com medo sobre qual caminho seguir, ela aceita a ajuda de Baltazaar, uma das almas condenadas pelas irmãs do convento. Mesmo assim, Annith decide seguir seu caminho ao lado dele. No entanto, essa escolha pode ameaçar sua vida e seu grande amor. Amor Letal é o terceiro volume da série "O clã das freiras assassinas". Uma trilogia rica em detalhes históricos e reviravoltas, refletindo a forte personalidade de protagonistas guerreiras.

A história de Annith

Amor letal

ölümün hizmetkarları I. kitap

Ölümcül merhamet

À 17 ans, Ismae échappe à la brutalité d’un mariage arrangé et trouve refuge dans le couvent de Saint-Mortain, où les religieuses vénèrent encore les anciens dieux. Elle y apprend que le dieu de la Mort lui-même lui a accordé de dangereux talents et un destin violent. Si elle décide de rester, elle sera formée dans l’art de l’assassinat en tant que servante de la Mort. Pour revendiquer sa nouvelle vie, elle devra détruire celle des autres.La plus importante mission d’Ismae la mène tout droit à la haute cour de Bretagne, où elle découvre qu’elle est bien peu préparée non seulement aux jeux mortels des complots et des trahisons, mais aussi aux choix déchirants qu’elle doit faire. Car comment peut-elle exercer la vengeance de la Mort contre un homme qui lui a ravi son cœur?

Grave indulgence

Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf? Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts--and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others. Ismae's most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany--where she finds herself woefully under prepared--not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death's vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has stolen her heart?

His Fair Assassin, Book I

Theodosia Throckmorton has an extraordinary ability: she can sense ancient magic. This is most useful, as she spends her life fighting curses in the London Museum of Legends and Antiquities, where her father is head curator of a vast collection of Egyptian artefacts and mummies. When Theo's mother returns from an archaeological dig bearing the Heart of Egypt, a legendary amulet from a long-lost tomb, Theo soon realises it holds a powerful curse which could threaten all of Britain with war. Worse, there are sinister forces who wish to capture the amulet's power for themselves. Theo must summon all her courage and cunning to fight the rising chaos and restore the amulet to its rightful place...

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos

Il destino di Ismae è stato scritto ben prima che lei nascesse: la Morte l’ha segnata con una cicatrice, ma questo marchio funesto si rivelerà invece la sua strada per la salvezza. Sarà proprio quella cicatrice a farla ripudiare dal marito, un uomo violento che è stata costretta a sposare. La mano della Morte continua a guidare la ragazza, che fugge da tutto per cercare riparo nel convento di Saint Mortain, dove alcune suore osservano ancora gli antichi riti tradizionali. Qui viene trasformata in una perfetta assassina; silenziosa, seduttiva e letale, un’ancella della Morte. Presto, Ismae viene inviata alla corte di Bretagna per fare luce sugli intrighi che mettono in pericolo non solo il regno, ma anche la vita della giovane duchessa Anne. Per riuscire nell’impresa, dovrà fare appello a tutto ciò che ha imparato nel convento. Peccato che non le abbiano insegnato come tenere a bada i moti del cuore, e Ismae si ritrova lacerata tra il dovere e l’amore che preme nel suo cuore.

Il segno del destino

Return to the World of the New York Times bestselling series His Fair Assassin with this five-chapter sampler. First in a duology, this darkly thrilling page-turner set in the world of the best-selling His Fair Assassin series is perfect for fans of THRONE OF GLASS, RED QUEEN, and GAME OF THRONES. Told in alternating perspectives, when Sybella discovers there is another trained assassin from St. Mortain’s convent deep undercover in the French court, she must use every skill in her arsenal to navigate the deadly royal politics and find her sister in arms before her time—and that of the newly crowned queen—runs out. When Sybella accompanies the Duchess to France, she expects trouble, but she isn’t expecting a deadly trap. Surrounded by enemies both known and unknown, Sybella searches for the undercover assassins from the convent of St. Mortain who were placed in the French court years ago. Genevieve has been undercover for so many years, she no longer knows who she is or what she’s supposed to be fighting for. When she discovers a hidden prisoner who may be of importance, she takes matters into her own hands. As these two worlds collide, the fate of the Duchess, Brittany, and everything Sybella and Genevieve have come to love hangs in the balance.

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