A history of the red dye cochineal cites its role in building the empires of monopoly holders in ancient Mexico and sixteenth-century Spain, tracing the efforts of European pirates, explorers, alchemists, scientists, and spies to discover the dye's origins. Reprint.[...]
Lucy s Chantress magic will make her the most powerful and most hunted girl in England. Sing, and the darkness will find you. This warning has haunted fifteen-year-old Lucy ever since she was eight and shipwrecked on a lonely island. Lucy s guardian, Norrie, has lots of rules, but the most important[...]
Lucy races against time and magic in this sequel to the "richly and thoughtfully written" ("Publishers Weekly") "Chantress."
Lucy is the last Chantress, the only remaining girl who can sing magic into the world. Since she defeated the evil Lord Scargrave, England has changed--and not for the bet[...]
Power and politics, heartbreak and danger, magic and mermaids--Lucy must conquer it all in the compelling conclusion to the enchanting series that began with "Chantress" and continued with "Chantress Alchemy."
With a song, Lucy can control the wind and the water; she can bring castles and kingdo[...]