Mist-Torn Witches, Paperback by Hendee, Barb, Brand New, Free shipping in the US. . “You see? Céline shook her head, wishing she knew even a little more. When she and Céline had first been orphaned, they’d seemed easy targets for wandering soldiers, but Amelie had quickly proven that assumption wrong. We are introduced to the Fawe sisters in their small home and shop. Rhiannon’s eyes widened, and she tried to dodge around Kochè and make a run for the door. “I will have failed my father again.”, Céline had no idea what that meant, but she didn’t care. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. She was a marriage broker to the great noble houses, spinning a web of connections to increase wealth or bloodlines or to shore up weakening titles. . “Yes? “But I have no idea what will become of me now.”. Their eyes locked, and then Amelie nodded once, heading for the hearth. Free shipping for many products! Holding Rhiannon’s fingers, she felt a strong energy. News, commentary, and fiction by Barb Hendee, co-author of the Noble Dead saga (www.NobleDead.org); author of the Mist-Torn Witches series, the Vampire Memories … Céline pulled her hand away and dropped the glove. “Who’s that with them?” she asked, squinting. All around them, villagers in threadbare clothing began slinking away as quickly as possible, but Amelie kept her eyes on the soldiers. The Mist-Torn Witches (2013) Hardcover Paperback Kindle: Witches in Red (2014) Hardcover Paperback Kindle: Witches With the Enemy (2015) Hardcover Paperback Kindle: To Kill a Kettle Witch (2016) Hardcover Paperback Kindle She’s heard of your reputation in these matters, and she will not consent to the betrothal until she’s spoken with you and you have read her future. Captain Kochè filled the open doorway with his wet tabard dripping water onto the floor. Set in a dark fantasy world, with a hint of the supernatural, Novel of the Mist-Torn Witches (Book 1) ¡Gracias por compartir! Captain Kochè opened the door for her, but he kept his eyes on Céline, moving his gaze from her waist to her breasts. She was lovely, with smooth red hair, wearing a dove gray cloak and matching gloves. . Sisters Céline and Amelie Fawe can see into anyones past and future simply by touching them. Zelinka pushed the silver coins across the table. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She relied on speed and the element of surprise, and she could cut a man open in a matter of seconds with that dagger on her hip. “The last I heard, my brother’s marriage was a sealed bargain.” He shivered. As a result, both Céline and Amelie spoke differently than the villagers of Shetâna, saw the world a little differently, and sometimes used words no one else could understand. When she and Céline had first been orphaned, they’d seemed easy targets for wandering soldiers, but Amelie had quickly proven that assumption wrong. . Amelie set a steaming mug of the tea on the table. With a fresh stab of guilt, Céline closed her eyes. the repercussions of doing that were not something she wanted to face. As Amelie had gone back out to finish her errands, Céline was alone that afternoon when a soft knock sounded on the door. About The Mist-Torn Witches. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. As Céline watched this, she wanted to scream. Their little shop, with the bedroom upstairs, had been built just outside the village as if it didn’t quite belong with the other shops and dwellings. Did you need something?” The tone of her voice suggested that whatever he needed didn’t matter. Her reputation had spread as far north as the Vudrask River. She shared Céline’s lavender eyes and small nose, but she’d inherited their father’s straight black hair, which she’d cropped into a bob that hung just below her jaw. Jaromir wanted to sigh. But her open shock did not offend Rhiannon. “Could you please get it for her?”. “Yes. I’ll leave Corporal Pavel with you, but do what you can to find out what’s happening, and . Jaromir wanted to sigh. He was about to say more, but when he looked at his companion, the words died on his lips. At present, Prince Rodêk of the House of Äntes was in rule. Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2015. Praise for The Mist-Torn Witches: "Two sisters trying to make a go of their late parents' apothecary shop find themselves caught up in a rivalry between two princes in this engaging fantasy novel...Clues as to the sisters' magical heritage, hints of romance, threats both supernatural and human, and courtly intrigue combine for a fun fantasy mystery. The sisters have always relied on each another but as the story progresses they learn that they have more power to draw on than they realized. Céline and Amelie find temporary sanctuary with another member of the royal family but to earn their keep they must solve a string of bizarre murders that have plagued the area. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. I’ve suspected for weeks now.” He moved closer. They’d both been worried enough leaving their people for even one night, as in addition to Damek’s machinations they had another problem rearing an uncomfortably ugly head back home. I was hoping you would see me. Left to her own devices, she’d have told this Lady Rhiannon to run for the hills. “She is guilty. Now that his hair had dried partially, it looked even greasier. The orphaned Sisters Fawe had a tough life living in one of the poor villages of Droevinka, working the family apothecary and reading fortunes to survive. What a pleasant visit this has been.”. “My business is with your sister.”, Céline hurried over to stand between them. Céline had never seen anything so new or so fine. The Mist-Torn Witches (The Mist-Torn Witches series Book 1) - Kindle edition by Hendee, Barb. A series of bizarre deaths of pretty young girls is plaguing the village surrounding Prince Anton’s castle. Should I bring more of the bay leaf oil?”. At least you’ll be alive, Céline thought. Instead, it was a land of many princes, each one heading his own noble house and overseeing multiple fiefdoms. "—SciFiChick.com, "Hendee's The Mist-Torn Witches is a gripping read with absorbing characters, and plenty of danger around every corner. Droevinka had no hereditary king. . Anton and Damek were sons of the House of Pählen. . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Novel of the Mist-Torn Witches Ser. "— “Don’t let anything happen to the seer. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. “No . Read an Excerpt PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW. This is my private bedchamber.”. What interest could he have here? He was revolting: tall but with a protruding belly, greasy hair, and a stringy mustache that stretched all the way down past his chin. But one of the guards grabbed her easily and forced her to her knees. “I suppose I should thank you,” Rhiannon said, her voice shaking. In a small village in the nation of Droevinka, orphaned sisters Cline and Amelie Fawe scrape out a living selling herbal medicines in their apothecary shop. The old woman’s smile widened, chilling Céline to the bone. One of these items ships sooner than the other. She slipped out the door, leaving Céline reeling with her own thoughts. : The Mist-Torn Witches by Barb Hendee (2013, Mass Market) at the best online prices at eBay! “He often wears these, and he loaned me one. by Barb Hendee. “Please sit,” Céline said. “At least he’s gone.” She walked over and looked down at the silver coins. He would marry only the daughter of another great house. . The first wave of guilt washed through Céline, but she remembered the hard look on Kochè’s face when he’d said, Be sure you do. And second, what would Sub–Prince Damek do when he received Rhiannon’s answer? Witches in Red: A Novel of the Mist-Torn Witches - Ebook written by Barb Hendee. . “Tea would be most welcome.” She wore her white hair up in a simple bun on her head, and even through her wet cloak, she smelled like a dusty attic. “He has you falsely accused of adultery and strangled right there in your bedroom. Vampires Eleisha and Philip Mass Market Paperback $7.99. Yet before having children, he’d want a bride from one of the great houses. Will it do?”. With her back turned, she said, “I do thank you. Still, people came from nearby townships and villages just to see Céline, the seer, and have their futures read. What had just happened? She didn’t want to do this, so she prolonged her state of falling into a trance. “Yes. The door creaked and opened, and Captain Kochè stood on the other side. Will it do?”. “You wish me to read your future?” she asked. But he came inside and closed the door, and she stood up in mild alarm. “If you marry him, he’ll have you murdered.”. The state of the roads was criminal, but no one here complained to him anymore. May I bring you some hot tea?”. Will I be valued? She wore her mother’s red velvet gown a good deal of the time, and it fit her slight body snugly. “Be sure the girl says yes.”. . All about Reviews: The Mist-Torn Witches by Barb Hendee. She tensed, knowing that she was about to earn her silver coins. They’d both been worried enough leaving their people for even one night, as in addition to Damek’s machinations they had another problem rearing an uncomfortably ugly head back home. The Lavender and Thyme apothecary shop was quite respectable—and Céline was proud of it. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Barb’s short fiction has appeared in numerous genre magazines and anthologies. “You wish me to read your future?” she asked. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers “You want me to come?”, But Amelie was already running down the muddy path. But where Céline was slight, Amelie’s build showed a hint of her strength and muscle. However, I will probably go back and buy more in these series, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2014, Haven't read it yet came quickly and perfect order only thing is its a smaller size book. Please try again. Captain Kochè remained standing to one side of the doorway, still dripping on the floor, with his gaze locked on Céline’s waist. Rhiannon looked over at him absently. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. But Céline wasn’t about to insult her and bowed politely. Had she just seen someone’s future, like her mother had done? She insisted upon wearing breeches, a faded blue shirt, a short canvas jacket, and boots. She’d heard the name from several of her more prominent patrons, but no one who paid for Céline’s services would ever be closely connected to Madam Zelinka. The state of the roads was criminal, but no one here complained to him anymore. Captain Kochè opened the door for her, but he kept his eyes on Céline, moving his gaze from her waist to her breasts. She moved to the table and sat across from Madam Zelinka. This unexpected order left Jaromir in a state of confusion, but he nodded. Part of Novel of the Mist-Torn Witches Part of Novel of the Mist-Torn Witches. She closed the door behind herself. “He’s going after Céline!”. She was just an observer. The situation was blissfully clear to Céline. It was his right to choose between his sons, and should a victor be chosen within the next two years, then he would have the right to place his successor’s name on the voting list for the position of grand prince. It wasn’t that she blamed him—or that she was even given to haggling over a few cuts of meat. She was a marriage broker to the great noble houses, spinning a web of connections to increase wealth or bloodlines or to shore up weakening titles. She is also the author of the Vampire Memories series. Free shipping . But . The door creaked and opened, and Captain Kochè stood on the other side. Why should Anton pity the daughter of a baron who controlled a ridiculous number of silver mines? “Her father’s trying to trade her off again.”. Holding Rhiannon’s fingers, she felt a strong energy. Then two months ago, Anton had learned that Damek was negotiating to marry the daughter of a minor noble with an enormous dowry, large enough to dramatically shift the balance of power. “What do you suppose he wants?” Jareth said softly, putting the chops down and wiping his hands on his already bloody apron. “He often wears these, and he loaned me one. The problem here was that they didn’t know much at all, and the situation was growing dire. “I . Just don’t let anything happen to her.”. Rhiannon put on her cloak and went to the door. Céline winced inwardly. It was the apothecary shop that she owned with her sister. Amelie and Kochè hated each other, and neither bothered to hide it. She was just an observer. Noblemen tended to use their daughters like pawns on a chessboard, and that nearly always meant marrying them off by the age of sixteen. “A halfpenny, then, but you’re robbing me blind.”, She smiled at him and handed him a coin. 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