Calyx

"A useful point of departure for those interested in locating women writers of other countries..."--New England Review

The book is entitled The Calyx. The title is an acronym of sorts for the words Canadian Lynx, which in turn serve as a pun for the words Canadian Links. Readers will meet Jed, a Canadian oilrig driller and his antagonizing compatriots who became the links in discovering the truth behind what really happened to Lee Harvey Oswald, on the day he was shot, in Dallas, Texas, 1963. The setting crosses two borders and journeys throughout Canada, the U.S., Cuba and a tiny island, off the coast of Cuba, called Juventud. The plot introduces new medicine, new politics and new methods of making friends and love. It celebrates topics of respect, trust (or lack thereof) and a unique appreciation for the relationships that rise and fall between man and woman and man and nature. Numerous figures of speech permeate the script. A recurring cat motif aids the understanding of theme and a simple but effective drug, used and administered by an innovative 'risk taking' doctor, helps in understanding the meaning of the title. After all, a Canadian Lynx is a cat that possesses unique characteristics just as the Canadian link, Jed, possesses insights and instincts about people that play and have played a significant role in making and 'shaping' history. The Calyx is a book that ventures outside the box. If anybody has ever had doubts about anything, The Calyx is a must read! There is no doubt about it!

Can Libertus crack a case of brutal murders and shocking twists? A tale of corruption and intrigue, The Chariots of Calyx is the fourth instalment in Rosemary Rowe's gripping Libertus series. The perfect read for fans of Stephen Saylor and Lindsey Davis. 'Well-researched and eminently readable... Readers can enjoy the plot and soak up facts about Roman life and Language' - South Wales Argus Libertus, freedman and pavement-maker, finds himself in Londinium at the invitation of the Roman Governor when news arrives of the brutal murder of Caius Monnius, the chief corn-officer. Libertus is asked to investigate but his enquiries lead him in disparate directions. Who is the guilty one? The keeper of the granaries? The sinister Calyx and Glaucus, managers of the best chariot-racing team? Or Fortunatus, the handsome charioteer whose relations with the dead man's wife were reputed to be less than honourable? Not until Libertus finds a second corpse does he begin to understand what lies behind the corruption surrounding the interests of Monnius and the chariots of Calyx. What readers are saying about The Chariots of Calyx: 'I found the parallels between the Roman world and the modern one as intriguing as ever, especially the insights into corruption in high places' 'Combines wit, pace, intrigue and remarkable thought processes from our sleuth' 'Another addition to a first rate series of books'

Don't miss this epic fantasy romance between best friends who must overcome unrequited love, power-hungry parents, and even death to be together. Second chances take many forms… Violetta Benedetti knows how to hide things. She spent years concealing herself behind the persona her father expected of her. Now she hides in the dark corners of Vermagna’s underworld, lying low to keep her father from using her magic in his unending quest for power. But her biggest secret is her love for her best friend, who only knew her as Mercurio Benedetti, not the woman she is today. Now he's dead, and she’ll never be able to tell him the truth. Tibario Gianbellicci was dead. And then…he wasn’t. Reborn as an immortal, he has powers he never imagined. Powers his crime boss mother wants to tap into to destroy their longtime rivals: House Benedetti. But Tibario is hiding something, too: his best friend is a Benedetti—and the love of his life. With a second chance at life, he’ll have to risk revealing his heart. The Sacred Dark Book 1: Lord of the Last Heartbeat Book 2: The Immortal City Book 3: The Calyx Charm

Join Petal on the Calyx Moonlight Extravaganza Tour and read of the Myth of Calyx, which describes a tale of love, tragedy, and wonder! It is hoped that readers young and old find this tale enlightening. A Ferry Tale: Tale of the Calyx Isles, is a book written for generating funds for charitable giving. Ten percent of the net proceeds for each Book sold will be set aside for equal distribution to the charities listed on the back of the book cover. A note for atheists: In a response from one character of the book the term God is used 3 times you will see this on pages 19 and 20 (these pages are shown within the book preview for the paperback version of the book!!), feel free to modify the book using an alternate term of your choice for your child (please note that this will only be possible with the paper version of the book).

Defined as the first and the best fantasy novel in the highly competitive language of Kerala - Malayalam - Kalika makes her debut in English to enthral. Opening up a new world of intriguing human relationships and mysterious locales, The Calyx is personified by Kalika, her fragrance appealing, petals unfolding, and yet . . . .