The Sceptre [NOOK Book]

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Katya Becker, an Austrian immigrant living in the United States in the 1930s, returns to her homeland to investigate two ancient symbols from a prehistoric salt mine in The Sceptre, volume one of the Katya Becker trilogy. Once in Austria, she uncovers a Nazi plot to find a mythological sceptre with enormous power and must navigate this dangerous atmosphere to find answers. As Katya continues her quest, she discovers an unexpected connection to her ancient ancestors and the man she loves. With dramatic flashbacks ...
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The Sceptre

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Overview

Katya Becker, an Austrian immigrant living in the United States in the 1930s, returns to her homeland to investigate two ancient symbols from a prehistoric salt mine in The Sceptre, volume one of the Katya Becker trilogy. Once in Austria, she uncovers a Nazi plot to find a mythological sceptre with enormous power and must navigate this dangerous atmosphere to find answers. As Katya continues her quest, she discovers an unexpected connection to her ancient ancestors and the man she loves. With dramatic flashbacks to Celtic Europe in 600 BC, this heavily researched historical fiction novel includes appearances by 1930s contemporaries Maestro Arturo Toscanini, psychoanalyst Carl Jung, fashion photographer Sir Cecil Beaton and Austria’s Prince von Starhemberg. Katya Becker is a passionate, courageous heroine in this thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure.
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940014228336
  • Publisher: Thinker Media, Inc.
  • Publication date: 4/6/2012
  • Series: The Katya Becker Trilogy , #1
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • File size: 473 KB

Meet the Author

Dorothy Seymour Mills is an author, editor, and manuscript consultant of Austrian and German descent who was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She has lived in places such as New York City, Boston, Canada, and Ireland and has traveled extensively in Europe, where her favorite city is Salzburg. Her trips abroad also include visits to two ancient Keltic salt mines in Austria. She has published several nonfiction books, articles, and stories, and she was the first woman baseball historian. Dorothy is married to Roy Mills, a security specialist retired from the Royal Canadian Air Force, and currently lives in Naples, Florida.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 24, 2000

    Readers Write the Author Praising the Book

    I'm very grateful for the letters I've received from readers of The Sceptre. Historian Bruce Pauley says it's 'a gripping story, well told' and 'contains a large number of facsts that I can refer to in my history lectures.' Author John Weitz says it's an 'eminently fair view of the Austrians.' Editor Jules Siegel sayd it shows 'masterly command of the material...very entertaining and surprisingly funny.' Author Meredith Young-Sowers says it's 'marvelous...an extraordinary tale of romance, intrigue, spiritual dissscovery, and just plain great adventure.' Editor and author Chris Jennison says it's 'a very fine book indeed...demonstrates tremenous research...an irresistible tale of a woman's quest to understand her roots and passions.' Jean Ardell, director of the writing program for the U. of California, says it's 'not to be missed.' Dr. Carolyn Myss, author who appeared twice on Oprah, says it's 'magnificent...full of rich and authentic detail.' Countess Thun-Hohenstein of Austria says 'I was thrilled...read it in three days.' Mary Ellen Kollar, Director of Social Sciences, Cleveland Public Library, says it's 'a wonderful book.' Three other librarians wote me about how good the book is. And Prince Georg von Starhemberg of Austria says it is 'excellent...a thrilling story...your knowledge of European history is impressive...I enjoyed it very much.'

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