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    The Bronze and the Brimstone (Book #2 of The Verona Trilogy)
    The Bronze and the Brimstone (Book #2 of The Verona Trilogy)
    The Bronze and the Brimstone (Book #2 of The Verona Trilogy)
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    The Bronze and the Brimstone (Book #2 of The Verona Trilogy)

    By Lory Kaufman

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    THE BRONZE AND THE BRIMSTONE

    Book #2 of the Verona Trilogy

    What could go wrong in the 14th-century

    for three time-traveling teens?

    How about – EVERYTHING!

    Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln, three teens from the 24th-century, are trapped in 14th-century Verona, Italy. They’ve survived many deadly experiences by keeping their wits about them and by introducing futuristic technology into the past. Principal among these inventions is the telescope, which brought them to the attention of the rich and powerful.

    But standing out can get you into unexpected – situations. The nobles of Verona now believe Hansum is a savant, a genius inventor, especially after he brings them plans for advanced cannons and black powder. Being the center of attention is great, but the potential for trouble is now exponentially greater because people are watching Hansum’s every move.

    Meanwhile, artistic genius Shamira has fallen for a Florentine artist with bloody and disastrous consequences. Lincoln, considered an incompetent back home in the 24th-century, has blossomed – at least until he’s shot in the head with an arrow. And Hansum, after secretly marrying his new master’s beautiful daughter, Guilietta, is offered the hand in marriage of lady Beatrice, daughter of the ruler of Verona. To refuse could mean calamity for all the teens.

    Amazingly, none of this is their biggest challenge. Because a rash illness is spreading across Verona – and it is threatening to consume everyone.

    Do they have a future in this past?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLory Kaufman
    Release dateDec 30, 2013
    ISBN9780992161811
    The Bronze and the Brimstone (Book #2 of The Verona Trilogy)
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    Lory Kaufman

    “I write Post-Dystopian fiction. After society’s collapse, which is imagined in so many great dystopian stories, humans will either fade into history, with the dinosaurs, or, if it learns the right lessons, society will go on to construct a civilization to last tens of thousands of years. The books of THE VERONA TRILOGY are the exciting adventures of young people doing the latter.” -Lory KaufmanOn the artistic side of Lory’s career, he’s written, acted and directed children’s theatre and musical theatre. He enjoys art, especially sculpture. He loves science fiction and historical fiction and he has been deeply involved in the green movement all across North America. All this shows through when you read his work. Lory has three grown children and works and lives in Kingston, Canada.

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    • 5/5
      The final book in the Verona Trilogy does not disappoint the readers! This final ending is a bittersweet story of one desperately, passionately trying to retrieve last love through time. Will time travel be able to change Hansum's & Guiletta's fate without disturbing historical events? Can Hansum persuade the Council to permit him and his friends to try? Perhaps if Hansum and his friends become the perfect citizens, it will help in his cause.The 'Loved and the Lost ' also further explores the lives of Lincoln, & Shamira. With the changes in their lives, will they still want to help him or must he do it on his own if the Council agrees. Hansum's turmoil increases - as does situations encountered - and time passes by.This ha been an interesting series in the viewpoint of the author. This dystopian series is much more realistic and feasible than most others I have read. Although some of the authors reasons after the end of his final chapter, I do not fully agree with, I still feel the reasoning is well thought through and bears consideration.This book is recommended for YA of all ages. Adults will equally find this engaging.This series was very well written with but a few crude words. Because of those few crude words and a slightly excessive "mulling" over events by Hansum, I still cannot give a full Five Stars rating.Therefore in my review of this book, I offer a Four and a Half stars rating.*This book was gifted to me for and honest review, of which I have given.
    • 5/5
      This is the third and final book in The Verona Trilogy and I have read them all. I will say that it took me a few pages into this novel before I got my bearings since it had been a while since I had read the second book in the series. But once I did, I was back into the rich world that Mr. Kaufman has built for his three protagonists.In this book, Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln are trying to rescue Hansum's wife Guilietta from her fate and bring her into the future so that they can live, altogether now - happily ever after. The problem is, every time they go back in time to save her they make things worse. How will they overcome the obstacles placed before them so that they can move forward instead of backward?It's a learning process for all three as they train for their missions but experience love and loss along the way. Mr. Kaufman doesn't spare his characters as they try to "fix" things that sometimes just cannot be fixed. He writes in a fashion that has his reader turning the pages although I must admit that I was getting a touch frustrated with this one - I think we had one "adventure" too many before we reached the ending. The ending was satisfying but not what was expected so I guess that is good.Despite these being written for a young adult audience I found myself enjoying them.4.5
    • 4/5
      THE LOVED AND THE LOST by Lory S. Kaufman is an interesting Fantasy/Science Fiction/Teens. Book 3 in the "Verona" trilogy,but can be read as a stand alone. Although, I would recommend reading the other two in this trilogy,"The Lens and the Looker" and "The Bronze and the Brimstone". This is the final in the story of Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln,they start out in the 24 century and end up in the 14th century,Verona. These young teens have been on an adventure of a lifetime. Filled with love lost,love found again,tragedy,threats,and starting a new life. Fast paced,filled with danger,sacrifice,and of course love. An exciting conclusion to the "Verona"trilogy,with a few twists and turns and a lot of surprises. I think Young readers will enjoy this trilogy,as they learn history and can combine the two. An interesting tale of love and life.Received for an honest review from Pump Up Your Book.RATING: 4HEAT RATING: SWEETREVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction Reviews
    • 5/5
      This is the third and final book in The Verona Trilogy and I have read them all. I will say that it took me a few pages into this novel before I got my bearings since it had been a while since I had read the second book in the series. But once I did, I was back into the rich world that Mr. Kaufman has built for his three protagonists.In this book, Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln are trying to rescue Hansum's wife Guilietta from her fate and bring her into the future so that they can live, altogether now - happily ever after. The problem is, every time they go back in time to save her they make things worse. How will they overcome the obstacles placed before them so that they can move forward instead of backward?It's a learning process for all three as they train for their missions but experience love and loss along the way. Mr. Kaufman doesn't spare his characters as they try to "fix" things that sometimes just cannot be fixed. He writes in a fashion that has his reader turning the pages although I must admit that I was getting a touch frustrated with this one - I think we had one "adventure" too many before we reached the ending. The ending was satisfying but not what was expected so I guess that is good.Despite these being written for a young adult audience I found myself enjoying them.4.5

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