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Available September 2007 – Pre-orders June 15th, 2007 The Calabiyau Chronicles Book One Kandide Veil of the Mysts By Diana S. Zimmerman Illustrations by Maxine Gadd What if everything you abhor suddenly becomes all you have? What if your every repulsion instantly becomes your only hope? Welcome to Calabiyau—land of the Fée. But be warned; this is not the blissful fairyland of childhood tales. It is a world where intolerance, vanity, and exceptional beauty are the norm. Privilege is expected and ruthless deception is trumped only by absolute perfection. It is a land of magic, mystery, and monsters, both of the Fée and the forest. This is Kandide’s land and everything is about to change. Barely 20 in human years, Kandide is spoiled beyond belief, vain beyond control, and beautiful beyond compare. She is also heir to the throne and keeper of The Gift—the key to survival for all Fée. When a terrible accident happens, her mother mercilessly banishes her to the Mysts—a world where strange beasts roam the dark lifeless forest and even stranger Fée rule the land. Kandide must not only battle to survive, but she must battle her own repulsion for the Imperfects she is now like. Then she meets Jake. Hideous creatures, however, are just the beginning of her plight. Within Calabiyau, there is a presence far more deadly. Lady Aron is as beautiful as she is malicious. Joined by her prankster brother Teren—a wannabe magi, Tara—her tomboy sister, and a group of misfits, Kandide must challenge the darkest of creatures to face an evil far worse than she could have ever imagined. Lives are destroyed. Lessons are learned. And Calabiyau is forever changed—or is it? www.kandide.com www.noesispublishing.com "Everyone should experience Kandide's world. Her story is not only mesmerizing, it's important." Lynette Chapell – Motivational Speaker
Like her novels, Diana’s role in the performing arts, as well as in the world of business transcends the ordinary. She has been a performer, entrepreneur, and businesswoman since the age of eight when she invested all of her resources into a small magic trick. With a total capital outlay of 47 cents, Diana parlayed this investment into a spectacular 25-year career as "America's Foremost Lady Magician.” During that time, she also invented magic illusions for Lance Burton and David Copperfield, and remains a highly respected lecturer and teacher in this field. In 1974, with the help of legendary actor Cary Grant, Diana founded (and still sponsors) the Junior Magician's group at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle. Her transition into the corporate world saw the creation of CMS Communications, Intl.—a marketing communications agency whose clients include many of the Fortune 500. Today, Diana is CMS’ President and CEO. Her dazzling road of business achievements is paved with equally impressive writing credentials. Having had hundreds of articles published, Kandide: Veil of the Mysts is the first of her three fantasy adventure novels. She is also the co-author of a business book titled Where MarCom Went Wrong. An avid collector of faery art, Diana’s collection of bronzes, clocks, paintings, sculptures, books, and porcelains is one of the largest in the world, with pieces dating back to the 1700s. A painting by Maxine Gadd, now in her private collection, inspired the literary legacy of Kandide. |
