One little ancient British village still holds out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and Obelix are invited to help. They must face fog, rain, warm beer and boiled boar with mint sauce, but they soon have Governor Encyclopaedius Britannicus’s Romans declining and falling. Until a wild race for a barrel of magic potion lands them in the drink.
Tag: historical fiction
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Asterix Conquers America
When marauding Romans capture – and catapult – their pal Getafix into lands unknown, the shrewd and cunning Asterix and his able sidekick Obelix spring into action! But their journey leads them to a strange and dangerous new world, where they must face a tribe of Indians, a stampeding herd of buffalo and a medicine man with designs on their magic potion!
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Asterix vs. Caesar
Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy – and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar…
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The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You’ll roar with laughter as they outwit, outrun, and generally outrage the very people who are trying to prove them “only human”.
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Palace of Devotion
Orphaned as a child, Liu E travels to the capital Kaifeng, and later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was perceptive to state affairs, and often discussed politics with Zhao Heng. This tradition continued when he became emperor in 997.
Liu E is crowned empress after adopting the son of a concubine (later Emperor Renzong), and serves as regent of the Song Dynasty during the last two years of her husband’s reign. Liu E would continue to rule until her death twelve years later in 1033.
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Hengshan Hospital
Set in 1930s Shanghai, the drama follows Ma Tianming, a cunning conman who becomes entangled in a dangerous political conflict. After a twist of fate makes him a suspect in a case, he assumes the identity of Hengshan Hospital’s chief doctor, Cai Likun—only to discover that Cai is a member of the underground Communist Party. As he struggles to maintain his cover, Ma Tianming finds himself caught between survival and a greater cause.
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Gourmet in Tang Dynasty
No matter how bad things got, Xiao Xiao took comfort in knowing that food would always be there to comfort her. There’s just one problem with loving food. When you live in a world where being slim is hailed as the ultimate standard of beauty, an intense passion for food feels a bit like a curse. Which is why, on more than one occasion, Xiao Xiao has wished she could have lived during the time of the Tang Dynasty, where plump women were considered to be the epitome of beauty. Tired of being harassed about her size, Xiao Xiao wishes with all her heart that she could transport back in time. Little does she know, her wishes are about to come true! After passing out in the modern world, Xiao Xiao finds herself possessing the body of Yuan Wan Er, a painfully thin Tang Dynasty girl whose frail form has kept away all the potential suitors away.
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The Blood of Youth
Xiao Se, a penniless innkeeper with a mysterious past, embarks on a journey with young martial artist Lei Wujie. Along the way, they befriend skilled warriors and become entangled in power struggles between the martial arts world and the imperial court. As they face deadly battles and unravel hidden conspiracies, Xiao Se’s true identity is revealed, linking their journey to a throne dispute from twelve years ago.
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Love Like the Galaxy
Cheng Shaoshang, left behind by her parents who went off to war, faces challenges from a scheming aunt and struggles with estrangement from her family. Lacking love and security, she is cautious in choosing a marriage partner and meets three suitors: Ling Buyi, the emperor’s adopted son; Yuan Shen, a talented figure from Bailu Mountain; and Lou Yao, an aristocrat. Despite a rocky path to love, Shaoshang remains steadfast. Her involvement with Ling Buyi leads them into a mystery surrounding his family and identity and together they confront a national crisis, growing through their experiences and upholding their ideals.