A interstellar salvage team on the run from underworld enforcers are put on the trail of fabled worlds of the Three Kings.

Juliana Horatia Ewing's "Melchior's Dream and Other Tales" is a collection of enchanting short stories that embody the essence of Victorian literature. Ewing's writing style is characterized by its whimsical tone and attention to detail, making the tales come to life with vivid imagery and well-developed characters. Each story in the book explores themes such as morality, imagination, and the supernatural, appealing to both children and adults alike. The collection is a testament to Ewing's storytelling prowess and her ability to capture the reader's imagination with her captivating narratives. Juliana Horatia Ewing, a prominent English author of children's literature, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a teacher and a mother. Her deep understanding of childhood innocence and the power of storytelling is evident in the tales she weaves in this collection. Ewing's exceptional storytelling skills and her unique perspective on the world make her a standout figure in Victorian literature. "Melchior's Dream and Other Tales" is a must-read for lovers of classic literature and those seeking a delightful escape into the world of imagination. Ewing's timeless stories hold a universal appeal that continues to enthrall readers of all ages, making this collection a timeless treasure worth exploring.

In his golden years, Melchior has settled into a calm, steady existence, ready to live out the rest of his days in peace to soon face the God of his fathers. What he didn't expect was the biggest calling his long life had ever experienced! Word to the Wise: Melchior's Tale follows the journey of an aged Magi called to witness the coming of the Messiah long promised to his people. Coming from Hebrew descent and taught in the learned Magian art, Melchior struggles with a sign from the heavens and his aged body as he prepares to answer this obvious call from his God. What Melchior finds is that he will not be alone on this journey. Joined by his faithful and young servant Othniel and a lost teenage Roman named Stephanus, the journey of the ages begins as all of life ebbs and flows; with a death and a birth. These events and the message of the star drive the elder Magi into an adventure that will challenge both his failing physical stature, and his faith in God. Come along, as Melchior begins his last great quest to see what God is about to do for, not only Judea, his homeland, but for the world!

Om den dansk-amerikanske Wagnertenor Lauritz Melchiors (1890-1973) medvirken ved Bayreuth Festspillene 1924-1931

Tallinn, 1419. What links the Keeper of the Tower, a prostitute and a Flemish painter to a haunted house on Rataskaevu Street? All three claim to have seen a ghost near the house, and each is found dead soon afterwards. Melchior Wakenstede, apothecary and assistant bailiff, is charged with unearthing the truth. With a cultivated sense for justice, Melchior investigates the deaths and attempts to find out whether, as the denizens of medieval Tallinn believe, ghosts can reap their revenge upon the living. When a powerful merchant dies, Melchior perceives a corporeal connection between this and the other deaths. As Melchior becomes embroiled in the conflicts and rivalries between religious orders, merchant guilds and Teutonic Knights, all vying with one another for control of the town, what he discovers is more incredible and more terrible than any ghost.