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This is one of the best-written stories of pre-Conquest England.
Anand's characterizations of the Godwin family really brought them to life! Everyone should read this!

This is one of my favorite books written about pre-conquest England. The characters of Earl Godwin, Queen Emma, and all the Godwin children are really brought to life. You should also read the books that follow this one: The Norman Pretender and The Disputed Crown. However, this book is the best in the trilogy.

This book is the first of a trilogy written by Anand about the Norman Conquest of England and begins in 1036 when Alfred Atheling and 600 of his party were betrayed and massacred at Gildenford by Harold Harefoot, one of the claimants for the English throne. But, did Harefoot have help in the plot to betray the Atheling and lead him to believe he would be safe entering England? His mother Emma? Godwin, the Earl of Wessex? Brand the Woodcutter is innocently drawn into the plot and thus begins his years of service to the very powerful Earl of Wessex as the story then focuses on the reign of Edward the Confessor (Alfred's older brother), Godwin's great secret about the massacre at Gildenford and the events that eventually lead England toward it's destiny with Duke William of Normandy.

Since this is the first of a trilogy, William is a very minor character until the very end and I suspect the second book will have a lot more WOW factor as the story of Duke William and the 1066 Conquest of England unfolds. The ending of this book fell a bit flat for this reader and if one is only planning on reading this book it's not the greatest stand alone book on this period, I would recommend Helen Hollick's A Hollow Crown for a more thorough look at the era. While I very much enjoyed this book, and learning more about this lesser known period, I have to call this one good but not great, and definitely not worth the exorbitant prices being asked for the used copies of this book. Four stars.

Valerie Anand's debut novel "Gildenford" explores a horrific atrocity committed nearly a thousand years ago, and it looks into the character of kings and earls and their followers. Brand is the main character, who joined to serve his King, Harold Harefoot, only to be handed off to another, Earl Godwin. Godwin is a highly sympathetic, if complex character( He is complicent in the killing of Alfred Atherling and the slaughter of 600). Some character have good points, but are throughly unsympathetic(William, Duke of Normandy; Emma). Others are good, but do bad things in order to serve a higher purpose(Godwin; ultimately Brand). Edward the Confessor is seen as a decent man, but mediocre leader, and Harold Godwinson is seen as a good man too. The only truly evil character is Harefoot. Years pass in this novel, as alliances are formed and broken, and Brand loses ones he loves because of one of Godwin's sons. And events point forward to William's invasion in 1066. A very good read.

This is probably the best fictional account I have read of pre-Conquest England. From the early scenes of King Cnut and Emma, to the heart of the action with Earl Godwin, Harold Harefoot, and Harold Godwinson, this story unfolds with immense impact and action.

As a mystery writer with my first novel in its initial release, I am going to resist the temptation to categorize this mystery into any sub-genre. It is simply a fine read. Mathes is working at his best. There is a fabulous plot involving Nell and Molly's family. Nell is the mute who hasn't spoken in seventeen years since her mother's murder, and in this book, the sisters discover their grandmother too died under suspicious circumstances. The sisters launch their investigation, and that investigation takes them to both sides of the pond. THE GIRL AT THE END OF THE LINE is a terrific mystery and an enjoyable read.

"The Girl at the End of the Line" is a flight into fancy, and for mystery lovers who don't need much in the way of real characterization or believable events, this is the book for you! Two sisters bravely are making their way in the small-town South, selling antiques and caring for their grandmother. But grandma is murdered in her bed, the girls' antique shop is destroyed and a good friend is killed, a mysterious gem and a hint of grandma's secret past is unveiled, and--away we go! To England, and back to New England--from The Big Island to a small island refuge of a wealthy family, from a dog show to a horror show. And then a complicated (and slightly unbelievable) ending when the murderer is revealed and the 17-year-silence of the younger sister is miraculously broken as she speaks the words to solve the mystery.

Through it all, there are moments of wit and humor to lighten the tone and cause a chuckle from the reader. And there is certainly an inventive plot to keep us amused.

Molly and Nell O'Hara own an antique store in North Carolina. Nell doesn't talk after seeing her mother murdered when she was a little girl, so Molly has to interact with the world for both of them. Molly is stunned to find a program that shows that her grandmother, a poor seamstress who recently suffered a stroke, was once a famous Broadway actress. After the grandmother dies, Molly, determined to learn more about her mysterious past, drags Nell off to New York City and a serious of adventures that lead them through the world of Broadway theatre, Chinatown, England and eventually to a family they never knew they had -- one of whom seems to want to kill them. Molly and Nell are truly touching characters, very real, very believable and the story is a whirlwind read -- I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend. Mathes's other books are good, too -- the kind of books it's fun to curl up with on a rainy day.

Charles Mathes' new book The Girl At The End Of The Line is equal to his last two mysteries. He has once again masterfully created characters in such a way that they become unforgettable, lifelong friends and you find yourself thinking of them days, weeks, and months later wondering how they are getting on.

He brings Molly and her sister Nell to us in this latest adventure. Their mystery begins when they find an old theater program with their Grandmother's name as the featured player billed in a Broadway Show. They are amazed and puzzled as she has always been just "Grandma" to them in their tiny town. Their lives begin to unravel at a fast and furious pace with a wonderful blend of warmth and drama that you never have need of a bookmark.

Mathes obviously is a gifted intellect who knows how to make both the profound and the trivial entertaining. His books are saucy and witty, quite charming throughout and The Girl At The End Of The Line is no exception. Even Mathes' minor characters are endearing and woven into the plot beautifully and believably. Who can forget New York City and the sister's maze throughout the theater district and Dim Sum in China town and their European jaunt? The way it is woven into our hearts we feel as though we are there with Nell and Molly experiencing their anguish, suspense, frustrations and joys as they tumble through mystery after unfolding mystery.

The author knows his way about life in such an authentic manner that adventure, danger, or romance from tiny towns to the largest cities of the world touch us. It doesn't matter which chapter or place you're at in his books you're always left wanting more.

I've read all 3 of Mr. Mathes' novels. Each one was as least as good as the last. This one, The Girl At The end of the Line may even have been even better than the first two. This book started off quickly and never slowed down. The main characters (two young women) are thoroughly credible and very original. Their quest to uncover the mysteries of their family is like a high speed chase. Bouncing between North Carolina and New York City, then England and back, then Vermont, the pages fly by- yet the reader never really gets close to solving the riddle. In the end I was completely suprised, totally thrown off. Agatha Christie would be impressed. I highly recommend this book to all readers of fiction, and I encourage all Hollywood producers to consider what an interesting film this would make (I'd sure like to see it on the screen, although I'm not sure who could play the Chinese Pug Mr. Moto). Congratulations to the author on another spectacular contribution to American fiction.

Susan Howatch may be a woman with training in the law, but she gets inside the mindset of male priests in the Anglican Church (Episcopal Church in the U.S.) better than anyone else. This is a mystery, a suspense novel, a love story and a deeply psychological look at spiritual direction all rolled into one. The book begins with a man having a vision of a small country chantry (chapel). Outside the chapel is a unique suitcase. Is this god telling him to pack his bags and leave the monastary he has known for so many years? After intense spiritual direction, that I found riveting, he decides to leave. He goes on holiday, and while walking down the hall of the inn he is at, he see the suitcase of his vision! He has to meet the owner of the valise. She turns out to be a beautiful woman (much younger than himself). Will love ensue? What is god's will? This book will encourage you to consider the power of prayer and god's direction for your life. It will call you to wrestle with the possibility of healing and evil. This book began my love affair with each of the books in the "Starbridge" series. It could be the start of something special for you, too.

The second in the series of Starbridge books - Glamorous Powers - is the one I liked the best. IN this book we get to know Jon Darrow, who figured in the first volume Glittering Images as Charles Ashworth's spiritual director, more intimately. Whereas in Glamorous powers, seen through Charles Ashworth's eyes, he was the perfect super priest who knew everything, here we actually get under Jon's skin and see him as he sees himself: as a flawed, confused man with many problems, in particular concerning his relationship with women. Jon had spent several years in a monastery as a monk, but now, in his sixties, he receives a calling from God to leave the monastery and fulfil a mission in the world - but he doesn't know what. Nor is he certain if that mission includes marriage.
For anyone with an interest in Gnosticism and mysticism, this is a particularly interesting book - but such an interest is definitely not a pre-condition for reading and enjoying it! I'm not the only Howatch reader to have this as their favourite in the series. (...)

With the 2nd book in Howatch's Anglican trilogy, we explore the story of the monk who was the therapist in book #1. He is also 60 years old, a psychic and a vision from God sends him back into the world and out of the monastery. There is a great deal of counselling and angst in this novel as well. There isn't enough different about this novel to make it the same fascinating read as book #1 though. I've already bought book #3 and I hope we follow a different pattern with that one. He does find a new woman as part of his vision from God as her bag and her estate were specifically seen in it. The Anglicans must spend more time in analysis than Freud himself ever dreamed possible!

This review is for the first Ballantine Books paperback edition, November 1989, a volume of unknown origin found while cleaning out the bookcase. I decided to read it only because Amazon.com customers rated it five stars. Although I was raised as a Roman Catholic, and at age thirteen spent a year in the seminary, I soon became disenchanted with, and largely disinterested in, organized religion. Notwithstanding this bias, I'm glad that I read GLAMOROUS POWERS.

The plot opens in Grand Chester England at a quarter to six on Friday morning, May 17, 1940 in the cell of Jon Darrow, who for the past seventeen years has been a monk in the (fictional) Anglican Fordite Order of Saint Benedict and Saint Bernard. Jon is having a vision. He interprets this vision as God's instruction to leave the order and embark on a new, unspecified calling. Before Jon can leave, however, he must convince the Abbot General, Francis Ingram that his vision was a communication from the Holy Spirit and not an aberration of a disturbed psyche. There follows a fascinating mental dual between Jon and Francis.

This deep and literary exploration of psyches pervades the story. Before each chapter and section, the author liberally quotes from the works of W. R. Inge, particularly MYSTICISM IN RELIGION. Jon has mystical (glamorous) powers, healing powers, which Francis thinks are often nothing more than "parlour tricks." I thought of "Anglo-shamanism."

Although the story evolves within the institutions of religion, it does not tamper with faith or belief, so the reader need not worry about being upset by heresy or theological debate. The author confines polemic disputes between Anglo-Catholics and Roman Catholics, Low Church and High Church, to ritual, and treats these as external conflict rather than internal struggle. This story is not about religion, but about the psyche, with pervasive emphasis on the guilt and anger emanating from parental failures.

Jon Darrow has problems, "dis-ease" he would say. The larger than life character is Francis Ingram who unravels Jon's troubled psyche without revealing his own disturbances. At one point Jon shuns Francis and mires himself into a muck of troubles, and at page 296 I made a note that the story was getting a bit tedious. It revived, I thought, around page 339 with the return of my hero Francis. Indeed, the acerbic and witty letters written by Francis to Jon are splendid examples of writing at its very best.

One only gets small hints in 'Glittering Images' that there is a lot more to Jon Darrow than meets the eye, 'Glamourous Powers' is his story. After leaving his order after seeing a vision, Darrow tries to work out his vocation and in his attempt lets his ego and spiritual arrogance get the better of him which leads to tragedy, but also the offer of spiritual renewal afterwards. An excellent look at how spiritual leaders and mentors have their own failings and the fact that they also need to be helped and disiplined. It is an excellent argument against those who are completeley against charismatic renewal, but also against those who are totally for it without seeing the warning signs and the need to be answerable to someone who you trust but who who you also don't have a cosy relationship with.

The first and best of a family saga during the mid 1800s in England, when industry changes everyone's lives.

I can think of few better authors to take along on a long plane ride than Delderfield. God Is an Englishman is the first of a trilogy that runs a little out of gas by the end of the third book, but not in the first. To Serve Them All My Days got me hooked on Delderfield, and this series continued it. I can also recommend his book Diana. Alot of his works are out of print, although you can find them at liabraries, or Amazon's auction site -- or bookfinder.com

I am 15 and I loved God is an Englishman. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and the hours I spent on the 816 pages flew by. I found myself trying to finish my homework as early as possible so that I could get to the book before bed. It was also wonderful because it gave me so much to relate to in my Modern European History Class, where we are studying the same time period. I understand the events that we are learning about much more clearly because of Adam and Henrietta Swann. Everyone should read this book, I can't wait to read the other two!

This book has apparently stood the test of time. While I read it, I had no idea that it had been written 30 years ago. The historic details are magnificent, as is Delderfield's sense of English geography. The story is rather simple and predictable however. And the characters are too perfect. No character is this book is ever in danger of knowing failure, and to me, that detracts from their depth.

This book is a must read for any Anglophile. The story traces the development of a haulage firm that serves all of Enland and Wales and part of Scotland. While that is the major focus, the family life of the founder of "Swan on Wheels" is very much a part of it. In fact, all the characters involved are well presented with divergent and believable personalities.

When the Crown Prince (i.e. heir to the royal throne) Antony diTalora makes a visit to a neighboring country's refuge camp he is simply doing what he considers his duty. Jennifer Allen, the woman running the camp, knows that the Prince is simply there for the routine charitable press photo and not because he has a true calling to help ease the suffering of those in need. But Jennifer soon discovers she has underestimated the Crown Prince, while Antony cherishes the effect Jennifer has had on his heart. Nicole Burnham's debut novel was a finalist for the Golden Heart Award. Highly recommended.

This romance novel was one of the best I've read, especially for a debut author! I can't wait to read her next one.

Hang on for a happy ending! Antony and Jennifer's story is a fun yet serious story that travels from a relief camp teetering from one disaster to another, and a palace with more rooms than anyone can count.

The dialogue crackles, the attraction is immediate and the ending satisfying enough for everyone. I can't wait for her next!

This is a wonderful story, with likable, complex characters and a fast-paced plot. Even though it has the fairy-tale princess element, which I love, it also manages to tell an interesting story of a war-torn country and its refugees. If this doesn't sound like your typical romance, that's because it isn't--Going to the Castle is definitely in a class all of its own! Please read this book.

Nicole Burnham is a new author to watch. Her debut title, GOING TO THE CASTLE, which alternates between the realistic (and oh, so relevant) setting of a dusty refugee camp in a war-torn impoverished country, to the sparkling ballrooms of a neighboring Monaco-esque royal palace, is a breath of fresh air for series romance. I was rooting for spunky, smart Jennifer Allen from page one, and the dashing Prince Antony charmed throughout this well-written, intelligent, and delightfully romantic book! GOING TO THE CASTLE is an enchanting Cinderella tale by one of the most promising new series authors I've seen in a long while. Read, and enjoy!

A charming story about emerging sexual identity. This book continued to cast it's spell over me for several days after finishing it, my only criticism being that it zips by far too quickly--I would gladly spend more time with these characters. May this one hurry back to press, and may Deborah Hautzig return to young adult fiction.

My Mom bought this book for my when I was 12. This remains one of my favorite books, and I don't think any other book has become such a part of my identity. I think this book addresses the issue of friendship in girlhood, gay OR straight. If I ever have a daughter, I will pass my treasured copy on to her!

I was 15 when I first read this book (back in 1980) & it affected me very deeply. Until then I thought I was the only girl like me in the world & that I was somehow defective. Reading "Hey, Dollface" was a soul-satisfying revelation & gave me hope for my future. Truly, one of the ten most influential books of my life.

This is one of my favourite books.I thought it was very realistic at portraying a young girl such as Val's thoughts and feelings.I loved it so much I stole it from the library(I couldn't find it anywhere else!)

I can't believe this book is out of print, and I can't believe it was published in the 1970's. I read it as part of a review I'm doing on gay and lesbian fiction for young adults, and it is definitely one of the best I've read. I was a little disappointed with the lukewarm ending, but over all, the book's vermisimilitude is very impressive, and the courage of its message is considerable considering its time. The characters are the most believable I've encountered in most YA literature.

While I loved the hero, the heroine Mary struck me as being a bit of a Miss Martyr, as well as not very bright! If one could tell from his looks that Traywick was a gross bully, & feel uncomfortable with him at first meeting (and all the characters in the book felt this way!) why in heck would she end up giving him her son? It made no sense, no matter how "desperate" she was. I thought the plot of the lovers separated by war & misunderstandings was sweet enough, & appreciated when Nick rescued Mary from her situation, but in the end there was nothing memorable about the book, except for Nick's "disability", which he overcame pretty easily anyway. So...Not a badly written romance, but just barely recommended.

I started this book yesterday and finished it last night. Its a wonderful read! Traywick's character was written so well he made my stomach turn. If you can find it, snatch it up!

PRIDE always brings payback.
Nick Stanton returns from the war wounded and inherits his father's title etc. He is now the Duke of Vail. And a legend.

Lost in the mists of time, we soon learn that he has been searching for Mary Winters. And maybe afraid of finding her.

When he does find her, she is being charged with the attempted murder of her employer, Marcus Traywick. She soon learns that she will find no justice in the courts.

The only thing to save her is the announcement by the Duke of Vail claiming her as his wife.
The only thing she wants is Richard Traywick, her son. Therein lies the fascinating plot of His Secret Duchess.
All Marcus wants is revenge against Mary who dared to say no and then the Duke who whisked her away. Ah, and the plot thickens.
Save me from these silly women who think they have the answers.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- I would list all [almost all] of Wilson's books as keepers.

This is the forth Gayle Wilson Story I read in the past month. I just discovered her great stories and am trying to catch up on all the regencies she's written. The only thing I regret is that the story wasn't longer. All the characters were believable and interesting, whether they were the hero or heroine, or the villian.

HIS SECRET DUCHESS is truly one of the most remarkable books I have ever read. It was one of the first romance books I read and it definitely encouraged me to read more. I picked it up one night when I couldn't find anything else to read. And boy was I glad I did! Once I started, I couldn't seem to put it down.

From the first scenes we meet the young lovers as they have to say goodbye. They have an unforgettable lovemaking, exchange their vows and in the process concieve the one bond that sustain and bind them forever.

Nick goes off to war and Mary is left with their son and noone to turn to after her father's death. In desperation, she turns to the one man who vows to ruine her and the two men she loves most.

Years after Nick returns from battle scarred physically and emotionally, he learns Mary is in need of help and goes to her rescue. After that, what begins is a plot full of twists and intrigue. They fight together to get their son back and also rekindle a love that never ended.

HIS SECRET DUCHESS is one wild roller coaster that never leaves you bored for a moment. I have read it many times and will read it whenever I am in the mood to witness the power of love. Highly, highly recommended!

This gem is a great yarn for children - it should also be a compulsory text for technical managers, as it is a parable on the virtues of creativity and freedom of expression. (no kidding, or maybe just a little!)

It's like a Calvin dream (from Calvin & Hobbes). Same point of view, same imagination.

This book was mythical to me when I was a kid, importantly because there was a wonderful Dutch translation in 1976.

I didn't understand the educational value of it, but a lot of the fantasy words in that specific translation were so uncommon, that they made the book extremely interesting. Only now, I understand that I loved it because Tom is actually me.

In 1988, a new translation came, which is more concrete and easier to understand and therefore weaker. Even the Englisch original isn't as wonderfully weird as the Dutch translation of 1976.

Especially the translation of 'fooling around' into 'dollen' must have been the work of a genius (and is unexplainable in English).

I'm looking for it desperately!

Although this wonderful book is long out of print, the excellent Hutchinson Treasury of Children's Literature includes it with many of the pictures. The rest of the Hutchinson Treasury's not bad, either, my six-year-old's favorite book.

It's not available in the US, but you can order it from amazon.co.uk ...

The first time our family set eyes on this book was when we borrowed it from the mobile library that visits our village. It became a classic when the kids were young, and we went on to borrow it a number of times. Phrases from it became part of our everyday language such as lets do some "high up fooling around and low down fooling around", lets play "sneedball", and I think I'll go and "learn the nautical almanac". When our younger son reached 18 years of age we decided to buy him a copy as a joke present.... We wrapped it and presented it to him at our local pub where we were having a celebratory drink on his birthday. It was a present to be savoured. We ended up having a ceremonial reading in the pub, much to our great amusement. All the other customers wondered what all the laughter was about. Had they known they would have been as hysterical as we were. Whenever the family recalls great examples of children's books this is always at the top of the list. Its a cracking read for grown ups as well. I defy anybody not to laugh. We still have the book and still refer to it....

From the comments of other parents and various children's bookstore owners, as well as the fact that the rare used copies sell seemingly seconds after they become available, it is incredible that the two Capt. Najork books have been out of print for so long. (I once tried to put my name on a waiting list at a Toronto children's bookstore, and the clerk just laughed at me). The brilliantly innovative language -- try saying "Aunt Fidgit Wonkham-Strong Najork" and see if your palate isn't pleased -- sloppily perfect illustrations, and wonderful stories make for instant classics -- delightful for children and adults alike.

Wake up, publishers! There are a lot of very hungry Capt. Najork customers out there.

WOW, what a stellar debut book! A real page-turner from start to finish. I'll be watching the shelves for the next Ann Voss Peterson winner.

Fast paced, suspenseful, and a bittersweet past love that sizzles off the page. This book has a thriller edge to it that kept me turning pages late into the night.

A strong and interesting heroine, a conflicted hero and an intriguing mystery. Who could ask for anything more? A terrific debut from an author who writes with great maturity. I'm looking for many wonderful reads from Ann Voss Peterson.

Jane Myers Perrine

I have not read a Harlequin book in years, this one I could not put down. Not only was the main character beautiful and intelligent, her sophistication in dealing with a would-be murderer possibly linked to a family she could have called "in-laws" was a stroke of brilliance on the part of the author. Particularly interesting to me was the fact that I formerly worked at the City-County Building in Madison, WI and know the politics (real or imagined) of the court system. Keeping her wits about her while dealing with a former love was especially well done. I look forward to Ann Voss Peterson's next publication.

I'm a little late getting around to writing this, but I just finished Inadmissible Passion and had to pop over here to tell everyone who loves romantic suspense, to buy this book. I am a long-time fan of Harlequin Intrigues, so I've read a LOT of romantic suspense. I can say without reservation that Ms. Voss Peterson's novel ranks up there with the best.

Her heroine, Britt, is elegant, sexy and intelligent. And her hero, Jack, is positively to die for . I love the sexual tension between these two characters, it fairly sizzles! The story line is inventive and fast paced. If you're looking for a good legal suspense with a heavy dose of smoldering romance, you can't go wrong by picking up Inadmissible Passion. Enjoy!

PS Just a note to say that even though the author and I have the same last name, we're not related. Can't fault her though for her great choice

I have always loved this series. it starts out in our current day and then travels, By means of a well back to the feudal era of Japan. Back in the day of Monsters and Magic with Demons (Good and Bad)According to Inuyasha himself "Don't kid yourself, They're ALL bad".

Not the typical hero here. Inuyasha Grudgingly at first, saves Kagome (the modern Schoolgirl who falls in the well) from a monster after the Jewel of the four souls.
Upon saving her declares he is after the jewel himself. After a mishap with the jewel they go on search together to recover it.
Here begins thier journey.
The calendar has most of the characters here. Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, Miroku (the monk)and Sango. these make up Inuyasha's team of experts and friends, for one reason or another all want the same thing. The Jewel.
On the other side is Inuyasha's Brother Lord Seshomoru, Kikyo (The Priestess) and others. A few pages in here Show the possibility that Inuyasha loves Kagome more than he lets on to her.
The all time bad guy Naraku is in this as well, Kagura and others he has created or turned to his uses all after Inuyasha Kagome and the Jewel with hopes of ultimate power.

The colors are amazing in this beautiful calendar, Showing different seasons along with different scenes of the conflict on going in the show.
If you love the amazing show you're going to love this calendar.

I bought this calendar for my 11 year old daughter who is enthralled in anime in general and has a particular fascination of the InuYasha series that she shares with the friends. I largely discounted her interest in anime until I ran across the adult anime series "Hellsing". The vivid colors and fast action gave me an entirely different prospective on this genre of animation.

My daughter was bouncing off the walls with excitement when she received this calendar and I felt that I received more than my monies worth because of the beautiful colors and high quality of the paper and printing. This calendar is an excellent choice of gift for the teenager in your life; and you might want to order a second one for yourself. Order quickly before the year gets to far past.

I love Inuyasha so its really cool to wounder what day it is and look at my calendar.. But I think that they should have just put inuyasha in human form by him self and not the words new moon because if you watch the series you know what it means... Other then that its awesome.

Love it!!! I'm a huge fan of Inuyasha, and I was glad to see that the calendar focused on ALL the characters in the saga.Great pictures!

I bought the 2005 InuYasha calendar last year and couldn't wait for this one. I wasn't disappointed. The pictures are great! This isn't one of those calendars that just recycles images from the series. These pictures are unique. Some look like they are based on the movie versions of the characters, but that's fine with me. Almost all the characters have an appearance here, and human InuYasha marks every new moon for you. If you like InuYasha, and want to look at him every day, then buy this calendar!