hearts of stone simon scarrow

A STUNNING SECOND WORLD WAR THRILLER SET IN OCCUPIED GREECE FROM THE AUTHOR OF BLACKOUT AND DEAD OF NIGHTThe fierce courage of the men and women of the Greek Resistance is brought to vivid life in Sunday Times bestseller Simon Scarrow''s powerful novel. ''Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal'' Sunday Times* ''Compulsively readable . . . A moving tribute to Greek resistance during the Second World War'' Clare Mulley* ''So startlingly good, so utterly readable . . . Simon Scarrow has done it again: another barnstorming book'' Manda Scott1938. A perfect summer on the Greek island of Lefkas for three young people untroubled by the simmering politics of Europe. Peter, visiting from Germany while his father leads an archaeological dig, has become close friends with locals Andreas and Eleni. As the world slides towards conflict and Peter is forced to leave, they swear to meet again.1943. Andreas and Eleni have joined the partisan forces resisting the German invasion. Peter has returned - now a dangerously well-informed enemy intelligence officer. A friendship formed in peace will turn into a desperate battle between enemies sworn to sacrifice everything for the countries that they love . . .What readers are saying about Hearts of Stone:''I felt as though I was right there . . . in the fire fights between the andartes and their Italian and German foes''''Fascinating and very enjoyable . . . Highly recommended''''I couldn''t put this book down''''The usual blend of gripping plot with historical accuracy . . . another triumph from Scarrow''''[Simon Scarrow] certainly understands the power of an action-packed narrative'' Daily MailHAVE YOU READ DEAD OF NIGHT OR BLACKOUT YET? THE FIRST TWO CRIMINAL INSPECTOR SCHENKE THRILLERS, SET IN WORLD WAR II BERLIN. AVAILABLE NOW.

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YOU CAN PRE-ORDER A DEATH IN BERLIN, THE NEW BERLIN WARTIME THRILLER FROM SIMON SCARROW, NOW - COMING MARCH 2025''A compelling, atmospheric page-turner'' STEVE CAVANAGH''Gripping and compelling . . . balances immersive historical scene-setting with masterful plotting'' DAN JONES''A seriously gripping story - an outsider hero in jeopardy, a world of brooding danger, and an entirely, terrifyingly believable denouement'' OWEN MATTHEWSBERLIN, JANUARY 1940Germany has conquered Poland. The world is praying for peace. At home, the Nazi Party''s hold on power is absolute. One freezing night, an SS doctor and his wife return home from an evening out. By sunrise, the doctor will be lifeless in a pool of blood. There is pressure to record the incident as a suicide, but the first evidence uncovered by Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke points to a chillingly staged murder. The investigation is swiftly blocked by Schenke''s superiors, but he can''t let it go. When he uncovers links to the mysterious death of a child, a terrifying secret begins to emerge. In times of war, under a ruthless regime, there are places no man should ever enter. And Schenke fears he may not return alive . . . ''A chilling and accomplished historical thriller'' VASEEM KHAN ''An absolute stone-cold page-turner'' S. G. MacLEAN

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THE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROWAD 63. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up. War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fate of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero. Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW!Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:''Scarrow''s novels rank with the best'' INDEPENDENT''Always a joy'' THE TIMES''Gripping'' SUNDAY EXPRESSReaders love Simon Scarrow''s novels''Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Everything you''d come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Tyrant of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 24) - Simon Scarrow

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROWThe city of Rome. The most dangerous place in the Empire. The fates of military heroes Macro and Cato lie in Emperor Nero's bloody hands . . .AD 62. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up. War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fates of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero. Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW!Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:'Scarrow's novels rank with the best' INDEPENDENT'Always a joy' THE TIMES'Gripping' SUNDAY EXPRESSReaders love Simon Scarrow's novels'Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read' 'A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading' 'Everything you'd come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!' NO. 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 16TH NOV 2025

Objev podobné jako Tyrant of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 24) - Simon Scarrow

IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE''S PROPHECY is the powerful sixth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire seires. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily Express The Adriatic Sea, AD 45. Cato and Macro, centurions of the Roman army, are horrified to learn that they face possible execution after the death of their commanding officer. Fortunately, the Emperor''s secretary is willing to offer them an alternative: to join the marines and hunt down a band of brutal pirates who are decimating not only Rome''s reputation, but also a critical supply chain.As they discover the true horror of battle at sea, Macro and Cato must also remember their real mission: to recover from those pirates a set of scrolls that hold secrets vital to the future of the Roman Empire. Rome will do anything to get them back...

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The Sunday Times bestsellerAD 54. Claudius is dead. Rome is in turmoil. And two brave heroes of the Roman army face the challenge of their lives. Simon Scarrow''s DAY OF THE CAESARS is not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. ''A new book in Simon Scarrow''s series about the Roman army is always a joy'' The TimesThe Emperor Claudius is dead. Nero rules. His half-brother Britannicus has also laid claim to the throne. A bloody power struggle is underway. All Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro want is a simple army life, fighting with their brave and loyal men. But Cato has caught the eye of rival factions determined to get him on their side. To survive, Cato must play a cunning game, and enlist the help of the one man in the Empire he can trust: Macro.As the rebel force grows, legionaries and Praetorian Guards are moved like chess pieces by powerful and shadowy figures. A political game has created the ultimate military challenge. Can civil war be averted? The future of the Empire is in Cato''s hands...IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!PRAETORIAN is the gripping eleventh novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. ''A new book in Simon Scarrow''s series about the Roman army is always a joy'' The TimesAD 51. Legionaries Cato and Macro have forged a bond that has survived war, rebellion and torture. Yet nothing has prepared them for a daunting mission on the deadliest battlefield of all: the bloody streets of Rome.Traitors are threatening to plunge the Empire into bloody chaos and no one can be trusted. The Emperor has ordered Cato and Macro to go on a deadly mission, working undercover to root out the traitors before Rome tears itself apart.As the true scale of the corruption dawns, they realise they are facing terrifying odds. Two men against many, in a desperate race to save not only the Empire, but each other...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s compelling novels: ''Gripping and moving'' The TimesAD 42, Germany. Tough, brutal and unforgiving. That''s how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right now.Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another.On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE''S CONQUEST is the thrilling second novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s compelling historical novels: ''Gripping and moving'' The TimesBritannia, AD 43. Bleak, rainy and full of vicious savages, Britannia is a land that Cato, solider of the Second Legion, wishes Rome didn''t want to conquer. And as right-hand man to Centurion Macro, Cato sees the very worst of his native Britons, battling alongside his commander in bloodier combat than he could ever have imagined.But the Britons are fighting back with Roman weapons - which means someone in their own ranks is supplying arms to the enemy. Cato and Macro are about to discover even deadlier adversaries than the British barbarians...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE''S PREY is the thrilling fifth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping historical novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily ExpressBritannia, AD 44. The time has come to claim Britain for the Empire. Centurions Cato and Macro are preparing for what their leaders say will be the final battle against those natives refusing to accept the civilising force of Rome. The British savages will surely stand no chance against the might of the unstoppable Roman army.But young Cato is more concerned about hot-headed cohort commander, Maximius, than about the enemy, and with Roman troops being brutally slaughtered, even grizzled veteran Macro is having doubts about the promised ease of their success. Will they be victorious - or will the battle cost both of them more than they could ever imagine?

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The gripping and action-packed new Roman army adventure in the Eagles of the Empire series by Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Scarrow. The perfect read for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the Empire''s enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea. Now once again they are on a mission that will imperil their lives and those of all who serve with them. Loyal to the last to their comrades in battle, fearless in the face of the most brutal or barbaric opponents, they are the finest men the Emperor can call on in the service of Rome. IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!Praise for Simon''s novels:''Scarrow''s [novels] rank with the best'' Independent''Blood, gore, political intrigue'' Daily Sport ''Always a joy'' The Times

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE AND THE WOLVES is the gripping fourth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. ''A new book in Simon Scarrow''s long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy'' The TimesBritannia, AD 44. Occupation is never easy. The enemy is butchering their supply convoys, their garrison town is starving and the truce with the locals is uneasy at best. Young Cato, newly promoted, and veteran centurion Macro are ordered to train the Wolves and the Boars, two cohorts of barbarian Britons, and introduce them to the brutal drills of the Roman Imperial Army. Macro is confident they''ll win the natives over, but Cato worries about putting weapons into the hands of potential rebels.Ultimately, only one thing matters: is there a difference between the enemy at their gates, and the allies in their own camp?

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IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! CENTURION, a no. 1 bestseller, is the unputdownable eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. 'A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy' The Times AD 46. Roman army officers Cato and Macro have survived many dangerous missions together. They look out for one another. They're faithful to their Emperor. And from their men they demand bravery and ruthless efficiency. With the news that Rome's old enemy, Parthia, is poised to unleash its might against the border kingdom of Palmyra, Cato and Macro must embark on a desperate quest to protect the Empire. Outnumbered and deep in treacherous territory, they will have to endure a pitched battle that will test their courage and loyalty as never before...

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NOW A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!THE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROW - THE PERFECT BOOK FOR THE SEASON OF ROME!ROME AND BOUDICA. A DUEL TO THE DEATH.AD 61. Britannia is divided.The rebel horde has been defeated. But the leader, Boudica, and her remaining warriors are still at large. With them is the eagle standard of the Ninth Legion, taken in ambush, flaunted as proof that Rome can yet be beaten. The embers of rebellion are still glowing . . . The toll has been heavy, with countless men lost, and major towns in ruins. The bodies of the dead are strewn across the streets. And for Centurion Macro, there is the scarring knowledge that his mother perished in the attack on Londinium.As Macro''s heart burns for revenge, he and his comrade-in-arms Prefect Cato are tasked with hunting down the remnants of the enemy army. There can be no peace until the queen is captured or killed. And Roman honour will only be restored when the eagle standard has been recovered.IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:''Scarrow''s novels rank with the best'' INDEPENDENT''Always a joy'' THE TIMES''Gripping'' SUNDAY EXPRESSSunday Times No. 6 hardback bestseller 17.11.24

Objev podobné jako Revenge of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 23) - Simon Scarrow

IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!WHEN THE EAGLE HUNTS is the compelling third novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. For fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. ''Scarrow''s [novels] rank with the best'' IndependentBritannia, AD 44. Cato, a thoughtful junior officer in the Roman army, and his commanding centurion, Macro, are simply pawns in Rome''s lust to conquer Britain. During the freezing winter, the two men and their legion fight the native savages in hand-to-hand battles that haunt Cato for days after.But in a place full of enemies, the most vicious are the Druids of the Dark Moon; brutal, merciless men who have captured the wife and children of General Plautius himself.So Macro and Cato are given a mission: to travel deep into enemy territory and recover the hostages. If they fail, the fate of the Roman army may just hang in the balance...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE IN THE SAND is the action-packed seventh novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell. ''Scarrow''s [novels] rank with the best'' IndependentJudaea in AD 46. Roman centurions Cato and Macro have been posted to Judaea for a ''hearts and minds'' operation. The Empire needs to win over the locals after some of their religious figures have started revolts - and since the Romans crucified the last charismatic Judaean leader, the natives'' rebellions have become bolder.Not only are these small villages causing trouble, but there are also thousands of Parthians eager to fight Rome. With the threat of suicide attacks and even all-out war, Cato and Macro have their peace-keeping work cut out...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE LEGION is the action-packed tenth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.''Scarrow''s [novels] rank with the best'' IndependentEgypt, AD 49. Cato, one of the youngest Prefects of the Roman army, and Centurion Macro have a tough posting: to track down and destroy a gang of former gladiators who have turned to piracy. Driven by vengeance, these hardened brutes have been defiling temples, sinking Roman ships, and slaughtering men, women and children.What''s worse is that they are doing it all under the name of Macro and Cato, in an attempt to stir up a rebellion against the occupying forces. And it''s working. If Macro and Cato don''t stop the pirates in time, it could be the beginning of the end for the Roman Empire...

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TRAITORS OF ROME: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAn enthralling Cato and Macro adventure from bestselling author Simon Scarrow. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. AD 56. Battle-hardened veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro are garrisoned at the eastern border, aware that their movements are constantly monitored by spies from dangerous, mysterious Parthia. But the enemy within could be the deadliest threat to the Legion ... and the Empire. There''s a traitor in the ranks. Rome shows no mercy to those who betray their comrades, and the Empire. But first the guilty man must be discovered. Cato and Macro are in a race against time to expose the truth, while the powerful enemy over the border waits to exploit any weaknesses in the Legion. The traitor must die ... Praise for Simon Scarrow''s bestselling novels: ''Blood, gore, political intrigue...A historical fiction thriller that''ll have you reaching for your gladius'' Daily Sport''Gripping... ferocious and compelling'' Daily Express''Brilliantly told adventures ... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow''s high standards'' Sunday Sport

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!The Sunday Times bestseller. INVICTUS is a gripping, authentic and exciting novel of the Roman army from bestselling author Simon Scarrow. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.It is AD 54. The soldiers of the Roman army patrol a growing Empire, from the Mediterranean to the North Sea, from the Atlantic to the banks of the Nile. Rome brutally enforces its rule, and its legions are the most efficient and aggressive fighting force in the world. Two battle-scarred veterans of this army, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, have survived years of campaigning in Britannia and have been recalled to Rome. Their time in the teeming, dangerously political city is short, and soon they are travelling with the Praetorian Guard to Spain, a restless colony where simmering tension in the face of Roman rule is aggravated by bitter rivalry amongst the natives. The challenges that face two old friends and their comrades in arms are unlike any they have seen before - in a land that declares itself unconquerable...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!A Sunday Times bestseller. Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.Simon Scarrow''s veteran Roman soldier heroes face a cunning and relentless enemy in BRITANNIA, the unforgettable fourteenth novel in the bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Roman Britain, AD 52. The western tribes prepare to make a stand. But can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries?Wounded Centurion Macro remains behind in charge of the fort as Prefect Cato leads an invasion deep into the hills. Cato''s mission: to cement Rome''s triumph over the natives by crushing the Druid stronghold. But with winter drawing in, the terrain is barely passable through icy rain and snowstorms.When Macro''s patrols report that the natives in the vicinity of the garrison are thinning out, a terrible suspicion takes shape in the battle-scarred soldier''s mind. Has the acting Governor, Legate Quintatus, underestimated the enemy? If there is a sophisticated and deadly plan afoot, it''s Cato and his men who will pay the price...Includes maps, chart and author Q&A.

Objev podobné jako Britannia (Eagles of the Empire 14) - Simon Scarrow

A stunning novel of courage, camaraderie and deadly enemies from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Centurion and The Emperor''s Exile.AD 58. BRITANNIA. TENSION IS SIMMERING. DANGER LIES ROUND EVERY CORNER FOR ROME''S BRAVE SOLDIERS ...Fifteen years after Rome''s invasion of Britannia, centurion Marco is back. The island is settled now, bustling with commerce. Macro''s goal is to help run his mother''s Londinium inn, and exploit his land grant. He''s prepared for the dismal weather and the barbaric ways of the people. But far worse dangers threaten all his plans. A gang led by an ex-legionary rules the city, demanding protection money and terrorising those who won''t pay up. The Roman official in charge has turned a blind eye. Macro has to act. He needs the back-up of the finest soldier he knows: Prefect Cato. But Cato is in distant Rome. Or is he? As the streets run red with blood, the army''s heroes face an enemy as merciless and cunning as any barbarian tribe. The honour of Rome is in their hands ...For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane - unputdownable fiction from an author who knows the Roman world like no other. IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROMEPraise for the Eagles of the Empire novels: ''Scarrow''s novels rank with the best'' Independent''Blood, gore, political intrigue'' Daily Sport''Always a joy'' The Times(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Limited

Objev podobné jako The Honour of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 20) - Simon Scarrow

An epic military adventure novel pits Roman army heroes Macro and Cato against Boudica: the terrifying Queen of the Britons. From bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of Death to the Emperor and The Honour of Rome1st-century Britannia is the setting for an epic and action-packed novel of tribal uprisings, battles to the death and unmatched courage in the Roman army ranks. The 22nd Eagles of the Empire novel.Two heroes of the Roman army - Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, now battle-scarred veterans, tough and resilient - lead their best men into the midst of an enemy both fearless and resourceful. Far from Rome in cold, rainy, unwelcoming Britannia, the soldiers need all their training to stand strong and undaunted as constant attacks challenge morale. And a leader like no other sends fear through the ranks: Boudica.A stunning and unforgettable story of warfare, courage and sacrifice as brave men face an enemy who will fight to the death to free her people from the rule of the Empire!(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Objev podobné jako Rebellion (Eagles of the Empire 22) - Simon Scarrow

IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE BLOOD CROWS is the unputdownable twelfth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily Express Britannia, AD 51. For nearly a decade, the Roman Empire has fought to assert its hold over Britannia. But relentless opposition from native tribes led by the fanatical King Caratacus threatens to destroy everything.Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are dispatched from Rome to aid the campaign. Placed in command of an outpost in the remote western mountains, they face a challenge even more deadly than the unremitting attacks of barbarian forces. For they must wrench control of the fort from Centurion Quertus, a man who wages a savage personal war and inspires a loyalty in his men above their bond with Rome. With dangerous enemies on both sides, Cato and Macro face the fight of their lives to bring peace to the most perilous frontier in Europe.

Objev podobné jako The Blood Crows - Simon Scarrow

THE FIELDS OF DEATH is the epic final novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell.1809. Viscount Wellington and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte have made their mark as military commanders. Lifelong enemies, they both believe their armies are strong enough to destroy any rival. But in war victory can never be certain.While Wellington''s success continues in Spain, Napoleon feels the sting of failure. Yet despite a disastrous Russian campaign and humiliating defeat at Leipzig, he persists in fighting on.With Napoleon''s power waning, the newly titled Duke of Wellington is perfectly placed to crush the tyrant. But his enemy refuses to surrender, and so the two giants must face a final reckoning on the bloody battlefield of Waterloo...

Objev podobné jako The Fields of Death (Wellington and Napoleon 4) - Simon Scarrow

AD 60. Britannia. The Boudica Revolt begins . . .Macro and Cato - heroes of the Roman Empire - face a ruthless enemy set on revenge The Roman Empire''s hold on the province of Britannia is fragile. The tribes implacably opposed to Rome have grown cunning in their attacks on the legions. Even amongst those who have sworn loyalty, dissent simmers. In distant Rome, Nero is blind to the danger.As hostilities create mayhem in the west, Governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus gathers a vast army, with Prefect Cato in command. A hero of countless battles, Cato wants his loyal comrade Centurion Macro by his side. But the Governor leaves Macro behind, in charge of the veteran reserves in Camulodunum. Suetonius dismisses concerns that the poorly fortified colony will be vulnerable to attack when only a skeleton force remains. With the military distracted, slow-burning anger amongst the tribespeople bursts into flames. The king of the Iceni is dead and a proud kingdom is set for plundering and annexation. But the widow is Queen Boudica, a woman with a warrior''s heart. If Boudica calls for death to the emperor, a bloodbath will follow.Macro and Cato each face deadly battles against enemies who would rather die than succumb to Roman rule. The future of Britannia hangs in the balance.''Scarrow . . . has the gift of combining wide knowledge of the period with a page-turning narrative'' Sunday TimesSIMON SCARROW: 5 MILLION BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE!

Objev podobné jako Death to the Emperor (Eagles of the Empire 21) - Simon Scarrow

YOU CAN PRE-ORDER A DEATH IN BERLIN, THE NEW BERLIN WARTIME THRILLER FROM SIMON SCARROW, NOW - COMING MARCH 2025THE STUNNING SECOND WORLD WAR THRILLER FROM THE CELEBRATED SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROWThe Richard and Judy Bookclub PickThe Times Top Ten bestseller ''A wonderfully compelling thriller, reeking of authenticity, and a terrific depiction of the human world within the chilling world of the Third Reich'' Peter JamesBerlin, December 1939 As Germany goes to war, the Nazis tighten their terrifying grip. Paranoia in the capital is intensified by a rigidly enforced blackout that plunges the city into oppressive darkness every night, as the bleak winter sun sets. When a young woman is murdered, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke is under pressure to solve the case, swiftly. Distrusted by his superiors for his failure to join the Nazi Party, Schenke walks a perilous line - for disloyalty is a death sentence. The discovery of a second victim confirms Schenke''s worst fears. He must uncover the truth before evil strikes again. As the investigation takes him closer to the sinister heart of the regime, Schenke realises there is danger everywhere - and the warring factions of the Reich can be as deadly as a killer stalking the streets . . . Readers love BLACKOUT:''Superb thriller, with a heroic anti-Nazi Kripo detective . . . I look forward to more books about him'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Highly recommended . . . A top-class murder case set in war-time Berlin'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Fantastic . . . Keeps you guessing and in suspense until the end'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Great story about the excessive Nazi regime . . . Really loved this book'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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THE GENERALS is the compelling second novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Wellington and Napoleon quartet. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell.In the turbulent aftermath of the French Revolution Napoleon Bonaparte stands accused of treachery and corruption. His reputation is saved by his skill in leading his men to victory in Italy and Egypt. But then he must restore order in France and find peace or victory over her enemies: England - and Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington).Wellesley is leading a vast army in India, where British interests are under threat. The campaign will result in the creation of the Raj - the jewel in the British Empire''s crown. Wellesley returns to England a hardened veteran and more determined than ever to end France''s domination of Europe.Both Wellesley and Napoleon intend to win - whatever the cost. Who will ultimately succeed?

Objev podobné jako The Generals (Wellington and Napoleon 2) - Simon Scarrow

YOUNG BLOODS is the first gripping novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Wellington and Napoleon quartet. Perfect for fans of Robert Harris.Arthur Wesley (the future Duke of Wellington) was born and bred to be a leader. With a firm belief that the nation must be led by a king, the red-coated British officer heads for battle against the French Republic, to restore the fallen monarchy.Napoleon Bonaparte joins the French military on the eve of the Revolution. He believes leadership is won by merit, not by noble birth. When anarchy explodes in Paris he''s thrust into the revolutionary army poised to march against Britain.As two mighty Empires embark on a bloody duel, Wesley and Bonaparte prepare to face a sworn enemy, unaware that the fate of Europe will one day lie in their hands...

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FIRE AND SWORD is the unputdownable third novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. A must read for fans of Robert Harris.1804. Napoleon Bonaparte is Emperor of France, his ultimate aim: to rule Europe. After defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, he wins a glorious victory against Austria at Austerlitz. He then deposes the Spanish king and places his own brother on the throne. But he is yet to triumph over his most hated enemy: Great Britain.Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington) throws himself into the British campaign in Europe. After glory in Portugal, he commands the army in a series of triumphant battles across Spain. For those living reluctantly under French rule, his victories suggest that Napoleon''s progress is not inexorable: freedom can be restored...

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''[A] gripping tale of the Great Siege of Malta...Ferocious and compelling it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice'' **** Daily ExpressSWORD AND SCIMITAR is the compelling tale of the Great Siege of Malta from Simon Scarrow, bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Conn Iggulden and Robert Harris. ''This lively, absorbing novel will not disappoint'' The Sunday Times1565, Malta: a vital outpost between the divided nations of Europe and the relentlessly expanding Ottoman Empire. Faced with ferocious attack by a vast Turkish fleet, the knights of the Order of St John fear annihilation. Amongst those called to assist is disgraced veteran Sir Thomas Barrett. Loyalty and instinct compel him to put the Order above all other concerns, yet his allegiance is divided. At Queen Elizabeth''s command, he must search for a hidden scroll, guarded by the knights, that threatens her reign. As Sir Thomas confronts the past that cost him his honour and a secret that has long lain buried, a vast enemy army arrives to lay siege to the island...

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Roman army heroes Macro and Cato have the fate of the Empire in their hands when rebellion breaks out Crete. A riveting and epic adventure in the acclaimed and bestseller Eagles of the Empire series. AD 48. The friendship between Roman Centurions Cato and Macro is rock solid. Returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign, they are shipwrecked when an earthquake strikes the island of Crete. Struggling ashore they discover panic, devastation and a slave revolt. Led by a gladiator called Ajax, the enslaved men are driven by a bloodthirsty desire for revenge that renders them almost invincible.Taking control of the shaken men of the local garrison, Cato and Macro must save the province, before the rebellion can threaten the Empire itself...What readers say about The Gladiator''Superb storylines . . . tremendous enjoyment'' *****''One of the most gripping novels of this series'' *****''A beautifully scripted novel I couldn''t stop reading'' *****''A glorious read. Enjoy'' *****

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*Now available as a full-length novel! Originally published in five ebook parts*AD 18, Britannia.The Roman Empire rules much of the known world. Beyond the northern frontier lies Britannia, where ceaseless feuding amongst the Celts leaves the island vulnerable to Rome''s ambitions.Caratacus, son of a powerful king, has no premonition of destiny when he is dispatched to train with the Druids. A brutal regime transforms the young prince into a warrior with unparalleled military skills - and the strategic cunning essential to outwit a stronger enemy.Nothing can prepare a man for the vicious reality of war. When Caratacus''s father takes a stand against aggressive neighbouring tribes, the combat exercises are over; this is a fight to the death. Only the most ruthless of tactics offer any hope of victory. But Caratacus, and the loyal comrades willing to ride with him into hostile terrain, are ready to do whatever it takes - and endure any hardship - to defeat those set on destroying their kingdom . . .As mayhem and carnage spread across the land, everywhere can be felt the malign influence of Rome. Even if the battle is won, conflict with the Empire lies ahead.Warrior: first in the brand new Warlord of Britannia series from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata - the story of Britannia''s barbarian warlord Caratacus.Originally published in 5 ebook novellas

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! ''Scarrow''s Berlin is sharply drawn with closely observed detail, a place that reeks of threat and fear - and not just from the Gestapo'' Financial Times ''Gripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking pace'' SunBerlin. 1940. Hitler''s rule casts a menacing shadow over the city. As the distant war moves closer, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke fights to keep criminals off his patch. But he is walking a tightrope. If his secret relationship with a Jewish woman is exposed, his career will be over. And her fate will be far, far worse.In Hitler''s regime, Berlin''s gangsters and pimps are more brazen than ever. When innocent victims are caught in the crossfire between warring gangs, Schenke wants the perpetrators punished. But Nazi party members with absolute power will do anything to protect their sleazy friends. They believe no one is incorruptible. All they need is to find out Schenke''s secrets . . . Will Schenke''s relentless pursuit bring the criminals to justice - or is a deadly net closing around him from which it will be impossible to break free?What readers are saying about A Death in Berlin''I loved the intrigue, suspense and mystery''''An engrossing and tension-filled read!''''A fast-paced thriller that will have you turning the pages deep into the night!''''Highly entertaining historical fiction, with sinister characters, seedy gangsters, and glamorous women''''I love the way that morality is tested through the Nazi regime''''The climax of the book is worthy of the biggest and best film Hollywood ever produced''

Objev podobné jako A Death in Berlin - Simon Scarrow

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! ''Scarrow''s Berlin is sharply drawn with closely observed detail, a place that reeks of threat and fear - and not just from the Gestapo'' Financial Times ''Gripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking pace'' SunBerlin. 1940. Hitler''s rule casts a menacing shadow over the city. As the distant war moves closer, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke fights to keep criminals off his patch. But he is walking a tightrope. If his secret relationship with a Jewish woman is exposed, his career will be over. And her fate will be far, far worse.In Hitler''s regime, Berlin''s gangsters and pimps are more brazen than ever. When innocent victims are caught in the crossfire between warring gangs, Schenke wants the perpetrators punished. But Nazi party members with absolute power will do anything to protect their sleazy friends. They believe no one is incorruptible. All they need is to find out Schenke''s secrets . . . Will Schenke''s relentless pursuit bring the criminals to justice - or is a deadly net closing around him from which it will be impossible to break free?What readers are saying about A Death in Berlin''I loved the intrigue, suspense and mystery''''An engrossing and tension-filled read!''''A fast-paced thriller that will have you turning the pages deep into the night!''''Highly entertaining historical fiction, with sinister characters, seedy gangsters, and glamorous women''''I love the way that morality is tested through the Nazi regime''''The climax of the book is worthy of the biggest and best film Hollywood ever produced''

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One touch and your heart is lost, as the hunter becomes the hunted in a dark romantasy from Sunday Times bestselling author, M. A. Kuzniar, for fans of Holly Black and Adalyn Grace. Elka has been banished to the forest by her wicked mother, who rules the city with an iron first. She is cursed to remain there forever unless she takes the hearts of seven men. Six have been slain and a wounded huntsman stumbles across her path, destined to be the seventh. But Kaz is hiding a secret of his own, arriving in the forest with another agenda and as the two get to know one another, passion begins to spark. The magic within the forest is stirring and dark forces threaten to overtake them. Elka must face the ultimate choice: relinquish her destiny or betray her heart?  Step into the forest of hearts in this richly imagined take on the Snow White folklore, full of forbidden love, slow burn passion and the promise of true love's kiss. Praise for Forest of Hearts: 'Deliciously dark and totally bewitching, Forest of Hearts gripped me from the very first pages. Like Elka, this debut romantasy is bound to steal your heart!' Emily Cooper, author of The Season of Fear‘A twisty, lyrical tale of monstrous creatures and magic. Romantic and beautifully wrought, this is Snow White as you’ve never seen her before. You will fall under its spell’ Rachel Greenlaw, author of The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells'Deliciously romantic, gorgeously written and action-packed – your new favourite romantasy!' Amy McCaw, contributing author of A Taste of Darkness

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Píše se rok 56 n. l. Generál Corbulo shromáždil pro válku s Parthií vojsko o síle dvaceti tisíc mužů. Druhá pretoriánská kohorta pod velením veteránů tribuna Catona a centuriona Macrona je připravena k boji. Ovšem pomocné oddíly, jež neprošly kvalitním výcvikem a chybí jim dobrá výstroj, připravené nejsou. Římané se nemohou nejméně do zimy vydat na pochod, protože by je čekala jistá porážka. Generál se rozhodne pro úskok. Vyšle k parthskému králi poselstvo vedené Catonem, který má dojednat mírovou smlouvu. Podmínky, jež římská strana navrhuje, jsou ovšem pro Parthy nepřijatelné a skutečným účelem mise je králi po jistou dobu zabránit, aby se svým vojskem zaútočil na generálovy oddíly. Jenže legionářům jako by přestala bohyně Fortuna přát. Cato se brzy na vlastní kůži přesvědčí, že nebezpečnějším nepřítelem než parthský král je zrádce v jeho vlastním poselstvu. A Macro musí obstát v situaci, která bude obrovskou zkouškou jeho odvahy a vojenského umu. Zrádcové Říma jsou osmnáctým svazkem autorova románového cyklu Eagles of Empire (Orli říše).

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Je rok 57 n. l. Ostřílení veteráni římského vojska tribun Cato a centurion Macro se vracejí do Říma. Kvůli neúspěchu nedávného tažení na východní hranici římské říše čeká Catona nevlídné přijetí u císařského dvora. Je zbaven hodnosti v pretoriánské gardě a navíc přichází také o své blízké, protože Macro s Petronellou se vydávají vstříc novému životu v provincii Británie. Císař Nero se dostává do nepříjemné situace. Zamiloval se do bývalé otrokyně Claudie Acte, ale jeho slabosti se snaží využít císařovi političtí protivníci. Proto na popud svých rádců posílá milenku do vyhnanství na Sardinii. Catona, který se po propuštění z pretoriánské gardy ocitne v Římě v postavení nežádoucí osoby, pověří úkolem, aby ženu na Sardinii doprovodil. Cato dostane ještě další úkol. Jako hlavní velitel římské posádky na ostrově se musí vypořádat s řáděním banditů. Proti očekávání musí ale čelit ještě mnohem nebezpečnějšímu, neviditelnému a smrtícímu nepříteli – moru. Podaří se mu potlačit nepokoje na ostrově dříve, než nemoc zdecimuje jeho vojáky? Vyhnanství je devatenáctým svazkem autorova románového cyklu Eagles of Empire (Orli říše).

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Macro a Cato v Británii čelí zákeřným zločineckým bandám... Patnáct let po římské invazi do Británie se centurion Macro vrací na místo činu. Z legie odešel a jeho cílem je teď pomoct matce s vedením hostince v Londiniu a starat se o půdu v nedalekém Camulodunu, kterou mu jako veteránovi přidělili. Jenže než se pustí do práce, musí se vypořádat s nebezpečím, jež v Británii na římské vojáky čeká za každým rohem. Na nepřízeň počasí a barbarské způsoby lidí je připravený, horší to bude s bandou vedenou bývalým legionářem, která Londiniu vládne, požaduje výpalné a terorizuje ty, kdo odmítají zaplatit. Římský správce se tváří nevšímavě. Macro musí jednat. Potřebuje pomoc toho nejlepšího vojáka, kterého zná: prefekta Catona. Ulice se barví doruda krví a poté, co Cato do Londinia dorazí, musí oba druzi ve zbrani čelit nepříteli stejně bezohlednému a lstivému, jako je kterýkoli barbarský kmen. Mají ve svých rukou čest Říma… Římská čest je dvacátým svazkem autorova románového cyklu Eagles of Empire (Orli říše).

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Rome, 61 BCRECRUITED as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior.But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Marcus is determined to find his father''s old commander, Pompeius the Great, to seek justice for his family and set his mother free. Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret. And if the Romans discover it, there will be no escape . . .

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Britské kmeny povstaly. Římany čeká vítězství, nebo zkáza. V roce 60 n. l. je římská vláda nad provincií Británie křehká, ale císař Nero v dalekém Římě si neuvědomuje hrozící nebezpečí. Střety s nepřátelskými kmeny vedou k chaosu na západě provincie, a proto guvernér Gaius Suetonius Paulinus shromáždí početné vojsko. Velením jedné z kohort pověří prefekta Catona, zatímco centurion Macro si má vzít na starost velení vojenským veteránům v Camulodunu. Suetonius nic nedá na varování, že špatně opevněná kolonie podlehne útoku, pokud v nížinách zůstanou jen zbytky vojska. Král dosud přátelského kmene Icenů umírá a na trůn nastupuje jeho vdova Boudica. Poté co se hrdé království stane předmětem římského drancování a anexe, Boudica, žena se srdcem válečníka, začne volat po smrti císaře. V nastalém krveprolití musí Macro a Cato každý sám svádět neúprosné boje proti nepřátelům, kteří by raději zemřeli, než aby se podrobili římské nadvládě. Smrt císaři je dvacátým prvním svazkem autorova románového cyklu Eagles of Empire (Orli říše).

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One touch and your heart is lost, as the hunter becomes the hunted in a dark romantasy from Sunday Times bestselling author, M. A. Kuzniar, for fans of Holly Black and Adalyn Grace. Elka has been banished to the forest by her wicked mother, who rules the city with an iron first. She is cursed to remain there forever unless she takes the hearts of seven men. Six have been slain and a wounded huntsman stumbles across her path, destined to be the seventh. But Kaz is hiding a secret of his own, arriving in the forest with another agenda and as the two get to know one another, passion begins to spark. The magic within the forest is stirring and dark forces threaten to overtake them. Elka must face the ultimate choice: relinquish her destiny or betray her heart?  Step into the forest of hearts in this richly imagined take on the Snow White folklore, full of forbidden love, slow burn passion and the promise of true love's kiss.Â

Objev podobné jako Forest of Hearts - M.A. Kuzniar

''It is settled. The boy is in your charge. You will train him to fight.He must be able to use the dagger, throwing-knife, staves and his bare hands.One day young Marcus may well become a gladiator in the arena.But you must also teach him the ways of the street.''Now a member of Julius Caesar''s palace, Marcus''s training continues in the city of Rome. The streets are plagued by vicious gang war attacks, and Caesar must employ his own gang leader, who learns of a plot to murder him. Only Marcus can go in undercover. But he''s in terrible danger. If the rival gang discover him the price will be fatal. Julius Caesar''s isn''t the only life at risk . . .

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The world is a bewildering place and we''re ill-equipped to deal with it. From the horrors of childhood to the vagaries of old age, from confused people to humiliated animals, we''re all just trying - and often failing - to keep it together. How carefully should you answer when asked what you''d take to a desert island? What do you do if your parents are reading your diary? How useful is a Swiss Army Knife? And what''s A Brief History of Time really about?Armed with a sharp eye for the absurd and an overwhelming sense of doom, Simon Rich explores the ridiculousness of our everyday lives, from the most minute of anxieties to one of life''s biggest questions: Does God really have a plan for us? Yes, it turns out. Now if only He could remember what it was ...''Simon Rich is very much laugh-out-loud funny. He can conjure authentic, from-the-abdomen laughter on almost every page. He stacks surrealism on top of slick satire on top of pure childish silliness in such a brilliant and condensed way, there are sometimes three laugh-out-loud moments within the same paragraph ... He is exactly the right kind of writer for the internet: funny, high-concept, accessible, short, sharable, a James Thurber for the Twitter age'' Matt Haig

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''The Hunger Games meets vampires in the third installment of the BookTok fave Crowns of Nyaxia series, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods . . . truly a vampire-lover’s dream!’ – CosmopolitanIn the descent to the underworld, a bride of the sun must choose between the light of her redemption . . . or a dark love that defies the gods themselves.Mische lost everything when she was forcibly Turned into a vampire – her home, her humanity and, most devastating of all, the love of the sun god to whom she had devoted her life. Now, sentenced to death for murdering the vampire prince who Turned her, redemption feels impossible.When Mische is saved by Asar, the bastard prince of the House of Shadow with a brutal past, she is forced into a mission worse than execution: a journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death himself. But Mische is offered a chance at salvation by her sun god. All she has to do is betray Asar – and kill the god of death.In the underworld, Mische and Asar must face treacherous trials, colossal beasts and the vengeful ghosts of their pasts. But most dangerous of all is the alluring call of the darkness, and Mische’s forbidden attraction to Asar. As the moment of her betrayal looms, Mische is forced to choose between faith and love – a decision that could lead to her redemption or her ruin . . .The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is the third book of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, and the first book in the stunning Shadowborn Duet.*This edition of The Songbird and the Heart of Stone features beautiful original case art and a detailed map*Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . .‘A fantasy emotional rollercoaster’‘Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story’‘A must-read’‘Believe the hype’The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024. The Songbird and the Heart of Stone was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 23/11/23.

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Danubia is the brilliant and entertaining companion to the Sunday Times top ten bestseller Germania. It was longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2013. For centuries much of Europe was in the hands of the very peculiar Habsburg family. An unstable mixture of wizards, obsessives, melancholics, bores, musicians and warriors, they saw off – through luck, guile and sheer mulishness – any number of rivals, until finally packing up in 1918. From their principal lairs along the Danube they ruled most of Central Europe and Germany and interfered everywhere – indeed the history of Europe hardly makes sense without them. Simon Winder’s extremely funny new book plunges the reader into a maelstrom of alchemy, skeletons, jewels, bear-moats, unfortunate marriages and a guinea-pig village. Danubia is full of music, piracy, religion and fighting. It is the history of a dynasty, but it is at least as much about the people they ruled, who spoke many different languages, lived in a vast range of landscapes, believed in many rival gods and often showed a marked ingratitude towards their oddball ruler in Vienna. Readers who discovered Simon Winder’s genius for telling wonderful stories of middle Europe with Germania will be delighted by the eccentric and fascinating stories of the Habsburgs and their world. Danubia was longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2013

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The second volume in Simone de Beauvoir’s celebrated autobiography recalls her formative years in Paris when she began to emerge as a public figureFirst published in 1960, The Prime of Life offers an intimate, captivating picture of Simone de Beauvoir in her twenties, thirties and forties. Beginning as a recent graduate from the Sorbonne teaching high-school girls, we see de Beauvoir revel in the freedom her new financial independence brings. We see her and Jean-Paul Sartre recognise the powerful romantic and intellectual partnership they have found in one another, as they fall in love and define their own unconventional parameters. The Second World War comes, bringing austerity, violence and questions of the reality of freedom and individual responsibility into de Beauvoir’s life. As relevant and penetrating as when first published, The Prime of Life offers rare insight into a truly fascinating mind.

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There was no sleep for him that night; he fancied he had seen the stone – which, as you know, was a couple of fields away – as large as life, as if it were on watch outside his window.  The standing stones, stone circles, dolmens and burial sites of the British Isles still resonate with mystery of their primeval origins, enthralling our collective consciousness to this day. Rising up in the field of weird fiction, ancient stones and the rituals and dark forces they once witnessed have inspired a wicked branch of the genre by writers devoted to their eerie potential.  Gathered in tribute to these relics of a lost age – and their pagan legacy of blood – are fifteen stories of haunted henges, Druidic vengeance and solid rock alive with bloodlust, by authors including Algernon Blackwood, Lisa Tuttle, Arthur Machen and Nigel Kneale.

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A Sunday Times, One to Watch Out For pick! Smile and stomp along with this celebration of all things DINOSAUR, with exuberant poems by a National Poetry Day ambassador and joyful artwork.Welcome to a world where it’s eat or be eaten – depending on how ferocious you are. From T-Rex to Triceratops, Stegosaurus to Velociraptor, meet the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth! Author Simon Mole turns fascinating facts into over 30 poems and fragments, full of humour and heart; Matt Hunt’s magnificent illustrations bring these prehistoric beasts thundering off the page. Here are the dinosaurs in all their larger-than-life glory – and here is a book that children will want to read over and over again."With lively performative text in free verse and colourful, expressive graphic illustrations, this is a book for anyone who is keen to enjoy the facts and the drama of dinosaurs without pretending you could have one as a pet." The Sunday Times"An essential collection for children, stimulating awe and wonder about these much-loved creatures and the time in which they lived. The rich and evocative language and carefully undertaken research contained in Simon''s dynamic and engaging poems, paired with Matt Hunt''s striking illustrations, makes this a collection that is destined to inspire and delight young readers." CLPE learning and programmes director, Charlotte Hacking

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A Sunday Times, One to Watch Out For pick! Smile and stomp along with this celebration of all things DINOSAUR, with exuberant poems by a National Poetry Day ambassador and joyful artwork. Welcome to a world where it’s eat or be eaten – depending on how ferocious you are. From T-Rex to Triceratops, Stegosaurus to Velociraptor, meet the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth! Author Simon Mole turns fascinating facts into over 30 poems and fragments, full of humour and heart; Matt Hunt’s magnificent illustrations bring these prehistoric beasts thundering off the page. Here are the dinosaurs in all their larger-than-life glory – and here is a book that children will want to read over and over again. "With lively performative text in free verse and colourful, expressive graphic illustrations, this is a book for anyone who is keen to enjoy the facts and the drama of dinosaurs without pretending you could have one as a pet." The Sunday Times "An essential collection for children, stimulating awe and wonder about these much-loved creatures and the time in which they lived. The rich and evocative language and carefully undertaken research contained in Simon''s dynamic and engaging poems, paired with Matt Hunt''s striking illustrations, makes this a collection that is destined to inspire and delight young readers." CLPE learning and programmes director, Charlotte Hacking

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* ''Great art has dreadful manners...'' Simon Schama observes at the start of his epic exploration of the power, and whole point, of art. ''The hushed reverence of the gallery can fool you into believing masterpieces are polite things, visions that soothe, charm and beguile, but actually they are thugs. Merciless and wily, the greatest paintings grab you in a headlock, rough up your composure and then proceed in short order to re-arrange your sense of reality...'' * With the same disarming force, Power of Art jolts us far from the comfort zone of the hushed art gallery, as Schama closes in on intense make-or-break turning points in the lives of eight great artists who, under extreme stress, created something unprecedented, altering the course of art for ever. * The embattled heroes - Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner, Van Gogh, Picasso and Rothko - faced crisis with steadfast defiance. The masterpieces they created challenged convention, shattered complacency, shifted awareness and changed the way we look at the world. With powerfully vivid story-telling, Schama explores the dynamic personalities of the artists and the spirit of the times they lived through, capturing the flamboyant theatre of bourgeois life in Amsterdam, the passion and paranoia of Revolutionary Paris, and the carnage and pathos of civil-war Spain.* Most compelling of all, Power of Art traces the extraordinary evolution of eight world-class works of art. Created in a bolt of illumination, such works ''tell us something about how the world is, how it is to be inside our skins, that no more prosaic source of wisdom can deliver. And when they do that they answer, irrefutably and majestically, the nagging question of every reluctant art-conscript... "OK, OK, but what''s art really for?"''

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