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A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history. A gorgeous, large-format gift hardback with a stunning neon cover, A History of the World in 25 Cities features 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day. Co-authored by award-winning children s authors Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin in consultation with specialist curators at the British Museum, readers can visit cities from every continent on Earth, from the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago, to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, the most-densely populated city in the world today. Featuring vibrant, beautifully detailed artwork from Libby VanderPloeg, each carefully researched map takes readers on a city tour at a unique moment in time - from exploring Athens in ancient Greece during the birth of democracy, to walking the beautiful lamplit streets of medieval Benin, deep in the West African rainforest. Readers can even visit China s long-lost capital city of Xianyang - a city for which no original map exists, which was painstakingly recreated with support from the British Museum s team fantastic team of experts. Each map is followed by two gorgeously illustrated pages of fascinating information about what life was (or is like) like for the inhabitants of each city at the time, including a bite-sized look at each city in numbers. Packed with countless facts for curious readers to return to again and again, this is a perfect gift for children who want to explore history from around the world. Cities featured include Jericho, Memphis, Athens, Xianyang, Rome, Constantinople, Baghdad, Jórvík, Benin City, Tenochtitlán, Granada, Beijing, Venice, Delhi, Cuzco, Amsterdam, Sydney, Paris, London, Bangkok, Saint Petersburg, New York City, Berlin, San Francisco and Tokyo, plus an exploration of Cities of Today and Cities of Tomorrow.

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** FROM THE WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR *** THE SMASH-HIT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** AN INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER ** A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2023 * A Christmas treat - OBSERVER A great deal of festive fun - GUARDIAN Sharp, witty and suspenseful - SUNDAY EXPRESSOne dead Santa. A town full of suspects. Will you discover the truth?Christmas in Lower Lockwood, and the Fairway Players are busy rehearsing their festive pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. But there s not much good will among the amateur dramatics enthusiasts. Sarah-Jane is fending off threats to her new position as Chair, the beanstalk might be full of asbestos, and someone is trying to ruin the panto before the curtain even goes up.Plus, there s the small matter of the dead Santa. Who had the victim on their naughty list? Read the round robins, examine the emails and pore over the police transcripts to discover the truth. Will the show go on? A perfect stocking filler - INDIA KNIGHT Hallett is as good as ever - OBSERVER

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Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now...The mature students of Royal Hastings University s new art course have been nothing but trouble. From accusations of theft and setting fire to one another s artwork, to a rumoured extramarital affair and a disastrous road trip, course leader Gela Nathaniel is at her wits end. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer.With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth.

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***From THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES comes the next book of MURDLE - the utterly addictive murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere*** THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR! - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE I M COMPLETELY OBSESSED - OLIVIA BLACKE, author of A FATAL GROOVEDeductive Logico is back on the scene to investigate muders most foul in Murdle: More Killer Puzzles. These fiendishly compulsive mini-mystery puzzles challenge you to find whodunit, how, where and why. Join Logico to uncover the buried secrets of the Violet Isles, solve the riddles of an ancient and mysterious scholar, and explore the haunted lands of Drakonia.Follow the clues, interview the witnesses and use the power of deduction to complete the grid and catch the culprit. Together, you ll unearth the dark truth beneath each murder and crack the code that can only be decrypted once you ve solved them all!Packed with perplexing puzzles, codes and maps, this is the ultimate casebook for the secret sleuth in everyone. Sherlock: Baffled.Poirot: Befuddled. This must be a MURDLE!

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Dark humour, dirty deeds, marriages and murder . . . The perfect new read for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, How to Kill Your Family and White Lotus An absolute scream from the first page to the last Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal Certainly a match for Richard Osman Daily Mail Incredibly funny with plot twists you won t see coming StylistTheir husbands are driving them mad, and murder is on their minds . . . but the men have a plan of their own. Pam, Nancy and Shalisa once imagined retirement would mean setting aside their worries, picking up their margaritas, and lying back in a hot tub. Right up until their husbands lost all their savings in a reckless investment. Now, collecting their husbands life insurance is starting to sound more appealing than growing old with them. But enlisting the help of the local barber/hitman isn t merely the most daring thing the friends have ever done - it s also where the trouble really begins. Because they don t realise their husbands have some tricks up their sleeves. And there s no turning back now . . .From the first laugh to the final twist, The Retirement Plan is full of characters who will steal your heart while plotting their dark deeds. Clever, funny, tender. A triumph Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things Blending Desperate Housewives and White Lotus vibes, this is a darkly funny crime novel My Weekly Funny, twisty, deviously dark! Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium If crazy, switcheroo mysteries with a dark comic edge are your thing, then The Retirement Plan is the summer read for you Irish Independent A total riot Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project Hincenbergs knocks it out of the park Publishers Weekly, starred review Thoroughly addictive Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants A triumphant crime caper Irish News Relentlessly entertaining Chris Brookmyre, author of The Cracked Mirror Absolutely hilarious Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates Packed full of humour and charm Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless Deliciously funny and unpredictable Keith Stuart, author of A Boy Made of Blocks

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THIS CHRISTMAS, A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene – blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: ‘Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me.’ It’s signed, Rest In Pieces. Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O’Sullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killer’s murderous puzzle. Only by fitting all the pieces together will Edie be able to stop a killer – and finally lay her past to rest.Praise for Alexandra Benedict’s Christmas mysteries: #39;The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . . #39; Val McDermid ‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ Janice Hallett ‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ Elly Griffiths ‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J Bennett

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***GIVE THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS EARLY WITH THIS DELICIOUSLY DARK CHRISTMAS MYSTERY FOR FANS OF CLEVER, PUZZLING CRIME. THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER*** THIS CHRISTMAS, A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene – blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: ‘Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me.’ It’s signed, Rest In Pieces. Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O’Sullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killer’s murderous puzzle. Only by fitting all the pieces together will Edie be able to stop a killer – and finally lay her past to rest.Praise for Alexandra Benedict’s Christmas mysteries: #39;The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . . #39; Val McDermid ‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ Janice Hallett ‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ Elly Griffiths ‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J Bennett

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It’s the most murderous time of the year . . . Puzzle compiler and former Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan returns in the newest seasonal mystery from bestselling author and ‘Queen of the Christmas Mystery’ Alexandra Benedict. When Edie O’Sullivan wins a two-day Christmas break in a hotel on a remote Scottish island, she’s looking forward to a picture-perfect Christmas full of winter walks, roaring fires, good books and even better whisky. But when a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, Edie realises that they have a killer amongst them. As more guests begin to die, it is up to Edie to solve the strange riddles found in the victims’ Christmas crackers if she is to stop the murderer’s killing spree. But as she gets closer to the truth, she puts herself in the way of a devious and clever killer. Can Edie solve these Christmas killings before she becomes the next victim? Praise for Alexandra Benedict’s Christmas mysteries: ‘The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . .’ Val McDermid ‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ Janice Hallett ‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ Elly Griffiths ‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J Bennett

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THE PITCH-BLACK REDISCOVERED CLASSIC OF 2024 From the Booker-shortlisted author of Great Granny Webster, this twisted modern classic is perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Celia Dale. One of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived Virginia Feito This chillingly profound story drips with classy darkness. . . a one-way descent into the abyss Janice Hallett A dark masterpiece Camilla Grudova I absolutely loved this . . . Creepy, atmospheric and dark as a village green at midnight Alice Slater A devastating investigation of neurosis, hysteria and cruelty Observer I read it with wide eyes and unsavoury glee Sunday Times Caroline Blackwood sits firmly alongside the greats like Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith Araminta Hall Compulsive, cruel and brilliant Daily Mail Gimlet-eyed and masterful Irish Independent ***She was dead even before I became aware of her existence . . .A child has been abducted from a sleepy Kent village, her face plastered across the media.As the crime unleashes a wave of hysteria, the claustrophobic world of Rowan Anderson and his inscrutable wife begins to disintegrate. Consumed by her macabre fixation, Cressida is determined to save their sickly daughter, Mary Rose, from the same fate - and perhaps even from Rowan himself.With caustic wit and pitch-black brilliance, Caroline Blackwood creates a skin-crawling - and utterly compulsive - story of repressed violence, female rage, and maternal obsession. INTRODUCED BY CAMILLA GRUDOVA

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* THE NEW FIENDISHLY CLEVER MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SMASH-HIT BESTSELLER THE APPEAL * Brims with Hallett s signature wit. Her best book yet - PETER SWANSON Devilishly additive. I loved every line - LOUISE CANDLISH Hallett strikes again. Twisty, funny and irresistibly dark - TOM HINDLEThe answer is murder.The question is whodunnit?A quiet country pub stands empty, its windows boarded up. And its kindly landlords, Mal and Sue Eastwood, are missing.What could have happened? A lot of strange events occurred in the days before the Eastwoods disappeared. A murdered man pulled from the nearby river. An eccentric couple on a houseboat who claimed to be led by a spirit guide. And a mysterious new team who suddenly appeared and began winning every round at the weekly pub quiz - much to the anger of the locals. They must have been cheating, but no one could figure out how...Can you crack the case of the missing landlords? Someone s not been playing fair, so get the drinks in and see if you can get a perfect score. Another brilliant, twisty mystery from Janice Hallett - ELLY GRIFFITHS So clever and entertaining - JENNIE GODFREY The modern queen of crime does it again - IAN MOORE

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True-crime author Amanda Bailey knows all about the notorious Alperton Angels cult. There have been dozens of books and films about the Angels, ever since the night nearly two decades ago, when they attempted to sacrifice a baby they believed to be the Antichrist.With all the cultists now dead - apart from their charismatic leader - it seems like there s nothing new to say about the Angels... until now. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen and can finally be interviewed, and if Amanda can track them down, it will be the scoop of the year.But rival author Oliver Menzies is just as smart, better connected, and is also on the baby s trail. As Amanda and Oliver are forced to collaborate, they realise that what everyone thinks they know about the Angels is wrong. The truth is something much darker and stranger.And the devilish story of the Alperton Angels is far from over... An astonishing piece of work - IAN MOORE Janice Hallett is on a roll - TIMES Another cracking mystery from a highly original author - OBSERVER

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The fifth mystery by bestselling author Janice Hallett, a fiendishly clever story of missing persons, murder, and battling pub quiz teams.

Objev podobné jako The Killer Question - Janice Hallett

Shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025: Childrenâ ™s Fiction Category Pure catnip for budding young sleuths The TelegraphThe first children s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey. When Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their attic they are instantly curious about secrets it might hold. As they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and listen to secret recordings, they realize that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder mystery is unfolding right in front of them . . . Ava and Luke decide to try and crack the case themselves. But as they work through the clues, it soon becomes clear that the mystery isn t something left in the past: the killer is still be out there - and might be closer than they think... YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?

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*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024**SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE*⠘SUBLIME⠙ A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024⠘STUNNINGLY GOOD⠙ THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOKS 2024⠘COMPULSIVE⠙ A PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024⠘BRILLIANT⠙ A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham. ⠘A delicious, grippingly paced tale of rogues, riotous sex, regicide and realpolitik⠙INDEPENDENT BEST BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS⠘This is the page-turner that Buckingham⠙s short, racy life deserves⠙DAILY TELEGRAPH⠘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic ⠦ The Scapegoat shows that [Hughes-Hallett⠙s] eye for the seamy realities of an extraordinary life is as sharp as ever⠙ THE TIMES⠘Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography⠙ OLIVIA LAINGAs King James I⠙s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, right-hand man and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, he was similarly enthralled and made Buckingham his best friend and mentor. A dazzling figure on horseback and a skilful player of the political game, Buckingham rapidly transformed the influence his beauty gave him into immense wealth and power. He became one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic Englishmen at the heart of seventeenth-century royal and political life.With a novelist⠙s touch, Lucy Hughes-Hallett transports us into a courtly world of masques and dancing, exquisite clothes, the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, gender-fluidity, same-sex desire and appallingly rudimentary medicine. Witch hunts coexisted with Francis Bacon⠙s empiricism and public opinion was becoming a political force. Falling from grace spectacularly, Buckingham came to represent everything that was wrong with the country.From kidnappings and murder plots to men weeping in Parliament over civil liberties, The Scapegoat navigates love, war-fever and pacifism in a society on the brink of cataclysmic change. In this immersive and authoritative account, Hughes-Hallett summons an era that still resonates today.-⠘Written with such verve and invention ⠦ Fascinating book⠙ TOM SUTCLIFFE, BBC RADIO 4 s FRONT ROW The Scapegoat brilliantly dramatises the complex and glittering Duke of Buckingham and the political and sexual intrigue of the court of James I. Hughes-Hallett combines the instincts and talents of a novelist with a historian s vivid sense of period and social change⠙ COLM TÓIBÍN⠘A flamboyant character, an epic rise and tragic fall, brought to life with intelligence, tenderness and profound scholarship⠙ ADAM ZAMOYSKI⠘Buckingham⠙s rise and fall is as old as Tiberius⠙ love for Sejanus and as contemporary as a celeb crash-and-burn. Hughes-Hallett is a matchless historian with an unfailing eye for the revealing detail⠙ SUE PRIDEAUX⠘A true Jacobean drama, except bloodier and sexier. Lucy Hughes-Hallett writes with gusto and insight⠙ PAUL THEROUX⠘Compulsively readable and elegantly written ⠦ [Lucy Hughes-Hallett] has brought Buckingham gloriously alive⠙ FINANCIAL TIMES⠘Crisp and vivid ⠦ The story is a tragic one, no less so for being told here with verve, erudition and empathy⠙ NEW STATESMAN⠘Richly multilayered ⠦ Hughes-Hallett proves herself alive to the nuances of gender and sexuality in the early seventeenth century⠦refreshingly light and contemporary, while at the same time suited to the seventeenth century⠙ TLS⠘This is an absorbing, even thrilling journey through the dark and tangled networks of Stuart England ⠦ outstanding⠙ DIANE PURKISS

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Edith Twyford was once a world-famous children s author, but now her only legacy is the rumoured existence of the Twyford Code: a series of clues hidden in her books leading to... what? No one knows - but that hasn t stopped the speculation.Steve Smith can trace nearly all the bad things in his life back to Edith Twyford. As a child he found one of her books, covered in strange symbols. He showed it to his teacher, Miss Iles, who was convinced it held the key to the code. Within weeks Miss Iles had disappeared, and Steve has no idea if she is dead or alive - or if she was right. Now he s determined to find out.But the Twyford Code hides secrets some would do anything to possess, and Steve isn t the only one on its trail. The race is on to solve the mystery of the century. Could you get there first?The top ten bestselling cosy crime sensation of the summer from the author of The Appeal, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.

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*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE* ⠘SUBLIME⠙ A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ⠘STUNNINGLY GOOD⠙ THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOKS 2024 ⠘COMPULSIVE⠙ A PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ⠘BRILLIANT⠙ A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ⠘A delicious, grippingly paced tale of rogues, riotous sex, regicide and realpolitik⠙INDEPENDENT BEST BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS ⠘This is the page-turner that Buckingham⠙s short, racy life deserves⠙DAILY TELEGRAPH ⠘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic ⠦ The Scapegoat shows that [Hughes-Hallett⠙s] eye for the seamy realities of an extraordinary life is as sharp as ever⠙ THE TIMES ⠘Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography⠙ OLIVIA LAING As King James I⠙s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, right-hand man and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, he was similarly enthralled and made Buckingham his best friend and mentor. A dazzling figure on horseback and a skilful player of the political game, Buckingham rapidly transformed the influence his beauty gave him into immense wealth and power. He became one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic Englishmen at the heart of seventeenth-century royal and political life. With a novelist⠙s touch, Lucy Hughes-Hallett transports us into a courtly world of masques and dancing, exquisite clothes, the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, gender-fluidity, same-sex desire and appallingly rudimentary medicine. Witch hunts coexisted with Francis Bacon⠙s empiricism and public opinion was becoming a political force. Falling from grace spectacularly, Buckingham came to represent everything that was wrong with the country. From kidnappings and murder plots to men weeping in Parliament over civil liberties, The Scapegoat navigates love, war-fever and pacifism in a society on the brink of cataclysmic change. In this immersive and authoritative account, Hughes-Hallett summons an era that still resonates today. - ⠘Written with such verve and invention ⠦ Fascinating book⠙ TOM SUTCLIFFE, BBC RADIO 4 s FRONT ROW The Scapegoat brilliantly dramatises the complex and glittering Duke of Buckingham and the political and sexual intrigue of the court of James I. Hughes-Hallett combines the instincts and talents of a novelist with a historian s vivid sense of period and social change⠙ COLM TÓIBÍN ⠘A flamboyant character, an epic rise and tragic fall, brought to life with intelligence, tenderness and profound scholarship⠙ ADAM ZAMOYSKI ⠘Buckingham⠙s rise and fall is as old as Tiberius⠙ love for Sejanus and as contemporary as a celeb crash-and-burn. Hughes-Hallett is a matchless historian with an unfailing eye for the revealing detail⠙ SUE PRIDEAUX ⠘A true Jacobean drama, except bloodier and sexier. Lucy Hughes-Hallett writes with gusto and insight⠙ PAUL THEROUX ⠘Compulsively readable and elegantly written ⠦ [Lucy Hughes-Hallett] has brought Buckingham gloriously alive⠙ FINANCIAL TIMES ⠘Crisp and vivid ⠦ The story is a tragic one, no less so for being told here with verve, erudition and empathy⠙ NEW STATESMAN ⠘Richly multilayered ⠦ Hughes-Hallett proves herself alive to the nuances of gender and sexuality in the early seventeenth century⠦refreshingly light and contemporary, while at the same time suited to the seventeenth century⠙ TLS ⠘This is an absorbing, even thrilling journey through the dark and tangled networks of Stuart England ⠦ outstanding⠙ DIANE PURKISS

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This isle is full of noises...From the beaches of Orkney to the Welsh mountains, and the Derbyshire peaks to the Cornish moors, Britain is home to many strange creatures of folklore. Some are ancient, as enduring as the forests and mountains they inhabit. Others live among us, in our cities, creating new legends as they scuttle through the shadows. And none of them are to be trusted.In this deliciously chilling collection, award-winning and bestselling authors bring you tales inspired by the monsters that share our land. The perfect winter read for anyone who s ever spotted something slimy and unexplained in their peripheral vision, or seen eyes reflecting back in the forest where no eyes should be.INCLUDES NEW AND ORIGINAL STORIES FROM:Janice HallettAbir MukherjeeRosie AndrewsStuart TurtonDan JonesJenn AshworthSunyi DeanJane JohnsonRebecca Netley

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The mysterious connection between a teacher’s disappearance and an unsolved code in a children’s book is explored in this new novel from the “modern Agatha Christie” (The Sunday Times, London) and author of The Appeal.Forty years ago, Steven “Smithy” Smith found a copy of a famous children’s book by disgraced author Edith Twyford, its margins full of strange markings and annotations. When he showed it to his remedial English teacher Miss Iles, she believed that it was part of a secret code that ran through all of Twyford’s novels. And when she later disappeared on a class field trip, Smithy becomes convinced that she had been right. Now, out of prison after a long stretch, Smithy decides to investigate the mystery that has haunted him for decades. In a series of voice recordings on an old iPhone, Smithy alternates between visiting the people of his childhood and looking back on the events that later landed him in prison. But it soon becomes clear that Edith Twyford wasn’t just a writer of forgotten children’s stories. The Twyford Code holds a great secret, and Smithy may just have the key. “Filled with numerous clues, acrostics, and red herrings, this thrilling scavenger hunt for the truth is delightfully deceptive and thoroughly immersive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

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A beautifully evocative historical novel about the perils of all-consuming love, inspired by a real-life 18th-century love affair. From the bestselling author of The Other Bennet Sister, Janice Hadlow.I could never understand a medium in love, I must love with my whole heart and soul, my whole existence, know no happiness or misery but from the object of my passion . . .England, 1794. Now in her thirties, Lady Henrietta Bessborough is no stranger to the affections of a younger man. For married women of the Ton, a young lover is encouraged, provided you know how to play the game: donâ ™t embarrass your husband, maintain complete discretion at all times and, most importantly, never fall in love.So when Henrietta meets Lord Granville â “ brilliantly handsome, rich, twelve years younger than her â “ he appears the perfect candidate for an affair. Until she falls uncontrollably under his spell.As sheâ ™s plunged into an all-consuming passion, all the wisdom and sophistication Henrietta thought she had deserts her. And, with their relationship drawing the attention of wider society, each anxious but besotted step she takes leads her further into scandal and ruin . . .Praise for The Other Bennet Sister: Immersive and engaging â “ The Guardian Itâ ™s difficult not to race through those final pages â “ Jo Baker, bestselling author of Longbourn A novel that will delight Pride and Prejudice fans â “ The Independent

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In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town s water supply, causing the worst cancer cluster in history. The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict or reverse it.

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Discover a world of magical storytelling with Ross Montgomery. SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN S BOOK AWARD WATERSTONES CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE MONTHHIVE CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE MONTHTOPPSTA CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE MONTH⠜One of our finest children⠙s writers.⠝ Phil Earle⠜A master storyteller.⠝ Aisling Fowler⠜Another absolute triumph from one of my favourite children⠙s authors.⠝ Catherine Doyle Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest⠦When Col⠙s childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians ⠓ a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight ⠓ Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister.But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS Montgomery s latest is an enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feel of a Christmas classic. Guardian Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.⠝ Daily Mail A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.⠝ i Newspaper This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children s book. Book of the Week, The Week Junior⠜Ross Montgomery⠙s beautiful writing and epic storytelling weave together a magical adventure set against the backdrop of World War Two.⠝ WRD Magazine Spectacular. A story of real and rare power - The Midnight Guardians is one of the best books I ve read in years. Kiran Millwood Hargrave The Midnight Guardians is torch-under-the-duvet, can t-stop-reading magic. British folklore rebooted ⠦ in an edge-of-your-seat, heart-filled search for hope in the darkest hour. Piers Torday Embark on a mythic, comic, classic adventure with the finest fellowship since Frodo set a hairy foot beyond the Shire.⠝ David Solomons⠜Glorious! I think this is Ross Montgomery⠙s best book yet: an adventure across WWII wintry Britain with a Kindertransportee, a boy dressed in shorts and his three imaginary friends. A joy of a joy of a thing.⠝ Katherine Rundell A gem of book, jam-packed with heart and humour and one utterly unique set of friends. Peter Bunzl⠜Pure magic. Storytelling at its very best.⠝ Abi Elphinstone Brilliant! The Midnight Guardians is the perfect blend of humour, adventure and emotion. Simply beautiful. Lisa Thompson Funny, thrilling, moving ... everything that is brilliant about children s literature. A triumph. Sophie Anderson⠜Brimming with imagination and warmth, and powered by the strongest magic of all - hope. Fantastic from first page to last.⠝ Catherine Doyle Beautiful. A magical, big-hearted adventure full of wit and warmth. One of the best children s books I ve read for ages. Anna James⠜A tale of enchantment and friendship ⠦ all the warmth of a timeless story, told between friends round a winter fire ⠦ funny and true in the way all good stories are.⠝ Thomas Taylor⠜The adventure whisks you through wartime trouble and mythical danger like riding a giant tiger through falling snow ⠦ A magical story.⠝ Jack Noel⠜With the spirit of Narnia, but a heart of its own. The Midnight Guardians is totally enchanting. I gobbled up every word.⠝ Aisha Bushby I inhaled this wonderful book in one sitting ... humour, beautiful writing, heartbreak, hope, and a fat badger in a waistcoat. I ll be recommending it to everyone. Katya Balen A real triumph of the imagination, blending the appeal of a classic adventure with Montgomery s heart and humour, and a hint of Narnia. Editor s Choice, The Bookseller

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THE RICHARD JUDY PICK #39;Deliciously dark and utterly addictive — my favourite Ruth Ware yet’ LUCY FOLEYEveryone wanted her lifeSomeone wanted her dead It was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day. Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison? She needs to know the truth. Even if it means questioning her own friends. Even if it means putting her own life at risk. Because if the killer wasn’t a stranger, it #39;s someone she knows . . . PRAISE FOR THE IT GIRL: #39;An absolute belter. Could not put it down! I thought I knew who the killer was. Then I was CERTAIN it was another person! Then DEFINITELY another! Great characterisation, glamorous setting, all round FABALISS! #39; Marian Keyes #39;A cracking read – and that ending! #39; Shari Lapena #39;Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page #39; Lisa Jewell #39;Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping #39; Sophie Hannah #39;Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive – you’ll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye #39; JP Delaney #39;Ruth Ware’s richly-textured The It Girl is at once an engrossing murder mystery while also a perfectly crafted and haunting examination of lost youth and the compromises of adulthood, as a woman unpicks the past secrets of her university friends to finally lay to rest her murdered best friend, the dazzling April. Reminiscent of The Secret History, Ware has surpassed herself with this gripping, absorbing whodunnit. I loved it! All hail the Queen #39; Sarah Pinborough #39;If you ever idly wish that Agatha Christie would write a new book, Ruth Ware has got you covered. The It Girl has all the clues, twists and red herrings you could wish for, in a thoroughly modern setting. An impeccably constructed mystery from start to finish #39; Jane Casey #39;It’s brilliant. Ruth is the master of the fiendishly twisty, yet completely believable, plot #39; Elly Griffiths #39;Just finished The It Girl by Ruth Ware and now my life is divided in two: before and after. Before: cool, calm, chilled. After: What? No! OMG! A wild ride that’s deliciously twisting, with countless gasp-out-loud moments #39; Janice Hallett #39;A new Ruth Ware is always a treat and The It Girl is one of her best. You can almost see her smiling as she feeds you the little morsels that should help you work everything out - if only you were as clever as Ruth! As sleek and chilling as a knife between the ribs #39; Sarah J. Naughton #39;Clever. Compelling and with a terrific sense of place. Ruth Ware’s The It Girl grips to the end #39; Jane Shemilt

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Sutton has flipped the script on the countryside murder mystery! Reminiscent of Poirot... Daphne Brewster is easily the most interesting whodunnit sleuth in years. An observant, humour-filled read that left me wanting more of Pudding Corner PATERSON JOSEPH Miss Marple for the 21st Century. Loved it. A must-read S.J. BENNETTWelcome to the sleepy village of Pudding Corner, a quintessentially English haven of golden cornfields, winding cobbled lanes ... and murder.Daphne Brewster has left London behind and is settling into her family s new life in rural Norfolk, planting broad beans in raised beds and vintage hunting for their farmhouse. But when the local headmaster is found dead in his potting shed, amongst his allotment cabbages, the village is ablaze: Who would kill beloved Mr Papplewick, pillar of the community? Daphne soon comes to realise perhaps the countryside isn t so idyllic after all...When the headmaster s widow points her finger at Minnerva, Daphne s new friend, Daphne vows to clear her name. Sneaking into the crime scene and chasing down rumours gets her into hot water with the local inspector - until she comes across a faded photograph that unearths a secret buried for forty years... They say nothing bad ever happens in close-knit Pudding Corner, but Daphne is close to the truth - dangerously close...There s death amongst the dahlias... A truly unputdownable whodunnit by Paula Sutton - otherwise known as Instagram s happiest influencer: Hill House Vintage, the queen of cottagecore - an unforgettable new voice in cosy crime. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Richard Coles. Blooming fabulous! The perfect book to get lost in . . . The cosiest of cosy crime Veronica Henry A village of secrets, a cast of zany characters: this is a romp of a read that warms the heart Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners A really fun, fast-paced and atmospheric whodunnit. Perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates Begs to be read in the cosiest of spaces Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer A great modern cosy Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants Delightful . . . Charming and fresh Kuchenga Shenjé, author of The Library Thief I absolutely loved it! Utterly absorbing. Daphne is such a brilliant protagonist, I couldn t help but love her. And that twist! Lisa Hall, author of The Mysterious Double Death of Honey Black The most wholesome whodunit I ve ever read . . . I loved it! Stephanie Yeboah Such a fun cosy crime mystery with a really exciting ending! I hope that we re going to see Daphne solving more crimes in the future! Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride A quintessentially English murder mystery. Paula Sutton brings a new voice to the cosy genre with her fresh take and witty twist on modern village life. Vintage crime! Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile An utterly delightful whodunnit unfolds in this pitch-perfect cosy mystery. Absolutely glorious! Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman s Guide to Murder Beautiful, mesmerising and immensely satisfying, The Potting Shed Murder shows us how even the most idyllic places can hide secrets. Rich in detail and bursting with warmth, I read this book well into the night, finding myself unable to put it down. Sutton is a master storyteller Awais Khan, author of No Honour and Someone Like Her

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It wouldn #39;t be a country house weekend without a little murder. . . Three rival actresses team up to solve a murder at the stately home of Lettice Davenport, the author whose sleuthing creation of the 1930s, Dahlia Lively, had made each of them famous to a new generation. A contemporary mystery with a Golden Age feel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jessica Fellowes - and Janice Hallett and Richard Osman, of course! In attendance at Aldermere: the VIP fans, staying at house; the fan club president turned convention organizer; the team behind the newest movie adaptation of Davenport #39;s books; the Davenport family themselves; and the three actresses famous for portraying Dahlia Lively through the decades. There is national treasure Rosalind King, from the original movies, who #39;s feeling sensitive that she #39;s past her prime, TV Dahlia for thirteen seasons, Caro Hooper, who believes she really IS Dahlia Lively, and ex-child star Posy Starling, fresh out of the fame wilderness (and rehab) to take on the Dahlia mantle for the new movie - but feeling outclassed by her predecessors. Each actress has her own interpretation of the character and her own secrets to hide - but this English summer weekend they will have to put aside their differences as the crimes at Aldermere turn anything but cosy. When fictional death turns into real bodies, can the three Dahlias find the answers to the murders among the fans, the film crew and the family - or even in Lettice #39;s books themselves?

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Compelling and so atmospheric, this is - quite literally - the perfect new crime series to dive into HEAT Rob Parker is a master of the stone-cold twist JANICE HALLETT Brilliant pacing and interesting characters make this a great addition to you to-be-read stacks PRIMA Propels you through the pages at a rate of knots ... the very definition of a one-sitting read ROBERT RUTHERFORDNobody ever knew what happened to the Brindleys. One summer they were there - flashy, loud and beautiful - and then they were gone. A mother, father and two children, vanished into the East Anglian night. Some said the family never made it home from the party; their speeding car thrown off the tracks and the four of them silently buried in the marshes. Others said they had simply moved on. For over thirty years, the case remained as cold as the freezing waterways of the Norfolk broads. Until Cam Killick found the car.An ex-marine and ex-SBS officer, Cam Killickâ ™s PTSD has made the return to civilian life a living nightmare. The only place he can find peace is underwater, where the world is muffled to white noise. As a cold case diver it is his job to scour the waterways of the country for the lost, the submerged, the drowned, laying their stories to rest alongside them.Except when Cam levers open the doors to the Brindley car on the lake bed where he found it, all four bodies are missing. And Cam will soon learn that some secrets, once submerged, are better off staying that way.A gripping, propulsive and atmospheric crime thriller perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter James and Elly Griffiths. Your new crime obsession starts here...

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COME ONE, COME ALL, STEP INTO THE ENCHANTMENT OF JAZZ AGE CHICAGO AND PARIS IN THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSELThe Night Circus meets Water for Elephants in this enchanting, darkly glittering mystery tale of obsession, revenge, and enduring love. An atmospheric, evocative adventure across the world. Stunning JANICE HALLETT Took hold of my heart and held me captive ANYA BERGMAN I completely surrendered to its magic HESTER MUSSON The story spins, flashing with vivid prose, entrancing mystery and knock-you-off-your-feet romance. A magical ride with unforgettable characters at the helm CARI THOMAS Fans of The Miniaturist will enjoy this part mystery, part love story RED MAGAZINE- Come children, come children from far and near. Come choose your steed, you galloping knights, to enjoy the fun of the carousel . . .Paris, 1914Detective Laurent Bisset has reluctantly closed a most puzzling case. Fairgoers have been vanishing while riding a dazzling carousel. The only man who could be responsible is behind bars â “ but Laurent cannot explain what happened to those still missing.Chicago, 1920Maisie Marlowe acquires a beautiful, antique carousel, and sets up the Silver Kingdom amusement park. It is a place of delight and wonder â “ until a child goes missing on its most famous ride.When rumours of the Chicago disappearance reach Laurent, he crosses the Atlantic in search of new answers to an old mystery.Together, can he and Maisie uncover the carouselâ ™s secret before it claims another?â “Praise for The Midnight Carousel: It s hard to believe this enchanting novel is a debut. A story of loss, love and grief, and of a woman forging her way in the world. WOMAN HOME, EDITOR S PICK What a special story this is. A brilliant, absorbing ride AMANDA GEARD My favourite book of the year. When I wasn t reading it, it was all I could think about SARAH PENNER A beguiling mystery and a fabulous love story GARETH BROWN Intricate and enchanting FREYA BERRY I adored it . . . Readers are in for a treat MELISSA FU A lavish tapestry that weaves a compelling mystery into a timeless love story. Breathtaking HELEN FIELDS A truly magical book that kept me reading long into the night LOUISE HARE Not since The Night Circus have I felt so pulled into a story of the wonders and terrors of which humans are capable. A beautifully constructed ride into a dazzling history that feels utterly real KATE HEARTFIELD Kept me in delightful suspense about what was real and what was fantastical right till the end. Absolutely magical! BUKI PAPILLON This is THE author to watch! Wow! Gave me all the vibes that The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern did. I was so utterly immersed in the world that Fiza created . . . An absolute work of art - 5* READER REVIEW

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Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!) ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Fast-paced, witty and fun ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Be prepared to read fully into the night ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the vibrant and twisty new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS... Sheer delight from start to finish Janice Hallett Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing The Times As fiendishly clever as its characters Jennie GodfreySHE PLAYS BY HER OWN RULES.Few can know the mysterious woman called the Queen of Fives. A talented hustler in silk and furs, she tricks fortunes from unscrupulous men with five signature moves. Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn Le Blanc has five days to win the hand of the most eligible duke in England - and disappear with the family riches.BUT HAS SHE MET HER MATCH?As Quinn targets the corrupt, charismatic Kendals, a stranger watches her from the shadows. Soon a dangerous game begins to play out within the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of London s high society. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and Quinn may not have the upper hand for long...--- A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb Daily Mail Audacious, cunning, quick-witted Louise Candlish A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn t get more exciting than this Erin Kelly A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS: The perfect holiday read Guardian Punch-the-air good Kiran Millwood Hargrave Delightfully mischievous The Times Imagine Ocean s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith Erin Kelly Impressive Sunday Times Kept me hooked til the last page Jennifer Saint

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An intensely powerful story about friendship, unfairness, cruelty and love, from a brave new voice. Heartbreaking, touching, and thought-provoking SANTA MONTEFIORE As heartwarming as it is heartbreaking, love, hope and family never leave this epic tale, which becomes one of escape and redemption. Stunning and powerful JANICE HALLETT The young boys walked right through the fireflies, bathed in the warm blinking light. Lalloo tried to catch them between his palms but they were elusive, flying away or quickly going dark and invisible. Even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found.On the night that Lalloo s brother is murdered, a large yellow moon hangs low in the sky above the family s small hut on the outskirts of Lahore. Abandoned far from home only hours later, seven-year-old Lalloo will not see them again for a very long time.Unable to escape the memory of that night, Lalloo s parents and sisters remain trapped at the brickyard, the kiln chimney churning black smoke into the sky as they slave brick by brick to pay off their debts.Now that he is older, Lalloo saves every rupee he earns in the city in the hope that he might one day be able to rescue his family. Yet as he falls in love with a girl he thought he d lost forever, he realises that their freedom will only come with unimaginable sacrifice.And as the fireflies dance overhead, Lalloo must finally choose his own destiny...Inspired by a true story, this mesmerising debut novel of love, family, resilience and redemption will appeal to fans of modern classics The Kite Runner and The Beekeeper of Aleppo.** More praise for When the Fireflies Dance ** A beautiful, evocative, heart-wrenching novel of love, courage and strength in the face of unthinkable adversity. A stunning, eye-opening, moving novel with the power to transform a reader s view of the world RAJASREE VARIYAR A bold, beautiful novel that sweeps you away in an evocative story of family secrets, sacrifice and redemption. I read this in three breathless gulps and if you enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo, or The Kite Runner, you re going to love it. A page-turning, heart-pounding thrill of a book, full of truth and insight and hope WIZ WHARTON Deeply evocative and totally transporting, a story that will really stay with me SAMUEL BURR A beautiful novel. Lalloo s story is evocative, heartbreaking, and full of hope. I loved it CHARLOTTE LEVIN Thought-provoking and heartbreaking. Aisha Hassan s gift for storytelling makes this a beautiful and poignant read MARJAN KAMALI

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Meet Harriet White, Sherlock Holmes feisty â “ and entirely fake â “ assistant, in this gloriously fun mystery, perfect for fans of Anita Prose, Verity Bright and Janice Hallett.London, 1932. A young maid steps onto a trainâ ¦ and disappears. Her family writes to the only person they can think of to help: Sherlock Holmes. A shame then, that Mr Holmes isnâ ™t real. But then, from a basement beneath 221b Baker Street, someone repliesâ ¦Harriet White knows responding to the maidâ ™s family could land her in hot water, but sheâ ™s no stranger to trouble. It was refusing to cow to her over-familiar boss that saw her demoted to the postal department of their Baker Street head office in the first place. Her new job is to work through the mountain of correspondence addressed to the streetâ ™s most famous resident. But when this letter catches her eye, she knows she must do something to help the missing girl. Harriet decides to act as Holmesâ ™ new assistant, armed with only her love of Conan Doyleâ ™s stories to guide her. But can she solve the case of the missing maid? Or does she risk losing her job â “ or much, much more â “ in the process?Readers are loving The Baker Street Mysteries: A page-turning cosy crime delight, with a fearless heroine and a twisty mystery at its heart, full of humour, drama, revelations and romance â “ KATIE MARSHâ ˜I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I loved everything about this historical cozy. The link to Sherlock Holmes intrigued me as I didn t know that this was based on the fact that someone was actually employed at the Building Society to answer letters sent to Sherlock Holmes. I love history so this little tidbit fascinated me and it sets up Harry nicely for many more investigations.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜A delightful cozy mystery! Can you imagine having the job of answering letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes? And what would you do if it was someone who you thought you might help? I found myself laughing out loud at the antics of Harry! She is such a delightful heroine. Funny, smart and brave! Her indomitable spirit instantly endeared her to me.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜Grabbed my heart from the first minute and captivated me to the last page. When a book connects so beautifully with what one wants at the time, it s impossible to keep it under wraps. It gave me Dear Mrs. Bird vibes, a very happy discovery!â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I was totally gripped from the first page to the last. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and canâ ™t wait for the next one!!!â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I liked Harry from the very beginning. I loved the interaction between Harry and Oliver and can see this unfolding in future books.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????

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MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn t do it. The play s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what s real, and what s just theatre?Whether you ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . . Dame Agatha would approve DAILY MAIL An absolute treat of a read . . . Perfect weekend reading! JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL Hugely entertaining THE TIMES The best kind of book to curl up KRISTEN PERRIN, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER The perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun! IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading WOMAN S WEEKLY

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The fifth volume in the #1 Sunday Times bestselling Murdle puzzle series! UTTERLY ADDICTIVE! JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE and THE APPEAL AN ABSOLUTE PHENOMENON RICHARD OSMAN, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIESDeductive Logico is excited to attend the grand opening of The Museum of Mysticality . . . until a mysterious theft throws the event into chaos. Seven bejewelled skulls - the Museum s prize exhibit - have been stolen and scattered across the world. And wherever the skulls go, murder seems to follow.Join Logico on a globe-trotting adventure to retrieve the skulls and catch the killers. On his travels he ll navigate a haunted corn maze, outfox a nefarious coven of witches and track the thief to uncover a larger mystery.Examine the clues, consider the suspects and complete the deduction grids to solve a series of world-spanning murders. Packed with puzzles, codes and illustrations this is the perfect casebook to get any aspiring sleuth s mind racing.Will Logico get a ticket to ride or be hampered by a murdle on the Orient Express? Find out as you set off to MURDLE!

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What a joy to see a new sun rising in the poetic sky! Nikki Giovanni Exploring naming and its power, the remarkable second collection from the award-winning poet and former Young People⠙s Laureate for LondonIn Yoruba culture, newborn babies are welcomed into the world, and ushered into the social fabric, through naming ceremonies filled with songs of praise. The names bestowed are communicative both of where the baby has come from ⠓ the circumstances of its birth, the atmosphere in the home ⠓ and of where its future will take it. Both are forms of destiny.Far-reaching and musical, Theresa Lola⠙s second collection explores the act of naming and its role in shaping our identities, our aspirations, what we carry and how we belong. Lola conjures and questions the realities of her dual Nigerian-British identity; traces the lineages of names; asks why some deserve to be named while others are treated as though invisible; and explores the ways our journey through life might require us to cast off old expectations ⠓ both others⠙ and our own ⠓ just as at other times it can bring us back, strangely and unexpectedly, to where we first began.In lyrical, joyful and moving poems, Lola breaks down the complexities of the diasporic experience and the way it is woven through family life, history and memory. Ceremony for the Nameless is an exquisite collection from a thrilling contemporary voice, described as among ⠜the ranks of an exciting new wave of young female bards who are widening the appeal of poetry for a new generation⠝ (Sunday Times Style Magazine).

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HUNTED, Abir Mukherjee s explosive contemporary thriller, is available NOW*Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month**A Book of the Year pick in The Times* An engaging, evocative thriller that captures the heat of Indian nights and heady days of a bygone era, without being sentimental or simplistic Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genre...breathtaking PETER MAY, Sunday Times bestsellerCalcutta, 1923. When a Hindu theologian is found murdered in his home, the city is on the brink of all-out religious war. Can officers of the Imperial Police Force, Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee track down those responsible in time to stop a bloodbath?Set at a time of heightened political tension, beginning in atmospheric Calcutta and taking the detectives all the way to bustling Bombay, the latest instalment in this unmissable (The Times) series presents Wyndham and Banerjee with an unprecedented challenge. Will this be the case that finally drives them apart? The Shadows of Men finds the always reliable Crime Writers Association Dagger Award-winner Abir Mukherjee on fine form Financial Times______________PRAISE FOR THE WYNDHAM AND BANERJEE SERIES An exceptional historical crime novel C.J. Sansom A thought-provoking rollercoaster Ian Rankin Cracking... A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj Daily Express

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Haunting and atmospheric - DAILY MAIL Tina Baker s best yet - JANICE HALLETT Compelling and suspenseful - LISA HALLEveryone brings their secrets to the island...On the beautiful and windswept island of Tresco, two worlds live side by side. The wealthy visitors come by helicopter to stay at their lavish time-share properties. The estate staff travel by boat, and work all hours to keep them happy, to keep the money flowing in.But while the blue skies and savage waves make the island seem a wild paradise, under the surface the inhabitants are concealing more than they dare reveal. The truths about their marriages, their love affairs, and what they do in the darkness while their neighbours are sleeping.As black clouds come rolling in and a storm hits the island, truths and rumours begin to tumble out, wreaking terrible damage. In the midst of the tempest, two women are attacked and one goes missing. The secrets of this fragile community can no longer be hidden if it hopes to survive. The islanders must finally reveal what they did in the storm, no matter the cost.From the #1 bestselling author of Call Me Mummy comes a dark and luscious thriller, perfect for readers of Harriet Tyce, Amanda Jennings and Louise Candlish. An irresistible read - LESLEY KARA Clever and complex - HELEN FIELDS

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Set in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses, a carpenter hiding a double life, searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The devastatingly beautiful, brutal, raucous and tender historical thriller â “ a Top Ten Sunday Times bestseller!**WINNER of the CWA Historical DAGGER 2025***â ˜Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated â ¦ you won t want to put it downâ ™ Catriona Ward â ˜Utterly thrillingâ ™ Elizabeth MacNeal â ˜An immersive, illuminating and exceptionally entertaining novelâ ™ Matt Cain â ˜Stunning and powerful â ¦ Youâ ™ll never forget Thomas Trueâ ™ Janice Hallett â ˜A clever mystery, a powerful love story â ¦ affected me more than anything Iâ ™ve read in a long timeâ ™ Gareth Brown**WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN****THE TOP TEN Sunday Times BESTSELLER****SHORTLISTED for Booksellers Association Author of the Year**_________________ The only sin is betrayalâ ¦ It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London s hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly s stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realises there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love? Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayalâ ¦_______________________ â ˜Quite simply divine â ¦ had me in all sorts of tearsâ ™ Jennie Godfreyâ ˜A vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of Londonâ ™s past â ¦ as compelling as Westâ ™s debutâ ™ The Times â ˜A darkly thrilling romp that simmers with sinister menace and illicit temptationâ ™ Susan Stokes-Chapman â ˜An unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedyâ ™ Heat â ˜Ingeniously plotted, vivid and memorableâ ™ Historical Novel Society â ˜Electric â ¦ an unputdownable readâ ™ Attitude Magazine â ˜An epic adventure of love in a time of dangerâ ™ Hallie Rubenhold â ˜An exuberant, moving storyâ ™ Rosie Andrews â ˜Vivid, impressive and utterly immersive â ¦ I was weeping by the final pages. Masterfulâ ™ D.V. Bishop â ˜A devastating story told with great powerâ ™ Christopher Stephens â ˜You are instantly immersed in the perilous, hot, exciting, plot-swirling world of Molliesâ ™ Felice Picanoâ ˜Youâ ™ll smile, youâ ™ll gasp, youâ ™ll cryâ ™ Essie Fox â ˜Hugely entertainingâ ™ Anna Mazzola â ˜Bursting with memorable characters and stunning imageryâ ™ Sean Luskâ ˜Brilliantly researched and lavishly writtenâ ™ Emma Stonex â ˜Like a modern Fieldingâ ™ Kate Griffinâ ˜Hypnotic. A hurtling tale of deception and self-discoveryâ ™ James Cahillâ ˜Very, very goodâ ™ Stephen Fryâ ˜There has never been a book that made me cry â ¦ until todayâ ™ Suzie Edge â ˜Fierce, funny, and fabulous â ¦ an important and deeply moving storyâ ™ Jonathan Harvey â ˜A beautiful, dark love story set in the fetid streets of Georgian London â ¦ unputdownableâ ™ Gareth Russell â ˜A beautifully told story that broke my heart and energised my soulâ ™ Tracy King â ˜The wit of Wilde still lives!â ™ Gyles Brandreth â ˜A gripping epic tale â ¦ a powerful new voice in historical fictionâ ™ Gill Paul â ˜A picaresque gay romp through 18th-century London, with a dark and troubling heartâ ™ Annie Garthwaite

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Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!) ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Fast-paced, witty and fun ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Be prepared to read fully into the night ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the twisty and original new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS... Sheer delight from start to finish Janice Hallett Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing The Times As fiendishly clever as its characters Jennie GodfreyThey whisper her name in every corner of town. The lady with a hundred faces, a thousand lives.Five moves, five days - for such are the rules of her game.1898. Quinn Le Blanc, London s most talented con woman, has five days to pull off the seemingly impossible: trick an eligible duke into marriage and lift a fortune from the richest family in England.Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn is the jewel of the season. Her brilliant act opens doors to the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of high society - and propels her into the inner circle of her target: the corrupt, charismatic Kendals.But as she spins in and out of their world, Quinn becomes tangled in a dangerous web of love, lies and loyalty. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and she may not be the only one playing a game of high deception...--- A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb Daily Mail Audacious, cunning, quick-witted Louise Candlish A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn t get more exciting than this Erin Kelly A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS: The perfect holiday read Guardian Punch-the-air good Kiran Millwood Hargrave Delightfully mischievous The Times Imagine Ocean s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith Erin Kelly Impressive Sunday Times Kept me hooked til the last page Jennifer Saint

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Compelling and so atmospheric, this is - quite literally - the perfect new crime series to dive into HEAT Rob Parker is a master of the stone-cold twist JANICE HALLETT Brilliant pacing and interesting characters make this a great addition to you to-be-read stacks PRIMA Propels you through the pages at a rate of knots ... the very definition of a one-sitting read ROBERT RUTHERFORDNobody ever knew what happened to the Brindleys. One summer they were there - flashy, loud and beautiful - and then they were gone. A mother, father and two children, vanished into the East Anglian night. Some said the family never made it home from the party; their speeding car thrown off the tracks and the four of them silently buried in the marshes. Others said they had simply moved on. For over thirty years, the case remained as cold as the freezing waterways of the Norfolk broads. Until Cam Killick found the car.An ex-marine and ex-SBS officer, Cam Killickâ ™s PTSD has made the return to civilian life a living nightmare. The only place he can find peace is underwater, where the world is muffled to white noise. As a cold case diver it is his job to scour the waterways of the country for the lost, the submerged, the drowned, laying their stories to rest alongside them.Except when Cam levers open the doors to the Brindley car on the lake bed where he found it, all four bodies are missing. And Cam will soon learn that some secrets, once submerged, are better off staying that way.A gripping, propulsive and atmospheric crime thriller perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter James and Elly Griffiths. Your new crime obsession starts here...

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Ever so wholesome. Ever so deadly... When art restorer Astrid Swift moved from London to the Dorset village of Hanbury, she thought she was heading for a quiet life. Far from it. A local man has just been murdered in the English Trust stately home where Astrid works, and the sleepy community is shaken to its core.Soon Astrid has discovered the shocking truth about her employer: rather than being the genteel organisation it seems on the surface, the Trust is a hotbed of politics and intrigue. As Astrid s new friend Kath from the village says: It s like the mafia, but with scones. As the suspicious deaths mount up, Astrid must use every gadget in her restorer s toolkit to solve the mystery, salvage her reputation â “ and maybe even save her life.Thrilling, funny and unputdownable, The Trust is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Clare Chase. Praise for The Trust: Feelgood fun. The Times I romped through The Trust... A cosy debut set in a house brimming with secrets... An enchanting murder mystery. Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal Macabre murders, quirky characters and delightful settings combine in a way that would make Midsomer proud. Crime Fiction Lover A feisty heroine, an ingenious plot and a cast of quirky characters that soon feel like your best friends, make The Trust a cozy crime to savour. Merryn Allingham, author of The Bookshop Murder Intelligent and gently humorous, with a suitably eccentric cast of characters. M S Morris, author of the Bridget Hart books

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A bildungsroman and the most autobiographical yet of Charley Rosen s many works of fiction, nonfiction and reportage on the subject of basketball, Dribbling a Basketball on the Road to Damascus tells the story of the life of Chazz Klein, a power forward and elite scorer who starts at Metropolitan College and ends up on the Knicks by way of the Detroit Pistons. Klein loves the game that helped him survive his childhood and find meaning. But his awkwardness early in life also stays with him, as both love and long-lasting meaning elude him except in small doses. And yet he does achieve, across the journey represented in these pages, that rarest of gifts, a kind of humility, an acceptance of himself, and the peace that goes with that. Along the way, Klein shaves points and helps us understand the appeal of doing so even though it goes against his love of the game that is pure and life-affirming. So why act against all that? Because everything good in this story is transient, including that joy in playing, and there is a sense here that nothing ever really changes. Different kinds of power converge, and a player who prizes the pure game of hoops above all else can at the same time be someone who breaks the rules and helps corrupt the competitive sport. These are some of the qualities that make Dribbling a Basketball on the Road to Damascus a wise novel as well as an adventurous one.

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The Sunday Times Top Five BestsellerA BBC Two Between the Covers Book Club Pick A wonderfully inventive novel â ” The Times and Sunday Times, Best Historical Fiction of 2023Laura Shepherd-Robinson s The Square of Sevens is an epic and sweeping novel set in Georgian high society, a dazzling story offering up mystery, intrigue, heartbreak, and audacious twists.This is your story, Red. You must tell it well . . .A girl known only as Red, the daughter of a Cornish fortune-teller, travels with her father making a living predicting fortunes using the ancient method: the Square of Sevens. When her father suddenly dies, Red becomes the ward of a gentleman scholar.Now raised as a lady amidst the Georgian splendour of Bath, her fortune-telling is a delight to high society. But she cannot ignore the questions that gnaw at her soul: who was her mother? How did she die? And who are the mysterious enemies her father was always terrified would find him?The pursuit of these mysteries takes her from Cornwall and Bath to London and Devon, from the rough ribaldry of the Bartholomew Fair to the grand houses of two of the most powerful families in England. And while Red s quest brings her the possibility of great reward, it also leads her into grave danger . . . A masterpiece â ” Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal A sweeping Dickensian tour de force of a novel â ” Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of Pandora I doubt Iâ ™ll read a better book this year â ” Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End

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#39;Deliciously dark and utterly addictive — my favourite Ruth Ware yet #39; Lucy FoleyEveryone wanted her lifeSomeone wanted her dead It was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day. Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison? She needs to know the truth. Even if it means questioning her own friends. Even if it means putting her own life at risk. Because if the killer wasn’t a stranger, it #39;s someone she knows… PRAISE FOR THE IT GIRL: #39;An absolute belter. Could not put it down! I thought I knew who the killer was. Then I was CERTAIN it was another person! Then DEFINITELY another! Great characterisation, glamorous setting, all round FABALISS! #39; Marian Keyes #39;A cracking read – and that ending! #39; Shari Lapena #39;Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page #39; Lisa Jewell #39;Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping #39; Sophie Hannah #39;Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive – you’ll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye #39; JP Delaney #39;Ruth Ware’s richly-textured The It Girl is at once an engrossing murder mystery while also a perfectly crafted and haunting examination of lost youth and the compromises of adulthood, as a woman unpicks the past secrets of her university friends to finally lay to rest her murdered best friend, the dazzling April. Reminiscent of The Secret History, Ware has surpassed herself with this gripping, absorbing whodunnit. I loved it! All hail the Queen #39; Sarah Pinborough #39;If you ever idly wish that Agatha Christie would write a new book, Ruth Ware has got you covered. The It Girl has all the clues, twists and red herrings you could wish for, in a thoroughly modern setting. An impeccably constructed mystery from start to finish #39; Jane Casey #39;It’s brilliant. Ruth is the master of the fiendishly twisty, yet completely believable, plot #39; Elly Griffiths #39;Just finished The It Girl by Ruth Ware and now my life is divided in two: before and after. Before: cool, calm, chilled. After: What? No! OMG! A wild ride that’s deliciously twisting, with countless gasp-out-loud moments #39; Janice Hallett #39;A new Ruth Ware is always a treat and The It Girl is one of her best. You can almost see her smiling as she feeds you the little morsels that should help you work everything out - if only you were as clever as Ruth! As sleek and chilling as a knife between the ribs #39; Sarah J. Naughton #39;Clever. Compelling and with a terrific sense of place. Ruth Ware’s The It Girl grips to the end #39; Jane Shemilt

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⠘A red-hot, non-stop rollercoaster of a book⠙ ⠓ Lisa JewellWhat would you do if your husband framed you for murder?Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband.Now she⠙s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband ⠓ the man who framed her.Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her?Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined ⠓ and this time it⠙s not her freedom that⠙s in jeopardy, but her life⠦Your favourite authors LOVE The Guilty Couple!⠘Shot through with a propulsive sense of gritty threat and high-stakes tension, this is bold, memorable, top-tier thriller writing.⠙ ⠓ bestselling author B P Walter⠘The Guilty Couple is a one-breath rollercoaster ride, with twists, turns, ups and downs⠦ then just when you think it⠙s over, there⠙s another loop ahead! A proper, classy thriller.⠙ ⠓ Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal⠘CL Taylor has done it again. A fast paced, thrilling read that I couldn⠙t put down. I loved it!⠙ ⠓ bestselling author Heidi Perks⠘I loved The Guilty Couple so much. Twisty, compelling, tense and fast-paced and thoroughly unputdownable.⠙ ⠓ multimillion-copy bestselling author Angela Marsons Wow, The Guilty Couple doesn⠙t let up for a moment ⠓ you⠙re in for ride! ⠓ bestselling author Sarah Pinborough⠘Twisty, taut, unbearably tense. Brava, C.L. Taylor, you⠙ve done it again!⠙ ⠓ bestselling author Emma StonexAnd readers LOVE The Guilty Couple, too!⠘A hugely entertaining, tense and twisting read.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Pulse-pounding⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Thrilling and exciting⠦the ending was brilliant.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘My heart was in my throat throughout the entire book.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This is the best book I have read in a long time.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Wow!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Times Bestseller A masterpiece - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal Exceptional - a tense, thrilling investigation, with a decidedly feminist slant - Daily MailInspired by a real-life case, Kate Foster s The Maiden is a remarkable story with a feminist revisionist twist, giving a voice to women otherwise silenced by history. Winner of the Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect Award 2022 and the Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year 2023. In the end, it did not matter what I said at my trial. No one believed me.Edinburgh, October 1679. Lady Christian is arrested and charged with the murder of her lover, James Forrester. News of her imprisonment and subsequent trial is splashed across the broadsides, with headlines that leave little room for doubt: Adulteress. Whore. Murderess. Only a year before, Lady Christian was newly married, leading a life of privilege and respectability. So, what led her to risk everything for an affair? And does that make her guilty of murder? She wasn t the only woman in Forrester s life, and certainly not the only one who might have had cause to wish him dead . . . Riveting . . . the tension persists until the last page - The Times

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Gripping JANICE HALLETT Gut-wrenching M. W. CRAVEN Devastating JACKIE KABLER Compelling JO CALLAGHANâ “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “One heroic act rips a small town apart in this unmissable summer thriller, perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Ann Cleeves.â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “HE RUNS INTO THE FLAMES A HERO. Steve thought he had left his troubled past behind. Living a quiet life with his wife and children, everything changes the night he rescues a baby from a burning house, becoming an unexpected national hero.HE EMERGES FROM THE ASHES A SUSPECT.But as the spotlight shines brighter, so does the scrutiny, and a shocking accusation is made â “ that Steve is the man responsible for an unsolved murder in Beachbrook years prior.BUT WHICH ONE IS HE REALLY?As his world unravels, public opinion is firmly divided. Steve pleads his innocence, but DS Sue Willmott is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened all those years ago.After all, even heroes hide secrets of their own.â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “â “PRAISE FOR INTO THE FIRE:â ˜A relentlessly pacy, gripping, and deeply moving story with a twist that hits like a sledgehammer. LISA JEWELL A gripping tale that explores the flip side of heroism, and a rollercoaster ride you will not want to get off! JANICE HALLETT Move over, crime giants, thereâ ™s a new giant in town! JO CALLAGHANâ ˜A remarkable book. Genuinely gut-wrenching and never lets up on pace, plot or tension.â ™ M. W. CRAVENâ ˜A novel that picks you up and sweeps you along to the most harrowing, devastating conclusion; I couldnâ ™t turn the pages fast enough.â ™ JACKIE KABLER â ˜A tour-de-force of pace, nerve shredding tension, and heartbreaking emotional heft. Just astonishingly good! NEIL LANCASTER A relentless surge of suspense from the first page to the shattering finale. G. D. Wrightâ ™s writing draws you in and doesnâ ™t let go â “ an awe-inspiring talent.â ™ D. S. BUTLERâ ˜An emotional rollercoaster of a thriller with a shocking finale.â ™ SARAH CLARKE

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The Christmas Jigsaw Murders, the brand new Alexandra Benedict novel, is out now.CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE? #39;Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book. This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness. Eighteen passengers, seven stops, one killer Christmas read #39; JANICE HALLETT #39;The perfect book to read on a train . . . A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended #39; ELLY GRIFFITHS #39;It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart #39; S J BENNETT Eighteen passengers. Seven stops. One killer. In the early hours of Christmas Eve, the sleeper train to the Highlands is derailed, along with the festive plans of its travellers. With the train stuck in snow in the middle of nowhere, a killer stalks its carriages, picking off passengers one by one. Those who sleep on the sleeper train may never wake again. Can former Met detective Roz Parker find the killer before they kill again?All aboard for . . . Murder on the Christmas Express.

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Times Book of the Month: a spine-chilling classic festive Christmas crime mystery from beloved author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month, Uncle Paul. Brilliant ... Such clever, witty writing. Elly Griffiths Fremlin packs a punch. Ian Rankin A master of suspense. Janice Hallett Glorious ... Got me hooked. Ruth RendellJolted from sleep by the ringing of the telephone, Imogen stumbles through the dark, empty house to answer it. At first, she canâ ™t quite understand the man on the other end of the line. Surely he canâ ™t honestly be accusing her of killing her husband, Ivor, who died in a car crash barely two months ago.As the nights draw in, Imogen finds her home filling up with unexpected guests, who may be looking for more than simple festive cheer. Has someone been rifling through Ivorâ ™s papers? Who left the half-drunk whiskey bottle beside his favourite chair? And why wonâ ™t that man stop phoning, insisting he can prove Imogenâ ™s guilt ..? Beautifully written . . . Fremlin s sly, subtly feminist take on the ghost story is a gem. Sunday Times Reads as if it were written yesterday ... Makes you laugh, smile or wince in recognition on virtually every page ... This clever, clear-eyed mystery is the perfect antidote to the often fake bonhomie of the festive season. Times Book of the Month Barbara Pym with arsenic. Clare Chambers A genius. Nicola Upson

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A sizzling beach read thriller with an ending readers are calling jaw-dropping ⠦ A stone cold tale of secrets, lies and betrayal unfolds on the holiday from hell ⠓ 2024⠙s suitcase essential. Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal⠘A thrilling page-turner set against a stunning Thai backdrop where everyone has secrets and with a killer twist ⠓ loved it.⠙ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet A sizzler ⠓ pack it in your beach bag! Cara Hunter, author of Murder in the Family I raced through The Trip ⠓ thrilling and fabulous. A summer thriller you won t want to put down. Lauren North, author of The Teacher s Secret A stunningly brilliant book. The Trip is sun-drenched suspense that demands to be read in one breathless sitting. Matthew Blake, author of Anna OThe perfect holiday. The perfect crime.Four friends on the holiday of a lifetime. Until a vicious murder shatters their paradise.Four friends who d do anything for each other, until now.Only one of them committed a crime.But all four know how to keep a secret.And they re all guilty of something⠦Readers love The Trip!⠘A terrific thriller set on an island with a bunch of friends and one of them could be the killer ⠓ what more could you ask for in a book? Loved this!⠙Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This was such a fantastic gripping read it pulled me in from the first page until the very last ⠦ Excellent writing from start to finish and what a finish it was ⠓ such a jaw-dropping ending⠙Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yet another brilliant novel by this author. I am a big fan Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Awesome book! I can⠙t get enough of these beach vacation thrillers. Great suspense. Great ending!⠙Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the twist and was desperate to know the secret ⠦ Fantastic Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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SHORTLISTED FOR MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA BEST FIRST NOVEL EDGAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION ILP JOHN CREASEY (NEW BLOOD) DAGGER 2024SHORTLISED FOR THE ITW THRILLER AWARDS BEST FIRST NOVEL 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN 2024 An epic, devastating, majestic mystery. Clever, richly imagined and outright thrilling Chris Whitaker Berkeley, California 1944: A former presidential candidate is assassinated in one of the rooms at the opulent Claremont Hotel. A rich industrialist, Walter Wilkinson could have been targeted by any number of adversaries. But Detective Al Sullivan s investigation brings up the spectre of another tragedy at the Claremont ten years earlier: the death of seven-year-old Iris Stafford, a member of the wealthy and influential Bainbridge family. Some say she haunts the Claremont still. The many threads of the case keep leading Sullivan back to the three remaining Bainbridge heiresses, now adults: Iris s sister, Isabella, and her cousins Cassie and Nicole. Determined not to let anything distract him from the truth - not the powerful influence of Bainbridges grandmother, or the political aspirations of Berkeley s district attorney, or the interest of Chinese first lady Madame Chiang Kai-Shek - Sullivan follows his investigation to its devastating conclusion. Chua s page-turning debut brings to life a historical era rife with turbulent social forces and ground-breaking forensic advances, when access to power, and therefore justice, hinged on gender, race and class. Riveting Daily Mail Intriguing Sunday Times Vividly intoxicating Janice Hallett

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THE SUSPENSE-FILLED TALE OF A CRIME NOVELIST WHOSE BOOKS ARE COMING TRUE FROM THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CLAIRE DOUGLASShe finally has her dream life. But someone knows the truth . . . Her best yet. It s gripping, atmospheric, and so original GILLIAN MCALLISTER Thrilling, twisty and impossible to put down. Claire Douglas at her very best TIM WEAVER A gripping read, so cleverly plotted and brimming with tension GILLY MACMILLAN A tightly plotted, dazzling thriller, filled with Claire Douglas s trademark suspense. An up-all-night read LUCY CLARKE A whirlwind of a thriller with twists that made me gasp CL TAYLOR Ingenious and compelling . . . absolutely loved it MARK EDWARDS So many ingenious twists, so many gasp moments. I absolutely loved it B P WALTER__________Emilia Ward lives quietly in suburban London with her husband and two children.Just an ordinary wife and mother. But also a bestselling crime writer.When she starts writing her tenth Detective Miranda Moody novel, however, life takes a frightening turn: an incident straight out of one of her novels occurs in real life.Just an unsettling coincidence, she thinks. Until it happens again.Then someone she knows dies exactly like a victim in the book she s still writing . . .Why is someone doing this?How do they know what she is writing?And how long before Emilia and her family are next?__________READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE WOMAN WHO LIED . . . A fantastic thriller. Fresh and original, genuinely kept me guessing and a total page turner 5* READER REVIEW I did not want this book to end. I read it in bed. On the sofa. In the bus. You get the picture. Did not put it down till it was done. Then felt disappointed with myself as I had gobbled it up and not spread the treat out. Best book by the author 5* READER REVIEW Wow, what a book. I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend 5* READER REVIEW Claire Douglas never disappoints, she keeps you hooked until the final page, each story she produces is better than the last with twists galore 5* READER REVIEW Truly tremendous, cleverly plotted with a deftly drawn cast and an enthralling one-sit read 5* READER REVIEW Tremendous 5* READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS: I loved this twisty novel RICHARD OSMAN Clever. Gripping. Terrifically compelling. Kept me glued to the page SARAH PEARSE Eerie, spine-tingling. Douglas is a master storyteller. The perfect immersive read JANICE HALLETT Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist GILLIAN MCALLISTER Spine-chilling THE SUNDAY TIMES A deliciously dark, captivating and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners CL TAYLORThe Woman Who Lied, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023Claire Douglas, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, September 2022

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Plotting that takes the breath away IAN RANKIN A fantastic thriller writer MARK BILLINGHAM Steve Cavanagh s twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming ANTHONY HOROWITZA GIRL IS MISSING. SOMEONE IS LYING.WHO IS DEADLIER...Leonard Howell s worst nightmare has come true: his daughter Caroline has been kidnapped. Not content with relying on the cops, Howell calls the only man he trusts to get her back....THE MAN WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH...Eddie Flynn knows what it s like to lose a daughter and vows to bring Caroline home safe. Once a con artist, now a hotshot criminal attorney, Flynn is no stranger to the shady New York underworld....OR THE ONE WHO BELIEVES A LIE?However, as he steps back into his old life, Flynn realizes that the rules of game have changed - and that he is being played. But who is pulling the strings? And is anyone in this twisted case telling the truth...?A missing girl, a desperate father and a case that threatens to destroy everyone involved...Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times bestseller Steve Cavanagh: This guy is the real deal. Trust me LEE CHILD The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans JANICE HALLETT Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business MICK HERRON The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh s hypnotic storytelling power SUNDAY EXPRESS Cavanagh is a genius EVENING STANDARD A great author MARTINA COLE

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