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The first book in the phenomenally successful Thursday Next series, from Number One bestselling author Jasper Fforde. Always ridiculous, often hilarious ... blink and you miss a vital narrative leap. There are shades of Douglas Adams, Lewis Carroll, Clockwork Orange and 1984 . And that s just for starters - Time OutMeet Thursday Next, literary detective without equal, fear or boyfriend.There is another 1985, where London s criminal gangs have moved into the lucrative literary market, and Thursday Next is on the trail of the new crime wave s MR Big.Acheron Hades has been kidnapping certain characters from works of fiction and holding them to ransom. Jane Eyre is gone. Missing.Thursday sets out to find a way into the book to repair the damage. But solving crimes against literature isn t easy when you also have to find time to halt the Crimean War, persuade the man you love to marry you, and figure out who really wrote Shakespeare s plays.Perhaps today just isn t going to be Thursday s day. Join her on a truly breathtaking adventure, and find out for yourself. Fiction will never be the same again ...

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Jasper Fforde s Sunday Times bestselling new fantastical satire: what happens when a family of human-sized, human-like rabbits moves in next door?

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The Gingerbreadman - psychopath, sadist, convicted murderer and cake/biscuit - is loose on the streets of Reading. It isn t Jack Spratt s case. Despite the success of the Humpty Dumpty investigation, the well publicised failure to prevent Red Riding-Hood and her Gran being eaten once again plunges the Nursery Crime Division into controversy. Enforced non-involvement with the Gingerbreadman hunt looks to be frustrating until a chance encounter at the oddly familiar Deja-Vu Club leads them onto the hunt for missing journalist Henrietta Goldy Hatchett, star reporter for The Daily Toad. The last witnesses to see her alive were The Three Bears, comfortably living out a life of rural solitude in Andersen s wood. But all is not what it seems. Are the unexplained explosions around the globe somehow related to missing nuclear scientist Angus McGuffin? Is cucumber-growing really that dangerous? Why are National Security involved? But most important of all: How could the bears porridge be at such disparate temperatures when they were poured at the same time?

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Jasper Fforde, the acclaimed SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, invites you to imagine a world where your position in society depended on what bit of the colour spectrum you could see...It s the UK, but not as we know it: civilisation has rebuilt after an unspoken Something that Happened five hundred years before. Society is now colour-based, the strict levels of hierarchy dictated by the colours you can see, and the economy, health service and citizen s aspirations all dominated by visual colour, run by the shadowy National Colour in far-off Emerald City.Out on the fringes of Red Sector West, Eddie Russett and Jane Grey have discovered that all is neither fair nor truthful within their cosy environment, and currently face trumped up charges that will see them die of the fatally soporific tones within the Green Room.Negotiating the narrow boundaries of the Rules within their society, Jane and Edward must find out the truth of their world: What is it, where is it and even when it is. As they unpeel the lies that cloak their existence they come to the worrying conclusion that they may not be alone: That there might be a Somewhere Else beyond the sea, and more, Someone Else living there - and observing them all, purposefully unseen.Red Side Story delves into the strictures of a society imposed on itself by itself, immovable dogma and the spirit of humans trying to love and survive and make sense of a world that makes no sense at all. Only it does, of course - you just have to look harder, look further, and forget everything you ve ever been told. Fforde is one of literature s most enjoyable visionaries, and his long-awaited Shades of Grey sequel will be eagerly seized upon by his admirers... The jokes are excellent, the pacing breathless and the last line a classic Observer Fforde s books are more than an ingenious idea. They are written with buoyant zest and are tautly plotted . . . and are embellished with the rich details of a Dickens or Pratchett Independent No summaries can do justice to the sheer inventiveness, wit, complexity, erudition, unexpectedness and originality The Times Brilliantly inventive Mail on Sunday

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The sixth instalment of Number One bestselling author Jasper Fforde s sensational Thursday Nextseries. Fforde s books are more than just an ingenious idea. They are written with buoyant zest and are tautly plotted. They have empathetic heroes and heroines who nearly make terrible mistakes and suitably dastardly villains who do. They also have more twists and turns than Christie, and are embellished with the rich details of Dickens or Pratchett - IndependentIt is a time of unrest in the BookWorld. Only the diplomatic skills of ace literary detective Thursday Next can avert a devastating genre war. But a week before the peace talks, Thursday vanishes. Has she simply returned home to the RealWorld or is this something more sinister?All is not yet lost. Living at the quiet end of speculative fiction is the written Thursday Next, eager to prove herself worth of her illustrious namesake. The written Thursday is soon hot on the trail of her factual alter-ego, and quickly stumbles upon a plot so fiendish that it threatens the very BookWorld itself.

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Jasper Fforde, the acclaimed SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, invites you to imagine a world where your position in society depends on what bit of the colour spectrum you can see... It s the UK, but not as we know it: civilisation has rebuilt after an unspoken Something that Happened five hundred years before. Society is now colour-based, the strict levels of hierarchy dictated by the colours you can see, and the economy, health service and citizen s aspirations all dominated by visual colour, run by the shadowy National Colour in far-off Emerald City. Out on the fringes of Red Sector West, Eddie Russett and Jane Grey have discovered that all is neither fair nor truthful within their cosy environment, and currently face trumped up charges that will see them die of the fatally soporific tones within the Green Room. Negotiating the narrow boundaries of the Rules within their society, Jane and Edward must find out the truth of their world: What is it, where is it and even when it is. As they unpeel the lies that cloak their existence they come to the worrying conclusion that they may not be alone: That there might be a Somewhere Else beyond the sea, and more, Someone Else living there - and observing them all, purposefully unseen. Red Side Story delves into the strictures of a society imposed on itself by itself, immovable dogma and the spirit of humans trying to love and survive and make sense of a world that makes no sense at all. Only it does, of course - you just have to look harder, look further, and forget everything you ve ever been told.

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Jasper Fforde, the acclaimed SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, invites you to imagine a world where your position in society depended on what bit of the colour spectrum you could see... It s the UK, but not as we know it: civilisation has rebuilt after an unspoken Something that Happened five hundred years before. Society is now colour-based, the strict levels of hierarchy dictated by the colours you can see, and the economy, health service and citizen s aspirations all dominated by visual colour, run by the shadowy National Colour in far-off Emerald City.Out on the fringes of Red Sector West, Eddie Russett and Jane Grey have discovered that all is neither fair nor truthful within their cosy environment, and currently face trumped up charges that will see them die of the fatally soporific tones within the Green Room. Negotiating the narrow boundaries of the Rules within their society, Jane and Edward must find out the truth of their world: What is it, where is it and even when it is. As they unpeel the lies that cloak their existence they come to the worrying conclusion that they may not be alone: That there might be a Somewhere Else beyond the sea, and more, Someone Else living there - and observing them all, purposefully unseen.Red Side Story delves into the strictures of a society imposed on itself by itself, immovable dogma and the spirit of humans trying to love and survive and make sense of a world that makes no sense at all. Only it does, of course - you just have to look harder, look further, and forget everything you ve ever been told.

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It s Easter in Reading – a bad time for eggs – and no one can remember the last sunny day. Humpty Dumpty, well-known nursery favourite, large egg, ex-convict and former millionaire philanthropist is found shattered beneath a wall in a shabby area of town.Following the pathologist s careful reconstruction of Humpty s shell, Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his Sergeant Mary Mary are soon grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, the illegal Bearnaise sauce market, corporate politics and the cut and thrust world of international Chiropody. As Jack and Mary stumble around the streets of Reading in Jack s Lime Green Austin Allegro, the clues pile up, but Jack has his own problems to deal with.And on top of everything else, the Jellyman is coming to town...

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Fforde s books are more than an ingenious idea. They are written with buoyant zest and are tautly plotted . . . and are embellished with the rich details of a Dickens or Pratchett IndependentHundreds of years in the future, after the Something that Happened, the world is an alarmingly different place. Life is lived according to The Rulebook and social hierarchy is determined by your perception of colour. Eddie Russett is an above average Red who dreams of moving up the ladder by marriage to Constance Oxblood. Until he is sent to the Outer Fringes where he meets Jane - a lowly Grey with an uncontrollable temper and a desire to see him killed. For Eddie, it s love at first sight. But his infatuation will lead him to discover that all is not as it seems in a world where everything that looks black and white is really shades of grey . . . If George Orwell had tripped over a paint pot or Douglas Adams favoured colour swatches instead of towels, neither of them would have come up with anything as brilliant as Shades of Grey.

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The Verdun Affair is ravishingly beautiful, and as much about love as about war . . . Dybek is a storyteller of great power. If there s any justice, this novel will be widely read and recognized. I absolutely adored it Paula McLain, bestselling author of THE PARIS WIFE and CIRCLING THE SUNA sweeping, romantic, and profoundly moving novel, set in Europe in the aftermath of World War I and Los Angeles in the 1950s, about a lonely young man, a beautiful widow, and the amnesiac soldier whose puzzling case binds them together even as it tears them apart.In 1920, two young Americans meet in Verdun, the city in France where one of the most devastating battles of the war was waged. Tom is an orphan from Chicago, a former ambulance driver now gathering bones from the battlefield; Sarah is an expatriate from Boston searching for the husband who wandered off from his division and hasn t been seen since. Quickly, the two fall into a complicated affair against the ghostly backdrop of the ruined city. Months later, Sarah and Tom meet again at the psychiatric ward of an Italian hospital, drawn there by the appearance of a mysterious patient the doctors call Douglas Fairbanks (after the silent film actor) - a shell-shocked soldier with no memory of who he is. At the hospital, Tom and Sarah are joined by Paul, an Austrian journalist with his own interest in the amnesiac.Each is keeping a secret; each has been shaken by the horrors of war. Decades later, Tom, now a successful screenwriter, encounters Paul by chance in LA, still grappling with the questions raised by this gorgeous and incisive novel: How to begin again after unfathomable trauma? How to love after so much loss? And who, in the end, was Douglas Fairbanks?From the bone-strewn fields of Verdun to the bombed-out cafés of Paris, from the riot-torn streets of Bologna to the riotous parties of 1950s Hollywood, The Verdun Affair is a riveting tale of romance, grief and the far-reaching consequences of a single lie.

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An exceptional tale, expertly crafted with endearing characters and an enthralling plot that will captivate readers. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A country at war. A dangerous secret.After a failed honey-trap mission for British Intelligence leads to the breakdown of her marriage, French journalist Iris escapes to Dijon, seeking refuge in the cottage of her beloved aunt, Eva. But Eva is gone, the streets are full of distrust, and Iris is soon followed by the very last man she wants to see ⠓ the British civil servant and traitor she was tasked with catching, now keen to rekindle their affair.Eva⠙s home used to be a comforting place, where the locals sought out Eva⠙s homemade tinctures and cures and gifted jars of fresh honey from the garden. Now it is a place of danger, where threats loom in every corner. And as Iris spends more time there, she discovers a secret that will change the way she sees her aunt forever ⠓ and the course of her own life too⠦Don t miss this utterly sweeping WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Kristin Hannah.Praise for The French Affair: What a great story ⠓ really well written with likeable characters and a plot line that will keep you reading more and more just to find out what happens. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The French Affair is a thrilling, suspenseful World War Two historical fiction⠦ I highly recommend. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this fascinating story. Very addictive and interesting. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The perfect new job selling houses in the Cotswolds. An ex-lover re-appears. A life adventure awaits⠦ from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The One Enchanted Evening. Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches Sunday Times⠘The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.⠙ AJ Pearce Deliciously enjoyable Woman and Home_____________Three years ago, Bella Castle left her home town nursing a broken heart over Dominic Thane.Now she has a new job she loves, selling houses in the Cotswold countryside. And her boyfriend, Nevil, has just proposed.They re just right for each other, Bella tells herself. So why doesn t she feel happier?Then Dominic turns up unexpectedly.And Bella begins to ask herself whether Nevil really is her perfect match after all..._____________Readers can t get enough of The Perfect Match . . .***** Charming story. One of my first novels from Katie Fforde and I am sure it won t be my last. ***** Wonderfully written and left me with a heartwarming feel. ***** If you want a comfortable, warm read this book is a ⠜Perfect Match⠝. ***** Such a lovely, lovely feel good book - perfect as we go from spring into summer. ***** Wow, what a great book this is! It had me hooked and reeled in right from page 1.

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Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine exclusive collector s edition of Charlotte Brontë s Jane Eyre is a must have for book lovers or literature fans. Relive the haunting gothic romance of Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester in this beloved classic.The Harper Muse Classics: Painted Edition of Jane Eyre is perfect for special-edition book collectors, Charlotte Brontë lovers, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired.Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s first published novel, centers on the title character as she struggles to escape the hardships of her childhood, eventually finding work as a governess at the sprawling Thornfield Hall. Her new life there is derailed when she falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. Ahead of its time with its themes of feminism and religion, Jane Eyre is considered one of the greatest romance novels of all time.Whether you re buying this as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:A beautiful high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler s distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover s bookshelfEmbossed cover art and gold foilingDecorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughoutMatching ribbon marker and gold page edgesPart of a 4-volume collection including Persuasion, Little Women, and The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a title in the Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions collection alongside Persuasion (Jane Austen), Little Women (Louisa May Alcott), and The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Agatha Christie).

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Presents an extensive history of the Eyre family of Chesapeake Bay, from the 17th through the 21st century, offering a rare and fascinating insight into the preservation of a family home.

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FULL OF FIZZ AND VARIETY Sunday Times JOLLY GOOD FUN i Paper WHIP-SMART Daily Mail FUN AND FROLICS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON Saga MagazineFEATURING HUGE NAMES FROM LITERATURE, COMEDY AND BEYOND - INCLUDING RODDY DOYLE, FRANK SKINNER AND ALAN TITCHMARSH - THIS ANTHOLOGY OF STORIES REIMAGINES JEEVES AND WOOSTER THROUGH FRESH EYES. The irrepressible duo first appeared on the page in 1915, coming to feature in more than 35 short stories and eleven novels over the course of Wodehouseâ ™s lifetime. Each story in this new collection offers a delightful and original reimagining of the incomparable Bertie Wooster and his gentlemanâ ™s gentleman â “ seeing them journey to the horse races in Paris, solve puzzles at a wartime Bletchley Park, and even transported forward in time to the year 2025. Frank SkinnerRoddy DoyleAlan TitchmarshDominic SandbrookDeborah Frances-WhiteAndrew Hunter MurrayScarlett CurtisJasper FfordeJohn FinnemoreIan MooreWilliam Rayfet HunterFergus CraigJEEVES AGAIN is a joyful celebration of Wodehouse as a much-beloved British literary icon â “ as well as a timely and entertaining reminder of the lasting impact of his characters on a whole new generation of readers and writers. ***HEAR FROM THE WRITERS . . . A Wodehouse book is a journey into joy. RODDY DOYLE, Booker Prize-winning author of PADDY CLARKE HA HA HA Anybody who has even a vague interest in good writing should read Wodehouse. DOMINIC SANDBROOK, author and co-host of THE REST IS HISTORY I simply adore Wodehouse. ALAN TITCHMARSH MBE, broadcaster and writer To stumble into the world of Wodehouse is like sinking into a warm bath. SCARLETT CURTIS, Sunday Times bestselling author of FEMINISTS DON T WEAR PINK (AND OTHER LIES) What Wodehouse is still today, just as much as ever, is funny. JOHN FINNEMORE, creator of CABIN PRESSURE

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Delivered with flamboyance, it features a sparkling cast of chancers KATJA HOYER, Daily Telegraph 5* review Page-turning . . . a sizzling high-stakes tale JAMES HOLLAND This book might read like the screenplay of a gripping movie, yet every word is accurate and verified ANDREW ROBERTS Giles Milton is a phenomenon DAN SNOW Another rollercoaster ride from Giles Milton. Endlessly surprising ANTHONY HOROWITZFrom internationally bestselling historian Giles Milton comes the remarkable true story of the Allies secret mission to wartime Moscow.In the summer of 1941, as Hitler invaded the Soviet Union, Stalin s forces faced a catastrophic defeat which would make the Allies liberation of Europe virtually impossible. To avert this disaster, Britain and America mobilized an elite team of remarkable diplomats with the mission of keeping the Red Army in the war.Into to the heart of Stalin s Moscow Roosevelt sent Averell Harriman, the fourth richest man in America and his brilliant young daughter Kathy. Churchill dispatched the reckless but brilliant bon vivant Archie Clark Kerr - and occasionally himself - to negotiate with the Kremlin s wiliest operators. Together, this improbable group grappled with the ingenious, mercurial Stalin to make victory possible. But they also discovered that the Soviet dictator had a terrifying masterplan for the post-war world.Based on astonishing unpublished diaries, letters and secret reports, The Stalin Affair reveals troves of new material about the most unlikely coalition in history.*Giles Milton s The Stalin Affair was a Radio 4 Book of the Week in the week of 17th June 2024.*

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Sebastian Faulksâ ™s Birdsong meets Kristin Hannahâ ™s The Nightingale in this moving and powerful novel about love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit.Scarred by his experiences in World War One, German doctor, Sebastian Braun lives a quiet life tending to his patients and his beloved garden. Until Sophie Hathaway bursts into his life and challenges his dearly-held beliefs. And just at the moment Sebastian discovers love for the first time war is on the horizon once again, threatening not just his peace of mindâ ¦As the Germans approach the Channel Islands, Sebastian has to make choices: be the peace-loving man he has become or stand up and fight for his principles? When he and Sophie are separated, Sebastian is left realising love may have eluded him forever. Until a chance meeting in Paris sets the wheels in motion for a dangerously devastating love affair.Readers are loving The Paris Affair:â ˜A brilliant and very unique bookâ ¦phenomenalâ ™ Kaylaâ ˜Thoughtful and unpredictableâ ¦it took me by surpriseâ ™ Christyâ ˜Rivetingâ ¦suspensful, tense and emotionalâ ™ Karynâ ˜A great readâ ¦ highly recommendedâ ™ Lesleyâ ˜Carefully plottedâ ¦ I hated to put the book downâ ™ Sheriâ ˜The plot is well paced and structured and it pulled me into the deception, suspense and tensionâ ¦I hope to see this on the silver screen one dayâ ™ Normaâ ˜Quite simply epic! It should be made into a film, as the writing is so beautifully visual and presses all the emotional buttonsâ ™ Mandyâ ˜An absolutely enthralling read from beginning to endâ ¦The historical research that has gone into this book is incredible. A fantastic story. A definite must readâ ™ Amyâ ˜I read this in a single sittingâ ¦Romance, history, and of course, the beautiful writing of Melanie Hudson make this an excellent addition to the WWII canon and one that you should not miss!!â ™ Tiffany

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In this twisty Victorian detective thriller from the author of The Darwin Affair, Inspector Charles Field hunts a serial killer with a sinister signature targeting Florence Nightingale’s nurses in Crimea and women in London. Who is stalking Florence Nightingale and her nurses? Is it the legendary Beast of the Crimean, or someone closer to home? In 1855, Britain and France are fighting to keep the Russians from snatching the Crimean Peninsula from the Ottoman Empire, and Nightingale, a wealthy young society woman, has made it her mission to improve the wretched conditions in the British military hospitals in Turkey—despite fierce objections from the male doctors around her. When young women start turning up dead, their mouths sewn shut with embroidered fabric roses, Inspector Charles Field (the real-life inspiration for Charles Dickens’s Inspector Bucket in Bleak House) is sent from England to find the killer among the doctors, military men, journalists, and others swarming Turkey’s famous Barrack Hospital. Here Field meets both the famous Nightingale as well as Nurse Jane Rolly, the woman who will become his wife, and as he races to protect them, the prime suspect takes his own life. Case closed. Or is it? Twelve years later, back in London, amid the turmoil surrounding the expansion of voting rights, women again start turning up dead, their mouths covered by that telltale embroidered rose. Did Field suspect the wrong man before, or is he dealing with a deviant copycat? Either way, he must race against time to stop the killer before more bodies are discovered, and before his own family gets pulled into danger. Populated by real figures of the day, from Benjamin Disraeli to novelist Wilkie Collins to, of course, Florence Nightingale herself, and steeped in historical details of 1860s London, The Nightingale Affair plays out against a backdrop of a rapidly changing society. Most of all, it is a pure reading delight, offering shocks, unforgettably vivid scenes, and surprising twists.

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The uplifting new feel-good romance and perfect holiday read for summer from the Sunday Times bestselling authorA beautiful Chelsea town house. A chance to fulfil her dreams. A life adventure awaitsâ ¦ The queen of uplifting, feel good romance. AJ Pearce Top-drawer romantic escapism. Daily Mail Warm, brilliant and full of love. Heat Warm, wise, witty and with a wonderful retro flavour, From London With Love is a trip to the city you wonâ ™t want to miss! Lancashire Telegraph__________Itâ ™s 1968 and itâ ™s cold when Felicity arrives in London to stay with her mother, improve her English, do a secretarial course - and meet a suitable man.She is already missing her home in Provence and her father and his new wife and their extended family. But itâ ™s only for a year she tells herself - and then she can go back to France and do what she really wants and become a painter.And then she bumps into Oliver who is quite the most interesting young man she has ever met. He lives on a barge for one thing and has a collection of jobs, but his passion is looking for hidden treasures along the shores of the river Thames.In a word, heâ ™s a mudlarker - and before long Felicity is mudlarking too. She is also pursuing her dreams and painting scenery for Oliverâ ™s actor friends.But is Oliver a Suitable Man of whom her mother will approve? Felicity knows she will not â ¦Love, tangled relationships, and a real life adventure lie at the heart of Katie Ffordeâ ™s heart-warming new novel.__________Praise for Katie Fforde . . . A force to be reckoned with for her uplifting tales of romance Daily Express A charming feel good read Prepare to be swept away with this wonderful story! Another glorious winner from Katie Fforde! I couldn t put this down. Compulsive reading, brilliant. Katie Fforde does it again! Another hit for me! A gorgeous read A story full of warmth and love.

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A beautiful Chelsea town house. A chance to fulfil her dreams. A life adventure awaitsâ ¦ The queen of uplifting, feel good romance. AJ Pearce A force to be reckoned with for her uplifting tales of romance Daily Express Top-drawer romantic escapism. Daily Mail Warm, brilliant and full of love. Heat Warm, wise, witty and with a wonderful retro flavour, From London With Love is a trip to the city you wonâ ™t want to miss! Lancashire Telegraph__________Itâ ™s 1968 and itâ ™s cold when Felicity arrives in London to stay with her mother, improve her English, do a secretarial course - and meet a suitable man.She is already missing her home in Provence and her father and his new wife and their extended family. But itâ ™s only for a year she tells herself - and then she can go back to France and do what she really wants and become a painter.And then she bumps into Oliver who is quite the most interesting young man she has ever met. He lives on a barge for one thing and has a collection of jobs, but his passion is looking for hidden treasures along the shores of the river Thames.In a word, heâ ™s a mudlarker - and before long Felicity is mudlarking too. She is also pursuing her dreams and painting scenery for Oliverâ ™s actor friends.But is Oliver a Suitable Man of whom her mother will approve? Felicity knows she will not â ¦Love, tangled relationships, and a real life adventure lie at the heart of Katie Ffordeâ ™s heart-warming new novel.__________Praise for Katie Fforde . . . A charming feel good read Prepare to be swept away with this wonderful story! Another glorious winner from Katie Fforde! I couldn t put this down. Compulsive reading, brilliant. Katie Fforde does it again! Another hit for me! A gorgeous read A story full of warmth and love.

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A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKA SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR Hugely enjoyable The Spectator Delivered with flamboyance, it features a sparkling cast of chancers KATJA HOYER, Daily Telegraph 5* review Page-turning . . . a sizzling high-stakes tale JAMES HOLLAND This book might read like the screenplay of a gripping movie, yet every word is accurate and verified ANDREW ROBERTS Giles Milton is a phenomenon DAN SNOW Another rollercoaster ride from Giles Milton. Endlessly surprising ANTHONY HOROWITZFrom internationally bestselling historian Giles Milton comes the remarkable true story of the Allies secret mission to wartime Moscow. In the summer of 1941, as Hitler invaded the Soviet Union, Stalin s forces faced a catastrophic defeat which would make the Allies liberation of Europe virtually impossible. To avert this disaster, Britain and America mobilized an elite team of remarkable diplomats with the mission of keeping the Red Army in the war. Into the heart of Stalin s Moscow Roosevelt sent Averell Harriman, the fourth richest man in America and his brilliant young daughter Kathy. Churchill dispatched the reckless but inventive bon vivant Archie Clark Kerr - and occasionally himself - to negotiate with the Kremlin s wiliest operators. Together, this improbable group grappled with the ingenious, mercurial Stalin to make victory possible. But they also discovered that the Soviet dictator had a terrifying masterplan for the post-war world. Based on astonishing unpublished diaries, letters and secret reports, The Stalin Affair reveals troves of new material about the most unlikely coalition in history.

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Call Me By Your Name meets Evelyn Waugh in a gorgeous novel about the generations-long aftershocks of a youthful tryst â ” EsquireFrom the winner of the Man Booker Prize, a masterly novel that spans seven transformative decades as it plumbs the complex relationships of a remarkable family.In October 1940, the handsome young David Sparsholt arrives in Oxford. A keen athlete and oarsman, he at first seems unaware of the effect he has on others â “ particularly on the lonely and romantic Evert Dax, son of a celebrated novelist and destined to become a writer himself. While the Blitz rages in London, Oxford exists at a strange remove: an ephemeral, uncertain place, in which nightly blackouts conceal secret liaisons. Over the course of one momentous term, David and Evert forge an unlikely friendship that will colour their lives for decades to come . . .Alan Hollinghurstâ ™s sweeping novel evokes the intimate relationships of a group of friends bound together by art, literature and love across three generations. It explores the social and sexual revolutions of the most pivotal years of the past century, whose life-changing consequences are still being played out to this day. Richly observed, disarmingly witty and emotionally charged, The Sparsholt Affair is an unmissable achievement from one of our finest writers.Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature. Startling, radical, embedded in tradition but entirely new - Guardian A master storyteller - John BanvillePre-order the new novel from Alan Hollinghurst, Our Evenings, now.

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A Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and an instant New York Times bestseller.Nina de Gramont s The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world. A novel that literally out-Christies Agatha. - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal Scintillating - Daily MailIn 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.Iâ ™m no Hercule Poirot.Iâ ™m her husbandâ ™s mistress.Agatha Christieâ ™s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.Nan Oâ ™Deaâ ™s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy.After fighting her way back to England, sheâ ™s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And itâ ™s not just her husband.Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . .Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloadsâ ™ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factoryâ ˜A genuine marvelâ ™ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Laneâ ˜Ingeniousâ ™ - AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

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â ˜Literally out-Christies Agathaâ ™ - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealNina de Gramont s The Christie Affair reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world.In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.Iâ ™m no Hercule Poirot.Iâ ™m her husbandâ ™s mistress.Agatha Christieâ ™s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.Nan Oâ ™Deaâ ™s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, sheâ ™s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And itâ ™s not just her husband.Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . .A Reese Witherspoon Book Club PickThe Instant New York Times Bestsellerâ ˜Storytelling at its very finestâ ™ - My Weeklyâ ˜Scintillatingâ ™ - Daily Mailâ ˜Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloadsâ ™ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factoryâ ˜A genuine marvelâ ™ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Laneâ ˜Ingeniousâ ™ - AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

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The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the acclaimed The Secret Starling and The Accidental Stowaway - a spectacular adventure set through and under the streets of Paris.When Penelope Magnificent s awful parents tell her they re taking a trip to Paris, she surprises them by begging to go along. Nell is usually content to avoid her money-obsessed father and her fashion-focussed mother, but Paris holds something very dear to her . . . her old au pair Perrine - Pear - lives there. Pear used to write to Nell every week promising to come to her rescue but recently the letters have stopped . . .Arriving at her parent s posh hotel, Nell is determined to find Pear . . . but no one has seen her at her last known address, and no one seems to want to tell her anything about Pear s whereabouts. Luckily she befriends the hotel bellboy who introduces her to the world of tunnels underneath the city, and together they set out to find Pear, whilst uncovering an extraordinary mystery of their own . . .Gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kim Geyer bring this story to life. A rumbustious, rollicking adventure with a generous heart and a happy ending. Books for Keeps FABULOUS! Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse I loved The Pear Affair! If you liked Katherine Rundell you ll love this. Lisa Thompson, author of The Boy Who Fooled the World

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One Parisian night, a woman vanishes without a trace, leaving behind the man she loves. Sixty years later, the search begins… In 1942, French chef Sylvie Dubois is sent to Paris to spy on the enemy, while German soldier Christoph Baumann has sold his soul to save his sister. When they meet the world stops turning.But in a city consumed by war, love is a dangerous affair, and the star-crossed lovers will pay the ultimate price… Decades later, with Christoph’s health declining and his memory fading, his young protégé, Julia Clarke, sets out to discover what happened to the woman he never stopped loving. Can they find the woman who disappeared, or will it be too late?

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One of the most iconic characters in children⠙s literatureHergé⠙s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children⠙s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world⠙s most famous travelling reporter is confused by some very strange goings on involving shattering glass and an packet of cigarettes. But can he solve the mystery in time to protect Professor Calculus?Windows, mirrors and chandeliers are spontaneously shattering and Tintin is left flummoxed. After a shooting and a break in, Tintin knows Calculus is in danger, but he has only one clue ⠓ an unusual packet of cigarettes. He has a mystery to solve. But can he do it before a terrible weapon falls into the wrong hands?Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?Tintin in the Land of the SovietsTintin in AmericaTintin: Cigars of the PharaohTintin: The Blue LotusTintin: The Broken EarTintin: The Black IslandTintin: King Ottakar⠙s SceptreTintin: The Crab with the Golden ClawsTintin: The Shooting StarTintin: The Secret of the UnicornTintin: Red Rackham⠙s TreasureTintin: The Seven Crystal BallsTintin: Prisoners of the SunTintin: Land of Black GoldTintin: Destination MoonTintin: Explorers of the MoonTintin: The Calculus AffairTintin: The Red Sea SharksTintin in TibetTintin: The Castafiore EmeraldTintin: Flight 714 to SydneyThe Adventures of Tintin and the PicarosTintin and Alph-Art

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One of the most iconic characters in children⠙s literatureHergé⠙s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children⠙s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world⠙s most famous travelling reporter is confused by some very strange goings on. Windows, mirrors and chandeliers are spontaneously shattering and Tintin is left flummoxed. After a shooting and a break in, Tintin knows Professor Calculus is in danger, but he has only one clue ⠓ an unusual packet of cigarettes. He has a mystery to solve. But can he do it before a terrible weapon falls into the wrong hands?Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?Tintin in the Land of the SovietsTintin in AmericaTintin: Cigars of the PharaohTintin: The Blue LotusTintin: The Broken EarTintin: The Black IslandTintin: King Ottakar⠙s SceptreTintin: The Crab with the Golden ClawsTintin: The Shooting StarTintin: The Secret of the UnicornTintin: Red Rackham⠙s TreasureTintin: The Seven Crystal BallsTintin: Prisoners of the SunTintin: Land of Black GoldTintin: Destination MoonTintin: Explorers of the MoonTintin: The Calculus AffairTintin: The Red Sea SharksTintin in TibetTintin: The Castafiore EmeraldTintin: Flight 714 to SydneyThe Adventures of Tintin and the PicarosTintin and Alph-Art

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Agatha Christie s first ever murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover - includes for the first time the original courtroom climax as an alternate ending. `Beware! Peril to the detective who says: It is so small - it does not matter... Everything matters. After the Great War, life can never be the same again. Wounds need healing, and the horror of violent death banished into memory. Captain Arthur Hastings is invited to the rolling country estate of Styles to recuperate from injuries sustained at the Front. It is the last place he expects to encounter murder. Fortunately he knows a former detective, a Belgian refugee, who has grown bored of retirement ... The first Hercule Poirot mystery, now published with a previously deleted chapter and introduced by Agatha Christie expert Dr John Curran.

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A serious reinvestigation full of revealing background information that sheds additional light on what was then and now remains a shocking crime Paul French, author of Midnight in Peking This riveting, eye-opening investigation of a 70-year-old murder mystery reads like a whodunit ... A true crime must-read Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream As much social history as it is gripping true crime Jeremy Craddock, author of The Jigsaw Murders A meticulously researched re-examination Caitlin Davies, author of Private Inquiries: The Secret History of Female Sleuths 1950s France. A British establishment figure. A shocking crime. A miscarriage of justice. The search for truth. In 1952, in a peaceful corner of Provence, a farmer s son stumbled upon a terrible scene. Three bodies: a husband and wife shot dead, their ten-year-old daughter savagely beaten to death. They were all British. So begins one of the most notorious murder cases in French history. Sir Jack Drummond was a senior advisor to the British government, a household name who was respected and admired. His fame made the case a cause célèbre in France and resulted in the swift conviction of a local farmer, but questions about Drummond s life and death remain unanswered. In this bold new investigation, Stephanie Matthews and Daniel Smith strip away the prejudice and propaganda to reveal a grave miscarriage of justice. A light is shone on Drummond s secret life in the shadows of the Cold War, painting a portrait of an enigmatic man who may not have been the innocent holidaymaker he appeared to be, and recasting one of the twentieth century s most notorious murders in a fascinating and important new light.

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A Booklist Top 10 Romance Novel of 2023Bestselling author Jocelyn Green sweeps you away in a dazzling novel of secrets, betrayal, and romance within one of New York City s most esteemed museums.For years her explorer father promised Dr. Lauren Westlake she d accompany him on one of his Egyptian expeditions. But as the empty promises mounted, Lauren determined to earn her own way. Now the assistant curator of Egyptology for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lauren receives two unexpected invitations.The first is her repentant father s offer to finally bring her to Egypt as his colleague on a new expedition. The second is a chance to enter the world of New York s wealthiest patrons who have been victims of art fraud.With Egyptomania sweeping the city after the discovery of King Tut s tomb, Detective Joe Caravello is on the hunt for a notorious forger preying on the open wallets of New York s high society. Dr. Westlake is just the expert he needs to help him track the criminal. Together they search for the truth, and the closer Lauren and Joe get to discovering the forger s identity, the more entangled they become in a web of deception and crime.

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In the spring of 1666 everyone s first reaction to a sudden death at the palace of White Hall is that the plague has struck, but the killing of Thomas Chiffinch was by design, not disease. Chiffinch was holder of two influential posts - Keeper of the Closet and Keeper of the Jewels - and rival courtiers have made no secret of their wish to succeed to those offices. To Thomas Chaloner, ordered to undertake the investigation, such avarice gives a whole host of suspects an ample motive for murder.The same courtiers are at the heart of the royal entourage endorsing the King s licentious and ribald way of life, and Chaloner has some sympathy with the atmosphere of outrage and disgust at such behaviour. London s citizens, already irked by the wealthy fleeing to the country at the outbreak of the plague, have scant patience with the Court on its return. The city is abuzz with rumours of dissent and rebellion, fuelled by predictions from a soothsayer in Clerkenwell of a rain of fire destroying the capital on Good Friday.Chaloner initially dismisses such talk as nonsense, but as he uncovers ever more connections to Clerkenwell among his suspects, he begins to fear that there is also design behind the rumours - and that, come Easter Day, the King and his Court might find themselves the focus of yet another rebellion.

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March 1941. As the war rages on, the Buckingham Hotel has become a microcosm of the world. Its ballroom and restaurant are peopled with exiled royal families, politicians and dignitaries, but the beating heart of the Buckingham remains its hardworking, talented staff. With the heroic Raymond de Guise away fighting in North Africa, his beloved wife Nancy must balance her new position in life- as Head of Housekeeping at the Buckingham, but also as a new mother to their child. And all the while, mysterious new figures are beginning to take centre stage: a secretive new bandleader from across the Atlantic, an unknown thief pilfering luxury goods from the Buckingham #39;s larders, and a charismatic ghost from Raymond #39;s past, stirring up old memories from his time on the circuit in 1920s Paris. As tensions flare and dark secrets rise to the surface, it #39;s all the Buckingham staff can do to retain their trademark elegance and poise... **** #39;Truly couldn #39;t put it down #39; READER REVIEW #39;A fantastic read #39; READER REVIEW #39;So many twists and turns #39; READER REVIEW #39;Brilliant #39; READER REVIEW

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Two families, one terrible secret, and a painting to die for . . .Glastonbury, an art restorer, has been brutally murdered, and the newly discovered Rembrandt he was working on has disappeared. For spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon, it has been six months since his final showdown with the murderous Russian oligarch and arms dealer Ivan Kharkov. He has severed his ties with the Office with only one thing in mind: recovery.But this unspeakable act of violence once again draws Allon into a world of danger he thought he had left behind for ever. Allon is persuaded to use his unique skills to trace the painting and those responsible for the crimes. As he investigates, he discovers there are terrible secrets connected to the painting, and terrible men behind them.Before he is done, he will have undertaken a journey through some of the twentieth century s darkest history - and come face to face with some of the same darkness within himself.

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THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER #39;A glitzy, glamorous rollercoaster of a romance - hugely entertaining and so satisfying . . . Sheila O #39;Flanagan at her sparkling best #39; Veronica HenryThe irresistible, utterly satisfying new contemporary novel from No. 1 bestselling Sheila O #39;Flanagan Izzy is in the Caribbean on the honeymoon-that-isn #39;t after her fiancé broke her heart. She #39;s not looking for someone new. But when she meets Charles Miller, a successful writer holidaying alone, the electricity is undeniable. And what does she have to lose? In Ireland, Charles #39;s ex-wife and agent Ariel flits from party to party, glamorous and poised. She #39;s in constant contact with Charles. They #39;re very close. Ariel wonders if they should get back together. She #39;s an independent woman, but she liked being part of a power couple. And she #39;s sure she only has to say, and they #39;ll pick up where they left off. No matter how in control of life you think you are, it can shock and surprise you. As Izzy, Ariel and Charles are about to find out . . .Sheila O #39;Flanagan #39;s new novel tells a compelling and thought-provoking story about two strong women, one complicated man, and the secrets and dreams that draw them together - with explosive consequences . . . #39;What a fascinating book, set in the world of publishing. I loved it! #39; Sue Moorcroft

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The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect Daily TelegraphAbducted, beaten, hidden in an attic, a young woman stages an audacious escape. But is her story everything she claims it to be?Fifteen-year-old Betty Kane can recall every detail of the room where she says she was held at the country house known as The Franchise - even the crack in its round window. But her alleged kidnappers, a quiet-living mother and daughter, claim they have never seen her before. Somebody has to be lying. But who? As the case sparks a media frenzy, it is up to unassuming village solicitor Robert Blair to find out.

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Agatha Christie⠙s first ever murder mystery, now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback.⠘Beware! Peril to the detective who says: ⠜It is so small ⠓ it does not matter⠦⠝ Everything matters.⠙After the Great War, life can never be the same again. Wounds need healing, and the horror of violent death banished into memory.Captain Arthur Hastings is invited to the rolling country estate of Styles to recuperate from injuries sustained at the Front. It is the last place he expects to encounter murder. Fortunately he knows a former detective, a Belgian refugee, who has grown bored of retirement⠦The first Hercule Poirot mystery, now published with a previously deleted chapter and introduced by Agatha Christie expert Dr John Curran.

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A compelling modern romance from new author Phoebe Fuller makes this the perfect holiday read for women. A story of friendship, love and suspense, in which Global Sales Executive, Phoenix Swift, fed up with her life, heads to Europe. A chance encounter with Italian, Raph Bianchi, leads to a night of passion, creating joy and confusion. Pummelled by doubt, and the complications of life, Phoenix retreats home. A surprising turn of events brings Phoenix and Raph back together, but family tragedy and a shocking revelation from the past, threatens everything. Can this love story have a happy ending? Will an astonishing inheritance get in the way?

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Do you love Cornwall, with its cliffs and breakers, sleepy fishing harbours and villages? Would you like to meet a real English Lord? And do you enjoy an authentic, well researched historical crime story? With the author you will accompany the renowned Baker Street detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his friend Dr Watson, on their journey to Cornwall. There, in idyllic surroundings, they are faced with seemingly impenetrable questions, leading to desperate villainy. A fifty-year-old history of intrigue, smuggling, betrayal, murder and revenge waits to be revealed, and you are there, with Holmes and Watson.

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A novel that literally out-Christies Agatha. An exciting, moving and delightful read - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of The Appeal Elegant, ingenious and hugely enjoyable - AJ PEARCE, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird and Yours, Cheerfully In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance. I m no Hercule Poirot. I m her husband s mistress. Agatha Christie s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame. Nan O Dea s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, she s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And it s not just her husband. Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . . The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world. A genuine marvel - KRISTIN HANNAH, bestselling author of Firefly Lane and The Four Winds An original and captivating read that has stayed inside my head - JENNY QUINTANA, author of The Missing Girl

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WITH AN EXCLUSIVE NEW CHAPTER FOR THE PAPERBACK EDITIONThe Amazon No.1 BestsellerThe Sunday Times BestsellerTHE ROYAL BOOK OF THE YEAR_________________________________ Eye-poppingly revealing. . .impeccable sources, historical heft and canny insights served up with a zingy wit. There are many royal biographers, but few as good as this. She turns gossip into the first draft of history. TELEGRAPHFrom the Queen s stoic resolve to the crisis of Meghan and Harry.From the ascendance of Camilla and Kate to the downfall of Andrew. Full of remarkable inside access, The Palace Papers by Sunday Times bestselling author Tina Brown will change how you understand the Royal Family. Clever, well-informed and disgustingly entertaining THE TIMES There are royal books, and there are royal books.But The Palace Papers is in a genre of its own RADIO TIMES Jaw dropping! What a book . . .if you ever want to feel like a fly on the wall of any of the palaces, this is it. LORRAINE KELLY Brown s prose has the swoosh of an enjoyably OTT ballgown FINANCIAL TIMES The world s sharpish and best-informed royal expert PIERS MORGAN Riveting and rigorous PANDORA SYKES A witty, rip-roaring read . . .full off perceptive and witty observations i Newspaper A rollicking ride through recent royal family history . . .Tina Brown s sparkling prose and eye for detail enliven an entertaining expose OBSERVER The most explosive royal book of the year THE SUN Gloriously irreverent, racily written and often very funny. The early chapters on the long affair between Prince Charles and Camilla read like a non-fiction version of Jilly Cooper s Rutshire Chronicles NEW STATESMAN A motherlode of delectable gossip . .. Brown has produced a work both scholarly and scandalous that makes us think about what the post-Elizabethan world may bring, alternately amusing and horrifying us along the way . .. vivid and richly-embroidered INDEPENDENT The devil is in the delicious detail . .. Brown tackles her subjects with the same brio she brought to her years as a highly regarded magazine editor . .. Her access to those who flit around the royals gives her writing an edgy authenticity DAILY MAIL Brown thrashes her way through absolutely everything that has happened to the family since the end of the last book in 1997 . .. Charles and Camilla are vividly brought to life in a series of well-researched stories and anecdotes SUNDAY TIMES The Palace Papers is a sharp-nibbed observation of a generation of tumult for the House of Windsor, bookended by the deaths of Princess Diana and Prince Philip. It s a story about media as much as monarchy, and it draws from almost every chapter in Brown s career in journalism FINANCIAL TIMES It s hard to look away as Tina Brown delves into decades worth of royal scandals GUARDIAN Utter brilliance .. . a rip-roaring read SCOTSMAN A brilliant book.Tina Brown has inside knowledge and writes so well LADY ANNE GLENCONNER (author of Lady in Waiting)_________________________________ Never again , became Queen Elizabeth II s mantra shortly after Diana s death. More specifically, there could never be another Diana - a member of the family whose global popularity upstaged, outshone, and posed an existential threat to the British monarchy. Picking up where The Diana Chronicles left off, The Palace Papers reveals how the royal family reinvented itself after the traumatic years when Diana s blazing celebrity ripped through the House of Windsor like a comet.Tina Brown takes readers on a tour de force journey that shows the Queen s stoic resolve as she coped with the passing of Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother and her partner for seven decades, Prince Philip, and triumphed in her Jubilee years even as the family dramas raged around her. She explores Prince Charles s determination to make Camilla his queen, the tension between William and Harry who are on different paths , the ascendance Kate Middleton, the disturbing allegations surrounding Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, and Harry and Meghan s stunning decision to step back as senior royals. Despite the fragile monarchy s best efforts, never again seems fast approaching.

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*The film tie-in edition of John Green s witty yet heart-breaking tour de force. This edition of the multi-million #1 bestseller contains images from the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once. Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel s story is about to be completely rewritten.Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.Sunday Times (Culture) A touching, often fiercely funny novel The Sun on Sunday (Fabulous Magazine) So good I think it should be compulsory reading for everyone! Daily Express John Green brilliantly captures the voices of a young generation while instilling it with the wisdom of a life that has lived too much yet will never live enough. Rather than depressing, the book is filled with dark humour and is written with a beautiful simplicity that draws the reader in so deeply that it s not just the twist and turns but the gently bends and curves that you feel tugging at your emotions... No doubt in the end you will cry but you will also feel that you have discovered a little something about living Daily Telegraph The novel, written for teenagers, but proving even more popular with adults The Metro - 2013 Best Fiction The YA crossover hit of the year. The love affair of two terminally ill teenagers could be mawkish. In fact, it s funny, clever, irreverent and life-affirming. The Guardian A Smart Book Grazia So good! Good Housekeeping John Green may write for young adults, but his intelligent sensitive style means The Fault in Our Stars defies categorisation... as funny as it is heartbreaking... we defy you not to fall in love with its main characters, Hazel and Augustus. The Tablet A humourous and poignant love story... It s terrifically funny... as well as a moving exploration of loss and grief. And no, it s so much not just for teenage cancer sufferers... it s for everyone. Bliss If you need inspiration when it comes to making the most of a moment, this one is for you Mizz Exploring the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love, this is a life-affirming tale of two teenagers who are terminally ill. Insightful, bold, irreverent and raw, if this doesn t make you cry, it ll definitely make you think, laugh and maybe even fall in love yourself! ** A thought-provoking love story from the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and - with David Levithan - Will Grayson, Will Grayson.** John Green has over 2.3 million Twitter followers, and more than 2.1 million subscribers to Vlogbrothers, the YouTube channel he created with his brother, Hank. ** The Fault in Our Stars will capture a crossover audience in the same vein as Zadie Smith, David Nicholls One Day and Before I Die by Jenny Downham. ** Electric . . . Filled with staccato bursts of humor and tragedy - Jodi Picoult** A novel of life and death and the people caught in between, The Fault in Our Stars is John Green at his best. You laugh, you cry, and then you come back for more - Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief

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From the Queen of Crime, all of her spookiest and most macabre stories collected in one volume, including her earliest published story, The Wife of the Kenite , which is exclusive to this collection.⠘From behind the curtains there still sounded the terrible high long-drawn scream ⠓ such a scream as Raoul had never heard. It died away with a horrible kind of gurgle. Then there came the thud of a body falling⠦⠙For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling tales from Agatha Christie. Acknowledged the world over as the undisputed Queen of Crime, in fact she dabbled in her early writing career with mysteries of a more unearthly kind ⠓ stories featuring fantastic psychic visions, spectres looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, eerie messages from the Other Side, even a man who switches bodies with a cat⠦This haunting compendium gathers together all of Christie⠙s spookiest and most macabre short stories, some featuring her timeless detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Finally together in one volume, it shines a light on the darker side of Agatha Christie, one that she herself relished, identifying ten of them as ⠘my own favourite stories written soon after The Mysterious Affair at Styles, some before that⠙.Contains 20 stories:The Last Séance ⠢ In a Glass Darkly ⠢ The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb ⠢ SOS ⠢ The Fourth Man ⠢ The Idol House of Astarte ⠢ The Gipsy ⠢ Philomel Cottage ⠢ The Dream ⠢ The Lamp ⠢ Wireless ⠢ The Mystery of the Blue Jar ⠢ The Blue Geranium ⠢ The Wife of the Kenite ⠢ The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Carmichael ⠢ The Call of Wings ⠢ The Red Signal ⠢ The Flock of Geryon ⠢ The Dressmaker⠙s Doll ⠢ The Hound of Death⠘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.⠙ TANA FRENCH

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A thoroughly enjoyable mystery story with all the tropes and pleasures of a golden age detective story Observer A glamorous recipe of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Agatha Christie Paula Sutton Imbued with luxury and lurking danger S.J. Bennett Murderously fun Jessica Bull1922: You are cordially invited to summer at the Gatsby Mansion in West Egg, with the most illustrious - and the deadliest - guest list.Freshly twenty-one and sporting a daring new bob, Greta Gatsby - younger sister to the infamous Jay - is finally free of finishing school. An idyllic summer stretches ahead of her at the Gatsby Mansion, the jewel of West Egg.But when Greta arrives at the secluded white-stone estate bathed in the late-afternoon light, she finds she isn t the only visitor. Jay is hosting an intimate gathering of New York s fashionable set: Daisy and Tom Buchanan, along with his brother Edgar, Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker.That evening, the guests enjoy a candelabra-lit dinner party. That night, they dance to the lilt of the gramophone. The next morning, one of them is missing.Murder has come to West Egg, the warm breeze tainted by scandal, betrayal and secrets. Turning sleuth isn t how Greta meant to spend her summer - but what choice does she have when one of them could be next?The gilded opulence of the Roaring Twenties. A murder that scandalises high society. And a clever young woman of unusual persistence . . . A deliciously unputdownable whodunnit perfect for fans of The Christie Affair and Miss Austen Investigates. Compelling and bursting with 1920s flair, this new twist on the iconic tale will delight newcomers and old fans alike CE McGill, author of Our Hideous Progeny Absolutely devoured this glorious romp of a novel. The Gatsby Gambit is pure escapist fun - a pacy, clever, witty mystery that I galloped through with sheer delight Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings A glamour-filled, thrilling read that kept me guessing to the end! It was such a treat to be back in the world of Gatsby! Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride Claire Anderson-Wheeler brilliantly intertwines the allure of the Jazz Age with a gripping murder mystery in The Gatsby Gambit. A dazzling homage to Fitzgerald s world, this novel captivates from the first page to the last Joanna Wallace, author of You d Look Better as a Ghost Lively, smart, and fun . . . As charming as Daisy Buchanan herself Flynn Berry, author of Northern Spy With a fiercely defiant female lead and secrets as sharp as the prose, The Gatsby Gambit oozes glamour and intrigue. I loved this bold take on a beloved classic Trisha Sakhlecha, author of The Inheritance

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I was at one of those periods in youth--vacant, without any particular love object--when, like a lover seeing his beloved in all things, we desire, we seek, we see Beauty everywhere. In the Shadow of Girls in Blossom, the second volume of Proust s In Search of Lost Time (1913-27), is a novel of exploration and (self-) discovery, continuing the story of the narrator s youth and adolescence. From the enclosed spaces of the fin-de-siècle social world that revolves around Madame Swann, we move to the fictional town of Balbec on the Normandy coast, a place where the social classes intermingle with mutual fascination. Against the ever-changing backdrop of the sea--a constant reminder of beauty, mutability, and the vastness of the world beyond individual human affairs--the narrator encounters individuals who will shape his experience and indelibly colour his outlook on that world. He finds a friend in the aristocratic Robert de Saint-Loup and is perplexed by his enigmatic uncle the Baron de Charlus; he finds a tutelary figure in Elstir, the gifted, idiosyncratic painter; and in Albertine he comes to recognise the blossoming girl who will become the love--and the bane--of his life. The novel provides a breath-taking illumination of what it is to encounter beauty and to seek to understand our relation to it, in people, in experiences, in art, or the landscape around us. An exploration of the thrills of infatuation, the fallibility of perception, and how desire builds and ebbs, the narrative prepares readers for the love affair that will define the narrator s future existence and shape the volumes of In Search of Lost Time to come.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once.Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel s story is about to be completely rewritten.Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars brilliantly explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.Praise for The Fault in Our Stars: Sunday Times (Culture) A touching, often fiercely funny novel The Sun on Sunday (Fabulous Magazine) So good I think it should be compulsory reading for everyone! Daily Express John Green brilliantly captures the voices of a young generation while instilling it with the wisdom of a life that has lived too much yet will never live enough The Metro - 2013 Best Fiction The love affair of two terminally ill teenagers could be mawkish. In fact, it s funny, clever, irreverent and life-affirming. Grazia So good! Good Housekeeping As funny as it is heartbreaking... we defy you not to fall in love with its main characters, Hazel and Augustus. The Tablet A humourous and poignant love story... It s terrifically funny... as well as a moving exploration of loss and grief. And no, it s so much not just for teenage cancer sufferers... it s for everyone. Bliss If you need inspiration when it comes to making the most of a moment, this one is for you Mizz Insightful, bold, irreverent and raw, if this doesn t make you cry, it ll definitely make you think, laugh and maybe even fall in love yourself!

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BOOK 14 IN THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY S SERIES, FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER JODI TAYLOR. Brilliant, hilarious, keeps you on your toes Reader review The characters make me come back time and time again Reader review I have not found another author who can tell a story involving time travel as well Reader review St Mary s is under investigation. Their director has been shot and Max is Number One Suspect. Can things get any worse? We all know the answer to that one.Max needs to get away - fast - and a Brilliant Idea soon leads her to a full-scale uprising in twentieth-century China. If she can come by a historical treasure or two in the process, even better. That is, if she makes it out alive.Then there s the small matter of Insight - the sinister organisation from the future hell bent on changing History for their own dark ends. Having successfully infiltrated their ranks, Max is perfectly placed to stop them. But she knows her cover will soon be blown - because it s already happened.Can Max take down Insight before they come after her? The circle is closing, and only one can survive...For fans of Terry Pratchett, Jasper Fforde, Richard Osman s Thursday Murder Club series and Doctor Who.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT JODI TAYLOR Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine Max Maxwell have seduced me READER REVIEW Jodi Taylor is quite simply the Queen of Time. Her books are a swashbuckling joyride through History C. K. MCDONNELL This amazing series is anything but formulaic. Just when you think you ve got to grips with everything, out comes the rug from under your feet READER REVIEW Wonderfully imaginative SFF WORLD Addictive. I wish St Mary s was real and I was a part of it READER REVIEW Every page bubbles with energy BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY St Mary s stories are the much-anticipated highlight of my year READER REVIEW Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked READER REVIEW A tour de force READER REVIEW

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One spy. One dangerous book. One deadly mission. Discover the first book in this gripping fantasy mystery series â “ The Invisible Library is the astounding debut from bestselling author Genevieve Cogman.Perfect for fans of Mr Penumbra s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, Jasper Fforde s The Eyre Affair or Ben Aaronovitch s Rivers of London. I absolutely loved this â “ N.K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth SeasonIrene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, whose staff are sent to different realities to harvest dangerous and mystical fiction.Irene has been posted to an alternative steampunk London along with her enigmatic new assistant, Kai. Their mission: to retrieve a dangerous edition of Grimms Fairy Tales. But it has already been stolen.In London s underground, the laws of nature have been bent â “ supernatural creatures and unpredictable magic stalk the land. The city is home to vampires, werewolves â “ factions that are all prepared to fight to the death for this book.Irene must face a web of deadly danger, deception and secret societies. Her new assistant is hiding secrets of his own. Yet failure is not an option â “ the nature of reality itself is at stake . . .Continue the journey with the adventurous second title in the Invisible Library series, The Masked City.Praise for the series: I absolutely loved this â “ N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one s fool â “ The Guardian Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! â “ Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series

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From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective. This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio productions. Poirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of The Mysterious Affair at Styles.From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring. Based on the author’s original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World is a lively and accessible history of the character, offering new information and helpful pieces of context, that will delight all Agatha Christie fans, from a new generation of readers to those already highly familiar with the canon.

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The new novel from Salley Vickers, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Librarian and Grandmothers Artist, Hassie Days, and her sister, Margot, buy a run down Jacobean house in Hope Wenlock on the Welsh Marches. While Margot continues her London life in high finance, Hassie is left alone to work the large, long-neglected garden. She is befriended by eccentric, sharp-tongued, Miss Foot, who recommends, Murat, an Albanian migrant, made to feel out of place among the locals, to help Hassie in the garden.As she works the garden in Murat s peaceful company, Hassie ruminates on her past life: the sibling rivalry that tainted her childhood and the love affair that left her with painful, unanswered questions.But as she begins to explore the history of the house and the mysterious nearby wood, old hurts begin to fade as she experiences the healing power of nature and discovers other worlds.In her haunting new novel, Salley Vickers, the bestselling author of The Librarian and The Cleaner of Chartres, writes with the profound psychological insight and sense of the numinous power of place that is the hallmark of all her novels. Salley Vickers sees with a clear eye and writes with a light hand. She s a presence worth cherishing Philip Pullman The Gardener is a novel of regrowth regeneration, of sisters overcoming a toxic parental legacy of the healing power of seed packets Patrick Gale Steeped in a sense of the redemptive power of place, Sally Vickers s 11th novel is a paean to green-fingered regeneration that is both rigorous and charming Observer Profoundly moving, healing and wise, this is the perfect antidote to our urban anxiety Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat

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