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This program is read by the author and includes original recordings with: -Robin Williams -George Clooney -Emma Stone -Justin Timberlake -Melissa McCarthy -Jennifer Lawrence -Chris Pratt and many others! She's been called vulgar, crass, sophomoric, offensive and dirty...and that was just in one article. But there's so much more to talk show host, internet entrepreneur, and original YouTube sensation, Carrie Keagan. You may know her as host, writer, and producer of VH1's hit morning show Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan, but before Judd Apatow made being dirty mainstream, she was pioneering the R-rated, A-List celebrity digital video to an audience of tens of millions on one of the first and most successful YouTube networks ever, No Good TV. She's turned swearing into an art-form and invited all of Hollywood to join in. Some women f*ck their way to the top but she f*cked her way to the top. Her naughty interviews with Hollywood's elite are the stuff of legend, earning her the nickname Barbara Walters on Acid. She's gone toe-to-toe with virtually every celebrity in the world, and she's been taking notes. Get ready for all the juicy, behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest stars as she shares her journey from being a bullied kid from Buffalo to Hollywood's most fearless host. After 8,000 interviews, 2 billion views online, her own TV show, and countless appearances including her upcoming season on Celebrity Apprentice, she's got crazy stories to tell. Everybody Curses, I Swear! is the quintessential audiobook on the wonderful world of potty-mouthed depravity inside Hollywood!

'Rothschild is an astute observer of the complicated choices, relationships and interiority that make up a life' Net-a-Porter 'One of the best books I've read this year' Jodi Picoult 'Shocking, stylish, elegant, and twisting. A truly stunning debut' Chris Whitaker, NYT bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark AN EMMA ROBERTS PICK FOR THE BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB AN AMAZON.COM BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SHE THOUGHT IT WAS FATE. I KNEW IT WASN'T. Honor's life is nearly perfect: she adores her bright and beautiful daughter, Chloe, and her charming, handsome husband, Tom, even if he works one hundred hours a week. Yet Honor's longing for another baby threatens to eclipse all that is wonderful - until a shocking event changes everything. Years later, Tom makes a decision that ripples through their family's life in ways he could never have predicted. As the consequences of his choice continue to unfold, two women's paths become irrevocably intwined. Blending a page-turning moral dilemma with a sweeping love story, Finding Grace explores the price of secrets and asks whether it's ever too late to tell the truth. 'The darkest beach read imaginable, with a protagonist that no reader could predict' Plum Sykes, author of Wives Like Us 'Full of wisdom and stuffed full of unpredictable twists that kept me engrossed to the end' Daily Mail 'A strikingly original and deeply moving debut' People

A haunting tale about one woman's fight to tell her story, The Confessions of Frannie Langton leads you through laudanum-laced dressing rooms and dark-as-night alleys, into the heart of Georgian London. 'Deep-diving and elegant' Margaret Atwood 'Takes the gothic genre by the scruff of the neck' Bernadine Evaristo ----- 'They say I must be put to death for what happened to Madame, and they want me to confess. But how can I confess what I don't believe I've done?' 1826, and all of London is in a frenzy. Crowds gather at the gates of the Old Bailey to watch as Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder. The testimonies against her are damning - slave, whore, seductress. And they may be the truth. But they are not the whole truth. For the first time Frannie must tell her story. It begins with a girl learning to read on a plantation in Jamaica, and it ends in a grand house in London, where a beautiful woman waits to be freed. But through her fevered confessions, one burning question haunts Frannie Langton: could she have murdered the only person she ever loved? WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK AWARDS FIRST NOVEL PRIZE 2019 ----- 'A dazzling page-turner' Emma Donoghue 'A star in the making' Sunday Times 'Gothic fiction made brand new' Stef Penney 'Dazzlingly original' The Times 'A heroine for our times' Elizabeth Day

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NIGERIA BOOK PRIZE 2025 A READ WITH JENNA PICK! From the prize-winning author of WAHALA, a powerful de-colonial re-imagining of MANSFIELD PARK, exploring identity, culture, race and love 'A spirited exploration of culture and kinship' BONNIE GARMUS 'Deeply emotional and entertaining' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters ' Tugs at the heartstrings' DAMILARE KUKU, author of Nearly all the Men in Lagos are Mad ' Told by wonderful, authentic characters. I loved it' JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things ______________ When Funke's mother dies in an accident in Lagos, she's sent to live with her maternal family in England. Against a backdrop of condescension and mild neglect, sensible Funke strives to fit in, determined to become one of them. Free-spirited Liv has always wanted to break free of her joyless family, to be nothing like them. Fiercely protective of Funke, she at last has an ally. The two cousins give each other what they need most: love. But the past casts long shadows and the choices made by their mothers haunt them, shaping the trajectory of their adult lives. Can they escape their legacy? Witty, warm, hugely entertaining , This Motherless Land bridges three decades and two continents, delving into the thorny territories of race and culture and belonging. At its heart is a story about love and how it can make the difference between surviving and thriving. Praise for This Motherless Land: ' A fierce and evocative retelling of Mansfield Park' BETH MORREY 'Utter perfection from start to finish, This Motherless Land broke my heart then put it back together.' LAURA MARSHALL, author of Friend Request 'A spirited exploration of culture and kinship--of how we belong, and to whom' BONNIE GARMUS 'A fantastic book. Highly original' LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally Diamond 'Proves that love has the power to save a life again and again. A novel to treasure' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters 'Brilliantly observant, funny, moving and addictive read. I loved it' KATE SAWYER 'A vibrant coming-of-age story that explores love, longing and belonging in a multi-cultural family' CHARMAINE WILKERSON, bestselling author of Black Cake 'Gripping and poignant' NITA PROSE, bestselling author of The Maid 'Beautiful, bold and addictive' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Completely brilliant. A compulsive re-telling of Mansfield Park , exploring home, family, love and community' JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things 'A proper, epic, family saga . . . I was obsessed. Nikki has written a classic ' JO CALLAGHAN, author of In the Blink of an Eye

A summer house party turns into a thrilling whodunit when Jane Austen's Mr. Wickham—one of literature’s most notorious villains—meets a sudden and suspicious end in this brilliantly imagined mystery from a New York Times bestselling author featuring Austen’s leading literary characters. “Had Jane Austen sat down to write a country house murder mystery, this is exactly the book she would have written.” —Alexander McCall Smith The happily married Mr. Knightley and Emma are throwing a party at their country estate, bringing together distant relatives and new acquaintances—characters beloved by Jane Austen fans. Definitely not invited is Mr. Wickham, whose latest financial scheme has netted him an even broader array of enemies. As tempers flare and secrets are revealed, it’s clear that everyone would be happier if Mr. Wickham got his comeuppance. Yet they’re all shocked when Wickham turns up murdered—except; of course, for the killer hidden in their midst. Nearly everyone at the house party is a suspect, so it falls to the party’s two youngest guests to solve the mystery: Juliet Tilney, the smart and resourceful daughter of Catherine and Henry, eager for adventure beyond Northanger Abbey; and Jonathan Darcy, the Darcys’ eldest son, whose adherence to propriety makes his father seem almost relaxed. In this tantalizing fusion of Austen and Christie, from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray, the unlikely pair must put aside their own poor first impressions and uncover the guilty party—before an innocent person is sentenced to hang. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL

'A darkly sumptuous tale of wicked spectacle, wild injustice and the insuppressible strength of women' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS 'An essential story of women resisting the unjust exertion of male power' SUNDAY TIMES ____________________ The Salpêtrière asylum, 1885. All of Paris is in thrall to Doctor Charcot and his displays of hypnotism on women who have been judged mad or hysterical. But the truth is much more complicated - for these women are often simply inconvenient, unwanted wives or strong-willed daughters. Once a year a grand ball is held at the hospital. For the Parisian elite, the Mad Women's Ball is the highlight of the season; for the women themselves, it is a rare moment of hope. Geneviève is a senior nurse. After the death of her sister, she has shunned religion and placed her faith in science. But everything begins to change when she meets Eugénie, the 19-year-old daughter of a rich family. Because Eugénie has a secret, and she needs Geneviève's help. Their fates will collide on the night of the Mad Women's Ball... ____________________ 'In this darkly delightful Gothic treasure, Mas explores grief, trauma and sisterhood behind the walls of Paris' infamous Salpetriere hospital' PAULA HAWKINS, author of A SLOW FIRE BURNING 'A beautifully written debut...I have absolutely no doubt it will be one of my favourite novels of 2021.' AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD 'Essential reading' COSMOPOLITAN 'A deftly woven tale of hope and pain, judgement and redemption, cruelty and kindness. Utterly captivating and profoundly affecting.' Sunday Times bestseller, MIRANDA DICKENSON 'Enter the dance of this little masterpiece and let yourself be dazzled. Assured of hitting the bestseller lists' THE PARISIAN ____________________ AN AMAZON PRIME ORIGINAL FILM STARRING MÉLANIE LAURENT

Bloomsbury presents The Curse of the House of Foskett by M.R.C. Kasasian, read by Emma Gregory.Fresh, funny crime series for fans of Jasper Fforde and M.C. Beaton.'Delightful and original... A series that could well become a cult' DAILY MAIL.125 Gower Street, 1882.Sidney Grice once had a reputation as London's most perspicacious personal detective. But since his last case led an innocent men to the gallows, business has been light.Listless and depressed, Grice has taken to lying in the bath for hours, emerging in the evenings for a little dry toast and a lot of tea. Usually a voracious reader, he will pick up neither book nor newspaper. He has not even gathered the strength to re-insert his glass eye. His ward, March Middleton, has been left to dine alone.Then an eccentric member of a Final Death Society has the temerity to die on his study floor. Finally Sidney and March have an investigation to mount – an investigation that will draw them to an eerie house in Kew, and the mysterious Baroness Foskett...Praise for THE CURSE OF THE HOUSE OF FOSKETT:'A well-plotted mystery full of twists and turns, skullduggery, danger, and double-dealing' GOODREADS.'With fun and thrills this has a lot of humour and many nods to the Sherlock Holmes tales' AMAZON VINE REVIEWER.Read the whole series:THE MANGLE STREET MURDERSTHE CURSE OF THE HOUSE OF FOSKETTDEATH DESCENDS ON SATURN VILLATHE SECRETS OF GASLIGHT LANEDARK DAWN OVER STEEP HOUSE.

'Pemberley, murder, hilarity and a romance to span the ages . . . This is the perfect book to unwind with' – Rachel Wolf, author of Five NightsCosy, quirky and utterly enthralling, A Crime Through Time is the debut from Amelia Blackwell – the start of a series where crime, time travel and Jane Austen collide.Pemberley, 1799. When Miss Georgiana Darcy attempts to escape an unwanted marriage proposal, she isn't expecting to end up quite so far from home. But after encountering a mysterious object in the nearby woods, she finds herself transported almost two hundred years into the future.Saltram, 1995. At a grand country house where a film crew are busy shooting the latest Jane Austen adaptation, a terrible crime has been committed. And Miss Darcy – newly arrived, impeccably dressed and thoroughly confused – is the only witness.It soon becomes clear that, somehow, Georgiana was meant to solve this riddle. With the help of a distractingly handsome Irishman named Quinn and a border collie named Watson, she sets out to stop the killer before they can strike again. But meanwhile, trouble is brewing back at Pemberley and time, it seems, is not on her side . . .*****Praise for A Crime Through Time:'A twisty, diverting romp . . . Clear your diary to finish it in one go' – Rebecca Reid, author of The Will'An irresistible mix of laugh-out-loud humour, gripping mystery and endearing love story' – Saskia Sarginson, author of One Dark Summer'Wonderfully original . . . a twisty cosy crime' – Emma Pass, author of Before The Dawn'The perfect escapist read' – Katy Moran, author of the Regency Romance Trilogy'Cosy, quirky crime' – Platinum'This happy collision of crime, time travel and Jane Austen . . . heralds the start of another winning cosy crime series' – Lancashire Post'Cosy fun' – Crime Monthly'Romance, humour and a crime riddle make it irresistible' – Peterborough Telegraph

Französisch weiterlesen – mit Spannung, Atmosphäre und direkter Hilfe im Text.Dieses Set enthält fünf moderne französische Krimis für Lernende mit soliden Grundkenntnissen, Wiedereinsteiger und Selbstlerner. Die Geschichten führen in die Provence, an die Côte d’Azur, nach Biarritz, ins Burgund und nach Cannes. Jede Geschichte öffnet eine eigene französische Welt – mit Krimihandlung, kulturellen Motiven, lebendigen Schauplätzen und genug Spannung, um wirklich weiterlesen zu wollen.Die Bücher richten sich an Leserinnen und Leser, denen einfache Anfängertexte zu wenig sind, normale französische Bücher aber noch zu schwer erscheinen. Hier bekommen sie mehr Handlung, mehr Atmosphäre und mehr Substanz – ohne allein vor dem französischen Original zu stehen.Dank der Frank-Lesemethode steht die deutsche Verständnishilfe direkt im französischen Text. Unbekannte Wörter, Wendungen und Satzstrukturen werden im Zusammenhang erklärt, genau dort, wo sie gebraucht werden. So bleibt der Lesefluss erhalten: kein ständiges Nachschlagen, kein Abbruch nach wenigen Seiten, sondern echtes Französischlesen mit Unterstützung.Enthaltene Bücher:Le Mystère de la Lavande Bleue — Das Geheimnis des blauen LavendelsIn Valensole färben sich die Lavendelfelder über Nacht in ein rätselhaftes Blau. Dr. Émilie Santal und ihr Team von „Arômes et Enquêtes“ ermitteln zwischen Duft, Forschung, Landwirtschaft und verborgenen Laboratorien.Le Goût amer du succès — Der bittere Geschmack des ErfolgsAn der Côte d’Azur bricht ein gefeierter Sternekoch während eines Dinners zusammen. Emma Deschamps und ihr junger Kellner Lucas geraten in eine Welt aus Ehrgeiz, Lügen, Eifersucht und Rache.La Vague mortelle — Die tödliche WelleIn Biarritz stirbt ein Surf-Champion während eines prestigeträchtigen Wettbewerbs. Ein ehemaliger Geheimagent, eine Inspektorin und die baskische Küste bilden den Hintergrund für einen dynamischen Krimi voller Wellen, Gefahr und dunkler Interessen.Le Mystère du vin empoisonné — Das Geheimnis des vergifteten WeinsBei einer exklusiven Weinprobe in Beaune brechen mehrere Gäste zusammen. Inspektorin Laurence Blanchard ermittelt zwischen Weinbergen, Kellern, alten Fehden und verdächtigen Interessen.Le Silence du projecteur — Das Schweigen des ProjektorsBeim Filmfestival in Cannes wird ein berühmter Regisseur tot aufgefunden. Zwischen Croisette, Stars, Journalismus und Filmwelt beginnt eine Suche nach der Wahrheit hinter der glänzenden Oberfläche.Zusammen bietet das Set eine abwechslungsreiche Frankreichreise durch fünf moderne Krimiwelten: Provence, Côte d’Azur, Biarritz, Burgund und Cannes. Die wiederkehrende Krimistruktur hilft beim Lesen, während jeder Band neue Figuren, neue Orte und neue Motive bietet.Ideal für alle, die Französisch nicht nur wiederholen, sondern endlich als Lesesprache erleben möchten – mit Spannung, Kultur, Atmosphäre und direkter Unterstützung im Text.Für fortgeschrittene Anfänger & Wiedereinsteiger · A2–B1 · Frank-Lesemethode · mit Audio online

Quill and the Last Generation is the first in a spectacular epic fantasy trilogy from award-winning author C. M. Lewis. Filled with illustrations it's perfect for readers of 9−12 who love Skandar, Percy Jackson, and Cressida Cowell.Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards.'A pulse-quickening adventure with myth, magic and mystery' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars'Quill is my new favourite hero. A thunderously good story' - Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the LighthouseA world without children is a world dying for a hero. No babies have been born for twelve years. No one knows why.Quill, a shy, ordinary, twelve-year-old boy, doesn't know the first thing about being a hero. But that changes the moment a mysterious young shapeshifter, in the form of a raven, opens his eyes to a world bursting with urgent magic and breathtaking danger. Quill must prepare for- DRAGONS that guard the deepest secrets,- A MONSTROUS HOUND hunting lost souls and- A WATER HORSE of deadly beauty.Everyone believes Quill is the last generation's only hope. But to save everyone, he must be ready to face the King of Darkness in battle, and claim the Light of the World before time runs out. First he needs to find the courage to fight.'Five stars. It's just perfection' - Archie, aged 9'Magical storytelling at its best' – The Scotsman'Epic fantasy rooted in kindness and bursting with a rich mythology . . . It feels like the start of something really special' - Rob Biddulph, author of Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City'Fresh and original, this is a gripping fantasy adventure . . . Magnificent' - Liz Hyder, author of The Twelve.

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike. The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again. Publishing just in time for Christopher Nolan’s epic action fantasy film adaptation, this deluxe edition of The Odyssey, translated by Samuel Butler, features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs Beautiful sprayed edges Introduction by literature and writing professor Andrew Lynn Unabridged text A summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters A summary of what we know of Homer’s life This display-worthy classic is a perfect gift for fans of the 2026 film, Ancient Greece, or classic literature, and makes a spectacular addition to any home library. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, and The Republic.

The greatest tragic love story ever told - but this time, Catherine tells it herself. In Catherine , Essie Fox breathes new life into Wuthering Heights , transforming a gothic masterpiece into a haunting confession of obsession, madness and love that even death cannot end. 'A haunting work in its own right ... provides an extra dimension and new perspectives on one of literature's best-known tales of doomed love' Sunday Times 'An extraordinary work of imagination, and a love letter to a great classic ... her best book yet' M.L. Steadman 'Reverent and irreverent ... A must-read for anyone who visits Heathcliff and Cathy's Yorkshire Moors in their dreams' Erin Kelly 'Every bit as gripping as the classic, yet has added immediacy and emotion. Hugely moving' Sean Lusk ----- With a nature as wild as the moors she loves to roam, Catherine Earnshaw grows up alongside Heathcliff, a foundling her father rescued from the streets of Liverpool. Their fierce, untamed bond deepens as they grow - until Mr Earnshaw's death leaves Hindley, Catherine's brutal brother, in control and Heathcliff reduced to servitude. Desperate to protect him, Catherine turns to Edgar Linton, the handsome heir to Thrushcross Grange. She believes his wealth might free Heathcliff from cruelty - but her choice is fatally misunderstood, and their lives spiral into a storm of passion, jealousy and revenge. Now, eighteen years later, Catherine rises from her grave to tell her story - and seek redemption. Essie Fox's Catherine reimagines Wuthering Heights with beauty and intensity - a haunting, atmospheric retelling that brings new life to a timeless classic and lays bare the dark heart of an immortal love. ----- 'Beautifully written and imagined ... if you love Wuthering Heights, read Catherine' Historia magazine 'A dazzling feminist retelling of the greatest tragic love affair in fiction ... gothic, defiant and heartbreakingly human' Louisa Treger 'Exquisite' Liz Fenwick 'Passionate, vivid, utterly mesmerising ... satisfyingly familiar and yet sparking with wild gothic originality' Kate Griffin 'Haunting, authentic, exquisite ... a fresh and relevant story of obsession and revenge' Anna Mazzola 'A new level of understanding is brought by the change in perspective, and the joy, anguish, passion, obsession and destruction are not only witnessed but embodied. Essie Fox doesn't write from the heart, she writes from her soul ... stunning' Barbara Havelocke 'Wuthering Heights has been re-imagined by one of our most prominent Gothic novelists ... Read it by candlelight, surrounded by shadows, and let the deathly icy-cold fingers of its protagonist clasp you and send shivers down your spine' Dr Michael Stewart 'Beautiful! I loved being back in that world' Emma Carroll 'Expertly written, cleverly melding original text with reimagined interpretations ... a feminist retelling that retains the emotional truth of Emily Brontë's original. Essie Fox has lovingly and meticulously reconstructed the story to draw out its dark, twisted heart - wild, windswept and gloriously gothic' Katherine Clements 'Dark and poignant, it's a book to sink into on a cold winter's evening' Frances Quinn 'Essie Fox brings fresh passion and insight to one of the most compelling relationships in English literature ... With aching beauty and sadness, Catherine enchants and captivates' Dr Tim Rideout 'Death-tinged, dreamlike and darkly poetic, this rich reimagining of Catherine Earnshaw's inner world will send you rushing back to Emily's Bronte's novel and poetry to reconsider scenarios you thought you knew' Emma Liggins 'Darkly, wildly romantic' Kate Lord Brown 'Steadfast to the ori

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike.The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.Publishing just in time for Christopher Nolan’s epic action fantasy film adaptation, this deluxe edition of The Odyssey, translated by Samuel Butler, features:- An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs- Beautiful sprayed edges- Introduction by literature and writing professor Andrew Lynn- Unabridged text- A summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters- A summary of what we know of Homer’s lifeThis display-worthy classic is a perfect gift for fans of the 2026 film, Ancient Greece, or classic literature, and makes a spectacular addition to any home library. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, and The Republic.

From the prize-winning author of Supper Club comes a wickedly funny and slyly poignant new satire on modern life - for fans of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Convenience Store Woman, and J. G. Ballard's High Rise 'This book is a serious vibe' Cosmopolitan 'Lara Williams is the queen of smart modern satire. I could read her all day' Emma Jane Unsworth Meet Ingrid. She works on a gargantuan luxury cruise liner, where she spends her days reorganizing the merchandise and waiting for long-term guests to drop dead in the changing rooms. On her days off, she disembarks from the ship and gets blind drunk on whatever the local alcohol is. It's not a bad life. And it distracts her from thinking about the other life she left behind five years ago. Until one day she is selected for the employee mentorship scheme - an initiative run by the ship's mysterious captain and self-anointed lifestyle guru, Keith, who pushes Ingrid further than she thought possible. But sooner or later, she will have to ask herself: how far is too far? Utterly original, mischievous and thought-provoking, The Odyssey is a merciless takedown of consumer capitalism and our anxious, ill-fated quests for something to believe in. And as its title suggests, it is a voyage that will eventually lead its unlikely heroine all the way home. Though she'd do almost anything to avoid getting there...

'A darkly sumptuous tale of wicked spectacle, wild injustice and the insuppressible strength of women' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS 'An essential story of women resisting the unjust exertion of male power' SUNDAY TIMES ____________________ The Salpêtrière asylum, 1885. All of Paris is in thrall to Doctor Charcot and his displays of hypnotism on women who have been judged mad or hysterical. But the truth is much more complicated - for these women are often simply inconvenient, unwanted wives or strong-willed daughters. Once a year a grand ball is held at the hospital. For the Parisian elite, the Mad Women's Ball is the highlight of the season; for the women themselves, it is a rare moment of hope. Geneviève is a senior nurse. After the death of her sister, she has shunned religion and placed her faith in science. But everything begins to change when she meets Eugénie, the 19-year-old daughter of a rich family. Because Eugénie has a secret, and she needs Geneviève's help. Their fates will collide on the night of the Mad Women's Ball... ____________________ 'In this darkly delightful Gothic treasure, Mas explores grief, trauma and sisterhood behind the walls of Paris' infamous Salpetriere hospital' PAULA HAWKINS, author of A SLOW FIRE BURNING 'A beautifully written debut...I have absolutely no doubt it will be one of my favourite novels of 2021.' AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD 'Essential reading' COSMOPOLITAN 'A deftly woven tale of hope and pain, judgement and redemption, cruelty and kindness. Utterly captivating and profoundly affecting.' Sunday Times bestseller, MIRANDA DICKENSON 'Enter the dance of this little masterpiece and let yourself be dazzled. Assured of hitting the bestseller lists' THE PARISIAN ____________________ AN AMAZON PRIME ORIGINAL FILM STARRING MÉLANIE LAURENT

En pleine pandémie de grippe espagnole, l'ancien monde est en train de s'effondrer. À la maternité, des femmes luttent pour qu'un autre voie le jour. 1918. Trois jours à Dublin, ravagé par la guerre et une terrible épidémie. Trois jours aux côtés de Julia Power, infirmière dans un service réservé aux femmes enceintes touchées par la maladie. Partout, la confusion règne, et le gouvernement semble impuissant à protéger sa population. À l'aube de ses 30 ans, alors qu'à l'hôpital on manque de tout, Julia se retrouve seule pour gérer ses patientes en quarantaine. Elle ne dispose que de l'aide d'une jeune orpheline bénévole, Bridie Sweeney, et des rares mais précieux conseils du Dr Kathleen Lynn – membre du Sinn Féin recherchée par la police. Dans une salle exiguë où les âmes comme les corps sont mis à nu, toutes les trois s'acharnent dans leur défi à la mort, tandis que leurs patientes tentent de conserver les forces nécessaires pour donner la vie. Un huis clos intense et fiévreux dont Julia sortira transformée, ébranlée dans ses certitudes et ses repères. Publié à New York, USA, sous le titre original « The Pull of the Stars » par Little, Brown and Company, une marque de Hachette Book Group Inc., en 2020. Tous droits réservés. Traduit de l'anglais (Irlande) par Valérie Bourgeois. © Emma Donoghue, 2020. Tous droits réservés. © Presses de la Cité, 2021, pour la traduction française.

Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan's The Curfew or Alex Stone's The Other Girlfriend.From the bestselling author of The Perfect Holiday comes a twisty psychological thriller, set on the sun drenched shores of France. Three women's lives are about to change forever.The Daughter.My father is innocent. He's spent almost four years behind bars, but now he's getting out. I gave up everything to be there for him, just like he was always there for me. It's all going to be worth it now. The Girlfriend.As soon as I opened the paper that day and saw that picture of Sandy, I didn't care about the story surrounding it. There's no way he hurt that girl. Now he's out, we'll get married and I'll finally get to meet his daughter. There'll be no more hiding our love.The Other Woman. No one knows what happened all those years ago, and the life I built depends on no one finding out. Now he's getting out, my secrets may soon see the light. I can't let that happen. One Loves Him.One Needs Him.One Wants Him DEAD. What readers are saying about T. J. Emerson: 'Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors' Valerie Keogh'Tense, daring and totally addictive' Emma Christie 'An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites' T.L. Huchu 'An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?' Louise Dean 'The last time I had this sort of reaction to a character was when I read The Talented Mr Ripley' Mark Wightman 'A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read' Lesley Glaister 'Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace' Amanda Block

*Don't miss the return of Molly in THE MAID'S SECRET - the brand new novel, available to buy now* _________________________________________________________________ Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller ... *THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER *WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER *WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION *A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK 'An escapist pleasure ' SUNDAY TIMES 'An instantly gripping whodunnit' STYLIST 'Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing ' LISA JEWELL _________________________________________________________________ It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel. But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed , a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly's at the heart of it - because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth - it's the maid . . . _______________________________________________________ Everyone's getting swept away by The Maid: 'Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time' STEPHEN KING 'This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book' READER REVIEW ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' EMMA STONEX 'I loved everything about this book' READER REVIEW ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I didn't think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her' READER REVIEW ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie' READER REVIEW ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping' READER REVIEW ¿¿¿¿¿ A Sunday Times No.4 bestseller for w/c 24/01/2022 A New York Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 31/01/2022

**Now with an exclusive extract of Bella Mackie's deliciously dark new 2026 novel CLAWS OUT!** Grace Bernard is on a mission... to avenge her mother, she plans to murder every member of her family, one awful rich person at a time. Then she's imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit. Entertaining, shocking and addictive... THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'I loved this book' RICHARD OSMAN 'Funny, sharp, dark and twisted' JOJO MOYES They say you can't choose your family. But you can kill them. Meet Grace Bernard. Daughter, sister, serial killer... Grace has lost everything. And she will stop at nothing to get revenge. ------------------------------ 'Funny and furious and strangely uplifting. Grace is a bitter and beguiling anti-hero with a keen eye for social analysis - even in her most grisly deeds, you never stop rooting for her' PANDORA SYKES 'Deliciously addictive...brilliantly executed' i PAPER 'Addictive... Grace Bernard is one of the most intriguing and bewitching protagonists I've read in years' EMMA GANNON 'A funny, compulsive read about family dysfunction and the media's obsession with murder' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'You'll be gripped... Grace's emotional detachment throughout will give you chills' COSMOPOLITAN 'Hilarious and dark' ELLE 'Ironic twists and caustic commentary on everything from liberal guilt to the consumerist con that is "selfcare" sharpen this debut novel' OBSERVER 'Brilliantly tongue-in-cheek stuff from the Vogue columnist' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Witty, waspish satire of a murderer with no regrets' GRAZIA 'Original, funny, unique and such a refreshing read' PRIMA 'A deliciously dark debut novel' RED 'One very entertaining read' WOMAN'S WAY How To Kill Your Family was number 1 in the Sunday Times paperback chart on 26/04/2022

For fans of We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange and All Adults Here by Emma Straub, Cat Shook's debut novel If We're Being Honest is the snappy, smart, heartwarming story of the Williams family, and the sweltering summer that rewrote their history. When Gerry, the beloved Williams patriarch, dies suddenly, his grandchildren flock from across the country to the family home in Eulalia, Georgia. But when Gerry's best friend steps up to the microphone to deliver his eulogy, the funeral turns out unlike anyone expected. The cousins, left reeling and confused, cope with their fresh grief and various private dramas. Delia, recently heartbroken, refuses to shut up about her ex. Her sister Alice, usually confident, flusters when she spots her high school sweetheart, hiding a secret that will change both of their lives. Outspoken, affable Grant is preening in the afterglow of his recent appearance on The Bachelorette and looking to reignite an old flame with the least available person in town. Meanwhile, his younger brother Red, unsure of himself and easily embarrassed, desperately searches for a place in the boisterous family. The cousins' eccentric parents are in tow, too, and equally lost-in love and in life. Watching over them all is Ellen, Gerry's sweet and proper widow, who does her best to keep her composure in front of the leering small town. Clever and completely original, If We're Being Honest reminds you that while no one can break your heart like your family can, there's really no one better to put you back together.

'Such a good read' Val McDermid What deadly secrets have been swept away by the flood? Heavily pregnant and a week away from maternity leave, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is exhausted. But a violent hold-up at a local fast-food restaurant means that her final days will be anything but straightforward. When the closed case of a man who drowned in the recent summer floods is dumped in her lap, what begins as a simple, informal review quickly grows into something more complicated. Kate can either write the report that's expected of her or investigate the case the way she wants to. As secrets and betrayals pile up, unsettling connections to her own past and family emerge. How far is Kate prepared to push to discover the truth? The Torrent is tense and atmospheric Australian crime at its best. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Hammer. Praise for The Torrent 'Subtle and clever Dinuka McKenzie has talent to burn ' Dervla McTiernan 'Tense, believable and a quick, involving read' Crime Time ' Vivid, pacy and refreshingly original . A gripping whodunnit with heart' Emma Viskic ' Intense, dangerous and utterly compelling ' B. M. Carroll 'I like Australian noir and this is the excellent debut of a new series. Complex, twisty, it kept me reading and guessing ' Reader review ' I was hooked from the first page great characters' Reader review ' I loved the characters and the setting and hope this is the first in a long series' Reader review 'Well-paced, astoundingly good ' Reader review 'Tension, intrigue and well crafted characters. An Australian equivalent to Rachel Abbott ' Reader review

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike. The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again. This collectible edition of The Odyssey, translated by Samuel Butler, features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs Introduction by literature and writing profressor Andrew Lynn Unabridged text A summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters A summary of what we know of Homer’s life This lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, and The Republic.

Set in turn-of-the-century New York, E.L. Doctorow's Ragtime seamlessly blends fictional characters and realistic depictions of historical figures to bring to life the events that defined American history in the years before the First World War. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Al Alvarez. Welcome to America at the turn of the twentieth century, where the rhythms of ragtime set the beat. Harry Houdini astonishes audiences with magical feats of escape, the mighty J. P. Morgan dominates the financial world and Henry Ford manufactures cars by making men into machines. Emma Goldman preaches free love and feminism, while ex-chorus girl Evelyn Nesbitt inspires a mad millionaire to murder the architect Stanford White. In this stunningly original chronicle of an age, such real-life characters intermingle with three remarkable families, one black, one Jewish and one prosperous WASP, to create a dazzling literary mosaic that brings to life an era of dire poverty, fabulous wealth, and incredible change - in short, the era of ragtime. E.L. Doctorow (b.1931) is one of America's most accomplished and acclaimed living writers. Winner of the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award (twice), the PEN/Faulkner Award, and the National Humanities Medal, he is the author of nine novels that have explored the drama of American life from the late 19th century to the 21st, including Ragtime, The Book of Daniel and Billy Bathgate. If you enjoyed Ragtime, you might like John Dos Passos' U.S.A., also available in Penguin Classics. 'In its perfection it stuns and holds from beginning to end' Daily Mail 'Witty, lyrical, put together with admirable craft ... dazzling economy and insight ... Mr Doctorow knows what he is doing and has done it beautifully' Guardian 'One of the best American novels for years' Economist

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE THE POWERFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AND BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THE OVERSTORY AND BEWILDERMENT 'Ascends to the plane of true, indisputable greatness' OBSERVER 'An ambitious, rapturous epic' GUARDIAN 'Magisterial, moving and thought-provoking ... a beautiful love letter to our oceans' NEW SCIENTIST Rafi and Todd are two polar opposites at an elite high school. As adults, Rafi gets lost in literature, while Todd's enters the world of AI. Elsewhere, Evie sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool strapped to one of the world's first aqualungs; Ina grows up in naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home. All of these people meet on the history-scarred island of Makatea in French Polynesia, marked for humanity's next great adventure. Set in the world's largest ocean, Playground interweaves profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity. 'Is there anything Richard Powers cannot write? The world here is complete, seductive, and promising. The writing feels like the ocean. Vast, mysterious, deep and live' PERCIVAL EVERETT 'Brilliant, captivating and important' ANDREA WULF 'An extraordinarily immersive journey through lives linked in mysterious ways - gripping, alarming and uplifting' EMMA DONOGHUE Praise for Richard Powers: 'Powers has extraordinary gifts as a writer' GUARDIAN 'Impressively precise in its scientific conjectures, Bewilderment is no less rich or wise in its emotionality' OBSERVER 'He composes some of the most beautiful sentences I've ever read. I'm in awe of his talent' OPRAH WINFREY 'It is impossible to deny the importance of Powers's message' SUNDAY TIMES 'Refreshing, original and moving' EVENING STANDARD

'DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK' - STEPHEN KING 'A thrilling hall of mirrors filled with twists' - ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Brilliant and moving' - SARAH PINBOROUGH Rob is afraid of her daughter. Callie collects tiny bones and whispers to imaginary friends, and Rob is afraid of what she might to do Annie, her younger sister. She sees a darkness in Callie that reminds her of the family she left behind, and a life she has tried to forget. Seeing no other way to keep Annie safe, she nevertheless decides to take Callie back to Sundial, her childhood home deep in the Mojave Desert. And there she will have to make a terrible choice. Callie is afraid of her mother. Rob has begun to look at her strangely. To tell her secrets about her past that both disturb and excite her. And they are afraid that only one of them will make it back from Sundial alive... A gripping gothic masterpiece from the bestselling and award-winning author of THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET, SUNDIAL is a must-read for fans of GIRL A and SHARP OBJECTS. 'Emotionally turbulent... with an absolutely stunning final twist' IRISH TIMES 'A desert-dust nightmare with a scorpion's sting. I loved it' - EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS 'Ward wrongfoots the reader at every turn... Disturbing and yet ultimately moving' OBSERVER 'Impossible-to-put-down. Sundial is a heart-in-the-throat smash' - JOE HILL, author of THE FIREMAN 'Numerous twists to shock and surprise' THE TIMES 'Ambitious, brutal and breathtakingly original' - TAMMY COHEN, author of WHEN SHE WAS BAD 'A wild, twisted family gothic unlike any you've read before' - PAUL TREMBLAY, author of A HEADFUL OF GHOSTS 'Dark and unsettling, creepy and enthralling' - LISA HALL, author of THE PARTY 'Evocative, lyrical and beautiful. I loved it' - ARAMINTA HALL, author of PERFECT STRANGERS

'IT'S FUNNY, FAST AND INTOXICATING. BELIEVE THE HYPE' DUA LIPA DUA'S SERVICE95 BOOK CLUB PICK FOR AUGUST 'I LOVED IT, I RACED THROUGH IT. IT'S JUST FANTASTIC WRITING' SARAH JESSICA PARKER 'EXTREMELY SMART, IMPOSSIBLY FUNNY, AND JUST PLAIN FUN TO READ' CARO CLAIRE BURKE, AUTHOR OF YESTERYEAR 'A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER' LENA DUNHAM Think your family is dysfunctional? Meet the Flynns. For the three Flynn daughters, it's been disastrous since their parents opened up their marriage. Abigail, the eldest, is dating an ex-soldier several years her senior nicknamed 'War Crimes Wes'. Louise, the middle child, maintains a secret correspondence with an online terrorist. And the brilliant youngest, Harper, is being sent to a wilderness reform camp due to her insistence that someone - or something - is monitoring the town's citizens. Casting a shadow across their lives is Paul Alabaster, a nefarious local billionaire. Rumours of corruption circulate, but no one dares dig too deep. No one except Harper, whose obsession with Alabaster's machinations sends the family hurtling into a criminal conspiracy - one that may just, finally, bring them closer together. SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2026 The instant Sunday Times bestseller 'I LAUGHED SO HARD I SLIPPED A DISC' BILLIE PIPER 'ECCENTRIC, FUNNY, DEEPLY HUMAN... I LOVED EVERY PAGE' EMMA ROBERTS 'THE MOST WILDLY ORIGINAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' HARPER'S BAZAAR 'THE DEBUT NOVEL FOR 2026 THAT HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN THE MOST SHOUTED ABOUT' THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'A DARKLY FUNNY FAMILY SAGA' BUSTLE 'AN INSTANT CLASSIC' SHORTLIST Readers love LOST LAMBS 'What a ROMP!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'The hype is real!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Hilarious, weird, original and addictive!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'If Wes Anderson wrote Little Women.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I'm shouting it from every rooftop: THIS IS THE BOOK OF THE YEAR!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Perhaps the funniest book I've ever read.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

Downton Abbey: The Official Film Companion is a stunning memento, bringing the world and the characters of our favourite fictional country house to life. Featuring a foreword by creator Julian Fellowes, spectacular photographs from the production, interviews with the cast and crew, and a look into the historical and geographical backdrop of the film, this official guide to the Downton Abbey film is made to be treasured and loved by fans across the globe. With the film revolving around the visit of the King and Queen in 1927, it not only sees the return of all the main cast from the final television series, but also introduces some great British actors to the world of Downton, as we meet the royal family and their retinue. Join Emma Marriott as she returns to Highclere, discovers the new sets at Shepperton and introduces other locations the length and breadth of England that are now part of the Downton story. Hers is a unique behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, including detailed descriptions of how some of the most dramatic scenes came to life, and the talented team who made it all possible. The book is lavishly illustrated with stunning shots from both behind and in front of the camera, original costume illustrations and historical photographs, as well as capturing some wonderful off-guard moments during filming. A perfect companion to the cinema experience, Downton Abbey: The Official Film Companion continues the story of Downton, and will be treasured by Downton fans everywhere.

'Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?' Dark and violent, Macbeth is a restless, haunting exploration of the human costs of violence and power. One of the most theatrically spectacular of Shakespeare's plays, Macbeth has endured as a psychologically and supernaturally sinister work. Emma Smith's introduction considers the historical and contemporary contexts of the play, from the influence of the Gunpowder Plot as an act of domestic terrorism, to the combination of banal domesticity and pure horror in the play's setting and events. The New Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative editions of Shakespeare's works with introductory materials designed to encourage new interpretations of the plays and poems. Using the text from the landmark The New Oxford Shakespeare Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition, these volumes offer readers the latest thinking on the authentic texts (collated from all surviving original versions of Shakespeare's work) alongside innovative introductions from leading scholars. The texts are accompanied by a comprehensive set of critical apparatus to give readers the best resources to help understand and enjoy Shakespeare's work. 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.

A completely addictive psychological thriller from top 50 bestseller T.J. Emerson Perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and T.M. Logan Olivia and Julian are enjoying lazy days in their Spanish villa, a well deserved break from their busy lives. Especially for Julian, who after a lifetime as a carer was thrust into the public eye following the tragic murder of his first wife. The languid heat and peace of the villa is broken only by clifftop walks, sun drenched lunches and cooling swims. Until a chance encounter with Gabriel - an attractive man, many years their junior - changes everything. Soon their idyllic break turns into a dangerous, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. Will any of them get out alive? Praise for T.J. Emerson: 'Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors' Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Wives '...cold, dark and beautifully written tale of manipulation, retribution and the blurred edges of justice.' Shari Low, bestselling author of One Midnight With You 'Tense, daring and totally addictive' Emma Christie 'An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites' T.L. Huchu 'An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?' Louise Dean 'A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read' Lesley Glaister 'Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace' Amanda Block 'This taut, elegant thriller thrums with dark menace and dread. I couldn't look away' Kate Riordan, bestselling author of The Heatwave

'IT'S FUNNY, FAST AND INTOXICATING. BELIEVE THE HYPE' DUA LIPA DUA'S SERVICE95 BOOK CLUB PICK FOR AUGUST 'I LOVED IT, I RACED THROUGH IT. IT'S JUST FANTASTIC WRITING' SARAH JESSICA PARKER 'EXTREMELY SMART, IMPOSSIBLY FUNNY, AND JUST PLAIN FUN TO READ' CARO CLAIRE BURKE, AUTHOR OF YESTERYEAR 'A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER' LENA DUNHAM Think your family is dysfunctional? Meet the Flynns. For the three Flynn daughters, it's been disastrous since their parents opened up their marriage. Abigail, the eldest, is dating an ex-soldier several years her senior nicknamed 'War Crimes Wes'. Louise, the middle child, maintains a secret correspondence with an online terrorist. And the brilliant youngest, Harper, is being sent to a wilderness reform camp due to her insistence that someone - or something - is monitoring the town's citizens. Casting a shadow across their lives is Paul Alabaster, a nefarious local billionaire. Rumours of corruption circulate, but no one dares dig too deep. No one except Harper, whose obsession with Alabaster's machinations sends the family hurtling into a criminal conspiracy - one that may just, finally, bring them closer together. SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2026 The instant Sunday Times bestseller 'I LAUGHED SO HARD I SLIPPED A DISC' BILLIE PIPER 'ECCENTRIC, FUNNY, DEEPLY HUMAN... I LOVED EVERY PAGE' EMMA ROBERTS 'THE MOST WILDLY ORIGINAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' HARPER'S BAZAAR 'THE DEBUT NOVEL FOR 2026 THAT HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN THE MOST SHOUTED ABOUT' THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'A DARKLY FUNNY FAMILY SAGA' BUSTLE 'AN INSTANT CLASSIC' SHORTLIST Readers love LOST LAMBS 'What a ROMP!' _ _ _ _ _ 'The hype is real!' _ _ _ _ _ 'Hilarious, weird, original and addictive!' _ _ _ _ _ 'If Wes Anderson wrote Little Women.' _ _ _ _ _ 'I'm shouting it from every rooftop: THIS IS THE BOOK OF THE YEAR!' _ _ _ _ _ 'Perhaps the funniest book I've ever read.' _ _ _ _ _