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Gripping and emotional, The Sunshine Man is a powerful story of a terrible crime and the revenge plotted over decades, set against the haunting beauty of rural Devon.From the bestselling author of The Lamplighters, Emma Stonex.'Luminously unsettling' - The Observer'Deeply thrilling and emotionally rich' - Lucy Clarke'A wholly original and immersive thriller' - Harriet EvansOne cold winter's morning, Birdie wakes to the news she's been waiting eighteen years to hear: Jimmy Maguire - the man who murdered her sister - is out of prison.She sends her children to school, finds the gun she's kept hidden all this time, and leaves for London, determined to find Jimmy and make him pay. But there's another side to this story and nothing is at it seems. Birdie is about to enter a world of family secrets, worn-out loyalties and long-buried betrayals.Listeners LOVE The Sunshine Man:'Salter's crisp English accent for Birdie works in contrast to Rowe's West Country speech for Jimmy. Both narrators use a variety of pitches and additional accents for other characters of varying ages. Rowe and Salter expertly navigate the quickening pace of this story of loss and revenge' – AudioFile'A compelling tight thriller with heart' *****'Hits you right between the eyes' *****'Brilliantly written with twists and turns' *****

A BRAND NEW breathtakingly emotional read from BESTSELLING author of The One Before The One, Emma Cooper. Perfect for readers of Paige Toon, Dani Atkins and Jojo Moyes When Alice receives a mysterious letter from 1985, she's determined to find the man who wrote it... But could chasing a miracle cost her the future? A letter arrives at Alice's new house, interrupting her fresh start. It's addressed to her, but written by a man she's never met. And yet Michael understands her - her grief, her fears, even her dreams. As more letters follow, Alice becomes convinced that she and Michael are connected somehow - that they are meant to meet. Or perhaps, in some impossible way, they already have. But there's one complication: Michael isn't just a stranger - he's writing from four decades in the past. And as Alice searches for a man who may no longer be waiting, she must decide whether love can truly defy time - or whether she's risking the chance at happiness right in front of her. Praise for Emma Cooper: 'My favourite read of the year, all the stars!' Josie Silver 'A genius premise with a bit of time travel thrown in for good measure and the writing is to die for. All the stars.' Laura Pearson, bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont ''A wonderfully original love story that oozes intrigue and suspense - Emma Cooper just went straight to my "must read" list.' Shari Low 'A masterpiece of pace and emotion. This story grips your heart and doesn't let go until the last page.' Sam Tonge 'I absolutely adored this beautiful book. A clever premise, wonderful characters and a story that had me hooked from the very first page!' Clare Swatman 'I completely lost myself in this poignant, witty and wise novel. A beautiful take on the idea of first and lost loves.' Holly Seddon 'THIS BOOK. WOW. It's been a while since I've read something this good, and I mean it. This story felt completely new and refreshing, with its own unique twist on love, loss, and second chances.' Reader Review 'This was one of my favorite reads of 2024! I absolutely enjoyed every second.' Reader Review 'A true masterpiece in split-time storytelling. It's unique, heart-wrenching, and filled with suspense, making it an unforgettable read. Highly recommended for fans of emotional, character-driven stories that keep you on the edge of your seat!' Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book, sat up reading it until dawn as I was so enraptured with the story and the characters, I couldn't bear to put it down.' Reader Review 'Wow what can I say another brilliant read from this fabulous author who has the capability to tear your heart into about a million pieces and put it back together again.' Reader Review

A SPECIAL, LIMITED CLOTHBOUND EDITION TO CELEBRATE THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER. The perfect gift for fans of the iconic novel and the Netflix series adaptation. A beautiful new twist on the iconic original design, with high-end finishes including: Real cloth Unmissable sprayed edges featuring a quote from the book Orange ribbon marker Matching endpapers 'A wonderful, wonderful book' THE TIMES 'Perfect' NEW YORK TIMES 'You'd be hard pressed to find a sharper, sweeter romantic comedy' INDEPENDENT TWENTY YEARS, TWO PEOPLE, ONE DAY 15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways. So where will they be on this one day next year? And the year after that? And every year that follows? ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS 'One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now' FINANCIAL TIMES 'An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Nicholls writes with such tender precision about love' THE TIMES 'No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does' EVENING STANDARD 'Genuinely brilliant' NEW STATESMAN ***Out now: David Nicholls's new novel YOU ARE HERE***

Bloomsbury presents The Mangle Street Murders 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.Queen Victoria may sit on the throne and Robert Peel's bobbies walk the street, but London is still haunted by the spectre of Spring-heeled Jack.The demons of vice and poverty rule the capital: ruffian gangs, pickpockets, prostitutes and vagrants clog the streets with their iniquity.But in one particular Gower Street residence – home to the famous personal investigator Sidney Grice – order presides.Until, that is, the arrival of his ward March Middleton and the vicious Whitechapel murder that follows hard on her heels...Set between the refined buildings of Victorian Bloomsbury and the stinking streets of London's East End, The Mangle Street Murders is for those who like their crime original, atmospheric, and very, very funny.Praise for THE MANGLE STREET MURDERS:'Funny, fresh and sharply plotted... Starring a detective duo to rival Holmes and Watson' GOODREADS.'Kasasian's sparkling debut introduces a memorable new detective duo' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.'Grice and Middleton promise to become a positive treat' DAILY MAIL.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.

Enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake with Britain's favourite novelist Inspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen, this collection of cakes, bakes and pastries is based on authentic recipes from the Regency era, which have been fully updated for modern-day cooks. In Jane Austen's day, tea and cakes were usually served after dinner, or to evening guests, but these rolls, buns, tarts, and biscuits will be equally welcome at breakfast, with mid-morning coffee, or for afternoon tea. Recipes featured in the book include: English Muffins, based on the muffins served with after-dinner tea in 'Pride and Prejudice'; Buttered Apple Tart as offered by Mr. Woodhouse to Miss Bates in 'Emma'; and Jumbles, inspired by the biscuits enjoyed by Fanny in 'Mansfield Park'. From Plum Cake and Gingerbread to Ratafia Cakes and Sally Lunns 'Tea with Jane Austen' has all the recipes you need to create the finest tea time treats, and the original recipes are given alongside, so you can compare them and appreciate modern time-savers such as icing sugar, dried yeast and electric mixers all the more!

*From the creator of SLOW HORSES and soon to be a major TV series starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson* 'If you haven't read Zoë Boehm yet, welcome to your next fiction addiction' Val McDermid, author of Past Lying 'Good characterisation, dialogue and a well-paced narrative make this confident first novel frighteningly plausible' Daily Telegraph It's an evening like any other when an explosion rips through the leafy Oxford suburb Sarah Tucker calls home. In the aftermath, a house now stands devastated, with two adults dead and a young girl missing. With the police more interested in keeping the neighbours from rubbernecking than in searching for the missing child, Sarah becomes obsessed with finding her. She enlists the help of Zoë Boehm's investigation agency, but Sarah's and Zoë's search reveals more secrets than answers, taking them from Oxford's cobbled streets to the rugged outer reaches of the British Isles. As Zoë and Sarah draw closer to the truth, they are caught in a web of conspiracy and come up against government forces, cold-blooded mercenaries and vengeful loners. Down Cemetery Road is Mick Herron's debut novel, and the first book in the Zoë Boehm series, now reissued in hardback to celebrate twenty-one years since its original publication.

'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

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

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

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

Read by Colin Mace and Emma Spurgin Hussey, featuring the voice of the author, China Miéville.From the bestselling, award-winning master of uncanny fiction comes a defining work, twenty years in the making – a deeply moving, decade- and continent-spanning epic of grief, global tumult, and grim conspiracy.'Miéville's command of his prose is phenomenal . . . This is a world that you can truly swim in, and few authors can achieve that' - The Times'Affecting, intelligent and, in more than one place, very, very frightening. This is a novel destined for a rich afterlife' - The Guardian'An extraordinary tour de force' - Adrian Tchaikovsky'A monster of a book in every sense' - Francis Spufford'I felt it in my bones, the undeniable power of a jagged masterpiece' - The New York TimesMaur's life has been shaped by an unbearable loss. But in the aftermath of what is an apparently ordinary tragedy, deeper, stranger questions arise . . . Their answers may lie within the dark heart and darker history of an old soldier who shares Maur's obsessions – and is violently pursued by the same unknown, unquiet forces.So begins The Rouse, a masterpiece unlike any other: at once a sprawling saga of the bloody twentieth century, and the intimate story of two lives, their loves, regrets and secrets – and a terrifying journey into infinite mystery.Praise for China Miéville, author of The City & The City'You can't talk about Miéville without using the word "brilliant"' – Ursula K. Le Guin'One of the most interesting and freakishly gifted writers of his generation' – The Daily Telegraph'As intelligent as he is original' – The Guardian'The names of Kafka and Orwell tend to be invoked too easily for anything a bit out of the ordinary, but in this case they are worthy comparisons' – The Times

'The dank underside of social media, its cruelty and delusions . . . superbly poised, psychologically astute and subtle' - Ian McEwan, author of Atonement'A glimpse of the foetid underbelly of the internet' - The TimesWe Had To Remove This Post by Hanna Bervoets is a chilling, powerful and gripping story about who or what determines our world view.To be a content moderator is to see humanity at its worst — but Kayleigh needs money. That's why she takes a job working for a social media platform whose name she isn't allowed to mention. Her job: reviewing offensive videos and pictures, rants and conspiracy theories, and deciding which need to be removed.Kayleigh and her colleagues spend all day watching horrors and hate on their screens. Yet Kayleigh is good at her job, and in her colleagues she finds a group of friends, even a new girlfriend — and for the first time in her life, Kayleigh's future seems bright.But soon the job seems to change them all, shifting their worlds in alarming ways. How long before the moderators own morals bend and flex under the weight of what they see?Examining the toxic world of content moderation, the novel forces us to ask: what is right? What is normal? And who gets to decide?Translated from the original Dutch by Emma Rault.'Taut as a thriller, sharp as a slug of ice-cold vodka' - Irish Times'Fast paced and thrilling, violent and nightmarish' - Kristen Arnett, author of Mostly Dead Things'An acid glimpse into a new form of labor existing today' - Ling Ma, author of Severance

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