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HarperCollins Publishers Black Mamba Boy From the Costa prizeshortlisted
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BETTY TRASK AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZEGRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTS 2013For fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, a stunning novel set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world.Aden,1935; a city vibrant, alive, and full of hidden dangers. And home to Jama, a ten year-old boy. But then his mother dies unexpectedly and he finds himself alone in the world.Jama is forced home to his native Somalia, the land of his nomadic ancestors. War is on the horizon and the fascist Italian forces who control parts of East Africa are preparing for battle. Yet Jama cannot rest until he discovers whether his father, who has been absent from his life since he was a baby, is alive somewhere.This story of one boy''s long walk to freedom is also the story of how the Second World War affected Africa and its people; a story of displacement and family.Trade Review‘Mixing startling lyricism and sheer brutality, Mohamed plunges into the chattering, viscous heat and 'hyena darkness' of Aden…this is a significant, affecting book’ Guardian ‘The most exciting, original new fiction is coming out of Africa. Nadifa Mohamed has produced a first novel of elegance and beauty…Watch out for this one during prize season; it’s a stunning debut’ The Times ‘Just as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun drew out the little documented dramas of the Biafran war, Mohamed describes an East Africa under Mussolini's rule…such an accomplished first novel’ Independent ‘Loved Black Mamba Boy. Utterly compelling, an assured debut. An incredible insight into a slice of recent African history that is so rarely given light’Alex Wheatle, award-winning author of East of Acre Lane and Brixton Rock Amazon Vine reviews: ‘A great read, colourful and powerful’ ‘One of the most wonderful things I have ever read…I was held spellbound by this book’ ‘Rich description and a fascinating story’ ‘Nadifa Mohamed's writing is emotional and evocative and as well as lyrical landscape descriptions or relationship revelations she does not flinch from the harrowing reality of a cruelly chaotic part of the world. This is a 5-star book deserving similar acclaim and success to “The Kite Runner”’
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Friends and Rivals
Book Synopsis For everyone who loves Jilly Cooper, Penny Vincenzi, Tasmina Perry and Louise Bagshawe. Trade Review‘a cross between Jilly Cooper and Jackie Collins’ Daily Mail 'You're always guaranteed a corking characters and a fast-paced read with a Bagshawe story, and this doesn't disappoint' Heat ‘the queen of chick-lit' Woman's Own ‘a cut above the rest… Pure, unadulterated escapism.” Fabulous
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers The Perfect Holiday
Book SynopsisAn exclusive short story for World Book Day from one of our bestselling authorsSometimes all we need is a relaxing holiday in the sun.For Anthony and Carole, a week in a lovely Greek hotel has helped them mend the cracks in their marriage. For widowed Jessica, it's the longest she's ever gone without visiting her beloved husband's grave.However when the flight doesn't go according to plan, they are each forced to face up to the very things they have been avoiding for so long.By the time they land, they have learnt important life lessons about themselves and each other which change them forever.Trade ReviewPraise for Cathy Kelly: She writes genuinely compelling stories with a sharp eye for detail and character.' Irish Mail on Sunday 'Kelly has an uncanny knack of drawing you in to each of her characters, emotionally attaching you to their journeys …'RTE Guide A must for Kelly's many fans; a warm, moving read ' Daily Mail 'An upbeat and diverting tale skilfully told…Kelly knows what her readers want and consistently delivers.' Sunday Independent 'Kelly explores infidelity with searing honesty…I couldn't stop reading' Louise Bagshaw, Daily Mail 'Wise, warm, compassionate, full of characters that I loved and identified with, it's like having a great gossip with your best friends. Her best book yet.' Marian Keyes 'Entertaining, moving and as vivid as a screenplay – presents a picture of the lives of Irish women which, like all good fiction, brings the truth into sharp relief' Irish Independent 'Engaging reading for these recessionary times' Irish Times 'Kelly reels you into this addictive tale' Woman & Home
£6.30
HarperCollins Publishers MOONSHINE
Book SynopsisA witty, charming romantic comedy from the author of Clouds Among the Stars.Trade ReviewPraise for Victoria Clayton and her novels: 'A sharp-eyed social comedy to curl up with.' Woman and Home 'A high-class romantic production.' Marie Claire 'Victoria Clayton is unafraid to take a story by the scruff of the neck.' Independent 'Victoria Clayton has a glinting wit and intelligence.' Mail on Sunday 'Delightful humour which overlays a beady observation and perception.' Mail on Sunday 'The charm and vivacity with which the author presents her scenario and the precision with which she describes character and setting make this a very enjoyable read. Social comedy is a difficult thing to do, but Clayton shows herself an adept practitioner.' Times
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers The Single Girls ToDo List
Book SynopsisDon't miss this laugh out loud romantic comedy!Rachel Summers loves a to-do list: boyfriend, flat, great job.NOT on the list: being dumped.Best friends Emelie and Matthew ride to her rescue with an entirely new kind of list The Single Girl's To-Do List. Rachel doesn't know it, but it will take her on all kinds of wild adventures and get her in some romantic pickles too. And then it won''t be a case of what but who she decides to tick off: Mr. bendy yoga instructor, Mr. teenage sweetheart, Mr. persistent ex, Mr. deeply unsuitable.The Single Girl's To-Do List gives Rachel the perfect heartbreak cure and proves love is out there if you're willing to take a chance.Praise for Lindsey KelkWitty, funny, warm and wise' Marian Keyes, bestselling author of Grown UpsSo funny, so romantic, so charming' Beth O'Leary, bestelling author of The FlatshareAn absolute joy! Genuinely funny, engaging and sparkly' Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Worst Idea EverSwoops you up and fills your heart with such joy' Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of Some Kind of WonderfulSparkles on the page like champagne in the glass' Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling author of My One True NorthTrade Review Praise for Lindsey Kelk ‘Utterly brilliant: super smart, achingly funny and just impossible to put down’ Rosie Walsh, bestselling author of The Man Who Didn’t Call ‘Touching, hugely enjoyable and properly laugh-out-loud funny’ Sophia Money-Coutts, bestselling author of What Happens Now? ‘An absolutely enchanting book … The perfect balance between sparkly escapism and big-hearted realness’ Sophie Ranald, author of Sorry, Not Sorry ‘As warm as a hug but as funny as a night out with the girls’ Laura Jane Williams, author of The Lucky Escape ‘Pure joy. Full of Lindsey’s trademark warmth and wit’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Paris
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HarperCollins Publishers WOMEN OF A DANGEROUS AGE
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Elizabeth Buchan and Katie Fforde, this is a warm novel about women, relationships and why it’s never too late to change.Trade Review‘Women take heart. Here is a novelist who understands exactly the comedy, absurdities and frustrations of your lives.' ELIZABETH BUCHAN ‘Realistic, funny and thoroughly delightful. I loved it.’ KATIE FFORDE ‘Fabulous female “buddy lit” … a happy, liberating read.’ DAILY MAIL ‘Here’s a novelist with a delightful, witty take on middle-aged womanhood… A delicious read.’ SAGA
£12.80
HarperCollins Publishers New Beginnings
Book SynopsisA warm, witty and wise debut about the ups and downs of life as a TV presenterChristie Lynch's life is about to change for ever.A journalist and single mother of two, she can't believe her luck when she is spotted by a talent agent during an appearance on daytime TV show, Tart Talk.Soon the nation's sweetheart, Christie can't help but love her new job and, for the first time in years, she can mend her leaking roof and buy her kids, Libby and Freddie, a few treats. But as her career soars, Christie's forced to spend more and more time away from her kids and from Richard the gorgeous single dad she recently met at the school gate.Can Christie find a way to balance her role as a mother with her increasingly demanding job? And will she make it in the cut-throat world of TV? Whatever happens, Christie''s going to give it all she''s gotWarm, witty and wise, New Beginnings is a behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs in the life of a daytime TV presenter.Trade ReviewPraise for New Beginnings ‘Complicated friendships and tales of a chaotic love life make this a must-read.’ Woman ‘A light-hearted, fun read that perfectly captures the sights and smells of village life.’ Heat ‘Fern Britton has transferred her fun and friendly charm to the page’ Good Housekeeping 'Full of warmth and charm with characters that quickly feel like old friends.' Alexandra Brown
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Hidden Treasures
Book SynopsisYou will love this best-selling novel by Sunday Times best-selling author Fern Britton. The perfect escape to Cornwall, for fans of Katie Fforde and Celia Imrie.Helen Merrifield decides to start afresh and put her old life behind her in the picture-postcard Cornish village of Pendruggan. Throwing herself into the local scene, Helen finds herself at the mercy of the rather desperate Vicar, but she is secretly drawn to the brooding local historian, Piran.Meanwhile, Helen's best friend, Penny, decides that the village is the perfect setting for her new TV series. When the cast and crew descend, the village is thrown into a tizzy, but Helen has her hands full fending off her philandering ex-husband, who seems determined to charm his way back into her bed.Should Helen hold on to the past? Or will Cornwall give her something new to treasure?Pendruggan: A Cornish village with secrets at its heartTrade ReviewPraise for Fern Britton ‘Complicated friendships and tales of a chaotic love life make this a must-read.’ Woman ‘A light-hearted, fun read that perfectly captures the sights and smells of village life.’ Heat ‘Fern Britton has transferred her fun and friendly charm to the page’ Good Housekeeping Full of warmth and charm with characters that quickly feel like old friends.' Alexandra Brown
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Little House
Book SynopsisA contemporary psychological thriller in the style of Ruth Rendell, from one of today's most versatile and compelling storytellers.It was easy for Elizabeth. She married the man she loved, bore him two children and made a home for him which was the envy of their friends.It was harder for Ruth. She married Elizabeth's son and then found that, somehow, she could never quite measure upIsolation, deceit and betrayal fill the gaps between the two individual women and between their different worlds. In this complex thriller, Philippa Gregory deploys all her insight into what women want and what women fear, as Ruth confronts the shifting borders of her own sanity. Laying bare the comfortable conventions of rural England, this spine-tingling novel pulses with suspense until the whiplash double-twist of the denouement.Trade Review‘Fiendishly plotted… this is Gregory at her most convincing. Sunday lunch with the in-laws will never be the same again’Cosmopolitan ‘Insidiously gripping’ Independent ‘Brilliant psychological chiller… utterly, nail-nibblingly plausible. You will relish its explosive climax and be gripped through to its final superb double-twist finish’ Daily Mail
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Runaway Woman
Book SynopsisNo-one thought she had the courageThose looking in from the outside think Lucy Lovejoy's life is like any other, but at the centre of her family there is a big empty hole where all the love and warmth should be. Over the years, her children have watched while their father chipped away at Lucy's self-confidence. Now the children are following their own paths, and Lucy has never felt more alone.When tragedy strikes at the heart of the family, it's a wake-up call for Lucy. Everyone has taken a little piece of her, and she isn't sure who she is anymore. So when Lucy faces a betrayal from those she loves deepest, she knows that it's time to make a choice.Is she brave enough to find herself again?Trade ReviewPraise for Josephine Cox: ‘Written from the heart’ Daily Mail ‘Cox's talent as storyteller never lets you escape the spell' Daily Mail 'Another masterpiece' Best ‘Another beautifully spun family epic' Scottish Daily Echo 'A born storyteller' Bedfordshire Times ‘A surefire winner' Woman's Weekly 'Thanks to her near faultless writing, sympathies will lurch from one character to another, and as events reach their dramatic conclusion readers will find it impossible to tear themselves away.' News of the World 'Another hit for Josephine Cox' Sunday Express
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HarperCollins Publishers Honeyville
Book SynopsisA hooker. A mistress. A murder. This town was built on sin.Trade Review‘Waugh brings this rather obscure corner of history to vivid, passionate life . . . Intelligent historical fiction at its best’ THE TIMES ‘Immensely readable’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Praise for Melting the Snow on Hester Street ‘unputdownable’ DAILY MAIL "The delicately constructed plot keeps you guessing until the end … Waugh creates the early Hollywood world with verve and conviction in this taut, clever and moving novel" TLS "dazzlingly evoked" Sunday Times ‘A lubricious new novel … period charm and sexual intrigue’ TATLER ‘A dizzy tale about greed, love, fame and money.’ **** HEAT ‘Gripping, glamorous and poignant, it’s a cracking tale that will keep you hooked from beginning to end’ HELLO! ‘Sunset Boulevard meets Nancy Mitford’ RED ‘This reminded me of Liza Klaussmann’s Tigers in Red Weather… a great companion piece for all the Gatsby fuss around this month… An absorbing, glamorous read.’ Viv Groskop, RED BOOK CLUB ‘gripping… powerful, evocative’ THE LADY "Waugh blends fact and fiction in an intoxicating tale of life under the glittering veneer of Tinsel Town" Daily Record Praise for Last Dance with Valentino ‘a gripping, bittersweet love story’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘impeccably researched and beautifully-written’ DAILY MAIL ‘Daisy Waugh delivers her engaging tale with wit and a real lightness of touch’ LITERARY REVIEW ‘written in deft, engrossing prose, this story is dizzy with glamour and heartbreak’ EASY LIVING ‘Waugh weaves fact with fiction into a novel with glamour, tragedy and romance’ CHOICE ‘It’s intelligent, inventive and deliciously entertaining’ SAGA
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Revelry
Book SynopsisOne summer can change everything…Trade ReviewPraise for Lucy Lord: ‘A world of pure escapism’ The Love of a Good Book blog
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Vanity
Book SynopsisFollowing on from Lucy Lord’s brilliant debut novel, Revelry, comes Vanity. Oozing with sex, wild partying and scandal join Bella and best friend Poppy as they continue to navigate the world of being young, fun and (almost) carefree.Trade Review‘A world of pure escapism’ The Love of a Good Book blog
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Sidney Sheldons Angel of the Dark
Book SynopsisThe master storyteller's legacy continues. An elusive and shadowy killer is on the prowl, codenamed the Angel of Death.When an elderly multimillionaire is found brutally murdered in Hollywood, and his young wife raped and beaten, the police assume the motive is robbery.A decade later, in different cities around the globe St Tropez, London and Hong Kong three almost identical killings take place within 5 years of each other. In all cases the victim is male, wealthy, elderly and newly married, and his wife is found at the scene either raped or assaulted.It soon becomes clear that this is one killer.Codenamed Angel of Death by the police, is she avenging some long-forgotten misdeed, or does she have other motives? Who will be her next victim, and how can the Angel of Death be prevented from striking again?Trade Review‘ Suspense could hardly be greater’ Daily Telegraph ‘ What a pleasure to have Papa’s books live on through Tilly Bagshawe. How he would have delighted in her plot twists and characters. And she’s young and beautiful to boot – a Sidney Sheldon heroine come to life!’ Mary Sheldon ‘ She seemed to catch that inner voice… she was one of his characters. I could feel Sidney smiling down on me, saying “this is perfect”.’ Alexandra Sheldon
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Yesterdays Sun
Book SynopsisA heart wrenching story for fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis and Katherine Webb.Trade Review'A haunting and heartbreaking story that stayed with me longafter I'd finished' Fern Britton ‘An extraordinary debut novel’ Daily Express
£8.24
HarperCollins Publishers THE WAY BACK HOME
Book SynopsisOne summer, something happened that changed everything forever…Trade Review‘Brimming with emotional drama and packing a huge twist, this story will keep you guessing until the very end’ Heat ‘I was gripped from the start and raced through to the end in one long sitting’ Sara Lawrence, Daily Mail ‘A lovely read that keeps you anticipating a twist that is nicely unexpected…I couldn’t put it down‘ Sarah Broadhurst, Lovereading.co.uk ‘A very telling and enjoyable take on contemporary life’ Woman and Home ‘If you like emotional family dramas with a twist you’ll love this’ Daily Express ‘Freya North has given us another poignant tale – you won’t be able to put this one down’ OK ‘An intriguing tale that keeps you absorbed from cover to cover.’ Candis Magazine ‘The Way Back Home stands out from the crowd with its twists, turns and simply stunning writing’ The Sun ‘It is a story of reflection and redemption - a tender tale that seems to have come from the very heart of this author’ New Books Magazine ‘Packed with love, lies and drama’ Woman Magazine
£13.50
HarperCollins Publishers The Holiday Home
Book SynopsisYou will love this heartwarming, witty novel fromSunday Times best-seller, Fern Britton. The perfect Cornish Escape!Two sisters. One House. The holiday of a lifetimeSet on a Cornish cliff, Atlantic House has been the jewel in the Carew family crown for centuries. Each year, the Carew sisters embark on the yearly summer holiday, but they are as different as vinegar and honey.Prudence, hard-nosed businesswoman married to the meek and mild Francis, is about to get a shock reminder that you should never take anything for granted.Constance, loving wife to philandering husband Greg, has always been outwitted by her manipulative sibling. Suspecting that Pru wants to get her hands on Atlantic House, Connie won't take things lying down.When an old face reappears on the scene, years of simmering resentments reach boiling point. Little do the women know that a long-buried secret is about to bite them all on the bottom.Is this one holiday that will push them all over the edge, or can Constance andTrade Review“This is a light-hearted, fun and easy read…” Daily Mail ‘Another ripping good read.’ Good Housekeeping ‘Charming and fun read’ OK Praise for Fern Britton ‘Complicated friendships and tales of a chaotic love life make this a must-read.’ Woman ‘A light-hearted, fun read that perfectly captures the sights and smells of village life.’ Heat ‘Fern Britton has transferred her fun and friendly charm to the page’ Good Housekeeping Full of warmth and charm with characters that quickly feel like old friends.' Alexandra Brown
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HarperCollins Publishers A Seaside Affair A Heartwarming Gripping Read
Book SynopsisYou will love this wonderfully warm and witty novel from Fern Britton, the Sunday Times bestselling novelist.When the residents of the Cornish seaside town of Trevay discover that their much-loved theatre is about to be taken over by coffee chain, Café au Lait, they are up in arms. It is up to Penny Leighton, hotshot producer and now happily married Cornish resident, to come up with a rescue plan. Armed with only her mobile phone and her contacts book, she starts to pull in some serious favours.The town is soon deluged by actors, all keen to show their support and take part in a charity season at the theatre. One of the arrivals is Jess Tate, girlfriend to TV heartthrob Ryan Hearst. His career is on the rise while hers remains resolutely in the doldrums. But when opportunity comes calling, it isn't just her career prospects that are about to change. Trevay is about to put on the show of its life but can the villagers, and Jess, hold on to the thing they love the most?Pendruggan: A CorTrade ReviewPraise for A Seaside Affair: “A light-hearted, fun and easy read that captures the essence of a family holiday in Cornwall and will make you yearn for a staycation in the West Country… You’ll gulp this down in a day at the beach.” – Daily Mail “Another ripping good read from Fern Britton” – Good Housekeeping “Charming and fun” – OK Praise for Fern Britton ‘Complicated friendships and tales of a chaotic love life make this a must-read.’ Woman ‘A light-hearted, fun read that perfectly captures the sights and smells of village life.’ Heat ‘Fern Britton has transferred her fun and friendly charm to the page’ Good Housekeeping Full of warmth and charm with characters that quickly feel like old friends.' Alexandra Brown
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Dot Compelling fiction from the author of the
Book SynopsisThe remarkable new novel from the bestselling author of Everything and NothingAn emotionally compelling and deeply moving novel I loved it' Daisy GoodwinIn a higgledy-piggledy house with turrets and tunnels towering over the sleepy Welsh village of Druith, two girls play hide and seek. They don't see its grandeur or the secrets locked behind doors they cannot open. They see lots of brilliant places to hide.Squeezed under her mother's bed, pulse racing with the thrill of a new hiding place Dot sees something else: a long-forgotten photograph of a man, his hair blowing in the breeze. Dot stares so long at the photograph the image begins to disintegrate before her eyes, and as the image fades it is replaced with one thought: I think it's definitely him.'DOT is the story of one little girl and how her one small action changes the lives of those around her for ever.Trade ReviewPraise for Dot: ‘Dot is a moving, passionate novel about the connections between families and how we repeat and re-live the mistakes of the past. It made me think about what it means as a woman to both to have and to be a daughter, mother and grandmother' Emily Mortimer, star of Doll & Em ‘An emotionally compelling and deeply moving novel – I loved it’Daisy Goodwin ‘Beautifully written; [Dot] is lyrical and haunting, whilst also being sad and true. It is a completely compelling read with a very satisfying plot. It stayed with me for a long time after reading’ Dolly Wells, star of Doll & Em ‘Araminta Hall is an exceptionally talented writer… A thoroughly enjoyable read’Carol Birch, author of Jamrach’s Menagerie ‘This is a powerful tale about the negative effects of paternal irresponsibility, yet ultimately how string female friendships overthrow the damage done by it. Stunning’ IMAGE MAGAZINE ‘Mixing melancholic home truths with uniquely British humour. This is a deeply moving triumph’ STAR MAGAZINE Praise for Everything and Nothing: ‘An assured debut… I suspect that this will be the first of what promises to be a new genre: the nanny chiller’ Daisy Goodwin SUNDAY TIMES ‘Chilling and suspenseful’ THE SUN’s ‘Best of 2011’ book picks ‘An unsettling, menacing read’ GRAZIA, 2011 Reading List selection ‘A suspenseful and emotive examination of a family in meltdown…a skilfully executed debut novel’ WATERSTONES BOOK QUARTERLY ‘A beautifully written, completely gripping novel that plays on the unsettling notion that sometimes the least safe place is your very own home’ Emily Mortimer
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HarperCollins Publishers What a Girl Wants
Book SynopsisPraise for Lindsey Kelk:So uplifting and wildly romantic' MARIAN KEYESI fell head over heels in love' BEATH O'LEARYThe kind of book you can't put down, but also want to last forever' EMILY HENRYThe literary equivalent to opening a glass of wine with your best friend' MHAIRI MCFARLANEBeing arrested in your own bedroom is never a good start to the day. Tess Brookes really needs to sort out her back-stabbing flatmate and her life.Should she gamble all on the new photography job she's landed, or snap up the offer from long-time crush and best friend Charlie to start up on their own in more ways than one? There's just one small thing she hasn't mentioned. Or rather, one tall thing. He's handsome, infuriating and called NickFor the first time, Tess has to choose between the life she always dreamed of and a future she never imagined possible. From London to Milan, with high fashion and low behaviour thrown in, she's going to have to make up her mind what a girl really wantsTrade Review‘Should Tess stick it out with longtime crush Charlie, or accept a YOLO job in Milan that comes with the possibility of running into gorgeous Nick? This sounds like the sort of #FirstWorldProblem we want in on!’ Now ‘A bouncy, sexy and LOL-littered gem of a novel’ Heat ‘Funny, cringe-worthy and fast paced… A perfect summer read’ Closer ‘Properly funny’ Fabulous Praise for Lindsey Kelk: ‘Outrageous, witty, exciting and romantic, we simply adored this sparkling read’ Closer ‘Leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside' Company ‘Kelk has a hilarious turn of phrase and a sparkling writing style’ Daily Express
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HarperCollins Publishers The Marble Collector The lifeaffirming gripping
Book SynopsisA box of possessions.A father with no memory.A daughter with just one day to piece together the past.When Sabrina Boggs stumbles upon a mysterious collection of her father's belongings, her seemingly uneventful life suddenly alters and shifts.In the single day she has to search for answers about the man she thought she knew, a man who can no longer remember his own story, Sabrina uncovers far bigger secrets than she could have imagined. And discovers that sometimes it's the people closest to us that we know the least.Trade Review‘Cleverly constructed, full of flavour and moving’ Daily Mail ‘An illuminating and touching father/daughter story about memory, childhood and secrets’ Woman & Home ‘Beautiful and unexpected … both thought-provoking and life-affirming’ Sunday Express ‘Intricate and emotional … really completely lovely’ Grazia ‘Brilliant characters, piles of pathos and intrigue…quite simply fantastic’ Heat ‘Both moving and thought-provoking’ Irish Independent ‘A must read’ Marie Claire ‘Enchanting’ Good Housekeeping ‘Really touching, quite, quite beautiful’ Lovereading.co.uk ‘A unique read’ Closer ‘Another hit!’ Essentials Praise for Cecelia Ahern: ‘A wry, dark drama’ Daily Mail ‘Ahern cleverly and thoughtfully turns the tables, providing thought-provoking life lessons.’ Sunday Express ‘An unusual and satisfying novel’ Woman ‘Life-affirming, warm and wise’ Good Housekeeping ‘Cecelia Ahern is an undisputed master when it comes to writing about relationships…Moving, real and exquisitely crafted.’ Heat
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HarperCollins Publishers The Darkest Hour
Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author comes an epic tale of love, passion and heartbreak.In the summer of 1940, eyes are focussed on the skies above the South of England: the Battle for Britain has just begun. But Evie Lucas has eyes for no-one but a dashing young pilot called Tony. Evie has a glittering career as an artist ahead of her but seems only to be fascinated in sketching portraits of himSeventy years later, recently widowed art historian Lucy is putting the pieces of her life back together, and to do that she needs to uncover the mystery surrounding a painting in her home. As Lucy ties up the loose ends of one lifetime, she stirs up a hornet's nest of history in another. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself in danger from people past and present who have no intention of letting an untold truth ever surface.Some stories are buried in the darkness forever. Some are just waiting to be toldReaders LOVE Barbara Erskine:Atmospheric' ?????Enthralling' ?????Spellbinding' ?????Another fabuTrade ReviewPraise for Barbara Erskine: ‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times ‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ The Times‘ ‘Marvellous escapist stuff’ Woman and Home
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Five Little Pigs
Book SynopsisAgatha Christie’s ingenious murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Trade Review“Despite only five suspects, Mrs Christie as usual puts a ring through the reader’s nose and leads him to one of her smashing last-minute showdowns.” Observer “The answer to the riddle is brilliant.” Times Literary Supplement “A brilliant piece of detective fiction, in which character plays an important part.” Daily Telegraph “Straightforward bamboozling from start to finish.” New Statesman “As usual, Mrs Christie hoaxes us with a double twist at the denouement, and provides excellent entertainment.” Punch “Agatha Christie never fails us, and her Five Little Pigs presents a very pretty problem for the ingenious reader.” Manchester Guardian
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Mother Mother
Book SynopsisAn electrifying debut novel about what happens when the one who should love you the most becomes your worst enemy. Sure to appeal to fans of GONE GIRL, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN and ROOMTrade Review‘Tense, shocking and terrifyingly good’ Closer ‘A dark and witty novel’ Company ‘Unputdownable. An extraordinary book’ Elizabeth Forbes, author of Nearest Thing to Crazy If you liked We Need to Talk About Kevin, this spiky, disconcerting debut novel is for you.’ Glamour ‘Superbly paced and structured, with dialogue worthy of Lena Dunham, Mother, Mother is an engrossing, and finally shocking, read.’ Guardian ‘Josephine is a chillingly, convincing self-centered narcissist. The very different ways that the three children are threatened by their ‘perfect’ mother and fight to survive her attentions make this an original and cleverly paced psychological thriller’ Daily Mail
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Game Control
Book SynopsisFrom the Orange Prize-winning author of WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN comes a grimly comic tale of bad ideas and good intentions. With a deft, droll touch, Shriver highlights the hypocrisy of lofty intellectuals who would save humanity but who don''t like people.Eleanor Merritt, a do-gooding American family-planning worker, was drawn to Kenya to improve the lot of the poor. Unnervingly, she finds herself falling in love with the beguiling Calvin Piper despite, or perhaps because of, his misanthropic theories about population control and the future of the human race. Surely, Calvin whispers seductively in Eleanor''s ear, if the poor are a responsibility they are also an imposition.Set against the vivid backdrop of modern-day Africa, Game Control is a wry, sardonic conspiracy story about bad ideas and good intentions.Trade ReviewPraise for Lionel Shriver: ‘One of the most magnetically compelling writers working today. Witty, caustic and worldly’ WALL STREET JOURNAL ‘A brilliant writer. She has a strong, clear and strangely seductive voice. The characters are strong . . . so moving it will make you want to gasp or cry’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Shriver is an incisive social satirist with a clear grip on the ironies of our contemporary age’LA Times ‘Shriver gives us another passionate novel…Like Sliding Doors, the tale splits into two, following the dramatic turns of each choice. Brilliant’Cosmopolitan ‘Terrific - a provocative tale of devotion, suffering, and other familiar accoutrements of love’ PEOPLE
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HarperCollins Publishers A Perfectly Good Family
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of We Need to Talk About Kevin this is a stunning examination of inheritance, literal and psychological: what we take from our parents, what we discard, and what we are stuck with, like it or not.After having escaped for years to London, Corlis McCrea returns to the grand Reconstruction mansion where she grew up in North Carolina, now willed to the three grown children following the death of their parents. All three want the house.Fiscal necessity dictates that two must buy a third out. Just as she was torn as a girl, the sister must choose between her decent younger brother and the renegade eldestthe black sheep who covets his legacy in order to destroy it. The adult siblings re-enact the deep enmities and loyalties of childhood, as each bids for a bigger slice of the pie.Trade ReviewPraise for Lionel Shriver: ‘One of the most magnetically compelling writers working today. Witty, caustic and worldly’ WALL STREET JOURNAL ‘A brilliant writer. She has a strong, clear and strangely seductive voice. The characters are strong . . . so moving it will make you want to gasp or cry’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Shriver is an incisive social satirist with a clear grip on the ironies of our contemporary age’LA Times
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HarperCollins Publishers The PostBirthday World
Book SynopsisFrom the Orange Prize winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin, this is the novel Lionel Shriver wrote directly afterwards. The Post-Birthday World is an unflinching account of the choices that unfold before us and what our decisions really mean.Irina McGovern's destiny hinges on a single kiss. Whether she gives into its temptation will determine whether she stays with her reliable partner Lawrence, or runs off with Ramsey, a hard-living snooker player.Employing a parallel universe structure, Shriver spins Irina's competing futures with two drastically different men. An intellectual and fellow American, Lawrence is clever and supportive, but rigid and emotionally withdrawn. A British celebrity, Ramsey is passionate and spontaneous, but jealous, undereducated, and prone to pick arguments. Their contrasting characters will colour her other relationships, her career, and the texture of her daily life.If love is always about trade-offsif every romantic prospect is flawedhow can we eveTrade ReviewPraise for The Post-Birthday World: ‘Those of us who rave about the dash and dare of Lionel Shriver’s fiction can rejoice that The Post-Birthday World, a ‘Sliding Doors’-style joint tale of alternative loves and lives, will garner the attention she always deserves’Independent ‘A compelling survey of the competing merits of security vs.desire.’Guardian ‘Shriver gives us another passionate novel…Like Sliding Doors, the tale splits into two, following the dramatic turns of each choice. Brilliant’Cosmopolitan ‘It's another domestic drama with a compelling twist…the power struggle between the sexes is spot-on. Shriver chalks her narrative cue with relish and, once the story gets underway, it's hard to take your eyes off the green baize’Tatler ‘The Post-Birthday World’ is about the dilemmas of love – a must if you were gripped by ‘We Need To Talk About Kevin’’Harper’s Bazaar ‘perceptive and highly original’Closer
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HarperCollins Publishers The General
Book SynopsisThe book John Kelly reads every time he gets a promotion to remind him of the perils of hubris, the pitfalls of patriotism and duty unaccompanied by critical thinking'The most vivid, moving and devastating word-portrait of a World War One British commander ever written, here re-introduced by Max Hastings.C.S. Forester's 1936 masterpiece follows Lt General Herbert Curzon, who fumbled a fortuitous early step on the path to glory in the Boer War. 1914 finds him an honourable, decent, brave and wholly unimaginative colonel. Survival through the early slaughters in which so many fellow-officers perished then brings him rapid promotion. By 1916, he is a general in command of 100,000 British soldiers, whom he leads through the horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele, a position for which he is entirely unsuited and intellectually unprepared.Wonderfully human with Forester's droll relish for human folly on full display, this is the story of a man of his time who is anything but wicked, yet prTrade Review‘A superb novel. It blends Forester's preference for military subjects and solid unreflective characters, his irony, his grasp of history and his gift for lean, hypnotic narrative’ New York Times ‘Confirms Forester’s rightful place as one of the finest novelists of his generation’ Max Hastings ‘The most penetrating and subtle study of a Regular army officer that I have ever read’ Observer ‘A portrait for all time of an individual in his period’ H.G. Wells
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HarperCollins Publishers Beasts Royal
Book SynopsisBeasts Royal is the second book written by Patrick O'Brian made available, at last, for the first time since the 1930s and elegantly repackaged.On the indigo waters of the South Sea, the crew of a schooner are attacked by a man-eating tiger-shark. In the humid depths of the African jungle, a thirty-foot python plots to rid himself of his rival, a wily old crocodile. Amid the heat and dust of the Punjab, the snake-charmer Hussein escapes into the forest on the elephant that he trained when a mahout in his youth.With the dry wit and unsentimental precision O'Brian would come to be loved for, we see the drama and tragedies of the natural world unfold for these, as well as other birds and beasts, in these twelve tales of animal adventure that would appear together in 1934 as the author's second book.O'Brian's debut, Caesar, had been published in 1930 and became an instant success, seeing him hailed as the boy-Thoreau'. His second novel, Hussein, would expand upon one of the stories includTrade Review‘Both books are full of the fantasy that has made O’Brian’s seafaring yarns such a success. Like them, they are full of engaging adventures, curious lore, fond descriptions of food and scenes of battle… Caesar makes delightful, often hilarious reading… Hussein is more sophisticated. Here fully thirty years before Master and Commander was published is the unmistakable texture of O’Brian’s historical fiction. Hussein has it all: the immersion in another world, full of local colour, the delight in a specialised vocabulary, the relish of male camaraderie, travel, treasure and fighting.’David Sexton, Evening Standard ‘O’Brian admirers can now appreciate another dimension to his writing’ Alex O’Connell, The Times
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers ORDINARY JOE
Book SynopsisA brilliant, fast-paced comedy about what happens when all of your dreams become true.
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HarperCollins Publishers Break in Case of Emergency
Book SynopsisExtremely funny a satirical masterpiece that is tender and existentially-minded as well. I loved it!' Elizabeth McKenzie, author of THE PORTABLE VEBLENVery smart and juicy and weird and entertaining it reads like a chick lit plot written by Franzen' Curtis Sittenfeld, author of ELIGIBLEJen has been made redundant. A new all-female start-up called LIFt, run by a celebrity philanthropist, promises total job fulfilment. Which is exactly what Jen needs right now as she watches her friends win at life around her. But concentrating on crafting life steps for women and deciphering office acronyms soon becomes difficult as she secretly struggles for a baby with her ever-patient husband. As Jen's total commitment to LIFt is questioned, her friendships begin to crumble and she will have to fight to make sure this start-up won't bring her life crashing down.Trade Review‘An extraordinary debut … Winter’s novel is extremely good, because it is so well written’ Guardian ‘In this cutting commentary on workplace toxicity and how its tendrils can strangle relationships, Winter uses humour to illuminate the state of modern work, family, and friendship. She does a stellar job’ Elle ‘If you need a New York map of our times, have Jessica Winter become your cartographer. Sassy, sarcastic and sleek, this is a wonderfully brash appraisal of how we live’National Book Award winner Colum McCann ‘Enthralling, sharply observed’ Marie Claire ‘Hilarious… The personal and workplace plots are woven together beautifully. Read, cringe, laugh, relate’ Lenny ‘A funny and moving commentary on that point in a woman's life when everything seems to come into question’ New York Times ‘Curious, captivating’ Kirkus Reviews ‘If you’re wondering what it’s like to live in New York when you’re young, just buy Jessica Winter’s book. It’s funny, satirical, and deftly written’ Mike Schur, co-creator of Parks and Recreation ‘A beautifully wry story about a woman who just wasn’t made for these times’ Red
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HarperCollins Publishers Postscript the emotional and heartwarming sequel
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller PS, I Love You!It''s been seven years since Holly Kennedy''s husband died six since she read his final letter, urging Holly to find the courage to forge a new life.She's proud of all the ways in which she has grown and evolved. But when a group inspired by Gerry''s letters, calling themselves the PS, I Love You Club, approaches Holly asking for help, she finds herself drawn back into a world that she worked so hard to leave behind.Reluctantly, Holly begins a relationship with the club, even as their friendship threatens to destroy the peace she believes she has achieved. As each of these people calls upon Holly to help them leave something meaningful behind for their loved ones, Holly will embark on a remarkable journey one that will challenge her to ask whether embracing the future means betraying the past, and what it means to love someone foreverTrade Review'As this gorgeous novel illuminates, life does on, even in the wake of loss'Nicholas Sparks, bestselling author of The Notebook ‘A gorgeously hopeful, poignant story that is guaranteed to make readers weep but leave them with a warm heartl’ Irish Independent ‘Touching, full of humour…life-affirming. Ahern writes with honesty and empathy. I had a lump in my throat when I finished reading’ Irish Times ‘Explores one of the fundamentals of human experience with warmth, humour and pathos’ Sunday Independent ‘Cecelia Ahern is without a doubt an incredibly talented storyteller … heartbreaking, bittersweet and beautifully written’ RTE Guide ‘The book, like the first, spoke straight to my heart…perhaps it’s the realness and simplicity of Ahern’s observations that make it so impactful’ Irish News ‘Fans of PS, I Love You are in for a treat… Warmth emanates from the pages of this lovely, uplifting novel’ Good Housekeeping ‘A poignant, warm and hopeful novel’ Woman & Home ‘Wise and uplifting – but keep a box of tissues at the read. You’ll need it’ Sunday Express ‘I adored this uplifting story about hope and love’ Prima ‘Another weepy about grief and the enduring power of love’ Sunday Mirror ‘This is a novel to delight loyal fans and new readers alike’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A gorgeous read for fans of PS, I Love You’ Carmel Harrington
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HarperCollins Publishers 4.50 from Paddington
Book SynopsisTwo trainsSide by side for a brief momentIn that moment, a murderElspeth McGillicuddy is positive she witnessed a man strangling a woman to death.But it was only the merest glimpse through a carriage window as the trains drew parallel.She is the only witness, there are no suspects, and, most importantly, there is no corpse.Who, apart from her friend Jane Marple, would take her seriously?Never underestimate Miss MarpleAll crime writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt.'Peter JamesNever a dull moment.'The TimesTrade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Leaf by Niggle
Book SynopsisPublished for the very first time in its own volume, Tolkien's remarkable tale about a painter whose obsession with detail prevents him from finishing his great work.Niggle is a painter. Not a very successful one, partly because he has so many other things to do. For some time he has been obsessed with one particular canvas a curious picture of a tree with a vast landscape stretching out behind it. The painting keeps getting bigger and bigger, but Niggle has a journey to make.In 1939 Tolkien was despairing of ever bringing his great work The Lord of the Rings to a conclusion. One morning he woke up with the story Leaf by Niggle complete in his mind and wrote it down. This poignant story, about an artist on a curious journey, is often seen as an allegory of the writer's own creative process and life.Published to coincide with a new touring stage production of the story, this is the first time the story has been published in its own volume, enabling readers to savour one of Tolkien's most elegant, haunting and least-known short stories.Trade Review‘As with all good short stories, this one expands in the imagination. Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow, indeed.’ The Times ‘Brings a wistful charm to complex issues of truth, beauty, duty and creative aspiration.’ The Herald ‘A haunting and successful demonstration of the qualities of faerie’ New York Times
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows A hilarious and
Book SynopsisReese Witherspoon's March Book Club Pick!Big-hearted, earthy and funny A rattlingly good story' Deborah Moggach, The Best Exotic Marigold HotelEvery woman has a secret lifeWhen Nikki takes a creative writing job at her local temple, with visions of emancipating the women of the community she left behind as a self-important teenager, she's shocked to discover a group of barely literate women who have no interest in her ideals.Yet to her surprise, the white dupatta of the widow hides more than just their modesty these are women who have spent their lives in the shadows of fathers, brothers and husbands; being dutiful, raising children and going to temple, but whose inner lives are as rich and fruitful as their untold stories. But as they begin to open up to each other about womanhood, sexuality, and the dark secrets within the community, Nikki realises that the illicit nature of the class may place them all in danger.East meets west and tradition clashes with modernity in a thought-provTrade Review‘Big-hearted, earthy and funny: turns so many preconceptions upside down. A rattlingly good story’ Deborah Moggach, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel ‘Warm and hilariously funny’ Good Housekeeping ‘Charming, hilarious and thoughtful’ The Pool ‘Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows balances darkness and light, social commentary and ecstatic escapism… funny and moving tale of desire and its discontents’ The Economist ‘Sensual, authentic and hilarious, I will never look at an aubergine in the same way again – 5 stars’ The Sun ‘Enlightening and entertaining’ Woman & Home ‘A dark comedy… about empowerment and friendship’ Tatler ‘A page turner… Tackles serious themes with a light and funny touch’ Glamour ‘Funny yet serious, this is a fab book about women, culture and secrets’ Prima ‘By turns erotic, romantic, and mysterious, this tale of women defying patriarchal strictures enchants’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Compulsive, funny and wonderfully original – this novel glows with witty sensuality. I love it ’ Helen Lederer, Losing It ‘Poignant, intelligent yet wickedly funny – a delightful read that reignites one's belief in the power of sisterhood’ June Sarpong
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Beren and Lúthien
Book SynopsisPresented for the first time on audio, the epic tale of Beren and Lúthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves, Men and Orcs and the rich landscape unique to Tolkien's Middle-earth in this unabridged recording read by critically acclaimed father and son, Timothy and Samuel West.Beren was a mortal man, but Lúthien was an immortal Elf. Her father, a great Elvish lord, was deeply opposed to Beren, and imposed on him an impossible task that he must perform before he might wed Lúthien.Undaunted by Lord Thingol's challenge, Beren and Lúthien embark on the supremely heroic attempt to rob Morgoth, the greatest of all evil beings, of a Silmaril, one of the hallowed jewels that adorn the Black Enemy's crown.The tale of Beren and Lúthien, which was written shortly after J.R.R. Tolkien returned from the Battle of the Somme in 1916, was an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion. In this book Christopher Tolkien has extracted the various versions of BeTrade ReviewPraise for The Children of Húrin:‘I hope that its universality and power will grant it a place in English mythology’Independent on Sunday
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HarperCollins Publishers 1984 Nineteen EightyFour The Internationally Best
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Winston Smith rewrites history. It's his job. Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, he helps the Party, and the omnipresent Big Brother, control the people of Oceania.Winston knows what a good citizen of Oceania must do: show his devotion for Big Brother and the Party; abstain from all vices; and, most importantly, possess no critical thoughts of their own. The new notebook he's begun to write in is definitely against the rules in fact, the Thought Police could arrest him simply for having it. Yet, as Winston begins to write his own history, a seed of rebellion begins to grow in his heart one that could have devastating consequences.In George Orwell's final and most well-known novel, he explores a dystopian future in which a totalitarian government controls the actions, thoughts and even emotions of its citizens, exercising power through control of language and Trade Review‘His final masterpiece … enthralling and indispensable for understanding modern history’ New York Review of Books ‘A profound, terrifying and wholly fascinating book … Orwell’s theory of power is developed brilliantly’ The New Yorker ‘A prophet who thought the unthinkable and spoke the unspeakable, even when it offended conventional thought’ Daily Express ‘Brilliantly constructed and told’ Guardian ‘There is not a smile or a jest that does not add bitterness to Orwell’s utterly depressing vision of what the world may be in 35 years’ time’ TIME
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HarperCollins Publishers Mrs Dalloway
Book SynopsisExam board: Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: AS and A Level English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: 2025This edition of Mrs Dalloway provides depth and context for A Level students, with the complete novel in an easy to read format, and a detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by an experienced A Level teacher with academic expertise in the area. Affordable high quality complete text of Mrs Dalloway, ideal for AS and A Level Literature Perfectly pitched introductions provide the depth and demand required by AS and A Level Explore the contemporary context, Virginia Woolf's writing, the novel's critical reception and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of the text Expand your further reading with a list of key articles and critical and theoretical texts Improve your understanding of the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms defined in the glossaryTrade Review“The new Collins Classroom Classic editions are perfect for schools – clear text, bright covers, a good size for pockets and bags, and a great price that makes buying new class or cohort sets very attractive in these budget-conscious times.” de Stafford School
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HarperCollins Publishers The Fellowship of the Ring The Classic
Book SynopsisThe first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic adventureTHE LORD OF THE RINGSIn a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron's evil dominion.Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien's classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.Trade Review‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard ‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.’ C.S. Lewis
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HarperCollins Publishers The Return of the King The Classic Bestselling
Book SynopsisThe third part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventureTHE LORD OF THE RINGSThe armies of the Dark Lord are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring.The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale of adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.Trade Review‘The story moves on with a tremendous narrative rush to its climax… extraordinary imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting.’The Times ‘A triumphant close… a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force.’Sunday Telegraph ‘His astonishing inventiveness remains to the end and is continued in a series of appendices.;The Guardian
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HarperCollins Publishers Pygmalion Collins Classics
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.George Bernard Shaw's classic play and satire of the British class system, first performed in 1913.
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HarperCollins Publishers Bodies from the Library 5 Forgotten Stories of
Book SynopsisClassic crime fiction''s ''Indiana Jones'' Tony Medawar unearths more unpublished and uncollected stories from the Golden Age of suspense, including John Bude, John Dickson Carr, Dorothy L. Sayers and Julian Symons.Five books in, and the selection here might well be the strongest yet. This series continues to delight with the high standard of forgotten gems that Medawar uncovers, and there's sufficient range to ensure that all fans of the genre will find something to enjoy. Book 6 can't come soon enough.'Jim Noy, author of The Red Death MurdersThe end of the First World War saw the rise of an insatiable public appetite for clever and thrilling mystery fiction and a new kind of hero the modern crime writer. As the genre soared in popularity, so did the inventiveness of its best authors, ushering in a Golden Age of detective fiction two decades of exemplary mystery writing: the era of the whodunit, the impossible crime and the locked-room mystery, with stories that have thrilled and baTrade Review‘An annual treat – almost like the summer version of a Christie for Christmas.’—Kate Jackson, author of The Pocket Detective and Cross Examining Crime ‘One of the best mixed anthologies I’ve come across … If you’re already a vintage crime fan, then this is one to grab; and if you’re new to the genre, then you’ll find this a very enjoyable way to introduce yourself to some of the greats. Highly recommended!’—FictionFanBlog ‘A veritable treasure trove of classic short stories’—Daily Mail ‘Tony Medawar triumphs again with this treasure trove of lost Golden Age gems.’—John Curran, author of The Hooded Gunman ‘In bringing to public awareness some of the forgotten, neglected, or simply unknown stories that the great and the good of the form produced, these collections have become a source of great excitement, and a must-read for even the most ardent student of the Golden Age.’—The Invisible Event
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HarperCollins Publishers A Ladys Guide to Scandal
Book SynopsisSophie Irwin is an exciting and original voice. She''s a must-buy author for me.' Taylor Jenkins ReidA delicious Regency romp for fans of Bridgerton.' RedA lifetime of dutyWidowed at just seven-and-twenty from her marriage of convenience, Eliza, now Countess of Somerset, is bequeathed a fortune, hers to keep provided she can steer clear of scandal.The promise of loveThe last thing she expects is to be torn between two very different men a face from the past, whose loss she's always mourned, and a roguish poet, who scorns convention.A taste of freedomBut a lady's reputation is fragile and with jealous eyes on Eliza's fortune, it will only take one whisper of gossip for her to lose it allEscape with the most delightful, historical romance of the year from the Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin!A very modern sensibility, witty and fun' Adele ParksFans of Bridgerton will enjoy this well-observed Regency story with a plucky protagonist.' CandisA delicious Regency romp for fans oTrade Review‘Witty, enrapturing and deliciously improper – I was entirely seduced.’ Beth Morrey ‘A perfectly pitched blend of collar-tightening tension, hilarious societal rules and a will-they-won’t-they that echoes the golden age of the romcom. Sophie Irwin is a genius’ Ore Agbaje-Williams ‘It is just joyous. I feel bereft to have closed the pages and realise the characters are not real. Wonderful, warm, funny and joyful.’ Cesca Major ‘What a complete joy this was to read! Everything you could want in a regency romcom, written with real affection for the genre, intelligence, and style.’ Niamh Hargan ‘An absolute delight from beginning to end, immersing readers in a masterfully crafted Regency world brimming with loveable characters and laugh-out-loud wit!’ Felicity George ‘I absolutely loved this book. It gave me all the delicious feelings I want from a Regency romance, and more! I simply could not put it down till I was finished.’ Emma Orchard ‘Sophie Irwin continues to lead the charge for Regency revival with this fabulously witty, unputdownable and oh-so-swoonworthy follow-up to her debut. I adored Eliza’s story.’ Jessica Bull ‘This sparkling novel has all the elegance and charm you could hope for in a 19th-century romance – but also a very modern sensibility, it’s witty and fun, which makes it relatable.’ Adele Parks
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HarperCollins Publishers The Complete Short Stories
Book Synopsis The Complete Short Stories is the most comprehensive collection of O’Brian’s short fiction ever published. An essential volume, certain to enchant O’Brian admirers as well as readers who are fortunate enough to be journeying with him for the very first time. Trade Review‘Narrative addicts all have writers to whom they return regularly to cheer or console themselves. Mine are Georgette Heyer, C.S. Forester, Margery Allingham and Dick Francis. I have just discovered another, Patrick O’Brian, and he is in many ways better and more satisfying than any of them.’ A.S. BYATT, EVENING STANDARD ‘Young writers ought, before lurching into print, to be obliged to learn by heart at least one of Patrick O’Brian’s short stories . . . O’Brian writes like a man to whom writing comes as easily as breathing: precisely, fluently, economically . . . perfect cadences.’ JANE SHILLING, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ‘A Kafka in the countryside . . . O’Brian’s accounts of travelling have the clarity of the best descriptive writing . . . The astonishing achievement of these short stories is not just the author’s truth to the landscape, but his pitiless vision of the disintegration of personality when a living creature is struggling in a hostile world.’ ANTHONY EVERITT, COUNTRY LIFE ‘He is more than a merely popular writer. He is a very, very fine one.’ CHARLTON HESTON, DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘It is his ability to develop character, his delightful humour, and the emotion he can evoke, which keep the reader entranced’ TIMOTHY MO, SPECTATOR ‘The greatest historical novelist of all time.’ THE TIMES ‘There are two types of people in the world: Patrick O’Brian fans, and people who haven’t read him yet.’ LUCY EYRE, GUARDIAN
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lord of the Rings The Classic Bestselling
Book SynopsisBegin your journey into Middle-earth.A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.This one-volume, paperback edition includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, together with the Appendices in full.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring the ring that rules them all which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the Ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.Trade Review‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard ‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’Sunday Telegraph ‘Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.’C.S. Lewis
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HarperCollins Publishers The Two Towers The inspiration for the original
Book SynopsisBegin your journey into Middle-earth.A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.The second part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS.The Fellowship is scattered. Some prepare for war against the Dark Lord. Some fight against the treachery of the corrupt wizard Saruman. Only Frodo and Sam are left to take the accursed Ring to be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom.Mount Doom lies in the very heart of the Dark Lord's realm. Their only guide on the perilous journey is Gollum, a deceitful and obsessive creature who once possessed the Ring and longs to wield its power once again.As dark forces assemble, the fate of Middle-earth rests with two lonely hobbits but is Gollum leading them to their deaths?Trade Review‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented, forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit them.’Observer ‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’Sunday Telegraph ‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’Evening Standard
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HarperCollins Publishers The Return of the King The inspiration for the
Book SynopsisBegin your journey into Middle-earth.A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS.The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor.To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo's time is running out.Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more?Trade Review‘The story moves on with a tremendous narrative rush to its climax… extraordinary imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting.’The Times ‘A triumphant close… a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force.’Sunday Telegraph ‘His astonishing inventiveness remains to the end and is continued in a series of appendices.’The Guardian
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HarperCollins Publishers The Fall of Numenor
Book SynopsisJ.R.R. Tolkien's writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told'. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron.It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his father's death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the book's content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, theTrade Review‘Physically beautiful and sometimes overwhelming in its power, this book is a grand compendium of all Tolkien said about the period when the foundations of The Lord of the Rings are laid’John Garth, THE GUARDIAN ‘It brings a Biblical grandeur to Tolkien’s fictional history’WINTER IS COMING ‘A trove of source material about one of Middle-earth’s most intriguing and central back stories. The book is beautifully illustrated by Alan Lee and nimbly edited by Brian Sibley’WASHINGTON POST ‘For those wishing to expand their understanding of Middle-earth and the incredible legend crafted by Tolkien, this is an essential piece to complete that puzzle’BOOK REPORTER ‘How, given little over half a century of work, did one man become the creative equivalent of a people?’THE GUARDIAN ‘Demanding to be compared with English mythologies… at times rises to the greatness of true myth’FINANCIAL TIMES ‘A creation of singular beauty… magnificent in its best moments’WASHINGTON POST ‘With this most recent volume, The Fall of Númenor, Sibley has beautifully and brilliantly done for Tolkien’s Second Age what Christopher Tolkien did for the First Age’NATIONAL REVIEW
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