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Orenda Books The Betrayal of Thomas True
Book SynopsisSet in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses, a carpenter hiding a double life, searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The devastatingly beautiful, brutal, raucous and tender historical thriller a Top Ten Sunday Times bestseller!**WINNER of the CWA Historical DAGGER 2025***Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated you won''t want to put it down' Catriona Ward Utterly thrilling' Elizabeth MacNeal An immersive, illuminating and exceptionally entertaining novel' Matt Cain Stunning and powerful You'll never forget Thomas True' Janice Hallett A clever mystery, a powerful love story affected me more than anything I've read in a long time' Gareth Brown**WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN****THE TOP TEN Sunday Times BESTSELLER****SHORTLISTED for Booksellers Association Author of the Year**_________________ The only sin is betrayal It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London''s hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly''s stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realises there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love? Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayal_______________________ Quite simply divine had me in all sorts of tears' Jennie GodfreyA vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of London's past as compelling as West's debut' The Times A darkly thrilling romp that simmers with sinister menace and illicit temptation' Susan Stokes-Chapman An unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedy' Heat Ingeniously plotted, vivid and memorable' Historical Novel Society Electric an unputdownable read' Attitude Magazine An epic adventure of love in a time of danger' Hallie Rubenhold An exuberant, moving story' Rosie Andrews Vivid, impressive and utterly immersive I was weeping by the final pages. Masterful' D.V. Bishop A devastating story told with great power' Christopher Stephens You are instantly immersed in the perilous, hot, exciting, plot-swirling world of Mollies' Felice PicanoYou'll smile, you'll gasp, you'll cry' Essie Fox Hugely entertaining' Anna Mazzola Bursting with memorable characters and stunning imagery' Sean LuskBrilliantly researched and lavishly written' Emma Stonex Like a modern Fielding' Kate GriffinHypnotic. A hurtling tale of deception and self-discovery' James CahillVery, very good' Stephen FryThere has never been a book that made me cry until today' Suzie Edge Fierce, funny, and fabulous an important and deeply moving story' Jonathan Harvey A beautiful, dark love story set in the fetid streets of Georgian London unputdownable' Gareth Russell A beautifully told story that broke my heart and energised my soul' Tracy King The wit of Wilde still lives!' Gyles Brandreth A gripping epic tale a powerful new voice in historical fiction' Gill Paul A picaresque gay romp through 18th-century London, with a dark and troubling heart' Annie Garthwaite
£9.49
Faber & Faber The Horse
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZEExtraordinary.' ANN PATCHETT Tremendously compelling.' GUARDIANBruised and beautiful.' BEN MYERSTranscendent.' LA TIMESWilly Vlautin's most personal novel yet a poetic and deeply moving story about what it really takes to be a musician.Al Ward, an ageing musician, is living on old mining land in Nevada. One morning, a horse arrives outside his home, unable to feed itself or stay safe from coyotes. Six thousand feet up, thirty miles from the nearest town, and broken by alcoholism and anxiety, Al must decide what to do.A gorgeous journey of a novel, and an unforgettable character study of a lifelong songwriter, The Horse masterfully explores ideas of loneliness, creativity and resilience.Another classic from one of America''s greatest storytellers.'JONATHAN EVISONA terrific parable of art and aging.'JESS WALTER
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Under the Lemon Tree
Book SynopsisCan one Greek summer heal the secrets of the past?
£9.49
Image Comics Inferno Girl Red Volume 2
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£15.30
Saraband / Contraband Earthworks
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£11.69
Constellations Press Belly Full
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£17.00
Square Enix The Apothecary Diaries 06 Light Novel
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£14.44
Prakash Books The Best of Frances Hodgson Burnett
Book SynopsisIncluding the timeless classicsA Little Princess, The Secret Garden, and Little Lord Fauntleroythis deluxe edition celebrates the enchanting storytelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Whisking readers away to magical worlds brimming with resilience, discovery, and endearing characters, this collection is a treasure trove that beautifully showcases the enduring charm and literary brilliance of Burnett's beloved tales. A testament to the limitless power of the human imagination, where anything is possible!?
£16.16
Amazon Publishing The Dark Below
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£8.54
Fisher King Publishing FOUND
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£11.69
SOFTWOOD BOOKS Cheetah
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£16.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd In The Blink of An Eye
Book SynopsisIn the Blink of an Eye is a dazzling debut from an exciting new voice and asks us what we think it means to be human.Trade Review‘An absolute cracker of a thriller. Such an original concept and so brilliantly executed, but also a story to make you think, and one that throws up unexpected questions about life, grief, loss, and the human mind . . . If you love a police procedural, you’ll adore this. If you like a book to make you think a little more deeply, you will also love this. As someone who is a fan of both, I can’t recommend it enough’ Joanna Cannon ‘A fresh and intriguing detective double act – I fell hard for all-too-human Kat and her AI colleague Lock . . . a riveting cold case mystery told with compassion and verve’ Louise Candlish ‘This brilliant debut had me gripped the whole way through. A refreshing and different take on the police procedural genre’ Prima ‘Crime fiction is full of detectives who have been paired up with someone they don’t like. Few have to get used to a bossy hologram, which is what happens in Jo Callaghan’s entertaining and thought-provoking novel . . . Callaghan grounds her novel in real life, challenging her unusual team to investigate the unsolved disappearances of two students. The moral dilemmas created by artificial intelligence are brilliantly explored in this altogether very human novel’ Sunday Times 'It's so much more than a dystopian police procedural and asks questions about who we are and what it means to be human. Brilliant' Nikki Smith ‘Daring and original, heartbreaking and heart-stopping, this study of what it means to be human is destined to not only be a big success, but a classic crime novel of our times. Loved it’ Caz Frear ‘A standout debut with a unique and thrilling take on the detective novel. Engaging, exciting and superbly readable. I loved it’ Sarah Hilary ‘A truly original premise that is both compelling and filled with heart. Highly recommended’ Olivia Kiernan ‘Clever and compelling, it offers a new take on the police procedural while also examining what it means to be human and the personal cost of loss’ Brian McGilloway ‘Intuitive DCS Frank and logical AI Lock are the perfect pairing. Alongside some wonderfully surreal tech is an investigation grounded in the grittily real. Jo Callaghan explores what makes us human; our flaws and errors, our loves and losses and sometimes our refusal to stop asking questions. Even at its most terrifying, this is a story told with heart and soul’ Jess Kidd ‘Completely different and utterly brilliant’ Amanda Reynolds ‘SO good. A really clever twist on the police procedural that asks big questions about instinct, bias, and what it means to be human while also delivering a cracker of a plot. Loved it’ Phoebe Locke ‘It’s phenomenal . . . Perfect blend of police procedural and techno thriller and kept me guessing right to the end!’ Steph Broadribb ‘An incredible book. So original, gripping and wonderfully written. I raced through it’ Karen Hamilton ‘Everything I love in a police procedural but with an imaginative and fresh perspective. Clever and warm, it’s one of the best debuts I’ve read in years’ Jo Jakeman ‘Part futuristic high-concept crime thriller, part police-procedural, part treatise on what it is to be human; I am in awe of what Jo Callaghan has managed to pull off here. A compelling mystery set in a future that feels extremely close and relevant. Callaghan's knowledge of AI and its potential effect on the world is balanced perfectly by her nuanced insight into humanity and grief. I can't wait to see what's next for Kat and Lock. Roll on book two!’ Russ Thomas ‘A well written page turner, with a great premise and a big heart. I loved it’ Jo Browning Wroe ‘Gripping, fun, original and moving. A must for your reading pile’ David Fennell ‘Fabulous! A rare crime novel truly as much about character as it is about plot…cried at the ending…huge potential series exploring the human AI connection. Loved' Lindsay Galvin ‘I loved this book so much. In the Blink of an Eye is a page turner of a thriller, but it’s so much more than that. One that stays with you long after you turn the last page’ Frances Quinn 'Thrilling, thought-provoking and cinematic — a slam dunk for movie/TV adaptation' Alexandra Sokoloff, author of the Huntress Moon thrillers ‘A genuinely different take on the police procedural genre is hard to find, but Jo Callaghan has done it. DCS Kat Frank isn’t keen when she’s assigned an AI (Artificial Intelligence) as her partner as part of a pilot scheme, but she quickly finds their dynamic unearths fresh evidence in a case’ Good Housekeeping ‘The revelation of the full villainy involved in the two men’s disappearance is intriguing, but it is Kat – her personality, her relationship with her young son and her experience of loss – that really lifts this novel’ Literary Review ‘With well-drawn characters, believable emotions and an interesting premise, you can see this becoming a TV series. 7/10’ Independent 'One of the most original and modern police procedurals you’ll read . . . The results are astounding' Belfast Telegraph ‘Original and compelling’ Fabulous
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Day of the Roaring
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Errant Journal Errant Journal
£15.75
Scholastic His Dark Materials The Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisLyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree amongscholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaitsher will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clansreign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will haveimmeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...
£24.00
Pushkin Press Salt Water
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HarperCollins Publishers A Monsoon Rising
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Interlink Publishing Group Inc Khaled and Jamila
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£15.30
HarperCollins Publishers Compass and Blade
Book SynopsisGet ready to be swept away. An irresistible YA romantasy perfect for fans of Alexandra Christo, Sarah Underwood and Shelby MahurinA magical tale with a lot of heart' Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a KingdomBrimming with wild magic, adventure and dreamy romance' Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin CrownsMira is a wrecker, one of the seven chosen to swim out and plunder the wrecked ships beyond the Isle of Rosevear. The waves sing to her soul, the call of the sea beckoning her into deeper waters. But Rosevear needs her, and she could never abandon her home. Until one evening when lightning splits the sky and the Watch descend, taking Mira's father away.Mira must set off on a journey to win back her father's freedom. She will encounter two strangers along the way enigmatic Seth and smouldering Elijah and learning who to trust will not be easy. When she discovers a dark family secret, buried deep in the ocean, Mira finds that securing her future and that of her island will come at a high price Greenlaw's immersive voice and skilful world-building shine' Adrienne Young, author of FableAn addictive blend of lyrical prose, shimmering magic and whip-sharp pacing' Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless GirlsThe second in the series, Shadow and Tide, is available for pre-order now.
£8.54
Outright Fiction The Miraculousness of the Ordinary
Book SynopsisFor Beeja Loxton, no idea is off the table, from what eucalyptus seeds have to teach us about our relationship with time, to Japanese farming methods, to compiling a dictionary of lost words, to flying a hot air balloon the breadth of the UK.
£11.47
Andrews UK Limited Annas Garden
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Seven Stories Press A Kid from Marlboro Road
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£12.71
HarperCollins Publishers I Love You I Love You I Love You
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HarperCollins Publishers The Bell Witches
Book SynopsisThe new gothic fantasy sensation from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Lindsey Kelk. PRE-ORDER NOW!
£10.80
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Days I Loved You Most
Book SynopsisThe devastating debut novel from an accomplished new voice in bookclub fiction, Amy Neff. For fans of The Notebook and Me Before You, this is the next great love story for the ages.
£8.54
Ugly Duckling Presse footprints
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£13.50
Zibby Books The Undercurrent
Book SynopsisA mystery of remarkable scope, bristling with intelligence, beauty, and humanity. It is, quite simply: stunning. Gillian Flynn, author ofGone GirlA stunning, achingly beautiful and gripping mystery. Full of page-turning suspense, intrigue, and secretsI loved it. Chris Whitaker, author ofAll the Colors of the DarkDelve into a thrilling novel where dark secrets and hidden agendas intertwine, keeping you on the edge of your seat with every twist and turn. E! OnlineAn Apple Books Best Debut of 2024An overwhelmed new mother becomes obsessed with the unsolved disappearance of a young girl from her small Texas hometownand unearths her own family's dark secret.It's 2011 and the decades-old case of Deecie Jeffries's disappearance in Austin, Texas, is still cold. New mom Bee, struggling with postpartum depression, is living in Portland, Maine, having left Austinand those memoriesfar behind. Until Leo, her childhood crush and her estranged twin Gus's best friend, suddenly resurfaces, drawing Bee back into their shared past.Bee's predictable life is upended, pushing her to return to her childhood home and piece together a neighborhood's shattered history. She becomes consumed with a need to uncover the truth about Deecie's disappearance and what happened to the families who lived across the field from one anotherGus, Leo, and their mothers: Mary, a homemaker, whose only escape is the local community theater, and Diana, a serious academic dedicated to her studies.Told from multiple perspectives and timelines, The Undercurrent is a gripping portrait of motherhood, broken family bonds, and buried secrets.
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Little, Brown & Company The World Bows Down Before My Flames Vol. 1 novel
Book SynopsisHomura wants to set something, anything, on fire. She may finally get her chance when she''s summoned to another world that's desperate enough to ask her for help! Along with a group of similarly offbeat high school girls who all have their own powers, Homura sets off to incinerate evildoers and rein in the chaos caused by the Demon Lord''s resurrection. What's going to happen when she inevitably gets a little carried away? Will her flames of justice wind up burning down the whole world?
£12.34
Yen Press Ill Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History
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Little, Brown & Company Recommendations for Bad Children Vol. 1 novel
Book SynopsisIn this prestigious school, warped by verbal abuse, dehumanization, and academic discrimination, an underclassman suddenly reaches out to me. With dyed highlights beneath her black hair and a mischievous smile, she introduces herself as Kurumi Hoshimiya and forces me to take her hand. Kurumi involves me in her schemes, making me join her two-person resistance movement to tear down the school. Alone in an empty clubroom after class, we plot terrorism and indulge in improper relations, committing sins, exchanging kisses, and descending into depravity. Abandon right and wrong. Stop chasing grades. Rebel against the grown-ups. These are our recommendations for bad children.
£11.69
Yen Press Babel Vol. 4
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Yen Press Recommendations for Bad Children Vol. 2 Novel
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Oneworld Publications Madwoman
Book SynopsisBrave, hilarious and full of surprising twists, Madwoman is a story of violence, recovery, and Clove's refusal to be defined by her worst experiences.
£9.49
Scholastic Melissa
Book SynopsisAllow me to introduce you to a remarkable book, full of love, wonder,hope, and the importance of getting to be who you were meantto be. You must read this. - David Levithan, author of EveryDay and editor of George. GEORGE is stunning debut about a girl who was born a boy but refusesto let that stand in the way of her dream.
£7.59
Honford Star Astral Season, Beastly Season
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Fisher King Publishing A Legacy Forged
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company Did You Think My Yuri Was a Sales Pitch
Book SynopsisSuzune Senmiya, a young voice actress, has been struggling for six months to get over the retirement of her favorite idol, Karin Kanezuki. One day, Karin appears as a new voice actress in Suzune's agency! While Suzune tries to play it cool and keep her distance, Karin aggressively closes the gap between them. As Suzune starts to see unexpected sides of Karin, she begins to perceive her not just as an idol but as a woman.
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers All This Twisted Glory
Book SynopsisEnemies to lovers, found family and heart-breaking romance comes All This Twisted Glory, the highly anticipated third novel in the Persian inspired mythology This Woven Kingdom series As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her peopleand she might've found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder.Cyrus's dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easyand accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true.Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many months ago. Now that he knows those visions were planted by the devil, he can hardly bear to look at hermuch less endure her company. But despite their bTrade Review Praise for This Woven Kingdom series ‘Mafi continues her stunning, spellbinding epic narrative of secrets, confusion, and burning desire in a volume that’s more about characterization than action but is still a fast, gripping read.’ – Kirkus on All This Twisted Glory “In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh’s own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution.”—Cassandra Clare, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Last Hours "This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished — within hours, no less — and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more."—Roshani Chokshi, NYT bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves “This Woven Kingdom is an exquisite fantasy. Rich with clever prose, delicious twists, and breathtaking world building. Prepare to be destroyed—this one will wrench at your heart and make it pound, and in the end it will leave you entirely speechless.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Caraval series ‘Richly textured, descriptive prose coupled with agonizing romance combine in this fantastical epic. Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.’ – Kirkus Reviews “In a heart-wrenching novel, Mafi complements rich worldbuilding with lushly descriptive, sensorial prose that inspires the novel’s mythological backdrop, against which plays out an emotional plot, and a tortured romance, layered with court intrigue.” – Publishers Weekly “Tahereh Mafi continues her reign as a master of YA fantasy” – PopSugar "[An] illustrious tale of magic, court intrigue, and romance. Captivating readers from the very first chapter" – Booklist
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Pan Macmillan Last Seen Wearing
Book SynopsisLast Seen Wearing is the second Inspector Morse novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.Why now? Why Friday 12th September – two years, three months and two days after Valerie Taylor had left home to return to afternoon school?He frowned. ‘Something’s turned up, I suppose.’Strange nodded. ‘Yes.’After leaving her home in Oxford to return to school in London, seventeen-year-old Valerie Taylor completely vanished. Despite the efforts of the police and Chief Inspector Ainley, the trail went cold and she was never found.Two years on, Ainley is dead, and Inspector Morse is handed the case. But now, someone has decided to supply some surprising new evidence . . .Last Seen Wearing is followed by the third Inspector Morse book, The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn.
£10.44
HarperCollins Focus Sonora
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Author In Me Beyond
Book SynopsisIt's a fascinating story about a young girl's power to interact with ghosts and explore another dimension. The novella written by a young author expertly weaves together themes of courage, friendship, and the power of imagination.
£7.99
Firehorse Enterprises Ltd Road to True North
£7.99
Yen Press The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Vol. 12 Light Novel
Book SynopsisThe Phillet Company, determined to complete the final stage of the Demon Sword Project, has taken Elfiné prisoner. Riselia and the others attempt a desperate rescue, but it may already be too lateMeanwhile, Leonis faces the Lord of Beasts, and danger finds its way to the once-safe halls of Excalibur Academy. As the eighteenth platoon works to free Elfiné, Leonis must make a difficult decision.
£14.00
Peepal Tree Press Ltd Look At You
Book SynopsisThis emotionally vivid novel unfolds through a series of interconnected stories, centered on the experiences of a young white narrator growing up in a divided family. The narrative shifts seamlessly between Trinidad and England, capturing the heroine's journey of self-discovery in a world fraught with contradictions, cruelty, and temptation.
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Harper Muse Tell Me Something Good
Book SynopsisThis is a writer that understands people down to the bones. Her characters are fallible and hopeful, flawed and loving, and so real they have stayed with me. --Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling authorA knockout. --Booklist Starred ReviewThis is a story of the rich and the very poor. This is a story of an illegal auction with dire consequences. This is a story of murders past and present. This is a story of intertwined relationships and the silent ripples they leave behind, where love becomes a guiding force, revealing the lengths one will go to protect those they cherish.Over twenty years ago, a young hunting guide in rural Kentucky was driving his boat in the early morning mist when his peaceful cruise was cut short by a scene so disturbing, he packed up and moved away. Nine women died early that morning, but it was linked to a similar crime in Texas, so the locals quickly wrote it off as having nothing to do with them.Now, all these years later, when everyone has nearly forgotten about that grisly part of their past, one man''s accidental death will bring everything back up to the surface. The locals who knew better can no longer claim it had nothing to do with them, and one woman, desperate to do whatever it takes to save her mother''s life, will learn that nearly everyone in her life has been lying to her.In Court Stevens''s adult debut, she delves deep into the heart of a community, where some will learn that we don''t always live to see the ripples we make, but we must make them all the same.
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Author In Me Fortuna and the Islands of Goddesses
Book SynopsisThe novella is an enchanting tale of bravery. A young girl abandoned by her parents realises she has a mission to fulfil. On her journey, she meets a talking hedgehog, divine goddesses and many other interesting characters who help her realise her true potential. Will she be able to fight against the evil and save her loved ones?
£8.54
Fircone Books Ltd The Life and Times of Alfrick Suckley
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£8.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain Light Novel Vol. 6
£13.49
