Whether your passion is The Ancient Greeks, The Wars of The Roses or The Russian Revolution, you'll find stories of life during these eras and every other, often using factual accounts to build a fictional narrative.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Sunlit Weapon
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Diamond Eye
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Last Queen
Book SynopsisWINNER of the 2022 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN AWARD for BEST FICTION OF THE YEAR!LONGLISTED for 2022 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD!She rose from commoner to become the last reigning queen of India?s Sikh Empire. In this dazzling novel, based on true-life events, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the unforgettable story of Jindan, who transformed herself from daughter of the royal kennel keeper to powerful monarch.Sharp-eyed, stubborn, and passionate, Jindan was known for her beauty. When she caught the eye of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, she was elevated to royalty, becoming his youngest and last queen?and his favorite. And when her son, barely six years old, unexpectedly inherited the throne, Jindan assumed the regency. She transformed herself from pampered wife to warrior ruler, determined to protect her people and her son?s birthright from the encroaching British Empire.Defying tradition, she stepped out of the zenana, cast aside the veil, and conducted state business in public, inspiring her subjects in two wars. Her power and influence were so formidable that the British, fearing an uprising, robbed the rebel queen of everything she had, but nothing crushed her indomitable will.An exquisite love story of a king and a commoner, a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal, a powerful parable of the indestructible bond between mother and child, and an inspiration for our times, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni?s novel brings alive one of the most fearless women of the nineteenth century, one whose story cries out to be told.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Everything the Light Touches
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Pariat’s language is gentle, her prose elegant—but her words pierce through to the deepest places of the heart." — Vogue "A novel like none other: Janice Pariat brings vividly to life a conception of plants as beings endowed with a powerful inner vitality." — Amitav Ghosh, author of Gun Island "Wise, funny, touching, wide-ranging, deep-delving; whip-smart dialogue and graceful, paced sentences, thousands upon thousands of them. Written by a novelist with the eye of a poet, and a poet with the narrative powers of a novelist, this is a book that needed to be written, that tells true things, and is entirely its own being." — Robert Macfarlane, author of The Lost Words and Underland "Janice Pariat traverses the inherent dignity of life in all its forms and the conflict between doing and being that is alive in all of us. Timely and timeless—a masterpiece and an absolute thrill to read." — Avni Doshi, author of the 2020 Booker Prize-shortlisted Burnt Sugar "A novel of great charm, curiosity and adventure—a passionate call for shaking up the certainties of science and history so as to heed the intuitions and instincts that perhaps only fiction can give voice to." — Anjum Hasan, author of A Day in the Life: Stories "Ingenious in its nested structure, treading lightly across centuries and species, Everything the Light Touches tackles every subject from the humble leaf to the mighty empire—then proceeds to ask, with Pariat’s characteristic wit, if we perhaps haven’t got that last bit backwards. An elegant, passionate book (which doubles as a warning) about the impossibility of understanding a single thing about the world without first acknowledging the wonder and mystery inherent in all that surrounds us." — Madhuri Vijay, author of The Far Field "Capacious and wise, Everything The Light Touches is a magnificent reminder that the natural world does not lie outside of ourselves, and that when we break trust with the earth, we break our own spirits into scattered fragments. Janice Pariat finds a new language of connection, wonder, and loss, for the songs of the earth from Lapland and Goethe’s Europe to the Lower Himalayas and remote villages in India's Northeast, her stories dancing between centuries in this generous and intricate work." — Nilanjana S. Roy, author of The Wildings "Everything the Light Touches weaves the timelessness of nature and the urgency of human emotions into an elegiac tale that is evocative, intelligent and deeply thought-provoking. A seminal work by a novelist and a poet at the height of her powers." — Pranay Lal, author of Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent “Written with a curiosity that jumps across geographies, time, discourses and disciplines, Everything the Light Touches is a gift to those who question the forms and preoccupations of the modern novel.” — Shubhangi Swarup, author of Latitudes of Longing "A dynamic river is certainly better than a static pond. Because still water stagnates, causes stagnation. It is moving water that carries life; it is motion that personifies life. Janice Pariat's Everything the Light Touches is about motion. As we read the novel, we too travel, meet other travellers. It is a book about the contradictions precipitated by time, space and circumstances. A novel that touched me deeply as a whole as well as with its ease of storytelling." — S. Hareesh, author of Moustache, winner of the JCB Prize for Literature 2020 “Lush and layered. ... There’s an abundance of lush details of northeastern India, and the smooth synthesis of ideas and narrative keeps everything together. This is a feast" — Publishers Weekly "Ambitious and capacious ... As the reader journeys through this atmospheric and accomplished novel, they discover that the natural world around us is loud enough for those willing to listen, and Pariat has found the language for it." — The Guardian "A gorgeous novel about four characters on four different journeys, each in a different time, but linked by their passion for botany and the diverse ways they try to understand the natural world. It is warm, tender, precise, full of charm and humor, but also hugely ambitious and lit by wonderful flashes of gorgeous prose. It announces the arrival of a major new talent in Indian fiction." — William Dalrymple, The New Statesman, "Books of the Year 2022"
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Body in the Library
Book SynopsisNow with a beautiful new series look, the iconic Miss Marple must investigate the case of a girl found dead in Agatha Christie’s classic mystery.It’s seven in the morning. The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. She is wearing an evening dress and heavy makeup, which is now smeared across her cheeks. But who is she? How did she get there? And what is the connection with another dead girl, whose charred remains are later discovered in an abandoned quarry?The respectable Bantrys invite Miss Marple into their home to investigate. Amid rumors of scandal, she baits a clever trap to catch a ruthless killer.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Murder Is Announced
Book SynopsisNow with a beautiful new series look, Christie’s classic mystery in which a murder is announced in a small-town newspaper advertisement—and Miss Marple must unravel the fiendish puzzle when a crime does indeed occur.The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are agog with curiosity when the Gazette advertises “A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.”A childish practical joke? Or a spiteful hoax? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, the locals arrive at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out and a gun is fired. When they come back on, a gruesome scene is revealed. An impossible crime? It’s up to Miss Marple to get the scoop and make sure the killer doesn’t bury the lead.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Mirror Crackd from Side to Side
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Caribbean Mystery
Book SynopsisNow with a beautiful new series look, the delightful Miss Marple is ensnared in A Caribbean Mystery when a retired military man sparks her curiosity with a photograph and a strange story of a murderer.As Miss Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine, she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happened.Eventually, her interest was aroused by an old soldier’s yarn about a murderer he had known. Infuriatingly, just as he was about to show her a snapshot of this acquaintance, the Major was suddenly interrupted. A diversion that was to prove fatal.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nemesis
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Silenced Voices
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Elissa R. Sloan has done it again with her whipsmart new novel, Hayley Aldridge is Still Here. Calling all smart readers and gossip lovers alike: this novel is an unputdownable ride, fiction inspired by the narratives of stars like Jennette McCurdy (I'm Glad My Mom Died) and Britney Spears. Sloan's examination of money, fame, and control is brilliant, necessary...and fun as hell." — Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author "Heart-wrenching and riveting, Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here is both a sensitive portrait of a young woman trying to take back control of her own life and an acute skewering of a toxic culture that still very much exists. Like watching a celebrity implode in front of your own eyes, I found it near impossible to look away." — Ella Berman, author of The Comeback "Grab your bucket hat. Queue up your favorite 90s boy band album. Then prepare to lose yourself in this thoughtful, page-turning exploration of how the world treats young women in the spotlight, and what happens when they finally decide to fight back." — Laura Hankin, author of Happy & You Know It and A Special Place for Women "Paparazzi, drugs, affairs, eating disorders, and family betrayal set the scene for fast-paced drama. In the wake of Britney buzz, this novel will grab anyone wondering how a female celebrity poised to have it all could be robbed, not just of her dignity, but her most basic freedoms." — Alena Dillon, author of Mercy House "Everyone knows Hayley Aldridge’s name, but no one knows who she really is. Sharp and sparkling, Elissa R. Sloan’s tale of a famous wild child turned commodity is filled with high stakes, shocking twists, and pitch-perfect explorations of celebrity and exploitation. If you’ve ever wondered the truth behind tabloid headlines, you need to read this irresistible and empowering story of a woman reclaiming her own life." — Sarah Priscus, author of Groupies "Sloan’s novel is a page-turner that speaks to our current reflections on, and past treatments of, celebrities." — Bust Magazine "Spirited...Sloan does a great job portraying Hayley’s grasping, opportunistic parents, and the twisty plot never lets up. Readers will devour this." — Publishers Weekly "Sloan’s fascinating examination of late-nineties and early-aughts celebrity culture feels equally authentic and terrifying...Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here does make an effective argument that audiences should be more thoughtful about the kinds of media they consume." — Booklist “This is a perfect, unputdownable book for fans of celebrity gossip and pop-culture fiction.” — Library Journal “A fun, twisty novel that looks at how parents can be over-bearing, and watching Hayley fight for what is hers is the highlight of this book.” — Red Carpet Crash “The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes is a page-turning peek inside the glamour and brutality of life as a pop star. Sloan takes us on a wild ride through the world of music video shoots, expensive hotels, and arena tours—showing us the darkness that threatens just below the surface.” — Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones and The Six “I didn't know I was waiting for a smart, literary writer to craft a novel about the rise and fall of a teen star akin to Britney Spears until I discovered The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes... A witty, bright, hilarious—and at times devastating—read... I loved it." — Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters “A witty, devastating and ultimately beautiful peek behind the illusion of fame...With a perfect combination of music, drama and depth, The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes takes us on a journey I won’t soon forget. From the opening line to the stunning close, this is a mesmerizing, thrilling and must-read debut.” — Patti Callahan, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis "In The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes, Elissa R. Sloan ponders the dark side of fame with the fictional tale of Cassidy Holmes...Think of it as 13 Reasons Why meets Daisy Jones & The Six—a mediation on fame, friendships, depression—and it will keep you turning until the last page." — Teen Vogue "Readers looking to take a walk on the wild side should pick up Elissa R. Sloan’s debut for an exhilarating tale about the dark side of celebrity." — Harper’s Bazaar "Get ready for a whirlwind of 90s pop nostalgia." — Parade "If you loved Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and the Six and know every lyric to a Britney Spears song, this one is definitely for you." — E! Online "Fans of Daisy Jones and the Six shouldn't miss out on The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan." — Popsugar
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cliffs Edge
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£25.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lost Summers of Newport
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£24.79
HarperCollins The Destroyer of Worlds
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stone Blind
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£24.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jacqueline in Paris
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Name of the Rose
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Haunting in Venice Movie TieIn
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Haunting in Venice Movie TieIn
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HarperCollins Death on the Nile
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HarperCollins Death in the Clouds
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sad Cypress
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William Morrow & Company Cat Among the Pigeons
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William Morrow & Company The Clocks
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William Morrow & Company Hercule Poirots Christmas
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Murder on the Orient Express Deluxe Collectors Edition
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Giants Bread
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lumber Camp Library
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Penguin Random House Australia Year of Wonders
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Penguin Putnam Inc March
Book SynopsisWinner of the Pulitzer Prize--a powerful love story set against the backdrop of the Civil War, from the author of The Secret Chord.From Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine Brooks has animated the character of the absent father, March, and crafted a story filled with the ache of love and marriage and with the power of war upon the mind and heart of one unforgettable man (Sue Monk Kidd). With pitch-perfect writing (USA Today), Brooks follows March as he leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause in the Civil War. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs. A lushly written, wholly original tale steeped in the details of another time, March secures Geraldine Brooks's place as a renowned author of historical fiction.
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Penguin Publishing Group Omoo A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas Penguin Classics
Book SynopsisChronicles the tumultuous events aboard a South Sea whaling vessel. this work is based on the author's personal experiences as a crew member on a ship sailing the Pacific. From recruiting among the natives for sailors to handling deserters and even mutiny, this book provides an account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century.
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights
Book SynopsisSteinbeck''s only work of fantasy literature—in a deluxe edition with a foreword by Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon, Eldest and BrisingrA Penguin Classic Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur was the first book that John Steinbeck truly enjoyed reading as a child. Fascinated by Arthurian tales of adventure, knighthood, honor and friendship, in addition to the challenging nuances of the original Anglo-Saxon language, Steinbeck set out to render these stories faithfully and with keen animation for a modern audience. Here then is Steinbeck’s modernization of the adventure of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, featuring the icons of Arthurian legend—including King Arthur, Merlin, Morgan le Fay, the incomparable Queen Guinevere, and Arthur''s purest knight, Sir Lancelot of the Lake. These enduring tales of loyalty and betrayal in the time of Camelot
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Joy Luck Club
Book Synopsis“The Joy Luck Club is one of my favorite books. From the moment I first started reading it, I knew it was going to be incredible. For me, it was one of those once-in-a-lifetime reading experiences that you cherish forever. It inspired me as a writer and still remains hugely inspirational.” —Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich AsiansPart of the Penguin Orange Collection, a limited-run series of twelve influential and beloved American classics in a bold series design offering a modern take on the iconic Penguin paperbackWinner of the 2016 AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books 50 Covers competition For the seventieth anniversary of Penguin Classics, the Penguin Orange Collection celebrates the heritage of Penguin’s iconic book design with twelve influential American literary classics representing the breadth and diversity of the Penguin Classics library. These collectible editions are dressed in the
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Penguin Putnam Inc The African Trilogy Things Fall Apart Arrow of
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Cengage Learning, Inc Lavinia
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BWL Publishing Inc. Belle Canadienne
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BWL Publishing Inc. To Tread on Kings
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BWL Publishing Inc. The Last Perfect Summer
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Tellwell Talent The Road to St. Nazaire
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Tellwell Talent Half the Lies
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Tellwell Talent Class of 56
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Tellwell Talent Daphne the Dove and the Olive Branch
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Penguin Books Ltd Christmas with the Engine Girls
Book SynopsisAn aspirational story of friendship, fortitude and the joy of Christmas . . . As the Autumn of 1941 dawns, and female conscription looms, three women arrive at the Bell Works Factory in Hucknall to work on the Spitfire production line. Lily, Edna and Jeannie. . . Lily soon realises her real dream is to pilot the planes; Edna longs to be reunited with her evacuee daughter while facing a much bigger problem; and Jeannie fears the worst after weeks of no news from her fiancé. Despite all the heartache, with a bit of Christmas cheer and ''can do'' attitude, The Engine Girls will pull together and do all they can to ensure Britain''s safe for the New Year!Trade ReviewWell done Daisy for creating characters that are real women in the best sense. Funny, scheming, loyal and witty, but about all, hardworking and proud. An absolute joy to read * Kate Thompson, bestselling author of, Secrets of the Home Front Girls *A cracking story with truly endearing characters * Annie Murray, bestselling author of, Now The War Is Over *This is her best yet. I devoured it in one sitting - it's a real page turner that will delight and tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere. Wonderful! * Fiona Ford, author of, The Liberty Girls *
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Lulu Press Le Trésor Du Souterrain
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HarperCollins Publishers Regency Reunions At Christmas
Book Synopsis'Tis the seasonFor three reunion romances!In The Major''s Christmas Return by Diane Gaston, at her friend's house for Christmas, Caroline's shocked that her fellow houseguest is Major Nashfieldwho left her at the altar! In A Proposal for the Penniless Lady by Laura Martin, Isobel's always regretted obeying her father and turning down Thomas's proposal. Now he's back for Christmasis this their second chance? And in Her Duke Under the Mistletoe by Helen Dickson, Sophie is stunned by her convenient husband Tristan's returnand their thrilling new attraction
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HarperCollins Publishers Their Inconvenient Yuletide Wedding
Book SynopsisA wedding they can't escapeA Christmas they'll never forget!The last person Samuel Beresford expects to fish out of a freezing, perilous river is Julia Livingston. The girl who was once an outcast in his village is now a womanand the talk of the Ton for her beauty. His daring rescue compromises them into marriage, but Julia is hesitant to trust anyone from her childhood Can Samuel prove he's no longer the boy she knew?
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HarperCollins Publishers Regency Rebels Love Bound
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HarperCollins Publishers Miss Georginas Marriage Dilemma
Book SynopsisHer convenient duke's touchLeads to a passionate awakeningA Rebellious Young Ladies story. When fun-loving Miss Georgina risks losing her fortune unless she marries, her only option is getting wed to tightly wound Adam, Duke of Ravenswood. He needs her wealth to save his estate, but otherwise Georgina knows to stay out of his way. Except that's not in Georgina's nature She'll find the joy and pleasure in anythingand for her that means in her marriage to Adamand in their marriage bed!
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