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    The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse
    In 1942, the Nazis came for a Jewish family living in Montparnasse, occupied Paris. In the chaos of their arrest, the eleven-year-old daughter fled to the only person she trusted: her piano teacher... The author of the international bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of ordinary people in extraordinary times....
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    The Flying Girls
    A gripping drama from the #1 bestselling author, inspired by the pioneering female pilots who served with the Air Transport Auxiliary during World War II. Initially viewed with scepticism, these women became a crucial, high-skilled, and often unsung force that ferried 309,000 aircraft—from trainers to heavy bombers—from factories to Royal Air Force frontline bases, freeing up male combat pilots. The...
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  • The Art Lovers
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    The Art Lovers
    The heart-stopping new historical adventure by the bestselling author of The Soldier's Daughter. While war rages across the city of Valletta, a local barkeeper's daughter, Valentina Camilleri, is on the cusp of womanhood when Flight Lieutenant Peter Fox falls out of the sky from his Spitfire and into her world. In that fateful moment, he captures not just her imagination...
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    The Parisian Chapter
    From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library and The Librarians of Rue de Picardie comes a charming and cinematic novel following a young woman from Montana who lands a job in the American Library in Paris, where she discovers the power of storytelling and writes her own Parisian chapter.'Stirring and rich with detail' New York Times...
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    Inferno
    AD 60. Nero Claudius Caesar is Emperor. He is feared for his temper. He is known to be intoxicated by the power he wields. And why not? The Roman Empire stretches from the wilds of Britain to the deserts of Parthia. Nero is god of all he surveys. Yet dangerous traitors lie close at hand. Generals commanding legions. Senators whispering...
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  • Circle of Days
    From the master of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world's greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge. A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFT Seft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his...
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    The Soldier's Daughter
    The heart-stopping new blockbuster by the bestselling author of The Fallen Woman. Violet Nash has grown up in the shadows of her father Charlie's shattered dreams. It's been years since he walked away from the battlefields of France, a WWI hero but his heart in tatters, only to see it broken all over again in the worst way possible. In...
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  • The Girl with the Suitcase
    The enthralling new novel from the 10-million-copy, No. 1 bestselling author. London 1941 When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth, she realises their lives couldn't be more different. But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground, Mary's life is set to change forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for...
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    The Lost Bookshop
    Evie Woods' stunning new novel The Story Collector is available now. The Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets. ‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’ On a quiet street in...
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  • All the Diamonds in Paris
    Kristin Harmel is firmly in the top echelon of WW2 storytellers - HEATHER MORRIS A master storyteller - SANTA MONTEFIORE The best at sweeping historical drama - KELLY HARMS A dazzling diamond of a novel - HAZEL GAYNOR * Paris, 1942: Anabel Martinet is a jewel thief, descended from a family that has spent centuries stealing from the unkind and...
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  • The Listeners
    ‘By turns a beautiful love story, a fascinating glimpse into the horrors of history and a haunting tale of loyalty and courage. A marvel of storytelling’ CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark The Avallon Hotel offers unrivalled luxury in the wild Appalachian Mountains, its curative sweetwater washing away the troubles of high society. June 'Hoss'...
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  • Atmosphere
    The new novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six. An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle programme and the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits. In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins...
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  • The Song of Achilles
    The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a brilliantly crafted retelling of the ancient Greek epic of Achilles and Patroclus, transforming the classical myth into a profoundly moving love story. Set against the richly depicted backdrop of Greece during the heroically tumultuous age, the narrative follows Patroclus, an awkward and exiled young prince, who is taken to the court...
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  • The Cardinal
    Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir. Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else BARBARA ERSKINE AN EXTRAORDINARY RISE TO POWER. A TRAGIC FALL FROM GRACE. It begins with young Tom Wolsey, the bright and brilliant son of a Suffolk tradesman, sent to...
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  • Mythos
    Mythos by Stephen Fry is a compelling retelling of the classic Greek myths, reimagined with a wit and elegance that only Fry can deliver. This volume transports the reader to a world where mortals intertwine with the divine, and the timeless tales unfold in a spellbinding narrative that captures the imagination. From the cosmogony—the birth of the cosmos—to the exploits...
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  • The Four Winds
    Kristin Hannah is a classic storyteller and The Four Winds sees her at the top of her game - Matt Haig Powerful and compelling - Delia Owens, number one international bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing A story of love, family, unbreakable bonds, bravery and hope. I loved this book so much! - Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The...
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    The Lost Apothecary
    Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary's fate is jeopardised when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking...
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  • The Limestone Road
    From the deserts of Egypt to the rolling hills of South Australia, The Limestone Road is a captivating novel about one soldier's courageous journey home. In the summer of 1944, returning soldiers Canning Christie and his father Michael arrive in South Australia from the desert sands of North Africa. Canning carries the trauma of war and a fractured memory of...
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    The Rose Code
    A gripping, edge-of-your-seat historical novel from the bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress! Winner of Historical Novel of the Year in NetGalley UK’s Books of 2021 Editors’ Pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Amazon US ‘A terrific book bursting with vivid atmosphere’ — Dinah Jefferies, #1 bestselling author of The Tea-Planter’s Wife ‘Wonderful…A hugely satisfying and thrilling...
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    The Nightingale
    A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB PICK Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller that has captivated readers worldwide, becoming a cultural phenomenon. In this gripping and evocative novel, Kristin Hannah paints a hauntingly vivid portrait of bravery, courage, fear, and love during the harrowing times of the Second World War. The story follows two...
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    James
    Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2024 'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' - Roddy Doyle, Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke, Ha Ha Ha James by Percival Everett is a profound and ferociously funny reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, told from the perspective of the enslaved Jim. From the author of The Trees,...
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    The Seven Sisters
    In the mesmerizing novel The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley, readers are introduced to a sweeping saga that begins with Maia D'Apliése and her five adopted sisters gathering at their childhood home, Atlantis, a secluded castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. They are mourning the death of their enigmatic and beloved father, Pa Salt, a billionaire who has already...
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  • All the Light We Cannot See
    Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience – classics which will endure for generations to come. Open your eyes, and see what you can with them before they close forever. For Marie-Laure, blind since the age of six, the world is full...
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    The Calamity Club
    The Calamity Club is Kathryn Stockett's first novel since the global bestselling phenomenon The Help. This sweeping story follows a group of underestimated women and an 11-year-old orphan girl whose fates converge in Mississippi in 1933. Oxford, Mississippi, 1933. Eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned the hard way to rely on no one. Ever since her beloved mother failed to come...
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  • Royal Witch
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    Royal Witch
    Ambition. Sorcery. Treason. How far will one woman dare to go? The stunning new novel from the international bestselling author. Eleanor Cobham arrived at court with nothing—her greatest hope was simply to marry well. But her ambition carried her further than any woman before her had dared. She wanted to rule her own destiny. To rule England itself. They say...
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    The Women
    An instant Sunday Times bestseller and soon to be a major motion picture! "Utterly absorbing. Kristin Hannah is singular in her ability to tell unforgettable stories about some of the women our world has forgotten. The Women is a triumph." - Taylor Jenkins Reid 'Astonishing. Compelling. Powerful' - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing 'Stuns with sacrifice....
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  • The Disappearers
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    The Disappearers
    Marlon James's triumphant return to the Booker Prize-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings 'Darkness is a mood in Jamaica . . .' The Disappearers is Marlon James's triumphant return to the Jamaica of A Brief History of Seven Killings—a place of heat and chaos, and of danger for anyone outside the heteronormal. So when eight gay men meet for...
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  • Pachinko
    Pachinko is a gripping, multi-generational saga that traverses the complex history and landscape of Korea and Japan. The novel begins in Yeongdo, Korea, in 1911, where a humble fisherman with a clubfoot and cleft palate marries a young teenage girl. Despite their hardships, they find joy in the birth of their beloved daughter, Sunja. Sunja's life takes an unexpected turn...
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    The Frozen River
    From the bestselling author of Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who investigates a shocking murder that unhinges her small community. Maine, 1789: When a man is found entombed in the frozen Kennebec River, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause...
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  • The German Ward
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    The German Ward
    The love story of the year: a breathtaking new novel from the author of global bestsellers The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho. A tale of love between enemies behind the lines of WW1 and the Australian artist who captures their secret. This is a story about desire. France, 1915. An English nurse and German doctor fall...
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  • The Pirate Queen
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    The Pirate Queen
    From the million-copy bestselling author of The Frozen River comes a thrilling historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, an infamous Irish sea captain and folk heroine who risked everything to protect her people against the powerful Elizabethan regime. Grace O’Malley was born to be at sea. Raised by her father, chief of clan O’Malley, Grace learns early...
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    Circe
    Circe, the critically acclaimed novel by Madeline Miller, reimagines the legendary life of Circe, the powerful enchantress from Greek mythology. In the house of Helios, god of the sun, a daughter is born. Circe is a peculiar child, neither mighty like her father nor beautiful and cunning like her mother. Scorned and rejected, she grows up in the shadows, belonging...
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    Small Things Like These
    Set in 1985, in a small Irish town, Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan tells the poignant story of Bill Furlong, a dedicated coal and timber merchant. As Christmas approaches, Bill finds himself busier than ever, delivering fuel to the cold homes of his neighbours. Amidst his routine, he begins to confront the quiet, oppressive presence of the Church...
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    Our Noble Selves
    The compelling new novel from one of Britain's best loved storytellers. It’s the summer of 1951 and everyone is looking to put the dark days of the war behind them. The government’s solution: The Festival of Britain, a celebration of the country’s creativity, grit and ingenuity. For foreign correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn, it might offer the chance of...
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    When He Was Wicked Deluxe Collector's Edition: Bridgerton
    A stunning hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of When He Was Wicked, the sixth novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series, featuring beautiful endpapers, a ribbon marker, and a gorgeous, decorated spine. Collect all 8 in the series to unveil the beautiful imagery when shelved together! Watch BRIDGERTON, created by Shondaland for Netflix. FRANCESCA’S STORY...
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    The Evening and the Morning
    It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. The king's grip on the country is fragile, and chaos reigns. A young boat builder dreams of a better future after a devastating Viking raid shatters the life he hoped for. A Norman noblewoman follows her husband to a new land, only to find her life there shockingly different; and...
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    Magic Lessons
    Where does the story of the Owens family begin? With a baby abandoned in a snowy field in the 1600s. Under the care of Hannah Owens, little Maria learns about the “Unnamed Arts.” Hannah recognises that Maria has a gift and she teaches the girl all she knows. When Maria is abandoned by the man she loves, she follows him...
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  • Dawn Raid
    Like many 13-year-old girls, Sofia's main worries are how to get some groovy go-go boots, and how not to die of embarrassment giving a speech at school! But when her older brother Lenny starts talking about marches and protests and overstayers, and how Pacific Islanders are being bullied by the police for their passports and papers, a shadow is cast...
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    The Shadow Sister
    Following the success of The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister, The Shadow Sister is the enthralling third instalment in Lucinda Riley's mesmerizing series inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters star cluster. At the heart of this captivating novel is Star D'Aplièse, who finds herself at a critical juncture in her life following the unexpected death of her...
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    Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel
    The brand new Miss Marple novel from Lucy Foley, the No.1 bestselling author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast. AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW * High in the Swiss Alps, with glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, the Grand Alpine Hotel draws guests from far and wide. The notorious actress The high-flying politician The reserved political...
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    The Pearl Sister
    The Pearl Sister by Lucinda Riley is a mesmerising story of self-discovery and heritage, weaving together the tales of two extraordinary women across distant times and continents. CeCe D'Aplièse has always felt like an outsider, unsure of her place in the world. After the death of her adoptive father, the enigmatic billionaire known as Pa Salt, CeCe is at her...
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  • Lonesome Dove
    Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a powerful, triumphant, Pulitzer-winning tribute to the American West. Immerse yourself in the gritty realism of the American frontier in this masterful epic from the screenwriter of Brokeback Mountain. This is the story of a group of audacious cowboys on a perilous cattle drive across the sprawling wilderness, from Texas to Montana, bound by...
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    Hamnet
    THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER - WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION NOW A MAJOR FILM BY CHLOE ZHAO STARRING JESSIE BUCKLEY AND PAUL MESCAL 'Richly sensuous... something special' The Sunday Times 'A thing of shimmering wonder' David Mitchell A LOVE THAT DRAWS THEM TOGETHER. A LOSS THAT THREATENS TO TEAR THEM APART. On a summer's day in 1596, a...
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    The Sun Sister
    From the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling author comes the latest instalment in an epic multi-million selling series, The Seven Sisters. In the lavish and intoxicating world of international modelling, Electra D'Aplièse stands as one of the most sought-after faces. With her striking beauty, impressive wealth, and significant fame, she appears to embody the pinnacle of success. However, behind the...
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  • It's in His Kiss
    A stunning hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of It's In His Kiss, the seventh novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series, featuring beautiful endpapers, a ribbon marker, and a gorgeous, decorated spine. Collect all 8 in the series to unveil the beautiful imagery when shelved together! Watch BRIDGERTON, created by Shondaland for Netflix. HYACINTH'S STORY...
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  • On the Way to the Wedding
    A stunning hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of On the Way to the Wedding, the eighth and final novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series, featuring beautiful endpapers, a ribbon marker, and a gorgeous, decorated spine. Collect all 8 in the series to unveil the beautiful imagery when shelved together! Watch BRIDGERTON, created by Shondaland...
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    Say Nothing
    The International Bestseller A New York Times Best Book of the 21st Century Soon to be an FX TV series streaming on DISNEY+ 'Unquestionably one of the greatest literary achievements of the 21st century' — Nick Hornby From the author of Empire of Pain – a stunning, intricate narrative about a notorious killing in Northern Ireland and its devastating repercussions....
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    Black Silk and Sympathy
    A dazzling new series from bestselling historical fiction author Deborah Challinor explores the fascinating world of Victorian funeral customs and features Sydney's first female undertaker. 'Men have been undertakers for hundreds of years. Not women, men. You don't belong.' Sydney, 1865. Seventeen-year-old Tatiana Caldwell travels from London to make a new life. Her path leads her to Crowe Funeral Services,...
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    Before We Were Yours
    Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate is a profoundly riveting historical novel that uncovers a heartbreaking injustice and connects the fates of two families across generations. Based on a notorious true story, this novel weaves a tale that is both gripping and uplifting, engrossing readers in a hidden saga of stolen children and illegal adoptions. Avery Stafford, a young...
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  • War Horse
    Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells...
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    The Rose Bargain
    The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the NYT bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith. "A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. I absolutely devoured this book!” - STEPHANIE GARBER, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART “If you’re looking for the...
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    Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt
    Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt by Lucinda Riley and Harry Whittaker, the instant #1 international bestseller, delivers an exquisite conclusion to the acclaimed Seven Sisters series. This final instalment spans lifetimes of love and loss, crossing borders and oceans to weave an unforgettable narrative that reveals long-held secrets and uncovers the true essence of Pa Salt. In 1928, Paris,...
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  • May We Feed the King
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    May We Feed the King
    She is a curator, who spends her time dressing the rooms of historic buildings to bring them to life. A replica pie, half-eaten, perched on a small desk in the servant's quarters. A fruit bowl, filled with artificial apples, pomegranates and pears, with one piece missing. It should feel as though her subject has just left the room; the air...
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    All of Us
    A new heart-wrenching, well-researched historical novel for middle-grade readers. 'The weirdest thing,' continues Tove, 'is that I don't feel any different to the rest of you.' 'That's because you're not!' snaps Birgitte. 'You're Danish.' 'So why do the Nazis hate me and not you?' When twelve-year-old Viggo and his friends Finn, Tove, Birgitte and Konrad start writing rude letters to...
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  • The Weight of Angels
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    The Weight of Angels
    A gloriously reimagined life of Oscar Wilde from the bestselling author of The Heart's Invisible Furies John Boyne is one of our best authors writing today. The Weight of Angels is wise, imaginative, funny, and extremely moving. Art and Life, Tragedy and Love, you'll find them all here in this rich and magnificent novel – Tan Twan Eng, Booker longlisted...
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    Odyssey
    The epic final chapter to Stephen Fry's outstanding retellings of the Greek Myths. Troy has fallen. After 10 years of war, the Greeks make their way back to their own lands—but what homes now await them? Agamemnon must return to his wife Clytemnestra, who has been nursing her rage since he sacrificed their daughter to the gods for a favourable...
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    Bridgerton Boxed Set 5-8
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  • The Hobbit
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    The Hobbit
    Landmark new 90th anniversary edition featuring a wealth of charming illustrations from Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, published in English for the first time. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, almost dead and dark, with scarcely a snore more than a whiff of unseen steam, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out...
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    Hamnet
    Hamnet, a novel by Maggie O'Farrell, offers a poignant and immersive exploration of life, love, and loss in 16th century England. Set in Stratford-upon-Avon, the narrative beautifully intertwines the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary events, centred around a family dealing with unforeseeable grief. As the story unfolds, we follow the lives of Agnes, a woman with mystical healing powers...
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    Dying Days
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Historical Fiction

Welcome to our Historical Fiction section, where the past comes alive through captivating stories. If you love novels that transport you to different times and places, filled with rich detail and unforgettable characters, this is the perfect place to start your next reading adventure.

In this collection, you'll find tales set against the backdrop of significant historical events, from ancient civilizations to the 20th century. Explore stories that illuminate different cultures, highlight pivotal moments in history, and delve into the lives of both real and imagined figures who shaped the world.

Whether you’re drawn to epic sagas, intimate personal dramas, or adventures that blend fact with fiction, our Historical Fiction section offers a diverse range of books to satisfy your curiosity and passion for the past. Step back in time and discover stories that resonate across the ages.