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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

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A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

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A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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Terry Pratchett

The Discworld is undoubtedly Sir Terry Pratchett's most famous creation. A universe teeming with dwarves, trolls, witches, and social and cultural issues that parallel those in our own world, all wrapped up in Pratchett's inimitable comic delivery. This iconic series will make you laugh, then make you think.

A paperback edition with the original cover art of the classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, a standalone Discworld novel. 
 
'You ride along on his tide of outlandish invention, realising that you are in the presence of a true original' The Times 
 
‘Another marvellous tale by the king of fantasy’ 5-star reader review 
 
'That's the trouble about the good guys and the bad guys! They're all guys!' 
 
In the small yet aggressive country of Borogravia, there are strict rules citizens must follow. 
 
For a start, women belong in the kitchen - not in jobs, pubs, or indeed trousers. And certainly not on the front line. 
 
Polly Perks has to become a boy in a hurry if she wants to find her missing brother in the army. Cutting off her hair and wearing the trousers is easy. Going to war however, is not. 
 
Polly and her fellow raw recruits are suddenly in the thick of a losing battle. All they have on their side is the most artful sergeant in the army and a vampire with a lust for coffee. 
 
It's time to make a stand. 
 
The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but Monstrous Regiment is a standalone. 
 
Praise for the Discworld series: 
 
'[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday 
 
‘Pratchett is a master storyteller’ Guardian 
 
'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 
 
'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone’ Daily Express 
 
‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’ Ben Aaronovitch 
 
‘Masterful and brilliant’ Fantasy & Science Fiction 
 
‘Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own… he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times 
 
‘The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph 
 
‘Nothing short of magical’ Chicago Tribune 
 
'Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX 
 
‘[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive, surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world…There's never been anything quite like it’ Evening Standard 
 
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Monstrous Regiment

(Discworld Novel 31)

James Holland

Sicily, 1943: TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY, DIRTY DEALS MUST BE DONE... 
 
With North Africa secured, the Allies launch an invasion of Sicily, and the 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Rangers are in the vanguard of the assault on the Italian beaches. 
 
But promotion to Company Commander has brought fresh trouble for Jack Tanner. Not only has his new Battalion Commander decided to make his life as difficult as possible, but they soon find themselves battling against some of the toughest, most determined troops in the Wehrmacht. 
 
In the bitter fighting that follows, Tanner witnesses a new reality. Forced to question the cause for which they have fought so long, Tanner and his trusted sidekick, Sykes, find themselves embroiled in a deeply personal fight, in which they have to use all their resolve, skill and experience if they are to stand any chance of survival... 
 
Have you read the other Jack Tanner adventures? Discover The Odin Mission, Darkest Hour, Blood of Honour and Hellfire now! 
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Readers love The Devil's Pact 
 
'A rollicking good and authentic read' 
'Fantastic - couldn't put it down' 
'Terrific writing' 
'Great writer, great book' 
'Enthralled from start to finish every time'

The Devil's Pact

(Jack Tanner: book 5)

Jenny Holmes

The second book in the Air Raid Girls series - a wonderful new Christmas story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Hendry. 
 
Don't miss part 3 in the series - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides is available now! 
 
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November, 1941. 
 
Christmas is coming... and despite the blackout, shortages and a constant threat of air raids, the inhabitants of Kelthorpe on the Yorkshire coast are determined that war won't stop them celebrating. 
 
The run-up to Christmas sees sisters Connie and Lizzie, and their good friend Pamela, busier than ever. Between their jobs, carol-singing rehearsals with the church choir and night shifts doing their bit as Air Raid Wardens and ambulance drivers, it's all go. 
 
But when Connie and Lizzie's dear dad falls ill, their sweethearts Tom and Bill are called up by the Royal Navy for dangerous mine-sweeping duties, and Pamela's sweetheart Fred is targeted by vicious locals, the girls have to believe in miracles to keep soldiering on. 
 
Can their dearest wishes come true this Christmas? 
 
'A festive tonic!' Peterborough Telegraph 
 
'An ideal stocking filler for those who enjoy a well-written novel depicting wartime life' Holderness Gazette 
 
'An evocative and nostalgic book about love, family, friendship and fortitude' Culturefly, 6 Uplifting Books to Read over the Festive Season 
 
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Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review 
'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star review

The Air Raid Girls at Christmas

A wonderfully festive and heart-warming new WWII saga (The Air Raid Girls Book 2)

Emma Hornby

Bolton, Lancashire: 1940 
 
A family torn apart by war, held together by a secret . . . 
 
Janie and her husband James have a strong, loving marriage. A move from an inner-city slum to a peaceful new estate outside of Bolton should have been a fresh start for them and their three children. But when war is declared and James announces he has signed up, Janie fears it's the beginning of the end. 
 
Waving goodbye to their menfolk is a sacrifice that families are making all over the country and Janie does her best to make do, forging friendships in her new community. 
 
But when James comes home on leave a traumatised and desperate man, then goes AWOL, Janie's heart goes out to him. Determined to keep him safe, she plans to hide him in their new house. But how long can they keep the secret, and what threats lie ahead if they're found out? 
 
A page-turning new wartime saga about love, friendship and secrets, for fans of Katie Flynn and Rosie Goodwin.

Her Wartime Secret

A page-turning WWII saga from the bestselling author (Worktown Girls at War Book 1)

Susan Sallis

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis comes a wonderfully evocative novel, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING AN ORDINARY WOMAN! 
"A remarkable story of love, life, pleasures and hazards. Strong characters who define this story. Excellent read and would strongly recommend Susan Sallis" -- 5 STARS 
"The storyline was captivating from the start..." - 5 STARS 
"This book held me from the first page to the last!" - 5 STARS 
"Very good story, loved every minute..." - 5 STARS 
 
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WHEN NEEDED, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE? 
 
1945, Connecticut. A scandal breaks which forces a baffled Rose, aged four, and her mother to leave America and return home to England. 
 
The following May, a sister is born - Joanna or 'Jon'. Rose and Jon are like chalk and cheese. Jon is vivacious, fun, impetuous, rash and persuasive. Rose is reserved, steady, sure, reliable and...ordinary. It is her lot in life to hold the family together through times of tragedy and emotional upheaval. 
 
But, when, years later, Jon sets events in motion which send Rose across the Atlantic again and into the most extraordinary event of her life, can she ever be thought of as ordinary again?

An Ordinary Woman

An utterly captivating and uplifting story of one woman’s strength and determination…

Mary Jane Staples

A must read for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah - this is an enthralling and gripping romantic adventure from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING LOVE FOR A SOLDIER! 
"As with all books by this author it is a top quality read..." - 5 STARS 
"What a great book - had a job to put it down. Recommend this book: 5 stars and more..." - 5 STARS 
"Excellent, thrilling and exciting." - 5 STARS 
 
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SHOULD SHE STAY LOYAL TO HER COUNTRY, OR THE MAN SHE LOVES? 
 
France, 1918: When Sophia, the rebellious daughter of a distinguished German general, witnesses a dramatic battle in the skies that leaves an English pilot without a plane and under the misapprehension that Sophia is on his side, she finds she has no choice but to agree to assist him in his attempt to avoid capture. 
 
He joins her in the family car she has stolen, trailed by both the German Army and a staff officer under strict instructions from Sophia's father to bring her home. With their pursuers hot on their heels, how will Sophia explain her behaviour, protecting a man she is supposed to hate? 
 
And after sharing so many adventures, will she be able to turn the flying officer in when the time comes?

Love for a Soldier

A captivating romantic adventure set in WW1 that you won’t want to put down

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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Yorkshire 1944: All they want this year is a truly happy Christmas... 
 
 The end of the war feels tantalisingly close, but Air Transport Auxiliary girls Bobbie, Viv and Mary have plenty more flights in their beloved Spitfires yet - battling everything from snow to enemy fire on their journeys. 
 
 Risking their lives doing their bit for their country, this Christmas they're determined to have some festive fun. But as they set about bringing good tidings for all, a stern and mysterious new flyer in the form of Peggy arrives. What secret is Peggy hiding? 
 
 Mary has a wedding to plan before her fiancé is sent away, then makes a devastating discovery so shameful she can't tell the other girls. Bobbie's beau issues an ultimatum, and Viv is wondering whether she wants a man at all... 
 
 With the big day around the corner and hope of peace on the horizon, can the girls find joy and love this Christmas after so many years of war? 
 
A heart-warming story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity that fans of Elaine Everest and Nancy Revell will adore. 
 
 
Readers love Jenny Holmes 
'A delight to read' 
'I highly recommend this book, great job Jenny!' 
'Really enjoyed this book cant wait to read the next one' 
'Lovely historical drama' 
'I love reading these books on life in WW2' 
'A book you can't put down'

Christmas with the Spitfire Girls

(The Spitfire Girls Book 3)

For fans of Katie Flynn &amp; Fiona Valpy, this is an exhilarating romantic journey across war-torn Europe from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING A WARTIME MARRIAGE! 
"Couldn't put it down." -- 5 STARS 
"Once again she had me hooked." -- 5 STARS 
"Each page kept you guessing to the end." -- 5 STARS 
"An excellent read for a cold damp day in front of the fire." -- 5 STARS 
 
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WILL THEY FIND HAPPINESS? 
 
1918: the Kaiser's empire is about to fall and Captain Harry Phillips, a prisoner of war in a Romanian hospital, has had a very hard time of it. Then, out of the blue, comes an offer he can't refuse: a ticket home to his beloved England and to the arms of his much missed fiancée Elizabeth. 
 
But this ticket comes with a heavy price to pay; Harry must marry beautiful, headstrong Princess Irena of Moldova, who's only hope of survival is to leave the country and he must risk both their lives by escorting her back to England. 
 
As they set off on their long and treacherous journey with enemies at every turn, Harry begins to realise that Irena is not only dangerous but extremely precious cargo.

A Wartime Marriage

A glorious, romantic wartime adventure - the perfect dose of escapism

Margaret Mayhew

A powerful and emotional saga set in World War Two, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THOSE IN PERIL! 
"A feel good, love story that maybe we all experience in our lifetime." - 5 STARS 
"As always...well written in an easy style and I found it hard to put down. The housework had to wait until I had finished it! It is a must for all Mayhew fans." - 5 STARS 
"loved this book, from beginning to end. I want to read all the books written by Margaret Mayhew now..." - 5 STARS 
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TWO RESISTANCE FIGHTERS CAUGHT IN A BLOODY, SECRET WAR...AND AN INTENSE LOVE TRIANGLE. 
 
June 1940. France has fallen to the Nazis and painter Louis Duval flees his homeland to join the Resistance. 
 
He is soon caught up in the movement and finds himself in dangerous circumstances alongside Lieutenant - Commander Alan Powell, unfit for active service and overseeing operations. 
 
But that is not the only battle they will fight. For Alan can't help but find himself drawn to Barbara Hillyard, a young widow and Duval's landlady - but she only has eyes for the dashing Frenchman...

Those In Peril

A dramatic, feel-good and moving WW2 saga, perfect for curling up with

Douglas Jackson

Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, this formidable and compelling historical thriller from bestselling author Douglas Jackson will have you absolutely gripped... 
 
"Spectacular and satisfying...thrilling and dramatic...Roman historical fiction at its very best" -- SUNDAY EXPRESS 
"Douglas Jackson is one of the finest writers about today...this series is a glorious achievement" -- FOR WINTER NIGHTS 
"Rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today" -- DAILY EXPRESS 
"I was devastated to finish this novel and look forward to many more from the pen of Douglas Jackson" -- ***** Reader review 
"Superb in every way" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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IN THE FAR NORTH, GAIUS VALERIUS VERRENS' DESTINY AWAITS... 
 
AD 80: Gaius Valerius Verrens is back where he belongs, at the head of a legion. But this is no ordinary legion. His command is the 'unlucky' Ninth, tainted by four decades of ill fortune and poor leadership. A unit regarded as expendable by his superior, Gnaeus Julius Agricola... 
 
Yet all that can be swept aside by a single moment of glory, and the invasion of the north of the province provides the perfect opportunity. Valerius leads his men to a devastating victory against the Brigantes, infuriating Agricola... Soon, even greater honours beckon with the death of Emperor Vespasian and the succession of Valerius's friend, Titus. 
 
All Valerius can do is forget the great prizes on offer, concentrate on defeating the savage tribes who lie in the path of the Ninth, and ignore Agricola's intrigues. 
 
But watching his every move is another enemy - and this one is the most formidable enemy he has ever faced... 
 
Hammer of Rome is the last of the Gaius Valerius Verrens novels. Have you read the other eight?

Hammer of Rome

(Gaius Valerius Verrens 9): A thrilling and dramatic historical adventure that conjures up Roman Britain perfectly

'Brings history to life' Guardian 
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It can take a lifetime to heal the wounds of war. 
 
Edward Enderby has never spoken about being an RAF fighter pilot. But fifty years after the greatest conflict the world has ever seen, he must finally confront the memories he has tried so hard to forget. 
 
From the bright skies over England in 1941, through the dark days of the Siege of Malta, to a bitter partisan struggle in Italy, his takes a momentous journey that will change him forever. 
 
And despite the damage the war has wrought, Edward has one last chance to save himself from his past…

A Pair of Silver Wings

Fans of Katie Flynn, Rosamunde Pilcher and Dinah Jeffries will love this emotional and sweeping wartime romance set in Singapore from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE! 
"Moving tale of bravery and human endurance...the sounds and smells and life of Singapore come alive in this well-told story" - 5 STARS 
 
"This is an amazing read" - 5 STARS 
 
"Left me craving more, loving the characters, totally absorbed in the detailed descriptions and finding myself recommending her novels over a coffee with friends" - 5 STARS 
 
"Great read!" - 5 STARS 
 
"Really loved this book" - 5 STARS 
 
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SHE ONLY LIVED FOR PLEASURE... 
 
...until war forced her to find courage she did not know she had, and love where she least expected it. 
 
1941: Britain is in the grip of war; life in the Far East is one of wealth and privilege. 
 
In Singapore Susan Roper enjoys dancing, clothes and fast cars, tennis and light flirtations with visiting naval officers - her life is devoted solely to pleasure and dismisses any warnings of danger. 
 
Singapore goes on partying, oblivious to the threat of invasion and believing the British flag will, protect them from all enemies. But when Japan invades, Susan finds herself in grave danger. She becomes an ambulance driver and is taken prisoner by the Japanese. 
 
Gradually and reluctantly she realises that she will have to face many hardships and witness terrible events, forcing her to acknowledge the truth...But will this new world lead her to a love where she least expects it?

The Other Side Of Paradise

An epic and moving love story under the shadow of war

The Roman grip on Britain is growing weaker and Druids are on the rise. Emperor Nero has turned away. Boudicca is preparing to lead tribes to war. 
 
Standing in her way is Gaius Valerius Verrens, commander of the veterans legion. In this battle he earns the accolade of Hero of Rome - but where will that title lead him next?

A riveting and all-action historical page-turner from bestselling author Douglas Jackson that will have you gripped from page one! Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane. 
 
Readers are loving Gaius Valerius Verrens! 
"The best Roman historical series I've yet read. Just pips Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden." - 5 STARS 
"I found this one hard to put down as there was action and intrigue from start to finish" - 5 STARS 
"Fantastic story and character creation" - 5 STARS 
"A simple plot but pace never lets up and keeps you wanting to "just read the next chapter before I put it down" - 5 STARS 
 
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77AD. Gaius Valerius Verrens is an honoured member of Emperor Vespasian's inner circle, but the enmity between him and Vespasian's son Domitian means that, even in Rome, danger is never far away. 
 
Meanwhile, in the outer reaches of the Empire, in Britannia, trouble is brewing. 
 
The governor, Agricola is preparing to march his legions north and Valerius is Agricola's chief legal adviser and deputy governor. It's the opportunity he seeks to move his wife and son out of reach of Domitian's wrath. 
 
The massacre of a Roman garrison and suspicious death throw Agricola's preparations into confusion. Now his eyes turn west to Mona and the Druids, who still harbour hopes of ridding Britannia of Roman rule. But to deal with them, Agricola needs a soldier he can trust to lead the legion. Only one man in the province has the experience and the ability . . . 
 
So a reluctant Valerius picks up his sword once more. He soon comes to understand that any glory his new legion wins is likely to be fleeting and tainted - and that he has placed his family in deadly peril. 
 
Gaius Valerius Verrens's adventures conclude in Hammer of Rome.

Glory of Rome

(Gaius Valerius Verrens 8): Roman Britain is brought to life in this action-packed historical adventure

Michael Cordy

A murder spree is tearing apart the city and only one woman's mind can put a stop to it, but first she must remember what she has done. A different kind of thriller from bestselling author Michael Cordy, for fans of Dan Brown and Michael Crichton. 
 
'Once you've picked it up, you won't put it down.' - ***** Reader Review 
 
'The plot is strong, the characters are very much three dimensional, and the pace never lets up.' - ***** Reader Review 
 
'Another top drawer thriller from Michael Cordy.' - ***** Reader Review 
 
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MURDER IS NEVER BLACK OR WHITE... 
 
In a residential neighbourhood of Portland, Oregon, an unknown young woman uncovers a shocking crime scene by inexplicably sensing the evil within its walls. 
 
To the police, she herself is a mystery. She appears on no government records, has no past and can't even tell the police her own name. 
 
Christened Jane Doe and suffering terrifying hallucinations, she is assigned to Nathan Fox, a forensic psychiatrist struggling with his own demons. Together they must piece together the jigsaw that is Jane's identity. 
 
Then a sequence of brutal killings terrorizes the city and Fox learns that Jane is the only cryptic link between the unrelated victims. 
 
To solve the murders, discover who Jane is and diagnose her condition, Fox must discard his black and white preconceptions, look beyond the spectrum of normal human experience and confront the dark truth of her past... and his own.

The Colour of Death

supernatural meets serial killer in this engrossing psychological thriller

A gripping and breath-taking novel of Roman adventure from bestselling author Douglas Jackson. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane. 
 
Readers are loving Gaius Valerius Verrens! 
"Spellbinding" - 5 STARS 
"I didn't want to come to the end, some really fascinating detail and a great story." - 5 STARS 
"Unexpected twists and an ending full of surprise rates it among my favorite reads to date." - 5 STARS 
"Kept me absolutely gripped from start to finish [-] historically accurate with the fictitious stories and characters expertly weaved into the real makes it utterly believable." - 5 STARS 
 
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REBELLION SIMMERS...AND TREACHERY LIES IN WAIT. 
 
AD 72: Vespasian is Emperor of Rome - but his grip on power is weakening. Economic disaster threatens the city - and when Rome is threatened, so too is the Empire. 
 
Recently married and building a new home, Gaius Valerius Verrens thought he'd at last found a life away from the battlefield. But he is summoned by the Emperor to do one last favour for Rome: he must journey to the remote, mountainous region of Asturica Augusta and investigate claims that a bandit called 'The Ghost' is raiding the Empire's gold convoys. 
 
When Valerius arrives, he finds a tortured, gods-forsaken land whose native tribes, exploited for so long, are a growing threat. But treachery lurks in the shadows, and it seems the real danger comes from those closer to him. 
 
Valerius must put an end to a conspiracy that would plunge the Empire into a devastating new conflict - but first he must establish who is a friend, and who a foe . . . 
 
Gaius Valerius Verrens's adventures continue in Glory of Rome.

Saviour of Rome

(Gaius Valerius Verrens 7): An action-packed historical page-turner you won’t be able to put down

Giles Kristian

Norway 785 AD. It began with the betrayal of a lord by a king . . . 
King Gorm puts Jarl Harald's family to the sword, but makes one fatal mistake - he fails to kill Harald's youngest son, Sigurd. His kin slain, his village seized and its people taken as slaves, Sigurd wonders if the gods have forsaken him. Hunted by powerful men, he is unsure who to trust and yet he has a small band of loyal followers at his side. This Viking series follows Sigurd's quest for vengeance.

A Viking saga of warmongering, honour and loyalty from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, Giles Kristian. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Games of Thrones. 
 
"A fitting end to a trilogy that fans of Bernard Cornwell should devour" -- THE TIMES 
 
"The master storyteller...whose books throw the reader headlong into the Viking age." -- BEN KANE 
 
"This remains Viking writing at its best: thrilling in it truest sense, heart-rendering and, yes, glorious." -- MANDA SCOTT 
 
"Probably the best Viking saga I have ever read -- ***** Reader review 
 
"Wonderfully written and researched, the whole series makes the entire Nordic world come alive" -- ***** Reader review 
 
"This trilogy is gripping from start to finish" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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THE GODS MUST BE FAVOURED... 
 
Norway, AD 785. A wild place, a place of blood, a place where the gods hold sway . . . 
 
Sigurd Haraldarson and his oathsworn band are winning fame and reputation. But to confront his hated enemy - the oath-breaker and betrayer King Gorm - they must win riches too. 
 
When a daring raid goes wrong, Sigurd finds himself a prisoner of the powerful Jarl Guthrum. Bound like a slave, he is taken to the sacred temple at Ubsola to face the sacrificial knife. 
 
But here Sigurd discovers a potent relic: Gungnir, a great spear that would give him the power to assemble a host strong enough to challenge King Gorm, and avenge the betrayal of his father and the murder of his family. 
The roar of Odin and the wild hunt will be as nothing compared to Sigurd's rage, for he and his warriors will be borne on the wings of the storm . . . 
 
Wings of the Storm concludes the Viking saga, started in God of Vengeance and Winter's Fire.

Wings of the Storm

(The Rise of Sigurd 3): An all-action, gripping Viking saga from bestselling author Giles Kristian

Stella Gemmell

Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, Joe Abercrombie and Robin Hobb, this is the thrilling and captivating sequel to The City from bestselling author Stella Gemmell. 
 
"A novelist of real power...Packed with shock twists, revelations and action...you'll be left breathless" -- SFX 
"A brutal visual world...vivid, motivated characters each with a heart-breaking history...thrilling and devastating...a true epic." -- scifi now 
"Demands your complete and total attention...a very powerful voice in the world of fantasy. Highly recommended." -- Parmenion books 
"Loved the book!...It was all brought together marvellously. Definitely well worth reading- enjoy!" -- ***** Reader review 
"A lively follow up to the City, right up there in the David Gemmell tradition. Stella has created a whole new fictional land which the imagination can picture through the descriptive text." -- ***** Reader review 
 
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THE EMPEROR IS DEAD...LONG LIVE THE EMPEROR! 
 
The fervent hope of the victorious rebels and the survivors of the uprising that liberated the City from tyranny is that the accession of Archange to the imperial throne will usher in a new era of freedom, peace and stability. If only that were so... 
 
As the City struggles to return to something resembling normal life after the devastation brought on by the rebellion, word arises of a massive army gathering to the north. Its origins are a mystery, but it soon becomes apparent that its sole purpose is to destroy the City and all who live within its walls. 
 
And while warriors go forth to fight and die on the battlefield in defence of their homeland, bitter family feuds, ancient rivalries, political and personal betrayals, and mindless murder surface within the palaces and corridors of power: it seems the City is under siege - from both without and within... 
 
Have you read The City, Stella Gemmell's awe-inspiring prequel to The Immortal Throne?

The Immortal Throne

An enthralling and astonishing epic fantasy page-turner that will keep you gripped

A thrilling and breathtaking Viking saga of betrayal, bloodshed and brotherhood from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, Giles Kristian. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Games of Thrones. 
 
"Nobody writes this type of swaggering historical fiction better than Kristian" -- THE TIMES 
"A belter of a novel...perfect for fans of historical fiction and fantasy alike, from Cornwell to Abercrombie" -- BEN KANE 
"Combines gritty, brutal history with the lyrical essence of men as war...written with a panache that made the pages fly by. More!" -- ANTHONY RICHES 
"I love a good Viking romp and these are really good!" -- ***** Reader review 
"Giles Kristian certainly knows how to spin a yarn." -- ***** Reader review 
 
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A VOW OF VENGEANCE MUST BE KEPT... 
 
Norway AD 785. Sigurd Haraldarson has proved himself a great warrior . . . and a dangerous enemy. 
 
And yet the oath-breaker King Gorm, who betrayed Sigurd's father, still lives. 
 
The sacred vow to avenge his family burns in Sigurd's veins, but he must be patient and bide his time as he knows that he and his band of warriors are not yet strong enough to confront the treacherous king. They need silver; they need more fighters to rally to the young Viking's banner; they need to win fame upon the battlefield. 
 
And so the fellowship venture to Sweden, to fight as mercenaries. And it is there - in the face of betrayal and bloodshed, on a journey that will take him all too close to the halls of Valhalla - that Sigurd's destiny will be forged... 
 
The Vikings return in this thrilling, thunderous sequel to Giles Kristian's bestselling God of Vengeance. Sigurd's adventures continue in Wing's of the Storm.

Winter's Fire

(The Rise of Sigurd 2): An atmospheric and adrenalin-fuelled Viking saga from bestselling author Giles Kristian

Bestselling author Douglas Jackson expertly brings the Roman Empire to life in this riveting historical adventure of fire, blood and battle. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden. 
 
Readers are loving Gaius Valerius Verrens! 
 
"Storytelling of the highest order" - 5 STARS 
"Glorious Roman adventure." - 5 STARS 
"The drama never lets up - it is gripping" - 5 STARS 
"I'm just gutted to have finished it!" - 5 STARS 
"Verrens rules, ok?" - 5 STARS 
 
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BETRAYED, BANISHED BUT NOT BROKEN... 
 
70 AD: Disgraced, dishonoured and banished on pain of execution if he ever returns to Rome, Gaius Valerius Verrens makes his way East through the death and destruction of the savage Judaean rebellion. He knows his only hope of long term survival lies with his friend Titus, commander of the Army of Judaea and son of the newly crowned Emperor Vespasian. 
 
But when he reaches the Roman camps that surround the seemingly impregnable city of Jerusalem he finds Titus a changed man. Gone is the cheerful young officer he knew; in his place, a tough, ruthless soldier under pressure from his father to end the insurrection at any cost. 
 
Soon, Valerius finds himself at the centre of a web of intrigue spun by Titus' lover, Queen Berenice of Cilicia, and her sometime ally, the general's turncoat adviser, Flavius Josephus, who together have an ulterior motive for wanting the siege to end quickly. 
 
Yet the laurels Valerius needs in order to regain his honour cannot be won in the tunnels that run beneath Jerusalem. Only in the heat and blood of battle can he find the glory that brought him the title Hero of Rome. 
 
Gaius Valerius Verrens' adventures continue in Saviour of Rome.

Scourge of Rome

(Gaius Valerius Verrens 6): a compelling and gripping Roman adventure that will have you hooked to the very last page

From bestselling author Margaret Mayhew, a gripping wartime page-turner, full of the tension, emotion and adventure of World War II. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Rosie Clarke. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING BLUEBIRDS! 
 
"Beautifully written and...so well researched" - 5 STARS 
"Writes exceptionally well and, in particular,catches the mood of the time" - 5 STARS 
"If you like ww2 stories that are a good authentic read, her books are the best I've read and I've read quite a lot." - 5 STARS 
"From the very start this book grabbed me" - 5 STARS 
"Well written story, fabulous mix of characters, really could not put this book down" - 5 STARS 
 
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BRAVE AIRWOMEN UNITE IN THE FACE OF WORLD WAR II 
 
1939: Officer Felicity Newman and a ragtag group of young women arrive at RAF Colston. They are the first of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force: brave female pilots ready to do their bit. 
 
But Station Commander, David Palmer, doesn't want them. They're a nuisance, unable to do the work of men, and they would undoubtedly fall apart if the station was bombed. 
 
Felicity is determined to prove the worth of her 'Bluebirds'. There's Anne, who loves to dance but finds herself peeling vegetables in the station kitchens. Winnie, who longs to work on the aeroplanes themselves but meets rejection at every turn. And Virginia, who is desperate to build a new life for herself. 
 
As the war goes on, so the girls make their mark - behaving heroically under fire, supporting the pilots with their strength, loyalty, and often their love - a love sometimes tragic, sometimes passionate, but always courageous....

Bluebirds

An uplifting and heart-warming wartime saga, full of friendship, courage and determination

A gripping, adrenalin-fuelled historical page-turner from bestselling author Douglas Jackson. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane. 
 
Readers are loving Gaius Valerius Verrens! 
"Once you have started you will want to read every volume in this exciting series [set] during one of the most turbulent times in Roman history" - 5 STARS 
"Douglas Jackson undoubtedly holds the crown as king of his genre" - 5 STARS 
"It is another tough book to put down" - 5 STARS 
"An entertaining and compelling read that makes you feel as if you were there!" - 5 STARS 
 
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LIVE BY THE SWORD. DIE BY THE SWORD. 
 
Summer, AD 69: Rome and its empire are in turmoil. The emperor Otho is dead by his own hand and his rival, Aulus Vitellius, occupies the imperial throne. However, a new challenge has arisen in the East - the legions of Titus Flavius Vespasian have declared him their Emperor. 
 
In the dry heat of an August morning, Gaius Valerius Verrens prepares for his last day on Earth. Wrongly accused of deserting his legion on the field of Bedriacum, it seems he is destined to die a coward's death. Then the executioner's hand is stayed. Vitellius' enemies will spare his life if he pledges allegiance to Vespasian. Valerius - tired of the endless slaughter - agrees. 
 
And so he must battle his way south to Rome in order to persuade his friend Vitellius to stand down for the greater good. But this is civil war and this is Rome, and Valerius - his loyalties divided and branded an enemy of the people - is trapped in a maze of distrust, corruption, betrayal and blood-letting . . . 
 
Gaius Valerius Verrens's adventures continue in Scourge of Rome.

Enemy of Rome

(Gaius Valerius Verrens 5): Bravery and brutality at the heart of a Roman Empire in the throes of a bloody civil war

It is 1642. England is at war with itself. King Charles and Parliament each gather soldiers to their banners. Across the land men prepare to fight for their religious and political ideals. Civil war has begun. A war that will change everything.

Fans of Bernard Cornwell will love this action-packed page-turner set during England's bloody and brutal Civil War, written by THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LANCELOT, Giles Kristian. 
 
"Fantastic, powerful, blood-stirring...it's done with such panache, such daring, such glory that you'll be aching for the next instalment." -- MANDA SCOTT 
"Enthralling, excellently researched and lyrically imagined..." -- ROBERT LOW 
"Could not put this down. Action packed throughout." -- ***** Reader review 
"Gripping" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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AS A NATION BURNS, A FAMILY FIGHTS TO SURVIVE... 
 
Rebel Cast out and rejected by his family, Tom Rivers returns to his regiment. But his commander believes the young hothead's recklessness and contempt for authority has no place in his troop. But to a spymaster like Captain Crafte, Tom's dark and fearless nature is in itself a weapon to be turned upon the hated Cavaliers. He has plans for the young rebel... 
 
Renegade Raw with grief at the death of his father, Edmund Rivers rejects the peace talks between Parliament and the King. He chooses instead to lead a hardened band of marauders across the moors, falling on unsuspecting rebel columns like wolves. But Prince Rupert - recognising in Mun a fellow child of war - has other plans for him. The only peace the enemy will get from Mun Rivers is that of the grave... 
 
Huntress Her heart broken following the deaths of her beloved Emmanuel and her father, Bess Rivers takes the hardest decision of her life: to leave her new-born son and depart Sheer House in search of the one person who might help her re-unite her broken family. She will do whatever it takes but can she douse the flames of her brothers' fury and see them reconciled?

Brothers' Fury

(Civil War: 2): a thrilling novel of tragic family turmoil and brutal civil war that will blow you away

A glorious, bloody, perfect Viking saga of honour, courage, blood feud and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, Giles Kristian. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Games of Thrones. 
 
"Unrelenting pace, brilliant action and characters. A masterwork." - CONN IGGULDEN 
"Action-packed storytelling which stirs the blood and thrills the soul" - WILBUR SMITH 
"Easily one of the best books I've had the pleasure to read" - ***** Reader review. 
 
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IT BEGAN WITH THE BETRAYAL OF A LORD BY A KING... 
 
Norway 785 AD. When King Gorm puts Jarl Harald's family to the sword, he makes one fatal mistake - he fails to kill Harald's youngest son, Sigurd. 
 
His kin slain, his village seized, his taken as slaves, Sigurd wonders if the gods have forsaken him. Hunted by powerful men, he is unsure who to trust and yet he has a small band of loyal followers at his side. With them - and with the help of the All-Father, Odin - he determines to make a king pay for his treachery. 
 
Using cunning and war-craft, Sigurd gathers together a fellowship of warriors - including his father's right-hand man Olaf, Bram (who men call Bear), Black Floki who wields death with a blade, and the shield maiden Valgerd, who fears no man - and convinces them to follow him. 
 
For, whether Ódin is with him or not, Sigurd WILL have vengeance. And neither men nor gods had best stand in his way . . . 
 
Sigurd's story continues in Winter's Fire.

God of Vengeance

(The Rise of Sigurd 1): A thrilling, action-packed Viking saga from bestselling author Giles Kristian

James Douglas

Jamie Saintclair embarks on another full-throttle historical adventure - an absolute page-turner! If you love Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski and Scott Mariani - you will love this! 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE SAMURAI INHERITANCE! 
"Loved this story. It went everywhere and then some. I was happily dragged along on the edge of my seat every step." - 5 STARS 
"Extremely riveting!!!" - 5 STARS 
"Another excellent page-turner from Mr Douglas." - 5 STARS 
 
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UNDISTURBED AND FORGOTTEN FOR DECADES. NOW IT'S RESURRECTED AND THREATENS US ALL. 
 
April 1943 - A Mitsubishi transport plane, carrying Admiral Isoruku Yamamoto, architect of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, plunges from the sky over the island of Bougainville. In a document case chained to his wrist is the greatest secret of the Second World War... 
December 2011 - Art recovery expert Jamie Saintclair is offered a lucrative commission: he has been tasked to find the preserved head of a Solomon Island warrior, missing from a German museum since 1945? 
 
The search takes Jamie from Berlin to Tokyo and with every turn the significance of the Bougainville skull becomes ever greater. Soon he realizes he's become involved in something much more important than finding a lost piece of history... 
 
Have you read The Doomsday Testament, The Isis Covenant and The Excalibur Codex, the previous Jamie Saintclair adventures?

The Samurai Inheritance

An adrenalin-fuelled historical thriller that will have you absolutely hooked from the start

Bestselling author Douglas Jackson expertly brings the Roman Empire to life in this brutal and bloody historical adventure. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden. 
 
Readers are loving Gaius Valerius Verrens! 
"Breakneck action, vivid characters, a fresh, believable perspective, and a fabulous plot with a stunning, unexpected end. Don't want to read it yet? Are you barking mad?" - 5 STARS 
"A page turner that makes you want more" - 5 STARS 
"I couldn't put the book down" - 5 STARS 
"A cracking read" - 5 STARS 
"Hugely enjoyable" - 5 STARS 
 
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AMIDST THE CHAOS AND CARNAGE OF CIVIL WAR, WHERE DO A HERO'S LOYALTIES LIE? 
 
AD 68: The Emperor Nero's erratic and bloody reign is in its death throes when Gaius Valerius Verrens is dispatched to Rome on a mission that will bring it to a close. With Nero dead, the city and the Empire hold their breath, pray for peace and await the arrival of his successor, Servius Sulpicius Galba, governor of Hispania. 
 
But they pray in vain. Galba promises stability and prosperity, but his rule begins with a massacre and ends only months later in chaos and carnage. And so starts the Year of the Four Emperors: a time of civil war which will tear Rome apart and test Valerius's skills and loyalties to their very limit. 
 
Fortunate to survive Galba's fall, Valerius is sent on a mission by Rome's new Emperor, Otho, to persuade his old friend Vitellius to halt his armies, stop them marching in the north and therefore prevent inevitable confrontation and disruption. 
 
In an epic adventure that will take him the length and breadth of a divided land, the one-armed Roman fights to stay alive and stave off a bloodbath as he is stalked by the most implacable enemy he has ever faced. 
 
Gaius Valerius Verrens's adventures continue in Enemy of Rome.

Sword of Rome

(Gaius Valerius Verrens 4): an enthralling, action-packed Roman adventure that will have you hooked to the very last page

Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, Joe Abercrombie and Robin Hobb, a stunningly imagined and thrilling epic fantasy from bestselling author Stella Gemmell. 
 
'One of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time - and I read a lot . . . utterly compelling . . . an awesome example of the genre' SF BOOK REVIEWS 
 
'An astonishing book . . . Easily the best fantasy novel I've read in the last decade' JAMES BARCLAY 
 
'Vast, immersive and accomplished' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 
 
'Superbly executed . . . I found myself absolutely hooked' THE ELOQUENT PAGE 
 
'Grips you from the first page' ***** Reader review 
'This ticked all the boxes for me' ***** Reader review 
'Such a great read, she has very much her own style of writing and I loved it' ***** Reader review 
 
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THEIR HOPES REST ON ONE MAN . . . EVEN THOUGH HE IS BELIEVED TO BE DEAD. 
 
The City, ancient and vast, has been waging almost constant war for centuries. 
 
At its heart resides the Emperor. Few have ever seen him. Those who have recall a man in his prime and yet he should be very old. Some wonder if he's no longer human; other question whether he ever truly was. 
 
A group of rebels have come to a desperate conclusion: the only way to halt the ceaseless slaughter is to end the emperor's unnaturally long life. 
 
From the crumbling catacombs beneath the City, where the poor struggle to stay alive, to the blood-soaked fields of battle where so few heroes survive, the rebels emerge. 
 
Their hopes rest on one man. A man who was once the Emperor's foremost general, a revered soldier who could lead an uprising and unite the City. A man who was betrayed, imprisoned, tortured and is now believed to be dead . . . 
 
The story continues in The Immortal Throne...

The City

A spellbinding and captivating epic fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat

Jamie Saintclair embarks on another action-packed historical adventure, guaranteed to have you gripped from page one! A must read for fans of Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski and Scott Mariani. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE EXCALIBUR CODEX! 
"This mystery/thriller moves at a cracking pace from page one..." - 5 STARS 
"I couldn't put the book down..." - 5 STARS 
"Can't wait to read the next Jamie Saintclair book - really addictive." - 5 STARS 
 
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A LEGEND TO SOME. A SYMBOL TO OTHERS. FOR A DANGEROUS FEW, THE MEANS TO A TERRIFYING END... 
 
For countless generations the sword had been kept hidden, ready for a time of need. But not hidden well enough, because in 1937 it vanished... 
 
1941 - twelve SS generals gather to re-enact an ancient rite and call on the spirits of Europe's mightiest warriors to aid them in the coming battle in the East. At the heart of the ritual is Excalibur, the mythical weapon pulled from a stone by King Arthur. 
2010 - Art recovery expert Jamie Saintclair laughs when he reads the codex to a German war veteran's will, the strange ritual it describes and the mention of a sword named Excalibur. But collector Adam Steele is convinced - and if Jamie can find the legendary sword, he will pay a small fortune for it. 
 
With a team of international assassins on his trail, the hunt for Excalibur takes Jamie from Germany to eastern Poland and a deadly encounter in Hitler's Wolf's Lair... 
 
Jamie Saintclair's adventures continue in The Samurai Inheritance. Have you read The Doomsday Testament and The Isis Covenant, his previous two adventures?

The Excalibur Codex

An explosive historical thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat

Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah, a powerful and moving saga set in the aftermath of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE PATHFINDER! 
"An exciting book to read. It was very gripping, emotional, happy and sad. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The characters were strong, interesting and the story kept me wanting to know what happened..." - 5 STARS 
"I could not put this book down..." - 5 STARS 
"Wonderful stuff..."- 5 STARS 
"I loved every page..."- 5 STARS 
"This is a brilliant story...I was sorry when it ended..." - 5 STARS 
 
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A CITY DIVIDED BY WAR. TWO LOVERS ON OPPOSING SIDES. CAN THEIR LOVE SURVIVE? 
 
Berlin 1948. The defeated city lies in ruins. Divided by the Allies and set deep behind Russian lines, it is a city of want, wretchedness and sleaze. 
 
Lili Leicht is now fighting for survival under Russian rule and dependent on aid from the British - the nation that killed her mother. 
 
Yet when she meets Squadron Leader Michael Harrison - now himself having to bring food and fuel to the surviving Berliners - a people he bombed and who he connects with the murder of his sister and her children - a spark ignites... 
 
Can their love surmount the prejudices and hatred born of war?

The Pathfinder

A gripping and heartbreaking wartime romance that will stay with you forever…

James Nelson

Another gripping, captivating and unputdownable naval adventure from the pen of bestselling author James Nelson. Perfect for readers of Julian Stockwin, CS Forester and Alexander Kent. 
 
"A master both of his period and of the English language" PATRICK O'BRIAN 
 
"A master storyteller" -- SAILING 
 
"Brilliant...Readers will gladly be swept along by a wonderful plot" -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 
 
"A great swashbuckling adventure!" -- ***** READER REVIEW 
 
"Compelling and easy to read" -- ***** READER REVIEW 
 
"James Nelson is a master storyteller who breathes life into his characters and immerses you in his stories.....great seafaring adventures..." -- ***** READER REVIEW 
 
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CAN YOU EVER REALLY ESCAPE THE PAST? 
 
Former pirate and captain of the Guardship,Thomas Marlowe, is now a man of property, keeping his prosperous tobacco plantation in Virginia with his beautiful wife Elizabeth. But the Anglo-Spanish war has meant a decline in tobacco prices, and Thomas decides to come to England to trade his wares, little thinking that in the busy streets of London he will meet an old enemy from his pirating days. 
 
Forced to abandon his tobacco and flee, he has to take to sea and finds himself in battle with the ships bound for the Moghul Empire, and in Madagascar he at last comes face to face with his pirate foes. 
 
The Pirate Round is the final book in the Brethren of the Coast trilogy. Have you read The Guardship and The Blackbirder?

The Pirate Round

A gripping, action-packed naval page-turner you won’t be able to put down

If you like Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, you'll absolutely love this enthralling and action-packed novel of Roman adventure from bestselling author Douglas Jackson. 
 
Readers are loving Gaius Valerius Verrens! 
"A triumph of a novel" - 5 STARS 
"Impossible to put down." - 5 STARS 
"A real unputdownable read" - 5 STARS 
"Spellbinding" - 5 STARS 
 
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A SOLDIER'S SWORD WILL DECIDE THE FATE OF ROME 
 
Emperor Nero's grip on power is weakening - more and more fearful of losing his position, his paranoia settles on the figure of the popular Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo, Rome's greatest General who leads the imperial legions in the East. Is he preparing to march against Rome? 
 
Gaius Valerius Verrens is ordered to Antioch on a mission to kill Corbulo, a soldier he worships...Yet Corbulo's eyes are not on Rome, but on a new threat to the Empire's border: the Parthian King, Vologases, is marching to war and with such an army that if not stopped he might overwhelm the entire Roman east. 
 
Valerius marches at Corbulo's side. Outnumbered they make a stand to meet Vologases in an epic contest of military might and ingenuity that will decide the fate of the Empire. 
 
And while he fights for the Empire, and for his own survival on the battlefield, Valerius must decide whether to complete his mission, or risk incurring his Emperor's dangerous wrath. 
 
Gaius Valerius Verrens's adventures continue in Sword of Rome.

Avenger of Rome

(Gaius Valerius Verrens 3): a gripping and vivid Roman page-turner you won’t want to stop reading

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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