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Patrick Reade is serving an 18-year sentence for the murder of his wife-a crime he swears he didn't commit. Decades later, stumbles upon a clue that reignites his drive to uncover the truth...

From New York Times bestselling author Karl Marlantes comes a propulsive and sweeping novel in which loyalty, friendship and love are put to the ultimate test.

"He might run fast, but she was faster. When it came to the chase, Hannah was driven by fear."'Gripping and emotionally resonant.' The International Review of Books (awarded a badge of excellence)'Beautifully written.' The International Review of Books'An emotional rollercoaster.' www.lovereading.co.uk'A pacy well developed plot ... I was hooked.' Reviewer, librarianA charismatic but controlling father. A sadistic brother. Home for Hannah is like living inside a pressure cooker. Even her bond with loyal sister Sal and privileged friend Diana isn't enough to make her stay.But where will she go? And will she ever find the haven she so craves?When at last Hannah meets the avuncular, alluring Charlie and his sophisticated sidekick Carla, she feels she has finally found her brave new world.But once again all may not be as it appears, and Hannah soon learns that people will not always play fair and will do what it takes to get what they want.From the author of LOSS and award-winning publisher Nevada Street Press comes this emotive, character focused coming-of-age drama that explores the depths of human trauma and the power of resilience, through one girl's struggle to overcome her troubled past and to carve a brighter future for herself.

William Shakespeare is now a man at court, accepted into Queen Elizabeth's world. When one of her ladies-in-waiting is found murdered, he's tasked by Robert Cecil with finding the killer.

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of classic Sherlock Holmes stories with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.Discover Sherlock Holmes's most memorable and intriguing cases, including adventures with mysterious masked strangers, ingenious heists, murderous plots and hidden jewels. From Holmes's lodgings at 221B Baker Street, the famous detective and his faithful sidekick Dr Watson unravel the shadiest crimes taking place on the streets of London and across the English countryside.This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR'S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.

VINTAGE CLASSICS//WEIRD GIRLS: Dive into the depraved, delectable depths of women's weird fiction, with nine pioneering novels that reevaluate gender and sexuality.A craftsman by day and worshipper of the occult by night, Dirk Renswoude is delicately boned, wildly intelligent, ruthlessly cunning and downright evil. When fate brings the dashing Thierry to his door, the pair are astonished to find their hidden obsessions with the black arts mirrored in another. Under the cover of a hushed midnight sky a sudden, intimate bond is ignited.Lead by Dirk's wicked brilliance, the young occultists set off on a journey to hone their craft, traversing the weird woodlands and haunted libraries of medieval Europe. As his talents grow, it becomes increasingly clear that Dirk will stop at nothing to fulfil his dark desires and keep Thierry at his side, all while hiding one precious secret.First published in 1909, Black Magic is the rediscovered tale of a dazzling anti-hero, with a remarkable twist.'A subtle and complex thriller . . . consistently undermines the reader's expectations: Schemers become saints, murderers turn out to be self-sacrificing and the diabolically wicked gradually earn our sympathy and respect.' Washington Post

Roderick Golden rules his six daughters with an iron fist, his tyrannical nature casting a shadow over their lives. After driving his ex-wife from the family farm for failing to bear a son, Roderick moves in his fiancée, Roxanne-who is also his second cousin. Together, they aim to continue the family's oppressive traditions.Roxanne joins in the abuse, targeting the six sisters. Charlotte, the eldest, becomes their fierce protector, standing up to both Roderick and Roxanne. Meanwhile, Elspeth, the girls' mother, fights for full custody while rebuilding her life with a new job and home. Her actions put her in danger from Roderick and Roxanne.The situation escalates when Charlotte is hospitalized after a black widow spider bite. Roxanne's anger towards Roderick intensifies as he turns his abuse on her. In a desperate attempt, Roderick tries to kidnap the girls and return them to the farm, resulting in his arrest.In a shocking turn of events, Roderick pays the ultimate price. But as the dust settles, a chilling question emerges: who really killed him?

If only AVM Derek Fullerton had made a different decision thirty odd years ago, if only he had given the assistance and the resources that he could have back then, his whole world would not now be on the verge of collapsing on top of him.The Bosnian war left scars on many, but Nick, a peacekeeping soldier, held on to the one event that changed him forever. For the next thirty years he and the MP who tried to help him in his darkest moment, would be committed to finding the man who so horribly stole his future and bring him to justice, but they had no idea of the recoil that would follow their success.Now fate had brought them all uncomfortably back together, the men who survived war, on both sides, the secrets they kept, and now their children and one grandchild were in fear for their lives, they would all have to work together to save everyone that mattered to them.

Jonny Sears, a young boy seeking refuge from his parents' troubles, embarks on a summer adventure that takes a terrifying turn when he finds himself trapped in the depths of hell, encountering both benevolent and malevolent characters as he navigates the treacherous landscape, testing his resilience and determination in a gripping tale of a perilous odyssey that will leave readers breathless, wondering if Jonny will ever find his way back to the world he once knew.

In 2050, investigative journalist Marcus Tully is still grieving the loss of his wife and unborn child in the deadly heatwave that struck the Persian Gulf ten years ago. Now, the world is both burning and drowning, and the decision has been taken to elect a global leader to steer humanity through the worsening climate apocalypse. The final two candidates are ex-US president Lockwood, and Solomon, an Artificial Intelligence. As election day races closer, Tully begins to unravel a conspiracy that goes to the highest level. Then Solomon's creator is murdered, and Tully is pulled in to find the culprit. As the two investigations intertwine in ways he could never have imagined and the world hurtles ever closer to the brink, Tully must find the truth, convince the world to face it and make impossible choices to secure the future of the species. But will humanity ultimately choose salvation over freedom, whatever the cost?

An original and darkly comedic murder mystery about a female personified Death whose sabbatical in modern-day London gets rudely interrupted by an unplanned murderer on the loose. Perfect for fans of Good Omens, The Good Place and Sophie Kinsella.-----Her job is to die for. Literally.Most people think that when they meet Death, it'll be a skeleton in a black potato sack. Maybe with a scythe. Truth is, she's just a woman doing a job, and she's very good at it.But when Death takes a much-needed break to live on earth, things start to go terribly wrong.Someone's killing people not on her list (well, not yet anyway) and it's down to her to find the culprit before it's too late. To make matters worse, her sanctimonious sister Life - whom Death hasn't gotten along with in millennia - won't stop blaming her. . . and there's the slight problem of the charming (sexy) parasitologist she's suspicious of.But she'll be fine, right?After all, who better to investigate a murder than Death herself?-----Quirky, fun and witty, this is Death like you've never seen her before. A lover of bright colours, a fierce protector of nature and a human falling in love for the first time. Death's sharp voice will linger in your mind long after you've read.

The perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives - Richard Osman meets Murdle¿.¿

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