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AD 634 Anglo-Saxon Britain. Confusion and conflict continue as warlords battle across Britain to become the first King of the English. The second instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles, an action-packed historical thriller set in Anglo-Saxon Britain.

A brand-new tale featuring profane antihero and disgraced former policeman Jack Taylor. Jack takes on a security job, but it's not what it seems and soon Jack is heading down ever more mysterious paths involving a blasphemous text stolen from the Vatican.

A giftable cookery book with over 100 delicious recipes taken from the author's favourite works of fiction.

The original version of the classic novel of the epic World War II battle, confiscated by the Russian secret services in 1949, and now rediscovered in the Russian archives.

In a future of near-instantaneous global travel, of abundant provision, a future in which no one living can recall an actual war... a long era of stability threatens to come to an abrupt end.

A multi-generational SF thriller about the momentous changes coming in the next hundred years: an epic tale of revolution, love, war, and the end of death.

'Waste girl' Mimi becomes infected with a virus, becoming the host for an omniscient consciousness, hell-bent on righting wrongs - and igniting a class war and more.

Financiers of kings, godfathers of the Renaissance, arbiters of peace or war: Emperors in all but name. The first instalment in a trilogy charting the rise of Medici family as they become Masters of Florence.

Short stories, including five Chinese Galaxy Award-winners, take you from Earth to the edge of the Universe and back again.

The contrasting lives of the Mitford sisters - stylish, scandalous and tragic by turns - hold up a mirror to upper-class life before and after the Second World War.

Tuscany, 1358. Mercenary Thomas Blackstone is recalled from Italy to serve the English crown once more. It will cost him dear.

A dramatic and compelling quest to solve one of the great mysteries of the twentieth century: the ultimate fate of Russia's last tsar and his family.

Thomas Blackstone takes to the battlefield once more as the Black Prince takes the fight to the French.

A unique account of the millions of colonial troops who fought in the First World War, and why they were later air-brushed out of history.

The extraordinary story of an obscure German princess who became one of the most powerful women in history.

Amid the carnage of the 100 Years' War, the bloodiest conflict in medieval warfare, a young English archer confronts his destiny.

Against the monumental canvas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia, unfolds the magnificent story of Peter the Great, crowned at the age of 10. A barbarous, volatile feudal tsar with a taste for torture; a progressive and enlightened reformer of government and science; a statesman of vision and colossal significance: Peter the Great embodied the greatest strengths and weaknesses of Russia while being at the very forefront of her development. Robert K. Massie delves deep into the life of this captivating historical figure, chronicling the pivotal events that shaped a boy into a legend - including his 'incognito' travels in Europe, his unquenchable curiosity about Western ways, his obsession with the sea and establishment of the stupendous Russian navy, his creation of an unbeatable army, and his relationships with those he loved most: Catherine, his loving mistress, wife, and successor; and Menshikov, the charming, unscrupulous prince who rose to power through Peter's friendship. Impetuous and stubborn, generous and cruel, a man of enormous energy and complexity, Peter the Great is brought fully to life.

Jason Bourne is back... and this time he's the hunted one. The latest electrifying entry in Robert Ludlum's #1 New York Times bestselling series.Around the world, Treadstone agents are being hunted down and murdered... and Jason Bourne may be next on the list. Someone high up in the U.S. government is erasing all evidence of a shocking mission from Bourne's past, known as Defiance - and that evidence includes Bourne himself.Staying one step ahead of a team of killers, Bourne follows a global trail that leads him to one of the government's darkest secrets. But exposing the truth about the Defiance mission will also bring Bourne face to face with his arch-enemy, the assassin known as Lennon, for a final deadly confrontation.Reviewers on Brian Freeman:'Freeman has a firm grasp of Bourne's tangled background plus the skills to keep the action front and center. Bourne fans will hope for an encore from this talented author.' Publishers Weekly'This guy can tell a story.' Michael Connelly'Some of the most literate and stylish writing you'll find anywhere today.' Jeffery Deaver

Pack your bags and uncork the laughter in this delightful romantic escapade! Serial dater Abi Mason is the queen of control and London's busiest workaholic. After getting her heart broken in her early twenties, she has vowed to live by a few simple, but non-negotiable principles:1. No second dates (if you don't let them in, they can't leave you)2. Focus all your energy on your career (the only boyfriend anyone really needs)3. Holidays are for a maximum of 4-days (who can be away from the city for longer than that?)4. Never - and I repeat, never - lose control (chaos breeds disaster)But life has other plans. After being put on gardening leave, Abi finds herself on an enforced holiday to Tuscany. Here, among sun-dappled vineyards and olive groves, Abi meets dashing American Tony, and it seems the universe is conspiring to force her to go off script. If Abi can break her own rules, could this unexpected trip to Tuscany lead her to a happiness she never dared to dream of?Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk, this effervescent tale will whisk you away on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure you won't want to end!

Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year AwardFew areas of Britain are as holidayed in or as mythologised as Cornwall. From the romantic melodrama of Poldark to gritty TV depictions of the modern fishing industry, it is a region densely laden with images, projections and tropes. But how do they all intersect with the real Cornwall - its landscapes, histories, communities and sense of identity?In The Granite Kingdom, Tim Hannigan sets out on an epic east-west journey on foot through his own homeland, exploring its landscapes and history, but also examining how the Cornwall of the popular imagination has been constructed by writers, artists and others. His journey takes him from the deep woodlands of the Tamar Valley, across the granite wilderness of Bodmin Moor; past coastal villages where tourism and fishing find an uneasy coexistence; through Cornwall's deprived post-industrial heartlands; and finally into the wildest and most remote western region of Penwith - the place that the author has always called home.

The gripping new thriller by New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor. Pike Logan investigates a threat to a key European ally. and discovers a secret that could lead to world annihilation.To finally end the war between their nations, a band of Ukrainian partisans known as the Wolves team up with members of Russia's military intelligence to try to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst. Loyal head of the National Guard, Victor Petrov, is expected to neutralise the threat - after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO by assassinating a key Swedish politician.After receiving intelligence about a threat to Sweden, the U.S. sends Pike Logan to identify Victor's target- only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Russian agents and the Wolves. Pike must follow a trail across Europe to find the answers he needs.Though Pike believes the Wolves' mission justified, he discovers their operation has unimaginable consequences. The Dead Man's Hand nuclear response, a relic of the Cold War, is still operational - and Russia's missiles will be launched in the event of the president's death...The latest explosive thriller former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jack Ryan, and David Baldacci.'Pike Logan is a feisty, devil-may-care hero.' Steve Berry'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer.' John Lescroart