FICTION PAPERBACK

This superb collection, hailed for its power, compassion and elegance, takes in the wide sweep of human experience. From the last hours of a condemned man, to the imaginary life...

From its first arrival in Britain with the Norman forces of William the Conqueror, violence and revenge are the cursed sword's constant companions. From an election-rigging scandal in 13th century...

For fans of Kate Morton and Tracy Rees comes a captivating novel about two women, separated by centuries, whose fates are bound together by one haunting secret. *** 'A fascinating...

Married love, male friendship, a small boy intruding upon secret adult grief, a husband contemplating infidelity - in these wonderful stories Bernard MacLaverty catches his characters at moments of epiphany,...

He set her up. They'll bring him down. Emily Charlton does not do the suburbs. A successful stylist and image consultant to Hollywood stars, she cut her teeth as assistant...

If old age was thought of as an evening, ending in midnight oblivion, they were well into the eleventh hour.'Salman Rushdie is a genius' A.M. HomesTwo quarrelsome old men in...

'One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world' Ben KanePisa, May 1364.Sir William Gold is looking forward to a lucrative career as a hired sword in the endless...

Stunned by a dramatic appeal from his otherwise cool mother-in-law, Falco cannot resist. His brother-in-law, Aulus, has been diverted from his route to Athens University by a man whose newly...

Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan's new novel The Summer Swap now - coming May 2024! 'The absolute perfect summer read that you need in your life' Reader review, 'One...

The penultimate instalment in the Chivalry series from a master of historical fiction.The Chivalry series follows young William Gold, who runs away from London to follow the Black Prince, from...

Pretty, impecunious Mary Preston, newly arrived as a guest of her Aunt Agnes at the magnificent wooded estate of Rushwater, falls head over heels for handsome playboy David Leslie. Meanwhile,...

The Sojourn, finalist for the National Book Award and winner of both the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and inaugural Chautauqua Prize, is the story of Jozef Vinich, who was uprooted...

'One of my favourite writers' Nick HornbyOne of the most acclaimed writers of our day, award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken is an undisputed virtuoso of the short story, and this new...

'Funny, sexy and glamorous' -- JOJO MOYES The book that made Jackie Collins one of Britain's favourite authors sweeps you from the sophisticated playgrounds of Europe to the glittering gambling...

A demolished man. A heartbroken woman. And the intense love that will rebuild them both. The highly anticipated and epic conclusion to the Chasing Red duology."Red," Caleb whispered. "Do you...

Chosen as one of Goodreads' 21 Big Books of FallThey said she was going to be my ruin...Then let her ruin me.I've always gotten what I want. I'm a star...

**Don't miss Emma Hornby's gripping new wartime saga, A SISTER'S FIGHT**----------------------------Gritty and page-turning historical saga set in Northern England in the late 1800s, for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie...

Nero wanted to be a singer. But his mother wanted him to be emperor of the most powerful empire in the world. Through lies, scheming and murder she achieved her...

Her one bright memory in a lifetime of shadows... Stefan Ziakas might be her father's most hated business rival, but he's the only man who has ever made Selene Antaxos...

*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred's Feast, is available to pre-order now* The fourth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A...

WINNER OF THE 2025 DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN DAZED, DEBUTIFUL AND THE INDEPENDENT'A masterpiece' Slavoj Zizek | 'A filthy, elegant book' Raven Leilani | 'Glamorous...

*Pre-order Sarah Morgan's brand-new heart-warming festive novel now. Coming October 2025!* * * * * This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more secrets to unwrap than presents Becky is...

An astounding, intense novel by the Booker-prize winning author of Midnight's Children.In the summer of 2000 New York is a city living at breakneck speed in an age of unprecedented...

A family B&B. A daughter keen to be somewhere else. A life adventure awaits. . . from the Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.'...

'[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.' - Bestselling author Alan TitchmarshSummer has arrived in Barton-in-the-Dale and as a new term begins at...

*LAURA PURCELL'S THRILLING NEW NOVEL THE WHISPERING MUSE IS AVAILABLE NOW*Winner of the Historical Crime Book of the Year 2021 Award at the 2022 Fingerprint Crime Awards'Dripping with atmosphere with...

From New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rhys Bowen comes a haunting novel about a woman who braves her father's hidden past to discover his secrets... "Pass...

The New York Times bestseller.'Funny, poignant and beautifully observed' - Jojo Moyes, bestselling author of Me Before YouTwo weeks in a remote island villa with America's most dysfunctional family -...

Few great writers produced less than Jane Bowles: one novel, one play and a dozen short stories. Yet hers is one of the most original, unique voices in twentieth century...

The novel which began Iain Pears's acclaimed art crime series, introducing General Bottando and Flavia di Stefano of the Italian National Art Theft Squad. When English art historian, Jonathan Argyll,...

"Achingly romantic and soul-punchingly tender. I will be thinking about this story every day for the rest of my life." B.K. Borison, bestselling author of First Time CallerFrom bestselling author...

'I blew through this! Bonam-Young blends gritty reality, family, and passion to create a powerful story about acceptance and the power of opening up to love. I loved this'-Abby Jimenez,...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS 2023A best historical fiction book of 2023 (The Sunday Times) "Unbearably moving."-Financial Times"Enthralling."-Victoria Hislop"Compelling, atmospheric and raw."-Ruth Jones, writer, actor and comedianIsolated from society,...

Rachel Lyon's first novel - soon to be made into a major motion picture starring Zoe Kravitz and Thomasin McKenzie Lu Rile is a relentlessly focused young photographer struggling to...

Hilarious, poignant and frequently surreal, Small Holdings is a is a comedy of errors from a neglected corner of everyday life by the brilliantly unconventional Nicola Barker. An attractive park...

When Nell Channing arrives on Three Sisters Island, she believes that she's finally found refuge from her abusive husband - and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight...

The Sunday Times bestseller with all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama from Rosie Goodwin, Britain's best-loved saga author.1850.When Opal Sharp finds herself and her younger siblings suddenly...

When Queenie elopes with a recently widowed neighbour her family are uniformly shocked, and a window on adult life and relationships is opened for her step-sister. A summertime stay with...

Rose Wallace thought her time-travelling adventures were over. Jane Austen is about to prove her wrong.After becoming trapped in present-day Bath due to a mishap with her time-travelling charm, Jane...

Named after one of Iceland's most magnificent volcanoes, Hekla always knew she wanted to be a writer. In a nation of poets, where each household proudly displays leatherbound volumes of...

The stunning final book in the classic Emma Grady trilogy by Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox.Twenty-two years ago Emma Grady was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to transportation to Australia....

Angels Cry Sometimes is a heartrending novel of discovering happiness again through heartbreak, grief and despair from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling storyteller Josephine Cox.The marriage of Marcia and...