20th Century History

Between 1870 and 1940, tens of thousands of Australian women were drawn to London, their imperial metropolis and the center of the publishing, art, musical, theatrical, and educational worlds. Even...

London, 1913. An exquisite strand of pale pink pearls, worth more than the Hope Diamond, has been bought by a Hatton Garden broker, capturing the attention of both jewelers and...

Featuring works from an international list of artists, the BP Portrait Award highlights the vitality of portrait painting today. This book presents the diverse range of styles in contemporary portraiture...

London 2012 Olympics is fast approaching, with new developments and plans causing huge excitement the world over. Yet, this multi-million pound corporate extravaganza could not be further from the realities...

This is not a detective story, this is a story about the making of a detective... William Warwick has always wanted to be a detective, and decides, much to his...

Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr's internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her...

'A spellbinding read ... the glamour of early Sixties showbiz' LOUISE CANDLISH 'Mesmerising and powerful ... an extraordinary sense of time and place' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'A stylish and page-turning mystery'...

How do you find the courage to make your own life? An electrifying novel about first love set in 1960s London and Paris from multiple bestseller, Rose Tremain 'Gorgeous' Observer...

In his most exhilarating novel yet, Britain's greatest storyteller transports you from the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and...

Some houses have their secrets. But so do some people . . . From Jenny Quintana, the bestselling author of The Missing Girl and Our Dark Secret, comes The Hiding...

Now the hit ITV true crime drama DES, starring David Tennant, and the follow-up documentary The Real 'Des' The definitive story of the Dennis Nilsen case featured in BBC's The...

25th anniversary edition of the bestselling debut about a party you'll never forget THE SMASH-HIT STORY OF LOVE, FRIENDS AND FLATSHARES TURNS 25 Meet the residents of 31 Alamanac Road...

An intensely moving novel about three friends living in political exile and the emotional homeland that deep friendships can provide - from the Booker-shortlisted, Pulitzer prize-winning author Khaled and Mustafa...

In his most exhilarating novel yet, Britain's greatest storyteller transports you from the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and...

Partly autobiographical, this is the second title in Judith Kerr's internationally acclaimed trilogy of books following the life of Anna through war-torn Germany, to London during the Blitz and her...

Winner of the Fingerprint Award for Thriller of the Year THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND...

As England's cricket team compete for the Ashes in Australia, ex-England spinner Phil Tufnell is enjoying life as a retired cricketer and national treasure. When the sporting legend hung up...

Ticket to the World is a joyous, nostalgic celebration of 80s culture from one man at the centre of it all. New Year's Eve, 1979. My family and I stand...

PRE-ORDER THE INSTITUTE , THE NEW HIGH-CONCEPT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BY KATHERINE BRADLEY, OUT SPRING 2026. 'Frightening and timely, Bradley's The Sisterhood is the book everyone should read this year. If...

'Atmospheric and foreboding this is the perfect contemporary homage to the gothic tradition.' - The Sun Beneath the surface lies a terrible secret... Hollywood, 1975: Tragedy sends troubled film star...

PRE-ORDER THE INSTITUTE , THE NEW HIGH-CONCEPT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BY KATHERINE BRADLEY, OUT SPRING 2026. 'Frightening and timely, Bradley's The Sisterhood is the book everyone should read this year. If...

From the greatest living Irish author, a brilliant and moving novel about fame, sexual power, and a daughter's search to understand her mother's hidden truths 'Written with all the ingenuity...

Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize, and a Daily Telegraph and BBC History Magazine Book of the Year. On the night of 23 February 1820, twenty-five impoverished craftsmen assembled in...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures! The original and classic stories available now in all-new luxurious livery. On a dark November night, Mary Poppins...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures! The original and classic stories available now in all-new luxurious livery. Just when Jane and Michael Banks thought...

A NEW EDITION WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY NEEL MUKHERJEE The international bestseller from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author 'Ghosh has established himself as one of the finest prose writers of his...

A TELEGRAPH BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 'A highly imaginative and thought-provoking way of exploring the personality of a man who, like him or loathe him, left an indelible mark...

WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2020 'This is the story of arguably one of the most important, yet least known, events in modern British history. Lee's journey and fight...

A book that tells the story of London since the Thirties through the 26 streets and stations of the Monopoly board. Acclaimed comic writer Tim Moore travels through the best...

Soon to be a major motion picture, from the producers of the James Bond film series, starring Jude Law and Blake Lively. She has nothing to lose and only revenge...

The secrets of an aristocratic dynasty are about to be revealed... London 1949. The New Look is in, Princess Elizabeth's wedding has raised morale and the capital is filled with...

When Dave Went Up is the fairy-tale story of Wimbledon's famous 1988 FA Cup win over Liverpool, and how a small team overcame the giants of English football. More than...

A beautiful new hardback special edition of an iconic and timeless classic, celebrating 90 years of the world's favourite Nanny. The original and classic story of the world's most famous...

The first novel in the celebrated Faith, Hope and Charity trilogy finds Bernard Samson in rural Germany, trying to deliver a Russian defector to London Central Bernard Samson returns to...

A beautiful house boat on the Thames. The chance to fulfil her dreams. A life adventure awaits... from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Katie Fforde. A beautiful Chelsea town house....

An anarchic, intimate, lushly illustrated look at the clothes and lives of the Bloomsbury Group Why do we wear what we wear? To answer this question, we must go back...

Vintage classics presents Martin Amis' London Trilogy- Money, London Fields and The Information WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY RACHEL CUSK Writer, Samson Young, is staring death in the face, and...

Gibbons' semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about three siblings living in a Hampstead Heath cottage 'Don't show proper feelin', does it, not turnin' up for 'is dad's funeral?' Siblings Sophia, Harry and...

From the greatest living Irish author, a brilliant and moving novel about fame, sexual power, and a daughter's search to understand her mother's hidden truths 'Written with all the ingenuity...

Our foremost storyteller returns with an audacious new novel, Machines Like Me. **Number One Sunday Times Bestseller** Charlie, drifting through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda,...

'A true story, a murder story, a love story and a thriller bursting with humour, sex and often dazzling language' Independent Writer, Samson Young, is staring death in the face,...

The search for a missing artist draws Donald Langham and Ralph Ryland into London's criminal underworld, with deadly consequences. London. April, 1957. Private investigator Donald Langham is approached by retired...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures!The original and classic stories available now in all-new luxurious livery. Just when Jane and Michael Banks thought she...

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year' Sunday Telegraph'On nearly every page a random...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures!The original and classic stories available now in all-new luxurious livery. On a dark November night, Mary Poppins returns...

From September 1940 until May 1941, Britain - especially Greater London - suffered heavily under a barrage of day and night-time raids by the then mighty Luftwaffe; raids which killed...

**An Irish Times best book of 2024 so far**"A very early candidate for the crime novel of the year" IRISH TIMESLive Aid, July 1985. The great and the good of...

'A spellbinding read ... the glamour of early Sixties showbiz' LOUISE CANDLISH'Mesmerising and powerful ... an extraordinary sense of time and place' ELLY GRIFFITHS'A stylish and page-turning mystery' RACHEL HORE'Gripping...