British & Irish History

One night can change your life. Forever. 'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review 'Hugely immersive and emotional' Reader Review 'An emotional...

The new novel from bestselling author Graham Norton Carol is a divorced teacher living in a small town in Ireland, her only son now grown. A second chance at love...

'Magnificent.' Irish Times'Much to savour.' The Times'An event in Irish culture.' TLSThe collected letters of John McGahern, 'one of the greatest writers of our era' (Hilary Mantel) and 'the most...

Frankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now in her eighties, she finds it easier...

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2025, SCOTSMAN BOOKS OF 2025, COUNTRY LIFE BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025* 'Packed with anecdote and colour, it's...

'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' - Liz Nugent Two women, decades apart, united by hope. All Caroline wants is to be a...

THE NUMBER 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 An Irish Times Book of the Year 2024 Ireland is a strikingly...

`Belfast Transport' is the story of public transport in Belfast from the horse buses of the 1860s to the Metro buses which were introduced in 2005. It is a fascinating...

The thirty-fifth mystery in Peter Tremayne's long-standing and much-loved series, featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister Fidelma. Autumn, AD 672. While out walking, Abbot Brocc was shocked to encounter the sinister...

'I loved it - another hugely satisfying read from Roisin' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon Affair Three great loves. Two very different countries. One step closer to finding her...

"It seemed like a good idea at the time". With these words young Australian veterinarian Jack Ayerbe takes up the challenge of transferring from a cosy London practice treating domestic...

"A Short History of Ireland stands out for its brevity, but also for its accessibility. . . . A solid introduction not only to the key events and themes of...

Death is a whisper in the Anglo-Saxon world. But on a remote island, off the coast of County Mayo, it has a louder voice. The local radio station runs a...

This beautifully illustrated book portrays Ireland at the beginning of the twentieth century. The pictures are the work of artist, Francis S Walker. Walkers captures the indomitable Irish spirit in...

Great Irish Speeches contains 50 of the most stirring and memorable speeches in Irish history. From the political oratories of Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael Collins and Eamon De Valera to...

*WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL PFD QUEER FICTION PRIZE* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE DISCOVERIES AWARD* An arresting, unmissable debut novel shortlisted for the Women's Prize Discoveries award - an exploration...

'The stories are rich in dialogue - indeed on many pages there is only dialogue - while the quick exchange of words beats out the rhythm of history on the...

'M for Magnificent ! Heart-breaking, heart-warming, and hilarious . . . a glorious debut' Ruth Hogan, bestselling author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS Meet the Augustts: a loving, Irish...

THE BRAND NEW STRAFFORD AND QUIRKE MURDER MYSTERY FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOW . A CHILLING MUST-READ. 'Haunting . . . compelling.' DAILY MAIL 'Banville is one of my...

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST DEBUT OF 2025 MairA (c)ad works all hours in a run-down West End theatre's wardrobe department, her whole existence made up of threads and needles, running...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023: NATURE AND TRAVEL When Kerri and her partner M moved to a small, remote railway cottage...

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST DEBUT OF 2025 MairA (c)ad works all hours in a run-down West End theatre's wardrobe department, her whole existence made up of threads and needles, running...

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2024 A BBC BEST BOOK OF 2024 In thirteenth-century Ireland, a woman with power is a woman to be feared. When a young Alice...

The story of an Irish priest's fight to help the persecuted people of an island off Ireland's west coast. Father Diarmuid O'Peicin found the islanders of Tory Island, living in...

Marco Polo Spiral Guides are for travellers who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting...

Micheal Burns lives alone in his family's bungalow at the end of Kerry Head in Ireland. It is a picturesque place, but the cliffs have a darker side to them:...

Since the success of "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" in 1964, Brian Friel has written over twenty plays, successively confirming his reputation as a major dramatist of the twentieth century. But...

A spirited and essential companion to Orwell and his works, covering all the novels and major essays An intellectual who hated intellectuals, a socialist who didn't trust the state-our foremost...

The definitive guide to the stone circles of Britain and Ireland From Stonehenge and the Ring of Brogdar to the Rollright Stones and Avebury, the British and Irish Isles are...

He's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The seventh book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Magic is a disease. Across the land, normal people are...

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Cork, Kerry &...

This is the story of how a small island on the edge of Europe became one of the world's major tax havens. From global corporations such as Apple and Google,...

Ireland has been marketed as the poster boy of EU austerity. EU elites and neoliberal commentators claim that the country's ability to suffer economic pain will attract investors and generate...

Born in 1868 and executed by the British in 1916 for his role in the Easter Rising, the work of Irish national hero James Connolly has long been misunderstood. From...

The Irish have always been a travelling people. In the centuries after the fall of Rome, Irish missionaries carried the word of Christianity throughout Europe, while soldiers and mariners from...

The screenplay of the latest macabre and haunting comedy from the writer of In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Winner: Best Screenplay, BAFTAs 2023 Winner: Best Screenplay, Golden...

'This is a gem. Kate Atkinson fans will love it' Irish Independent In a world of lonely hearts, are there enough happy endings to go around? Marriage matchmaker seeks assistant;...

The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was an era of continuity as well as change. Though properly portrayed as the era of 'Protestant Ascendancy' it embraces two phases - the eighteenth...

He's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The eighth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Two wars rage. One is a war between Sanctuaries -...

He's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The ninth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must track...

The razor-sharp, violent and darkly comic second novel from actor, comedian and writer Ardal O'Hanlon. Dove Connolly is dead. That's not good for anyone in Tullyanna, never mind Dove. Now...

The book titled Contemplating Ireland by the author James Gleason. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information.

Story of Danny Butler, a Catholic from Belfast, who unsuccessfully sought political asylum in New Zealand.

The book titled Rivers of Ireland: Flyfisher's Guide by the author Peter O'Reilly. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

This fascinating study reveals the desperate plight of the poor, illegitimate and abused children in an Irish society that claimed to "cherish" and hold them sacred, but in fact marginalised...

The third gripping novel in this highly acclaimed and brilliantly realised seriesFor readers who loved Andrew Miller's historical novels, Francis Spufford's Golden Hill or Leonora Nattrass's Lawrence Jago seriesNominee for...

The first definitive account of one of Ireland's most controversial business stories Founded in 2009 by the enigmatic Paddy Cosgrave, Web Summit started as a 150-person meet up in Dublin....