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'This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction' The TimesAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling SIX TUDOR QUEENS series, relates one of the...

'This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction' The Times Alison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of...

Provence, May 1889. The hospital of Saint-Paul-de Mausole is home to the mentally ill. An old monastery, it sits at the foot of Les Alpilles mountains amongst wheat fields, herbs...

'Hay sets a cracking pace... with plenty of twists and a great deal of fun, this is the perfect holiday read' Guardian'Delightfully mischievous' The Times'Punch-the-air good, the Edwardian heist novel...

A massive novel of World War II Los Angeles. The crowning work of an American master.It is January, 1942. Torrential rainstorms hit L.A. A body is unearthed in Griffith Park....

'Victoria Hislop's view of history in her novels is, like the writer herself, a compassionate and generous one' Scotsman The gripping new novel by Sunday Times Number One bestseller Victoria...

'A must for Tudor fans everywhere' Tracy Borman'Thrilling, captivating . . . unforgettable' Kate Williams'A gripping story that's underpinned by a wealth of research . . . this is Alison...

Summer 1630. The Swedish army is fighting its way down through Germany, with Jack Fiskardo and his company of scouts, or 'discoverers', fighting the guerrilla war ahead of the main...

A family torn apart. A daughter determined to stay together.When the parish guardians send Lydia, daughter of convict James Knowles, to be an apprentice in the cotton mill at Caton,...

Sister Fidelma returns in REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of DEATH OF A HERETIC, THE HOUSE OF DEATH, and THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR....

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!Book 7 in The Long War series from the master of historical fiction, Christian CameronWhen the dust settled and the blood dried after the Battle of Plataea,...

'Marlow has a poetic eye . . . But it's her mix of detective story and Gothic ghosts, ancient folk legends and lingering wartime trauma, that lift the book' Financial...

'Stylish and raw . . . seizes the reader's sympathy and does not let go'Anne Enright, Booker Prize-winning author of The GatheringEast Anglia, 1645. Martha Hallybread, a midwife, healer and...

'A magnificent novel. I loved it to its bones' EMMA STONEX'Completely absorbing' LISSA EVANS'A lively, funny, forgiving novel' PATRICK GALE'A rich and tender story of kindness and compassion' RUTH HOGANIn...

'An expansive novel reminiscent of the literary breadth, humanity, and historical depth found in Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate' Christophe Boltanski, winner of the 2015 Prix Femina for The Safe...

Some secrets last for generations . . . 'Deliciously twisty' HEATHER DARWENT'Full of mystery' ANITA FRANK'A wonderfully twisting tale of family secrets' REBECCA NETLEYA bewitching and haunting story of family...

'Delightful ... William Neilson continues to exhibit basically all of the virtues. He's brave, stoical, generous, truthful, constant, protective towards the weak and honourable to a fault. Yet entirely likeable....

The perfect book club read FOR FANS OF CELESTE NG and MIN JIN LEE.'A riveting mother-daughter tale' Elle'Spellbinding and intricately layered' E.M. Tran 'A gripping tale about motherhood' Heat'This novel...

'Lyrically imaginative . . . enthralling' GUARDIANBefore she was the legendary Persian queen who spun a thousand tales, Shaherazade was a girl who saw something she shouldn't have.She told the...

A SUNDAY TIMES MUST READS PICK"Boundless imagination and a vibrant style . . . a heroine of unforgettable grit" DAVID GROSSMAN"A story of great beauty and surprise" GARY SHTEYNGARTThe townsfolk...

'Tender, evocative' TLS'Richly engaging' SpectatorA Radio 4 Serial Fiction Book of the Week 'A characteristically tender novel about a young man growing up in the shadow of one war and...

"Fans of codebreakers, spies, and Cold War dramas will be entrapped by Reay's tale of courage, love, and honor set against the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall." -...

"Filled with vivid details, shocking truths, and two sly, strong women who bring panache and humor to every scene. I'm simply in awe of the masterful, magical way Lauren Willig...

An evocative, unputdownable novel about the infamous Salome. Discover the woman behind the myth, in this epic and opulent novel, perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller, Philippa Gregory...

One of Britain's outstanding historical writers delivers a romantic and picaresque masterpiece that tells the fascinating story of William Neilson. In 1720, the young William Neilson leaves Edinburgh to make...

'Touching and heartwarming . . . get those tissues ready' - Jill Mansell'A warm and tender tale about the power of books' - Ruth HoganAs the bombs began to fall,...

The thrilling saga of a man who must battle against the odds to reunite the family he has split asunder, from the Number One bestselling author Josephine Cox.Can he find...

The thrilling and unputdownable new novel from bestselling author of The Clockwork Girl, Anna Mazzola!'Vividly alive with menace, magic, and mystery' ESSIE FOX'A vivid and atmospheric historical adventure' DAILY MAIL'A...

The brand new series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novels . . . 1919: The war is over, but peace...

'Like Olga Tokarczuk, najder has written a novel about a Europe that has lost its diversity and has beendestroyed by fascism, communism and, in recent times, nationalism ... a modern...

The thrilling second book in New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan's amazing new high concept series, The Scandalous Ladies of London, which chronicles the lives of a group of...

"The thing I love about Connie Briscoe now is the same thing I've always loved about Connie Briscoe-she writes highly commercial, pacey, character-driven stories. She was made for domestic suspense."...

The basis for the Disney-produced series on Hulu The Lions of Sicily"A blazing epic of countless twists and turns."-Le Figaro"A compelling combination of historical sweep and family drama" -Kirkus ReviewsFrom...

Special unjacketed hardback edition of the prelude to J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition of The Silmarillion features the complete work with a unique cover...

For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in...

Inspired by the true events of the most notorious evictions in Irish history... 1861, Donegal, IrelandTen years ago Declan Conaghan's father died in the Great Famine, and since then, Declan...

  Don't miss the third adrenaline-filled, action-adventure in the Joe Mason series! When Joe Mason agrees to transport a priceless gold basin to its new owner, the ex-MI5 operative arrives...

The Vinland Viking Saga: Book 3 Anja has just settled into a new life on the silver shores of Vinland with her beloved, Bjorn.But then a local warrior bursts onto...

Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!A Times Historical Crime Novel of the year 'An absolute delight in a series that goes from strength to strength' S. G. McLean, prize-winning...

'Simply the most consistently inventive, brilliant, curious and creative writer going' GILLIAN FLYNN'Delightfully disturbing' iNEWS'A blood-soaked, gothic nightmare' FINANCIAL TIMES From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and...

A Gilded Age Retelling of My Fair Lady Arriving into English society from the drawing rooms of New York, Miss Florence Wakechild desires nothing less than the marriage her father...

THE Book Advent Calendar for book lovers - now available only at bookgrocer.com! This is our Advent Historical Fiction Book Box for 2025, perfect for readers who love to embark...

Could she be the secret daughter of the Prince of Wales In this dazzling novel by the author of Sisters of the Resistance, a young woman seeks to discover the...

For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in...

*Aurora Award winner*Love, heroism and the supernatural collide in the midst of war. 'Paranormal elements are expertly woven with real history to create a convincing and exciting tale' Guardian'A darker...

Freedom is a pipe dream. At least, that's what Olivia Cruikshank believes. Transported to Van Diemen's Land for petty theft, she has lost all hope. Six years in and out...

"Divakaruni tells the story of India's independence through the eyes of three sisters, each of whom is uniquely different, with her own desires and flaws. I cheered for them and...

From seven bestselling authors, including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn, comes a gripping and vividly imagined novel following an epic struggle of rebellion against the might of Rome.Britannia: land...