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The Beguiled by Thomas Cullinan is a psychological suspense novel set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. When an injured Union soldier is found in the Virginia woods, he is brought to a...

The Sharing Knife Volume One: Beguilement is an epic fantasy novel by Lois McMaster Bujold. Fawn Bluefield's life is about to take a dramatic turn as she embarks on a journey beyond her family's farm...

Beguiled: Eden to Armageddon Volume 1 offers a unique perspective on your life's journey. By committing to study its contents, you can become an informed and educated individual with a newfound...

David Lauriston's life is about to become complicated again. Two years after their last encounter, he finds himself face to face with Lord Murdo Balfour in Edinburgh, where the King is set to make...

Charley Harper's serigraphs are a masterclass in simplicity and elegance. With over 110 works featured in this revised edition of Beguiled by the Wild, American artist Charley Harper (1922-2007)...

Beguiling Miss Bennet Stories Inspired by the Work of Jane AustenA collection of short stories that explore the complexities of family, love and secrets. These tales are woven together by a common...

Anthony Benson agrees to his brother's challenge without fully hearing the terms, driven by his attraction to a redhead across the room. He believes it will be easy to win over the lady, Viscount...

Ordinary People and Extraordinary Evil: A Report on the Beguilings of Evil by Fred Emil Katz. This thought-provoking book explores the complex relationship between ordinary people and their capacity...

Lady Eustacia Cavanaugh's plan to further emerging musicians' careers is a bold move, one that requires a musical lure to tempt the ton. She sets her sights on the reclusive Marquess of Albury,...

Discover the uplifting and escapist debut that will draw you in and keep you there. William Woolf's life as a letter detective is turned upside down by a series of mysterious letters addressed to 'My...

Defiance Dayne's life after forty is about to get a whole lot more complicated. As a newly indoctrinated witch and one of only three charmlings in the world, she's got a target on her back - and a...

The Book of Eve: A Dark and Ancient Power In the heart of a convent, a mysterious book holds a dark and ancient power. Beatrice, the librarian, has long found solace in her manuscripts, but when two...

The Book of Eve is a dark and ancient tale of power and obsession. When a mysterious book is pressed into the hands of a convent librarian, its pages begin to exert a strange and malevolent influence...

Elizabeth von Arnim: A Life of Glamour and Literary Genius Elizabeth von Arnim was an extraordinary woman who lived during a time of great change and glamour. Born in Australia, she discovered...

The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews is a spellbinding mystery and a story of impossible things. In Norfolk, 1643, Thomas Treadwater returns home to find his family in turmoil. His father is dying, his...

In Victorian England, a world of dark secrets and deadly obsessions thrived. For twin sisters Keziah and Tilly Lovell, life was a never-ending tour of rural fairgrounds and glamorous London theatres...

The Sweetheart List by Jill Shalvis is a heartwarming novel about fresh starts and second chances. Harper Shaw's life falls apart, prompting her to leave behind everything that doesn't spark joy and...

Alexandra Shulman's memoir is a thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of clothes and how we wear them. Part fashion history, part social commentary, the book delves into the emotions,...

The Sound of Music Story: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of a beloved film. Tom Santopietro's in-depth exploration of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical delves into the real-life story of...

Schottenfreude: a unique dictionary that explores the quirks of life through the German language. Ben Schott's creation offers a fascinating insight into the idiosyncrasies of human experience, with...

Revenge of the Scapegoat is a darkly hilarious novel about familial trauma, chronic illness, and contemporary art. Caren Beilin's biting satire joyfully embraces the strange and fantastical, drawing...

Blue Beard: A Dark and Beguiling Tale When secrets are hidden behind a mask of charm and magic, danger can lurk beneath. This beguiling tale tells the story of Blue Beard, a magician whose mysterious...

Experience the haunting and thought-provoking world of early 20th century Japan through three unforgettable short stories.Penguin Modern brings together Nagai's Behind the Prison, Uno's Closet LLB,...

Sofia Coppola's films are often misunderstood as lacking substance, but this insightful study reveals a rich and complex oeuvre that challenges traditional notions of feminism and film. Anna Backman...

This beguiling collection of short stories is inhabited by an amazing menagerie of creatures from myth, legend and dark imagination. Chosen and introduced by Neil Gaiman, it showcases a diverse range...

The Book of Thunks by Ian Gilbert is a thought-provoking gift book that challenges your perspectives and encourages critical thinking. It presents a series of beguiling questions about everyday...

The Conference of the Birds is an epic poem about the soul's search for meaning. Written by Attar, it recounts the perilous journey of birds to Mount Qaf in search of their king, Simorgh.This...

Warning: Do Not Open This Book! is a humorous and interactive romp with inventive illustrations from Eisner Award-winning comic artist Matthew Forsythe. The book looks like a normal book, but be...

Stevie Smith's poetry is a masterclass in tone-shifting, taking readers on a journey from comedy to tragedy and back again. Her satirical and mischievous style is both unsettling and beguiling, as...

Brontorina knows that she is meant to be a ballerina. A lovable and determined heroine, she has talent outmatched only by her charm.Accompanied by Randy Cecil's beguiling illustrations, this...

Elsewhere is a collection of nine stories that explore isolation and dispossession in unexpected ways. Yan Ge's witty and wondrous tales range from contemporary to ancient, real to surreal.In these...

Bedtime for Frances is a gentle and humorous tale that has been a favorite for over thirty years. In this first book in the series, Frances the little badger delays her bedtime with requests for...

The Gatekeeper by Renee Rose A young woman's fragile life is turned upside down when she becomes the captive of a ruthless crime lord. With her beauty and beguiling nature, she poses a threat to his...

Danielle Dutton's Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other presents new models for how literature might work in our fractured times. Her writing is protean and beguiling, using different styles and spaces of...

Hand-tinted postcard images from the early 20th Century showcase women's beach fashion in bold and flirtatious poses. Snapshots of modest and daring individuals, some even revealing a hint of skin,...

Written on the Body is a sensual and philosophical exploration of love in all its forms. A quiet English suburb provides the backdrop for a passionate affair between two individuals, whose...

The Deptford Trilogy by Robertson Davies A complex and intriguing tale unfolds as the lives of three individuals become inextricably linked. A snowball's trajectory sets off a chain of events that...

The Girl Who Was Convinced Beyond All Reason That She Could FlyA young girl's flights of fancy are her only escape in this haunting and beguiling novel. Eggs, a homeless girl with a conviction that...

This gorgeous archival hardcover collection brings together the most renowned and celebrated comic strip in the art form's history, featuring its madcap animal inhabitants. The Krazy Kat Sunday...

Adrienne Sharp's White Swan, Black Swan is a beautifully crafted collection of stories that explore the world of ballet with breathtaking perception. With art, passion and history intersecting in...

Beguiling stories of Black women and girls navigating the complexities of desire, identity, and community.This collection of nine stories explores the raw and tender places where women dare to follow...

This enchanting anthology brings together exceptional stories and poems to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Harold Bloom's carefully selected works will amuse, challenge, and beguile readers with...

Nine stories of dispossession and longing from a literary star's English-language debut. Yan Ge's Elsewhere is a collection of nine iridescent, beguiling, witty and wonderful tales that explore the...

When I Am Big is a charming counting book that encourages young children to explore their imagination and creativity as they grow up. With its adventurous child at the helm, this beguiling story...

Justine is a painting that has become a woman of beguiling beauty. Her story is one of obsession and identity, set against the backdrop of contemporary London. A man's desire for Justine becomes...

The Gathering Tide by Karen Lloyd is a deeply personal and evocative account of Morecambe Bay's coastline. Through a series of walks that take in its beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes,...

Set in far-northern Russia, Zinaida Longortova's Blue River is a poignant novella that explores the intricate bonds between humans and nature. Drawing from her own childhood experiences, she weaves...

Happiness is the debut collection from Jack Underwood, a bright and beguiling exploration of life's strangeness. These poems worry at the world, surreally confronting us with the 'reservoir of...

In these stories of the impossible, Sally Emerson masterfully weaves the eerie and supernatural into everyday life. Her tales of ordinary people facing extraordinary forces beyond their control are...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Islands in the Stream is a captivating tale of adventure and art. First published posthumously in 1970, this novel follows the fortunes of an artist and...

Time and the Gods An Omnibus is a captivating collection of fantastical tales from the renowned author Lord Dunsany. Spanning dreamworlds, magic, and the enchanting realm of Faerie, this entrancing...

Carol Ann Duffy invites you to enter a magical world where every window on Advent Street holds a special gift. As you step inside, you'll discover enchanting illustrations and beguiling words that...

Flyaway by Kathleen Jennings is a stunning debut that weaves together transformation, enchantment, and the emotional truths of family history. A beguiling story of eerie dogs, vanished schools,...

Vivek Shraya's debut theatrical work is a raw and honest exploration of the search for one's authentic voice. How to Fail as a Popstar is a poignant reflection on the power of pop culture, dreams,...

A stunning debut story collection from Claire Keegan, exploring human longing and fallibility in all its variety. This remarkable sequence of stories showcases Keegan's skill in illuminating the...

The Talented Mr Ripley: Play (Screen and Cinema) A gripping stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's crime novel, this play explores the complex morality of its enigmatic protagonist. Tom Ripley is...

Arresting and dark, The Puzzle Wood is a tale of madness, murder, and disputed inheritances, with hints of the supernatural. In the woods, something is stirring. Miss Catherine Symonds arrives at...

American print advertising in its most vibrant form. This 40th edition of Mid-Century Ads showcases thousands of images from the 1950s and '60s, a time when consumerism was at its peak. Digitally...

Stephen Tobolowsky's memoir is a beguiling series of stories that combine biography and essay. With a tone both hilarious and introspective, he recounts his life as a character actor, sharing tales...

John Wood and Paul Harrison are known for their playful and beguiling video works, which showcase their economy of execution and sense of humour. This publication documents their work to date,...

William Butler Yeats's Collected Poems is a stunning collection of the greatest lyric poet Ireland has produced. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, features an...

Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told: Tales of Murder and Mayhem Ripped from the Front PageThis collection of true crime stories will leave no doubt about the verdict if reading this genre is a...

At 26, Cat Marnell was an associate beauty editor at Lucky magazine. Behind the glamour, she struggled with addiction and self-loathing. Her life became a cycle of parties and pills, while she held...

Kurt Jackson's Botanical Landscape is a collection of works that celebrate the diversity of the plant kingdom. The artist and environmentalist draws inspiration from day-to-day plants, as well as...

A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear A charming collection of limericks and illustrations created to amuse children. First published in 1846, this book has been enchanting readers with its fun, lyrical,...

Ken Liu's debut collection of short stories explores the intersection of magic and reality. This thought-provoking anthology presents sixteen tales that are both profound and beguiling, often with...

A collection of 16 traditional tales from Indian folklore brings wit and magic to life. Transcribed by Indian and English folklorists in the nineteenth century, these stories feature epic quests,...

A beautiful little book in every way, The Book of Wild Flowers is a celebration of British wild flowers and their place in the landscape. Illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks explore...

Sindbad the Sailor and Other Stories from the Arabian NightsLaurence Housman's beautifully illustrated edition brings to life four enchanting tales from one of literature's most enduring collections...

Annelyse Gelman's poetry collection Everyone I Love Is a Stranger to Someone skillfully blends wit and tenderness, taking readers on an entrancing journey through the complexities of human experience...

Little Teeka thought she had to be firm with the reindeer to get them ready for Santa's important flight. However, when her bossy yelling only got their antlers tangled up, she knew she had to try...

Strangers at the Port by Lauren Aimee Curtis is an enchanting novel about myth and memory, suspicion and dislocation, emigrants and explorers. Set on a remote island, the story explores the ineffable...

A sweeping family drama spanning centuries and continents, Just Another Century is an inspiring epic tale that follows two dynasties as their lives intertwine. At its heart is a charming love story...

A passionate new tale from Johanna Lindsey brings together a dangerous gunfighter and a beautiful outlaw in a thrilling pursuit. Degan Grant is tasked with apprehending three outlaws, but one woman...

This long-awaited translation of Confessions brings to life the beguiling world of late antiquity. Written by one of the greatest saints in Christendom, Augustine's masterpiece is an original work of...

Celtic Weird Tales of Wicked Folklore and Dark MythologyTwenty-one enthralling tales of twisted creatures, sins against nature, and pagan revenants have been passed down through generations, drawing...

The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology by Snorri Sturluson is a collection of enthralling stories that chronicle the victories and tragedies of both gods and men. From the dawn of the world's...

The second novel in Armistead Maupin's beloved Tales of the City series continues to entertain and illuminate. In this glittering comedy of manners, the eccentric tenants of 28 Barbary Lane embark on...

Georges Bizet's Carmen is a story of fatal attraction between a beguiling gypsy and a passionate soldier who falls under her spell. The opera pulses with seduction, obsession, and deadly betrayal.The...

A cloudless summer day in 1900, and the students of Appleyard College for Young Ladies had chosen the perfect picnic spot at Hanging Rock. After lunch, a group of three girls decided to explore the...

Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes is a charming account of Robert Louis Stevenson's twelve-day adventure through the French countryside. The journey was set at pace by Modestine, a stubborn but...

Upside Dawn is a collection of short comics stories that blend genres and mashing up low and high brow culture. Norwegian cartoonist Jason's signature dry wit and elegantly minimalist style shine...

A slim and stunning portrait of marriage, Dept. of Speculation is a beguiling rumination on intimacy, trust, faith, knowledge, and the universal shipwreck that unites us all. The author's code name...

This long-awaited translation of Confessions brings to life the beguiling world of late antiquity. A foundational work of literature, it is the first autobiography ever written and has influenced...

A mesmerising collection of stories about love. In his characteristic prose, Bernhard Schlink explores the complexities of human relationships, revealing characters and situations haunted by betrayal...

Ravel A Novel by Jean Echenoz is a beguiling and original portrait of the musical genius Maurice Ravel. In 1928, Ravel embarked on a triumphant grand tour of the United States aboard the luxury liner...

Song of the Huntress is a captivating folkloric fantasy that weaves together magic, myth, and a fierce love story. Set against the backdrop of medieval Britain, this epic tale follows two great...

Grace Bernard has lost everything, and she will stop at nothing to get revenge. In this darkly comedic debut novel, she takes aim at her family - and the world - with a twisted sense of humour.With a...

The Cat Who Taught Zen is a beautifully illustrated tale of a cat's remarkable adventure. A wise cat hears of a solitary ancient pine, deep in a forest, where infinite wisdom may be found. As he...

Discover the complexities of one of Shakespeare's most iconic characters, King Richard III, in this authoritative edition of the play.James R Siemon's insightful analysis explores the enduring appeal...

The Little Book of Spiders by Simon Pollard is a charming and informative guide to the world's spiders. With its richly illustrated pages and beautifully designed cover, this pocket-size book is...

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings is an enchanting anthology of short stories that reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia. Sixteen extraordinary authors, including New York Times...

Farewell, Brindavoine is a riotous action-adventure comedy by French cartooning master Tardi. In 1914, Lucien Brindavoine's life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger visits his flat...

Tanith Lee's Phantasya is a captivating collection of nineteen tales that span thirty-one years of her remarkable writing career. This anthology features four previously unpublished stories,...

Secularism in Antebellum America by John Lardas Modern explores the connections between secular ideology and technological advancements in 19th-century America. The book uncovers surprising links...

Rome, the Eternal City, has a rich history that spans over 2,500 years. This comprehensive guidebook takes you on a journey through Rome's many layers of history, exploring its streets, museums,...

The Word Museum: A Gallery of Witty Words and Whimsical Phrases Assembled from the vast and ever-changing English language, this collection of archaic words and phrases offers a fascinating glimpse...

A Sabbatical in Leipzig by Adrian Duncan is a novel that explores the complexities of mental health and relationships through the eyes of its protagonist. The story follows Michael, who has spent...

A beautifully written novel of a troubled marriage, set against the backdrop of Trinidad's lush landscape and growing political unrest. Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping...

Geraldine Clarkson's debut collection is a remarkable exploration of the human experience. Her poems roam freely, taking in subjects as diverse as South American monasteries and the shores of memory,...