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Published in 2002, Madame Bovary is a groundbreaking novel that revolutionized the art of storytelling. Gustave Flaubert's masterpiece tells the story of Emma Bovary, a young woman living in...

Revolution's a bloodthirsty business. In this thrilling tale, aristocrat vampires face the guillotine in revolutionary France. The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are determined to rescue them, and...

Edmund Blunden's autobiography is a powerful and poignant account of his experiences as an infantry subaltern in France and Flanders during the First World War. The book recounts the disastrous...

In January 1410, King Henry IV's reign is brought to an abrupt end by an unknown illness. As a result, England teeters on the brink of chaos, with various factions vying for power and control...

Managing Football: A comprehensive analysis of the business challenges facing football managers worldwide. Edited by two leading experts in football business management, this book brings together a...

A Foreign Field by Ben Macintyre is a gripping tale of survival, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of World War I. In August 1914, four young British soldiers find themselves stranded...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Victorian London and the port cities of England and France, Master of His Fate is a historical saga that explores the complexities of family, power, and ambition...

The Jeep has become an iconic symbol of military vehicles, synonymous with reliability and versatility. Its widespread use during World War II, from the D-Day landings to the Eastern Front, is a...

The BTEC First Business Student Book provides comprehensive support for learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Business specification. The book covers three mandatory units and a range of...

The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie is a gripping mystery that follows Belgian detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a gruesome crime in France. Upon his arrival at the scene, Poirot...

The Celebration of Christmas In Europe and America: Yuletide Traditions From Many LandsExplore the rich history of Christmas across Europe, from ancient Yuletide festivals to the traditions of...

Published in three stunning clothbound volumes, this translation of Marcel Proust's masterpiece is a profound reflection on art, time, memory, self, and loss. The second volume includes The...

Frances Hardinge's Island of Whispers is a haunting fairy tale of ghosts and magic, set against the eerie backdrop of an island where the dead must not linger. The very sight of their ghosts can be...

A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf is a powerful essay that explores the limitations of womanhood in the early twentieth century. With its striking prose and poetic license, Woolf makes a...

Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life as a baker by day and spy by night. She's in Paris for the World Fair, where inventors from around the world have gathered to showcase their latest...

Eleanor of Aquitaine rides through France in 1152, fleeing her shattered marriage and seeking a new path. Her goal is to return to her duchy and marry Henry Plantagenet, a union that will forge a...

A novel of tremendous beauty, Never Anyone But You is a powerful and moving story. In 20th-century France, two young women, Suzanne and Lucie, embark on a clandestine love affair that sets them on a...

The ultimate guide to wine has been expanded and updated. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of wine. With its inventive and...

Mary, Queen of Scots, is a queen of two worlds. By day, she is the jewel of the French court, but by night, she is a shape-shifter, an Eðian. In a kingdom where Verities rule, her secret could cost...

The Douai Martyrs are a group of 159 men who were martyred for the Catholic Faith in England and Wales between 1577 and 1680. Trained at Douai College in northern France, they risked their lives by...

Death on the Nile meets Downton Abbey in this gripping tale of friendship, scholarship, love and family. The Visitors is based on a true story of discovery, set against the backdrop of Egypt's Valley...

Mrs. Hemingway is a luminous and intoxicating portrayal of real lives with rare intimacy. In the summer of 1926, Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley travel from Paris to a villa in southern France,...

A group of siblings spend their first holiday together alone in France, navigating their complicated family dynamics and personal struggles. As they try to find their place within each other's lives,...

The Spy Who Loved: The Untold Story of Churchill's Favourite Secret AgentChristine Granville, codename The Spy Who Loved, was a remarkable woman who defied the odds to become MI6's first female...

Discover the remarkable true story of a young girl who led France to independence from English rule.Against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War, Diane Stanley brings to life the story of a...

Henri Déricourt: Double or Triple Agent by Bunny RymillsDuring World War Two, Frank 'Bunny' Rymills flew on top secret missions into France from RAF Tempsford and RAF Tangmere, carrying secret agents...

Fortress Europe: The Atlantic Wall Guns provides a detailed look at the large caliber artillery used by the German Wehrmacht along northern France during World War II. The book explores the massive...

The Golden Mole and Other Living Treasure is a lavishly illustrated collection of the lives of some of the Earth's most astounding animals. A giraffe was once given to the King of France, while a...

Monsieur Lecoq is a collection of mysteries featuring the meticulous detective Monsieur Lecoq, an agent of the French Sûreté. With his scientific approach to solving crimes, Lecoq navigates a series...

Revolution's a bloodthirsty business. In 18th century France, aristocrat vampires face the guillotine, but the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are determined to rescue them. Their latest mission is...

The Pyrenean Haute Route: A 748km Trek Along the France-Spain BorderThis challenging unwaymarked route traverses the Pyrenees from sea to sea, taking you from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to...

Snowdrops from a Curate's Garden is a provocative and humorous collection of erotic prose and verse written by Aleister Crowley. The book's unique structure is framed by a biographical narrative,...

French Children Don't Throw Food is a fascinating exploration of the secrets behind France's well-behaved children. Pamela Druckerman shares her own experiences as a mother and reveals the surprising...

The AnomalyA mind-bending, prize-winning speculative thriller about a mysterious event that changes the lives of everyone on board. During a terrifying storm, Air France flight 006 duplicates,...

Bolt Action: Armies of Germany: Third Edition A comprehensive guide to the German forces in Bolt Action: Third Edition, this supplement provides updated special rules, unit entries, and force...

Container Gardening: Bringing Nature to Your Space A container garden is the perfect solution for those who want to bring some greenery into their lives, even if they don't have a large outdoor space...

De Gaulle, a complex and multifaceted figure, was the architect of France's modern political landscape. His life was marked by contradictions, from his conservative and Catholic upbringing to his...

A beautifully presented collection of Arthurian myths and legends, this edition features a new introduction to the tales of the legendary figure who dominated the era after the Roman Empire and the...

Thomas of Hookton is on a perilous quest to find the grail, the most sacred relic of Christendom. Pursued by his deadliest enemy, Guy Vexille, Thomas leads a campaign of raids in the south of France,...

Late summer 1940 has brought a new threat to Britain. Hitler's forces have conquered France and are now planning to cross the Channel. A group of young refugees, led by a British spy, face a...

The Making of the Creeds by Frances M. Young The development of the two most well-known Christian creeds, the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, is explored in this book. The author explains how...

The Remarkable Ministry of the Golden Candlestick is a collection of visionary teachings from Frances Metcalfe and the members of the Golden Candlestick fellowship. This three-volume compilation...

The Law of Blood: Thinking and Acting as a Nazi by Johann Chapoutot A chilling exploration of the Nazi ideology that drove one of history's most brutal regimes. Johann Chapoutot, one of France's...

A Stormy Peace by David McDine is a meticulously-researched and engaging naval adventure set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. As the fragile peace between nations begins to falter,...

Translated by Richard Wilbur, this collection brings together two of Pierre Corneille's most celebrated plays: Le Cid and The Liar. A tragedy set in Seville, Le Cid explores the consequences of honor...

The D-Day Atlas: Anatomy of the Normandy Campaign This comprehensive study of the D-Day invasion and its aftermath is presented through detailed maps, authoritative text, and contemporary photographs...

A mysterious figure appears in the Arizona desert, with no memory of how he got there. The only clue to his identity is a medieval monastery plan in his pocket. In France, a professor and his...

Arthur Rimbaud's Selected Poems and Letters brings together a unique and innovative body of work, showcasing the poet's extraordinary use of language and form. The collection includes over 100...

A silent valley in southern France is home to an isolated stone farmhouse, its owner haunted by his violent past. His sister, driven by unspoken betrayals, seeks retribution from afar. When a wealthy...

In May 1940, the English Channel feels impossibly narrow as Nazi forces sweep across France. For war veteran John Cook, preparing the resistance effort is a matter of urgency. But when he's tasked...

A shocking new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis. You might forgive, but can you forget? Andee Lawrence is in heaven, or so she thinks. Ex-detective Andee has swapped her old...

When a photograph of a woman from 1944 Cornwall surfaces, it sets off a chain of events that challenges the family's long-held secrets. The image shows Vivienne Hamilton leaving an address associated...

A book is often the perfect remedy for life's hardships. Monsieur Perdu, a literary apothecary, prescribes novels to mend broken hearts and souls from his floating bookstore on the Seine. Using his...

Conspiracy is the fifth book in S. J. Parris's bestselling series, set in 1585 Paris. A city on the edge of catastrophe, King Henri III lives in fear of a coup by the Duke of Guise and his fanatical...

Discover the authentic taste of France with 100 essential recipes from Stephane Nguyen and Kate Blenkiron. This comprehensive cookbook takes you on a culinary journey through the best of French...

A poignant and evocative novel about the struggles of youth in 1990s France. Fourteen-year-old Anthony's simple act of defiance sets off a chain of events that will shape his life for years to come...

The Allure of the Archives by Arlette Farge is a unique exploration of the rewards of historical research and the personal craft of discovery. Through her work, Farge conveys the exhilaration of...

Published in three volumes, this is the first part of Marcel Proust's monumental work, a profound reflection on art, time, memory, self and loss. The novel follows its narrator's experiences as he...

Escape to a summer of romance and indulgence in this delightful novel by Julie Caplin.When Hattie takes a job at a beautiful chateau in the Champagne region of France, she's looking to escape her...

The Complete Grimoire of Pope Honorius is a foundational text of French 'black magic' that dominated European occult practices in the 17th-19th centuries. This grimoire combines conjurations to...

A Sentimental Journey is a novel without a plot, a journey without a destination. It records the adventures of the amiable Parson Yorick as he travels through France and Italy, relishing his...

Behind the scenes of one of history's most infamous regimes, a unique and fascinating figure emerged. Paul-Otto Schmidt, a fluent linguist, served as interpreter to the leader of the Nazi Party,...

The Flowers of Evil is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that shocked 19th-century France with its unflinching portrayal of urban life and its exploration of themes as complex as love, death, and...

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a heartwarming story about a young girl's journey to healing and friendship. Mary Lennox, a lonely and sickly child, finds herself at Misselthwaite...

A new translation of an evocative French novel about a young boy's adventure by the river. Pascalet, a farmboy in southern France, is forbidden to play near the river, but his desire for freedom...

The year is 1798 and the war between England and revolutionary France has reached a stalemate. Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson's squadron is dispatched to investigate rumors of a powerful French fleet,...

A mysterious corpse lies in an ancient tomb beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral, shrouded in secrets that remain unknown. Father Michael Dominic is tasked with uncovering the truth about the deceased, who...

A collection of thought-provoking stories and poems for teens with a conscience. Here I Stand brings together twenty-five leading authors and illustrators to explore the top human rights issues...

Tom Simpson was a man of contradictions, a cyclist who inspired awe and affection for his obsessive will to win, yet was also one of the first to admit to using banned drugs and was accused of fixing...

This is the story of the author's experiences during the final days of World War I, as he fought alongside his comrades in France. The author recounts the harsh realities of war, including the lack...

Sarah Fields is dying and her children strike a bargain with the Immortals: give them one month more, until the moon is full again, to find their little brother so that he may see his mother one last...

RSPB Spotlight Seals offers an in-depth look at the lives of the UK's native Grey and Common Seals. With informative color photos and detailed text, this book explores their unique physical and...

A deeply personal and profound exploration of the Christian faith, Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ is a spiritual guide that has shaped the lives of countless seekers and believers. Written...

The Palace of Versailles: A Story of Power and Glamour This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most famous palace, revealing the high drama and intrigue of the European courts that...

Death and Croissants by Ian Moore is a humorous and engaging mystery set in rural France. When one of Richard's guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper, he is persuaded...

Chateau Reawakening is the story of a couple's remarkable journey to restore an 18th-century French chateau. After discovering the crumbling property, Tim Holding and his fiancée embarked on a...

The Lover Wartime Notebooks: Practicalities A collection of personal meditations from Marguerite Duras, tracing her formative experiences and the personal history behind her bestselling novels. These...

Jacques Cousteau was born under the summer sun in France. As he grew, his love for the sea only deepened, and he dreamed of becoming a manfish - able to breathe beneath the waves and swim with the...

Slow Trains to Venice: A 4,000-Mile Adventure Across Europe by Tom Chesshyre. Embark on a meandering rail journey across Europe with author Tom Chesshyre. Escaping the daily routine for several happy...

Discover the fascinating world of idioms and proverbs from around the globe. Adam Sharp's unique journey takes you to every corner of the earth, revealing unusual insults, quirky expressions, and...

Discover the stunning South Downs National Park in great detail with this 1:25000 scale map of Chichester and its surrounding areas.This detailed and informative map covers Hayling Island, Selsey...

The Life Before Us by Romain Gary In a world of constant change, Momo's life has been shaped by the people and places around him. Now, as he faces a crisis that threatens his own stability, he must...

Robert Desnos: A Surrealist's Poetry This extensive collection brings together nearly 300 poems by one of France's most influential writers of the 20th century, Robert Desnos. A key figure in the...

An Officer and a Spy, the gripping Richard and Judy Book Club favourite, is a tale of deceit and corruption set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France. Georges Picquart, a decorated army...

The Secret World: A History of Intelligence The history of espionage is far older than any of today's intelligence agencies, and yet the long history of intelligence operations has been largely...

Escape to the sun-kissed vineyards of France with Jo Thomas's latest novel, Late Summer in the Vineyard.When Emmy Bridges takes a job at a wine-maker in the charming town of Petit Frère, she's...

The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire by Francesca Cartier Brickell is a captivating biography that delves into the fascinating history of the Cartier jewelry dynasty...

The Mediterranean Sea's diverse marine life is revealed in this updated edition of Marine Life of the Mediterranean. Spanning almost entirely enclosed by land, the region encompasses popular wildlife...

A beautifully illustrated edition of a treasured children's story, featuring the complete and unabridged text of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved tale. This full-colour edition brings together the...

On 18 June 1815, the armies of France, Britain and Prussia clashed in a quiet valley south of Brussels, marking a turning point in European history. This is the story of the four days leading up to...

The Harpers Girls face the harsh realities of war, as they navigate the challenges of everyday life amidst the chaos of 1915. Sally Harper struggles to keep her family business afloat, while her...

Explore the scenic Moselle River Trail from Metz to the Rhine at Koblenz, a 310-km long route that spans across France and Germany. This English-language guide from Esterbauer Verlag features...

Eighteen Hundred and Eleven: A Study of Poetry and Protest in 19th-Century England In 1811, England was on the brink of economic collapse and revolution. A powerful poem, Eighteen Hundred and Eleven,...

Wish You Were Dead is a gripping Quick Read short story from bestselling author Peter James. When Roy Grace and his family embark on a week-long holiday in France, they expect a relaxing getaway...

Edith Wharton's The Reef is a beautifully written novel about the complexities of love and relationships. The story revolves around Anna Leath, a wealthy widow living in France, and her complicated...

Twenty tales from one of France's most celebrated writers, Guy de Maupassant, are presented in this reissue of Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories.Maupassant's stories are notable for their...

Mastering the Art of French Cooking is a comprehensive guide to the art of French cuisine, offering a wide range of classic dishes and techniques to help cooks master the full repertoire of French...

Between 1917 and 1921, a devastating struggle took place in Russia, following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. This savage civil war is widely regarded as one of the most influential events of the...

A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of Virginia Hall, WWII's Most Dangerous Spy by Sonia Purnell is a meticulously researched and gripping history that reads like a thriller. In September...

Joey, a young horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France at the outbreak of World War one. His extraordinary journey takes him through enemy fire, where he serves on both sides before...