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Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier In 1792, the Kellaways leave their rural home in Dorset for the tumultuous city of London. They are seeking a new life after a devastating loss, one that can only be...

A French artist's retreat in the mountains turns into a scene of horror when two bodies are discovered at the bottom of a cliff. Melissa Craig, an avid binocular-watcher, finds herself at the centre...

Autumn 1944 marks a turning point in the war as German forces retreat across France. In the chaos, small squads are formed from scattered units, with whichever officer has the highest rank taking...

Guy Martin's most eventful year began in a Transit van and ended with him checking out of hospital. In between, he tackled an American mountain bike race, solo 24-hour bicycle races, flew a stunt...

The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire The story of modern Canada's origins is a complex and dramatic one, and it all began with the Hudson's Bay Company. Founded in 1670, this...

Jack Reacher walks alone, a man with no fixed abode. His past as a US military police officer has caught up with him, as the army tracks him down. A long-range shot has been taken at the French...

A trenchant critique of Western Marxism, counterposing its complicity with imperialist logic against a resurgent anti-imperialism, is presented in this paradigm-shifting book. Domenico Losurdo...

The Iliad (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer Translated by Robert Fagles, this epic poem remains a powerful exploration of the human experience, conveying the horrors and heroism of war...

A breath-taking historical romance, The Paris Affair is a story of love, sacrifice, and impossible choices set against the backdrop of war-torn Paris. When a woman vanishes without a trace, the...

Memorias de ultratumba is a deeply personal and universal work, in which the author, François-René de Chateaubriand, explores the intersection of his domestic life and his public existence as a...

Sewing Luna Lapin's Friends Over 20 Sewing Patterns for Heirloom Dolls and Their Exquisite Handmade Clothing by Sarah Peel. Create your own miniature world with this charming collection of sewing...

Erik Satie's 3 Gymnopedies & 3 Gnossiennes are a great addition to any guitarist's repertoire. These transcriptions are suitable for beginner to intermediate level guitarists, providing a valuable...

The Smile of the Stranger is a captivating Gothic regency romance from acclaimed author Joan Aiken. When danger forces Juliana Paget to flee her home in Italy, she embarks on a thrilling adventure...

Pierre Bourdieu: Key ConceptsThis book provides an in-depth exploration of the key concepts developed by the French social philosopher Pierre Bourdieu. With a career spanning over fifty years,...

Stephen McGown's extraordinary story begins with his capture by Al Qaeda Islamist militants while traveling through Mali. Held hostage for nearly six years in various camps in the Sahara Desert,...

Set against the tumultuous years following Napoleon's fall from power, Les Miserables is a powerful exploration of crime, punishment and rehabilitation. Victor Hugo's masterpiece follows the...

The Chalet by Catherine Cooper is a gripping thriller that takes place in the French Alps. Twenty years ago, two young men skied into a blizzard, but only one returned. Now, four people connected to...

The real story behind the breaking of the Enigma code is one of intrigue and bravery. Secret documents were smuggled across borders, and those involved faced hair-raising escapes and Gestapo...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to surviving mental health issues and safely tapering off psychiatric drugs. Despite the widespread use of psychiatric medications, many patients remain...

Citroën Cars 1934 To 1986 A Pictorial History is a comprehensive guide to the French car manufacturer's most iconic models. Spanning over half a century, this book covers the Traction Avant, 2CV, DS,...

Trifles for a Massacre by Louis Ferdinand Celine is a provocative and incendiary work that challenges prevailing narratives. The book's author presents a scathing critique of the Jewish community's...

Eugène Rougon, the "vice-Emperor," is a man who craves power for its own sake. His Excellency, the sixth novel in Émile Zola's Rougon-Macquart cycle, is a gripping portrayal of the inner workings of...

Discover the secrets to healthy, delicious eating with Laura Meyer's Slimming Kitchen Secrets. By making simple tweaks to her cooking, Laura found a way to enjoy fabulous low-calorie meals every day,...

The Odyssey (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) Translated by Robert Fagles, this Penguin Classic presents Homer's epic poem in a stunning modern-verse translation. The story follows Odysseus, a man...

A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende In the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, hundreds of thousands are forced to flee in a treacherous journey over the mountains to the French border. Among...

The Yellow House: A Turbulent Creative OutpouringOctober to December 1888, a small French town in the south of France, was the setting for a remarkable nine-week period in the lives of two artistic...

The Michelin guide to the Camino de Santiago, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela, provides a detailed and practical guide to the historic, cultural and religious route from the French...

Mauritian Creole: The Ultimate Creole Phrase Book and Dictionary Learn the language of Mauritius with this comprehensive guide. Mauritian Creole is a pidgin French language that has evolved over 300...

Black Thorn is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark secrets and lies that can destroy even the most idyllic communities. In the exclusive new housing development of Blackthorn Ashes, six...

Catherine de Medici: A Life of Intrigue and Power Catherine de Medici was born an orphan, destined to inherit the vast fortune of the Medici family. At just 14 years old, she married the future king...

The History of the Franks is a vivid account of a tumultuous period in French history, spanning over seventy years of political and religious upheaval. This narrative offers a detailed and engaging...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. Written by a Prussian soldier who witnessed the devastating power of the French Revolutionary armies, it is both...

The story of Brutalist architecture in Britain is one of a style that both unified and divided public opinion. Emerging from the French phrase "beton brut," meaning raw concrete, Brutalism identified...

Discover the intricate beauty of Paris's facades through the eyes of French illustrator Dominique Mathez. This stunning book features lively watercolors and ink drawings that bring to life the...

Lady Rose Summer's life is turned upside down when her latest adventure takes a deadly turn. Engaged to private detective Captain Harry Cathcart as part of a ruse to keep her parents from sending her...

The Letters of T. S. Eliot Volume 4: 1928-1929 brings together a pivotal period in the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential poets, critics, editors, and publishers. During this...

It's 1948 and Britain is struggling to recover from the Second World War. Marguerite Carter, half French, half English, has lost her parents and survived working for the SOE behind enemy lines...

The Year Britain Became Master of the World by Frank McLynn In 1759, the British emerged victorious from the Seven Years War, securing mastery of the seas and cementing their position as a dominant...

The Oxford History of Modern Europe by T. C. W. Blanning provides an in-depth exploration of Europe's complex and dynamic history from the French Revolution to the present day. This comprehensive...

Horatio Hornblower faces his greatest challenge in 1812 as he is appointed Commodore. His mission is to protect Britain's interests in northern waters, but this proves to be a daunting task. He must...

The Agincourt Bride by Joanna Hickson is a historical novel that explores the tumultuous world of 15th-century France. When her own child dies, young Mette is forced into service as a wet-nurse at...

The Atlas of Unusual Borders presents a fascinating collection of geographical anomalies, revealing the complex and often surprising nature of the world's borders. From the tiny Turkish enclave of...

Sir Robert Rannaldini's ambitions are as complex as his personality. He seeks to seduce his stepdaughter Tabitha Campbell-Black and make a definitive film of Verdi's dark opera, Don Carlos. However,...

A Dragon Apparent Travels in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam by Norman Lewis In the late years of French colonial rule, Indo-China was a land of contrasts, where ancient traditions and modernity...

This comprehensive guide to the art and architecture of Sicily spans over 3,500 years, from prehistory to the late 20th century. The island's strategic location in the Mediterranean has led to a rich...

The Recipe for Hope by Fiona Valpy is a heartwarming novel about finding happiness again after loss. Evie, a woman struggling to cope with her recent past, escapes to a remote cottage in the South of...

Frantz Fanon's philosophy is often associated with reason and emotion, with white reason supposedly holding sway and black emotion being deemed irrational. Lewis R. Gordon challenges this notion,...

Berlin homicide detective Bernie Gunther, once a man of principle, now navigates the complex web of espionage in 1950s Europe. Living on the French Riviera, Gunther is approached by the famous writer...

The Complete Works of Jean-Nicholas-Arthur Rimbaud, Selected Letters, a Bilingual Edition, presents the poet's most remarkable prose and poetry in a thoroughly revised bilingual edition. First...

Punk Avenue: The New York City Underground 1972-1982 is a vivid account of Phil Marcade's first decade in the United States, spanning from Boston to the West Coast and back again, before settling in...

The Battle of Trafalgar: A Story of Smoke and Steel The Battle of Trafalgar, Britain's most significant sea battle, is a story of intense chaos and bravery. On a day in 1805, the crews of British,...

Léon Delafosse is a rising star in the French music scene, but his path to success is fraught with challenges. As the youngest student ever accepted into the prestigious Paris Conservatory, he needs...

The Umbrella Mouse is a heart-stopping tale of courage and friendship set against the backdrop of WWII. When her home, James Smith & Sons umbrella shop, is destroyed by a bomb, young mouse Pip...

A Good Year by Peter Mayle is a charming tale of a man's unexpected inheritance and the journey that follows. Max Skinner, a Londoner, is left his uncle's estate in France, an eighteenth-century...

Irène Curie and Lise Meitner were two pioneering physicists who made groundbreaking discoveries that changed the world. Their work with artificial radioactivity led to a breakthrough that allowed...

The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump Conservatism is often seen as a fixed ideology, but in reality, it is a complex and dynamic force that has evolved over time...

Discover the rich history of miniature vehicles made in France, presented in clear and colorful photographs. This comprehensive guide covers nearly 2000 vehicles from over 39 manufacturers, including...

Everything's Eventual is a chilling collection of stories from the master of horror, Stephen King. This spine-tingling compilation features a diverse range of tales that will keep you on the edge of...

The Real Story of the Devil's Guard In the aftermath of World War II, the French Foreign Legion recruited former German soldiers to fight in Indochina. These men, brutalised by the war on the Eastern...

Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Animals by Kristen Leigh Bell. For many years, aromatherapy has been used to improve the health...

The Ever-Changing Past: Why All History Is Revisionist History History is not a fixed or static body of knowledge, but rather a dynamic and constantly evolving field. Historians, like all seekers of...

Escape with Jenny Colgan this Christmas. On the tiny Scottish island of Mure, Christmas preparations are even more hectic than usual. Flora MacKenzie is worried about her brother Fintan, who's...

Slavoj Žižek's "Looking Awry" offers a unique reading of Jacques Lacan's philosophical underpinnings, inverting traditional pedagogical strategies to explain the French theorician's work. Žižek...

Tolstoy's epic masterpiece weaves together the lives of private and public individuals during the Napoleonic wars and the French invasion of Russia. The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys,...

April 1975, Saigon is in chaos. A general of the South Vietnamese army is drawing up a list of those who will be given passage aboard the last flights out of the country. Among them is a man who has...

Autumn, 1379, is a time of great turmoil in the kingdom. The power of the crown is precarious, and the French are attacking the southern ports. Amidst this unrest, a mysterious figure emerges,...

In the fall of 1974, Larry Bird's basketball career was on the brink of collapse. With his future uncertain, he returned to his hometown of French Lick, Indiana, and took a job hauling trash...

The Secret Keepers by Tilly Bagshawe Sweeping from the French Riviera to the wind-blown Cornish cliffs, this spellbinding novel tells the story of one golden family and a devastating secret that...

A devastating and darkly humorous novel about the author's experience with AIDS, chronicling three months in the penultimate year of his life. After being diagnosed, Hervé Guibert embarks on a...

A new book from Ines de la Fressange, offering a fresh perspective on French style. This stylish guide shares the secrets behind achieving a chic yet relaxed look in every situation. From timeless...

Cádiz, 1811. A city under siege from the French army, where the streets run red with blood. A serial killer is on the loose, targeting young women with a gruesome and sinister method. As the city...

The Hooghly: A River of Global Significance For centuries, the Hooghly was a river of global importance, attracting merchants, missionaries, and others from Europe, Asia, and beyond. Its...

Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks In 1942, Charlotte Gray embarks on a perilous journey to Occupied France, driven by two seemingly disparate objectives. Her mission is to complete a simple errand...

D-Day: The Unheard Tapes brings to life the powerful and moving oral history of those who fought in the D-Day landings and battle for Normandy. Based on over 150 audio interviews, this book draws on...

Lady Georgiana Rannoch and her husband Darcy are expecting a new addition to their family, but an unexpected trip to Paris will thrust them into a tangled web of international intrigue. Following a...

Defeat and Division: France at War, 1939-1942 is a comprehensive account of France's experience during World War II. Douglas Porch examines the events leading to France's collapse in 1940, the...

Édouard Manet: A Pioneer of Modern Art French painter Édouard Manet (1832-1883) was a key figure in bridging the transition from Realism to Impressionism. His work combined traditional techniques...

A straightforward approach to healthy eating has never been more achievable. Adam Bornstein's latest book shows that you don't need to follow restrictive diets to lose weight and improve your health...

Baise-Moi is a provocative and unflinching novel that explores the darker aspects of female desire and rebellion. The story follows two women, Manu and Nadine, who have reached their breaking point...

Mickey Mouse Zombie Coffee is a humorous comic strip serial that tells the story of Mickey and his friends as they try to stop a shady real estate developer from destroying their home to build a golf...

The brutal battlefields of Europe during World War II were the testing ground for the young men of the 1st Battalion of the North Shore Regiment. On June 6, 1944, the soldiers landed on the coast of...

Wanting: A groundbreaking exploration of the psychological force that shapes our desires and drives our lives. Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to reveal how mimetic...

Rebels and Patriots Wargaming Rules for North America: Colonies to Civil War Experience the pivotal conflicts that shaped a nation with this comprehensive wargaming ruleset. From the early skirmishes...

The Prisoner and The Fugitive is the fifth volume in Marcel Proust's monumental work, In Search of Lost Time. This translation brings a fresh, engaging voice to Proust's writing, making his...

Lionheart, a gripping epic tale of war, loyalty and family, follows the story of Richard, the king's son, who earns the legendary name of Lionheart after a campaign to crush rebels in Aquitaine. But...

Alexander Kent's Enemy in Sight is a gripping naval adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the year draws to a close, Richard Bolitho commands the old Hyperion, leaving Plymouth to...

Julia's learning some lessons in love in this wonderfully romantic novel from Katie Fforde, the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love and A French Affair.When Julia realises she...

Dreamy tropical estates, carefully curated by renowned interior designers and tastemakers, come alive in this vibrant collection of images. French photographer Roland Beaufre's debut monograph...

English spelling is a complex and often confusing subject, with many words defying the usual rules. In "Spell It Out", linguistics expert David Crystal sets out to untangle the mysteries of the...

By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept A poignant and deeply inspiring tale of transformation and self-discovery, this book follows the journey of a young woman as she embarks on a life-changing...

Seurat and the Sea is a scholarly catalogue that explores the evolution of French artist Georges Seurat's distinctive style through his recurring motif of the sea. The book accompanies a landmark...

Malpertuis is a masterful puzzle box of a novel that redefines the haunted-house tradition. Written by Jean Ray, this 1943 French original has stood the test of time, remaining as inventive and...

The Happy Lion is a heartwarming tale about the joy of friendship and community. At a small French zoo, a lion named Happy is a beloved favorite among the townspeople, who visit him every day to feed...

The Tour de France is a sporting event like no other, with its history and present-day racing intricately entwined with the country of France. This unique event transcends sport, coming to the people...

The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani is a sweeping historical epic that explores love, family, and untold secrets set against the backdrop of WWII.Against the idyllic French coastline in the...

The Middle East today stands at an epoch. The artificial architecture created by the British and French is tearing apart at the seams and no amount of stitching can keep it together. To understand...

The Nine: A Breathtaking Tale of Escape and Resilience In the midst of World War II, nine young women, some still in their teens, joined the French and Dutch Resistance, risking everything to fight...

Freemasonry is an organisation whose teaching method is rooted in symbols, passed down through initiation ceremonies. However, its history has also spawned a rich mythology. Freemasons are the...

Giacomo Casanova: A Life of Adventure and Deception This gripping biography offers a nuanced and deeply contextualized account of the life of Giacomo Casanova, a man of unparalleled appetites and...

Jacques Roubaud's The Form of a City Changes Faster, Alas, Than the Human Heart is a poignant tribute to the City of Light. This collection of 150 poems explores the streets of Paris, commenting on...