327 results for ', Curtis'

Discover the gripping debut graphic novel from Hollywood horror legend Jamie Lee Curtis. Based on her script for the Comet Pictures/Blumhouse film, this story follows Nova Terrell as she seeks...

Dinosaur Honk! The Parasaurolophus makes a noise like a goose. She's a noisy Parasaurolophus who causes chaos wherever she goes, much to the annoyance of the other dinosaurs.But one day, Dinosaur...

A sparkling debut mystery novel from 1938, re-released after over seventy years. Harriet Rutland's Knock, Murderer, Knock! follows a series of tragic events at a drably genteel spa resort where...

Funk and Soul Covers: 40th Edition brings together over 500 legendary covers from a pivotal era in Black music. This anthology celebrates the artwork's ability to capture not only a buyer's interest,...

Becky by Sarah May is a sharp and viciously funny novel about a ruthless newspaper woman who will stop at nothing to reach the top. Determined to escape her dead-end past, she sets out to make a name...

Frontier by Grace Curtis is a heartwarming and humorous debut novel that combines elements of science fiction and romance. In a post-apocalyptic world, climate change has ravaged Earth, leaving it a...

Rathgar A History by Maurice Curtis offers a unique insight into one of Dublin's most fascinating areas. This book explores the red-brick Georgian and Victorian terraces that are home to some of...

A hospital's closure sparks panic in a town. Healthcare Assistant Rhea, local lad Aaron, and Curtis are among those affected. When they witness a horrific accident, a rare opportunity presents itself...

He Dies and Makes No Sign is a Golden Age mystery novel by Molly Thynne, first published in 1933. The story revolves around the murder of Julius Anthony, a violinist, whose body is discovered in a...

The Dower House Mystery A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth A mysterious invitation sets Amabel Grey on a path to uncover the secrets of the eerie Dower House, a place where previous tenants...

Grim Vengeance (Nemesis at Raynham Parva) is a gripping mystery novel that explores the darker side of human nature. When two foreign nationals are found murdered under suspicious circumstances, Sir...

The Case of the Flowery Corpse A Ludovic Travers Mystery A car crash, a blackmail case, and two murders in a quiet rural village - it's a mystery that seems impossible to solve. Ludovic Travers, a...

Twisty standalone thriller from Joël Dicker. Twists, turns and cliffhangers abound in this gripping tale. When a journalist approaches two retired police officers with a shocking claim about a...

A tropical storm sweeps Paradise Island, bringing with it a murder that fastens its suspicious fingers upon every resident of the Peacock Club. As the investigation unfolds, the enigmatic Eva Shale's...

Lady Anne Daventry's life was marked by secrets and suspicion. When she summons private detective Bruce Cardyn to her London home, he is tasked with uncovering the truth behind her murder. As Cardyn...

How to Teach English Novels, Non-Fiction and Their Artful Navigation by Chris Curtis is a comprehensive guide for secondary school teachers looking to make English more intellectually challenging and...

Inspector Knollis is hoping for a quiet weekend in the country, but instead he finds himself embroiled in a murder case. Richard Huntingdon's body has been discovered in dense woods near a river, and...

The Case of the Kidnapped Colonel by Christopher Bush is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War Two. When the body of Penelope Craye, the flashy secretary of Colonel Brende, is...

What if Hillary had really turned down Bill? Curtis Sittenfeld's thought-provoking novel explores an alternate reality where Hillary Rodham makes a different choice. With her sharp but compassionate...

When a wealthy man's death is ruled no accident, two unlikely allies are drawn into a complex web of secrets and murder at his country estate. John Franklin, an ex-CID officer, and Ludovic Travers...

Blue Man Falling by Frank Barnard is a gripping novel that captures the essence of aerial warfare during World War II. Against the backdrop of Europe's tumultuous years, two RAF pilots, Kit Curtis...

The Annam Jewel A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth A mysterious gemstone has been at the centre of a trail of unhappiness for its owners. The Annam Jewel, stolen from a remote shrine, is said...

The Death of Mr. Lomas: An Inspector Knollis Mystery by Francis Vivian A mysterious death at Willow Lock sets off a chain of events as Inspector Knollis delves into the case of a poisoned man with a...

The Case of the Extra Man A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher Bush is a gripping mystery novel that delves into the darker side of human nature. When Doris Bosford's husband, Andrew, goes...

A Nurse's Story: My Life in A&E During the Covid Crisis is a moving and honest account of life as an advanced clinical practitioner in a busy A&E department during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the...

Waiting is worth it. In this new self-help book for kids, Jamie Lee Curtis explains why waiting can be wonderful and give you a reason to cheer all year round. Waiting is not easy, especially when...

Owning Regina: A Tale of Passion and Vulnerability This erotic and romantic novel tells the story of Meg Curtis, a TV commercial production coordinator who finds herself drawn to a free-spirited...

Ludovic Travers is approached by Mrs. Wilson with a seemingly straightforward case - find a missing man who used to perform a second-rate Houdini act in music halls. However, as one person disappears...

Microsound: Exploring the Realm of Sound Particles Curtis Roads' groundbreaking work delves into the world of microsound, where sound particles lasting less than one-tenth of a second are manipulated...

In 1955, autumn brings with it more than just changing leaves. For Loretta Davenport, it signals the start of a descent into darkness. A local girl's murder sets off a chain of events that will test...

The Case of the Amateur Actor A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher Bush. A literary agent's murder and an amateur actor's disappearance are two seemingly unrelated events. However, when Ludovic...

Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1980-1989 by Roberto Curti The Italian Gothic horror genre underwent significant changes in the 1980s, with established masters passing away or retiring and new...

Disgust is a powerful subconscious reaction that influences many aspects of our daily lives, from our eating habits to our relationships and values. This emotion plays a significant role in shaping...

Singapore Unlikely Power by John Curtis Perry provides an authoritative history of the island nation, tracing its development from Malay origins to the present day. From its strategic location and...

A comprehensive atlas for trekkers and walkers in Egmont National Park and surrounding areas. This updated 2018 edition features a large-scale topographic map with highly detailed contours, ideal for...

Death in the Grand Manor A Tessa Crichton Mystery by Anne Morice is a charming whodunit that will keep you guessing until the very end. When murder strikes in the rural community, fashionable young...

Shortlisted for the 2018 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award, this collection of ten scorching stories by Curtis Sittenfeld explores the theme of self-deception.The stories are united by a common...

Ellen Curtis runs her own business helping people who are running out of space. As a declutterer, she is used to encountering all sorts of unusual objects in the course of her work. However, when...

Granta 163: Best of Young British Novelists 5 celebrates the twenty most significant writers under forty working in the UK in 2023. This anthology brings together a diverse group of emerging voices,...

When James Elliott stumbles upon a mysterious house in the English countryside, he's met with a shocking sight: a girl whose face is frozen in terror and mouth open as if to scream. Her only words...

Silence in Court: A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth. The story begins with Honoria Maquisten planning to revise her will, but before the papers can be drawn up, she is dead from an overdose...

The Mystery of the Kneeling Woman A Golden Age Mystery by Moray Dalton A mysterious death at a remote country house sets off a complex case for Inspector Collier, who must unravel a web of clues and...

A chilling letter sets off a cat-and-mouse game between two detectives. Ex-CID officer John Franklin and amateur detective Ludovic Travers are tasked with unraveling the mystery of 'Marius', who...

This satirical cabaret book brings you the latest in UK politics, with 140 videos linked by QR codes and over 180 parody songs and sketches. Organised by scandal, it covers Covid, Corruption,...

Ten years have passed since Jim and Jack Laydon went missing during the Great War. Their lives were marked by a complicated love triangle with Evelyn Prothero, who is still grieving as a widow. A...

Ludovic Travers, private investigator, is approached by an acquaintance from his past, Isabel Herne. She has fallen victim to a charming con-man who promised her the earth, including a valuable...

Thomas Curtis's love affair with cookery began watching his grandmother make scones as a child. This passion led him to become head chef of his family pub at just 25, showcasing a unique style that...

William Holden: The Life of an American Legend William Holden was a pivotal figure in Hollywood's golden age, bringing a unique blend of vulnerability and charisma to the screen. His on-screen...

A Golden Age Mystery by Moray Dalton In the aftermath of a tragic maritime disaster, a group of survivors is left to unravel the tangled threads of a sinister plot. When the will of the enigmatic Mr...

DCC RPG Tome of Adventure Volume 2 brings together seven adventure modules for the DCC RPG rules set. Written by Harley Stroh and Michael Curtis, among others, these adventures showcase the game's...

The New Investigations of Inspector Maigret by Georges Simenon is a collection of seventeen short stories that distil the atmosphere and psychological intensity of Simenon's famous detective series...

Laura stood pale and trembling in her veiled dress, bound by a promise to marry Basil Stevens. Her fiancé Jim Mackenzie faced a Soviet firing squad, and only this marriage could save him. But what...

Captain Eric Macrae's luck has run dry. Living in a cheap London boarding house, he relies on his wits to get by. When a chance encounter with a valuable string of pearls presents itself, he can't...

TV Gothic: A Comprehensive Guide to Small Screen Horror This book explores the lesser-known world of television horror, covering shows, movies, and adaptations from Britain, America, and Europe. It...

The Heartstone Thief by Pippa DaCosta is a dark fantasy novel that follows Curtis Vance, a professional thief who finds himself bound to an insane sorceress. His only hope for escape and profit lies...

A crime of a peculiarly mysterious nature was perpetrated in Abbey Court apartment building. Lady Judith Carew had a secret assignation at 9:30pm, taking a loaded revolver with her. Under cover of...

Danger Calling: A Benbow Smith Mystery by Patricia Wentworth In this gripping mystery, Benbow Smith finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation. When his engagement is broken, he sees...

The Case of the Flying Donkey A Ludovic Travers Mystery by Christopher Bush is a gripping mystery that follows Ludovic Travers as he investigates a murder in Paris. Three years after acquiring a...

Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born is a heartwarming picture book about adoption and the importance of a loving family. Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell have joined forces to create a fresh...

Donovan Curtis's life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally moves into the gifted and talented program at his middle school. Instead of getting in trouble for pulling off a major prank,...

This satirical take on recent UK politics is presented in cabaret style, featuring 120 parody songs and sketches. The book brings together renowned satirists Augusta Lees and Mike Cashman, who...

Down Under A Benbow Smith Mystery by Patricia Wentworth The disappearance of Rose Anne on the eve of her wedding to Captain Oliver Loddon is a mystery that puzzles the police. However, as Benbow...

Drug dealers beware. The Devil Britain's Most Feared Underworld Taxman by Graham Johnson tells the story of Stephen French, a world-champion fighter who used his skills to 'tax' the UK's richest and...

Imperial Citizenship: A comparative history of how the idea of imperial citizenship took hold in early twentieth-century Britain and its influence on later imperial developments. This book examines...

Dinosaur Whack! The Stegosaurus is a rhyming story about a clumsy young Stegosaurus who struggles to control her long, spiky tail. After accidentally knocking over her friends, Dinosaur Whack finds...

Dinosaur Chew! The Iguanodon is a rhyming story about a dinosaur who loves to lounge around and chew grass. But when he meets Dinosaur Munch, he's inspired to try something new and sets off on an...

Ludovic Travers has received his fair share of unusual requests at the Broad Street Detective Agency, but nothing could have prepared him for the psychiatrist in fear of his life and seeking a...

Four months. Four weddings. One happy ending...? For lifelong friends Bea, Lizzie, Hannah and Kat, it's been a summer of love and laughter, with Bridget Jones, Love, Actually and Notting Hill...

Beggar's Choice by Patricia Wentworth is a gripping mystery novel that follows Car Fairfax as he navigates a complex web of events to uncover the truth about his cousin Anna.When Car receives a...

The Belgrave Manor Crime A Golden Age Mystery by Moray Dalton is a gripping tale of mystery and crime. Psychic investigator Cosmo Thor's investigation leads him to Belgrave Manor, a country house...

The Threefold Cord is a gripping mystery that begins with a gruesome discovery in a quiet village. When Mrs. Manchester finds her budgerigar dead, its neck broken and a blue silken cord tied loosely...

Colonel Meroy's life is one of contrasts - a pillar of the landed gentry with a secret past as a London pickpocket. Now, he finds himself in a perilous situation: his latest job has put him at odds...

A deeply emotional novel of family, cultural heritage, and forgiveness, Where Wild Peaches Grow is a story of estranged sisters wrestling with the choices they've made and confronting circumstances...

Christopher Kennedy Lawford's memoir Moments of Clarity presents a unique perspective on addiction and recovery. Drawing from his own experiences with withdrawal, as well as those of numerous...

Curtis White examines current fissures in Western Buddhism and argues against the growth of scientific and corporate dharma. In "Transcendent Art and Dharma in a Time of Collapse", he questions what...

The American West has been immortalized in film for over a century. This collection of portraits captures the essence of the Old West through rare and evocative images reminiscent of Edward Sheriff...

Sir Adam Braid's life was about to take a deadly turn. A will change was set to be announced, but before that could happen, Sir Adam found himself stabbed through the neck in his London flat...

The Promise of Summer by Bella Osborne is a heartwarming and humorous tale that will leave you smiling. After years of dating disappointments, Ruby's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a...

Amy Johnson's remarkable life was thrust into the spotlight after her solo flight to Australia in 1930. Exhausted and ill-prepared, she became an overnight sensation, captivating the public with her...

Death at the Villa A Golden Age Mystery by Moray Dalton is set against the tumultuous backdrop of Italy in 1943. When a wounded English paratrooper, Richard Drew, lands in the area, Alda Olivier's...

L.A. Confidential: A Gripping Exploration of Hollywood's Dark Side Released in 1997 to widespread critical acclaim, L.A. Confidential is a film that has become synonymous with the darker side of...

Death in the Dentist's Chair A Golden Age Mystery by Molly Thynne is a locked room mystery that takes place in a dentist's surgery. When Mrs Charles Miller is found dead with her throat cut, Dr...

Ellen Curtis, professional declutterer and amateur sleuth, is tasked with sorting out the study of an aging TV personality. However, upon arrival, she discovers the man dead, and all signs point to...

Ellen Curtis is approached by Alexandra Richards to help sort out her mother's chaotic flat. However, when Ingrid Richards' body is discovered in her burned-out home, Ellen suspects that Alexandra's...

Death in the Dark A Golden Age Mystery by Moray Dalton is a gripping tale of murder and mystery. In 1938, David Merle, a young circus acrobat, was wrongly convicted of murdering wealthy eccentric...

The Case of the Green Felt Hat is a mystery novel by Christopher Bush, first published in 1939. Ludovic Travers, an amateur detective, finds himself drawn into a complex case involving a man who has...

Chapter and Verse - New Order, Joy Division and Me by Bernard Sumner This memoir offers a unique perspective on the life and times of Bernard Sumner, co-founder of the influential post-punk band New...

The Flight of the Romanovs: A Family Saga This sweeping family saga spans over a century, tracing the tumultuous history of Russia's imperial dynasty. Drawing from previously untapped archives and...

A Most Secret Squadron: The First Full Story of 618 Squadron and Its Special Detachment Anti-U-Boat Mosquitos by Des Curtis. In the early days of World War II, two squadrons were formed to target...

The story of Joy Division and New Order is one of contrasts. On one hand, the music of these two bands reflected the darker aspects of their time, with Joy Division's sound capturing the bleakness of...

Sing a Song of Murder by Peter Drax is a gripping Golden Age mystery that follows Louie Patra as he navigates the underworld of crime. When a robbery goes awry, a man ends up dead, and the police are...

Bobby Owen stood before the lifeless body, his gaze fixed on the face that now wore death's serene expression. Yet, this was no ordinary death - for the deceased had been found with a detailed plan...

Up Against the Wall: Violence in the Making and Unmaking of the Black Panther Party by Curtis J. Austin explores how violence shaped the formation and eventual demise of the Black Panther Party. In...

London's Arts Labs and the 60s Avant-Garde by David Curtis explores two influential artist-run spaces that played a significant role in Britain's innovative arts scene in the late 1960s. The Drury...

The Best American Short Stories 2020 brings together a diverse and striking collection of stories from some of America's most talented writers. Curtis Sittenfeld, the editor, has curated a selection...

When Eva finds a secret safe in her husband's study, her world is turned upside down. Inside, she discovers three things that make her question everything she thought she knew about the man she...

Garden Plants for Scotland is a comprehensive guide to the best plants for Scottish gardens. The book's authors, Kenneth Cox and Raoul Curtis-Machin, have evaluated thousands of plants in gardens...

Published to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, this anthology brings together favourite extracts, poems and images from some of the UK's leading cultural, political and...

Red Stefan A Golden Age Mystery by Patricia Wentworth Agent Stephen Enderby, known in Russia as Red Stefan, is drawn into a desperate situation when he meets Elizabeth Radin, a widow on the brink of...

The Gospel of Matthew: A Catholic Commentary for Today's Reader This engaging commentary on the Gospel of Matthew is part of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, which offers a...