4118 results for 'Wrangham, Richard'

The Burning Girls by C. J. Tudor is a chilling and atmospheric pacey read that delves into the darker side of small-town life. In the close-knit community of Chapel Croft, old superstitions and...

The Survivors by Jane HarperA devastating mistake sets off a chain of events that will haunt Kieran Elliott for years to come. When he returns to his small coastal town, long-held secrets and...

Susan Green's life appears to be perfectly ordered. At forty-five, she has a London flat, a fulfilling job and a personal arrangement that meets her needs. However, following the loss of her mother...

A Companion to The Iliad by Malcolm M. Willcock provides a detailed line-by-line commentary on Homer's epic poem, making it accessible to readers who may not be familiar with Greek or the many...

Because of You is a poignant and heart-wrenching story about the power of mother-love and the bonds that shape us. Seventeen years after two very different women give birth to two very similar...

A week-long holiday in the south of France turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Kate's perfect family getaway is threatened when she discovers her husband's infidelity, and she becomes...

Robbie and Emily have been together for years, their love still fresh and fierce. They've shared a home, a bed, and a bond that feels unbreakable. But there are secrets they've kept hidden since the...

A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of human compassion. In 1966, a devastating landslide at a coal mine has a profound impact on a...

The Words of Every Song by Liz Moore is a novel that explores the realities of making it in the music industry. Set against the backdrop of New York's sleek offices, high-tech recording studios, and...

The rock cast a sharp, dark shadow over a shape huddled on the ground. For Dante Torre, this sight was all too familiar. Eleven years in captivity had left its scars, but he'd outwitted his abductor...

A dark story has been brought to terrifying life. English teacher Clare Cassidy's friend Ella has just been murdered, and the murder scene is identical to one of the deaths in a Gothic story she...

The Third Plantagenet George, Duke of Clarence John Ashdown-Hill presents a new full biography of George, Duke of Clarence, shedding light on the life and legacy of this lesser-known Plantagenet...

The Older Nonconformity in Kendal: A History of the Unitarian Chapel in the Market Place with Transcripts of the Registers and Notices of the Nonconformist Academies of Richard Frankland, M.A., and...

The Giant Killer: An Incredible True Story of a Man of Unyielding Courage and Loyalty A tiny homeless man shares his astonishing life story with his only friend, a Miami cop, before being tragically...

Thirty years after seven teenagers went down to the woods, only six came back. Now, a body is discovered, and DCI Sheens is faced with a familiar case: Aurora Jackson, found at last. But this time,...

Dead Pretty is a gripping crime novel by David Mark, featuring DS McAvoy. Nine months have passed since Hannah Kelly went missing, and five days since Ava Delaney's death. Both cases are now in the...

You Me Everything is a heart-wrenching and joyful novel about one woman's fierce determination to grab hold of her family. Jess has brought her ten-year-old son William to spend the summer at Château...

The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende In 1938, a young boy named Samuel boards the last Kindertransport train out of Austria, fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria for a new life in England. Eight decades...

A new generation of readers and explorers can experience the historic moon landing with this expanded edition of Moonshot. Brian Floca's beautifully illustrated account tells the story of Apollo 11's...

You Me Everything is a heart-wrenching and joyful novel about one woman's fierce determination to grab hold of her family. Jess travels to France with her ten-year-old son William, hoping to...

Letters from a StoicA collection of letters written by Seneca to the Roman governor of Sicily, offering insights into the philosophy of Stoicism and its practical application in everyday life...

A chilling thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fifteen years ago, a serial killer known as 'The Whisper Man' terrorised the village of Featherbank, but with the killer behind bars,...

The Roanoke Girls: A Dark and Twisted Thriller In the world of the Roanoke family, beauty and mystery are just the surface. Beneath lies a dark truth that's never been spoken. Lane is one of the...

Inheritance by Jenny Eclair is a compelling new novel of family secrets that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.Set in a sprawling mansion in deepest Cornwall, the story...

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Alicia Berenson's life was seemingly perfect, but on a fateful day six years ago, she made a shocking decision: she shot her husband five times in the head...

A timeless love story unfolds in this captivating novel. Secrets from the past begin to unravel as Briony Wood discovers a bundle of tattered letters hidden at a ruined villa in Italy, which lead her...

The Holdout: One Jury Member Changed the Verdict. What If She Was Wrong? A gripping and tense thriller that explores the complexities of justice and the power of individual decision-making. Ten years...

Homer's Odyssey: A Commentary Based on the English Translation of Richmond Lattimore provides in-depth analysis and explanation of Homer's epic poem. This commentary offers a detailed understanding...

The Empire is a novel by Michael Ball, published in 2023, set in the world of theatre in 1922. The story revolves around the lives of the people involved in the Empire theatre, where tensions rise as...

The Child by Fiona Barton is a gripping thriller about a decades-old tragedy that resurfaces in an evening newspaper. For three strangers, it's impossible to ignore - each with their own connection...

Cooking has been at the heart of human evolution for millions of years. In "Catching Fire", Richard Wrangham presents a groundbreaking theory: that cooking, rather than fire itself, was the key to...

The Story of My Heart: A Spiritual Autobiography This spiritual autobiography, first published in 1883, is a deeply personal and idealized portrayal of the English countryside as a utopian haven...

Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land is a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of family relationships and the secrets we keep.Annie's life is turned upside down when she hands her mother over...

A dark and twisted psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect life that hides a sinister secret. The story follows a couple whose life appears to be just like anyone else's, but beneath the...

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and hope. When the Syrian city of Aleppo is destroyed by war, Nuri and his wife Afra are forced to escape with their young...

The Glass House is a captivating mystery about old family secrets and the truth that can shatter everything. When a baby is discovered deep in the woods, the Harrington family decides to keep her a...

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is a story about a murderer, a stolen child, and revenge. It's a tale of ordinary-seeming lives and the secrets they hide. In a house at the end of...

Agatha Christie meets The Mitford Murders in this dark golden age mystery. Wartime family secrets and lies in small town England are revealed in Josephine Fox's latest case. April 1941, Romsey,...

A simmering summer thriller that spans multiple time periods, Out Of Her Depth explores the choices we make as teenagers and their devastating consequences. When a group of glamorous teenagers at a...

A poignant and heart-wrenching love story that will leave you breathless. Holly Miller's novel tells the tale of two individuals, both haunted by their past and struggling to find their place in the...

The Witchfinder's Sister by Beth Underdown is a gripping historical thriller that delves into the dark world of witchcraft in 17th-century England. When Alice Hopkins returns to her hometown of...

A list of favourite murders has been circulating online for years. Malcolm Kershaw's blog, Old Devils, featured eight of his most intriguing cases, including Agatha Christie's ABC Murders and...

Sugar by Bernice McFadden and Bernice L. McFadden is a poignant and bittersweet novel about a young woman named Sugar who arrives in a small southern town hoping to start over. As she settles into...

Freedoms worth fighting for are often the hardest to find. This is a beautifully written exploration of love in all its forms, set against the backdrop of war and occupation. On the island of...

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels True-crime author Amanda Bailey knows the notorious Alperton Angels cult all too well. Nearly two decades ago, the Angels attempted to sacrifice a baby they...

A historical suspense novel set in 1939, when Europe is on the brink of war. Young Lily Shepherd boards an ocean liner bound for Australia, seeking a new life and leaving her past behind. As she...

London, 1754, has long been a city of secrets and surprises. For Bess Bright, the past has finally caught up, bringing with it a revelation that will change her life forever. Six years after leaving...

A luxury cruise liner, abandoned with no crew, steams into the mid-Atlantic. You are the only passenger left on board. The RMS Atlantica, bound for New York, has become a vessel of mystery and terror...

The Kingdom is a gripping novel that explores the complex web of relationships within a family. When the parents of two brothers die suddenly, their 16-year-old son Roy is left to care for his...

Beautifully written and evocative, this pulse-pounding thriller explores the darker side of family life. When a devastating event shatters her world, Lucy's search for answers becomes an...

Richard Middleton's Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction is a unique collection of 41 short stories that showcase his mastery of the strange and unusual. Born in Middlesex, England in 1882,...

Up in Smoke - Stories from a Life on Fire by Leigh Pickett is a humorous and heartwarming account of one firefighter's twenty-five years on the job. From battling blazes to navigating unexpected...

If I Let You Go by Charlotte Levin is a powerful exploration of a woman's struggle to come to terms with loss and the consequences of her past choices. Janet Brown's life is marked by a sense of calm...

The 6:20 Man is a heart-racing thriller that delves into the world of high finance in New York, where greed, power, and ambition can lead to devastating consequences. When a close friend of Travis...

Everyone Here is Lying is a gripping mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A seemingly perfect family man, William Wooler, returns home to find his daughter Avery unexpectedly present,...

The Stranger by Saskia Sarginson is a devastating love story full of intrigue and dark secrets. When her husband dies, Eleanor Rathmell's idyllic life in an English village begins to unravel.A...

Agnes Sharp's household, a gathering of elderly individuals, receives an unexpected visit from the police. A discovery next door sparks both concern and relief, as the group's own secrets are...

Blythe and Violet. Mother and daughter. A bond like no other. But what if your little angel is a monster? And what if no one sees it but you? This gripping psychological thriller explores the dark...

Lady Charlotte Rathmore's disappearance by the lake of Blackwater Hall in 1940 sets off a chain of events that spans generations. A mysterious letter arrives in London, changing the life of Nancy...

A gorgeous epic tale of female friendship and family secrets unfolds in this sweeping story. When Catherine Christophe goes missing the day before her wedding anniversary, the clue to her...

Jason returns to town after a long absence, determined to rebuild his relationship with his younger brother Gibby. A day at the lake seems like the perfect way to reconnect, but their plans are...

The Siege of Acre, 1189-1191 is a comprehensive history of one of the most decisive military campaigns of the Third Crusade. John D. Hosler's engaging narrative explores the two-year-long siege that...

In 1957, the Delaney family's life was forever changed when they arrived at an American airbase in Suffolk. Within a year, their loving home was destroyed by secrets and lies. One girl, Hedy, had the...

A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick and a reader communities Choice Award Finalist, this novel is a heart-wrenching and epic tale of love, loss, and obsession. When a teenager is abducted, her...

When the Dust Settles: Searching for Hope After DisasterLucy Easthope's life has been marked by some of the world's most devastating disasters, from plane crashes to floods and pandemics. As a...

The Trespasser by Tana French is a gripping thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a young woman's body is found with no signs of struggle, Detective Antoinette Conway is...

The Complete Book of Aga Know-How by Richard Maggs is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Aga cooker. With years of experience and expertise, Richard Maggs shares his knowledge on...

Lenni and Margot, a century of friendship and love. Seventeen-year-old Lenni has learned that life is short, but it's not only what you make of it that matters, but who you share it with. In an art...

Good Bad Love by Lisa Ballantyne is a gripping and emotionally charged novel about the complexities of human relationships. When two people are drawn together, it can be both exhilarating and...

A gripping thriller that raises fundamental questions about justice and morality. When nine notorious criminals are granted lifelong anonymity, the consequences are devastating. For Olivia Campbell,...

A lie has been told. In this gripping thriller, Lisa Ballantyne explores the devastating consequences when one of three friends isn't telling the truth. When Lorraine, a single mother, needs a night...

Lizzy Barber's Nanny Wanted is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of seemingly perfect families. When Lily takes a job as a nanny at Kewney Manor, she hopes to escape her toxic past...

Louise wakes up with a pounding headache, her mouth dry and her memories hazy. She knows she's done something wrong, but can't quite remember what. As she rolls over, she's shocked to see a stranger...

The Goodness Paradox: How Evolution Made Us Both More and Less Violent Richard Wrangham explores the paradox at the heart of human behaviour, questioning why our daily interactions are remarkably...

Nicola Chester's memoir, On Gallows Down, is a powerful exploration of the intersection of nature, identity, and activism. The book tells the story of a life shaped by the landscape, and the enduring...

Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks is a gripping thriller that explores the complex lives of three women. Their seemingly perfect lives are turned upside down when a fire ravages their workplace, and...

A mysterious body on a skyscraper's roof sparks a week of secrets and rebirth in a city that defies time. It's 1922, and America is embracing the modern era, with jazz music and speakeasies filling...

Florence Lovelady, the most senior serving policewoman in Britain, visits convicted serial killer Larry Glassbrook in prison. He has one last task for her: to learn the identity of the remains...

Red Corona is a gripping spy thriller that explores the treacherous world of espionage in the early 1960s. When a secret agent is betrayed by a traitor in MI5, he must navigate a complex web of...

The Blackbird by Tim Weaver is a heart-pounding missing persons case that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When CCTV footage captures the final moments of Cate and Aiden Gascoigne's car before...

Strangers living worlds apart, yet connected by a shared past, Kerry Hayes and Noah Martineau embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.When Kerry, a single mother living on a tough...

In 1922, a discovery on a snowy night sets off a chain of events that will expose the secrets of an ancient city. A body found on the roof of a skyscraper sparks a week of revelations and upheaval...

Brian Cox's The Lear Diaries offers an unflinching look at the pressures and personal costs of performing one of Shakespeare's most demanding roles. In this candid account, Cox recounts his...

Sleepless nights were just the beginning for Natalie Fanning. As she navigates her new role as a mother to her newborn son Oliver, she finds herself shouldering the responsibility alone. With her...

A gripping new thriller from Celia Walden, author of the bestselling Payday. When Colette spends most of her time at Addison Square, one of West London's most desirable addresses, she knows the place...

Rose Gold Watts thought she was ill for eighteen years, but it turned out her mother was a skilled deceiver. After five years in prison, Patty Watts is finally free, seeking to put old grievances...

When Aidan Poole logs onto his laptop late at night to Skype his girlfriend, Zoe, he's met with a chilling scene: she's not alone. A violent struggle has taken place, and then an unsettling silence...

The tension builds as secrets and lies simmer beneath the surface. A shocking disappearance sets off a chain of events that will leave you questioning everything.Thirty years after the traumatic...

The Square: A gripping new thriller from Celia Walden. When you've got a house to die for, be careful who you let in. Colette spends a lot of her time at Addison Square, one of the most desirable...

A chance encounter on the underground brings two people together, but their worlds are vastly different. Jacob's life is uncluttered, while Cora's is full of complications. As they navigate their...

Discover the Essence of Success in 12 Inspiring Biographies. This concise collection brings together the lives of twelve influential individuals, from entrepreneurs and entertainers to world leaders...

Mastering artisan breads from around the world requires patience and practice, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Richard Bertinet shares his expertise in this comprehensive guide, covering a...

The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. Ayoade's unique voice and perspective shine through in this engaging and...

The Blackbird is a gripping novel by Richard Stark, a master of the hard-boiled genre. This third book in the Alan Grofield series is a tense, action-packed tale of international crime and conspiracy...

When Joy Delaney vanishes, the seemingly perfect family she leaves behind is forced to confront the secrets they've been keeping. With four grown-up children and a successful business, the Delaneys...

The Innocent One by Lisa Ballantyne is a gripping new thriller that explores the complexities of justice and the power of the past to shape our present.When Daniel Hunter, a criminal solicitor,...

The Williamson sisters are Britain's most treasured World War II veterans, now in their 90s and still in demand at commemorative events. Despite their age, they're sprightly and sparky, always...

The House on Half Moon Street is an enthralling and suspenseful novel that explores the complexities of identity and loyalty. When a young woman's body is discovered, Leo Stanhope's life is turned...

The Shadow Friend by Alex North is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of friendship and the power of secrets. Twenty years after a tragic event, Paul is forced to...