365 results for 'Penelope Mortimer'

Claire North brings a powerful, fresh and unflinching voice to ancient myth in her final novel in the Songs of Penelope trilogy. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it...

Penelope A Novel by Marilyn Kaye is a modern-day fairytale about a young girl born into a cursed family. With a wealthy and socialite upbringing, Penelope seems to have it all - but she's also hiding...

Penelope's Balloons by Brooke BourgeoisA heartwarming story about a young girl who finds joy in the simple things, Penelope's Balloons is a charming tale of childhood wonder and discovery.With its...

Tom Stoppard's Penelope is a poignant exploration of marriage and love. This 14-page paperback explores themes that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.The story delves into the...

Lady Penelope is a story about a woman whose fiery spirit and beauty have won her many admirers, but also made her many enemies. Forced into a loveless marriage, she finds solace in her children and...

Penelope, the Missing Pomeranian is a heartwarming tale about a little dog who loves big adventures. With her own unique spirit and curiosity, Penelope ventures out on her own and meets a variety of...

Penelope Goes to Portsmouth by M. C. Beaton is a charming Regency romance novel. When Miss Hannah Pym travels to Portsmouth with her companion, Miss Penelope Wilkins, she hopes to bring some...

Mortimer will not be quiet and go to sleep. Not for his mother, or his father, or his seventeen sisters and brothers, not even for the police. A newly designed picture book introduces this...

Silvana La Spina's Penelope is a powerful retelling of a lesser-known story. The author gives voice to a woman who has been silenced for far too long, providing a platform for her to share her...

Penelope Unbound by Mary MorrissyA speculative history that reimagines James Joyce's famous heroine in a new and compelling light. What if Norah Barnacle had waited for her husband alone at the...

Penelope's Passion by Maggie Sims is a romance novel that explores the complexities of love and desire in 19th-century London. After her mother's passing, Penelope Wood faces an uncertain future, but...

The Yellow 'M' by Edgar Pierre Jacobs A mysterious figure known as the Yellow Mark is wreaking havoc across London, leaving the police baffled. With each daring heist, the thief seems to taunt...

Mortimer is a miniature version of Robert Munsch's beloved story about a boy who refuses to go to bed. With his loud and persistent protests, Mortimer will not be quiet, even for his mother, father,...

Penelope Snoop, Ace Detective is a hilarious and original picture book about a feisty female detective who sets out to solve a mystery. Her favourite toy, Sidney the Smelly Sock Snake, has...

The Curse of the 30 Pieces of Silver Part 1 by Jean Van Hamme. In a dramatic escape from federal prison, Olrik breaks free using a helicopter. Meanwhile, Blake's holiday is cut short due to news, and...

The Secret of the Swordfish Part 3: SX1 Strikes Back by Edgar Pierre Jacobs is a gripping tale of resistance and freedom. Construction has begun on extraordinary machines, but Imperial forces are hot...

A heartwarming Christmas tale for all to enjoy. Mortimer Mouse sets out in search of a new home, and his eyes land on a nativity scene that seems just right for him. However, as he settles into the...

Solomon Crocodile is back for another adventure. He's not alone this time! A new friend has joined him, and together they're looking for some fun. However, their attempts at tree-climbing,...

Extreme weather has taken hold of continental Europe, causing chaos and disruption to daily life. Professor Mortimer is called upon by the French government to help solve an enigma, and he travels to...

Deep under Sao Miguel island, a mysterious radioactive metal has been discovered, sparking a thrilling mystery. Could it be the legendary orichalcum of the lost city of Atlantis?Professor Mortimer's...

The Mystery of the Great Pyramid, Part 2After his friend's assassination, Mortimer sets out to track down Olrik, but information is scarce. He seeks help from Sheik Abdel Razek, an old man with...

Arabel and her mischievous pet raven Mortimer are back in this delightful collection of seven hilarious escapades. When Arabel's father brings home a mysterious black bird, life becomes never the...

Branch Lines Around Cleobury Mortimer by Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith is a nostalgic exploration of the railway lines that crisscrossed rural England. First published in 2007, this book delves into...

The Secret of the Swordfish Part 1 by Edgar P. Jacobs In a world on the brink of destruction, two men have managed to escape the devastating attack that has ravaged the planet. Professor Mortimer and...

How to Read a Book is a comprehensive guide to reading comprehension, offering a systematic approach to improving reading skills. With its unique blend of instruction and practical advice, this book...

A treasured edition of the A Puffin Book series, Arabel and Mortimer Stories brings the best-loved tales to a new generation. When a large black bird with a distinctive fringe is spotted on the road,...

Death in the present re-awakens a dark time in Blake's past. In 1919, Colonel Lawrence has an unpleasant meeting with an MI5 agent who confiscates his manuscript of The Seven Pillars of Wisdom...

The Mystery of the Great Pyramid: The Papyrus of Manethon Professor Philip Mortimer has decided to spend his holidays in Cairo, where he plans to meet his old friend, Professor Ahmed Rassim Bey. Bey...

Curse of the 30 Pieces of Silver - Part 2 follows Mortimer as he faces a desperate situation at sea. Fortunately, his companion Blake is always there to help him out.With the support of old friends...

Captain Blake and Professor Mortimer's latest mission is fraught with danger as they attempt to reach a secret base with crucial blueprints. However, their pursuers from the Yellow Empire are...

A photograph taken by MI 5 agents reveals a shocking truth: Francis Blake, a trusted figure, is suspected of being a mole in the Intelligence Service. As investigations unfold, it becomes clear that...

The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent - Part 2 sees Blake, Mortimer and Nasir embark on a perilous journey to Antarctica in search of Olrik and his allies. However, they soon discover that their...

Sir Roger Mortimer: A Life of Passion and Power In 1323, Sir Roger Mortimer, a rebel baron, escaped from the Tower of London and fled to France. There, he was reunited with Isabella, the Queen of...

Angry Alan & Fucked Two Plays by Penelope Skinner is a darkly comic new play about masculinity in crisis. Roger's world is falling apart - his job, his ex-wife, and his girlfriend's newfound feminism...

Claire North brings a powerful, fresh and unflinching voice to ancient myth. This is a gripping new tale that breathes life into the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus. On the isle...

When air traffic controllers detect an unknown flying object in Tokyo, two aircraft are sent to intercept and identify it. However, their last message before they crash into each other is 'ryu' -...

Gary Thorn's life is about to change in unexpected ways. It starts with a chance encounter at a pub, where he meets a beautiful woman who leaves before he catches her name. All he has to remember her...

The Septimus Wave by Jean Dufaux It's been several months since the events of The Yellow M, but the evil of Professor Septimus still lingers in London. The city's jet set is drawn to his questionable...

A Soviet rocket carrying deadly bacteria falls back to Earth. Professor Voronov uses this threat to create a terrifying weapon that could devastate the Western world. However, his plan is soon...

The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain by Ian Mortimer Experience the vibrant era of Jane Austen, Romantic poets, and military triumphs at Trafalgar and Waterloo. This is the age of...

Captain Blake is tasked with closing the 'Septimus Wave' case once and for all. However, many questions remain unanswered - where did the spaceship buried beneath London come from? What became of...

Blake and Mortimer are back in action. Several months after their Antarctic adventure, the professor is ordered to rest, but he's not one for downtime. He sets his sights on Africa, searching for a...

The Valley of the Immortals Part 2: The Thousandth Arm of the MekongMortimer is reunited with a seriously injured Nasir in the camp of General Li Hsi, where he was kidnapped to recover the...

Bridgerton: Romancing Mr Bridgerton is the fourth book in Julia Quinn's Regency-set series, now the inspiration for the Netflix series Bridgerton. Welcome to the long-awaited story of Colin and...

The Strange Encounter by Jean Van Hamme In this gripping tale, two gentlemen-spies embark on a perilous mission to uncover the truth behind a mysterious 177-year-old body. The discovery sets off a...

A Psychoanalytic Interpretation of Homer's Odyssey This book presents a rigorous psychoanalytic interpretation of the Homeric dream of twenty geese, exploring its distortions and associations. A lay...

Claire North brings a powerful, fresh and unflinching voice to ancient myth, breathing life into a story. This is the story of Penelope, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. On...

Professor Sato's Three Formulae Part 2 sees Captain Blake face off against Robo-Mortimer in a thrilling adventure. Professor Sató, a pioneer in cybernetics, has been kidnapped by Olrik and his...

The Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent - Part 1When strange phenomena begin disrupting preparations for the British pavilion at the Brussels Universal Exposition, Professor Mortimer and his friend...

Beautifully illustrated letters from Jane Austen bring to life her world and wit. This collection showcases Austen's talent for expressing herself with precision, making it an illuminating companion...

Colin Bridgerton is known as the most charming man in London, but behind the façade, he's tired of being typecast as an empty-headed charmer. When he returns from a trip abroad, he discovers that...

The Mortimer family's legacy in the Welsh Marches is revealed in this richly illustrated history. Philip Hume explores the medieval dynasty's impact on the region, focusing on their influence on the...

Cleobury Mortimer: A Small Market Town Blighted by Political Corruption In this account, a local shopkeeper recounts the transformation of their community over a decade. What was once a prosperous...

Two Ruddy Ducks and a Partridge on a Par Three is a hilarious collection of letters from Mortimer Merriweather, a golfer who has had his fair share of frustration on the course. Over 60 years of...

Enda Walsh's second collection of plays charts his development as one of the most strikingly original playwrights in contemporary theatre. This volume brings together four full-length plays, two...

When a socialist clergyman leaves his fortune to a ruthless Tory MP, the consequences are far-reaching. Two brothers react in different ways: one seeks to challenge the will, while the other quietly...

John Mortimer: Plays One A Voyage Round My Father; Collaborators; The Dock Brief; Lunch Hour; What Shall We Tell Caroline? This collection of plays showcases John Mortimer's unique voice and...

The Marduk expedition has returned to Norlandia with a precious sample of Uradium. Professor Nazca can now test his revolutionary U Ray's potency when combined with the miracle ore. However, this...

The U Ray is a gripping tale of espionage and scientific discovery. When the High Council of Norlandia tasks Professor Marduk with militarising a major scientific breakthrough, the stakes are high...

The Last Swordfish In the aftermath of the Third World War, England is dismantling its base in the Makran, where the final counter-attack was launched. However, sinister schemes are brewing in the...

The Affair of the Necklace by Edgar P. Jacobs is a gripping tale of espionage and theft set against the backdrop of 18th-century France. A priceless necklace, once owned by Marie Antoinette, is...

World War Three may be over, but its aftermath is far from certain. In China, General Xi-Lee's ambitions threaten to upset the fragile balance of power.A relic from ancient Qin Shi Huang has been...

Eight Hours in Berlin is a gripping tale of espionage and mystery set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions.In 1963, two seemingly unrelated events bring the world of international intrigue to...

This comprehensive guide to reading comprehension is a masterful exploration of how to extract meaning from a book. Originally published in 1940, it remains a valuable resource for readers seeking to...

Daddy's Gone A-Hunting is a powerful exploration of the suffocating effects of suburban life. A woman, trapped in a routine of coffee mornings and bridge parties, must confront the desperation that...

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood is a retelling of the Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope, wife of Odysseus, and the twelve maids who were hanged for disloyalty. The story is presented as a...

Discover Elizabethan England through the sharp eyes of Ian Mortimer. This book offers a fresh and humorous look at the era of William Shakespeare and Elizabeth I, revealing the complexities and...

Set on the Thames, a community of houseboat dwellers forms an unlikely bond. Penelope Fitzgerald's Booker Prize-winning novel explores loneliness and connection in this unique urban landscape. The...

Travel back to 14th-century England with a radical new approach to history. Ian Mortimer's guide turns our understanding of the past upside down, revealing that history is not just something to be...

New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas returns with a spicy new adult romance, now with bonus material. In this intense and passionate story, two girls from different worlds collide,...

Margaret Atwood's stage adaptation of Homer's Odyssey tells a fresh perspective on the ancient tale. Penelope, wife of Odysseus and cousin of Helen of Troy, has become a symbol of wifely duty and...

Bully by Penelope DouglasA complex and addictive romance that explores the blurred lines between love and hate, Bully is a story of trauma, heartbreak, and the struggle to move on from past hurts...

David Stirling: A Life of Controversy and Deception The life of David Stirling, the founder of the Special Air Service, is a complex and often contradictory one. This biography, written by Gavin...

Rival by Penelope Douglas is a New Adult romance novel that explores the complex and intense relationship between two estranged teenagers. After two years of separation, Madoc and Fallon rekindle...

Rival is a gripping and sexy new adult romance that explores the boundaries between love and war. When two estranged teenagers reconnect, the stakes are high and the tension is palpable.Penelope...

Dark romance returns on Devil's Night as Penelope Douglas weaves a twisted tale of obsession and desire. The abandoned hotel, The Pope, holds a mysterious twelfth floor, and its secrets are about to...

The Men Who Made the SAS: The History of the Long Range Desert Group Established in June 1940, the Long Range Desert Group was a pioneering organisation that played a crucial role in the war effort...

Animals in Spirit: Our Faithful Companions' Transition to the AfterlifeBy Penelope Smith, a pioneer in interspecies communication, this book explores the process of dying from the viewpoints of both...

The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs by Penelope Ody provides a comprehensive overview of over 120 medicinal herbs, detailing their therapeutic...

Reiki for Life: A Comprehensive Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1, 2 & 3 Penelope Quest, a renowned Reiki expert and former UK Reiki Federation Education Co-ordinator, presents a thorough guide to...

1,000 Spanish Recipes is a culmination of Penelope Casas's 40-year career and lifelong love affair with Spanish food. This comprehensive collection of simple, precise recipes takes readers on a...

The Next Flame, a collection of two bestselling novellas, brings together the intense and passionate world of Penelope Douglas. Aflame and Next to Never follow the complex and often fraught...

Corrupt: Devil's Night is a dark romance novel by Penelope Douglas. Erika Fane has been drawn to her boyfriend's older brother, despite his intimidating presence and troubled past.The star of the...

Moon Tiger is a haunting story of loss and desire, told from the perspective of Claudia Hampton, a woman who remains defiant to the last as she approaches the end of her life. She recounts her life...

The Middle Ages are often misunderstood as a dark and unchanging period, but in reality, people's horizons expanded dramatically between 1000 and 1600. This transformation marked the transition from...

True love can be found in the most unexpected places. Jordan has nowhere else to go when her boyfriend offers to let her move in with him and his father. She jumps at the opportunity, expecting to...

The Satsuma Complex is a story about Gary, a 30-year-old legal assistant with a life that's hard to notice. After a chance encounter with a girl, his world is turned upside down when she disappears...

A semi-autobiographical novel by Penelope Mortimer, The Pumpkin Eater is a moving account of a woman's breakdown in 1960s London. With three husbands and a large family, Mrs Armitage's life is marked...

Daddy's Gone A-hunting by Penelope Mortimer is a thought-provoking novel that explores the contrasting lives of two women. One woman is confined to her home, while the other has escaped into...

The Home by Penelope MortimerA poignant and humorous novel about a woman's journey to independence after escaping a broken marriage. As she navigates her new life, Eleanor faces challenges from those...

Winter thought she'd sent her worst nightmare to prison, but three years of waiting had only given Damon time to plan his revenge. Now, he's back, and his intentions are far from pure. Damon's plan...

Blackchurch is a secluded mansion where the wealthy and powerful send their misbehaving sons to cool off away from prying eyes. Will Grayson has always been reckless and wild, never bound by a single...

Tiernan de Haas has grown up with wealth and privilege, but not love or guidance. Her parents' sudden passing leaves her feeling lost and alone. When her father's stepbrother, Jake Van der Berg,...

Punk 57 is a standalone romance novel that tells the story of a pen pal relationship that spans seven years. The author's use of a pen pal setup as the foundation for the narrative is a clever and...

A collection of remarkable short stories from mid-century women writers offers a unique window into a period of profound social change. Selected and introduced by Lucy Scholes, this anthology brings...

Saturday Lunch with the Brownings by Penelope Mortimer is a true crime story that recounts the extraordinary and chilling events surrounding two young girls who were murdered in Melbourne. In...

The Long Range Desert Group's pioneering work in long-range desert warfare during World War II is revealed in this fascinating study of their specialized vehicles, kit, and techniques. The LRDG's use...

Get organised for back to school with simple, scrumptious recipes your kids will love. My Family Meals is packed with quick and easy dishes to make mealtime stress-free.From comforting breakfasts...

David Mortimore Baxter's self-help book offers a list of excuses for use in emergencies with grown-ups. This guide is intended to help young people navigate tricky situations.Read the book to...

Penelope Tredwell is the feisty 13-year-old author behind the bestselling magazine, 'The Penny Dreadful'. Her gripping tales of the macabre have captured the imagination of Victorian Britain, but no...