Dan Jones

''Bloody and beguiling.'' THE TIMES ''A salty, action-packed saga.'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''Perfect for Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell fans.'' DAILY EXPRESSSpanning the sacking of England''s south coast by Castilian raiders, the cut-throat halls of Windsor Castle and a seismic, blood-soaked naval battle – no one brings medieval England as thrillingly to life as Sunday Times bestseller and master storyteller Dan Jones.A COUNTRY ON THE BRINK.AN ALLY TURNED FOE. A FINAL CRUSADE. 1350. England reels in the aftermath of the Black Death. Towns emptied, families shattered, a kingdom weakened, and yet still, worse is to come. After a failed alliance, the Castilians grow ever bolder in their threats against the Crown, mounting attacks onto English shores and even stealing people away. Loveday FitzTalbot has survived a lifetime of battles, but never an enemy this elusive. When his newfound family is threatened, he is forced into dangerous work for a man whose loyalties shift like the tide. This unknowingly leads him to a long-awaited reunion, a battle unlike any he has faced before and a final farewell that will change everything… Praise for THE ESSEX DOGS ‘Influences as diverse as Bernard Cornwell and Game of Thrones.’ SPECTATOR ‘If you''ve ever enjoyed a Ridley Scott film, go and buy this book!'' ALICE WINN ''The way Dan Jones writes enemies reminds me of Cornwell at his best.'' CONN IGGULDEN ''This is the Hundred Years'' War as directed by Oliver Stone with a historian''s eye for detail.'' ELODIE HARPER ''Battle-bloody, brutal and perfectly pitched.'' DAILY MAIL‘Unforgettable characters.’ SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE‘This razor-sharp motley crew... leap off the page and charge straight at you.’ SUN

This isle is full of noises...From the beaches of Orkney to the Welsh mountains, and the Derbyshire peaks to the Cornish moors, Britain is home to many strange creatures of folklore. Some are ancient, as enduring as the forests and mountains they inhabit. Others live among us, in our cities, creating new legends as they scuttle through the shadows. And none of them are to be trusted.In this deliciously chilling collection, award-winning and bestselling authors bring you tales inspired by the monsters that share our land. The perfect winter read for anyone who''s ever spotted something slimy and unexplained in their peripheral vision, or seen eyes reflecting back in the forest where no eyes should be.INCLUDES NEW AND ORIGINAL STORIES FROM:Janice HallettAbir MukherjeeRosie AndrewsStuart TurtonDan JonesJenn AshworthSunyi DeanJane JohnsonRebecca Netley

A beautifully produced account of the signing, impact and legacy of Magna Carta, a document that became one of the most influential statements in the history of democracy, as part of the stunning landmark library series. On a summer''s day in 1215 a beleaguered English monarch met a group of disgruntled barons in a meadow by the river Thames named Runnymede. Beset by foreign crisis and domestic rebellion, King John was fast running out of options. On 15 June he reluctantly agreed to fix his regal seal to a document that would change the world. A milestone in the development of constitutional politics and the rule of law, the ''Great Charter'' established an Englishman''s right to Habeas Corpus and set limits to the exercise of royal power. For the first time a group of subjects had forced an English king to agree to a document that limited his powers by law and protected their rights. Dan Jones''s elegant and authoritative narrative of the making and legacy of Magna Carta is amplified by profiles of the barons who secured it and a full text of the charter in both Latin and English.

The thrilling, unmissable follow-up to Wolves of Winter by Sunday Times bestselling historian, Dan Jones, following the fortunes of ordinary soldiers in the early years of the Hundred Years’ War. Three years after the Essex Dogs battled through the Siege of Calais, the Black Death has torn through Europe. Romford, basking in his new riches, now finds himself living as a squire in the glamorous court of King Edward III. Loveday, whose businesses have been destroyed by the plague, is desperate to avoid returning to the life he vowed to abandon: fighting. And Millstone and Thorp enlist themselves on a deadly mission to escort a princess to Castille. Each Dog has scattered in a radically different direction. But something is about to bring them back together... Praise for THE ESSEX DOGS TRILOGY ''Wolves of Winter is a horrible joy to read: horrible because of the vivid, random bloodshed, and a joy because of the easy authenticity of his prose... If you''ve ever enjoyed a Ridley Scott film, go and buy this book!'' ALICE WINN''A book that draws you in page by page. The way Dan Jones writes enemies reminds me of Cornwell at his best, turning up tension click by click.'' CONN IGGULDEN ''This is the Hundred Years'' War as directed by Oliver Stone with a historian''s eye for detail.'' ELODIE HARPER''Battle-bloody, brutal and perfectly pitched.'' DAILY MAIL

Yves Saint Laurent's enduring impact on fashion and culture is explored through 70 of the fashion house's iconic pieces.  Joining the house of Dior at the age of just 18, it was obvious that this fashion upstart had a glorious career ahead of him. Forged in the famous French house it wasn't long before YSL was launching his own boutique. He reinvented women's wear and transformed it into daring pieces such as the Le Smoking tuxedo and the Saharienne safari jacket – both instances of borrowing from menswear to create something bold, striking, and a little bit scandalous.  YSL championed the concept of 'ready-to-wear', bringing high-end fashion to a whole new audience. His eponymous label created countless stunning garments and has been worn by both the famous and the infamous – from Catherine Deneuve and Jerry Hall to Naomi Campbell and Charli XCX. YSL is a true style icon whose genius is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated title.