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Penniless and newly orphaned, Briar Monroe finds shelter at Thornby Manor, a brooding estate above a mist-shrouded lake. But whispers of a dead wife, an estranged son and locked-away secrets haunt its corridors … Atmospheric, intoxicating and laced with peril, this is a spellbinding historical mystery of love, betrayal, obsession and a house that will not forget…‘With echoes of many gothic romances, Thornby Manor nonetheless has its own take on the genre … a compelling tale’ Sunday Times‘Gloriously and traditionally gothic, rich in mist, rattling windowpanes, hidden missives and feverish dreams … an addictive Victorian mystery’ Joanna Miller‘A gripping gothic tale, simmering with menace’ A.J. West‘Oozing with menace, this intoxicating mystery reveals just how dangerous it was to be a woman in a time when her every move could be turned against her’ Heat magazine Book of the Week‘Fuses the brooding sense of menace of a Brontë novel with the twisty notes of a suspense thriller. A deliciously absorbing gothic mystery’ Vaseem Khan‘Atmospheric and accomplished … steeped in the gothic tradition of mystery and grief’ Essie Fox–––––––––There – suddenly – was Thornby Manor. I would never forget the first time I saw it…A talisman of darkness, an emblem of death. Warwickshire, 1891. Recently orphaned and left destitute, Briar Monroe accepts the protection of Lord Danville and the shadowed sanctuary of Thornby Manor. The great house looms above a mist-shrouded lake, its corridors heavy with secrets – not least the mysterious death of Lady Elizabeth Danville, and the unspoken tensions between her formidable widower and his magnetic son, Gabriel. As Briar navigates the undercurrents of a household ruled by watchful servants and locked doors, she is drawn ever deeper into a web of suspicion, desire and fear. Whispers in the night, figures at windows, and a constant sense of being watched leave her questioning not only the truth about Thornby, but her own safety within its walls. Atmospheric, intoxicating and laced with peril, Thornby Manor is a gothic tale of betrayal, obsession and a house that never forgets. A simmering, haunting debut for readers who loved Jane Eyre, Rebecca, The Woman in White and The Silent Companions. –––––––––‘An enthralling gothic debut … beautifully written, brimming with tension and full of intriguing, morally grey characters. A wonderfully dark historical mystery that kept me reading until 1am!’ Caroline Lea‘Gothic fiction has a new star’ Annie Garthwaite‘Dark, deliciously unsettling … a spellbinding, emotionally intense, intelligent tale dripping with betrayal and obsession’ Barbara Havelocke‘Darkly dramatic, delicious fun. If you love a gothic novel full of secrets to be unpacked, this is one for you …’ Liz Hyder‘Full of darkness and twisted secrets…’ Kate Griffin‘This tale of mystery and madness, of deception and defiance, of scandal and suspicion, will have readers compulsively turning pages deep into the night’ Naomi Kelsey‘A chilling gothic mystery … as unsettling as the mist that swirls around the manor. The final twist took my breath away’ Emma Cowing‘Immersive and chilling gothic novel with a mystery that keeps you guessing until the final chapter’ Rachel Louise Driscoll‘A tense, atmospheric and masterful work of gothic fiction … as chilling as it is intoxicating’ Cathryn Kemp‘A gripping gothic masterpiece’ Gill Paul‘A gothic mystery written with beauty and elegance’ Liv Matthews‘Beautifully written, moody, haunting’ Louise Swanson‘Unsettling, intoxicatingly gothic, highly original and laced with dread … a must-read debut’ Dan Bassett‘Think Jane Eyre meets Rebecca meets Northanger Abbey with a sprinkling of Wilkie Collins. I absolutely loved it’ Joanna Miller

Tomorrow, The War is a sweeping historical epic that follows the intertwined lives of Jed Stokes, a restless wanderer shaped by violence, and Raleigh, a once-enslaved man seeking justice. After fleeing his troubled Jewish family in Virginia, Jed is drawn into the Mexican-American War before becoming a drifter, outlaw, and buffalo hunter in the untamed West. Meanwhile, Oliver Bodkin VII, heir to a failing Virginia plantation, attempts a radical experiment—raising his enslaved half-siblings, Temple and Raleigh, as equals. But their idyllic existence is shattered when outraged neighbors burn their home, killing Oliver and forcing Raleigh to flee. Believing Temple dead, he survives as an itinerant musician—until he discovers that his sister is enslaved once more under a cruel master. Teaming up with Jed, Raleigh stages a daring return to Virginia, leading to a heart-pounding rescue mission on the eve of the American Civil War. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and Tarantino-style action, Tomorrow, The War is a gripping tale of survival, rebellion, chutzpah, and redemption.

From a USA Today bestselling author, this is a heart-stopping story of lost love, family drama, resilience and courage in World War II – perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Mandy Robotham and Kate Quinn. 'Kortchik has penned a raw, unflinching account of wartime survival.' SUSAN MEISSNER 'Sisters everywhere will love it.' DEBORAH SWIFT 'Kept me turning the pages far into the night.' CORIN BURNSIDE Albania, 1943. When US Army nurses and identical twins Andrea and Nicole find themselves stranded in a remote area of the war-torn country, their only route to safety is a perilous trek through the mountains with the Germans on their tail. On the long and risky journey, the treacherous conditions push both of them – and Andrea’s marriage – to the limits. When a chance encounter brings Darren, Nicole’s first love, back into their lives, a long-held secret threatens to tear the sisters apart. As the enemy moves ever closer and the danger continues to mount, will the chance to rebuild their relationship be lost forever? 'Kortchik brings a fascinating story about a WWII rescue mission through Nazi-occupied Albania to life for the reader.’ JOANNE KORMYLO Readers LOVE Sisters of the Storm: ? 'A gripping read and most enjoyable.' ? '[Contains] everything I love about well-written historical fiction.' Praise for Lana Kortchik: ‘Absolutely wonderful! I recommend all Lana’s books, but I believe this one is my favourite and her best yet! TEN STARS!’ ? ‘This book packs a powerful punch… [it] makes your heart soar with every flight, pound in every battle, and break with every loss.’ ? ‘A story I won’t be forgetting any time soon… I highly recommend this book.’? ‘Beautiful novel. Loved the way it is written. The characters and the era are well portrayed, wrapped in the history of WWII.’? ‘Lana Kortchik has a great writing style and the historical elements were everything that I was hoping for.’ ?

'George RR Martin meets Terry Pratchett' OBSERVER***NOW A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER IN HARDBACK***Sir Tony Robinson - actor, presenter, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team - makes his adult fiction debut with this earthy, entertaining and gloriously witty recreation of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, and the making of England. 'A page-turner full of historical intelligence, wit and heart' DAN JONES'Brings the Anglo-Saxon world riotously to life' S.J PARRIS'Entirely brilliant, a story and world vividly evoked' KATE WILLIAMS'Every bit and wise, witty and entertaining as you would expect from one of our greatest storytellers' MARK BILLINGHAM______RomeFather Asser is waiting to die. His idealism has landed him in a papal prison on trumped-up charges of heresy, until salvation arrives in an unexpected form. Cardinal Balotelli also dreams of a better world, free from the ravages of the Norlanders. He has a vital job for Asser, one that could shape the future of Europe. WessexKing Aethelwolf's power is fading, but none of his feckless children are fit to rule. His eldest sons would rather fight each other than the blood-thirsty Norland invaders. His daughter, Swift, is clever and cunning, but often blinded by her ambition. Finally there's Alfred, his once-promising younger son, whom nobody has seen in years. Then Wolf meets a young priest with a proposition from Rome that could change everything. LindisfarneRhiannon is a slave with a profound hatred for her Saxon captors. When she meets Guthrum, a Norlander hell-bent on wiping Wessex from the map, they set out on a journey of destruction. So begins an epic struggle between greed and idealism, ambition and betrayal, freedom and tyranny. Because change always meets with resistance and, on the path to power, nobody can be trusted. The House of Wolf appeared in the Sunday Times hardback bestseller chart in the week ending 20th September 2025.

'Gritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER1191. For Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax. HERONo soonder is it over than the skulduggery of traitors conspiring against Richard's kingdom threatens the outbreak of yet more conflict. WARRIORTorn between his destiny and his allegiance, Will yearns for a life of peace. But when a deadly new danger threatens the king, only one man can save him. RESCUERNow, Will and his companions must embark on their most dangerous voyage yet, a covert rescue mission deep into the heartlands of a ruthless foreign power. Is Will's loyalty to Richard strong enough to die for him? PRAISE FOR SCOTT MARIANI'S STUNNING WILL BOWMAN SERIES'A joyride of a story. My new favourite series' ?'A truly excellent book' ?'A true craftsman of his profession' ?'A master storyteller' ?'A gripping tale of honourable survival' ?'Scott Mariani has taken to historical fiction like a duck to water' ?

Following on from the bestselling The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister, The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley’s spellbinding series of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters constellation. Star D’Apliese, in her late twenties, is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father – the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star – the most enigmatic of the sisters – is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world . . . A hundred years earlier, headstrong and independent Flora MacNichol vows she will never marry. She is happy and secure in her home in the Lake District, living close to her idol, Beatrix Potter. But, when machinations outside of her control lead her to the London home of one of Edwardian society’s most notorious players, Flora is pulled between passionate love and duty to her family. But she finds herself a pawn in a game – the rules of which are only known to others – until a meeting with a mysterious gentleman unveils the answers that Flora has been searching for her whole life . . . As Star learns more of Flora’s incredible journey, she too goes on a voyage of discovery, finally stepping out of the shadow of her sister and opening herself up to the possibility of love. **The story will continue in Orlando . . . Available to pre-order now!**‘Absolutely impossible to put down! The Seven Sisters books just keep getting better and better’ - Tracy Rees, author of Amy SnowPraise for the Seven Sisters:‘A masterclass in beautiful writing’ – The Sun‘Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling’ – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party‘A breathtaking adventure’ – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews:‘Absolutely incredible’‘Totally addictive’‘Ideal for when you need to escape’

'A story that keeps you turning the page' Rosie Goodwin The Cambridge Fens, 1938. Little Rosanna is part of a close-knit Fenland family and the youngest of three cousins. In a time of childhood abandon and adventures on the water, life couldn't be more perfect. But things are not always as they seem. When Rosanna's new baby brother is born, tragedy strikes the family. And, with the outbreak of World War Two just around the corner, and a move to the Norfolk countryside, Rosanna's life is changed forever. And, as she and the family grow together, she realises that to find happiness, we sometimes have to break away from the things we know. 'Gloriously nostalgic . . . a perfect example of her talent' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool'Like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen.' Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her FamilyPreviously published as Our Cousin Rosanna.

Obľúbená americká autorka Abigail Wilson vám prináša ďalší zo svojich regentských románov s mysterióznou zápletkou. Začítajte sa do pútavého príbehu o temných tajomstvách a druhých šanciach, odohrávajúceho sa v anglickom Kente na začiatku devätnásteho storočia. Po piatich rokoch strávených v zahraničí sa Charity Halliwellová vracia na panstvo Loxby, do domu svojich dobrých priateľov. Z bezstarostného dievčaťa sa stala mladou ženou, ktorú prenasleduje bolestné tajomstvo a stratené sny. Dúfa, že na Loxby nájde miesto na uzdravenie a šťastie, no namiesto toho sa stretáva s temnotou, ktorá číha za múrmi i v tieňoch kedysi prívetivého panstva. Jej priateľka Seline zmizne práve v noc jej príchodu a Charity je odhodlaná odhaliť pravdu. Jedinou nádejou sa pre ňu stáva muž, ktorý jej pred rokmi zlomil srdce: Piers Cavanaugh, ktorého označili za zbabelca, lebo sa nedostavil na súboj, ktorý sám navrhol, žil posledných päť rokov ako vyvrheľ ďaleko od rodinného sídla. Aby našiel svoju sestru, rozhodne sa spojiť sily so ženou, o ktorej si myslel, že ju už nikdy neuvidí. Spoločne sa pustia do pátrania, ktoré ich dovedie k podivným nočným stretnutiam v ruinách starého opátstva a znepokojivým chýrom o tajnom spoločenstve. Čím viac sa toho dozvedajú, tým je situácia zúfalejšia. Zdá sa, že panstvo aj jeho okolie sú odhodlané udržať si svoje tajomstvá. Zatiaľ čo sa Charity a Piers pokúšajú objasniť Selinino záhadné zmiznutie, usilujú sa vzkriesiť aj svoje priateľstvo. Na to, aby našli šťastie, by mali prekonať smútok aj pochybnosti, ktoré ich rozdeľujú. Najskôr však musia zistiť, prečo Seline zmizla, a čeliť rastúcemu strachu, že sa možno už nikdy nevráti... Z anglického originálu Vanishing at Loxby Manor (Thomas Nelson, a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee 2021) preložila Miriam Ghaniová.

A German artist’s journey to 18th-century India unravels love, betrayal, and identity as he loses his wife to colonial exploitation and is haunted by family ties across continents. In 1769, Carl von Imhoff, a Württemberg veteran of the Seven Year War and an accomplished miniature painter, embarks on a transformative journey from Plymouth to Kolkata in the service of the East India Company. This voyage quickly takes a tragic turn when Carl loses his wife to the looming shadow of exploitation in India. Branded as sold, his wife’s fate shatters Carl’s world, leading him into a life of fatalism as he finds refuge among the Muses of the Weimar court. Yet, Carl’s ties to India run deep; he cannot escape the memories of his ex-wife, son, and grandson, haunting him across continents. Interwoven with themes of betrayal and the legacies of colonialism, the story explores the complexities of relationships and identity against the backdrop of historical upheaval. This gripping tale is not just a window into the past but a profound exploration of human emotions that resonate today. Thomas Poeschel’s Indian Miniatures is essential reading for history lovers, fans of literary fiction, and those interested in the intersections of art and colonialism. With its rich character development and evocative setting, this book promises to engage readers who seek deeper understanding of personal and historical narratives. Discover a challenge for readers, to reflect on the enduring impact of love, loss, and identity, in a rapidly changing world.

Po rozhodujúcej bitke pri Bosworthe, v ktorej po príchode z vyhnanstva triumfuje Henrich Tudor nad kráľom Richardom III., milencom svojej budúcej manželky princeznej Alžbety z Yorku, korunujú Tudora za anglického kráľa Henricha VII. Manželský zväzok Henricha a Alžbety má ukončiť celé desaťročia trvajúce vojny a nepriateľstvo dvoch kráľovských dynastií a zároveň obnoviť stabilitu rodovými spormi rozvrátenej krajiny. Nevyriešené záhady minulosti vyúsťujú do dramatického zavŕšenia boja znepriatelených rodov aj osobnej drámy kráľovského manželského páru.

Két nő. Egy történet. A titok visszhangzik nemzedékeken át. Felejthetetlen történet bátorságról, árulásról Berlin, 1933. Betiltott könyvekből rakott, óriási máglyák fénye villódzik az éjszakai égbolton. Egyre többen csatlakoznak a náci párthoz, Freya már nem érzi magát biztonságban. Elszörnyedve látja, ahogyan szeretett városát birtokba veszi a fasizmus. Döntenie kell: tétlenül nézi, ami történik, vagy felteszi az életét arra, hogy megmentse a bajba jutottakat. Los Angeles, napjainkban. Maddie visszatér a szülői házba, hogy kicsit kifújja magát. A nagypapája holmijában talál egy háború előtti német naplót, amelynek tartalmán megdöbben. Apránként egyre többet tud meg Freyáról, aztán útra kel, hogy kiderítse az igazságot: Freya hogyan sietett az elesettek segítségére, ki mindenkinek tette jobbá az életét... Daisy Wood letehetetlen, érzelmekkel teli történelmi regények szerzője, aki ezúttal is mesterien szövi egymásba az egyszerre szívszorongató és reményt keltő történet két idősíkját. A szerző 21. Század Kiadónál megjelent kötetei: Párizs elfeledett könyvesboltja (2024), A windsori kastély könyvtárosa (2025).

Inšpirované príbehom skutočných žien, ktoré pracovali pre Hitlera Nemecko, jeseň 1943. Rosa po smrti rodičov odchádza na vidiek, aby unikla vojne. Jej manžel bojuje na ruskom fronte a ich berlínsky dom bol zbombardovaný. Netuší, že len kúsok od jej nového domova sa nachádza tajné sídlo Vlčí brloh, z ktorého Hitler sleduje priebeh vojny na východnom fronte. Rosu odvezú spolu s ďalšími ženami do kasární, aby pracovali ako ochutnávačky jedál podávaných Führerovi. Dvakrát denne im hrozí smrť otravou. V neustálom strachu medzi ženami vzniká spojenectvo, priateľstvo i súperenie. Nejednoznačný je aj Rosin vzťah k nadporučíkovi Zieglerovi, ktorý v mladej žene vzbudí okrem strachu aj nečakanú túžbu. Ako ďaleko môže zájsť, keď jej ide o život? Rosella Postorino sa v románe Ochutnávačky ponára do nejednoznačnosti ľudských vzťahov a pýta sa, čo znamená byť a zostať človekom. Kniha vznikla na základe skutočného príbehu Margot Wölkovej a bola preložená do viac ako 30 jazykov. Preklad a vydanie knihy z verejných zdrojov podporil Fond na podporu umenia, ktorý je hlavným partnerom projektu.

The bestselling debut novel for fans of PACHINKO and HOMEGOING'A rich, sweeping novel' EMMA NANAMI STRENNER'Spellbinding' KARISSA CHEN'A fierce and mythic family saga' SILVIA PARKHoney in the Wound follows a mysteriously gifted lineage of Korean women as they are displaced across Asia by Japanese imperialism. At this novel's heart is Young-Ja, whose family is killed by Japanese soldiers. Her magical gift - the ability to infuse her cooking with her feelings: love, peace, delight - shifts into something far more powerful as her sorrow and anger seep into her confections. When her talent is noticed by a Korean resistance fighter, she is taken to Manchuria and becomes enmeshed in a network of spies at a teahouse favoured by Japanese officials. Haunted at every turn by the spectre of Japanese soldiers, Young-Ja must learn to persevere, even against the brutality of the Imperial Army. Spanning the 20th century, with spellbinding intergenerational sweep and atmospheric magical realism, Honey in the Wound explores the ways colonialism forces one family to transform and ultimately survive. ***WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'This novel swept me off my feet''I will NEVER forget it''One of the most powerful reads I've ever stumbled upon''It will bring out every emotion you have''A breathtaking debut, rich, emotional, and steeped in myth and history''What Jiyoung Han has done here is nothing short of a multi-generational feminist epic'

V roce 1403 se český a římský král Václav IV. vrací zpět do Čech ze zajetí zrádným bratrem Zikmundem. Přejímá zpět postupně všechny své dřívější kompetence, nespolehlivé a zrádné osoby kolem sebe nahrazuje novými věrnými úředníky. Jedním z nich je i pán z Donína, nově jmenovaný královský rychtář, vojenský velitel Kutné Hory, města, které je kvůli těžbě stříbra stěžejním pilířem královy moci. Václav z Donína se ujímá svého úřadu v nepřátelském prostředí místních konšelů, snaží se vyřešit záhady, které před něj středověké město klade a najít pachatele, jenž mají na svědomí nejen úklady vůči samotnému králi, ale i nelítostné a zákeřné vraždy zdejších obyvatel. Společně s rychtářem procházíme středověkými uličkami Hory, výstavnými domy i chatrčemi na předměstích, sestupujeme do středověkých štol stříbrných dolů a proplétáme se množstvím intrik místní honorace, abychom vyřešili první z tajemných případů.

Oceňovaná autorka Zadie Smith prichádza s kaleidoskopickým historickým románom zasadeným do súdneho procesu, ktorý rozdelil viktoriánske Anglicko. Podvod je román o tom, kto má právo rozprávať svoj príbeh a komu sa verí. Píše sa rok 1873. Eliza Touchetová je škótska domáca a zároveň príbuzná kedysi slávneho, no dnes už upadajúceho spisovateľa Williama Ainswortha, s ktorým žije už tridsať rokov. Je to žena širokých záujmov, ako sú literatúra, spravodlivosť, abolicionizmus, triedne rozdiely, minulosť aj posmrtný život. No je aj hlboko skeptická. Podozrieva svojho bratranca z nedostatku talentu, jeho úspešného priateľa Charlesa Dickensa z moralizovania a šikany a Anglicko vníma ako krajinu fasád, kde nič nie je také, ako sa zdá. Andrew Bogle vyrastal v otroctve na jamajskej plantáži. Vie, že každý kus cukru má ľudskú cenu, že bohatí klamú chudobných a že ľudia sa dajú manipulovať ľahšie, než si myslia. Keď sa ocitne v Londýne ako kľúčový svedok v slávnom procese, uvedomí si, že jeho budúcnosť závisí od toho, aký príbeh dokáže presvedčivo vyrozprávať. Proces známy ako Tichbornov prípad, v ktorom sa mäsiar z Austrálie vydáva za právoplatného dediča šľachtického titulu a rozsiahleho majetku, fascinuje pani Touchetovú aj celé Anglicko. Je sir Roger Tichborne tým, kým tvrdí, že je? Alebo je podvodník? Vo svete pokrytectva a sebaklamu sa ukazuje, že rozhodnúť o pravde je oveľa zložitejšie, než by sa zdalo. Román Podvod, inšpirovaný skutočnými historickými udalosťami, je oslnivou sondou do otázok pravdy a fikcie, Jamajky a Británie, autenticity a klamstva, ale aj do tajomstva iných ľudí, ktorým nikdy celkom nerozumieme.

Nizozemsko v roce 1642 prožívá zlatý věk a Amsterdam vzkvétá. Do tohoto ohniska bohatství a kultury se přistěhuje Geertje, zchudlá vdova z Edamu, a získá místo chůvy v domě proslulého malíře Rembrandta. Po smrti jeho ženy se s ním Geertje sblíží. A navzdory varování svých přátel si s mistrem světla a stínů začne vášnivý románek, který má zničující následky. Historický román založený na skutečném příběhu ukřivděné ženy, která se dožadovala spravedlnosti.

V románe Biely dominikán (1921) prenáša Gustav Meyrink čitateľov do tajomného sveta, kde je nadprirodzené a mystické umne prepletené s realitou. Dielo sa odohráva v stredovekej Viedni a skúma hľadanie identity, pravdy a vykúpenia, zatiaľ čo autorov charakteristický symbolistický štýl osvetľuje najhlbšie priepasti ľudskej psychiky. Meyrinkov stručný a poetický jazyk vťahuje čitateľa do víru mystiky a filozofickej reflexie, kriticky skúma historický kontext svojej doby a dosahuje krehkú rovnováhu medzi ľudskosťou a mysticizmom. Rakúsky prozaik Gustav Meyrink (1868 – 1932) bol hlboko ovplyvnený okultizmom a teozofiou svojej doby. Jeho vlastné skúsenosti, vrátane častého pôsobenia v duchovných a ezoterických kruhoch, formovali témy jeho diel. Biely dominikán odhaľuje nielen jeho záujem o mystické prúdy, ale aj jeho hlbokú znalosť kultúrnych dejín Viedne, ktorú si vyberá ako prostredie pre svoje filozofické skúmanie.

“Truly unlike any other book I have read. Shakespeare and AntiShakespeare, a time-slipping tragicomedy of errors, grim and gorgeous, sparkling and sliding with wit and melancholy . . . Picture of Nobody is a masterpiece, and a very strange one too.” —David Tibet, Current 93Transposed into the early twentieth century, a nonentity named Shakespeare rails against poverty, mediocrity, and misunderstanding, in forgotten modernist Philip Owens’s brilliant, one-of-a-kind satire. Every year, there’s a new crop of sad, dirty poet boys coming up to the city without a penny to their names. In six months’ time, who on earth will remember these nobodies, with their so-called blank verse and their extravagant plots—this Marlowe, Kyd, and Will “Shakespere”? (A pseudonym, surely!)Better that they write thrillers, or advertising copy, or speeches for the media baron John Falstaff, who looks to be running for office. Now there’s a man with a strong hand, who’ll keep us out of any nasty foreign wars!Published in 1936 and soon forgotten in the chaos of World War II, Picture of Nobody is one of the strangest, most accomplished, and most remarkable one-offs in English fiction. A comic yet credible reimagining of the milieu of Elizabethan London in modernist dress, it transcends its premise to provide a poignant portrait, of a Shakespearean mind coming to grips with the twentieth century. Populated by an assortment of characters familiar from Will’s life and writing both, it is as much a loving parody as a grim prophecy regarding the fate of genius in “interesting times.”

'A glorious novel of love in all its forms - familial, romantic, lost, and found. Jennifer E. Smith is a ray of literary sunshine' Jenny JacksonThe four Endicott siblings - Gemma, Connor, Roddy, and Jude - were once inseparable. Decades later, the unthinkable has happened: they haven't spoken in years . . . until an out-of-the-blue text arrives from Jude, now a famous actress, summoning them to a small town in North Dakota. They're each at a crossroads: Gemma, who put her own ambitions aside to raise the others, now isn't sure if she wants to be a mother herself. Connor, a celebrated novelist, is floundering after his recent divorce and suffering from an epic case of writer's block; and Roddy, at the tail end of a professional soccer career, is dangerously close to losing his future husband for the chance at one last season. Will they be able to resolve their differences in just one weekend? And why has their sister brought them to North Dakota in the first plac? EADERS LOVE JENNIFER E. SMITH'S NOVELS'Loved it!' ?'I could not put it down' ?'Moving and beautiful' ?