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Son of Nobody


The past is never done with: always the song continues Harlow Donne has devoted his life to the Classical world. When a chance comes up to study an obscure collection of papyrus fragments at Oxford University, he seizes it. Though it means leaving his daughter and fracturing marriage back home in Canada, this is the kind of career break he desperately needs. In the depths of the Bodleian Library, Harlow discovers a lost account of the Trojan War, a glimpse into the founding of Western civilization itself. He names the epic poem The Psoad, after its protagonist, a Greek commoner identified as Psoas of Midea but known to all as 'son of nobody'. As sole translator and interpreter of the Psoad, Harlow dedicates the poem and its footnotes to his daughter, Helen. Under his gaze, the text unlocks echoes of Ancient Greece into the present day, and a personal message to his beloved child appears. Despite the three-thousand-year gap between the two, a thread hasn't frayed: the universal song of homesickness and regret, of ambition, love and grief. In this masterpiece of myth, history and domesticity, Son of Nobody explores how stories become facts, the price we pay to share them and how we live - then, now and always.
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24,99 €

A Widow's Charm


In this witty fantasy romance, a widow blackmails her rakish necromancer neighbor to bring her husband back to life and save her home . . . only to find herself falling for him instead. Lady Hildegarde Croft is accustomed to changes in position. After all, she rose from maidservant to lady of the manor when she married Lord Thorgoode Croft. But when he drops dead quite unexpectedly, the plans that would have protected her and the people of Croftholde from her malevolent brother-in-law die along with him. What's a widow to do? Fortunately, potential salvation arrives in the form of Lord Erol Elmwood, who is fleeing the consequences of using his forbidden Charm to raise the dead and save his own life. Now he's injured, destitute, and miserable, stuck hiding out at the neighboring estate. For Hilde, blackmailing Lord Elmwood to resurrect Thorgoode seems like the perfect solution. For Elmwood, beautiful Lady Croft seems like the ideal distraction from his troubles. The problem is, all she wants from him is the horrifying power he knows he can never use again. 'Clever, funny, charmingly written, this tale of unexpected love and yes, dead bodies, will run away with your heart. I was rooting for Hilde and Elmwood from the very first page' Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong
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14,99 €

Mayhem and the Mortal


🗡 A MORTAL WITH NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE. AN ASSASSIN WITH EVERYTHING TO HIDE. AN EPIC ADVENTURE AWAITS. . . “I am obsessed with this book. . .top read of the year and a book that’s going straight to my favourites shelf.”–#1 New York Times bestselling author Devney Perry Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. --One mission. One curse. No escape. Zaira doesn’t want a hero. She needs a weapon. To save her sister from a soul-devouring curse, she has to cross The Shallows — a nightmare landscape of ruined magic, shifting paths, and vicious creatures that eat people alive. Her guide — Thane Valkor: sorcerer, assassin, walking red flag. His name clears rooms. His magic kills quietly. And whatever he’s really after, it’s not salvation. He promises to help. He might even mean it. But Zaira knows better than to trust a liar with a blade and ice in his veins. She just doesn’t have a choice. --Tropes: ? Dislike to Lovers? Grumpy x Sunshine? Epic Quest? "You're Mine"? Morally Grey Hero🗡PRAISE FOR MAYHEM AND THE MORTAL:“Shanora Williams weaves a spell in words and world building to create a story that is pure magic! I have so much love for this novel!” — New York Times, USA Today, and International bestselling author Cecy Robson "Mayhem and the Mortal is a sexy, big-hearted adventure of a novel! The unrelenting chemistry between Thane and Zaira kept me glued to the page." — New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Rachel Howzell Hall "Mayhem and the Mortal combines everything I love about a classic fantasy quest with plenty of cute and cozy vibes in an action-packed adventure. Found family, whimsical world-building, and a tension-filled, grumpy/sunshine romance will have you kicking your feet as Shanora Williams transports you into a tale that every reader will want to get lost in." — USA Today Bestselling Author of Storm Breaker Nisha J. Tuli
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26,99 €

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me


A page-turning, unforgettable fantasy set in a city peopled with ruffians, spies, malcontents and murderers. Experience out-of-this world adventure and dangerous politics as Maggie tries to survive waking up in her favourite fictional world. A heart-pounding epic from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews. When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy and naked in a gutter, it doesn’t take her long to recognize Kair Toren. It’s a city she knows intimately from the pages of a famously unfinished dark fantasy series – one she’s been obsessively reading and re-reading, while waiting years for the final novel. Her only tools for navigating this gritty world of rival warlords, magic and mayhem? Her encyclopaedic knowledge of the plot, the setting and the characters’ ambitions and fates. But while she quickly discovers she cannot be killed (though many will try!), the same cannot be said for the living, breathing characters she’s coming to love. Maggie joins a motley band that includes a former lady’s maid, a deadly assassin, various outrageous magical creatures and a dangerously appealing soldier. Soon, instead of trying to return home, she finds herself enmeshed in the schemes – and attentions – of duelling princes, dukes and villains. This all while trying to save them and the kingdom of Rellas from the ending she’s seen on the page: a cataclysmic war. This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the beginning of the most epic adventure yet from genre powerhouse writing duo Ilona Andrews. For fans of Samantha Shannon, Sarah J. Maas, Danielle L. Jensen and isekai portal fantasy. ‘Exciting, complex, with indelible characters and a heroine who cannot die: loved it’– Charlaine Harris, author of The Southern Vampire Mysteries‘An irresistible plunge into another world. I was captivated from the very first line’– Danielle L. Jensen, author of A Fate Inked in Blood‘Absolutely brilliant! This is the kind of book that will make you forget the world exists’– Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop‘This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me will delight . . . a perfect blend of humor and high stakes’– Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods‘A fun premise and wonderfully deep worldbuilding’– Django Wexler, author of How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying'Fantasy, romance, danger – this book has it all. Addictive. I need the sequel stat’– Felicia Day, author of Third Eye
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29,49 €

Let the Bad Times Roll


Five guests. Five courses. And secrets spilling like cocktails ... Welcome to the worst dinner party ever. It was supposed to be a celebration: champagne cocktails, a five-course feast, and plenty of good times. But dinner is cancelled. Selina, Caroline, Sage, Richard, Max. Each guest believes they alone are Daniel's confidante, they alone know Daniel's darkest secrets. But no one knows where Daniel is. Or so they say... Readers are loving Let The Bad Times Roll!'This was, quite simply, deliciously and perfectly evil''So good I read it twice''It's sharp, lush, and perfect for a summer binge''Another incredibly gripping novel that I devoured in under 24 hours'And your favourite authors love it too:'A heady, potent cocktail of a novel. I downed it in one' Erin Kelly'Has the vibes of The Secret History and Daisy Jones and the Six ... A wickedly fun read' Kiare Ladner'[A] blackly comic mystery, bringing both warmth and nastiness to a story of envy, deception and very, very good food' Julia Armfield'Alice Slater is the queen of the dark and delectable thriller' Heather Parry'Intoxicating, sharp-edged and burning with obsession' Kirsty Logan
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14,99 €

The Impostor


Keep it in the family. Whatever it takes.Nathaniel Carson is dead. His family host a dinner to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday only to have an unexpected guest arrive. Mia says she's Nathaniel's daughter. The product of an affair. But not everyone is convinced her claims are genuine. After all, Nathaniel left behind a vast fortune. The kind of money people would do anything for. The more the Carsons' get to know Mia, the more concerned they become. Can they trust he? ecause every family has its secrets. But this truth might hurt the Carson's more than they expectA tense psychological thriller full of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell.
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13,49 €

Wolfskin


"Cutting edge action space opera, mixing lightning pace with grand storytelling" - Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke and Hugo Award-winning author of CHILDREN OF TIMEVakov Fukasawa is trapped. Captured by his ruthless and cruel enemies, the House of Suns, he has been broken in body and mind, tormented until he is something less than human. And yet, Vakov and his brother Artyom are the Common's last hope. The war against the Suns has grown to swallow the galaxy. Entire systems rattle with violence. Planets are burning. Species are hunted to extinction. And now that the genocidal alien Shenoi have been successfully summoned, billions of lives are staring into the abyss. To save his friends and his home, Vakov will need to work with his brother to build a great intergalactic army. He will need to become the hero, the legend, his people believe him to be. He will need to draw on his every last ounce of courage to gain the loyalty and fury required to survive. He will need to become The Black Wolf. But is Vakov willing to pay the price that victory demand? raise for Stormblood:'Stormblood is a high stakes adrenaline filled adventure featuring two estranged brothers suddenly on opposite ends of an addict's war. And it's real damn good' Nick Martell, author of THE KINGDOM OF LIARS'A captivating military sci-fi debut. Stormblood tells a splendid story about two brothers divided by war that is full of comradeship, actions, and conflict' Novel Notions'A magnificent and explosive adrenaline-fest . . . Szal's debut is an absolute must read for fans of gritty, action-packed, detective and military SF' Grimdark Magazine'This frenetic, grisly sucker-punch of a book manages to be everything you could want from sci-fi, while also carving out its own niche with a rusty slingshiv.' Fantasy Book Review'Vakov Fukasawa is a former soldier, addicted to the biotech inside his own body that makes him constantly crave for action. And there is plenty of action in this fast moving novel, but not at the expense of ideas, or of humanity, or of vivid descriptions of Szal's carefully imagined war-torn galaxy' Chris Beckett
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33,49 €

Elizabeth and Marilyn


London, October, 1956. A glittering Royal Film Premiere. The whole world is watching ... Tonight, Elizabeth II will formally greet an array of stars. Though she was not born to be Queen, this young mother and wife has embraced her patriotic duty and its unforgiving demands. A limousine pulls up. Out steps a vision in dazzling gold: Marilyn Monroe. A money-making machine for Hollywood, with curves that drive men wild and a smile that lets women know she’s in on the joke. As the two most famous women in the world come face to face, they look to be worlds apart. Yet beneath the glamorous costumes, both are fighting to keep the men they love, while trying to do their work in a man’s world. And they have spent the summer of 1956 battling secret demons the public could never imagine. Now, Marilyn steps forward. These photographs will be on the front page of every newspaper in the morning. But this isn’t their first meeting. And the story behind the headlines is even more sensational ...
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26,99 € 27,95€

Seascraper


Thomas lives a slow, deliberate life with his mother in Longferry, working his grandpa’s trade as a shanker. He rises early to take his horse and cart to the grey, gloomy beach to scrape for shrimp; spending the rest of the day selling his wares, trying to wash away the salt and scum, pining for Joan Wyeth down the street and rehearsing songs on his guitar. At heart, he is a folk musician, but it remains a private dream. When a striking visitor turns up, bringing the promise of Hollywood glamour, Thomas is shaken from the drudgery of his days and begins to see a different future. But how much of what the American claims is true, and how far can his inspiration carry Thomas? Haunting and timeless, this is the story of a young man hemmed in by his circumstances, striving to achieve fulfilment far beyond the world he knows.
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15,99 € 16,45€

We Know You Can Pay a Million


You know it''s coming: a frozen computer, an office filled with blank screens, a printed message. The clock is ticking. Your colleagues have hours to strike a deal. Cybercrime is everywhere. From governments to airlines, hospitals to banks, institutions of every kind have paid out millions to hackers. Now a multibillion-dollar industry, ransomware is recognised as a serious threat to global security, yet remains a slippery and little understood phenomenon. From a leading expert in illicit trading, We Know You Can Pay a Million spotlights the criminal underworld where organised groups trade stolen information and cryptocurrencies, and reveals the fascinating histories of the superhackers whose activities have potentially catastrophic implications for us all.
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29,49 €

Communion


'Marks the arrival of an explosive new talent' Observer'Rich and involving and emotionally charged' Guardian'An immaculate debut with dirt under its fingernails' Colin Walsh, author of KalaJust so we're clear, she said, I know the rules of confession. What I say cannot be repeated. Not to anyone... When Mack O'Brien left his home in Port Talbot for the seminary as a teenager, he didn't imagine he'd be back a decade later, unordained and still at a loss as to what makes for a moral life. He takes a job as a security guard at the local steelworks and begins an uneasy transition into the world he once rejected. When the men of the steelworks organise an unprecedented strike in protest against job cuts, he sees no reason not to go along with it. The last person Mack expects to see in the local club is Siwan Roderick - the woman who appeared out of the blue at the seminary one day to make a confession and swear him to secrecy. Mack kept his word. But as the day of the strike nears, and as he begins to fully understand what Siwan is planning, Mack is forced to reckon with his loyalty to her and the question of whether an act of violence can ever be justified. 'A rare novel ... This is poignant, resounding writing' Cynan Jones, author of Pulse'Each paragraph arrives like a short, beautiful breath' Andrew McMillan, author of Pity'Electric'Kasim Ali, author of Good Intentions
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24,49 €

Juniper Mae: Journey to the Levels Below


Juniper Mae's about to face her toughest challenge yet - and she's going to find out just how far evil will go to discover her technological secrets!Safe at home, Juniper Mae, Albie, and BOT-L have no idea that the sinister President Onyx is about to turn their lives upside down in his quest for Juniper's powerful technology. Can the tiny inventor and her even tinier friends team up with an unlikely ally to break into Tykotech Tower itself, and save Juniper's family from danger?
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13,49 €

Marvel Select: Marvel Rivals


Explore the timestream-entangled world of Marvel Rivals with your favourite heroes and villains, including icons like Spider-Man and Venom - and new sensations like Squirrel Girl, Peni Parker, Luna Snow and Jeff the Land Shark! In Tokyo 2099, the time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it! When Krakoa throws a Hellfire Gala, the champions of the Multiverse assemble intheir finery to wine and dine the night away - but who invited Ultron?! Head back in time to ancient Japan and feast your eyes on reimagined legends! And Knull, the horrifying King in Black, exerts his symbiotic supremacy! Collecting MARVEL RIVALS (2025) #1, MARVEL RIVALS: HELLFIRE GALA (2025) #1, MARVEL RIVALS: IGNITE (2025) #1 AND MATERIAL FROM MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS (2025) #1
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14,99 €

The Palm House


From the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of First Love, The Palm House is a sharply observed, slyly funny novel of enduring friendships and small mercies. 'This goes straight onto my list of favourite modern novels’ – The Times'One of our finest novelists of constrained fury: nobody writes better' – The Observer'Mesmerising . . . confirms Riley as one of Britain’s best' – The Telegraph‘A slim, impeccably controlled story that contains multitudes’ – The GuardianLaura and Putnam have been friends for a long time. Theirs is a happy meeting of minds, with long evenings spent huddled in an ancient pub by the Thames, where they share office gossip, reflect on their teenage passions, and lament the state of the world. Recently, though, Putnam has been harder to reach: he has lost his father, and the magazine to which he has dedicated his life has been hijacked by an insufferable new editor, Simon ‘call me Shove’ Halfpenny. Laura has her own problems: with a prickly mother and a tricky past, and in a beautiful and indifferent city, her day-to-day life is precarious. But as Putnam starts to sink into despondency, she must try to bring him back. The Palm House offers us Gwendoline Riley’s trademark keen observation and wit, and leaves us - somehow - with a curious sense of possibility. It is a slender masterpiece from one of Britain’s finest prose stylists. ‘I love this book’ – Sarah Perry, award-winning author of The Essex Serpent‘Outstandingly brilliant’ – Claire-Louise Bennett, award-winning author of Big Kiss, Bye-Bye‘Riley’s prose is so electric, so alive with humour and insight and passion, that by the end you will want to stand up and cheer’ – Paul Murray, author of The Bee StingNamed a Most Anticipated Book for 2026 by: Financial Times, The Times, The Observer, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, New Statesman, Good Housekeeping, Country & Town House, Shortlist, The New York Times, Irish Times, Vulture, LitHub and BBC Culture.
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22,99 €

The Natural Order of Things


Russia, late 1870s. The country is in a state of flux. The serfs have been freed but changes have not gone far or fast enough for a new group of revolutionaries. Political murders are on the increase and state paranoia is rife. In the midst of this English engineer, Alex Stevenson, arrives on the shore of the Volga to build the longest railway bridge in Europe. When Alex decides to protect a pair of nesting birds he unwittingly sets off a chain of events which leads to terrorists attempting to assassinate the Tsar. While the hunt for the perpetrators unfolds, Alex becomes entangled in a dangerous game as a government minister, a young noblewoman and a group of violent revolutionaries plot against each other over the future of Russia.
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13,49 €

I Am Agatha


Agatha and Alice are in love. Agatha, a famed recluse, finally wants to settle down. But Alice has dementia, and a lingering obsession with her late daughter, who''s buried in her backyard. In an ideal world, Agatha would move Alice - and her daughter''s remains, if necessary - into her isolated clifftop house. But Alice''s son wants her in an assisted living facility and her property deeds in his pocket. As unlikely allies come to her aid, Agatha engages in a battle of wills with the townsfolk who stand between her and happily ever after. Freewheeling, witty, moving and entertaining, I Am Agatha combines the sideways humour of Big Swiss with the heart of Oh William!
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22,99 €

The Palm House


Laura Miller and Edmund Putnam have been friends for a long time. Theirs is a happy meeting of minds, with long evenings spent huddled in an ancient pub by the Thames, where they share office gossip, reflect on their teenage passions, and lament the state of the world. Recently, though, Putnam has been harder to reach: he has lost his father, and the magazine to which he has dedicated his life has been hijacked by an insufferable new editor, Simon ‘call me Shove’ Halfpenny. Laura has her own problems: with a prickly mother and a tricky past, and in a beautiful and indifferent city, her day-to-day life is precarious. But as Putnam starts to sink into despondency, she must try to bring him back. A novel of enduring friendships and small mercies, The Palm House offers us Gwendoline Riley’s trademark keen observation and wit, and leaves us - somehow - with a curious sense of possibility.
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19,99 €

An Island Burning


'Warm, funny and beguiling, authentically infused with salt spray and whisky fumes' - Chris Brookmyre'Vivid and exciting . . . a gripping read' - Alexander McCall SmithBurns Night, January 2000. In the early days of the new millennium, two burnt-out cars are discovered on a barren glen on the Isle of Mull. Inside them, only teeth and bones. Meanwhile, Ivor Punch is busy policing a protest when he meets a strange visitor purporting to be Robert Louis Stevenson, who speaks of an island that appears only twice a century. As smoke fills the air and bodies are discovered, Sergeant Punch searches for the crux of the mystery by looking to the past. Amid peculiar forces at play, a freshly moored ferry full of curious characters and a Burns Night play to set the evening alight, Punch needs to decipher what is real or imagined - before the island falls into chaos. From multi-award-winning author and musician, Colin MacIntyre, aka Mull Historical Society. Praise for Colin MacIntyre'A twisty mystery set on Mull, the island being a character in itself' Ian Rankin'One of my favourite songwriters of all time' Irvine Welsh'MacIntyre always writes with a clarity of style' The Scotsman
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13,49 €

This Is the Only Book of Dad Jokes You’ll Ever Need


With 302 of the best and most cringe-worthy dad jokes including the classics and fresh new material, this truly is the only dad joke book you'll ever need!From beery good jokes to silly sports humor, the best of the worst dad jokes are all here in one pun-filled place. With original illustrations throughout, this extensive collection is sure to make the whole family laugh. No matter how bad they are, dad jokes are always good!
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17,99 €

Beletria je často nazývaná aj krásnou, alebo umeleckou literatúrou. Toto označenie pochádza z francúzskeho názvu belles lettres (krásna literatúra)Výrazom beletria sa súhrnne označujú umelecké prozaické diela. K najznámejším beletristickým žánrom patrí poviedka, novela, román, črta či umelecká reportáž.

Romány, poviedky a novely ponúkajú pútavé príbehy s výraznými postavami a atmosférou. Divadelné hry zase slúžia ako materiál pre divadelné predstavenia a prinášajú konverzácie, dramatické situácie a komediálne alebo tragické prvky.

Beletria je neoddeliteľnou súčasťou literatúry, ktorá obohacuje naše vnímanie sveta a poskytuje nám príležitosť prežívať rôznorodé príbehy a vstúpiť do rôznych svetov. Bez ohľadu na to, či preferujete dobrodružstvo, romantiku alebo reflexiu, beletria vám umožní objaviť nové myšlienky, inšpirácie a zábavu.

Hľadáte knižných hrdinov, ktorí vás zavedú do sveta romantiky, histórie, sci-fi či fantasy? Prinášame vám ten najlepší výber skutočných príbehov, románov, detektívok, noviel a poviedok. K úspešným autorom beletrie patria Jozef KarikaDominik Dán, Róbert Bryndza, Kristína Tormová, Urbaníková EvitaTáňa Keleová Vasilková a Stephen King