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The Untouchable


Inspired by the true story of Anthony Blunt and the Cambridge Five spy ring, The Untouchable is a beautifully crafted novel by John Banville, author of the Booker Prize-winning The Sea.Victor Maskell has been betrayed. After an announcement in the House of Commons and the hasty revelation of his double life of wartime espionage, his disgrace is public, his knighthood revoked, his position as curator of the Queen’s pictures terminated. There are questions to be answered. For whom has he been sacrificed? To what has he sacrificed his life?‘The Untouchable is an engrossing, exquisitely written and almost bewilderingly smart book . . . It’s the fullest book I’ve read in a very long time, utterly accomplished, thoroughly readable, written by a novelist of vast talent’ Richard FordNow part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.
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14,99 €

A Murder in Paris


IT STARTS WITH A CONFESSION IT ENDS IN MURDER ________ ? ‘This book grips you from the very first page and doesn’t let go’ ? ‘Another edge-of-your-seat thriller which keeps you guessing’ ? ‘A fantastic, fast-paced thriller full of unexpected twists’ ? ‘Absolutely riveting … I couldn’t put it down’ Olivia is on the school run when she gets the phone call. Her grandmother has just walked into a Paris hotel – and confessed to a murder, committed years ago. It’s unthinkable. It’s impossible. It’s only the start. For the confession stirs up a long-buried mystery. And as Olivia hunts for the truth – winding through dark Paris side streets – the closer she gets to the person who’d do anything to protect it… From the No.1 international bestselling author comes a story of secret pasts and buried memories. A MURDER IN PARIS is a thriller you’ll never forget. *** Matthew Blake's book 'A Murder in Paris' was a Toronto Star bestseller w/e 2025-06-11.
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13,49 €

The Shadow Carver


‘I devoured The Shadow Carver … A hair-raising thriller that cuts deep’ Trevor Wood, The Man on the Street 'An absolutely brilliant book. It's dark. It's gory. It's full of drama and so fast-paced. I loved it' Reader review ? 'It was disturbing, fast-paced, full of unexpected twists and turns, gripping, gritty, horrifying and unputdownable' Reader review ? * * * * A killer who cuts straight to the bone … A CHILLING MURDER When a convicted killer is released and later found brutally murdered, DI Henley and the Serial Crimes Unit are pulled into a deadly investigation with links to other recent attacks – all the victims are connected by the vicious signature left behind by the killer. A KILLER LURKS Henley and her team begin to connect the dots between the killings, and realise the murders are part of something more sinister. Each victim has been chosen with a deadly precision, their deaths carved out with a shocking cruelty. THE HUNT IS ON … As the rampage continues and the case spirals into a terrifying hunt for the killer, the line between predator and prey begins to blur. Henley and the SCU are running out of time … Can they outsmart a monster before they strike again? **** Praise for Nadine Matheson: ‘A story that’s dark, tense, action-packed, and so, so clever’ Andrea Mara, number one Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Gruesome and gritty’ Liz Nugent, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Matheson writes sharply [and] with a light, witty touch’ The Telegraph
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26,99 €

Mrs Sidhu’s Just Desserts


'Perfect for fans of Richard Osman' Guardian 'Slough's answer to Miss Marple’ S.J. Bennett 'A dollop of cosy crime goodness' Vaseem Khan 'I found myself turning page after page after page' J. M. Hall 'Loveable characters, runaway plot and laughs galore' Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners It's the most glamorous event of the year Mrs Sidhu has snagged the contract of her life: the chance to cater the grand opening of Berkshire's new art gallery. But there's horror among the hors d'oeuvres Then the gallery's star painting is stolen, and Mrs Sidhu's favourite waitress is left dead on the floor. Mrs Sidhu is back for a second helping Can a widowed, Slough-based caterer take down a ruthless, murderous art thief? She's determined to crack the strangest case of her career and serve up her signature dish: just desserts. An exceptional cosy crime mystery from Suk Pannu, creator of BBC Radio 4’s Mrs Sidhu Investigates
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22,99 €

The Cost of Trust


This is the story of one of the most horrifying scandals in British medical history. In 2003, Deborah Douglas was diagnosed with breast cancer by Ian Paterson, a surgeon based in the Midlands. Over the next seven years, Deborah placed her trust in Paterson, undergoing a mastectomy, reconstructive surgery, and extensive chemotherapy under his care – only to discover that her cancer diagnosis had been exaggerated and her treatment was totally unnecessary. Deborah was not alone; in 2017, Paterson, infamously dubbed the ‘Butcher Surgeon,’ by the media, was convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding and sentenced to 20 years in prison. These were just a fraction of his victims. He deceived thousands of patients during his tenure as both an NHS and private surgeon.The Cost of Trust is a shocking work of investigative journalism that unveils the true extent of this medical atrocity. Authored by Deborah Douglas with writer Tracy King – also a casualty of Paterson – the book provides an in-depth look at the devastating impact of Paterson’s actions and the work it took to bring him to justice. Deborah Douglas led the campaign to expose Paterson’s misconduct and the failures of the medical authorities that allowed him to operate unchecked. In the wake of Paterson’s conviction, the Chief Coroner has opened inquests into the deaths of 54 patients treated by Paterson with more deaths being investigated. The NHS and private healthcare systems will answer accusations of systemic failures that enabled such a grievous breach of trust.The Cost of Trust is a compelling David vs. Goliath narrative and a crucial work of non-fiction.
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26,99 €

A Weekend on Allyson Island


They've come for a birthday celebration . . . but they'll leave celebrating themselves. Moira Allyson is going all out for her 50th birthday. The planning part is easy--in her big, beautiful mansion set on Savannah's waterfront, perfect parties practically plan themselves. She'll serve the region's finest cuisine, offer delicious drinks, book the best entertainment, and set up luxurious spa treatments for a small group of the most important women in her life--from childhood best friends to the woman who cleans her house. She may be focused on her friends, but Moira's focus has a purpose--distracting herself from the lonely reality of her life as a widow and empty nester. Her twentysomething sons don't really come back to visit anymore, and her husband, the love of her life, is gone forever. Moira may appear to have it all on the outside, but there's way too much room in her home . . . and way too many memories. She's spared no expense for this weekend, and everything's perfect--until it's not. Each woman who arrives at the party comes with her own birthday well wishes--and her own secret sorrow, which she's determined not to unwrap. But weekends spent with friends have a way of bringing things that have been kept hidden to the surface. Late into the evening, when the stars come out and everyone gets comfortable, one friend opens her heart . . . and then others join in. Allyson Island is like summer camp for 50-year-olds--and, just like at summer camp, it's a place where friendships are strengthened, deep emotions are shared, and hope and healing happen.
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13,49 €

A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage


The witty and gripping new thriller introducing your new favourite murderous heroine: Lalla Rook. 'Lalla Rook is ruthless, unapologetic and shamelessly murderous, you're going to love her' Gillian McAllister ‘A wickedly dark and hilarious debut … witty, wise and wildly entertaining’ Alice Feeney 'Deliciously dark, clever satire. Lalla Rook is a genius creation. I absolutely loved it!' Shari Lapena - There’s a dead body in my living room. I’ve not called the police because it was I who stabbed him. Seven times in all. The truth is, it’s surprisingly difficult to dispatch someone with a vegetable knife. In case you’re wondering, the dead man is not my husband. I do resent our pitiful sex life and his woeful lack of ambition, but I wouldn’t murder him for it. Not yet, anyway. Right now, I have far more pressing concerns: scheming to get my daughter into the perfect school; buying my dream home in Hampstead; and disposing of a corpse. A woman’s work is never done. I’ve created the perfect life – and I’ll kill to keep it. Praise for A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage ‘Scintillating … a sardonic social comedy cunningly disguised as a psychological thriller' Sunday Times, Pick of the Month 'This satirical thriller is the perfect antidote to the winter blues' Guardian 'The most wildly entertaining novel you'll read this year: suspenseful but funny, shocking yet stylish' A. J. Finn ‘Big Little Lies meets Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ Booklist ‘A blackly comic delight … sharply sardonic and unputdownable’ Financial Times ‘A witty, propulsive debut with an anti-hero you can't help but root for’ Mirror ‘Hilariously dark, refreshingly honest, and highly entertaining’ Woman’s Weekly READERS LOVE LALLA ROOK ‘This one is a wild ride, but in the best way possible … What a main character!!!!’ ? ‘Perfection to read … such a good ride’ ? ‘An incredibly fun read! A one-of-a-kind main character … I honestly couldn’t get enough of her. Twisty, sharp, and wildly entertaining’ ? ‘Witty and wild … an unforgettable female protagonist finding her own way through some very bad days’ ? ‘Totally chaotic and that's why I adored it … chock full of twists and turns’?
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22,99 €

FDR Drive


PREORDER JAMES COMEY'S BREATHTAKING NEW LEGAL THRILLER RED VERDICT NOW!New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller and Times Book of the Month from the former director of the FBI, James Comey. EVEN FREE SPEECH HAS ITS PRICE. Nora Carleton is back working as a federal prosecutor in New York, but her city is in turmoil. Extremism is on the rise, funded from the shadows and growing in momentum online, with one person in particular fanning the flames. Radio and podcast host Samuel Buchanan uses his platform to spread disinformation and incite violence – and his mission is succeeding, with disturbances, clashes, and hate crimes rising across the country. As the threat of a major attack grows, and a United Nations rally is targeted, it seems Nora is the only one who can stop the spread. She must successfully convince a jury that some speech should be treated as a crime – or see her country torn apart. A powerful novel about the realities facing modern America, perfect for fans of Grisham, Connelly and Coben. 'Comey's best book yet' The TimesReviews for James Comey'Truly outstanding' Harlan Coben'Vivid and compelling' Ian Rankin'Reads like Grisham' Daily Mail'Drips with authenticity' Telegraph
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13,49 €

Secrets of the Bees


'Full of secrets, Cornwall, and wonderful detail.' Katie Fforde'Gloriously rich and layered.' Liz Fenwick'Characters to fall in love with.' Jackie Morris Time has forgotten this remote corner of West Cornwall, and left its many secrets undisturbed. Until now... Ezra Curnow has lived in the little cottage on the Trengrose estate all his life. He was born there, as was his father, and his grandfather before that. It is his own little Cornish paradise. Then the mistress of the estate, Eliza, dies without leaving a will, putting the cottage’s ownership into question. London financier Toby and his wife Minty are soon enticed by Trengrose’s charm and, worse still, see a lucrative rental opportunity in Ezra’s cottage. But Ezra is prepared to battle to save his beloved home, and has a number of secret weapons in his armoury. What Ezra doesn’t know is that Eliza also took some secrets to her grave – and she doesn’t intend to rest quietly until they come to light... A sumptuous Cornish tale packed with heart, relationships and mysteries from the past, from the bestselling author of The Sea Gate. READERS LOVE SECRETS OF THE BEES:'Without a doubt my favourite book of the year so far.''***** 'A gorgeous, compassionate and surprising novel.'*****'Great twists... I can't praise this book enough. Read it'*****'I loved every bit of this book from start to finish.'*****'One of the best stories I have read in a while... heartwarming'*****'A lovely read... one to help you lose yourself for a while'*****
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13,49 €

Favorita


'Brilliant and completely unique' SOPHIE MACKINTOSH'Michelle Steinbeck is the lovechild of Robert Wasler and a witch' CAMILLA GRUDOVA'An absolute joyride of a novel. Surreal, highly dramatic and a feminist must-read' IRISH TIMES'I'm sorry, your mother was murdered.'Fila's mother Magdalena caused chaos every time she appeared in her daughter's life. Fila hasn't seen her in years, not since she disgraced their family by advertising her brothel in the newspaper. Now, news comes from Italy: Magdalena is dead. It's time for Fila to finally face her family history. Fila collects her mother's ashes and sets out, urn in tow, to retrace the whirlwind life of the woman last known as Favorita. Part hallucinatory road trip, part feminist revenge fantasy: Favorita is a wild, furious and mischievous novel from an incendiary new European talent.
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22,99 €

The Malevolent Eight


The stakes have never been higher. The world is teetering on the brink of annihilation. The Lords Celestine and the Lords Devilish, celestial and infernal beings locked in an age-old enmity, have at last found the perfect battlefield for their apocalyptic Great Crusade: the mortal realm. Cade Ombra, former Glorian Justiciar turned mercenary wonderist, leads a band of emotionally unstable mages in a desperate bid to prevent the impending clash of divine and diabolical titans. Failure will leave humanity to be conscripted into an eternal war, serving as foot soldiers doomed to oblivion. The mission seems impossible, but Cade and the Malevolent Seven aren't exactly pacifists, so they're determined to bring peace no matter how many people they have to kill first. With wit as sharp as their blades and a moral compass that points only toward survival, they're ready to cut down anyone in their path to stop the war before it begins. Prepare for a whirlwind of dark magic, irreverent humour and relentless action in The Malevolent Eight. The fate of the humanity hangs in the balance, and only the most malevolent can hope to save it.
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14,99 €

The Hook and the Eye


One job, one dame, one deadly detour. Felix Leiter James Bond's trusted friend and ally takes center stage in a brand-new adventure by legendary 007 novelist, Raymond Benson. It is 1952. Felix Leiter has returned to Manhattan after losing his job at the CIA. Determined to continue doing what he loves, he finds himself working at Pinkerton's Detective Agency. What starts as a simple surveillance job turns into a matter of life and death when Felix stumbles upon a murder and the beautiful, yet secretive, Dora Wysocki. When Felix agrees to accompany Dora on a road trip from New York to Texas the mystery grows - along with the heat between them - as danger and deceit lurks behind every corner.
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13,49 €

A Stranger in Corfu


'Suspenseful, vivid and impossible to put down' TOM HOLLAND'Laced with thrills' EVIE WYLD'Utterly gripping' ADAM RUTHERFORDOn the Greek island of Vidos the past lingers like salt in the air. The inhabitants - former members of MI6 - are sent here to be forgotten. Exiled. Either too damaged or too compromised to be allowed to live freely. For years, residents make the best of their fate - old enemies reconcile, long-lost friends swim together in the warm sea and estranged lovers share a bed once more. But secrets bind tightly. And when one of their own washes up dead, alliances fracture and a tide of suspicion begins to rise. A vivid reimagining of a real, hidden slice of the British Intelligence Service's history, A Stranger in Corfu is an exquisitely tense and masterfully spun novel about shadowy morality, unravelled secrets and the futility of trying to outrun the past.
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25,49 €

Beartooth


In the Montana backcountry live two brothers who run a saw mill and do a little poaching on the side. Thad is the brains of the operation. His brother Hazen has a talent for tracking and hunting and getting himself into trouble. Together they have just about made it work, but now there are mounting bills, a leaky roof and winter is closing in. When a menacing figure known as the Scot offers them a risky but potentially lucrative hunting job in Yellowstone National Park, the brothers can't refuse, but before long the precarious nature of their lives and their bond is exposed. From a fresh new voice in American fiction, this is a propulsive, bracing story about the cost of survival set against the unforgiving wilderness of the American northwest.
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13,49 €

The Puma


‘Daniel Wiles connects us viscerally to the past we have buried the history we choose to ignore' Hilary Mantel1950s, Chile. Bernardo has journeyed to his childhood home, tucked deep into the Patagonian wilderness – though it seems little more than a shack to his young son, James. The place is nothing like England, where James was born. The land is harsh. Unyielding. Then Bernardo sees it. Short and lean and striking. The puma, with its huge paws on the earth. What will a father do to ensure his family’s survival? And what might he become when survival is no longer an optio? hrilling and powerfully atmospheric, The Puma is a novel about fathers and sons, and our desperate attempts to tame the wilderness of the past.
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19,99 €

Loss Protocol


Eight years after the catastrophic downfall of the cult his sister Izzy had joined, Marc Winters has at last found a refuge from unwanted attention. The wildlife ranger of a small, unremarkable island, he's quietly helping to preserve what survives of nature in a world wracked by climate change and chaotic weather, and trying his best to put his past behind him. But then his narrowboat is burgled, the counterterrorism police come calling, and everything he thought he knew about the cult and his sister's fate is turned upside down. A cabal of so-called deep dreamers has revived the cult's crazy belief that the world could be healed by collective dreams fuelled by psychotropic mushrooms. They appear to think that Winters possesses information crucial to their success, and when he tries to discover more about them, he becomes inextricably entangled in plans that challenge his very existence. Blending noir-inflected conspiracies and double-crosses, fantasies of dream science and elegiac evocations of a depleted world, Loss Protocol's chimerical story keeps its secrets until the last page
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29,49 €

Is This a Cry for Help?


Emily Austin, the bestselling “queen of darkly quirky, endearingly flawed heroines” (Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus), returns with a luminous new novel following a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief, love, and the power of libraries. Darcy’s life turned out better than she could have ever imagined. She is a librarian at the local branch, while her wife Joy runs a book binding service. Between the two of them, there is no more room on their shelves with their ample book collections, various knickknacks and bobbles, and dried bouquets. Rounding out their ideal life is two cats and a sun-soaked house by the lake. But when Darcy receives the news that her ex-boyfriend, Ben, has passed away, she spirals into a pit of guilt and regret, resulting in a mental breakdown and medical leave from the library. When she returns to work, she is met by unrest in her community and protests surrounding intellectual freedom, resulting in a call for book bans and a second look at the branch’s upcoming DEI programs. Through the support of her community, colleagues, and the personal growth that results from examining her previous relationships, Darcy comes into her own agency and the truest version of herself. Is This a Cry for Help? not only offers a moving portrait of queer life after coming of age but also powerfully explores questions about sexuality, community, and the importance of libraries.
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25,49 €

What Happened that Night


The new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? and the Freida Klein series. After nearly thirty years in prison for the murder of his university friend Leo Bauer, Tyler Green is finally free. Meeting up with the group of friends who were there the night that Leo died, Tyler is looking to reconnect – but he’s also looking for answers. When another friend is found dead that night, his new found freedom is put in jeopardy. Detective Maud O’Connor is called to investigate – but can she discover the truth, or is Tyler Green never going to be free?  
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25,49 €

Walk the Blue Fields


From the author of Foster and the Booker Prize shortlisted Small Things Like These. 'Perfect short stories.' Anne Enright'Breath-taking.' Irish Times'Her stories are as good as Chekhov.' David MitchellA writer alone at a retreat is faced with an unwelcome visitor. A priest seeks solace from a romantic memory. A farmhand regrets losing the finest woman in town. In this remarkable collection of stories, Claire Keegan observes an Ireland wrestling with its past.
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13,49 €

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