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The epic journey of the Women of Consequence series continues in this spellbinding dual-narrative series that will transport you from France to the heat of Cairo and to secrets hidden in Vermont. ? 'Oh my! It is just exquisite . . . The author is a wonderful storyteller'? 'I couldn't put it down'? 'A rich tapestry of secrets, love, and self-discovery.'_______________Cairo 1915. A wealthy Egyptian jeweller commissions a Fabergé egg as a wedding anniversary gift to his "queen."Cairo 1976. After leaving Paris, Lilianne is recruited by the CIA to keep tabs on a charming, corrupt jeweller. But when a betrayal renders Cairo unsafe, Lilianne and a broken Gilles must leave for the US - unaware they are carrying priceless cargo. Back on the Connecticut coast, their marriage of convenience deepens into a singular kind of love - until devastating news forces them to make an impossible choice. Southport, Connecticut present day. Decades later, Sophie has lost everything; her husband, her house, and her picture-perfect life. When her parents' old friend Helen visits with an exquisite antique doll, Sophie discovers a stunning treasure - and a truth about her birth mother that sends her on a journey of self-discovery. In the green mountains of Vermont, she is drawn to the strong, silent Owen and to the family she never knew . . . until another secret upends her life again. Three priceless treasures. Three extraordinary women. Three powerful legacies. The next book in the series, The Temptations of Crete, will follow Connie's story after parting from Lilianne and Helen in 1975 Paris. With cross-generational appeal and captivating international settings, this series is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Hore and Santa Montefiore. _______________Readers adore Muna's escapist tales:? 'An original, captivating story? 'It left me wanting to read more in this world and from Muna Shehadi'? 'A delight to read . . . reminded of Nora Roberts' storytelling'? 'What a book - a secret in every chapter . . . I was glued to it'? 'The drama, the heartache, the family secrets, the romance, what a cliffhanger!'

'A readable and very informative history packed with a wealth of splendid detail' Joyce Tyldesley OBE, author of Tutankhamun'A brilliantly concise, but also entertaining, summary - in all its complexities - of an empire that spanned more than five centuries and three continents. Jacob skilfully weaves pithy and well-observed pen-portraits of dozens of emperors into the narrative, and offers revealing insights into aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome and into the Empire's enduring legacy' Robert Sackville-West, author of The Searchers'The Roman Empire is a concise yet thorough introduction to the Roman Empire. Jacob F. Field takes the reader through 500 years of Roman History at a rapid pace, yet maintains a coherent narrative across the centuries from rise to fall. Engaging and lucid, the reader will find this to be a gateway drug to history' Timothy May, author of The Mongol Art of War'A concise and thought-provoking account of one of history's most influential political orders' Niheer Dasandi, Professor of Global Politics and Sustainable Development, University of BirminghamFor over five centuries, the Roman Empire ruled much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It produced some of history's greatest orators and statesmen, as well as some of its most debauched and corrupt tyrants. Shaping world affairs, the Roman Empire advanced economics, trade, archaeology and culture, but did so through conquest, bloodshed and enslavement of its enemies. In The Roman Empire, acclaimed historian Jacob F. Field tells the entire story of Imperial Rome. Beginning with Julius Caesar first laying the foundations for the Empire right up to the collapse of Rome's power, follow the journey of the Empire's rise to unprecedented heights and learn what caused it to eventually fall. Discover the greatest triumphs and most catastrophic disasters, the battles that defined the era, and what life was like for Roman citizens. Finally, explore in vivid detail the men who wielded ultimate power and moulded Rome into one of the world's greatest forces: the infamous emperors. Entertaining and accessible, this is the must-have history of the Roman Empire in just nine chapters.

'Soaring with compassion, intelligence and hard-won wisdom. Ireland's most important contemporary voice.'LOUISE KENNEDY, author of Trespasses'Amazing. I couldn't put it down.'ELAINE FEENEY, author of As You Were'Every woman needs to read this book. Every man needs to read this book.'EDEL COFFEY, author of In Her Place~ ~ ~Hungry is the powerful new memoir from Number One bestselling author Katriona O'Sullivan - a raw, courageous exploration of survival, identity and the lifelong search for self-acceptance. Raised in a home marked by poverty, addiction and abuse, Katriona defied the odds: from teenage motherhood struggling with her own addictions to becoming a university professor and successful author. But beneath the achievements lay a more private struggle - with her body, her worth, and the unrelenting drive to be enough. In this fiercely honest memoir, she interrogates how trauma, class and gender shape the way women see themselves - and how society teaches them to measure their value. Told with stunning courage and vulnerability, Hungry is both a personal reckoning and a powerful reclaiming of body, voice and self. It is one woman's story - and a rallying cry for every woman who has ever felt she had to shrink to survive. MORE PRAISE FOR HUNGRY:'I tore through it.' - TANYA SWEENEY, journalist and author of Esther is Now Following You'As profound and honest as anything I have ever read' - LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally Diamond'A beautiful telling of determination despite the odds' - Irish Times'Raw and remarkable' - Irish IndependentPRAISE FOR KATRIONA O'SULLIVAN:'One of the most remarkable people you will ever meet' - Guardian'Powerful - Katriona is a legend' - BARRY KEOGHAN'Raw, passionate and resolutely honest - I'll never forget it' - ANNIE MAC'Moving, uplifting, brave, heroic' - NUALA MCGOVERN, Woman's Hour, BBC Radio Four

'This book is an absolute joy. Easy to read, it takes you on a journey covering all the important angles. I will be recommending it to my patients who want to better understand their allergies.' Adam Fox OBE, professor of paediatric allergy and Chair of the National Allergy Strategy Do you live with a constantly runny nose, an itchy throat and sore eyes? Maybe you have eczema or get rashes from contact with allergens? Perhaps you or your children carry emergency adrenaline because an allergic reaction could be life-threatening? If so, you're definitely not alone: between a third and half of all UK adults will experience allergies at some point during their lifetime and the numbers are rising. We are more allergic now than we have been at any other time in history. * Peanut or tree nut allergy now runs at 1 in 70 children, versus 1 in 250 in 1997* Hospital admissions for anaphylaxis went up 174 per cent in the UK between 1998 and 2018* Around 21 million people have allergies in this country, but we have fewer than 80 adult and paediatric allergy specialist doctors * Children who grow up in deprived households are more likely to have allergies, asthma and eczema and for their symptoms to be severe* More than 80 per cent of people living with allergies say that it adversely affects their mental healthIrritated looks at why allergies have become so prevalent in recent years and asks whether there is anything we can do to stop more people developing them and help those who already have allergies to cope. Journalist Rebecca Seal writes about the difference between allergies and intolerances, the role of gut health and microbes in the development of allergies, how deprivation increases the risk of allergies and can make the experience of having them much worse, and offers practical strategies for managing both allergy symptoms and the anxiety which can come with them. Allergy is a complex and under-funded area of medicine, and there are few books out there to support families and adults living with allergies. This book provides the answers and information that people with allergies need, while making the science accessible and easy to understand.

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2025, SCOTSMAN BOOKS OF 2025, COUNTRY LIFE BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025*'Packed with anecdote and colour, it's a surprisingly touching portrait of the countries' - Financial Times, Best Books of 2025'An insightful and engaging reflection on the appeal of the ancient' - The Times'I'm a card-carrying admirer of Peter Ross' - Robert MacfarlaneThe prehistoric sites of Britain and Ireland are places of wonder and wondering. Who made these structures? What did they mean to them? And what do they mean to us no? uthor of the bestseller Steeple Chasing and prize-winning A Tomb With A View, Peter Ross journeys from midwinter at Stonehenge to midsummer at Sycamore Gap. Along the way he encounters bog bodies in Dublin, a wooden goddess in Edinburgh and a chalk giant in Dorset. He asks what it is like to live within the great stone circle at Avebury, what rituals occurred in an Anglesey tomb and what draws volunteers to care for the Uffington White Horse. These objects and structures speak of the long human story. They offer the comfort of recognition and the pleasure of mystery. There is something about ancient places that fills a hollow in our souls. Upon A White Horse is a celebration of landscape and people - and all that is beautiful, strange and old. 'Ross scores highly on his intuitive interpretations of places and his non-judgemental observations of human nature; he is empathetic, but can stand back' - Country Life'Ross is a wonderfully evocative writer, deftly capturing a sense of place and history, while bringing a deep humanity to his subject' - Guardian

'The portrait of a fascinating, eccentric, and indomitable woman . . . an incandescent novel' Elle'No author has yet captured Frida's tragic life in words as sensually and passionately as this' Grazia'Claire Berest writes as captivatingly and vividly as Frida Kahlo painted' Paris MatchWINNER OF ELLE FRANCE'S GRAND PRIX DES LECTRICES*This is the story of Diego and Frida who couldn't live without each other. They meet at a party. She knows everything about him, about his mythology, and he knows nothing of her, she is nobody. He is Mexico's greatest artist. She drinks like a sailor, wears flowers in her hair, talks openly about sex, loves attending protests and parties to wake the dead. She is from Coyoacán, twenty years his junior and with a broken spine to boot. Even when her body is wracked with pain, she paints. There were two great accidents in her life. The first was when that streetcar hit her . . . but by far the worst was meeting him. Translated into English for the first time, Claire Berest's award-winning novel is a striking and lyrical fictional imagining of the vibrant life and tumultuous marriage of one of the world's most enigmatic and beloved artists: Frida Kahlo. Perfect for fans of The Artist, The Safekeep, Tracy Chevalier and Ali Smith.

Her mother was taken by the Nazis. Would she ever find her way home? Inspired by the true story of how Jewish people escaped fascist Germany, helped by two extraordinary sisters. 'I adored it. A truly heartrending, stirring, important novel, perfect for anyone who enjoys a cracking good tale' LOUISE MORRISH'An emotional rollercoaster with unforgettable scenes. A powerful novel of love, loss and healing' SUZANNE GOLDRING? And readers can't get enough! ?'An absolutely extraordinary read-one of those rare historical novels that completely immerses you from start to finish' ? ?'This was a story that truly touched my heart!' ? ?'The characters' emotions are so vivid and real that you experience every moment alongside them' ? ?'A story about trying to find courage and hope during the darkest times, and helping others' ? ?'A deeply moving, beautifully researched novel that stayed with me long after I finished it . . . This is historical fiction at its best' ? ?'Full of heartbreak and hope in equal measures' ? ?'Be prepared to cry' ? ?-----------------Her hands tremble as she tightens her grip on the letter, taking in the familiar script that is scratched into the fading parchment. For more than thirty years, she has carried this testimony - these secrets - with her. It's time her story was told. 1937. As fascism rises across Europe and the threat turns to very real danger for their Jewish friends in Berlin, sisters Josephine and Constance smuggle out possessions to help to finance their friends' new lives as refugees in London - if they make it out. Then, one day, they're asked to rescue something much more precious: a little girl. Her mother, Ilse, has been imprisoned for her journalism and her father, Daniel, knows he must do all he can to protect their child - even if that means letting her go... 1939. When war breaks out, the sisters are tortured by thoughts of those they couldn't save and commit to doing all they can on the Home Front - Jo, at the Ministry of Information, where she becomes part of a network of intelligence workers, and Constance as an air raid warden during the Blitz. Meanwhile in Germany, Ilse is moved to Ravensbrück, where she bands together with other women in the camp to expose the atrocities they face every day. But can Ilse find a way to connect with her daughte? raise for Gill Thompson's novels:'Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of the year' SHARON MAAS'A stunning tale about courage, and sacrifice that will keep you enthralled' ANDIE NEWTON'Really brought a lump to my throat. It has stayed with me since finishing it' SUZANNE GOLDRING'A heartrending story that spans the world' DINEY COSTELOE'A heartrending story' JANE CORRY

'Incisive' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'A brilliant, funny, omnivorous excavation of how technology and entertainment have warped humanity 'SOPHIE GILBERT, PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST AND AUTHOR OF GIRL ON GIRL_______From an award-winning staff writer for the Atlantic, Screen People is an eye-opening look at how the current media landscape conditions us to see everyone as characters in ongoing entertainment - and how we can fight backWhether it's our expertly curated Instagram feeds or the reality-television-star US President, the line between what's real and what's fabricated for entertainment has never been more blurred. Screen People explores what happens when we cede our reality to spectacle and explains how today's internet-inflected culture incentivises us to see one another as characters in a show, and how some of our most chronic and harmful social conditions - loneliness, depression, mistrust, misinformation and cynicism - stem from our demand for diversion. In ten chapters, each themed around an element of entertainment Garber argues that this comedy of our daily lives is quickly becoming tragedy. And we can't understand our politics without first understanding our culture. Screen People shows why Garber is one of the most respected and widely read journalists of our day. This book is an urgent, dazzling look at how we entertained ourselves into our current predicament and shows how we might find our way out of the chaos.

ONE NEEDS A STORY. THE OTHER IS THE STORY. THE FALLOUT COULD RUIN THEM BOTH. No story sells faster than a celebrity's downfall. . . Washed-up journalist Frankie Miller is desperate. Since losing her dream job at a glossy magazine, she's been drowning in rejection letters and overdue bills while eating cereal for dinner. So, when she's offered a role at The Scoop, a notorious tabloid website run by tyrannical editor David Brown, she can't afford to say no - even if it means swallowing her pride for clicks. Besides, it's just a temporary means to an end. Nothing more. But the deeper Frankie dives into the cutthroat world of clickbait, the blurrier the line between ambition and morality becomes. And when she breaks a story that humiliates a beloved pop star, the fallout is more explosive than she ever imagined - for both of them. In an industry where reputation is currency and outrage sells, how far is Frankie willing to go - and how much is she willing to lose - to win at this ruthless game? Sharp, witty, and unflinchingly bold, The Scoop pulls back the curtain on tabloid culture and the human toll of the 24/7 news cycle, perfect for fans of Yellowface, The List and Succession. PRAISE FOR THE SCOOP:'A timely, commanding, blistering debut, this one's sure to leave a lasting mark' ASHLEY TATE'Quickly becomes tough to look away from' NATALIE SUE'Smart and savage...a devastating satire' RUTH MADIEVSKY'Snappy, fun, and set in the always-fascinating world of New York media. Loved it!' CAT MARNELL'Sucked me in and spat me out gasping' CHRIS BRIDGES'An urgent, searing satire of the media' GEORGIA MCVEIGH'Provocative and propulsive with a relentless protagonist' WARONA JAY

This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling' ANN CLEEVESShetland sailing sleuth Cass Lynch is definitely out of her comfort zone when she helps round up a prize-winning stallion escaped from the renowned Klaufister stud. She's even less impressed by its owner, Keith Arthurson, a returned city slicker who's already made enemies in his community. An unexpected visit to the Arthursons shows Cass the tensions simmering within the family. When Keith's found dead, can she uncover the motive for his murder without putting herself in danger?

Genre trailblazer in both music and fashion, Charli XCX is revising the rules on self-expression as a popstar. From the bright patterns of the 2010s to the grungy, hyperpop style of Brat Summer, Charli XCX has reigned over the cool-girl aesthetic on stage and in the club for over a decade. Discovering the foundations of her style in the London rave scene, it would lead to the rebellious, asymmetrical layers and dark leathers of her current looks, always accessorised with sunglasses - indoors, of course. With this beautifully illustrated guide to her style trajectory, key looks and signature pieces, explore the high-energy, innovative and edgy world of Charli XCX's style.

🌻 'Oozing with suspense, this fiendishly twisty thriller is guaranteed to keep you guessing' HEAT🌻 'Simmering tension turns deadly in this twisty and addictive summer mystery' - T.M. LOGAN🌻 'Gripping' DAILY MAIL🌻 'A sticky, sun-drenched thriller to rival the White Lotus, rich with suspicion, deception, and characters you'll love to hate' ABIGAIL DEANHoliday with your in-laws can be murder . . . Rosie Riley is nervously excited about meeting the Fraser family. She's head-over-heels for her boyfriend Theo and she hopes that spending a fortnight with the Frasers at their luxury Tuscan villa is a good sign of where their relationship is headed. Fenna Fraser has been part of the family for years. She's always enjoyed the glam annual holiday, but this year she's especially tired with a new baby in tow and she fears her mother-in-law will be more critical than ever. No one is good enough for her sons. It starts as the perfect family holiday. It ends with one of these women arrested for murder. Who is guilty? Who is the victim? And did they deserve it? . . . Readers are loving WELCOME TO THE FAMILY:'CLEAR YOUR DIARY!!!! When you pick up this book, life as you know it will cease to exist until you have finished it!' ?'Chilling and tense this is an unpredictable suffocating read on the toxicities of the family... fantastic thriller that will have you hooked' ?'This is one of those books where you tell yourself , "just one more chapter"...and suddenly it's 2 a.m' ?'Compelling, tense, and deeply engaging - this book has heart and bite' ?'Wow wow wow! This book had me hooked! Couldn't put it down it was so good!' ?

'A fascinating look at the intoxicating world of cults and their charismatic leaders' Stylist'A very, very smart thriller . . . highly addictive and exquisitely written' Joanna CannonTHE MORE PERFECT YOUR LIFE, THE MORE YOU HAVE TO HIDE... Alone in her new house and haunted by old secrets, Sadie has felt adrift in LA - until a chance encounter with a magnetic stranger leads her to the most exclusive wellness class in the city. At first she's sceptical, but the group - and the attention of its leader, Lilith - is transformative... and completely addictive. No one in Sadie's life understands that Deep Flow isn't a cult, but a community. Finally, a place where she might belong. But when the sisterhood is jeopardised, Sadie's desire to prove her loyalty becomes all-consuming, putting her carefully constructed life at risk. What would she sacrifice to protect the secrets of her past? A searing look at power and exploitation in the wellness industry, False Idols is an unflinching, compulsive thriller by a captivating new voice in fiction - perfect for fans of Celeste Ng and Emma Cline. 'A moving and entertaining book about the desperation to heal and belong, and the dangerous places shame can lead you to' Charlotte Paradise'Pure escapism that's also a study of cultism, how we are seduced by promises of a better life. A summer read that's also dark, compulsive, and captivating' Louise Beech

WINNER OF THE 2026 LOCUS AWARD - BEST FIRST NOVELNOMINATED FOR 2025 NEBULA AWARD - BEST NOVEL'Slow, haunting and strangely beautiful' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Read it and be changed' B. PLADEK'Beautifully told in rhythmic, singing prose' RORY POWER'Masterfully crafted ... Theodoridou has an amazing talent for storytelling' ASSOCIATED PRESSSomething terrible has happened. In a mysterious apartment filled with ghosts, our unnamed narrator attempts to explain this to her child - how do I talk about this? she wonders. The truth must become something beautiful. We must begin with a fairy tale. And so she begins to construct a beautiful fairy tale for her child - one that begins with a strange baby boy whose nails grow too fast and whose skin smells of soil. As he grows from a boy into a man, a plague seems to follow him everywhere. Tragedy strikes in cycles - and wife after wife, death after death, plague after plague, every woman he touches becomes a ghost. These ghosts call out desperately to our narrator as she tries to explain, in the very real world, exactly what has happened to her. And they all agree on one thing, an inescapable truth about this man, this powerful lord who has loved them and led them each to ruin:If you leave, you die. But if you die, you stay. A debut novel as emotionally poignant as it is fiercely smart, Sour Cherry is an arresting debut examining toxic masculinity through its chorus of women - deconstructing the idea of what makes someone a monster.

'A fascinating and engrossing read' LORRAINE KELLY'Moving and hugely entertaining' RICHARD MADELEY'Loved it' FERN BRITTON***It is 1937, and Europe is on the brink of change... Kitty has escaped her family home in England to join an international brigade of fighters high up on the snow-covered Spanish borders, determined to lead an effective fight against the growing Fascist forces sweeping across Spain. In Oxford, Grace has embarked on a new posting, working with two medical scientists - one Australian, one a German refugee - on the brink of a great discovery that will impact a life-changing treatment for infection. But for now, they need to keep their findings away from the envious eyes of Nazi extremists. And in London, Lieselotte, one of the only surviving members of a German family rounded up by fanatics in their own country, is invited to a clandestine meeting, there to be recruited to work that will divert the course of international action. As the years pass and the bloody fighting in Europe bites, these women - bonded by idealism, love and extraordinary courage - leave an indelible mark on the historical landscape , united in their efforts to make change in a world riven by war. UNDER DARKENING SKIES is the concluding story in Hilary Jones's compelling and dramatic trilogy of the twentieth century, covering a time of upheaval, conflict and extraordinary leaps in medicine that affect how we lead our lives now. 'A brilliantly sweeping drama' ANTON DU BEKE'An exciting tale of intrigue, determination and fortitude' SHAUN WALLACE'A compelling story, great characters and packed full of historical and medical detail' ED BALLS'This book is a real page-turner and brilliantly researched' DR DAWN HARPER, author of LIVE WELL TO 101Reviews for FRONTLINE and EYE OF THE STORM:'An enthralling tale' Daily Mirror'An ambitious, sweeping epic of a story, visceral in its descriptions, and written with great insight and empathy' Historical Novel Society

IT'S BEEN 25 YEARS SINCE THEY GRADUATED...BUT REVENGE NEVER GETS OLD. The Class of 2000. The Actress. The Techie. The Bimbo. The Sportsman. The Bad Boy. The Writer. The Singer. The Lecturer. The Musician. The Mature Student. The Weirdo. But who is The Murdere? t's Bathory University's 25-year reunion. The Class of 2000 reassemble - and old flames and old feuds are quicky reignited. Laurence still loves Diana. Mags still hates Bill. Tillie wants Ed. Ryan wants revenge. Rob turned out good. J.D. turned out bad. Lilah's not the same. And as for Marty... But when murder strikes, the clues to the killing can be found a quarter of a century ago on Graduation Day 2000. As the secrets, tragedies and betrayals from years gone by play out at the reunion, someone is taught a deadly lesson. Eleven witnesses - or are they suspects? - from the Bathory students and staff recount events in the years 2000 and 2025 while the murder trial unfolds before us. But who is the victim? Who is accused of being the killer? And is the right person even on trial? The murderer will be revealed... but only by degrees. Praise for award-winning, bestselling author Maz Evans:'Fabulous' JANICE HALLETT'Deliciously funny' MARTINA COLE'Pure fun in book form, a laugh out loud murder mystery...a book you won't be able to put down!' C L MILLER'Wickedly spit-out-your-tea funny...but also heartwarming' S. J. BENNETT'This witty mystery will please fans of Richard Osman and Janice Hallett' The i Paper'Gorgeously warm, brilliantly witty...impossible to put down' LUCY MANGANWarm, wacky and witty. I loved it!' SALLY PAGE'A triumph' DAILY MIRROR'Sometimes a book comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. ..an absolute joy!' WOMAN & HOME'Splendidly offbeat whodunnit' DAILY EXPRESS