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READERS CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THESE LIARS . . .''I raced through this book... SO many secrets that will keep you reading late into the night!'' ??????????''I absolutely LOVED this - the best psychological thriller I''ve read for a very long time'' ??????????''THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved everything about this book!'' ?????????? A People Magazine Best Book of July ?? A Goodreads Best Book of July ?? An Apple Best of the Month Pick ?? An Amazon Mystery and Thriller Best of the Month ??Everyone''s invited. Everyone''s a suspect.An exclusive black-tie birthday party.A sprawling mansion.A body falling from a balcony.One of the guests is dead, and another is a killer - but who is the hunter, and who is the prey?As the drinks flow, so do the lies . . . and nobody is safe.Was it Dani, the tenacious new mother with a history of postpartum psychosis, or Kim, the ex-wife with an alcohol problem? Orlaith, the elderly Irish nanny who talks to spirits? Mikayla, the lonely teenager, or the clique of toxic mean girls who pretend to embrace her? Or was it the pair of psychotherapists who watch and judge them all? And whose body is hurtling towards the sea?

''Compelling . . . almost Dickensian'' Times''The best thriller writer in the world'' Daily Telegraph*****Jonas Merrick - a legendary intelligence analyst for MI5 - has been banished to the Post Room of Thames House. There, he is expected to pass his remaining days before inevitable retirement.In a Russian gulag, an MI6 agent has developed an unlikely passion for a prisoner and has come up with an ingenious plan to free her. The key: a ruthless Albanian gang laundering the dirty money of the Russian elite. Merrick, the only agent with the experience to help, is brought back once again to intercept the Albanian courier until an exchange is organised by the Russians.But when it transpires that the courier is the heir of the criminal gang''s leader, the danger mounts, and Merrick once again finds himself in a situation spiralling towards a bloody confrontation.Frighteningly topical and intensely plotted, Jonas Merrick - one of the great figures of modern spy fiction - returns

The remarkable, moving story of Prince Philip''s mother by eminent biographer Hugo Vickers, updated in this new edition - for fans of Kingmaker and The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse''Gripping. Hugo Vickers has pulled off an extraordinary feat in describing the life - in many ways tragic - of Princess Andrew of Greece. It is not an exaggeration to say that this is a masterpiece.'' - A. N. Wilson''Vickers tells this story with a sure touch and an expertise that only he can command'' SUNDAY TIMES''A sympathetic, piquant and well-defined portrait of a spirited woman'' LITERARY REVIEW''Sympathetic yet free of pathos, Vickers''s life celebrates an unusual and fascinating woman'' KIRKUS-------- Princess Alice, mother of Prince Phillip, was something of a mystery figure even within her own family. Profoundly deaf, she was born at Windsor Castle in the presence of her great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and brought up in England, Darmstadt, and Malta. In 1903 she married Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, and from then on her life was overshadowed by wars, revolutions, enforced periods of exile. Further crisis hit when, at the age of forty-five, she was removed from her family and placed in a sanatorium in Switzerland, where she was pronounced a paranoid schizophrenic. As her stay in the clinic became prolonged, there was a time where it seemed she might never walk free again. Yet she recovered. Illuminating and enthralling, eminent biographer Hugo Vickers''s account of her life is as tumultuous and extraordinary as the times she lived through.

A spellbinding tale of love, strength and sacrifice from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Based on the gorgeous island of Malta in WWII, this is a story about the power of fate, and how sometimes, in order to find yourself - and to find love - you must first lose everything else. . . Fate has brought them together. Will time tear them apart?2025Named after a star, war correspondent Maia knows how to find the brightest stories - the tales of survival and strength - hidden amongst the dark realities of combat. Now, travelling to Malta to visit her estranged father, with one more chance to build a relationship with her last remaining relative, she's here to find her own story: never having found somewhere - or someone - she can call home, she's desperate for answers that might show her where she truly belongs. But when she arrives on the beautiful mediterranean island, she realises her long-lost family is full of more secrets than she could possibly have imagined. . . ? 1942Maia wakes up to find herself on an island under siege, a city in ruins - and knows she must have been sent here for a reason. Who has she been sent to save? Or is it Maia herself that needs saving? And just when she's finally found what she's been seeking . . . will time separate them foreve? erfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Dinah Jefferies. YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE ROWAN COLEMAN:'An incredible story of love and hope' KATIE FFORDE'It's so lovely to find an author you love' MARIAN KEYES'Such a brilliant writer' JILL MANSELL'I've always loved Rowan's writing' LUCY DILLON'There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing' MATT HAIG'Life-affirming and joyful' SARA SHERIDAN'A time-travelling delight' EVE CHASE'Gloriously romantic and deeply moving' LUCY DIAMOND'A stunning book about what it takes to be truly alive' JULIE COHEN'Wonderful . . . both emotional and utterly captivating' JILL MANSELL'A book you will carry with you long after the last page' MILLY JOHNSON'Up there alongside The Time Traveller's Wife' CAROLE MATTHEWS'Captivating and completely unforgettable, Vita and Ben's love story made me believe the impossible might not be so far out of reach' JULIETTA HENDERSON

''This imaginative and empathetic book will probably not guide you to better sleep, but it will be a fine companion for the wakeful hours''GUARDIAN''A rich kaleidoscope of a book in which a series of visions emerge from the shadows''FINANCIAL TIMES''A celebration of the exuberance of night-time and a moving portrait of the dangers of the dark''THE TIMES''A beautifully written combination of personal reflection and broader thought . . . at once atmospheric and touching'' Louise Doughty, author of Apple Tree YardThe night is a time of darkness and nightmares, fear and vulnerability, especially for women. And, yet, it is another world, full of beauty and possibility, too.After the sun goes down, insomnia and sleep paralysis do threaten. But some have always walked the nocturnal landscapes, with more or less confidence. Others have worked, night shifts and hidden night work: nurses, security guards, sex workers. And some have found solace in the darkness, from queer rave culture to religious pre-dawn traditions.From dusk through to day, Arifa Akbar elegantly explores how the night shapes our bodies, minds and cultures. A personal and artistic journey from fear and into hope, Wolf Moon embraces the dark before bringing us, once more, into the light.''Had me entranced from start to finish . . . an absolute joy''Lucy Atkins, author of Windmill Hill''A deft, rich and intimate exploration of darkness in all its varied guises''Annabel Abbs, author of Sleepless''Truthful, lyrical and unforgettable''Yasmin Alibhai-BrownPraise for Consumed:? ''Beguiling . . . this one stands out for its eccentricity and elegiac splendour'' Diana Evans, Guardian? ''Moving, engrossing, elegantly written'' Sunday Times? ''I have rarely read a memoir with such a combination of powerful, tender feelings and cool-headed analysis'' Mail on Sunday

The Tartan Army. The Hampden Roar. The Auld Enemy. Following Scotland can be a thrilling, heart-breaking, and exhilarating experience. Scottish legend AllyMcCoist has always been proud of his country''s footballing legacy. After all, Scotland has the oldest international team and the oldest sporting trophy. Some even say Scotland is the true home of football... In Dear Scotland, Ally takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the Alba. He spends time with the best fans in the world, celebrates legends like Jock Stein and Kenny Dalglish, and relives some of the most iconic moments in Scottish history. Reflecting on his own call up with the team and scoring that goal against Switzerland, to dressing room antics on tour and travelling with the Tartan Army, Ally recalls the memorable characters, unforgettable moments, and side-splitting stories that have shaped his own experiences. Dear Scotland is a hilarious and heartfelt love letter and a tribute to being a lifelong, and sometimes long-suffering, footy fan. It reminds us why we love the thrill and madness of following Scotland.

''A compelling, intimate examination of Black hair . . . Lukate reveals the diverse and transformative ways in which Black hair shapes and is shaped by our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.'' - DR SAMARA LINTONEven before we get to introduce ourselves by name, our hair has already started to tell stories about who we are, where we are from and where we are at. Our hair is tangled up in the interplay of race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality, power and beauty. It is an avid storyteller and a consummate performer - whether we like it or not. If our hair could talk, what stories would it tell about us?(Dis)entangled delves into the intricate and deeply personal relationship between Black individuals and their hair, exploring - through a collection of diverse experiences - the profound significance of hair as a conduit for self-expression, resilience, and collective memory within communities around the world. Each story illuminates the complex tapestry of experiences surrounding Black hair, shedding light on its intersections with gender, race and identity.Through the voices of those who have walked this textured path, the book ultimately seeks to empower readers to embrace their own unique journey of self-discovery, one strand at a time.

April 1814. Napoleon is deposed and exiled after defeat by a resurgent allied collation. Saddled with huge war debts, the British government has no choice but to place many of its naval ships in reserve. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is one of the lucky officers not to be put on half pay. Instead, in the realisation of his life''s ambition, he is offered an admiral''s flag, but the station is West Africa and with it comes anti-slavery operations set in fever-ridden swamps. Despite the obvious dangers and hardships, Kydd readies for sea with his beloved Thunderer as his flagship. But before he can set sail comes the electrifying news - the tyrant has escaped from Elba and is marching on Paris, the citizens flocking to join him. Napoleon''s invasion fleet is still in being and if the French navy declares for him they can sail from the ports now free of blockade and make the invasion of England a reality. What''s more, the entire Channel Fleet has been stood down, its ships in various stages of repair. There''s one man in active service who happens to be on the spot - Admiral Sir Thomas Kydd. With frantic haste he''s appointed temporary commander-in-chief to sail with all the men-o''-war that can be scraped together to stand athwart the French. Waterloo is coming but before then Kydd must use all his legendary subterfuge and daring to save England from her peril. Admiral is the twenty seventh and last of the adventures of Captain Sir Thomas Kydd whose story began in the year 1793 and tells for the first time in fiction how a pressed man through his bravery and ingenuity progresses to the quarterdeck of his own ship, and here, in the final book of the series, the command of a fleet with an admiral''s pennant.

''SWEETLY VICIOUS'' Gabi Burton''DELICIOUSLY DARK'' Ava ReidTHESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS meets THE GILDED WOLVES in this historical romantic fantasy!SOMETIMES TRUE LOVE DEFIES DEATH ITSELF.New York, 1926. Reapers - once-human vampires - stalk the shadows.The Saint family has reigned over the city for years, protecting its inhabitants through their thriving reaper-hunting enterprise. But reluctant heir Elise Saint faces a chilling threat: the Harlem reapers want her dead. When new reaper Layla Quinn was turned, she lost her parents, the protection of the saints, and her humanity - and she''ll never forget how Elise Saint betrayed her. Now reapers are inexplicably turning part-human, leaving grisly murders in their wake. And when Layla is framed for one of these attacks, the Saint patriarch offers a deal she can''t refuse: work with Elise to discover how the murders might be linked to rumours of a reaper cure. Once close friends, now bitter enemies, Elise and Layla explore the city''s underbelly, confronting their feelings for one another and uncovering sinister truths that threaten both reapers and humans alike.TROPESSapphic romance ??????Vampires????Enemies to lovers ????Morally grey??READERS LOVE IT''LET''S GO LESBIANS RAHHH ??'' ?????''Hayley Dennings the writer that you are oh my god'' ????? ''This book is literally PERFECT!'' ????? ''I would eat this book page by page'' ????? ''This book is everything! It''s mystery and romance and female rage'' ?????

RAISED TO OBEY. DESTINED TO REBEL. The Three Kingdoms are at war, but Meilin's father refuses to answer the imperial draft. Trapped by his opium addiction, he plans to sell Meilin for her dowry instead - but when she discovers that her husband-to-be is violent and ill-tempered, she decides to take matters into her own hands. The very next day, she disguises herself as a boy and enlists in her father's place. In the army, Meilin's hard work brings her recognition, friendship - and a growing closeness with Sky, a prince turned training partner. But as her kingdom barrels towards destruction, Meilin must decide who to trust: Sky, who inspires her loyalty and love; a sea dragon spirit with the power to grant her impossible magic; or an infuriating enemy prince who makes her question everything she once knew - about her kingdom, her loyalty and her own heart.

'With fascinating, interwoven plot lines and brewing romances, Beneath These Cursed Stars will have you flipping pages!!!' REBECCA YARROS From the bestselling author Lexi Ryan comes a romantic fantasy in which a human princess and a fae shifter become unlikely allies when a mission to assassinate an evil king collides with a fatal prophecy. When the stars promise ruin, will love be worth the risk? Princess Jasalyn seeks revenge. Armed with an enchanted ring bestowing death's kiss, she's been sneaking away at night to assassinate her enemies. Felicity needs a miracle. Fated to kill her father, she's been using her ability to shape-shift to evade a fatal prophecy. But when rumours begin circling that the evil king Mordeus is still alive, Jasalyn teams up with the handsome Kendrick - a rebel once imprisoned alongside her. While Felicity must take Princess Jasalyn's form, and her place at court - drawing irresistibly closer to the Wild Fae King, Misha. Soon, their mission is at risk right alongside their hearts. The future of the human and fae realms hangs in the balance. Between perilous tasks, grim secrets, and forbidden romances, Jasalyn and Felicity find that perhaps their stars are the most cursed of all.

MEET THE GRIFFITH BROTHERS YOUR NEXT WILD COWBOY ROMANCE OBSESSION It's Ray's book . . . RAY Back-up plans are for people who plan on losing. Which is exactly why I didn't have one. It took eight seconds for me to win the biggest competition of my life, and then one second to lose everything except that championship buckle. I left my family's cattle ranch at eighteen with no intention of ever returning. But now I was back, stuck in a wheelchair . . . and with a beautiful disaster attempting to burn my house down. BROOKE It was just a little fire. Tiny, even. But that didn't change the fact that Ray Griffith didn't want me anywhere near him. I came here to help him, and I'm determined to do my job anyway. So we came to an agreement: I ignore him, and he doesn't fire me. Easy, right? Not so much when we can't keep our hands off each other . . .

''Public interest journalism at its best - powerful human stories peppered with well-chosen facts ... A compelling case for a fairer society''SUNDAY TIMES''An absorbing, moving, and beautifully composed exploration of motherhood and mothering across the world . . . a gripping, vital, and utterly compelling book''Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell WomenAS THE YEAR TURNS, FOUR WOMEN GIVE BIRTH.In Japan, Tsukasa''s government-funded hospital room overlooks the mountains and she spends seven days there, before resting at her mother''s house for a month. The day after giving birth in Kenya, Chelsea returns to her flat in the city, far from her extended family, and her friends help her settle in. Anna, who has already been on maternity leave in Finland for a month, delivers her baby in a midwife-lead birth centre, a tradition dating back a century. In America, despite her insurance, Sarah pays $3,000 from her savings for an uncomplicated birth, before heading home, excited and overwhelmed.Four Mothers follows these women over the next twelve months, through their first year of parenting. Through immersive storytelling and deep reporting, Abigail Leonard brings to life the policies that shape the experiences of both parents and children: access to healthcare and parental leave, community and workplace support.Both intimate and international, we see what is and what could be.''Eye-opening and cathartic. It is a love letter to parents and a clarion call for better policy''Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play ''Exquisitely reported and intensely readable ... Once I started Four Mothers I could not put it down'' Darcy Lockman, author of All the Rage

''Megan is the needed voice of this generation'' - Jameela Jamil---------------------------''It''s time we come home to ourselves, and realise we were always meant to be more.'' Bestselling author Megan Jayne Crabbe lays bare all the ways we shrink ourselves in today''s world, and how to break free. From bad break ups to sexual shame, toxic productivity to body ideals, Megan interrogates all the ways that cultural and internal narratives diminish us and explores what we can do to ditch social pressures and live life as our fullest and boldest selves. Candid, empowering and insightful, We Don''t Make Ourselves Smaller Here is a powerful rallying cry for embracing authenticity in all areas of our lives. It is an invitation to revisit the places where parts of us were lost, taken or given away, and to reclaim them.Parts include:?? BODY?? HEART?? SEXUALITY??LIFE??SELF

A woman slipping through the cracks . . .When a young Vietnamese girl goes missing in Scotland, DI Birch knows there is more to the case than meets the eye. Her colleagues won''t take it seriously - but Helen''s instinct tells her that Linh is in mortal danger. A psychic determined to help . . .Beatrice knows something terrible has happened to three young people in Edinburgh. She can see them in her mind''s eye - frightened and alone, desperate for help. Ever since she was a child, she''s had visions of the future - and she''s ignored them before, with dangerous consequences. This time, she must help the police find Linh. A showdown where not everyone will survive . . .When a second woman goes missing, DI Birch is forced to pay attention to what Beatrice is saying. But will the police listen to the truth in time? Or is it already too late?

Beautifully told through the eyewitness accounts of those who knew him best. This real-life story will never leave you. Yeshua lived and died over 2,000 years ago, fulfilling expectations that existed long before his birth. His birth had been mystically foretold by astrologers for hundreds of years, yet the rulers of his day dreaded his coming. This humble builder-teacher became a magnet for the poor and down trodden, a symbol of love and mercy, who transformed the lives and restored the health and purpose in all who encountered him. The local elite and governing rulers eventually tortured him and put him to death in the most violent and public of ways. Yet that was only the beginning... Billions of people have dedicated their lives to this man and have testified to his divinity and truth. To others, he is little more than another rebel who was killed by one of the most brutal empires in human history. How we each respond to this story dictates the course of our lives. And it all rests on the great mystery that occurred at the end of his life - a supernatural event that he had predicted with utter clarity. Did this humble man tell the truth? Could one man really be the focal point of the universe? Wherever this journey takes you, this is arguably: THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD.