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Revealed for the first time: the true story of the entrapment and deception of Princess DianaThe death of Princess Diana in August 1997 was one of the most shocking events in recent history. Many events surrounding the tragedy have been shrouded in mystery, in particular the BBC Panorama interview Diana gave to journalist Martin Bashir less than two years before she died. However, the true extent of the deception the princess experienced as well as the elaborate cover-up which ensued has never before been revealed – until now.Dianarama: Entrapment, Deception, Cover-Up: The Betrayal of Princess Diana is the story of one of the biggest scandals in public life and broadcasting history, revealing a cover-up of staggering proportions, and around which questions persist to the present day.Andy Webb, the writer and award-winning filmmaker who obtained the secret files that first broke the story of Princess Diana''s betrayal, offers unrivalled insider access to the key players in the drama in a thrilling first-hand narrative, putting the reader inside the room where each key decision was taken, from the moment BBC reporter Martin Bashir first contrived his dossier of forged bank statements in 1995 to the 2024 courtroom where Webb faced the BBC''s elite legal squad to demand the publication of 10,000 pages of highly contested documents relating to the scandal.A story for the ages, the fate of Princess Diana will be debated by scholars and gossips centuries from now. This book, filled with revelations which have not yet entered the public record, will become a key part in the first draft of history.

She’s a human. He’s a Darkslayer. He was sent to kill her…not fall for her. The first heart-stopping chapter in the dark, addictive House of Devils series taking TikTok by storm‘I LOVE THIS SERIES WITH MY ENTIRE BEING!!’ 5 ? Reader Review‘This is the best urban fantasy I’ve read yet!’ 5 ? Reader Review‘Darien Cassel is that guy… and by that guy… I mean the one of my dreams’ 5 ? Reader Review–Loren Calla has only ever been ordinary. As a human struggling to survive in a city that caters to the needs of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, she always assumed her life would remain simple, predictable, and as safe as her world would allow.Until she barely escapes abduction at the hands of Darkslayers?supernatural bounty hunters that possess the Sight, a magical tracking ability that allows them to see a person’s aura?and one of her friends is taken in her place. The abductors are demanding a ransom: Loren's life in exchange for her friend's safe return. Loren will do whatever it takes to get her friend back?even if it means accepting help from Darien Cassel, the leader of the Seven Devils, the most feared Darkslaying circle in the city.Darien specializes in tracking down demons and criminals that are better off dead than alive, so when he takes a job to track down Loren and finds out she is human?and couldn't hurt a fly if her life depended on it?he decides to protect her instead of turn her in for a reward. As much as Loren doesn't want to admit it, Darien is her best and only chance at finding her friend alive, if she can somehow manage to get along with him?and not fall head-over-heels in love with him in the process, which is far easier said than done.When more women start disappearing, and some of them slowly turn up dead, Loren and Darien's search for answers takes them deep into Angelthene's corrupt underbelly, where they discover a dark secret that threatens to unravel their world. And when tragedy strikes, Loren learns that love can make an ordinary person do extraordinary things.Tropes:Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Romance Morally Grey Hero Found Family Duo POV Slow Burn, High Stakes Human in a Supernatural World Forced Proximity Protector and the Protected Dark Magic and Dangerous Secrets Vampires, Witches & Werewolves Mystery and Murder in a Fantasy CityFrom the author of Dreams of Ice and Iron comes a new fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Ilona Andrews, and Cassandra Clare.

THE UNMISSABLE ADVENTURE FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, CONN IGGULDENCan a slave . . . become a maste? D 37. The Roman Republic has become a true empire, stretching from Egypt to the seacoast of Gaul. Sixty million people live under its rule. A scribe in a noble household on the outskirts of the empire’s greatest city, a young man who has no memory of his past or his family. Where freedom exists for the privileged few, he has only ever known a life of slavery. His name is Cormac. When Cormac’s master dies suddenly under suspicious circumstances, he finds himself furnished with documents freeing him from bondage. Surviving somewhere between slave and citizen, he quickly discovers the dangers that come with freedom. The city is a pitiless place for those without allies. But the winds of fate are shifting. Cormac’s talents – his treasured ability to read and write – will soon take him from city slums to the mines of Gaul, to the island of Britannia and back to the hills of Rome. Slave, scribe, soldier – Cormac will have to play Rome’s most dangerous game if he’s to secure wealth and power. For in this city, with skill, ambition and luck, perhaps such things can be won . . .

A serial killer in a small religious cult. A detective who has waited decades for justice. The gripping and heart-breaking new mystery from an exciting breakthrough crime talent - available for pre-order now...Dakota Finch never really recovered from the day her best friend was murdered. Dakota and Flora were best friends – and Dakota has never confessed her own dark secret about what she did that day.Years later, Dakota has become a detective, hiding her broken heart behind a rock-hard shell. When her latest misdemeanour sees her re-assigned back to her small home town, she can’t help but think it could be her chance to finally catch Flora’s killer – a man who’s only ever be known as “the Sugar Man”.When another body is found, stirring up memories of her last summer with Flora, Dakota realises the truth may be hiding in the secretive Amish-like cult based in the nearby woodland.But this is a killer who has stayed hidden for decades, and they won’t hesitate to kill again to protect their darkest secret…Praise for Nicolás Obregón''A masterpiece'' Jeffery Deaver''I''m awestruck'' A. J. Finn''A dark, brutal ride'' Anthony Horowitz''Truly heart-rending'' Daily Express

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Sharp-witted and thoroughly researched . . . McKinney convincingly proves that gossiping is a legitimate part of modern life' The Times“Can you keep a secret?”Gossip has been journalist Kelsey McKinney’s full-time job for the past four years. Yet the more time she spent collecting and sharing and thinking about stories as the host of the phenomenally successful podcast Normal Gossip, the more her concept of gossip began to expand. In You Didn’t Hear This From Me, McKinney offers a delightfully insightful exploration of our obsession with gossip. What even is it, and why is it considered a sin? Why are we so fascinated by celebrity drama and tabloid headlines? How do we use and abuse gossip – and why do we want to do it at al? rom the Epic of Gilgamesh as told by chatbots, to the scandalous betrayals in The Traitors, McKinney dives deep into a range of cultural touchstones and, with juicy morsels of real-life gossip interspersed throughout, captures the heart of gossiping: how enchanting and fun it can be to lean over and whisper something a little salacious into your friend’s ear. Weaving together journalism, cultural criticism, and memoir, You Didn’t Hear This From Me is a sharp, witty and candid exploration of the irresistible allure of those secrets that are just too tantalising to keep to yourself.

THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON HAS BEEN BUILT — AND ONLY THE OREGON CAN STOP ITJoin Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon Crew in this explosive thrill-ride from the grand master of adventure, Clive Cussler'The Adventure King' Sunday Express'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail'Just about the best in the business' New York Post---There’s a tempest brewing in Central America. A government crackdown on cartels leaves most of the drug lords locked up in an impregnable prison. In response, Amador Fierro, a brilliant, tech-savvy crime boss forges the seven largest cartels into an allegiance called La Liga. If they are to defeat the U.S. led offensive, they will need a powerful weapon. Thus is born Project Q: an Artificial General Intelligence computer that, when finished, will grant Fierro such overwhelming control of America. Chairman Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon are the only ones standing in his way, but they have their own problems. While two members of the team are unreachable in the Darien Gap searching for an Iranian Quds Force base, the Oregon crew have a mole in their midst. Meanwhile, other dark forces are at play, competing for the all consuming power at hand. The race to stop the launching of Project Q will come down to the wire. It’s a race neither Juan Cabrillo, nor the western world, can afford to lose . . .

ATTEND THE BIGGEST MAGICAL TOURNAMENT AND PRE-ORDER WHISPERS MOST DEADLY, THE SEQUAL TO THE MAGICALLY MYSTERIOUS WHISPERS MOST FOUL . . . --After months honing her newfound magic, Rose’s new year at Dunhollow Academy promises to be her most spellbinding yet. The academy is hosting a prestigious, once-in-a-decade tournament against rival schools. It’s a dangerous game, that many would kill to win.When Sylvie is selected to compete, Rose resolves to protect her with her life. She must ally with two of her rivals, a devilish mage and a surly healer, each with motives of their own and plenty of reasons to want her dead. But, delving into Dunhollow’s secrets and their own dark pasts, they find their hearts may prove the most dangerous opponents of all… --Readers loved the previous book:‘I wish I could give Whispers Most Foul 10 stars! This is one of the best books I’ve read this year’ ***** Reader Review‘This book has me second guessing my ability to solve mysteries!’ ***** Reader ReviewI was promised a gothic fantasy full of mystery, romance, magic and a dash of horror and it delivered! ***** Reader Review‘The dark academia aesthetic and narrative was so captivating and immersive – you can tell that Emma was writing what she knew, because she captured it perfectly!’ ***** Reader Review‘Atmospheric and full of gut-wrenching emotions’ ***** Reader Review‘The novel balances everything out, with each chapter alternating between its academic world and its supernatural elements’ ***** Reader Review

TIS THE SEASON FOR MERRIMENT AND MYSTERIES…MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATES A MURDER AT CHRISTMAS!A witty, heartwarming Christmas mystery – perfect for fans of Jane Austen and classic whodunnits‘So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read’ Jennie Godfrey 'Comforting and cosy... the perfect book to read for Jane Austen's upcoming 250th birthday' 5***** reader review-----I sincerely hope your Christmas may abound in the mysteries which the season generally brings…The festive season is fast approaching. Jane Austen fears that without her lively siblings at home, there won’t be much Christmas cheer in the Austen household this year. But when she uncovers a skeleton in the cellar of Deane Parsonage, Jane soon forgets her woes. For who needs merriment, when there’s a mystery to solv? ane quickly learns of a missing young bride, who after fleeing her wedding breakfast, was never seen again. Locals have long believed she haunts the woods nearby. Could Jane have found her at las? r does the truth of this mystery lie closer to hom? ver the twelve days of Christmas, Jane will embark upon festive delights, making merry, and solving murders…-----Praise for Jessica Bull:‘Witty, clever and with exquisite detail. Miss Austen is a terrific sleuth’ Ian Moore‘A fun, clever mystery’ Good Housekeeping‘A note-perfect crime caper’ Red

A haunting novel of love, fate and war from the Austrian master and acclaimed author of Baron Bagge and Count Luna (''A book so astonishing I immediately re-read it'' – Patti Smith)‘He’d had the feeling that he was expected there, on that day. But by whom?’Vienna, 1939. Lieutenant Wallmoden is preparing to take part in a mysterious ‘military exercise’ when he meets the austerely beautiful Baroness Pistohlkors and her elusive circle of acquaintances. He promises to see her again – but then discovers his company has been mobilised for war. Marching across Europe, stumbling across the border between the living and the dead, one constant remains: he must keep his tryst with the Baroness, in this world or the next.Banned by the Nazis and almost lost, Mars in Aries is an erotically charged ghost story, a shocking account of the invasion of Poland, and a mesmeric exploration of time and fate.Translated by Robert Dassanowsky and John Barrett

A chilling standalone winter thriller, set in the world of the million-copy bestselling The Magpies'Dark, twisted, chilling and utterly unputdownable' CLAIRE DOUGLASIt’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect - lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community. But they quickly wonder if this street is as perfect as it appears. First, there are the unwelcome presents left anonymously on their doorstep. Then they are sure someone is watching them... And why are the neighbours all obsessed with a notorious killer who is housed at the nearby women’s priso? fter tragedy strikes at a Christmas party, Noel and Dani try to find out who is targeting them – but, in this case, it might be safer not to know . . . READER REVIEWS'Mark Edwards is a joy to read. I flew through this book and couldn't put it down.' ***** READER REVIEW'If you want a quick, cosy mystery, then this is the book for you.' ***** READER REVIEW'Fast paced with lots of twists and turns, eeriness thrown into the mix - what a great thriller this is.' ***** READER REVIEW'This is a five star read along with all his others!' ***** READER REVIEW'I absolutely loved this!' ***** READER REVIEW'I absolutely loved this book & would highly recommend.' ***** READER REVIEW'This was such a great, fun but creepy, festive read. Perfect for curling up with on a cold December evening!' **** READER REVIEW'If you’re after a quick, gripping read with a festive backdrop and a clever, chilling twist, I’d highly recommend this one.' ***** READER REVIEW'A chilling but festive treat and a must-read for all Mark Edwards fans.' ***** READER REVIEW'The Christmas Magpies will make an excellent stocking filler!' ***** READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS'I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion.' LISA JEWELL'A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable.' ALEX MICHAELIDES''Gripped doesn't even come close!' MARIAN KEYES 'I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading' IAN RANKIN'Twisting and terrifying, the kind of haunting, pacy, spine-chiller that Mark Edwards is the absolute master of.' CHRIS WHITAKER 'I was hooked by this clever, fast paced and addictive thriller... I loved it' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Fast-paced and twisted: it’s another Mark Edwards sensation' CLARE MACKINTOSH

In 1878, Wyatt Earp, town marshall of Dodge City, was attempting to arrest some drunken, armed men who''d cornered him in a saloon. John Henry ''Doc'' Holliday, who''d been gambling nearby, stepped in with a revolver and quieted the drunks, allowing Earp to make his arrests. This was the start to the most legendary friendship and partnership of the American West. Through action-packed adventures, Gardner shows us how, over the years, Holliday became like a brother to Wyatt, riding from town to town, throughout the west. This thrilling narrative builds up to the moment when they''d hunt down the very men who murdered Wyatt''s brother, Morgan, a legendary search that enthusiasts of the Wild West are eager to learn more about. Gardner shows that there is far more to unearth about this famous friendship. Researched through firsthand observations at historic sites and countless contemporary letters and newspaper reports, this is the definitive book on Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and their fascinating bond.

‘It is dangerous to want someone this much. He has always known it, from the very first night.’It is September 1974. Two men meet by chance in Venice. One is a young English artist, in panicked flight from London. The other is Danilo Donati, the magician of Italian cinema, the designer responsible for realising the spectacular visions of Fellini and Pasolini. Donati is in Venice to produce sketches for Fellini’s Casanova. A young – and beautiful – apprentice is just what he needs.He sweeps Nicholas to Rome, into the looking-glass world of Cinecitta, the studio where Casanova’s Venice will be ingeniously assembled. Then in the spring, the lovers move together to the set of Salo, Pasolini’s horrifying fable of fascism.But Nicholas has a secret and in this world of constant illusion, his real nature passes unseen. Amidst the rising tensions of Italy’s ‘Years of Lead’, he acts as an accelerant, setting in motion a tragedy he didn’t intend.The Silver Book is at once a queer love story and a noirish thriller, set in the dream factory of cinema. It’s a fictional account of real things, and an investigation into the difficult relationship between artifice and truth, illusion and reality, love and power.

'Remarkable' New York Times'No one is better than Simenon at showing how banal domestic conflict can lead to murderous catastrophe' Financial TimesAn acerbic tale of marital warfare and emotional estrangement, in a brilliant new translationIn the oppressive silence of the sitting room, the woman finally smoothed out the paper and, without putting on her glasses, read the two words her husband had written:The cat. Amidst the din of their Parisian neighbourhood, Émile and Marguerite live in total silence. After a hasty marriage in their sixties, their uneasy peace was shattered when Émile’s beloved cat mysteriously disappeared and was later found dead. Branding his wife the culprit, Émile’s retaliation against Marguerite’s cherished parrot sparked a silent battle of wills. Now they live parallel lives, communicating only through spiteful notes, mocking glances and mute accusations. As their suspicion and resentment mount, this bitter game of psychological warfare becomes a twisted necessity, binding them together in a relentless cycle of torment from which there can only be one escape. First published in 1967, The Cat is a masterful exploration of marital discord, loneliness and the absurdity of human relationships, painting a vivid portrait of two souls trapped in quiet desperation.

Twice the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for novels about Harry ‘Rabbit’ Angstrom, John Updike, though very much aware of his gifts and blessings, believed himself to be, like Rabbit, an everyman— ‘a relatively fortunate American male’—and his life a specimen life, ‘representative in its odd uniqueness of all the oddly unique lives in this world.’ This belief animated his more than sixty autobiographical books—fiction, poetry, collections of first-person essays and memoirs—a body of creative work universal in its literary appeal but intimately based upon, as Updike himself called it, ‘this massive datum that happens to be mine.’Now, more than a decade after his death, comes a generous volume of letters both personal and professional. We see, at last, Updike in ‘real time,’ documenting with preternatural facility every stage of his unspooling life, from Pennsylvania farm boy to Harvard scholarship student, from young father negotiating his first book contract to freelance writer revelling in the ‘post-Pill paradise’ of the swinging 1960s.Here too are letters to fellow practitioners of the writer’s craft including Philip Roth, Joyce Carol Oates, John Barth, and Ian McEwan. Central to the collection are dozens of letters to Updike’s mother, the aspiring novelist Linda Grace Hoyer, who modelled for him the life of a writer and was, until her death in 1989, his closest confidante. But the most moving, perhaps, are the letters of Updike’s final year—farewells to his children, to colleagues and friends, and to a world that, in his letters as much as in every other form of writing he practiced, he had daily strived to give its ‘beautiful due.’

In the nail-biting western Last Stand at Sabre River, a Civil War veteran returns home to find a Yankee's private army living on his land, while another enemy waits to strike... Paul Cable has come home to Saber River, Arizona. But things have changed since he went away to fight for the Confederacy. A gang of Union men have taken over his house, and they’re refusing to give it back. It seems the war is not over yet for Cable. He is determined to fight for his family, and his land, no matter what it takes. But there are treacherous enemies everywhere – even where he least expects it.

Valdez is Coming is a stunning tale of morality and justice in which a simple, honest man is transformed into a killer - and begins a long journey of revenge against those who scarred his soul for everBob Valdez, hardworking constable and stage-line shotgun rider, is a good man. But when he tries to seek justice for the widow of a dead man, he’s run out of town, mocked and tortured and nearly killed. The same townsfolk who scarred him so badly will find themselves on the wrong side of a gun, however, when the lawman comes back to deliver his own brand of justice, in Leonard’s stark, stunning tale of morality and retribution. With all of his trademark sharp dialogue and set against a beautifully evoked landscape, this is a classic work that captures the wild and glorious spirit of the American West.