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THE HEART-STOPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING MASTER OF THE MISSING PERSON MYSTERY'The Lost Women is Tim Weaver at the absolute top of his game – a masterclass in tense, propulsive thriller writing as a web of interlocking mysteries come together with deadly consequences' T.M. LOGAN'Weaver's books are unputdownable. If you haven't yet met Raker, you're in for a treat' MICK HERRON'What a talent' DAILY MAILEIGHTEEN YEARS AGOThree women visit a Cornish island...and vanish. No bodies. No trace. They are never seen again. Journalist David Raker covers the story but, like everyone else, finds no answers. The fate of the women still haunts him. YESTERDAYFollowing a car accident, Preston Stewart requires surgery on his face. But when the dressings are removed, his wife realizes something is wrong. The man under the bandages isn't her husband. TODAYNow a missing persons investigator, David Raker is hired to find Preston - and soon discovers a terrifying connection to the Lost Women. Thrown into a desperate race against the clock, Raker has just hours to uncover the truth - or everyone he loves is in danger... PRAISE FOR TIM WEAVER'Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down' CHRIS WHITAKER'Corkscrew twists. Impossible to read without breaking into a sweat' THE TIMES'The master of clever, unpredictable plots' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

THE AGE GAP, SINGLE DAD COWBOY ROMANCE OF THE SUMMER Making music was supposed to be Adriana’s ticket out of Bravetown, the Wild West theme park where she spent her teenage summers serving drinks in a saloon skirt. But after being cut from the tour of country music’s golden boy, Brooks Monroe, she’s right back where she started — pouring drinks for tourists and wondering where it all went wrong. Brooks walked away from fame — and from Adriana — when he learned he had a daughter. Now, three years later, Brooks is in Bravetown, determined to make amends. But when he sees how badly the park is struggling, and how much his daughter loves it there, he buys it outright. . . and asks Adriana for one more favour. He needs her to pretend to be his fiancée. But as fake kisses turn into real sparks, Adriana must decide if Brooks — and Bravetown — could be her future after all. . . Tropes: Black cat x golden retriever Age gapFake engagement Small town Praise for Dilan Dyer'Consider me a member of the Dilan Dyer fan club.' - Lisina Coney, author of The Brightest Light of Sunshine 'Dilan Dyer is a tour de force in romance and romcoms. Her characters are always witty, hilarious and incredibly relatable in their vulnerabilities.' - Soraya Nadia Bouazzaoui, author of Aicha 'Get me tickets to Bravetown at once!' - Ava Rani, author of The Spare 'Small town charm, a grump you can’t help but love, and enough tension to short-circuit a rollercoaster.' - Stephanie Alves, author of Never Have I Ever (on The Brave and The Reckless)'A love story that feels like a fistful of stardust and a slow burn under a blazing sun. I adored every messy, sweet, and fiercely brave moment.' - Ki Stephens, author of Game On (on The Brave and The Reckless)'A fresh and unique take on cowboy romance that readers will love!' - Emma Lucy, author of Live Ranch Love (on The Brave and The Reckless)'Funny, filthy and fearless - a rip-roaring, whip-cracking tale of cowboy revelry.' Eleanor Vendrell, author of The Great Orchid Heist (on The Brave and The Reckless)

A New Yorker, Time Out, NPR, Electric Lit and Publishers Weekly Book of the Year, and Lambda Literary Award Finalist ‘A fabulously riveting hybrid memoir and queer history lesson’ –The New York TimesIt’s 1996, and Jeremy, a young American, has met the British boy of his dreams ? just as, amid a media frenzy, US Congress prepares the Defense of Marriage Act, denying same-sex couples rights including immigration. The pair snatch time in forests and deserts, London fashion shows, and East Village hotel rooms; eventually, finding no other way to stay together, they shack up illicitly among unlikely allies in San Francisco.What emerges is an unexpected romantic comedy haunted by centuries of gay ghosts. Deep House moves through the couple’s various domiciles while unlocking doors to a lineage of outsiders who came before them: hapless criminals, sexpot bartenders, friars, pirates, government workers who subvert the system and activists who go all the way to the Supreme Court to fight for their freedoms.Combining cultural history with radically intimate memoir, Deep House is at once a romp through the queer archives and the innermost tale of two boyfriends who made a home in the shadows of a turbulent civil rights battle.

From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly. 'A LUSCIOUS RETELLING THAT HELD ME TIGHT BY THE HEARTSTRINGS' SAARA EL-ARIFI, bestselling author of Cursebound'A TIMELESS LOVE STORY' EMILIA HART, bestselling author of Sirens'TRULY GORGENOUS, WONDERFULLY FRESH ROMANTIC FANTASY' ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of Boudicca's DaughterThis is the oldest love story of all time . . . Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, wields unparalleled power over every divine and mortal heart. Though her world is one of beauty, she is the most dangerous god of all, ruled by passion regardless of the consequences. Ares, God of War, is her perfect contradiction: feared, unwanted and relentless in his devotion to chaos. Where she breathes life into longing, he thrives in destruction. And yet gods are no more immune to love and loss than anyone else, and soon their lives collide. But even divine love can't protect them from the fates of Mount Olympus, and whilst the God of War may be capable of greater love than anyone else, so may the Goddess of Love be capable of the gravest mistakes . . . YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS HAVE FALLEN FOR THIS IMMORTAL HEART'An utterly gorgeous reimagining . . . brimming with delicious romance and woven with achingly beautiful prose’ ROSIE HEWLETT, bestselling author of Medea and Medusa‘With Saint’s trademark weaving of myth, this love story is at once epic, urgent and ageless’ BEA FITZGERALD, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen'Mythological retelling at its finest' SUE LYNN TAN, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess‘Jennifer Saint is a masterful storyteller. This Immortal Heart is a love story for the ages’ LIZ FREMANTLE, bestselling author of Queen's Gambit'Captivating and compelling. The best mythological romance I've read in years' NIKITA GILL, bestselling author of Hekate

DIVE INTO THE ELECTRIFYING NEW ADVENTURE OF THE NUMA CREW FROM THE "GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE" CLIVE CUSSLER, THE LATEST IN THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES---A VANISHED NATO WEAPONRIVAL POWERS CLOSING INONE CHANCE TO STOP WORLD WAR THREEWhen a NATO super-weapon is successfully tested at the North Pole, the aircraft carrying it suddenly vanishes off the radar, the crew are found murdered at their stations, and the weapon – capable of triggering global catastrophe – disappears into the Arctic mists.The only American asset in the area is a small research vessel operated by NUMA’s Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala, who are pulled into a race against time to lead the search.As rival Russian and Chinese powers close in to find the missing weapon, international rules of engagement are perilously suspended. But as Kurt and his team race to reach the wreck first, a darker mystery emerges: the world’s great powers are all being carefully manipulated by one vengeful man with a deadly plan . . .Praise for Clive Cussler:'The Adventure King' Sunday Express'Just about the best in the business' New York Post'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail

PRE ORDER the new novel from Claire Daverley: a love triangle that will fill you up and keep you guessing . . .PRAISE FOR TALKING AT NIGHT‘A beautifully observed, tender love story with characters you really care about . . . a bit like Normal People. I devoured it’ JOJO MOYES‘Stunning, tender and true’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''Moving and beautifully told . . . Gave me One Day vibes'' LIBBY PAGE‘Deeply romantic . . . Reminded me of just how all-consuming first love can be’ LAURA BARNETT‘A passionate, page-turning debut’ DAILY MAIL‘Beautiful and very cleverly written’ FEARNE COTTON‘Quietly devastating, entirely beautiful, bruising and hopeful. In a world of compromise, Claire Daverley has created a perfect thing CHRIS WHITAKER‘The story of Will and Rosie is a classic love story in every sense, and yet, in Claire Daverley''s hands, it felt entirely new’ MARY BETH KEANE‘One of the very best literary love stories I''ve read. Utterly spellbinding’ JULIE OWEN MOYLAN‘This isn''t just escapism, it is also full of heartbreak and human failings and mistakes. I loved it’ KATE SAWYER‘Talking at Night should be on everyone''s must-read list'' CARLEY FORTUNE‘I was rapt’ ANN NAPOLITANO‘So gorgeously harrowing and romantic’ CATHERINE NEWMAN‘A delicious treat. Prepare yourself to sink into this one, to be torn between reading fast and slow’ LOTTIE HAZELL

PRE-ORDER THE HEART-POUNDING YORUBA INSPIRED FANTASY NOVEL SET IN AN EPIC WORLD OF COURTLY INTRIGUE AND FORBIDDEN POWER . . . 'Rich worldbuilding inspired by Yoruba mythology and a strong cast of characters. This debut fantasy shines as bright as the sun' L. R. LAM‘Absolutely Radiant’ BEA FITZGERALD'Wildly Imaginative' HANNAH KANER‘A Dazzling Debut’ ANDREA STEWART‘Enthralling and epic’ ANNA DAY'Gorgeously, powerfully written' INDIA HOLTON‘Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!’ ANGELA MONTOYAIn the Kingdom of Oru, power lies in agbára: the ability to harness the sun . . . Young L'ore has no agbára. A truth she must conceal from everyone – including her best friend Alawani – on pain of death. When the gods declare Alawani a High Priest – the Gods’ oracle – he faces a terrible trial likely to kill him. Unwilling to lose her friend, L'ore vows to save him. But as she does, a forbidden shadow magic pours out of her. Exiled, L’ore and Alawani seek sanctuary in a forbidden land beyond Oru. Here lies the home of L’ore’s secret shadow magic. But great powers are gathering. And L’ore and Alawani cannot help be at the centre of this conflict. A war that would split them apart and bring down their world . . . _____________Early Readers are fanning the flames of Firstborn of the Sun!'I was completely hooked. The tale delves deeply into African mythology, with storytelling that feels timeless' ***** 5 star reader review'This book is a breath of fresh, fiery air . . . the plot? Absolutely jaw-dropping. I'm talking "mouth open, phone slipping from my hands" levels of shock' ***** 5 star reader review'Wowowow this book was incredible . . . a completely new vibe of its own - a richly layered magic system, stunning worldbuilding, and characters so compellingly complex you’ll root for all of them at some point (even when they’re at odds)' ***** 5 star reader review'Both magical and meaningful ... a stunning tribute to Yoruba heritage, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves culturally rich fantasy' ***** 5 star reader review‘Absolutely radiant. Anson has created a captivating, intricate world with characters who will stay with me for a long time. A perfect balance of political machinations and aching romance, wrapped up in a fast-paced action packed adventure. I loved it!’ BEA FITZGERALD, author of Girl Goddess Queen'A searing tale of ambition, love and survival . . . This is a wildly imaginative debut which begins an epic story' HANNAH KANER, author of Godkiller'A dazzling debut, with characters that leap off the page and burrow into your heart. Filled with love, betrayal, and questions of loyalty, the twists and turns this story takes will keep you reading late into the night' ANDREA STEWART, author of The Gods Below‘Fierce, exciting and utterly original, Firstborn of the Sun is an enthralling and epic fantasy, with a beautiful and tender romance at its center’ ANNA DAY, author of The Girl who Grew Wings'Epic and gorgeous, Firstborn of the Sun, enraptures readers in the rich, complex Kingdom of Oru with intricate magic, fascinating politics, swoony romance, and gasp-worthy twists. A radiant debut, not to miss!' DHONIELLE CLAYTON, author of The Conjurverse series'Gorgeously, powerfully written, with wonderful characters and intricate, luxuriant worldbuilding - altogether really quite exceptional. I foresee it becoming a beloved classic amongst fantasy readers.' INDIA HOLTON, author of the Dangerous Damsels series‘A rich and confident fantasy with expansive world building and a magic system as vicious as it is unique. Filled with intricately woven twists and action from beginning to end, readers will have a hard time putting this book down. Readers are going to LOVE THIS BOOK!’ - ANGELA MONTOYA, author of Sinner’s Isle and A Cruel Thirst

Normal People meets The Dropout, with the spirit of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - a searing tale of love, ambition, and betrayal in Silicon Valley’s fast lane. AN AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2025 SO FAR PICKA GOODREADS HOTTEST DEBUT NOVEL OF 2025A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 20 HOTTEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMERA BELLETRIST BOOK OF THE MONTH PICKAN OPRAH SUMMER READING LIST PICK'ELECTRIFYING' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'THE PAGES TURN THEMSELVES' NEW YORK TIMES'DAZZLING . . . FULL OF SURPRISES' HEAT‘I COULDN’T HAVE LOVED IT MORE’ CHRIS WHITAKER'FIRED ME UP AND BROKE MY HEART. IT REMINDED ME WHAT A WILD RIDE READING SHOULD BE' CLAIRE DAVERLEY‘LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY MEETS TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND TOMORROW – UTTERLY COMPELLING’ LUCY CLARKE‘VERY CLEVER WITH A HUGE MESSY HEART. I ADORED IT’ ABIGAIL DEAN--THE DEBUT THAT WILL STAY WITH YOU FOREVERThe moment Zoe notices Jack in their Harvard chemistry class, with his scruffy clothes and casual self-assurance, she knows he’s the one to beat. When Zoe starts trying to outsmart Jack in chemistry, he knows she’s the person he’s been looking for. Because Jack has dreams that go far beyond the classroom. And while he and Zoe might be from different worlds, they share the same thirst for knowledge and fierce ambition. When he invites her to partner with him on some research, she puts aside her pride, and joins him. Apart they are brilliant, but together they are unstoppable, and within two years, they are at the helm of a thriving start-up company, and deep in a relationship that seems a perfect match in every sense. Until a shocking accusation is levelled against Jack which threatens everything they’ve built – their company, their reputation, and most importantly, their love. Are some dreams too big to come true? And how far would you go to achieve them anywa? captivating, deeply poignant novel about ambition, deceit, the recklessness that comes with early success and the way that love can make us feel invincible. --MORE PRAISE FOR NOTES ON INFINITY'[T]his beautifully-wrought debut explores sexism, the ethics of playing with immortality and the complexities of mixing business and pleasure' Mail on Sunday'If you liked Tomorrow And Tomorrow And Tomorrow read this!' Sun'If Tomorrow And Tomorrow And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin was about a longevity science empire rather than a video game behemoth, it wouldn't be far off this buzzy new novel' StylistReaders LOVE Notes on Infinity'Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow crossed with Lessons in Chemistry . . . It is better than both!' *****‘My heart was fully involved in this story and now it just hurts now that I’m done. I think I will be thinking about Zoe and Jack for a while’ *****‘I really didn't imagine to love this book as much as I did, but it completely won me over. It is a kind of novel that surprises you, not just with its originality, but with its depth’ *****‘I didn't want to put it down but I also didn't want it to end’ *****‘Beautiful writing, fabulous characters? I actually want to read it all over again!’ *****‘I’m obsessed with this book’ *****

'This darkly funny, slippery novel is a hoot to read and will please fans of Miranda July’s All Fours' The i Paper'A sparkling and subversive debut ... this tragicomic tale of an American woman’s illicit romance is also a gripping murder mystery' Guardian'Compelling ... full of wisdom on addiction, obsession, motherhood and marriage' Daily MailPerdita Jungfrau thought she was going to be married to her husband forever, so falling in love with Nando, her ‘anarcho-Marxist’ handyman, is a crisis. Life seems to put every possible obstacle in their way: she’s pregnant, he has a girlfriend, he’s fifteen years younger, she’s terrified of messing up her children and equally drawn towards this magnetic man who entrusts her with his deepest secret. Now it's three years later and Nando has been murdered. As her bewildered husband tries to make sense of the wildly unpredictable person his wife has become, Perdita has other things on her mind. For starters, who is the mysterious woman sitting outside her house in a parked car all day? How can she stop her adored baby brother from being pulled under by his opioid addiction? Can someone with a childhood like hers ever be the mother her children deserv? nd most of all, what should she do with the searing memories of the affair that turned her life upside down?

A radical retelling of human history through collapse – from the dawn of our species to the urgent existential threats of the twenty-first century and beyond.** FEATURED IN THE NEW BBC SERIES CIVILISATIONS: RISE AND FALL **** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **‘A brilliant, utterly convincing account of the evolution of human society and why we are probably reaching humanity's end days’ HENRY MARSH'Absolutely essential reading for understanding why past civilisations collapsed, and how to protect our own from the same fate' LEWIS DARTNELLFor the first 300,000 years of human history, hunter-gathering Homo sapiens lived in fluid, egalitarian civilizations that thwarted any individual or group from ruling permanently. Then, around 12,000 years ago, that began to change.As we reluctantly congregated in the first farms and cities, people began to rely on novel lootable resources like grain and fish for their daily sustenance. And when more powerful weapons became available, small groups began to seize control of these valuable commodities. This inequality in resources soon tipped over into inequality in power, and we started to adopt more primal, hierarchical forms of organization. Power was concentrated in masters, kings, pharaohs and emperors (and ideologies were born to justify their rule). Goliath-like states and empires – with vast bureaucracies and militaries – carved up and dominated the globe.What brought them down? Whether in the early cities of Cahokia in North America or Tiwanaku in South America, or the sprawling empires of Egypt, Rome and China, it was increasing inequality and concentrations of power that hollowed these Goliaths out before an external shock brought them crashing down. These collapses were written up as apocalyptic, but in truth they were usually a blessing for most of the population.Now we live in a single global Goliath. Growth obsessed, extractive institutions like the fossil fuel industry, big tech and military-industrial complexes rule our world and produce new ways of annihilating our species, from climate change to nuclear war. Our systems are now so fast, complex and interconnected that a future collapse will likely be global, swift and irreversible. All of us now face a choice: we must learn to democratically control Goliath, or the next collapse may be our last.'An excellent survey of human history through the collapses of Goliath-like kings, states and empires' OBSERVER'A comprehensive overview of societal collapse, based on the analysis of dozens of cases spanning thousands of years from the Paleolithic to today. Highly recommended' PETER TURCHIN'A deeply sobering and strangely inspiring history of how societies collapse - and how we can still save ours. Read it now, or your descendants will find it in the ruins' JOHANN HARI'Like reading Thomas Piketty filtered through Mad Max' NEW YORK TIMES

🗝 She has no army. No power. And no name. But when two factions of gods are at war, only a NOBODY can save the world. . . Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. ? An epic quest fantasy adventure in which an indentured servant must free the goddess of peace and wisdom. ? --The goddess needs a nobody. The prince needs a miracle. Soli Graymind might be both. Soli has spent most of her life being invisible—an indentured servant, a library mold-scrubber, the girl no one sees unless she’s in the way. So, when the king’s guards show up with swords drawn, she assumes it’s a mistake. It’s not. Moments later, she’s standing in the throne room while the king tells her she’s been chosen to retrieve a set of ancient keys—only the keys can save the goddess and stop the chaos beyond the palace walls. Because the world isn’t waiting to be saved. It’s already burning. And beside him stands Prince Kaelen: devastatingly beautiful, mercilessly cold, and certain Soli won’t survive the hard journey ahead. He’s probably right. But Soli's survived a lifetime of hard everything. She may be a nobody—no training, no real power, and no idea why she was chosen—but she refuses to be expendable. Even if the quest ahead is anything but simple. When assassins, monsters, and impossible choices fracture the fragile alliance slowly building with the Prince, Soli realizes she can’t hide in the shadows anymore. Because, for the first time in her life, she has something to lose…A high-stakes romantasy filled with slow-burn romance, found family, and a heroine who never expected to be anyone’s first choice. -- Tropes:? Bodyguard/protector? Found family? Road trip🔥Praise for Nobody's Quest 🔥 "An epic, breathless adventure filled with twists and turns and a heroine worth cheering for. My newest romantasy obsession!"–#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Abigail Owen. "Danger, desire, a heroine I adored, and a hero I’ll never recover from. I’m completely obsessed.” - New York Times Bestselling Author Jeaniene Frost.

Lift the bonnet on 20 years of magic and mayhem on Top Gear and The Grand Tour - from the mysterious man behind the camera . . . The perfect gift for fans of fast cars, big laughs and full-throttle TV adventures!--Top Gear turned gloomy Sunday nights into celebratory Friday nights. It made household names of presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May, their unique chemistry and buddy movie antics proving irresistible to a vast global audience. With these three at the helm, Top Gear earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the most popular factual TV show on the planet. Then, a short while later, it was all gone. How did a thoroughly sensible little consumer advice programme on cars turn into a global phenomenon in the first place, though? How did it all go wrong? And how did they rise from the ashes as The Grand Tour, and go on to scale even greater height? ne man has all the answers. There from the beginning, Top Gear and The Grand Tour co-creator, and Jeremy’s oldest friend, Andy Wilman, opens the bonnet on over twenty years of motoring mayhem. In Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure, the mysterious man in the shadows tells the inside story of your favourite TV shows for the first time. Irreverent, joyful and as laugh-out-loud funny as the shows themselves, it’s the best book about Top Gear and The Grand Tour . . . in the world.

Discover the whiplash-inducing spy thriller, for fans of Scott Mariani and Black Doves. 'A pacey, punchy read' THE TIMES‘A freight train of a novel. Exhilarating, raw, unmissable’ DAVID McCLOSKEY'Espionage, action, mystery and mayhem … [A] cracking new novel’ IRISH INDEPENDENT‘Crackles with tension. Brilliant, exciting and worryingly believable’ CHARLES BEAUMONT'Octagon bleeds authenticity from the first page to the last. Read it today!' JACK CARR, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRY HAVOC'An espionage novel that moves fast and hits hard' M.W. CRAVEN'A blistering thrill ride' VASEEM KHAN, author of the Q Mysteries'A smart, slick, adrenaline-fuelled adventure for fans of Ludlum and Fleming' CHARLES CUMMINGA DYING RUSSIAN SCIENTISTconfesses to his children what he did as a young man. A MURDERED SPYshares vital intelligence before he’s ruthlessly assassinated in the English countryside. A RITUAL KILLINGhidden in a forest clearing in Sweden hints at something much worse. FORMER MI6 AGENT RUNNERStella McRae is the only person who can be trusted to investigate now her former employer has been compromised. EX-SAS OPERATORTommy Kane has always had Stella’s back, but as the threats against them escalate, will his formidable skills be enough this tim? CTAGONA devastating plot against the West is already in train. Only Stella and Tommy stand in its way. And time is running out... 'Octagon barrels along at blistering pace, with suspense a-plenty … it's very hard to put the book down from one chapter to the next…' ASPECTS OF CRIME'A gritty, well-paced page-turner' THE CRITICPraise for C.J. Merritt:‘A writer to put on your reading list!’ – David Baldacci‘A first-class blend of intrigue, suspense, and action… as propulsive as a Bourne movie.’ – Charles Cumming, CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger winner‘Very well done’ – Anthony Horowitz‘A tight, compelling thriller that never misses a beat.’ – Lou Berney, CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger winner‘Gripping’ – Peter James

The final instalment of N.A.M. Rodger's definitive, authoritative trilogy on Britain's naval historyAt the end of the French and Napoleonic wars, British sea-power was at its apogee. But by 1840, as one contemporary commentator put it, the Admiralty was full of ‘intellects becalmed in the smoke of Trafalgar’. How the Royal Navy reformed and reinvigorated itself in the course of the nineteenth century is just one thread in this magnificent book, which refuses to accept standard assumptions and analyses. All the great actions are here, from Navarino in 1827 (won by a daringly disobedient Admiral Codrington) to Jutland, D-Day, the Battle of the Atlantic and the battles in the Pacific in 1944/45 in concert with the US Navy. The development and strategic significance of submarine and navy air forces is superbly described, as are the rapid evolution of ships (from classic Nelsonic type, to hybrid steam/sail ships, then armour-clad and the fully armoured Dreadnoughts and beyond) and weapons. The social history of officers and men – and sometimes women – always a key part of the author’s work, is not neglected. Rodger sets all this in the essential context of politics and geo-strategy. The character and importance of leading admirals – Beatty, Fisher, Cunningham – is assessed, together with the roles of other less famous but no less consequential figures. Based on a lifetime’s learning, it is the culmination of one of the most significant British historical works in recent decades. Naval specialists will find much that is new here, and will be invigorated by the originality of Rodger’s judgements; but everyone who is interested in the one of the central threads in British history will find it rewarding.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT NEW FANTASY OBSESSION NOWPerfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne. ‘The Mistral is marvellous . . . wonderful, consistent and profound world-building. Something amazing has spun out of Felix’s head’ Stephen Fry'A glorious read: clever, compelling, and deftly original while still bringing to mind so many of my fantasy favourites' Ellie Keel 'A plot that fuses innovative magic, grand adventure, political intrigue and a complex, multi-layered coming of age story – what more could you want in modern fantasy?' - Vaseem Khan --A DYING MAGIC. A SLAUGHTERED QUEEN. A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR. The Mistral - a divine, ancient wind - has long swept over the realm, bestowing magical abilities on those destined to shape the future. But The Mistral is dying. As it falters, and fear of all-out war consumes the kingdom, a peace delegation sets out from the land of Terrius to the city of Lurella. At the delegation’s heart is Swan, daughter of an assassinated queen, who holds a powerful and rare ability. She must seek answers - both to her mother’s murder and her own inability to master her powers. Before it's too late. Meanwhile, in Lurella's duelling pit - The Iron Circuit - Fenne, a feared fighter, comes to the attention of one city ruler, who sees in her an opportunity . . . As the Peace Pledge begins, Swan and Fenne are thrown together by a dark conspiracy – one that could forever alter not just their fate, but that of The Mistral. And the fragile balance holding the realm together . . . The Mistral begins an epic new fantasy trilogy – a sweeping tale of high magic. Of dangerous powers and deadly ambition. And a world on the precipice of the darkest of wars . . . --READERS ARE LOVING THE MISTRAL'Big, dramatic, and full of tension. This gave me similar vibes to Mistborn and Godkiller with its epic scale, layered magic system, and character driven story.' — ? Reader Review'My goodness, what a book!! The world? Amazing! The writing? Insanely good! The plot? Political intrigue with magical aspects!' — ? Reader Review'A sprawling epic fantasy reminiscent of Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive, but also distinctly original in it’s world-building, histories, and a very intriguing central plot premise . . . A twisting and weaving narrative of hidden motivations, manipulation and betrayals . . . which culminates to a shocking finale.' — ? Reader Review'An epic fantasy that’ll sweep you away into a richly crafted world full of adventure and magic . . . If you love big, sweeping fantasy with depth and excitement, this book is definitely worth diving into!' — ? Reader Review'Imagine a melting pot of: Mistborn Era 1, Worlds of Radiance, Godkiller, and more . . . Political instability and rival wars, secret powers and prophecies . . . it ticks a lot of boxes.' — ? Reader Review'The world building was brilliant . . . Almost felt like watching a film.' — ? Reader Review'The Mistral offers richly imagined world building paired with a thoughtful, well-paced character journey' — ? Reader Review

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