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Wry and exhilarating, Chutzpah is a fearless exploration of what is possible when one person simply refuses to choose between abandoning their roots and abandoning themselves."Clear-sighted and courageous, with an extremely dry sense of humour"DAVID BADDIEL, author of Jews Don''t Count"A gutting, brave story, written with exquisite candour."Dr. Sara Glass, author of Kissing Girls on ShabbatYehudis Fletcher was six years old when she decided to find out if there was actually a G-d.One Sabbath evening, she dared to defy a fundamental rule. She didn’t wash her hands before breaking bread. At the table, Yehudis braced herself for a terrible, biblical punishment: being swallowed by the ground or consumed by fire. But nothing happened.It was at this moment that she discovered a spark within that would grow to make her invincible.As the daughter of a rabbi raised in an Orthodox Jewish community, Yehudis struggled to conform to the strict expectations placed upon her and her siblings. Outspoken, curious and desperate to know more about G-d, she felt fenced in by arbitrary rules and questions left unanswered.As she grew older, these restrictions intensified and her questions for G-d hung heavier than ever. Repeatedly let down by those who were supposed to protect her and pushed on to a path that seemed to take her further away from who she really was, she began to yearn for a life where she could embrace all facets of herself.When Yehudis’s sexuality came to blows with the expectations of her family and her community, the pressure to inhabit a binary position reached fever pitch. Confronted with either losing the faith she loved or losing herself, Yehudis made the most daring decision of all: she decided to stay.“Chutzpah is a brilliant and fascinating insight into an ultra-orthodox Jewish community.”Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in Law"Yehudis’s resilience is truly inspirational."Ashley Blaker, author of Normal Schmormal

Discover the dazzling new queer literary horror novel about chosen family and the risks it takes to become the person you want to be. ‘The glittery punk offspring of Katherine Dunn’s Geek Love and Angela Carter’s Nights at the Circus.’ Chelsea G. Summers, author of A Certain HungerA travelling funfair of seductive troublemakers arrive in a repressed Scottish town. What could possibly go wron? t’s the summer of ’97 and the Scottish town of Pitlaw is itching for change. Enter the Freakslaw – a travelling funfair populated by deviant queers, a contortionist witch, the most powerful fortune teller, and other architects of mayhem. It doesn’t take long for the Freakslaw folk to infiltrate Pitlaw’s grey world, where the town’s teenagers – none more so than Ruth and Derek – are seduced by neon charms and the possibility of escape. But beneath it all, these newcomers are harbouring a darker desire: revenge. And as tensions reach fever pitch between the stoic locals and the dazzling intruders, a violence that’s been simmering for centuries is about to be unleashed…Praise for Freakslaw:'A transgressive, inventive dark fantasy' Guardian'Crackling with desire, hedonism, angst, violence and sex' Heat'As frightening as it is seductive' Herald'I'd kill to run away with this circus' Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot‘A queer punk masterpiece' Leon Craig, author of Parallel Hells'A strong spiritual successor to Katherine Dunn's Geek Love' Heather Parry, author of Orpheus Builds a Girl

THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLERAward-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey to uncover the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece’s greatest legends, and the real heroes of those ancient epics, Homer''s Iliad and Odyssey . . . ''Bold and intellectually thrilling . . . blending history and science, rigorous scholarship and dazzling feats of imagination.'' TOM HOLLAND, historian and co-host of ''The Rest is History'' podcast''Absolutely blew me away . . . rich, evocative and original work . . . this book is quite wonderful.'' ELODIE HARPER, author of The Wolf Den''Offers a dazzling new way of thinking about the ancient world . . . a wonderful, beautifully written and important book.'' DAN JONES, author of Henry V''A book the world has been waiting for . . . I loved it.'' BETTANY HUGHES, author of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldContrary to perceptions built up over three millennia, ancient history is not all about men – and it''s not only men''s stories that deserve to be told.In Mythica Emily Hauser tells, for the first time, the extraordinary stories of the real women behind some of the western world’s greatest legends. Following in their footsteps, digging into the history behind Homer’s epic poems, piecing together evidence from the original texts, recent astonishing archaeological finds and the latest DNA studies, she reveals who these women – queens, mothers, warriors, slaves – were, how they lived, and how history has (or has not – until now) remembered them.A riveting new history of the Bronze Age Aegean and a journey through Homer’s epics charted entirely by women – from Helen of Troy, Briseis, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe, Athena, Hera, Calypso and Penelope – Mythica is a ground-breaking reassessment of the reality behind the often-mythologized women of Greece’s greatest epics, and of the ancient world itself as we learn ever more about it.

The Silent Patient meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this glamorous tale of obsession, rage and revenge, the must-read, twisty new thriller for summer.‘A wildly imaginative, very dark romance…subversive and highly entertaining.’--Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling author of Blonde and Butcher‘If you’re looking for a feminist thriller with glamorous Hollywood vibes…oh, friend, this one is definitely for you! 5-star reader review_Revenge has never tasted better . . .Famous film star Lila Crayne is America''s Sweetheart: she''s generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic. A golden girl.She and her fiancé, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning New York apartment, and are embarking on a new movie: a modern feminist adaptation of a classic twentieth-century novel.To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins work with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past.Soon, Lila''s impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch - and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces.But everyone has a secret, no one is quite who they seem, and before long, careers, reputations and lives are in danger of being irrevocably destroyed . . .Praise for Sweet Fury:''A breathlessly fun, dark, and twisty tale of feminist revenge'' --Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice''Twisty and immersive, it seduces you into a story so compelling that you aren''t ready for the sucker-punch of its deeper truths. This is a hell of a debut'' --Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You''A sharp, seductive thriller that probes the dark underbelly of Hollywood'' --Jean Kwok, author of The Leftover Woman‘A gorgeous literary thriller, filled with a cast of glamorous and tragic characters . . . I absolutely devoured this smart, sensual and twisty story of revenge'' --Jillian Cantor, bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools''I couldn''t put it down…one of my favorite books of the year!'' 5-star eader review‘Devoured this in a single day, this twisty and smart mystery is a must read.’ 5-star reader review''The subtle twists and turns kept me hooked from start to finish'' 5-star reader review

INCLUDES A BONUS SHORT STORY BY LEE CHILD AND TESS GERRITSEN, STARRING JACK REACHER AND THE ENIGMATIC MAGGIE BIRD. . .The Summer Guests is the exhilarating and gripping new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author of The Spy Coast.SPECIAL HARDBACK LIMITED EDITION - AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST‘I love this new series . . . The Summer Guests is a cracker of a mystery! I couldn’t put it down.’SHARI LAPENA''What a ride - The Summer Guests hooked me from the first explosive chapter. . . Immersive, compelling, utterly addictive – a masterclass in storytelling.’ ANDREA MARATHE MARTINI CLUB ISN’T OPEN TO EVERYONE . . .Maggie Bird’s ‘book group’ is an unusual one – a group of retired spies living an anonymous life in the seaside town of Purity. And this summer they plan little more than ‘reading’ (whilst sipping martinis), and some gentle birdwatching.But trouble is just around the corner as the summer guests arrive.For acting Police Chief Jo Thibodeau, summer brings its own problems – packed streets, bar brawls, petty theft. And now, a missing teenager down by the lake.When their good friend becomes a prime suspect in the girl''s disappearance, Maggie and her Martini Club must put down their binoculars and roll up their sleeves. Leaving Jo to deal with not only a powerful family desperate for answers, but a meddlesome group of retirees.Can Jo and the Martini Club find a way to work together, as they uncover one of the deadliest scandals their small town has ever seen?‘The Thursday Murder Club on steroids’ SAGA MagazinePRAISE FOR TESS GERRITSEN:''I love her books. She is a big influence.'' FREIDA McFADDEN