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'Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about
Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with
intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer
is a suspenseful journey' Quarterdeck 1812. Arriving back in
England after his successes in the Adriatic, Captain Sir Thomas
Kydd is bestowed with honours. In London he's greeted by the Prince
Regent who, despite Kydd's protestations that he's happy with his
present command, insists he be given a bigger ship - HMS Thunderer,
a 74-gun ship of the line. But she's old, and being part of a
standing fleet Kydd's chances of further fame and distinction are
slim indeed. Winning over his new command is fraught with
challenges. A hostile crew, abysmal levels of gunnery and
sail-handling capabilities are intolerable to a fighting captain
like Kydd. With the ship short of men and no incentives to attract
more, can he ever bring Thunderer to a proper state of fighting
preparedness? Kydd is sent to reinforce the Baltic squadron as
Bonaparte's vast army invades Russia. News reaches him of French
victory at the Battle of Borodino. The road to Moscow is now open.
To avert total French victory, Kydd must lead a vital convoy
through battle and tempest to the aid of Britain's last ally.
Praise for Julian Stockwin's Kydd series 'Paints a vivid picture of
life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' Daily Express 'This heady
adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail'
Nautical Magazine 'Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill
with this book' Historical Naval Society
'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King 'A master storyteller' -
Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom
others are compared' -The Times 'No one does adventure quite like
Smith' - Daily Mirror A FAMILY IN TURMOIL. A COUNTRY IN RUINS. A
nail-biting story of courage, bravery, rebellion and war from
number one bestselling author, Wilbur Smith. The war is over,
Hitler is dead - and yet his evil legacy lives on. Former Special
Operations Executive, Saffron Courtney, and her beloved husband,
Gerhard, only just survived the brutal conflict, but Gerhard's Nazi
brother, Konrad, is still free and determined to regain power. As a
dangerous game of cat-and-mouse develops, a plot against the couple
begins to stir. One that will have ramifications throughout Europe.
. . Further afield in Kenya, the last outcrop of the colonial
empire is feeling the stirrings of rebellion. As the situation
becomes violent, and the Courtney family home is under threat,
Saffron's father, Leon Courtney, finds himself caught between two
powerful sides - and a battle for the freedom of a country. BOOK 18
IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WILBUR SMITH
*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling
series, is available to pre-order now* Spain, January 1812
Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces threats from all sides when an old
adversary joins the ranks. Yet, despite the risks, he must embark
on a deadly mission - to capture the impenetrable fortress of
Badajoz. It's a long, cold winter for war as the French force
onwards - but Sharpe's battle-rage burns. Only a Forlorn Hope, a
near-suicidal move into the breach, will give the army hope of
capturing the fortress. And boldly leading the attack is Sharpe . .
. 'A master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH
Blue at the Mizzen (novel #20) ended with Jack Aubrey getting the
news, in Chile, of his elevation to flag rank: Rear Admiral of the
Blue Squadron, with orders to sail to the South Africa station. The
next novel, unfinished and untitled at the time of the author's
death, would have been the chronicle of that mission, and much else
besides. The three chapters left on O'Brian's desk are presented
here both in printed version-including his corrections to the
typescript-and a facsimile of his manuscript, which goes several
pages beyond the end of the typescript to include a duel between
Stephen Maturin and an impertinent officer who is courting his
fiancee. Of course we would rather have had the whole story;
instead we have this proof that O'Brian's powers of observation,
his humor, and his understanding of his characters were
undiminished to the end. Includes a Facsimile of the Manuscript.
A young woman forced to fight for her beliefs. A chaplain with a
secret that could determine the fate of a kingdom. England, 1452.
Under the reign of King Henry VI the country is on the brink of
civil war after the Hundred Years' War. Young mystic Lady Isabelle
d'Albret Courteault's family is forced to flee the Duchy of English
Gascony for a new and unforeseeable life in England. While they
become established in the courts, Lady Isabelle discovers dark
secrets about their chaplain and tutor. As their growing
relationship places her in harm's way, can she remain steadfast in
her promises to uphold the monarchy and her faith? Set amidst a
period of grave uncertainty, this is the story of a woman learning
to stand up for her beliefs in a patriarchal world - a beautifully
crafted narrative of faith, love and grace.
After joining the the Lovat Scouts at the outbreak of the Second
World War Donald Angus Gillies is sent on a mission to the Alps,
where he meets Francoise, a young French Canadian SOE agent. The
pair immediately form a close bond, but when Francoise is injured
and captured, DA realizes his feelings for her are much, much
stronger. After desperate attempts to find her, he has given up all
hope. But a posting to Canada leads to some remarkable news, not
just about Francoise but also about his own family. Reunited once
more, Donald Angus and Francoise plan to live together in his
beloved Ardnish, but have one further mission to complete first - a
mission more dangerous than anything they have ever faced before .
. .
All his adult life Adrian Kramer had carried around with him a
secret. But was it as big a secret, or one as explosive or
life-threatening as the secret he stumbled into? Based on a true
story and series of historical events, One Day In June is one man's
journey of self discovery into the dark and bleeding heart of
Europe.
WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH BEST SPORTS WRITING AWARD 2021 SHORTLISTED
FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2021 'One of the best books ever
written about the early attempts to conquer Everest. A fine, fine
slice of history by a truly special writer who proves time and time
again that he is among the best of his generation' Dan Jones,
author of The Plantagenets 'A small classic of the biographer's
art' Sunday Times In the 1930s, as official government expeditions
set their sights on conquering Everest, a little-known World War I
veteran named Maurice Wilson conceived his own crazy, beautiful
plan: he would fly a Gipsy Moth aeroplane from England to Everest,
crash land on its lower slopes, then become the first person to
reach its summit - all utterly alone. Wilson didn't know how to
climb. He barely knew how to fly. But he had pluck, daring and a
vision - he wanted to be the first man to stand on top of the
world. Maurice Wilson is a man written out of the history books -
dismissed as an eccentric and a charlatan by many, but held in the
highest regard by world class mountaineers such as Reinhold
Messner. The Moth and the Mountain restores him to his rightful
place in the annals of Everest and in doing so attempts to answer
that perennial question - why do we climb mountains? 'A towering,
tragic tale rescued from oblivion by Ed Caesar's magnificent
writing' Dan Snow 'This bonkers ripping yarn of derring-don't is a
hell of a ride' The Times 'It's hard to imagine a finer tribute to
one of Everest's forgotten heroes' Elizabeth Day
Battle is joined...Hero of Jutland in World War I, Kelly Maguire
progresses rapidly through Navy ranks during the dangerous post-War
years. Amidst the Russian Civil War, British forces must rescue
thousands of terrified White Army men from rampaging Communist
militias. Maguire gets stuck in, risking everything. From Russia,
he moves on to China, and a gunboat incident on the Yangtze. His
resolve is tested when he must choose between his childhood
sweetheart to a wealthy aristocrat. From old enemies to old flames,
Maguire will once again have to risk it all to prove his worth. An
awe-inspiring tale of adventure and war, The Dangerous Years has a
thrilling historical sweep, and showcases a classic storyteller at
the very peak of his powers.
Uncle Tom's Cabin brought the evils of slavery to the hearts and
minds of the American people by its moving portrayal of slave
experience. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of
stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges
and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a
treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by Pat
Righelato. Harriet Beecher Stowe shows us, in scenes of great
dramatic power, the human effects of a system in which slaves were
property. When a Kentucky farmer falls on hard times he is forced
to sell his slaves, and among them is Uncle Tom, who's bought by a
brutal plantation owner. The novel describes the horror of
plantation labour and Tom's fight for his freedom and his life. A
rallying cry to end slavery in America and one of the most
influential American novels, Uncle Tom's Cabin remains, to this
day, controversial and abrasive in its demand for change.
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Cold. Ruthless. Deadly. The myth of Lady Macbeth looms large. But
behind the villainous portrait stands a real woman. This is her
story . . . Scotland, 1020 AD. King Malcolm II lies on his
deathbed, and the most powerful families make a violent claim for
the Scottish throne . . . On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, a
flushed and nervous Cora MacDuff waits to marry her sweetheart,
Macbeth. But her dreams are stolen from her, and the night she was
hoping for turns into a brutal slaughter. In order to reclaim the
life she was promised, Cora must learn to use every weapon at her
disposal - even those she loves . . . The beginning of a brand new
Historical fiction series by the bestselling author of the Queens
of Conquest series, her new trilogy unearths the real women behind
Shakespeare's most infamous queens . . . If you love Elizabeth
Chadwick and Anne O'Brien you will adore Joanna Courtney What
readers are saying about Joanna Courtney: 'I was hooked from the
very first page and didn't want to put it down. Joanna Courtney is
a new talent in the world of historical fiction and one that I
would highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this
fantastic author' Bookbabblers 'A strong sense of atmosphere and
place and time. I really got into the story, in fact I was so
gripped by it at one point that I missed my bus. It was a really
good, exciting, read. I cannot wait to read the next two books.'
Michelle Birkby, author of The House at Baker Street 'Amazing'
(Miranda Dickinson) 'Courtney's novel breathes new life into this
complex character,...A thrilling introduction to Courtney's new
trilogy on Shakespearean queens.' - The Lady 'A glorious, rich,
epic story of love, friendship and sacrifice which will sweep you
up and transport you to another time. I absolutely loved this and
can't wait for the next book in the series' (Rachael Lucas, author
of Sealed With A Kiss and Coming Up Roses) 'An absorbing and
emotional debut novel' (Candis magazine) 'A thrilling and
atmospheric read with strong female characters' (MyWeekly) 'A
beautifully written multi layered tale with a tremendously
authentic sense of place and time . . . an epic feel . . . highly
recommended' (LizLovesBooks) 'The story reaches a heart-rending
climax. A must read. I loved it' (Freda Lightfoot, author of The
Amber Keeper) 'With lovely writing and a terrific sense of
narrative drive, Joanna Courtney portrays an era of change through
a story about a long forgotten Queen. In The Chosen Queen, Edyth is
a heroine who inhabits a convincingly re-created historical world,
peopled with personalities whose lives leap from the page. Superb!
(Carol McGrath, author of The Daughters of Hastings trilogy) An
outstanding opening to this new series set to rival historical
fiction heavyweights like Philippa Gregory and Susanna Dunn
(Lisareadsbooks)
*Brand new tie in book to the new Assassin's Creed: Syndicate* A
disgraced Assassin. A deep-cover agent. A quest for redemption.
1862, and with London in the grip of the Industrial Revolution, the
world's first underground railway is under construction. When a
body is discovered at the dig, it sparks the beginning of the
latest deadly chapter in the centuries-old battle between the
Assassins and Templars. Deep undercover is an Assassin with dark
secrets and a mission to defeat the Templar stranglehold on the
nation's capital. Soon the Brotherhood will know him as Henry
Green, mentor to Jacob and Evie Frye. For now, he is simply The
Ghost. Assassin's Creed: Underworld is the eighth gripping novel
from Oliver Bowden set in the immersive world of Assassin's Creed.
*SHARPE'S ASSASSIN, the brand new novel in the global bestselling
series, is available to buy now* Spain, June 1812 In the beautiful
city of Salamanca, Captain Richard Sharpe must hunt down and
safeguard Britain's most valuable spy, 'El Mirador', before he's
silenced by France's deadliest assassin - even at the risk of his
own life. In the shadowy world of Salamanca's high society, where
secrecy blurs the lines between friend and foe, it seems that other
figures are out to destroy the British. Whilst outside the city's
walls, the armies gather for one of the biggest battles of the war
- and risking everything for victory, even betraying one he loves,
is Sharpe . . . 'A master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH
FROM THE #1 BESTSELLER 'Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action
and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch' Andy
McDermott Even when ex-SAS major Ben Hope is taking a holiday,
trouble seems to find him. What started as a relaxing trip to the
Deep South spirals into a nightmare when he's wrongly accused of a
vicious murder and forced to go on the run. Target of a state-wide
manhunt, the only way Ben can prove his innocence is to unearth a
long-forgotten secret and track down the killers who slaughtered an
innocent woman in a vendetta dating back generations. His quest
takes him into the wild heart of Louisiana's swampland, where all
hell's about to break loose. The bad guys will soon discover they
made a big mistake... The Ben Hope series is a must-read for fans
of Dan Brown, Lee Child and Mark Dawson. Join the millions of
readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to
a new Ben Hope thriller begins... Whilst the Ben Hope thrillers can
be read in any order, this is the eighteenth book in the series.
THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE
ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERS AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA
DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 'Peter May is one of the most
accomplished novelists writing today.' Undiscovered Scotland 'No
one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter
May.' New York Journal of Books The Noble Path is Peter May's
explosive standalone thriller set in Cambodia and Thailand amid the
bloody reign of the Khmer Rouge THE EVIL WRATH Cambodia, 1978. Amid
the Khmer Rouge's crazed genocide, soldier-of-fortune Jack Elliott
is given the impossible task of rescuing a family from the regime.
THE PAINFUL TRUTH Eighteen-year-old orphan and budding journalist
Lisa Robinson has received the impossible news that her father is,
in fact, alive. His name - Jack Elliott. THE NOBLE PATH As Jack
tracks the hostages and Lisa traces her heritage, each is intent on
reuniting a family. Yet to succeed, so must run a dangerous
gauntlet of bullets and betrayal. LOVED THE NOBLE PATH? Read Peter
May's prescient standalone thriller, THE MAN WITH NO FACE LOVE
PETER MAY? Order his new thriller, THE NIGHT GATE
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! THE GLADIATOR
is the action-packed and compelling ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's
bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of
Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's historical novels:
'Gripping...ferocious and compelling' Daily Express AD 48. The
friendship between Roman Centurions Cato and Macro is rock solid.
Returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign, they are shipwrecked
when an earthquake strikes the island of Crete. Struggling ashore
they discover panic, devastation and a slave revolt. Led by a
gladiator called Ajax, the slaves are driven by a bloodthirsty
desire for revenge that renders them almost invincible. Taking
control of the shaken men of the local garrison, Cato and Macro
must save the province, before the rebellion can threaten the
Empire itself...
Their rivalry will change the world forever.As competition for the
imperial throne intensifies, Constantine and Maxentius realise
their childhood friendship cannot last. Each man struggles to
control their respective quadrant of empire, battered by currents
of politics, religion and personal tragedy, threatened by barbarian
forces and enemies within. With their positions becoming at once
stronger and more troubled, the strained threads of their
friendship begin to unravel. Unfortunate words and
misunderstandings finally sever their ties, leaving them as bitter
opponents in the greatest game of all, with the throne of Rome the
prize. It is a matter that can only be settled by outright war...
'A page turner from beginning to end... A damn fine read' Ben Kane,
author of Lionheart (on Sons of Rome) 'The Rise of Emperors series
is first-rate Roman fiction. Doherty and Turney each breathe life
into their respective characters with insight and humanity' Matthew
Harffy, author of Wolf of Wessex 'A nuanced portrait of an
intriguing emperor' The Times (on Turney's Commodus) 'A
meticulously researched and vivid reimagining of an almost
forgotten civilisation' Douglas Jackson, author of Hero of Rome (on
Doherty's Empires of Bronze) 'An intriguing and highly polished
piece of historical fiction' James Tivendale from Grimdark (on Sons
of Rome)
A journalist in nineteenth-century New York matches wits with a
serial killer in a gripping thriller by the prizewinning author of
the Ian Hamilton Mysteries. New York, 1880. Elizabeth van den Broek
is the only female reporter at the Herald, the city's most popular
newspaper. Then she and her bohemian friend Carlotta Ackerman find
a woman's body wrapped like a mummy in a freshly dug hole in
Central Park-the intended site of an obelisk called Cleopatra's
Needle. The macabre discovery takes Elizabeth away from the society
pages to follow an investigation into New York City's darkest
shadows. When more bodies turn up, each tied to Egyptian lore,
Elizabeth is onto a headline-making scoop more sinister than she
could have imagined. Her reporting has readers spellbound, and each
new clue implicates New York's richest and most powerful citizens.
And a serial killer is watching every headline. Now a madman with
an indecipherable motive is coming after Elizabeth and everyone she
loves. She wants a good story? She may have to die to get it.
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