The story of the sixteenth-century’s epic contest for the spice trade, which propelled European maritime exploration and conquest across Asia and the Pacific. Spices drove the early modern world economy, and for Europeans they represented...

Inspired by original research and filled with color and drama, this is an exploration of two thousand years of history as seen through one the greatest imperial networks ever built."All roads lead to Rome” is a medieval proverb, but it's also true:...

The definitive story of the seven Cleopatras, the powerful goddess-queens of ancient Egypt.One of history’s most iconic figures, Cleopatra is rightly remembered as a clever and charismatic ruler. But few today realize that she was the last in a...

Merivel is an unforgettable hero—soulful, funny, outrageous and achingly sad. His unmistakable, self-mocking voice speaks directly to us down the centuries. From the Orange Prize–winning author Rose Tremain comes a brilliant and picaresque...

The fates of two unforgettable women—one just beginning a journey of reckoning and self-discovery and the other completing her life's last vital act—intertwine in this sweeping, powerful novel set at the terminus of the Underground Railroad...

Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction, the Prix du Premier Roman Étranger, the Sunday Times Young Writer Award, the Betty Trask Prize, and the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Literature • Named a Best Book of the Year by The New...

A tale of complex family mythologies and storytelling from a dazzling voice in fiction. This is perfect for fans of Anne Enright and Rumaan Alam. From a fiercely talented writer poised to be a new generation’s Rachel Cusk or Deborah Levy, a novel...

A portal fantasy and hero’s journey unlike any other — modern times meet magical circumstances in the brilliant world of The Saint of Bright Doors. Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel! A 2023 New York Times Notable Book. “The...

Taking an already memorable historical character — Mary Queen of Scots — and making her unforgettable, The Tower is a ravishing debut without a dull moment. Reveling in the blood and guts of the time, this is a true-to-life, meticulously...

A diabolical collection of stories featuring achingly human characters whose lives intertwine with ghosts, goblins, and the macabre, by “one of Latin America’s most exciting authors” (Silvia Moreno-Garcia).“Horror has found its...

From the bestselling author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time come eight mesmerising stories exploring care, genetics, how we treat animals - and how we treat other people.'A marvel of a collection' -- Kaliane Bradley, author of The...

A tale as old as time refreshed for modern readers. This Beauty and the Beast retelling captures the magic and romance of first-year university students Brielle and Bear and the fairytale they are destined to live.Once upon a time, Brielle met Bear...

The bestselling author of Our Stop and Lovestruck delivers her stellar first Young Adult romcom, as lovelorn Taylor resolves to write herself into the ultimate first kiss. Taylor is determined to be in control of her own life story - and it’s...

The world didn't end all at once but drip by drip...Manon Pawlak has just turned eighteen - a debutant at the start of The Virtue Season: a process which will result in a match with a suitable genetic mate. Her best friend, Agatha, has been...

Amateur sleuths and wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie are back on the case when a social media festival inspires some killer content—and several on-camera influencer deaths—in this page-turning and sidesplitting sequel to Murder on a School...

The Dark Within Us brings an inventive, funny and quirky reimagining of a modern version of hell. Jenny's felt broken for a long time. Luc has his own issues - you would too if your family ruled Hell. When they meet at a party, sparks fly. She sees a...

When mysterious blogposts are uncovered it puts a fresh perspective on a decade-old scandal in this pulsating YA thriller set amidst the sun-drenched locales of Los Angeles. A contemporary YA murder mystery set in sun-drenched LA, for fans of Malibu...

Star-crossed lovers, against-all-odds friendship, and a brutally unforgiving world make this first in a trilogy utterly unforgettable. We’re two songs joined. And there’s a word for that. A harmony. Elsa is used to hiding the most important...

Secrets and Lies are everywhere you look! And the storm is coming! The new teen thriller from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl Missing.Hollie has spent her whole life on the quiet south coast. She's faced some tough challenges, but then...

Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. But it wasn't always that way... discover the story behind Jack's title in this manga miniseries. Years ago, Jack and Oogie Boogie were close friends. Both eager to prove themselves,...