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Vendor:Rumer Godden
Black Narcissus
NOW A HAUNTING BBC DRAMA, STARRING GEMMA ARTERTON AND DIANA RIGG'A remarkable and beautiful book' DAILY TELEGRAPH'I envy anyone reading it for the first time' AMANDA COE'[Godden has] a genius for storytelling' EVENING STANDARDHigh in the Himalayas, the mountaintop palace shines like a jewel....- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rumer Godden
Black Narcissus
In Rumer Godden's mesmerising classic, 'Black Narcissus', the boundaries between devotion and madness blur amidst the breathtaking Himalayan peaks. A once-vibrant palace, formerly home to a General's harem, now stands abandoned and eerie atop a mountain. Sister Clodagh and her fellow nuns arrive, determined...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Julia Bishop
The New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs
The definitive collection of folk music - one of the great English popular art formsOne of the great English popular art forms, the folk song can be painful, satirical, erotic, dramatic, rueful or funny. This magical new collection brings together all the classic folk...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Isabel Otter
The Lost Fairy Tales : Fearless girls around the world
Tired of swooning damsels and prim princesses? Look no further. This captivating anthology presents 20 lesser-known fairy tales from across the globe, each featuring a formidable female protagonist who tackles life's challenges with wit, courage, and a dash of humour. From Sweden's 'Bella and...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jamie McKendrick
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Set against the backdrop of late 1930s Italy, this poignant and atmospheric novel delves into the lives of an aristocratic Jewish family in Ferrara. With exquisite prose, the author paints a vivid picture of a world on the brink of upheaval, as the family...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:James Rebanks
English Pastoral : An Inheritance - The Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Shepherd's Life
Lauded as THE SUNDAY TIMES NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR, this captivating bestseller from James Rebanks, acclaimed author of The Shepherd's Life, weaves a poignant tale of rural transformation. Nigel Slater aptly describes it as 'A beautifully written story of a family, a home...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Maggie O'Farrell
The Marriage Portrait : the Instant Sunday Times Bestseller, Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023
Maggie O'Farrell's "The Marriage Portrait" has garnered widespread acclaim, securing a spot on the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023 shortlist and becoming a Reese's Bookclub selection. This gripping tale swiftly ascended bestseller lists across the globe, earning plaudits from literary critics and readers alike....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Emily St. John Mandel
Station Eleven
Hailed as one of The New York Times' finest literary works of the 21st century, Station Eleven is a haunting tale set amidst the twilight of civilisation. This mesmerising novel, penned by Emily St. John Mandel, has now been adapted into a gripping HBO...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Love in the Time of Cholera
Gabriel García Márquez's Love in the Time of Cholera, masterfully translated by Edith Grossman, is a captivating exploration of desire and the enduring nature of love. This Penguin Modern Classics edition invites readers to unravel the complexities of human emotions. At the heart of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rosanna Pike
A Little Trickerie
Introducing the instant Sunday Times bestseller that's captivating readers across the nation. Bonnie Garmus, author of 'Lessons in Chemistry', hails it as "Crisp, transportive, uplifting. The fresh, irreverent voice of Tibb Ingleby is sheer brilliance." Meet Tibb Ingleby, a vagabond by birth who's never...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tove Jansson
The Summer Book : A Novel
Prepare to be enchanted by Tove Jansson's beloved masterpiece, soon to grace the silver screen with Glenn Close at the helm. This timeless tale, hailed as a distillation of summer's essence by Robert Macfarlane and a magical, life-affirming journey by Elizabeth Gilbert, invites readers...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Caryl Lewis
Drift : Winner of the Wales Book of the Year
Caryl Lewis, the three-time Wales Book of the Year winner, presents her English language debut in 'Drift', a mesmerising tale of love, magic, and the sea's irresistible allure. This extraordinary novel has garnered prestigious accolades, including the Wales Book of the Year 2023 and...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Various Authors
A Different Sound : Stories by Mid-Century Women Writers
These remarkable short stories from the 1940s and 50s depict women and men caught between the pull of personal desires and profound social change. From a remote peninsula in Cornwall to the drawing rooms of the British Raj, domestic arrangements are rewritten, social customs...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Samantha Shannon
A Day of Fallen Night
A spellbinding masterpiece hailed as 'a magnificent, sweeping epic' by Jennifer Saint, the Sunday Times-bestselling author of Ariadne. Samantha Shannon, lauded as 'simply a master of the genre' by C. S. Pacat, returns to the enthralling world of her Sunday Times and New York...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Charles Dickens
Great Expectations
Behold, a splendid tome from Penguin's exquisite Clothbound Classics collection, adorned with the ingenious designs of the esteemed Coralie Bickford-Smith. These coveted editions boast sumptuous, vibrant cloth bindings embellished with gleaming foil accents. Young Pip, a lad of modest expectations, endures the harsh reality...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Yoko Tawada
Scattered All Over the Earth
*From the author of The Last Children of Tokyo*A mind-expanding, cheerfully dystopian novel about friendship, difference and what it means to belong, by a National Book Award-winning novelist. Welcome to the not-too-distant future. Japan, having vanished into the sea, is now remembered as 'the...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tom Muir
Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea
In this captivating anthology, Tom Muir, the esteemed Orkney storyteller, presents a mesmerising collection of Scottish coastal folklore. Coast magazine's Book of the Month lauds Muir's work for its 'wide pantheon of supernatural beings', from the perilous Blue Men of the Minth to the...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Octavia E. Butler
Kindred : The ground-breaking masterpiece
Brace yourself for a groundbreaking masterpiece soon to grace Disney+ as a major television series. Octavia E. Butler's "Kindred" is a tour de force that has left an indelible mark on literature, earning accolades from the likes of the New York Times and The...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Joan Passey
Cornish Horrors : Tales from the Land's End
Embark on a spine-chilling journey through Cornwall's eerie landscapes with this collection of forgotten Gothic tales. From a sailor's inheritance of an eternally screaming skull to a spectral hare delivering long-overdue justice on the moors, these stories delve deep into the region's rich folklore...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Roy Jacobsen
The Unseen : SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2017
Lauded as a literary masterpiece and shortlisted for prestigious awards, Roy Jacobsen's "The Unseen" is a tour de force that has captivated critics and readers alike. This exquisitely crafted novel plumbs the depths of human emotion and resilience, leaving an indelible mark on all...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Lars Mytting
The Bell in the Lake : The Sister Bells Trilogy Vol. 1: The Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month
"Love, suspense, nature and superstition are woven together in this powerful novel" MAJA LUNDE, author of The History of Bees"Lars Mytting writes with an insight, empathy and integrity few others can match" JO NESBO"An exquisitely atmospheric novel . . . The Bell in the...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kazuo Ishiguro
Klara and the Sun : The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year
Kazuo Ishiguro's 'Klara and the Sun' has taken the literary world by storm, clinching the top spot on the Sunday Times Bestseller list and earning a coveted place on the Booker Prize longlist. Even Barack Obama couldn't resist adding this gem to his summer...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Flora Thompson
Lark Rise to Candleford
Flora Thompson's immortal trilogy, containing "Lark Rise", "Over To Candleford" and "Candleford Green", is a heartwarming portrayal of country life at the close of the 19th century. This story of three closely related Oxfordshire communities - a hamlet, the nearby village and a small...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Virginia Woolf
Mrs Dalloway (Vintage Classics Woolf Series)
Immerse yourself in a revolutionary masterpiece of 20th-century literature that delves into the intricate workings of a woman's mind over the course of a single day. Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs Dalloway' offers a captivating glimpse into the life of Clarissa Dalloway as she meticulously prepares...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alba de Cespedes
Forbidden Notebook
On a routine errand, Valeria Cossati succumbs to an unexpected urge and procures a gleaming ebony journal. Unbeknownst to her family, she embarks on a clandestine journey of self-expression, chronicling her innermost thoughts. As she puts pen to paper, Valeria delves into her apprehensions...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ursula K. Le Guin
A Wizard of Earthsea : The First Book of Earthsea
Embark on a spellbinding journey with the inaugural instalment of Earthsea, now available in a sumptuous hardback edition. Complete your literary treasure trove with The Tombs of Atuan, The Furthest Shore, and Tehanu, all adorned with Charles Vess's captivating illustrations. Acclaimed authors Neil Gaiman...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Anthony Doerr
All the Light We Cannot See
Prepare for a captivating Netflix adaptation helmed by Shawn Levy, featuring a stellar cast including Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, Marion Bailey, Hugh Laurie, and Mark Ruffalo, with newcomer Aria Mia Loberti. Anthony Doerr's "All the Light We Cannot See" has garnered numerous accolades, including...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sylvia Townsend Warner
The Corner That Held Them
Sylvia Townsend Warner's masterpiece, 'The Corner That Held Them', stands as one of the 20th century's finest British novels, offering a narrative of exceptional scope, might, and elegance. This remarkable work of historical fiction invites readers into the cloistered world of a medieval Norfolk...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:C.J. Sansom
Winter in Madrid
Celebrate a decade of C. J. Sansom's gripping standalone novel, Winter in Madrid, with this special 10th anniversary edition. From the acclaimed author of the beloved Shardlake series comes a tale of espionage, love, and impossible choices set against the backdrop of war-torn Spain....- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sorcha Ni Fhlainn
Visions of the Vampire : Two Centuries of Immortal Tales
The vampire, a formidable adversary of humankind, is a nocturnal entity that sustains itself by feeding on the living. Originating from age-old folklore, this creature was given its modern form by 19th-century authors. As the vampire continued to haunt our collective psyche in the...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dee Dee Chainey
Treasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers : Sirens, Selkies and Ghost Ships
Dive into a captivating collection of aquatic lore from across the globe. This mesmerising tome explores the rich tapestry of myths and legends surrounding seas, rivers, and lakes that have enchanted cultures worldwide. From the superstitions of English sailors to the shape-shifting pink dolphins...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Verlyn Flieger
Tolkien On Fairy-Stories
This expanded edition presents Tolkien's seminal essay, "On Fairy-stories", which not only defined his view of fantasy as a literary genre but also laid the foundation for his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. Accompanied by an in-depth critical analysis of the text's history...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Joshua Frydman
The Japanese Myths : A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits
Embark on an illuminating journey through the captivating realm of Japanese mythology with this concise yet comprehensive guide. From the primordial tales of Izanagi and Izanami's divine progeny and Japan's creation to medieval ghost stories and the contemporary reimagining of ancient deities in mecha...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rob Wildwood
Magical Britain : 650 Enchanted and Mystical Sites - From healing wells and secret shrines to giants' strongholds and fairy glens
Embark on a mystical journey through the enchanted landscapes of Britain with "Magical Britain: 650 Enchanted and Mystical Sites." This richly illustrated guide unveils a world where folklore, myth, and paganism intertwine, inviting you to reconnect with the animist spirit that permeates the land....- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sylvia Townsend Warner
Lolly Willowes
In this exhilarating tale of self-discovery and rebellion, Sylvia Townsend Warner introduces us to Lolly Willowes, a seemingly docile woman harbouring unexpected depths. The Guardian hails it as 'a great shout of life and individuality ... an act of defiance that gladdens the soul'....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ben Edge
Folklore Rising : An Artist's Journey through the British Ritual Year
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Britain's rich tapestry of folk traditions with Ben Edge, an artist who has meticulously documented the country's most captivating customs. This debut trade edition of Edge's work showcases over 200 paintings and photographs, accompanied by riveting tales, anecdotes,...- £25.00 GBP
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Vendor:Ian Green
Extremophile
In a near-future London ravaged by climate collapse, Charlie and Parker lead double lives. By day, they're biohackers; by night, they're punk rockers. Their dodgy astronomy website, Zodiac Code, funds their lifestyle, supplemented by Charlie's custom-made biological augmentations for London's underground elements. They navigate...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Everyman
Stories of Trees, Woods, and Forests
From Ovid's tale of Daphne's transformation into a laurel to the enchanted woodlands of Robin Hood, trees have long been rooted in the fertile soil of literature. This captivating anthology spans centuries and continents, offering a veritable forest of arboreal narratives that will enthral...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alan Hollinghurst
The Line of Beauty
Acclaimed as one of the finest literary works of the 21st century by the New York Times, 'The Line of Beauty' is a captivating tale of class, politics, and sexuality set against the backdrop of Margaret Thatcher's Britain in the 1980s. This Man Booker...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Yasunari Kawabata
Snow Country
In this exquisite tale of unrequited passion and ethereal beauty, Japan's literary luminary Yasunari Kawabata weaves a mesmerising tapestry of human emotions. Shimamura, a world-weary urbanite, embarks on a snow-laden journey to the remote western coast of Japan, seeking solace in the company of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jane Austen
Persuasion
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. At twenty-seven, Anne Elliot is no longer young and has few romantic...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Virginia Woolf
To The Lighthouse (Vintage Classics Woolf Series)
Immerse yourself in one of Virginia Woolf's most celebrated works, now available in a stunning new Vintage Classics edition. As Greta Gerwig attests, "Her prose reshaped my mind irreversibly." The narrative unfolds with the Ramsay family and their coterie of friends at their annual...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit
This authoritative paperback edition boasts nine illustrations and two maps crafted by J.R.R. Tolkien himself, accompanied by a preface penned by Christopher Tolkien. Meet Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who relishes his cosy, unassuming existence, seldom venturing beyond the larder of his hobbit-hole in Bag...- £8.99 GBP
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