A stunning stand-alone Roman epic historical from the author of the bestselling Vespasian series.
Does for disagreements what Quiet by Susan Cain did for introverts
The hotly anticipated sequel to The Dark Lake, this is perfect for fans of The Dry, police procedurals, and classy, clever crime fiction.
A formidably clever book by a man who clearly knows his way around the world... Of the Hornby-influenced books, it is the best in a long time' Markus Berkmann, Daily Mail
'Ian Buruma's wonderful book is about a time, immediately after the end of the war, which has somehow fallen between the cracks of history, and which the author has now devastatingly brought to light... A compelling and astounding addition to the literature of the war' Daily Mail
Introducing Sandro Cellini, ex-cop and private detective, Florence's answer to Donna Leon's Guido Brunetti.
The epic story of the world's longest and greatest railway, as told by Britain's bestselling transport historian.
Made into a hugely successful European television series, Romanzo Criminale tells the story of a man they call The Lebanese, a dangerous criminal with a single dream - to conquer the underworld of Rome.
Introducing the Vik/Stubo series from the queen of Scandinavian crime writing: Anne Holt.
In Wages of Guilt, Ian Buruma explores the duplicity of feeling towards World War II amongst the people of two very different participant countries: Germany and Japan. 'A comparative study of great subtlety and intelligence' Spectator
Following the critical acclaim for his debut, Patrick Flanery's Fallen Land is his astonishing break-out novel; a nail-biting story powered by a fierce anger at the utter failure of the American dream, and the greatest fears that lurk in every one of us.
The latest magnificent creation from the award-winning author of Cryptonomicon and the Baroque Cycle trilogy. 'The only catch to reading a novel as imposingly magnificent as this is that for the... Læs mere