Gripping, spirited and sometimes grisly, Spurling’s fresh interpretations of these timeless tales bring both their heroes and their context vividly to life, reanimating Apollo, Herakles, Theseus, Perseus and Agamemnon.
Taking inspiration from the incomparably beautiful and intense poetry of Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, Spurling - a lifelong classicist and historical novelist - spins five more myths for contemporary readers.
1665. King Charles II has returned from exile but the scars of the English Civil Wars are yet to heal and now the Great Plague engulfs the land. When Alethea is cast out on the streets of London, a long road to Derbyshire lies ahead of her.
Accompanied throughout by the author's evocative hand-drawn illustrations, Deeper Into the Wood is a lyrical and inspiring story; a potent reminder of nature's delicate balance and our responsibility toward its preservation.
One woman, one bike and one richly entertaining, perception-altering journey of discovery. 'A terrifically compelling book.' Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Connecting with long lost relatives has made Serge understand the importance of family but his newfound friendship in the mysterious swamps of Florida may lead to deadly results...
Armed with only an open mind and a little karate, Mrs Pollifax is the most lovable and most unlikely of international spies.
Inspirational quotes and sketches from Van Gogh on the restorative power of nature.
A supernatural comedy adventure about a family of ghost hunters – Stranger Things meets Little Miss Sunshine – by the acclaimed scriptwriter of Horrible Histories and The Now Show
Sex Versus Survival is the gripping tale of Sabrina Spielrein and Carl Jungs tumultuous affair, which played such an important role in both of their lives and intellectual journeys.
The guide to the greatest problems facing our planet today - from environmental to humanitarian, technological to economic, small scale to global. With details on pioneers making a difference and causing changes and 40 distinct ideas for engagement.
Two sisters become embroiled in the burgeoning Cold War in this spellbinding novel of espionage, secrets and betrayals