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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the bestselling, prizewinning author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain, a spellbinding account of a family devastated by the sudden death of their nineteen-year-old son, only to discover that he had created a secret life which drew him into the dangerous...

Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize A riveting blend of true crime, social history, and investigative journalism written and read by one of the most decorated non-fiction authors working today, Patrick Radden Keefe. From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author...

Artemis Procter returns in David McCloskey's electrifying new spy thriller, where London has devolved into a covert battleground between British and American intelligence services. What if the CIA and British intelligence began spying on each other? This is the question at the heart of David...

“A TOUR DE FORCE . . . London tracks the history of the English capital from the days of the Celts until the present time. . . . Breathtaking.”—The Orlando Sentinel A master of epic historical fiction, Edward Rutherford gives us a sweeping novel of London, a glorious pageant spanning two...

London: The Biography is the pinnacle of Peter Ackroyd's brilliant obsession with the eponymous city. In this unusual and engaging work, Ackroyd brings the listener through time into the city whose institutions and idiosyncrasies have permeated much of his works of fiction and nonfiction. Peter Ackroyd sees London as a living, breathing organism, with its own laws of growth and change.

No city has had as powerful and as enduring an impact on Western civilization as London. But what made the city the perfect environment for so many great developments? How did London endure the sweeping historical revolutions and disasters without crumbling? Find the answers to these questions and more in these 24 fascinating lectures.

In this massive bestseller in England, one of Britain's most popular and esteemed historians tells the epic story of the birth of the country. Peter Ackroyd, whose work has always been underpinned by a profound interest in and understanding of England's history, now tells the epic story of...

What if everything you admired about the Victorians—was built on denial? Beneath the lace gloves and gaslight of 19th-century England lay a darker world—one of public executions and private abuses, imperial brutality and official denial, moral posturing and systemic hypocrisy. The Dark Side of the Victorian Era pulls back the velvet curtain to reveal the crimes, cover-ups, and contradictions that polite society worked hard to ignore. From child migrants sent overseas under the banner of Christian charity to the macabre spectacles of execution day, from Parliament’s strategic silences ...

Welcome to the third edition of 101 London Travel Tips. With over 20 years of travel experience in London, we’ve packed this newly updated edition with invaluable advice to help you navigate the city like a local. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a frequent traveler, nearly every tip has been revised for 2024, covering everything from mastering the Tube and avoiding common tourist traps to experiencing the city's best-hidden gems. Topics Covered: Packing and essential travel advice Navigating public transport (Tube, buses, taxis) Hidden gems and free attractions Dining, shopping, ...

Probationary constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he'll face is a paper cut. But Peter's prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter's ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale....

With his immense talent for weaving together deep philosophical themes and profound reflections on 19th century society, Jack London was a literary titan who left a lasting impact on American literature. Now, this gripping collection shares some of his greatest works, compiling the sweeping narratives and compelling characters that earned London his place as a writer to be remembered.

Twelve billionaires rule the United States, while those called freemen are forced to serve the rich. But that was 60 years ago, before the Scarlet Plague. In this post-apocalyptic novella, a ragged and tattered old man tells his progeny of what life was like before The Scarlet Plague appeared - and wiped out civilization as they knew it.

Four women are lost to London—each facing danger, deception, and impossible choices. Enjoy this complete historical romance series featuring courageous heroines, devoted heroes, and mysteries where love is worth every risk.

Five royal palaces. Centuries of history. Almost nothing left behind. London was once home to some of the greatest royal residences in England, vast palaces where kings were born, queens died, ambassadors waited, tournaments were fought and the business of monarchy unfolded behind hundreds of doors. Today, most have vanished. In London’s Lost Palaces: Five Great Royal Palaces and the World They Left Behind, historian Sidney Smith reconstructs five extraordinary buildings that once shaped the royal landscape of London and its surroundings: Westminster, the medieval palace beside the abbey ...

Cross. Now streaming on Prime Video. In broad desert daylight, a mysterious platoon of soldiers evacuates the entire population of Sunrise Valley, Nevada. Minutes later, a huge bomb detonates a hundred feet above the ground and lays waste to homes, cars, and playgrounds: a town annihilated in an...

In the days between May 24 and 28, 1940, the British War Cabinet held a historic debate over whether to negotiate with Hitler or to continue the war. In this magisterial book, John Lukacs demonstrates the decisive importance of these five days. Lukacs takes us hour by hour into the critical...

Ever explored a centuries-old courthouse for free—no ticket, no tour, just your own sense of curiosity? An unassuming red phone box has been transformed into a secret mini-library, perfect for swapping stories and novels. Fancy dinner in total darkness, where each bite is guided by taste, texture, and aroma alone?And that’s only scratching the surface of the unexpected treasures that lie in wait. Lose the tired tourist trail and let us personally invite you to step into a London you never knew existed. Packed with surprising secrets, hidden walkways, and offbeat discoveries, this book ...

Baton. Light. Chocolate. Duck. This is not DS Adams' usual kit. This is not DS Adams' usual case. She doesn't think it's anyone's usual case, not with the vanishing children and the looming bridge and the hungry river. Not with the snap-snap-snap. But six kids are missing, and she's not going to let there be a seventh. Not on her watch. And she knows how to handle human monsters, after all. How different can this really be?

The New York Times bestseller—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz! “An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and...

From USA Today best-selling author Jillian Dodd comes an addictive new series.