British Drama

The multi million copy bestseller that has enthralled generations of readers. A haunting tale of obsessive love. A mesmerizing psychological thriller. In Monte Carlo, our unnamed heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned...

Now a television miniseries, as seen on Masterpiece on PBS Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam—a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion—a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant...

💔 When the fairytale cracks, the truth comes flooding out. A Royal Princess is trapped in a loveless marriage. A relentless paparazzi stalks her every move. And the world’s most famous woman stands on the brink of breaking free. It’s 1992—the year everything changes. Behind the glittering façade of palaces and pageantry, Princess Diana faces betrayal, heartbreak, and a media storm that will shatter the illusion of her perfect marriage. In Diana, A Spencer in Turmoil, author Deb Stratas brings to life the private struggles that defined the People’s Princess—her battle with ...

The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books—now a major Netflix series. What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal: elite university. Nothing will...

Life has dealt him an unfair hand, leaving him with few options. Will a chance encounter with a caring American colonial family provide a poor English boy with a stable home, or will the boy be lost in events that are spiraling out of control? Peter Smith, a boy of humble beginnings, is a testament to the human spirit. Despite his impoverished upbringing, abduction, and mistreatment, he refuses to be defined by his circumstances. Born into poverty and hopelessness on the streets of Portsmouth, England, Peter is forced into a life of crime just to survive. His resilience is tested when he is...

Shy, observant, and quietly resilient, Fanny Price steps into a world of privilege that never fully welcomes her—until everything depends on what she sees and believes. This refreshed edition of Mansfield Park is adapted for modern readers with clean, consistent formatting, contemporary typography, and lightly clarified language. Austen’s wit, dialogue, and narrative voice are carefully preserved while archaic expressions and confusing punctuation are gently smoothed, making the story more accessible without losing its classic charm. Set in the refined drawing rooms and sweeping grounds...

“If anyone saw us—” “They won’t,” he said quietly. “And if they did?” His gaze dropped to her mouth. “I’d still finish this.” “Do you often kiss men without telling them your name?” London hasn’t forgiven the Duke of Blackmere, and Lord Lucien Draycott hasn’t asked it to. One scandal. One exile. One reputation in ruins. He returns determined to reclaim his place… until a single kiss at a masquerade leaves him restless, obsessed, and hunting for a woman who vanished without a name. The truth isn’t what he expected… The woman he can’t forget is Lady ...

Ann Cleeves returns to her critically acclaimed Shetland Island series, now a BBC television show available on streaming. Dead Water is the next stunning mystery featuring Inspector Jimmy Perez, who readers will remember from Raven Black, White Nights, Red Bones, and Blue Lightning. When the...

‘A gripping legal thriller that will leave you reeling. A book that will stay with you long after the last page. The ending is a stunner!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was a roller coaster of a book, an immersive read, a sublime plot with very open and direct dialogue. Expertly...

Fame hides everything—except murder. DCI David Garrick is called to the set of the world’s most-watched period drama when a sudden death threatens to bring the entire production crashing down. At first glance, it’s an accident. But Garrick knows better. Behind the cameras lies a world of fragile egos, buried rivalries, and dangerous secrets—where everyone has something to hide, and no one is telling the truth. As the investigation deepens, the spotlight intensifies. The press are watching. The pressure is mounting. And then Garrick uncovers something he never expected— A ...

A no-kiss rule. A one-year heir. A marriage bound to break them both. What happens when a desperate bargain places a scandalous bride in the hands of a scarred duke? Lady Evangeline Everly agrees to a marriage of convenience with the feared Duke of Blackwood—cold, controlled, and bound by a ruthless condition: an heir within one year, and no affection… especially no kissing. Anthony Hawthorne doesn’t believe in love. Only duty. Only control. Until his new wife turns his disciplined world into something far more dangerous than scandal—temptation. Behind the walls of Blackwood Hall, ...

They sent her to England to make peace. She returned with an army. Isabella of France arrives at the English court as a young princess, married to King Edward II and expected to secure an alliance between two kingdoms. Instead, she finds herself bound to a husband whose loyalties lie elsewhere—and trapped in a court where favor can be more powerful than a crown. For years, Isabella endures humiliation, political isolation, and the growing power of men determined to strip her of influence. But when the king’s choices threaten not only her position but the future of her children, ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK “It’s perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . One of the best books I’ve ever read.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister has created a...

An irresistible modern fairy tale about a British princess who must decide between her duty to her family—or to her own heart. A Reese's Book Club Pick! It’s New Year’s Day in Australia and the life Lexi Villiers has carefully built is working out nicely: she’s in the second year of her...

In the halls of Hawthorne, desire burns hotter than propriety—and secrets lurk where passion dares to tread. “I was his wife in name only. He made sure I became his in every other way.” Determined to reclaim her family’s lost honour, Lady Lydia Grantham makes a scandalous proposal—marriage to a proud duke with nothing left to lose. She expects cold civility. Instead, she finds a man whose touch burns hotter than propriety allows… Nicholas Montclair, Duke of Hawthorne, agrees to wed for her fortune—but he never expected his sharp-tongued bride to challenge his every defence. ...

She crushed his marriage proposal. He vowed never to bother her again. Now they’re trapped together for Christmas. When a blizzard strands Elizabeth Bennet at Pemberley, she faces her worst nightmare—spending Christmas with the man whose heart she shattered at Hunsford. Mr. Darcy made his position devastatingly clear: he’s ashamed of ever loving her and considers the matter forever closed. Elizabeth is determined to be the perfect guest, nothing more. But watching Darcy transform into “Captain Dark-sea” for her young cousins—teaching sword fighting, arranging sleigh rides, ...

Julian Fellowes, creator of the Emmy-Award winning TV series Downton Abbey, established himself as an irresistible storyteller and a deliciously witty chronicler of modern manners in his first novel, Snobs, a wickedly astute portrait of the intersecting worlds of aristocrats and actors. "The...

“We agreed on rules. Then he broke them one by one with his hands on my skin.” Determined to shield her sister from London’s most dangerous duke, Eliza steps into a marriage of convenience, bound to a darkly handsome man whose secrets run deeper than she ever imagined… Rhys, infamous as the wickedest duke in the ton, cares little for society’s scorn. To salvage his reputation, he must wed a virtuous, obedient lady. But Eliza’s fierce spirit will prove far more intoxicating—and infuriating—than he ever expected… They were meant to keep their distance, but her scent is ...

London's skies are burning. But two young women are ready to fight back. In 1941 London, World War II is far from over. Identical twins Maggie and Tillie have each suffered loss and heartbreak, but their hardships are only just beginning. With Maggie's beloved Micah far away in German-occupied France, and Tillie's fiancé Trevor fighting on the front line, the girls need each other now more than ever. Which is why, when Maggie is confronted with a choice, it is one of the hardest she will ever have to make: stay with her sister and family or leave them behind for a dangerous role in the ...

“Do you take pleasure in defying me?” “Only when you look at me as though you’d rather punish than kiss me.” “He swore our marriage would be one of duty. He forgot that desire doesn’t obey vows.” When the poet who captured her heart is unmasked as a fortune-hunting fraud, Lady Charlotte refuses to let heartbreak define her. To save her name—and her pride—she makes a shocking offer to the one man colder than scandal itself: the reclusive Duke of Duskbourne, Cassian… Cassian agrees to wed for convenience alone. Love destroyed him once, and he will not open his heart ...