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From Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart comes the blistering sequel to the runaway bestseller and global phenomenon Quicksilver.Duty. Blood. Honour. Power.Saeris Fane doesn't want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court's lips, but now that she's been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she's discovering that a queen's life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders.Her ward - and her brother - need her back in her homeland . . . but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead . . .'Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.'Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again.A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them.

Historical novel highlighting courage and resilience of a small group facing overwhelming odds.

DONT MISS OUT ON THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUTPrepare for the breath-taking sequel to the runaway bestseller and global phenomenon Quicksilver from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart.Duty. Blood. Honour. Power.Saeris Fane doesnt want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire courts lips, but now that shes been crowned queen of the Blood Court, shes discovering that a queens life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders.Her ward and her brother need her back in her homeland . . . but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead . . .Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again.A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them.

This limited deluxe edition with metallic edges, gorgeous cover effects, designed endpapers, and a stamped foil case continues the epic story begun in runaway bestseller and global phenomenon Quicksilver. Duty. Blood. Honor. Power. Saeris Fane doesnt want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire courts lips, but now that shes been crowned queen of the Blood Court, shes discovering that a queens life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her wardand her brotherneed her back in her homelandbut the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes. Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again. A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them.

My name is Ernest Cunningham.Im not a detective. I just happen to have a knack for what makes mysteries tick. Id hoped, this Christmas, that any self-respecting murderer would kick their feet up and take it easy over the holidays.I was wrong.So here I am, backstage at the Christmas show of world-famous magician Rylan Blaze, whose benefactor has just been murdered. From the magicians assistant to the hypnotist, my suspects are all professional tricksters. Masters in the art of misdirection.Solving the murder is the only gift I want this year. But can I catch a killer, and make it home for Christmas alive?

If old age was thought of as an evening, ending in midnight oblivion, they were well into the eleventh hour. Two quarrelsome old men in Chennai, India, experience private tragedy against the backdrop of national calamity. Revisiting the Bombay neighbourhood of Midnight''s Children, a magical musician is unhappily married to a multibillionaire. In an English college, an undead academic can''t rest until he avenges his former tormentor. Following Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, Salman Rushdie''s new fiction moves between the places he has grown up in, inhabited, explored, and left. In doing so, he asks fundamental questions we all one day face. How does one deal with, accommodate, or rail against entering the eleventh hour, the final stage of your life? How can you bid farewell to the places you have made home? The Eleventh Hour is the magisterial new work from one of our greatest living writers. It speaks deeply to what Salman Rushdie has come from and through, and strikes into the heart of our fractious times.

Third book in Jay Kristoff’s Empire of the Vampire series, full of dark fantasy and epic battles.

This striking hardback edition presents George Orwell s foundational tale of dystopian fiction 1984 featuring new full colour illustrations by Jason Millet Under the watchful eyes of Big Brother the people of Oceania must submit totally to their government and suppress all expressions of individuality Telescreens are everywhere helicopters hover around buildings and the Thought Police are constantly on alert Despite the threat of severe punishment diligent desk clerk Winston Smith sits down to write a diary which begins his quiet resistance against the regime Arguably the twentieth century s most famous novel 1984 is a dystopian study of political tyranny mind control paranoia and secret mass surveillance which continues to resonate to this day This beautiful hardback edition contains the classic unabridged text presented with specially commissioned full colour illustrations and beautifully designed endpapers Part of the Arcturus Illustrated Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature ABOUT THE SERIES The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works beautifully presented with full colour specially commissioned illustrations patterned endpapers and dus

A sparkling Christmas rom-com with a speculative twist, where screenwriter Jill Jacobs wakes up in a surreal holiday movie version of her hometown.

A Japanese Thursday Murder Club, taking healing fiction for a mystery-filled spin with this Japanese bestseller that has sold more than 200,000 copies in Japan.Hes not your average Grandpa.As a lover of classic crime stories, its no surprise that schoolteacher Kaede encounters everyday mysteries more often than your typical twenty-seven-year-old.Solving them is another matter though. For that, she turns to her beloved grandfather, who retains a keen sharpness of mind despite his dementia, and who was once a key member of The Waseda Mystery Club. From impossible locked room murders to confounding missing person cases, the grandfather-granddaughter duo weave stories to get to the bottom of every mystery. But all the while, an insidious shadow from Kaedes past slowly closes in on her . . .

Fantasy novel exploring loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of binding promises.

The arc of literary giant John Updike s life emerges in these luminous daily letters to family friends editors and lovers a remarkable outpouring over six decades from his earliest consciousness as a writer to his final daysIn the words of his contemporary Philip Roth John Updike was Our time s greatest man of letters as brilliant a literary critic and essayist as he was a novelist and short story writer Over the course of his long and immensely productive career he also proved himself a brilliant correspondent his letters filled with comic observations opinions and personal news told in his characteristically elegant and exquisitely fluid style In this sparkling selection of his letters edited by James Schiff we can see Updike in real time capturing every stage of his unspooling life from Pennsylvania farm boy to Pulitzer prizewinner and from young father negotiating his first book contract to the bestselling writer he became following the international success of his novels Couples and the Rabbit sequence Here are letters to family friends editors and lovers a remarkable outpouring over six decades including most movingly perhaps the letters of his final year bidding farewell to children colleagues and friends Taken together these

A lost dystopian classic set in a future without death You don t own yourself any longer Society owns you Had it not been for society you would not be lying here now Bruno a young magazine editor seems to live a charmed life until he discovers a growth on his neck the first sign of incurable cancer But his doctor offers him a unique opportunity Bruno can choose to be frozen down until medical science has found a cure for his condition He makes his decision just after meeting and falling in love with an enigmatic ballet dancer Decades later he wakes up to find himself cured but the world is now a very different place Freezing technology is now ubiquitous the pleasures of life have been subtly drained and society has started to fracture Bruno must decide what he really wants from his life and whether it s worth the cost Fans of dystopian fiction will love this creepingly claustrophobic classic which asks all the big questions about ageing death scientific progress and the meaning of life With a new foreword by Sophie Mackintosh

Inspired by the life and music of pop s biggest icon Taylor Swift this baking cookbook features 50 mouthwatering recipes and dazzling photography alongside curated playlists and clever easter eggs from the Swiftie verse It feels like a perfect night for pastries at midnight Whether you are an OG Swiftie from her country days or a newly anointed tortured poet there is a little something sweet for every fan in this baking cookbook inspired by the world of Taylor Swift These 50 recipes represent every era of her career and each dish is uniquely infused with a style and taste that will leave the crowd chanting MORE Think recipes like Chai Cookie a la Taylor Inspired by Tay s original recipe Victory Pop star Tarts Rumor has it Taylor has made these tasty homemade pastries for a certain Kansas City football team Blondie s A sweet homage to one of Taylor s many nicknames Desserts inspired by Taylor s greatest hits including Bad Blood Orange Tart Cruller Summer and So Scarlet It Was Macron Plus to ensure no member of your squad is left out there are plenty of vegan gluten free and nut free treats as well And since every good Swiftie loves an easter egg this book is filled with them including curated playlists for recipe bake times you can

Discover the fabulous new double volume hardback gifting edition of The Travelling Cat Chronicles and The Goodbye Cat Includes extra sparkle and elegance with a brand new front cover illustration Bewitching as self possessed and comforting as well a cat SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A book about kindness and love and how the smallest things can provide happiness STYLIST Quirky and life enhancing THE TIMES Set against the backdrop of Japan s changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour The Travelling Cat Chronicles explores the wonder and thrill of life s unexpected detours It is about the value of friendship and solitude and knowing when to give and when to take In The Goodbye Cat seven cats weave their way through their owners lives Bursting with empathy and love it explores the unstoppable cycle of life as we see how the steadiness and devotion of a well loved cat never lets us down Both huge bestsellers in Japan at the heart of these books is a powerful message about the importance of kindness Every page is a joyous celebration of cats and how we cannot resist sharing our lives with them Readers adore THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES and THE GOODBYE CAT Delightful insightful full of warmth with plenty of humour 5 stars

A new selection of Dylan Thomas s greatest stories taking us through the landmarks of the year in an irresistible Little Clothbound Classics editionFor a boy growing up in an ordinary town in Wales summer is always radiant rainless lazily rowdy and skyblue and it always snows at Christmas Weaving through the course of a year this selection of Dylan Thomas s most evocative and bittersweet stories depicts silent winter mornings by the sea glorious holidays in the countryside and lovelorn nights in the pub It ends with A Child s Christmas in Wales perhaps the most beautiful story of the festive season ever written

At night the senses become reordered Hearing becomes privileged over vision and we edge forward arms outstretched feeling our way through the inky blackness It is after dark that the human being becomes more animal more sensitive to Nature But the lights of the modern world have obliterated any meaningful connection to the night We have lost touch with its wonders as well as its terrors In this enchanting follow up to Nightwalking John Lewis Stempel once again ventures out into the night to uncover the unseen world of nocturnal creatures When the curtain of night falls a spectacle begins That of bio luminescence of boxing hares and wheat fields shimmering in the moonlight In Night Life Lewis Stempel wanders further afield to terrains new and shows us why the night is precious and what it is to be human in the dark

A dark literary novel set in 1980s London, following a young artist’s descent into ambition and moral compromise.