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After Edward, a rising young author, pens a savage review of the new novel by the world-famous O.M. Tyrell, he is surprised to receive an invitation to visit the old man at his villa in the south of France. The night of their meeting, Tyrell dies, and soon after, Edward's career mysteriously starts to soar as he earns fame, fortune and critical acclaim. But despite his achievements, Edward seems haunted, even tormented. His friend, the narrato...

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A captivating espionage novel that explores the life of theatrical genius-and spy-Christopher Marlowe, whose violent death remains one of the most fascinating mysteries of the Elizabethan Age.In Elizabethan England, the queen's chief spymaster, Francis Walsingham, and his team of agents must maintain the highest levels of vigilance to ward off Catholic plots and an ever-present threat of invasion from Spain. One agent in particular-a young Cam...

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In 1945, after the deaths of Hitler and Eva Braun, the staff who attended them in the Bunker were left to make their own way out of Berlin. Some were lucky enough to be captured by the Americans and British, and their stories became known to the world. Some were captured by the Russians. What they saw has never been made public. Sixty years later, the youngest people there are among the oldest people alive. Two of them - a guard and one of Eva...

A fascinating and unique history of the launch of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service through the unusual life of its founder, Mansfield Cumming.

A new edition, with new introduction, of Alan Judd's classic novel of army life.

*SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH, MARCH 2021* 'Absolutely spellbinding. I gobbled it up in two days and could not stop' Miranda Seymour A remarkable and meticulously researched novel from award-winning writer Alan Judd, exploring the life of literary genius Kit Marlowe, whose violent death compose one of the most fascinating unresolved mysteries of all time. In Elizabethan England, the Queen's chief spymaster, Francis Walsing...

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A masterful storyteller with an intricate knowledge of his subject.' The Daily Telegraph 'Alan Judd knows more about the secret world than any other writer living. To have him turn his expert eye on the world of Christopher Marlowe - and on Francis Walsingham, the Elizabethan George Smiley - is a special kind of literary treat.' Mick Herron'Absolutely spellbinding. I gobbled it up in two days and could not stop' Miranda Seymour Danger and diss...

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A historical crime novella from the author of "Legacy", as an antiques dealer contends with the lengths he will go to to acquire what may be the sword mentioned in Shakespeare's will from a disinterested client.

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The National Portrait Gallery's series of compact, fully illustrated, historical guides to literary and artisticpersonalities and themes. Written by well-known contemporary authors, they examine the lives, thoughts and relationships within each selected group through works from the Gallery's Collection.

A new spy thriller featuring Charles Thoroughgood. From the author of "Legacy", which was adapted into a BBC film starring Charlie Cox.

A love story about an RAF pilot during WWII, from the author of "Legacy, Uncommon Enemy" and many others. With appeal to fans of John le Carre.

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A new edition of Alan Judd's classic novel of army life