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From little beginnings: the extraordinary story of a singular, diminutive crumb of a servant girl turned entertainment mogul.

When a flock of crows invades their apartment block, Parisian neighbours Aurore and Ludovic speak for the first time. Outwardly the fashion designer and debt collector share little in common, but they both lead isolated lives, she in a loveless marriage, he recently widowed and new to Paris. There is an immediate spark between them, and when Aurore is threatened by her business partner it is Ludovic she turns to for help. As events begin to sp...

France's greatest food critic is dying after a lifetime in single-minded pursuit of sensual delights. But as Pierre Arthens lies on his death bed, he is tormented by an inability to recall the most delicious food to ever pass his lips, which he ate long before becoming a critic.

An internationally-bestselling book published in 10 languages, a witty look at what it's really like to work in a supermarket.

Can we learn how to be happy? Hector is a successful young psychiatrist.

In 1952, war widow Irene takes her young daughter to start a new life in New Zealand's tobacco fields. But tragedy forces her into the arms of Jock, whose actions will haunt the lives of the couple's future children—though strong-willed Belinda will carve her own path through a changing world and seize a second chance. The dark legacy of the past echoes through the generations in this moving family saga beginning in 1950s New Zealand.

Bookseller Laurent Letellier comes across an abandoned handbag in Paris, and feels impelled to return it to its owner. But how is he to find one woman in a city of millions? A quirky love story from the author of Waterstones Book Club pick, "The President's Hat".

A true classic of modern French fiction, this provides readers with a fantastic portrait of inter-war France and will appeal to fans of "The Great Gatsby" and "The Forsyte Saga". The story of young Jean Arnaud, an orphan who is taken in by a childless couple and embarks on an epic adventure to discover himself and the world. 'A welcome addition to the literature of the inter-war period' "Le Monde

Autumn 1942: French Academician and Nazi sympathiser Paul-Jean Husson writes a letter to his local SS officer containing a shocking confession. This compelling depiction of French collaboration during WWII was longlisted for the Prix Goncourt, 2011. 'The novel is, in a unique way, a powerful piece of Resistance literature' "La Vie

Chloe is distraught when her husband leaves her and their children for another woman. But it's not long before help arrives, in the unexpected form of Chloe's usually distant father-in-law. Can his practical help and personal wisdom get Chloe back on her feet? 'A gifted literary stylist' "Vogue

Death is Simon's business. And now the ageing vermin exterminator is preparing to die. But he still has one last job down on the coast, and finds a driver in the shape of Bernard. As the unlikely pair set off on an adventure that veers from the hilarious to the horrific, Bernard soon finds that Simon's definition of vermin is broader than he'd expected...

Sequel to the acclaimed novel, "The Foundling Boy". Deon's hero comes to manhood against the backdrop of occupied Paris. For readers of Evelyn Waugh, "A Fine Balance" and "The Great Gatsby".

A photograph taken in 1971 sets two people on the path to uncovering the truth about their parents and themselves.

The first in a series of ten historical crime novels set in pre-revolutionary Paris featuring policeman Nicolas Le Floch.

Jean Teule brings his unique blend of imagination and historical insight to the startling tale of history's most notorious female poisoner and her decades-long killing spree.

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In 1932 with Londoners terrorised by a series of murders, the detective agency of Messrs. Singleton and Trelawney opens its doors in Bloomsbury. The first person to call on their services is a worried Lady Arthur Conan Doyle. She tells of mysterious events at 221 Baker Street and a premonition that the murders signal terrible danger for mankind.

1775. Returning from a diplomatic mission in Vienna, Le Floch investigates a baker's death amid outcry at soaring bread prices.

A debut novel, this is a the fictional memoir of Dame Lena Gaunt: musician, octogenarian and junky. From an Australian author who has lived in New Zealand for the past 20 years, it focuses on the extraordinary musical instrument, the theremin. 'Tracy dares to go where many a writer might retreat, Lena's story full of raw power.' Dame Fiona Kidman

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