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A fascinating history of deserters and desertion, from the beginning of recorded time to the present day.

The extraordinary rags-to-reaches story of one of Britain's most successful businessmen.

Richard Bradford's highly entertaining book looks at some of the closest and most complex friendships in literary history and examines the fallout on relationships and on literature itself.

Another royal classic from the bestselling author of Not in Front of the Corgis 9781849541763. The ideal Christmas gift book for both Royal watchers and pet lovers.

A book of sexy spoof movies and TV series, illustrated throughout.

A lively, revealing portrait of the Queen's life and work through the eyes of those who've known and worked with her over the last 50 years. 'The most intimate book ever written about the Royals' "Mail on Sunday

The amazing true story of how one man survived successive Nazi death camps, using his skills as a boxer. The sound of jackboots in his native Latvia and the systematic extermination of the Jews put paid to his boxing dreams. A powerful true story that reads like a thriller. It will deeply affect everyone who reads it.

The real Elvis, recalled by those who knew him. Biographer Michael Freedland interviews those who knew Elvis intimately, from the now elderly woman who was at school with him to the maid who prepared his peanut butter sandwiches and hamburgers and watched him line up the girls he wanted to take to his bed. Tells the complex Elvis story with a little more depth than previous biographies. *Also appeared in October 12 Buyer's Notes*

These diaries of Sherlock Holmes' landlady and housekeeper reveal a portrait of life below stairs at 221b Baker Street that is by turns silly, slapstick and sentimental. What results is an affectionate and hilarious sketch of a remarkably enterprising Victorian female whose humorous musings cover everything from the Boer War, boxing and Music Hall legend Bella Lomax to where to buy the best accompaniment for mutton.

The autobiography of the first man to run a mile in under four minutes.

The fascinating relationship between two of the most controversial and successful literary figures of the Twentieth century.

W. Sydney Robinson returns with this brilliant exploration of four Victorian eccentrics.

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The fascinating life story of one of the most original characters ever to have graced the royal household.

Now in paperback, this tells the life story of William Tallon, who went from humble beginnings as a shopkeeper's son in Coventry to 'Page of the Backstairs' at Clarence House. Billy entered royal service at the age of 15 and, over the next 50 years, became one of the most notorious figures ever to have graced the royal household.

The definitive collection of pianist Alfred Brendel's writings and essays on music.

This is Robert Harling's account of his close and enduring friendship with the creator of James Bond. Gives an unprecedented insight into the mind and life of Ian Fleming from one of those who knew him best.

A revealing new biography of Hollywood's most enigmatic star using previously unsourced material.