O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of ...więcej »
Mr Ma and his son Ma Wei run an antiques shop nestled in a quiet street by St Paul's Cathedral in London, where, far from their native Peking, they struggle to navigate the bustling pavements and m...więcej »
'A guide for living an upright and noble life' The New Yorker 'An easy and endearing read' Publishers Weekly'Never announce you are a Knight, simply behave as one. You are better ...więcej »
Selected from across Capote's writing life, the stories range from nostalgic portraits of childhood to more unsettling works that reveal the darkness beneath the festive glitter. In the Deep South ...więcej »
Quirky, charming and filled the footloose spirit of the sixties, this is the unforgettable story of an English woman who decides on a whim to move herself and her two young daughters to Morocco. Th...więcej »
'A deliciously festive treat bursting with Icelandic flavour, adventure and romance' RUTH JONES<h2> One Icelandic Christmas holiday. One snowstorm. An adventure they'll never forg...więcej »
On the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times.A ca...więcej »
He is known simply as Wilde, the boy from the woods.He has grown up knowing nothing of his family, and even less about his own identity.Until now.When a match on...więcej »
First published in 1979, The Joys of Motherhood is the story of Nnu Ego, a Nigerian woman struggling in a patriarchal society. Unable to conceive in her first marriage, Nnu is banished to Lagos whe...więcej »
'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around.' KATIE FFORDE‘Trisha at her best.’ CAROLE MATTHEWSAlice Rose is a foundling...więcej »
For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike - either free and equal, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could be achieved only by sacrificing th...więcej »
We can't stop shopping but we must stop shopping - the consumer dilemma that defines our lives and our future. What would happen if we did? We are using up the planet at almost double t...więcej »
Born from a long line of female warriors and crusaders, yet too coarse for courtly life, Marie de France is cast from the royal court and sent to Angleterre to take up her new duty as the prioress ...więcej »
Are you looking to start a new chapter?Role: Bookseller wanted! (3-month fixed-term contract)Location: A luxury resort on the island of Bounty Cove Cay.Skills required: The ...więcej »
A mysterious former Sith wanders the galaxy in this stunning Star Wars tale. An original novel inspired by the world of The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated anthology.The Jedi a...więcej »
Street kid turned undercover cop. 'This time he wasn't getting up. Neither were the two young women he'd just murdered. The two unarmed young police officers he cut down in a hail of 32...więcej »
Clare Kendry, elegant, fair-skinned and ambitious, is married to a white man who is unaware of her African-American heritage. When she reunites with childhood friend Irene, who has not hidden her o...więcej »
Across the planet, the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis.This urgent book chronicles the lives of the diverse youn...więcej »
Recently widowed, the unscrupulous and beautiful Lady Susan Vernon is determined to scheme her way through high society in the hope of a profitable new match - all while trying to marry off her unf...więcej »
Most of us believe that feminism is a force for good. In the past 200 years, it has paved the way for women to advance economically, increasing their safety and their power in society, and advocati...więcej »
