Fiction: narrative themes

*Shortlisted for the 2022 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction**Shortlisted for the RNA Fantasy Romantic Novel 2023**Shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2023*Discover the love story of the year'Utterly delightful' NEW YORK TIMES'I feel the same way as when I first read One Day' EMMA GANNON'[A] humdinger of a love story' SUN'Holy s***' GILLIAN MCALLISTERThe book with the IMPOSSIBLE twist - read it to believe it .

The brand new romantic Christmas read from Alex Brown -the Queen of Feel Good Fiction and #1 bestseller!

The scorching, escapist new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Castaways'An addictive sun-soaked thriller'MARIE CLAIRE'The perfect holiday read' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Brimming with tension' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Talk about twists and turns' EMMA STONEX'Utterly addictive .

Enter a world of lust, lawlessness and obsession with The Den of Iniquity, the first book in Anabelle Bryant's Bastards of London series.

You've got to fight for everything when you start with nothing.

'Tense, twisty, emotional and gripping.

'A twisty-turny thriller that kept me gripped until the fantastic shock ending!

A missing child.

'Funny, touching and wise, I loved it' Kit de Waal, bestselling author of My Name Is LeonWendy is lonely but coping.

'Cecilia Knapp is a great writer.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world's most renowned voices.

WINNER OF THE MILES FRANKLIN AWARD 2020An exquisitely written, heartbreaking and hopeful novel of culture, language, tradition, suffering and empowerment 'A groundbreaking novel for black and white Australia' Richard Flanagan, Man Booker Prize winning author of The Narrow Road to the Deep NorthKnowing that he will soon die, Albert "e;Poppy"e; Gondiwindi has one final task he must fulfill.

From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller.

Same desk, different days.

*Molly the maid returns in THE MAID'S SECRET - available to buy now!

A best fiction book of 2021 for The Times'Hilarious.

The Kindle Best seller returns with the first in a gripping new crime series.

'This fast paced, electric thriller races from page to page and keeps you guessing until the very end' NetGalley review ?

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world's most renowned voices.

In the wilderness, it's kill or be killed.

'The most extraordinary writer - a rare talent' NIKKI GEMMELL, internationally bestselling author'A lyrical and mesmerising mythic quest story'SUNDAY EXPRESS'Extravagantly beautiful writing'ADELAIDE ADVERTISER'Unputdownable'SYDNEY MORNING HERALD1942 - Japanese bombs rain down in Darwin, Australia.

'A proper lovely romance, and a fabulous spirit-lifter' Ruth Jones'Heart-warming and believable.

'Captivating and heartbreaking' Stylist'Brought me close to tears' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare'A romantic, bittersweet debut .

The further you run the closer you get to the truth.

Everyone has a story.

*Discover The Secrets of Flowers, the brand new novel from Sally Page - available to pre-order now*'I absolutely loved it!

From the internationally bestselling author comes a tale of long-buried secrets and a discovery that will change everything, perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Lucinda Riley.

Step behind the palace doors in this gripping historical novel that is a must read for fans of The Crown and Princess Diana!

*Don't miss the gripping new psychological thriller from Lisa Stone, THE MURDER ROOM, available to order now!

The fast-paced sequel to the near-future adventure The Rise and Fall of D.

When everything is lost, can their love survive?

A love story that will break your heart.

Mamma Mia meets Bridesmaids in a laugh-out-loud, life affirming comedy'An absolute winner' Celia Anderson'No-one depicts family life with more humour and wisdom than Tracy Bloom' Katie Fforde'You will absolutely love Tracy Bloom.

The brand new seasonal romance from the author of Duvet Day.

'Feisty and fabulous.

From the author of Nightingale Point, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, comes a new thought-provoking and timely novel.

How far would you go to protect your family?

Hope.

'Taut, topical and tense' Adam Hamdy'My new favourite crime author' Janey Godley'A compelling written story told with relentless pace' Neil LancasterA gripping crime thriller set in Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin.

The first in a gripping new crime thriller series set in Yorkshire, for fans of Ian Rankin and Joseph Knox.

St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it's always cocktail hour somewhere.

'Thrilling.

With the country at war, can they come together this winter?

The first book in a brand new sweeping historical series from the No.

A funny and incredibly moving new novel of our times by one of the most talented children's book authors working today, perfect for fans of Wonder, Frank Cottrell-Boyce or The Boy at the Back of the Class.

'Evocative and engaging .

'A tender, devastating and funny exploration of love and friendship and the yearning for self-evisceration.

We'll meet again.

The International No.

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