Fiction: narrative themes

A touching and emotional novel from the author of Richard and Judy pick YESTERDAY'S SUN.

A new Kahlan and Richard fantasy novel from bestselling author, Terry Goodkind.

Game Over: Will the conspiracy collapse or conclude with a deadly end-game in the concluding part of the Game Trilogy.

A fierce and compelling vision of an American landscape and its history, and an unforgettable portrait of a fascinating family.

A New York Times bestseller and winner of the 2012 Dylan Thomas Prize and 2012 L.

In a fast-moving world we're often overloaded with differing opinions, conflicting data and changing advice.

LET THE HUNT BEGIN.

A malicious letterA tragic deathA village filled with suspectsNothing ever happens in the sleepy village of Lymstock.

A movie starA deadly cocktailA murderWhen glamorous Marina Gregg came to live in St Mary Mead, tongues were sure to wag.

How do you find someone who wants to be lost?

A letter from beyond the graveOne last requestAn unsolvable crimeWhen Miss Marple receives a letter from the recently deceased millionaire Jason Rafiel, she's not sure what to make of it.

An ordinary villageA shocking announcementOne morning the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn wake to find a strange notice in their papers:'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.

A quiet English villageA shocking murderAn unlikely detectiveNobody liked Colonel Protheroe.

A wealthy familyA fatal cup of teaRex Fortescue was enjoying his morning cup of tea when he met his untimely end.

When Joss, an adopted child, discovers that her real mother has left the beautiful family home, Belheddon Hall, to her, she is thrilled, until she discovers that the Hall is haunted by a presence which will not tolerate husbands or sons living in the house.

How far would you go to protect the ones you love?

The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride.

Joanna Trollope's much-anticipated contemporary reworking of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility will launch The Austen Project and be one of the most talked about books of 2013.

The seventh book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.

Lawrence brings the Broken Empire series to its devastating conclusionThe path to the throne is broken - only the broken can walk itThe world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching at the end days.

Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel award 2013, this bitterly humorous debut is a novel of love, narcissism, and ailing cattle.

The second adult novel from the internationally bestselling author Melissa MarrChloe knew she shouldn't have gone into the bar last night.

The heir to Martina Cole's crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery.

You will love this heartwarming, witty novel fromSunday Times best-seller, Fern Britton.

A compelling novel about four young women in wartime London, from the best-selling author of London Belles and My Sweet Valentine.

Return to the world of the Farseers.

The second book in the Soldier Son trilogy, from the author of the Tawny Man trilogy, following on from the bestselling Shaman's Crossing.

The first book in the Soldier Son trilogy, from the author of the Farseer, Liveship Traders and Tawny Man trilogies.

Beautiful, artistic and creative, Allison Jones is a force to be reckoned with.

There are some people you can't imagine life without.

From New York Times bestselling author J.

For fans of FIFTY SHADES OF GREY; the author of sensational bestseller THE BRIDE STRIPPED BARE returns with a powerful tale of marriage and desire.

Gritty and gripping saga set on one of London's most notorious streets, from the author of The Street and Coronation Day.

Sometimes a damaged child becomes a broken man.

The Last Four Things is the second in Paul Hoffman's remarkable series.

The second volume in Robin Hobb's internationally bestselling Farseer series.

The gripping finale to Robin Hobb's classic Farseer trilogy.

Pascoe finds his loyalties torn when duty calls him to Yorkshire but one of his friends is accused of multiple murder and may need his help.

'Humour and topicality along a cold enigmatic trail of murder' ObserverLife is on the up for Patrick Aldermann: his Great Aunt Florence has collapsed into her rose bed leaving him Rosemont House with its splendid gardens.

1820s Britain: after the wars with France, when unemployment was high and soldiers could be paid off, when the government was desperately afraid of social unrest, any crime was drastically punished and thousands were hung.

The first volume in Robin Hobb's internationally bestselling Farseer series.

From New York Times bestselling author, Kim Harrison, comes the first book in an exciting urban fantasy series; packed with the perfect balance of wry humour and thrilling action, which will delight fans of thrillers and fantasy alike.

From New York Times best-selling author, Kim Harrison, comes the third book in her brilliant Hollows series; packed with the perfect balance of wry humour and thrilling action, which will delight fans of thrillers and fantasy alike.

The fifth book in Harrison's New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series starring Rachel Morgan.

The 7th stirring instalment of the urban fantasy-thriller series starring Rachel Morgan.

Winner of the 1997 Booker Prize.

The twenty-first book in the hugely popular Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series from New York Times bestselling author Faye KellermanLAPD Detective Peter Decker is about to face a case that will push him to the limit.

A gritty and compelling family drama from the author of The Street.

A scalpel sharp political satire from the Orange Prize winning writer of We Need to Talk about Kevin.

Now a major TV seriesWinner of the Man Booker Prize 2012Winner of the 2012 Costa Book of the YearShortlisted for the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction'Simply exceptional.