The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron.
'A most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere' Anne O'Brien'A real page-turner; I couldn't put it down' Tracy Rees'Weaves the past and present together skilfully' Sarah Morgan'Transporting and imaginative' WomanOne woman's secret will shape another's destiny.
A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING READER FAVOURITE'Funny, poignant, smart and wonderfully, achingly real' SARAH WATERS'Rambunctiously funny' THE TIMES, Book of the Year'I can't think of another author who can make me ricochet so quickly from painful empathy to helpless laughter' ERIN KELLYWho do you choose when the cracks begin to show?
'Oates's imagination is as unique, dystopian and vivid as Lewis Carroll's' ROSE TREMAIN'A master storyteller' THE TIMES'Electric' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWZero-sum games are played for lethal stakes in these arresting stories by one of America's most acclaimed writers.
'A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy' - MILLY JOHNSON'Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts .
From the critically acclaimed author Sally Bayley, The Green Lady is a poignant, brilliant exploration of the relationships between children and their teachers.
The new sun-drenched summer read from the bestselling author and TV presenter'Soak up the glamour' PRIMAYou're invited to the most glamorous wedding of the year.
'Gripping' MARGARET ATWOOD'A fabulous, witty writer on the digital world' SUNDAY TIMES'A little Atwood, a little Gibson, all Alderman, it's brilliant and I loved it' LAUREN BEUKESThe latest novel from the Women's Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Power, The Future is a white-knuckle tour de force and dazzling exploration of the world we have made and where we are going.
'Sits squarely at the tender intersection of race, class, and ethics - wrapped in beautiful prose and a killer plot that keeps you turning the pages' JODI PICOULT'Oh my goodness this book; quite possibly one of the most emotionally powerful, heart wrenching books about motherhood that I have ever read .
***Don't miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke's gripping new summer thriller, available now***'You won't know who to trust' Adele Parks, Platinum'A fast-paced tale of revenge.
'Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion' ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM'A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope' MY WEEKLY'I loved this incredibly touching book.
'Haunting' Sara Sheridan'Intriguing, atmospheric, thought-provoking' Alexandra Bell'Beautifully crafted, thrilling and atmospheric' Rebecca NetleyIn the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall.
