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A woman’s body lies in the heather, her neck broken. Her horse watches nervously from a few paces away. Despite looking like an accident, it doesn’t take long for DI Callum MacLean, newly arrived in Hampshire from Glasgow, to establish she was murdered. Nor does it take DS Daisy Donaldson, appearing soon after on horseback, long to identify the victim. Mary-Ellen Mitchell was a well-known and seemingly well-liked businesswoman, married to a respected local artist, and part of the close-knit community.

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘Here, indeed, be monsters, myriad adventures and machinating gods. Fry is a personable and passionate narrator’ -- Mail on Sunday 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' -- Times Shortlisted...

A rekindled friendship. A web of deceit. A father's worst nightmare. Private investigators Sebastian Clifford and Lucinda 'Birdie' Bird are tracking a sophisticated theft ring targeting Leicestershire's wealthiest estates. Priceless, valuable antiques and collectables vanish without a trace, and...

Yoga retreats are supposed to have bodies…just not dead ones. But when Eleanor, the owner of the retreat, turns up dead, Ronald and Gertie know just who to call. Eleanor’s sister, Mildred, is convinced Eleanor’s shady business partner had something to do with her death, but there’s no evidence to prove it. To add more limitations to the mix, Carter is being audited by the state police due to complaints concerning his conduct, with specific claims that he’s feeding Fortune confidential information.

This philosophical study explores the concept of the "pluri person"—the multiplicity and fragmentation of selfhood—through the lens of irony as both rhetorical strategy and existential condition. The book argues that ironic consciousness reveals the inherently plural nature of human identity, challenging unified models of subjectivity that dominate Western philosophical traditions. The book investigates how irony functions as more than a literary device, serving as a fundamental mode of being that acknowledges contradiction, multiplicity, and performativity at the core of personal identity.

Discover another book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Empyrean series!...

Two worlds rub shoulders on the azure-blue Italian-French Riviera. Meet Giulia Lombardi, an ambitious and analytical detective from lively Ventimiglia, and François Bonnet, a warm-hearted and nonchalant taxi driver from elegant Menton. While Giulia focuses on solving tricky cases, the amiable François dreams of becoming a crime writer. Their paths cross when his taxi is stolen and found again on the Italian side of the border with a corpse inside. Unexpectedly, the detective and her prime suspect team up.

Maya is the perfect politician's wife. She supports her husband at every turn. The camera loves her, the country loves her, most of all – he loves her. As the country heads towards a general election, the Stones are set to take the polls by storm. But when a body is discovered in their back garden, the media spotlight turns its glare on the couple who had it all. As their picture-perfect life starts to unravel, Jeremy claims it’s nothing more than political foul-play.

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new festive story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! THIS CHRISTMAS ISN’T JUST ABOUT LOTTIE…BUT IT’S AS CHAOTIC AS EVER! We all know Lottie LOVES Christmas – the chocolate, the presents, spending time with her weird...

Listen as Adam wrestles with his mid-life crisis, grapples with his existential anxiety and stares resolutely into his naval, all via the medium of sketches, songs, conversations with his funny (and annoyingly successful) friends. And yes, in between, he has conversations with his dog.

Mae Darling has it all: a glittering career as a top London barrister, a Chelsea townhouse, and a wardrobe full of Dior. But beneath the silks and sophistication lies a darker truth—Mae Darling is a killer, slaying the predators who slip through the fingers of lady justice. When her work brings her face to face with the man responsible for her father’s death, Mae realises that the long arm of the law isn’t long enough.

Felix survived the assault on Amaranth, rescued the Unbound, and escaped the cataclysmic destruction of Noctis’ fallen moon. He won. But victory has left the north broken. The Hierocracy has shattered beneath the weight of moonfall, and its fragments have become a feast for enemies eager to claim the fallen empire’s mantle. Gods stir. Monsters rage. Across the Territories, old powers and new horrors rage within the Territories.

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian...​ The magic continues in the next exciting installment!​ The full Court of Thorns and Roses series includes:​ 1) A Court of Thorns and Roses​ 2) A Court of Mist and...

In September 2024, Canadian influencer Lauren Southern suddenly found herself in the eye of a media storm, accused of spreading Russian propaganda. The US government had just alleged that the founders of the startup she’d been making videos for - Tenet Media - were working with Russian state media, in a $10 million Kremlin-backed operation. What exactly did Russia want with a group of YouTubers? And did they succeed? Who knew what was allegedly going on within Tenet Media, and when? And what does all of this say about where everyone gets their information?

What do you do when your car breaks down during a pandemic, nobody will fix it, and you end up buying a carpenter's van with no windows, no experience, and absolutely no idea what you're doing? If you're Andy, you convert it into a campervan. You install a diesel heater, carpet the walls, put a...

My mates rejected me, and now they’ve come crawling back. It’s too little, too late.... When the men I’d been falling for spurned me and then left me in the woods to die, I vowed to cut them out of my life for good. But the Moon had other plans for me.

Could the past he thought he'd escaped be reaching out to him from the Black House . . . Twenty years ago, a boy named Jack Sawyer travelled to a parallel universe called the Territories in search of the talisman to save his mother's life. Now Jack is a former Los Angeles homicide detective...

Feeding Seven Billion Strangers: The Global Race to Solve the Ultimate Logistics Puzzle. Every single day, a miracle occurs: billions of people, separated by vast oceans and complex borders, find food on their plates. But as the global population climbs and the climate shifts, the invisible threads that connect the farm to the fork are being stretched to their breaking point. In Feeding Seven Billion Strangers, we take a deep dive into the most vital industry on Earth.

The ratings and views are off the chart. The fans just can't get enough. The dungeon gets more dangerous each day. But in a grinder designed to chew up and spit out crawlers by the millions, Carl and Princess Donut need to work harder than ever just to survive. They call it the Over City. A sprawling, once-thriving metropolis devastated by a mysterious calamity. But these streets are far from abandoned. An undead circus trawls the ruins. Murdered prostitutes rain from the sky. An ancient spell is finally ready to reveal its dark purpose.

Autumn gatherings should feel warm, memorable, and inviting not stressful or expensive. When Leaves Turn Gold is the ultimate guide to hosting beautiful fall celebrations on a budget. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a festive harvest gathering, or a cozy seasonal party with friends and family, this practical handbook shows you how to create elegant experiences without overspending. Filled with creative inspiration, easy DIY projects, and affordable entertaining ideas, this audiobook helps you turn simple moments into unforgettable memories.