- Location(s): Syros
- Genre(s): Fiction
- Era(s): Early 20th Century
In this classic modern Greek novel set in the early 20th century, Marina, a lovely young French woman estranged from her mother, falls in love with a Greek sea captain and follows him to the island of Syros. Her...
- Location(s): Brighton
- Genre(s): Cozy Mystery
- Era(s): 1960s
Magician Max Mephisto, now divorced and living in London, is on his way to visit daughter Ruby and her new-born baby when he is hailed by a voice from the past, fellow performer Ted English, aka the Great Deceiver....
- Location(s): Brighton
- Genre(s): Crime, Fiction, Mystery
- Era(s): 1966
The next gripping volume in The Brighton Mysteries series by bestselling author Elly Griffiths. Magician Max Mephisto, now divorced and living in London, is on his way to visit daughter Ruby and her new-born baby when he is hailed...
- Location(s): Panama Canal
- Genre(s): Historical, Fiction
- Era(s): 1903 to 1914
‘A gorgeous, sweeping epic’ ANN NAPOLITANO ‘One of my favourite writers’ ROXANE GAY ‘Spectacular’ JOANNE SEFTON ‘I didn’t want it to end’ SARA SHERIDAN A breathtaking historical novel following the incredible construction of the Panama Canal and casting light...
- Location(s): Michigan
- Genre(s): Fiction
- Era(s): early 2000s
Lucy Jorik is a champ at never embarrassing the family she adores—not surprising since her mother is one of the most famous women in the world. But now Lucy has done just that. And on her wedding day, no...
- Location(s): Suffolk
- Genre(s): Fiction
- Era(s): Modern
This is the story of one family, one dreamy summer – the summer when everything changes. In a holiday house by the sea, in a big, messy family, one teenager watches as brothers and sisters, parents and older cousins...
- Location(s): New York City (NYC), East Anglia
- Era(s): Mid 17th Century
In 1649, Jan Brunt, a Dutchman, arrives in England to work on draining and developing the Great Level, an expanse of marsh in the heart of the fen country. It is here he meets Eliza, whose love overturns his...
- Location(s): Los Angeles
- Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
- Era(s): 1940s (post WW2)
AN ESQUIRE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER In 1945, Charlie Trammell steps off a cross-country train into the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles. Lured by his cousin Marguerite’s invitation to the esteemed West Adams Heights, Charlie is immediately captivated by...
- Location(s): Manhattan
- Genre(s): Crime, Fiction
- Era(s): Contemporary
From the acclaimed author of High Dive comes an enveloping, exultant novel of New York City at the turn of the twentieth century, a story of one man’s rise to fame and fortune, and his mysterious murder. Andrew Haswell...
- Location(s): West Bengal
- Genre(s): Historical, Travelogue
- Era(s): Current
The first comprehensive book on the River Padma, considered the last leg of the Ganges, with a rich collection of new photographs and maps. ‘The Great Padma’ defines the life and history of the Bengal Delta, the largest delta...
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