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A fitting but entirely independent sequel to Boots Belts Berets, her celebrated book about life at the National Defence Academy, On the Double follows the continuing adventures of Pessi, Maachh, Porky, Sandy and Zora as they navigate the obstacle course that is the IMA. Their love of fun breathes life into their time together, and their friendship and dare-devilry guarantees sleepless nights for their Company Commander.

A BRAND NEW heartwarming wartime saga of friendship, secrets and resistance from the BESTSELLING author of The Clarks Factory Girls at War! Perfect for fans of Annie Murray, Margaret Dickinson and Katie Flynn!‘A fantastic historical fiction read, full of heartbreak and hope.’ — Goodreads...

Four stunning full cast dramatisation of WWII flying ace, David Beaty’s most exciting novels Listen now to this thrilling collection of four dramas from the master of the genre, David Beaty. These vintage dramatisations will have you on the edge of your seat and transport you to a bygone era...

Brought to you by Penguin. As a child, Evan Smoak was plucked out of a group home, raised and trained as an off-the-books assassin for the government as part of the Orphan program. When he broke with the program and went deep underground, he left with a lot of secrets in his head that the...

First published as a novel in 1929, All Quiet on the Western Front tells the story of a group of young German soldiers who are enduring, and then coming to terms with, the realities of the First World War. At the age of 19, following the outbreak of the First World War, Paul Bäumer enlists in the German Army. He is deployed to the Western Front, where the experience of life and death in the trenches has an enormous effect on him.

Bloomsbury presents The Price You Pay by Nick Petrie, read by Stephen Mendel. The gripping new thriller featuring ex-soldier Peter Ash by award-winning American author Nick Petrie. When Peter receives a phone call at four a.m., it's the start of a dangerous whirlwind that threatens to drag him...

Told by Alexander the Great himself, this “sharp and colorful” (Washington Post Book World) novel presents a stunningly intimate account of the battles, the loves, the triumphs, and the tragedy of a man who conquered the world, from the bestselling author of Gates of Fire. “Simply superb...

The New York Times bestselling prequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic The Killer Angels In this brilliantly written epic novel, Jeff Shaara traces the lives, passions, and careers of the great military leaders from the first gathering clouds of the Civil War. Here is Thomas...

Told by Alexander the Great himself, this “sharp and colorful” (Washington Post Book World) novel presents a stunningly intimate account of the battles, the loves, the triumphs, and the tragedy of a man who conquered the world, from the bestselling author of Gates of Fire. “Simply superb...

A trio of dramas based on Henry Green’s most notable novels Born Henry Yorke, aristocrat and industrialist Henry Green led a double life as a managing director of an engineering firm and one of the finest English modernists of the 20th century. A contemporary and friend of Evelyn Waugh and...

A BRAND NEW unforgettable, heart-wrenching and utterly unputdownable tale of courage, sacrifice and hope from the bestselling author of The Rainbow . Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and All the Light We Cannot See. 🦋🗝️ 1939, Poland: Would you save a child in a warzone?...

Unabridged, 8 hours Read by TBD The extraordinary new suspense novel from "one of the most exciting new thriller talents in years" (Vince Flynn)...

Stewart Dubinsky knew his father had served in World War II. And he'd been told how David Dubin (as his father had Americanized the name that Stewart later reclaimed) had rescued Stewart's mother from the horror of the Balingen concentration camp. But when he discovers, after his father's death...

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multimillion-copy number one bestselling author of The Women, The Nightingale and The Four Winds, Home Front is a provocative and timely portrait of hope, honour, loss, forgiveness and the...

Hanna Majewski y su hermana menor, Stefa, no pueden ser más diferentes: mientras que Hanna deja Polonia para vivir libre de las ataduras que su religión le impone, Stefa es una adolescente modelo, obediente y comprometida con las tradiciones judías. Sin embargo, ambas están seguras de que el...

Usaron su influencia y poder para ayudar a los nazis, ahora tendrán que pagar el precio Mientras Europa se prepara para la inminente guerra contra los alemanes, en Inglaterra las fascinantes hermanas Mitford dominan la escena política, literaria y social. Aunque en el pasado han enfrentado...

International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in war-torn Germany. The war is over. But there are still secrets to be found amidst the ashes . . . Hamburg, 1946 The war is over, and Germany is in ruins. Posted to an Allied-run Hamburg, reporter Georgie Young...

A BRAND NEW poignant and sweeping historical love story of courage, longing and impossible choices. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Mandy Robotham!✨📖 Through the trees in St James's Park she spotted the white facades of the Whitehall offices, and her stomach contracted. But it wasn’t...

Sometimes making history means breaking some rules… Don't miss the powerful new historical fiction novel Inspired by the incredible true story of Althea Gibson, the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. ––––––––––––––––––––– New York...

London is under attack. But within the rubble, a greater danger lurks… The Luftwaffe has been bombing London continuously since September 1940. During a bombing raid, Madeline Fairfax is caught in her kitchen whilst cooking for her husband and children. She becomes trapped in the rear of her...