TITLES

STALIN'S WAR

A major new history of the Second World War by a prize-winning historian, a groundbreaking reassessment, Stalin's War is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the roots of the current world order.

KITTY'S SALON

There is no book in English about the wartime Berlin 'salon' run by Kitty Schmidt under the secret control of Reinhard Heydrich, one of the architects of the Final Solution. Salon Kitty was the most notorious brothel in the decadent Berlin of the Weimar Republic - the city of Cabaret. But after the Nazis took power, it became something more dangerous: a spying centre with every room wired for sound, staffed by women agents specially selected by the SS to coax secrets from their VIP clients. Masterminded by Reinhard Heydrich, the spymaster whom Hitler himself called 'the man with the iron heart', the exclusive establishment turned listening post was patronised by the Nazi leaders themselves, not knowing that hidden ears were listening. One of the last untold stories of the Second World War, Salon Kitty's sensational true history is now revealed by historians Nigel Jones, Urs Brunner and Dr Julia Schrammel. After years of painstaking research and investigation, the story they tell sheds new light on Nazi methods of control and coercion, and the way that they used and abused sex for their own perverse purposes.

BLACK DAHLIA, RED ROSE

This book marks the 70th anniversary of the infamous ‘Black Dahlia’ murder. Eatwell delves into the unsolved case of Elizabeth Short, a budding Hollywood starlet found murdered in 1947. Titled after the victim's nickname, the book offers a fresh perspective, presenting a compelling new solution to the mystery. With a focus on Hollywood's noir era, Eatwell's account is the first thoroughly researched factual exploration of this notorious crime, promising a gripping and atmospheric narrative.

FLAWS OF NATURE

A wealth of colourful case-studies show how natural selection involves trade-offs, compromises, and botch-jobs, sacrificing individuals in favour of their genes.

MARÍA BLANCHARD

A moving story and an emotion journey that fictionalises María Blanchard's real life: “The greatest and most enigmatic painter in Spain”, according to Ramón Gómez de la Serna.

HERSELF SURPRISED

Herself Surprised, the first volume of Joyce Cary's remarkable First Trilogy, introduces Sara Monday, a woman at once dissolute and devout, passionate and sly. With no regrets, Sara reviews her changing fortunes, remembering the drudgery of domestic servitude, the pleasures of playing the great lady in a small provincial town, and the splendors and miseries of life as the model, muse, and mistress of the painter Gulley Jimson.

THE HORSE'S MOUTH

The Horse's Mouth follows the adventures of Gulley Jimson, an artist who would exploit his friends and acquaintances to earn money, told from his point of view, just as the other books in the First Trilogy tell events from their central characters' different points of view. Cary's novel also uses Gulley's unique perspective to comment on the social and political events of the time.

THE LENIN PLOT

The surprising story of perhaps the darkest episode in American espionage history: the “midnight war” to depose Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin.

THE BERLIN-BAGHDAD EXPRESS

A history book on World War I as exciting as an adventure book. It explores the link between the Nazis and pan-Islamism in the Middle East by... train: The Berlin-Baghdad Express, the extraordinary railway that would link Central Europe and the Persian Gulf.
McMeekin investigates one of the big, previously unresearched subjects of World War I: the German bid for world power - and the destruction of the British Empire - through the harnessing of the Ottoman Empire.

THE ACCURSED TOWER

From a New York Times-bestselling author, a stirring account of the siege of Acre in 1291, when the last Christian stronghold fell to the Muslim army

TO BE A PILGRIM

Tom Wilcher, a rich Englishman who is treated as a foolish old man by his young relatives, looks back on his life and his unfulfilled spiritual yearnings even as he faces death.

BIRD

Making history against the odds, the epic life story of one of Britain's most inspirational adventurers.

THE BRIDESHIP WIFE

Inspired by the history of the British “brideships,” this captivating historical debut tells the story of one woman’s coming of age and search for independence.

DONALD TRUMP AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

The book argues that President Trump's governing style could signal the rise of a semi-democratic authoritarian government, especially as the white majority shifts to a minority by 2050. It explores Trump's political trajectory, marked by two impeachments and a disregard for laws. The narrative emphasizes the vulnerability of American democracy, calling for preventative measures to strengthen democratic institutions and protect global democratic principles.

WITHOUT EQUAL

Studying the complexity of networks means to realize how interconnected our lives are. In his new book "Without equals", physicist Guido Caldarelli takes us on a journey to discover the intricate meshes of which society is made up and discover the predictability of phenomena hidden behind the apparent chaos.

THE QUEEN OF THEBES

Step into the enigmatic world of ancient Egypt as we delve into a mesmerizing narrative sparked by a mysterious letter. Penned by the beguiling queen Ankhesenamon, this epistle sets the stage for a tale replete with intrigue, forbidden love, and daring exploits.

CARE

Caring anchors us to the world and to each other. And yet, understanding what caring is and how it operates in our lives is a challenge.

THE LAST PARTY AT SILVERTON HALL

A gripping and heartbreaking tale of family, duty and the secrets we keep from those we love most. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Lorna Cook and Kathryn Hughes.

...AND, PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MY DEAR!

There are no goals in life that are given, even the most trivial ones are the result of commitment and effort.

WOKE CAPITALISM

Carl Rhodes takes us on a lively and fascinating history of woke capitalism – from 1950s corporate social responsibility, through 1980s neoliberalism, tracing it alongside the adoption and mutation of the term ‘woke’ from Black American culture – and brings us right up to current-day debates.