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Dickens wrote into life some of the most beloved and well-known characters in the history of English literature, introducing us to Pip, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Little Nell, Scrooge, Nicholas Nickleby, Miss Haversham, and many more who have lived in the imagination of generations. In this definitive and beautifully curated collection, you'll discover some of Dickens's most beloved classics and walk the streets of London, Paris...

Brought to you by Penguin. Far away and long ago, when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white, a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil, ancient, foggy city of Morpork... A truly unmissable set of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry...

The noble Titus returns victorious to Rome bringing Tamora, Queen of the Goths as his captive. When one of Tamora's sons is condemned to die, she vows revenge, and, aided by the villainous Aaron, she exacts a terrible retribution, inaugurating a grim cycle of rape, murder, and cannibalism. This macabre, often brilliant tragedy comes from the earliest stage of Shakespeare's dramatic career.

David Marr has written for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Monthly, been editor of the National Times, a reporter for Four Corners, presenter of ABC TV's Media Watch and now writes for the Guardian. His books include Patrick White: A Life, The High Price of Heaven, Dark Victory (with Marian Wilkinson) and five Quarterly Essays: 'His Master's Voice', 'Power Trip', 'Political Animal', 'The Prince' and 'Faction Man'.

The Complete Charles Dickens Collection: Part Two contains all of Charles Dickens' major published works from 1844 to 1865. Dickens wrote most of his most influential and beloved novels during these years - introducing us to characters such as Pip, David Copperfield, Little Dorrit, Esther Summerson, and many more who have lived long in the memory for generations. Also included here are a selection of his essays, travelogues, letters, and a short biography of Dickens by his daughter, Mamie.

With her farm beset on all sides, what is a widow to do? Coveted by the sadistic ruler of Caldor, fiery landowner Sabra Billerton becomes ensnared by the political intrigues of Baron Niles Turners court. After she is pushed to the brink of losing her home, a dark-eyed soldier named Gheric intercedes on Sabras behalf. When the handsome stranger shows up that night on her doorstep, Sabra reluctantly agrees to his offer of support.

While Joe and his relatives continue their laborious work at Darby ironworks in Coalbrookdale, his brother Richard, through his marriage to a Bridgnorth Corn Merchant's daughter, ascends the social ladder. The novel unfolds, weaving in moral and ethical complexities as it portrays the realities of 18th-century England's justice system. Through the Banghams' interactions with the law, the narrative sheds light on the grim aspects of prisoner transportation to America and the struggles of its enslaved populace, introducing the emerging anti-slavery sentiment.

A delightfully funny, fantastically inventive collection of twenty newly unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. This special trove is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages. The...

Wisdom’s End is a fantasy adventure in which a wandering minstrel and his dancing dog take us on a journey of discovery at a time when most humans have abandoned the polluted surface of the planet for a life of servitude to the robots in the underground levels.

A gruesome case for John Gammon and his team from Bixton Police. During this case, John struggles to find the killer. Is there more than one, and is it somebody close to home? John wrestles with the fact that one of his team might be giving the killer information or may even be involved. The killer appears to know every move Bixton Police make, but how, that is the question. Another intense thriller in the John Gammon Peak District Detective series.

Coalbrookdale is a work of fiction based on the life of Joseph Bangham, who lived in the Severn Gorge 300 years ago. He worked for the Coalbrookdale ironworks when Abraham Darby was perfecting the use of coal in the production of iron. These developments facilitated the mass production of iron, and as the technology spread, industry thrived. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the modern world. This is a story of an ordinary family living at an extraordinary time and in the district known as the "cradle of the Industrial Revolution".

A BBC Radio 4 murder mystery set in India in 1709. 'Early Belt and the Present' was originally broadcast as the 'Afternoon Play' on 6 April 2011. A young servant, Early Belt, accompanies a group of superstitious English merchants as they transport a vast wagon train of goods to Delhi. The wagon...

There’s an unwritten law that says what happens on a stag weekend stays on a stag weekend. Yet, sometimes, the events are too extraordinary not to share. You are cordially invited to join the stag party of John Cove—the date: 14 April 1986. The company you'll share is fun, and the spirits are unlimited. Be warned, though, it may cost an arm and a leg. Fear Goggles It's going to be a Stag Party To Die For.

200 years in the future, environmental catastrophe has befallen the Earth, leaving the skies and weather systems transformed into a nightmarish maelstrom of rainbow chemicals, and the city of London wiped off the map (opinion remains divided on whether or not this was the best outcome for the country).

An horrific shooting on a crowded London commuter train in broad daylight sparks a determined manhunt. A desperate search for a killer. As well as the seemingly ordinary traveller who attempted to intervene. Who was he? And why on earth did he run? Answers are needed and fast. Because the police are not the only ones looking. Miles Dalton is more at home in front of his computer than out in the real world.