Another thrilling fighter pilot adventure for Bouncer Beaumont! For fans of Derek Robinson, James Holland, Frank Barnard and Jack Higgins.A top secret mission in a deadly warzone...Europe, 1940After surviving the Battle of Britain, fighter pilot Gus ‘Bouncer’ Beaumont has been promoted to Flying Officer and is posted to a Spitfire reconnaissance squadron.That is, until Wing Commander Peacock creates another mission for him.A new top-secret unit called the Special Operations Executive has been formed to gather intelligence on the enemy. And Gus is ordered infiltrate the Greek Resistance and establish their political affiliation.Mussolini’s army have occupied Greece but the locals have been fighting back. The actions of the civilians seem promising and British Intelligence want to know where the Greeks’ allegiance lies.To have a chance of success, Gus needs to ditch his plane into the sea and get picked up by the Resistance fighters.But that is easier said than done … if you want to survive the crash.Will Gus make it to Corfu in one piece? Can he persuade the Resistance fighters to confide in him?And can he successfully evade the Italian army…? BOUNCER’S BLENHEIM is the second book in the Gus Beaumont Aviation Thrillers series: thrilling, action-packed military adventure novels set during the Second World War.THE GUS BEAUMONT AVIATION THRILLERS SERIES:Book One: Bouncer’s BattleBook Two: Bouncer’s BlenheimBook Three: Bouncer's Butcherbird

“Gritty, passionate and violent . . . a real page-turner and a damn good read. It brings Spartacus—and ancient Rome—to vivid, colorful life.” —Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of FireSink your teeth into the gritty, powerful tale of Spartacus, The Gladiator, a historical thriller that will grip you from the first page to the very last. Written by bestselling novelist Ben Kane, this epic journey delves into the life of Spartacus—from Roman auxiliary and slave to revered gladiator and a symbol of defiance against the most potent army of the era.Step onto the unforgiving sands of the gladiatorial arena and experience the brutality and raw energy of combat at its most primal. Witness the audacious bid for freedom led by Spartacus and his band of gladiators as they risk everything to break free from their shackles and challenge their oppressors—the mighty, ever-expanding Roman Empire.Spartacus’s tale isn’t just a story of rebellion; it’s an exploration of humanity, resilience, love, and sacrifice, set against the historic grandeur of ancient Rome.Charged with emotion and vivid color, this novel will transport you back in time to the underbelly of the Roman Empire—a journey that’s as thrilling as it is enlightening. Enjoy a fresh perspective of the legend that is Spartacus, one that goes deeper than ever before, uncovering the man at the heart of the myth.“You’ll swear you hear the thunder of the Coliseum and the roar of the lions in the pit!” —James Rollins“A compulsive, relentless story, vividly recounted in muscular prose.” —The Daily Telegraph (UK)“Powerful . . . The quest for freedom against overwhelming odds is just the beginning.” —Library Journal

The sweeping, rags to riches page-turner about the Hardacre family. Follow generations of the Hardacres from Victorian times to the 1950s.The No. 1 international bestseller that has captivated generations of readers. This is the original spellbinding blockbuster that inspired the new television period drama series The Hardacres.Hard-working but poor, Sam Hardacre struggles to make ends meet. But he has ambitions for a far better life for himself and his family. Through drive and determination he builds a business empire and amasses a fortune. But the Hardacres discover that money doesn't always buy happiness.Sam's wife, Mary began life as a penniless street urchin. It's a far cry from her new role as mistress of a grand house in Yorkshire. Their sons, Joe and Harry, bring them both joy and heartache. Meanwhile, daughter Jane is born into a life of privilege, with no experience of their earlier poverty. These three siblings and their offspring will know love and hate, passion and tragedy.The lives of the Hardacres are shaped by the extraordinary events of the Boer War, the Great War, the Wall Street Crash, the Second World War, Hitler's Germany and the London Blitz. This sweeping family saga will keep you gripped until the last page.Hardacre by CL Skelton is the novel that inspired the TV period drama series, The Hardacres. While there are some differences in characters and plot between the original novel and the TV series, we are sure that readers and viewers alike will be spellbound by the gripping story of the Hardacre family.Praise for the bestselling Hardacre:'History comes alive ... innocents, rascals and middling humans - an authentic bunch to set against tempestuous times.' Publishers Weekly'This skillfully written, always entertaining family saga ... rich in plot, pace and character ... polished storytelling.' Newsagent and Bookshop'The best family saga since Penmarric.' Manchester Evening News

For fans of Kate Morton and Daphne Du Maurier comes the tale of a woman enchanted by the past until it threatens her future. The Portrait is a captivating debut filled with new love, old secrets, and a mysterious missing woman, all set against the vibrancy of 19th-century London and the construction of the Crystal Palace."Atmospheric and gripping, The Portrait deftly weaves Victorian details, Brontë-esque romance, and riveting suspense." -Emily Inouye Huey, author of Beneath the Wide Silk SkyEvery work of art tells a story. And every story has its secrets.London, 1850. Iris Sheffield has plenty of people to worry about in her life: Hope, the ailing younger sister for whom Iris feels responsible. Winston, Iris's fiancé, who is consumed with his work. And James, the handsome but arrogant artist painting Iris’s portrait, with whom she is forced to spend countless, awkward hours.But when Iris finds the diary and photograph of a mysterious young woman, she can’t stop wondering who the woman is and what has become of her. The more questions Iris asks, the more she suspects someone does not want her to discover the answers.Exploring themes of sisterly bonds, familial obligations, and the lengths we go to for those we love, The Portrait illustrates the surprising and frightening ways a work of art can tell a story.