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Many writers jostle for position at the top of the historical crime fiction tree, but for many aficionados one novelist has maintained an assured premium position for quite some time: the British writer CJ Sansom. His sprawling, exuberant & brilliantly organised novels featuring the wily hunchbacked lawyer Matthew Shardlake are particular favourites of those who seek something a little more ambitious in the field, & it's not hard to see why. Most of Sansoms novels (which include Dissolution, Sovereign, Dark Fire & Revelation) seem positively operatic in their sheer scale, & the vividness of which Tudor England is covered by the author makes most other writing in the genre seem footling. At over 600 pages, the new book, Heartstone, is one of his most imposing, but after a challenging, slowish start (something frequently attempted by Sansom -- like many good writers, he often demands a certain patience from his readers), the customary comprehensive grip is rigorously maintained. The invasion of France mounted by Henry VIII has been a disaster, &, in retaliation, an imposing French fleet is making preparations to cross the Channel. At Portsmouth, the English navy is readying itself for the battle of its life, & at Henry's autocratic direction, a massive militia army is being raised. Engl&, reeling under the debasing of its currency to pay for the war, is suffering crippling inflation & economic meltdown. (If the thought of Britain's involvement in controversial foreign wars while suffering an economic crisis might remind the reader of a few contemporary parallels, there is little doubt that is exactly what CJ Sansom intends.) Against this tumultuous backdrop, the lawyer Matthew Shardlake is presented with a difficult case via an elderly servant of Queen Catherine Parr which will plunge him into the labyrinthine toils of the King's Court of Wards. Shardlakes job is to look into wrongs which have been done to the young ward Hugh Curteys by a Hampshire landowner, & (as is customary with most cases involving Shardlake) violent death is soon on the agenda, as the threat of war lours. Readers of CJ Sansom will know exactly what to expect here, & all the usual pleasures afforded by this massively talented writer are satisfyingly on offer. If Heartstone is not quite vintage Sansom, that is perhaps because the author has set (and maintained) such a high standard. But what the novel provides in terms of reach & achievement is streets ahead of most of his contemporaries. ...

At over 600 pages, the new book, Heartstone, is one of his most imposing, but after a challenging, slowish start (something frequently attempted by Sansom -- like many good writers, he often demands a certain patience from his readers), the customary comprehensive grip is rigorously maintained. The invasion of France mounted by Henry VIII has been a disaster, &, in retaliation, an imposing French fleet is making preparations to cross the Channel. At Portsmouth, the English navy is readying itself for the battle of its life, & at Henry's autocratic direction, a massive militia army is being raised. Engl&, reeling under the debasing of its currency to pay for the war, is suffering crippling inflation & economic meltdown. (If the thought of Britain's involvement in controversial foreign wars while suffering an economic crisis might remind the reader of a few contemporary parallels, there is little doubt that is exactly what CJ Sansom intends.) Against this tumultuous backdrop, the lawyer Matthew Shardlake is presented with a difficult case via an elderly servant of Queen Catherine Parr which will plunge him into the labyrinthine toils of the King's Court of Wards. Shardlakes job is to look into wrongs which have been done to the young ward Hugh Curteys by a Hampshire landowner, & (as is customary with most cases involving Shardlake) violent death is soon on the agenda, as the threat of war lours. ...

Summer, 1545. England is at war. Henry VIIIs invasion of France has gone badly wrong, & a massive French fleet is preparing to sail across the Channel... Meanwhile, Matthew Shardlake is given an intriguing legal case by an old servant of Queen Catherine Parr. Asked to investigate claims of ?monstrous wrongs? committed against his young ward, Hugh Curteys, by Sir Nicholas Hobbey, Shardlake & his assistant Barak journey to Portsmouth. There, Shardlake also intends to investigate the mysterious past of Ellen Fettiplace, a young woman incarcerated in the Bedlam. Once in Portsmouth, Shardlake & Barak find themselves in a city preparing for war. The mysteries surrounding the Hobbey family & the events that destroyed Ellens family nineteen years before, involve Shardlake in reunions both with an old friend & an old enemy close to the throne. Soon events will converge on board one of the kings great warships gathered in Portsmouth harbour, waiting to sail out & confront the approaching French fleet. ...

Summer, 1545. England is at war. Henry VIII's invasion of France has gone badly wrong, & a massive French fleet is preparing to sail across the Channel. Meanwhile, Matthew Shardlake is given an intriguing legal case by an old servant of Queen Catherine Parr. Asked to investigate claims of 'monstrous wrongs' committed by Sir Nicholas Hobbey against his young ward, Hugh Curteys, Shardlake & his assistant Barak journey to Portsmouth. There, Shardlake also intends to investigate the mysterious past of Ellen Fettiplace, a young women incarcerated in the Bedlam. ...

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, & everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the Heartstopper series. Nick & Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, & Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house.. . But with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change? Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick & Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. Contains discussions around mental health & eating disorders, & sexual references.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781444957655 •†Author:   Alice Oseman •†Publisher:   Hachette Children's Group •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 336 •†Dimensions:† 23.4 x 15.3 cm ...

Books Young Adult Books Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series! Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, & everything that happens in between: this is the third volume of the bestselling Heartstopper series.  Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's even found the courage to come out to his mum. But coming out isn't just something that happens once
- there's Nick's older brother, & a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends & family
- & life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, Charlie & Nick will need each other more than ever before.

Includes:: exclusive Tao/ Elle mini-comic! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444952773 • Author: Alice Oseman • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.3 x 2.44 cm



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Books Young Adult Books Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series! Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, & everything that happens in between: this is the fourth volume of the bestselling Heartstopper series.  Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Charlie's beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick's been feeling the same, but he's got a lot on his mind
- not least coming out to his dad & the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As summer turns to autumn & a new school year begins, Charlie & Nick are about to learn a lot about what love means.

Includes:: exclusive Teachers mini-comic! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444952797 • Author: Alice Oseman • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 3 cm


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In this remarkable collection, the most respected journalists of seven decades describe the greatest Olympic & Paralympic moments that took place before their eyes. A fascinating mix of personal achievements & unexpected drama, the articles delve into the stories behind the headlines to bring the moment & its context vividly to life. ...

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