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'I am astonished by Natalie Kyriacou's wit, writing, and compassion. Nature's Last Dance startles and electrifies' Paul Hawken, author of five NYT Bestsellers, including Drawdown

'The most breathtaking reminder of the wild and miraculous waking dream that is our natural world' Trent Dalton

'A lyrical call to awaken our love for the wild before the music stops' Dame Christiana Figueres

Across the planet, conservationists are locked in a high-stakes battle with the ghost of a drug lord and his herd of hippos. Scientists are fighting to save a flightless bird that romances rocks. Unconventional animals are upending 21st century beauty standards, and financiers are betting on whale poo to make its debut on Wall Street.

This is a story of survival and extinction, of life and death, of curiosity and perversion, of unimaginable joy and harrowing sorrow. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly unfolding mass extinction event, Nature's Last Dance takes readers across hunting grounds, through jungles and oceans, inside communities, through courtrooms, and into the heart of battles to survive against all odds.

'This book is full of quirky stories that will not only entertain but inspire change' Woman's Day'Leans into curiosity and hope, while also mourning the damage done' The Guardian'Kyriacou brings a bold, fresh voice that speaks to the heart and the head' Judy Slatyer'With biting wit and boundless curiosity, Kyriacou brings both levity and urgency to one of the greatest crises of our time' Cristiana Mittermeier

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY'GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA' DAILY MAIL'PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT' NATALIE JENNER

From the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.

May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium…

1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.

Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves…

A Most Anticipated title by: Good Housekeeping, Washington Post, E! News, Bookpage, CrimeReads, Readers Digest, Popsugar, The EveryGirl, Sunset Magazine and more.

'A great choice for fans of historical European settings, the power of women, and the fringes of the paranormal' Booklist Starred Review'Steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion' Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestseller of The Maid'Breathtaking' Pam Jenoff'Smart and seductive' Fiona Davis'An explosive, immersive, time-bomb of a novel' Laurie Lico Albanese'Mesmerizing, seductive and absolutely irresistible' Hank Phillippi Ryan'An evocative and delicious read with a mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night' Madeline Martin'A Victorian whodunit crackling with tension and lavished with ambiance' Heather Webb

A New York Times Bestseller March 2023

THE BEWITCHING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY – OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD

Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse...

Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artefacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?

As Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever...

Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.

A Delia Online Book of the Month

'I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading of love and adventure, all liberally dusted with enchantment' Historical Novel Society

‘I was spellbound by this story’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward

‘Ancient magic, sunken treasure, and a gorgeous Italian setting connect past to present in this thrilling and tender adventure’ Anna Rasche, author of The Stone Witch of Florence

‘Immersive and lush, The Amalfi Curse is Sarah Penner at the top of her game’ Rachel Hawkins, author of The Heiress

‘Penner’s latest is her best yet... pure magic!’ Katy Hays, author of The Cloisters

‘An atmospheric and spellbinding tale... stunning’ Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana

The Amalfi Curse was a New York Times Bestseller w/c 18/05/2025

THE BEWITCHING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY – OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD

Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse...

Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artefacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?

As Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever...

Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.

A Delia Online Book of the Month

'I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading of love and adventure, all liberally dusted with enchantment' Historical Novel Society

‘I was spellbound by this story’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward

‘Ancient magic, sunken treasure, and a gorgeous Italian setting connect past to present in this thrilling and tender adventure’ Anna Rasche, author of The Stone Witch of Florence

‘Immersive and lush, The Amalfi Curse is Sarah Penner at the top of her game’ Rachel Hawkins, author of The Heiress

‘Penner’s latest is her best yet... pure magic!’ Katy Hays, author of The Cloisters

‘An atmospheric and spellbinding tale... stunning’ Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana

The Amalfi Curse was a New York Times Bestseller w/c 18/05/2025

Inspired by true stories, The Woman in the White Kimono illuminates a searing portrait of one woman torn between her culture and her heart, and another woman on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.

Japan, 1957. Seventeen-year-old Naoko Nakamura’s prearranged marriage secures her family’s status in their traditional Japanese community. However, Naoko has fallen for an American sailor and to marry him would bring great shame upon her entire family. When it’s learned Naoko carries the sailor’s child, she’s cast out in disgrace and forced to make unimaginable choices with consequences that will ripple across generations. 

America, present day. Tori Kovač, caring for her dying father, finds a letter containing a shocking revelation. Setting out to learn the truth, Tori’s journey leads her to a remote seaside village in Japan where she must confront the demons of the past to pave a way for redemption. 

'Cinematic, deeply moving, and beautifully written' Carol Mason'An elegant testament to the tenacity of hope' Kelli Estes'Shines a light on a dark chapter of Japanese history' Booklist'Lush and masterful' Karen Dionne'Moving and cinematic' Toronto Star'One I am sure many book clubs will immensely enjoy' New Books Magazine

Dave Rowntree, drummer and founder member of Blur, brought his camera along to all of the band’s first adventures. He used it to capture insider moments: close-up and personal pictures of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and himself in the thrilling early stages of the band’s rise to the top. Here are photographs from Blur’s debut tours of America and Japan, in the studio in the UK, playing games in the tour bus, larking around backstage, messing about in hotel rooms, at video shoots, with fans and friends. A one-of-its kind document of what it’s really like to be in a young band during the vital first few years, when everything is new, romantic and fresh.

With hundreds of previously unseen photographs, a personal foreword and detailed quotes of memories attached to the images, No One You Know is a unique visual insight into the first few years of one of Britain’s most successful and well-loved bands, from one of the only four people who knows what it was really like.

When 25-year-old Emelie is found murdered in her Stockholm apartment the same week her ex-partner is released from prison, it feels like an open and shut case for Detective Vanessa Frank. Who else would launch such a frenzied attack on the young woman?

But Frank suspects there is something they’re missing. Could the killing be linked to the rising online movement of men who want to punish women, the so-called ‘incels’? When a survivor of brutal sexual assault comes forward, Frank uncovers more about this shadowy group who, in their own words, have weaponised the gender war and will stop at nothing to make themselves heard.

Desperate to stop any further attacks, Frank escalates the investigation when a music festival intended to be a safe space for women becomes a potential target.

'A real page-turner, from the first to the last page' Camilla Lāckberg'Irresistible reading' David Lagercrantz, author of The Girl in the Spider’s Web - Millennium series by Stieg Larsson'He never lets go of the reader’s desire to know just how the hell this is going to go' Fredrik Backman, best-selling author of A Man Called Ove'He absorbs the reader so you can’t stop reading' Inga-Lill Mosander

'A great adventure, the dark twists of this book remain long after the cover is closed. Not to mention it has a spectacular cast of characters for any Tudor history buff. Williams has written yet another book that cannot be put down' Adele Jordan

'Pacy, absorbing and intelligent' Chris Lloyd

England 1562. Elizabeth's court is besieged by scandal and Catholic plots, when a young German prince arrives in England claiming to be the son of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves - and so the rightful King. His letters, looks, and jewels seem to prove his case.

As a poison spreads and old secrets unravel, Doctor John Dee and his apprentice, Margaretta, must uncover the truth behind the prince's origins.

Their investigation spans England and German as they uncover forbidden love, revenge, betrayal and a plot against the Tudor Dynasty. But will they uncover the truth in time to save the queen's throne?

'A brilliant and completely addictive read' Ruth Hogan'[A] dazzling debut' Good Housekeeping'A powerful read' Prima

Three women controlled by one man – their charismatic husband Elijah, leader of their cult who dictates every aspect of life in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon. But cracks have begun to form in the community’s idyllic facade, and Elijah’s increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.

A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women, The Wives of Halcyon asks questions about how we perceive faith and family.

‘A gripping page-turner which celebrates the strength and resilience of women’ Carole Hailey‘An astonishing and extraordinary debut’ Charlie Carroll‘A fascinating story’ Ilona Bannister‘An extraordinary debut novel’ Anne Cater‘A stunningly written, powerful tale of power and control, and what happens when people lose themselves in the face of cohersion’ Jessica Ryn‘I loved this fierce and perceptive book’ Janet Ellis‘Masterfully crafted narrative about strength, solidarity and faith’ Ruby Sloane, @xrubyreadsx‘An enthralling tale of female strength. One of the best books I’ve read this year’ Matina Tzoumerka, @breathing_pages‘Uniquely compelling and profound’ Poppy Smith, @poppysreads‘Absolutely gripping, with unforgettable characters I'm still thinking about... This novel took my breath away’ Seth Insua‘A needle sharp contemporary fable that consumed me. It is unflinching. It is brutal. It is tender. And it lingers long after the covers close’ Lucy Rose'A MUST-read for every book club! With strong female leads and an unputdownable story... an incredible debut that will have you hooked from start to finish' The London Girls Book Club, @londongirlsbookclub_

Three couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway to die for in this atmospheric and gripping locked-room thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.

What could be more restful, more restorative, than a weekend getaway with family and friends? Especially in an isolated luxury cabin in the woods, complete with spectacular views, a hot tub and a personal chef. The reviews are stellar.

But a deadly storm is brewing. The owner seems just a little too present. The chef reveals that the beautiful house has a spine-tingling history. And the guests have their own complicated pasts, with secrets that run blood deep. The perfect weekend is about to turn into a nightmare.

‘Packed with tension and twists’ Gilly Macmillan‘If you pick up just one thriller this year make it this one’ Heather Gudenkauf‘Breathtaking’ Kirkus, starred review‘Riveting’ Booklist‘Tense’ BuzzFeed‘Sure to keep you up at night’ E!News‘Enthralling’ The Crack

Finding the battered body of a young boy was not unusual in Bloody Mary’s cruel England. However, the stabbed tongue, a false seal and strange letter implicate Princess Elizabeth, threatening to bring down the Tudor Dynasty.

Doctor John Dee and his secret apprentice, Margaretta, using his brilliant mind and her strange abilities, embark on a perilous journey to solve this brutal murder. Before their work can really begin, another body is found.

As Dee and Margaretta delve deeper into their investigation, they uncover a web of deceit, political intrigue and treachery that threatens to engulf them both. When more bodies are discovered and arrests are made, time is running out. With rumours of witchcraft and treason swirling around them, can they untangle the mystery before it’s too late?

‘Engaging and compelling’ Mark Ellis‘A rollicking tale with just the right pinches of sex and humour’ Shots Magazine‘The beginning of a wonderfully different Tudor crime fiction series’ Alis Hawkins‘A wonderful debut’ Jules Swain‘Absolutely spellbinding… alive with atmosphere and realism’ Chris Lloyd‘Entertaining and immersive’ Historical Novel Society

Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2025

'Clever, funny, ingenious and endearing' Lissa Evans'The most audacious plot ever... gritty, engrossing and great fun' Beth Morrey'A great story, fast, dramatic, funny, full of the sounds and smells of Elizabethan London' Andy Hamilton

It’s 1593, Elizabeth I is Queen and everyone is terrified of the worst outbreak of plague in a generation. Shakespeare has only written six plays and is lagging behind his friend Christopher Marlowe, London’s leading playwright.

When Marlowe is stabbed to death in mysterious circumstances, rumours abound – but the one that won’t go away is that Shakespeare did it to remove his greatest rival. Will is determined to clear his name, and teams up with his old flame, Marlowe’s sister Ann, who has plenty of secrets of her own.

In their search to solve the crime, Will and Ann uncover a dark world of treachery, murder, and corruption – which in turn provides Shakespeare with scenes and characters which will appear in his greatest plays. Murder Most Foul is a dark, witty and fast-paced novel, from one of Britain’s best-loved screenwriters.

'An ingenious, funny and erudite thriller' John O'Farrell'Funny, thrilling and full of wonderful easter eggs for Shakespearean theatre fans... a treat from start to finish' David Greig

When Dr. John Watson takes lodgings in Baker Street with the quirky consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, they are both quickly drawn into a mysterious case that has left Scotland Yard baffled. A man is found dead in a south London house, his face a mask of horror, but there are no signs of violence. Meanwhile a mysterious word has been written in blood on the wall and through Sherlock Holmes’ observations and deductions, they uncover a tragic tale of love and revenge.

The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice's Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan PoeGrimm Fairy TalesThe AwakeningMrs DallowayGulliver’s TravelsThe Castle of OtrantoSilas MarnerHard Times

'If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.'

Meet Emma Woodhouse: handsome, clever, and rich.

Our dear protagonist, a victim to the hubris of youth, takes delight from meddling in the romantic affairs of others, but soon these playful escapades unravel and ensnare her - until, inevitably, she is but a helpless player trapped in her own game.

Here, in her fourth novel, Jane Austen applies her caustic wit to ideas of decorum, marriage, gender, and social status.

'A fascinating look into a part of marine life that is essential to humanity’s very existence and future' Sturla Henriksen, Former Ocean Advisor to United Nations Global Compact and author

'Plankton are the silent saviours of our ocean, essential for its health and its well-being. This book reveals their origins at the very beginnings of life on Earth, their extraordinary diversity, exceptional beauty, and vital functions for assuring life as we know it on our planet' Chris Bowler, Biologist

'Finally, a book that showcases the diversity and wonder of some of the earth’s smallest and most important creatures – the plankton' Abigail McQuatters-Gollop, Professor of Marine Conservation

Vincent Doumeizel uncovers the hidden connections between these largely unknown organisms and life on our planet. Readers will be surprised to discover that plankton represents 90% of ocean biomass and is the source of life on our planet. It is responsible for oxygen, our rains, the rocks, our cliffs, our food, as well as our climate. The Power of Plankton explores plankton’s unlimited horizon for innovation...

'There are more plankton in the ocean than stars in the sky. Despite their exceptional biodiversity and the critical roles they play in the global ecosystem, plankton are greatly under-represented in international discussions pertaining to the sustainable blue economy. This book takes readers to a better understanding of why plankton is key to a resilient future for all' Peter Thomson, UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean

'A sharp and insightful exploration of some of the world's most overlooked wonders, The Power of Plankton reveals how the smallest organisms may hold some of our biggest solutions to climate change' Natalie Kyriacou OAM, Author, Founder & Chair at My Green World

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY'GLORIOUSLY GOTHIC, DELIGHTFULLY ATMOSPHERIC SLICE OF VICTORIANA' DAILY MAIL'PENNER HAS CRAFTED ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL THAT IS MAGICALLY EVEN BETTER THAN HER DEBUT' NATALIE JENNER

From the author of the intoxicating bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes an entrancing exploration of the blurred lines between truth and illusion and the grave risks women take to avenge the ones they love.

May mercy be upon the man who finds himself the enemy of a vengeful medium…

1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.

Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves…

A Most Anticipated title by: Good Housekeeping, Washington Post, E! News, Bookpage, CrimeReads, Readers Digest, Popsugar, The EveryGirl, Sunset Magazine and more.

'A great choice for fans of historical European settings, the power of women, and the fringes of the paranormal' Booklist Starred Review'Steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion' Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestseller of The Maid'Breathtaking' Pam Jenoff'Smart and seductive' Fiona Davis'An explosive, immersive, time-bomb of a novel' Laurie Lico Albanese'Mesmerizing, seductive and absolutely irresistible' Hank Phillippi Ryan'An evocative and delicious read with a mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night' Madeline Martin'A Victorian whodunit crackling with tension and lavished with ambiance' Heather Webb

A New York Times Bestseller March 2023