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And Time Stood Still Birds Through Irish Eyes Book of Kells Calm the Soul Celebrating What Truly...
Alice Taylor Anthony McGeehan Bernard Meehan Poor Clares Irish Hospice Foundation N
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Alice has known, loved, Watching birds is a growing In this slip-cased edition, The Poor Clares is an Second volume of the Powers
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and lost many people
throughout her life.
pastime for many people.
Lavishly illustrated and
the glories of the Book of
Kells are represented for
enclosed order based in
Nuns’ Island Galway. In this
Irish Whiskey Short Story
Collection. Edited by Roisin
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Here she tells how she
coped with the emptiness
engrossingly narrated, this
book is the birds’ moment
today’s readers, including
59 full-size reproductions
book of meditations and
prayers they draw on simple
Ingle with a foreword by Maeve
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she felt when they died. and, for some, perhaps of complete pages of the prayer ideas to nourish the theIrish Hospice Foundation.
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Children of Castletown... Civic Guard Mutiny Crocodile by the Door Curse of Reason Dark Times, Decent Men
Sarah Connolly-Carew Brian McCarthy Selina Guinness Enda Delaney Neil Richardson
9781845887506 €25.00 9781781170458 €14.99 9781844881574 €19.99 9780717154159 €19.99 9781847172976 €19.99
Castletown House, Kildare, In 1922 Michael Collins and A crash course in farming, Tells of the last great famine In this poignant yet detailed
was Ireland’s largest private the provisional government human tragedy, and the in Western European history. book, award winning author
residence. Now owned by faced the first major threat challenge of dragging a Uses both first hand accounts Neil Richardson documents
the State, it operates as a to the security of the new quasi-feudal estate at the and writings by contemporary veterans’ stories with
tourist attraction, but in state in the process of edge of Dublin into the historians to give a complete personal interviews, military
this book you will hear what replacing the RIC in the wake twenty-first century. picture of the tragedy. records, diaries and letters.
really happened in this of the War of Independence.
stunning mansion.
Exploring English 3 GAA v Douglas Hyde Graves Are Walking His Grace is Displeased Illustrated Weather Eye
Augustine Martin Cormac Moore John Kelly Clara Cullen Brendan McWilliams
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First published in 1967, this On 13 November 1938, The first new authoritative John Charles McQuaid was a Brendan McWilliams column,
poetry anthology appears President Douglas Hyde account of the Irish Famine voluminous correspondent. Weather Eye, published daily
again in an exact facsimile attended a soccer match for the general reader for Through astute selection for almost two decades in
of the original edition. With between Ireland and over a generation, retold this book gives a flavour of the Irish Times. This
entries from Wordsworth, Poland. The GAA reacted by in a brilliant and the range of his activities selection is complemeted by
Scott, Frost, Eliot, Kinsella, removing him as patron for compassionate way. in educational, health, artwork and photographs.
Yeats, Stephens and Clark. breaking Rule 27. ecclesiastical, political and
international affairs.
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Irish Country Houses Lady Mary’s Notebook... Luggala Days Ma, I’ve Reached for... Moore Street
N David Hicks Sally Clements Robert O’Byrne Martha Long Barry Kennerk
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T David Hicks was granted Fascinating glimpse into life Called ‘the most decorative Sixth volume of memoirs by A fully illustrated behind the
E unprecedented access to
houses and castles, and
in a Georgian home, as well
as some wonderful original
honey-pot in Ireland’,
Luggala is an exquisite
the bestselling author of
Ma, He Sold Me for a Few
scenes look at Dublin's iconic
market district, including
R chronicles the social,
political and architectural
recipes that have stood the
test of time and remain a
eighteenth-century house
with a glittering history of
Cigarettes. Can Martha
finally find love and the
its buildings, people and
industry.
history of Ireland’s country delight to prepare and use inspiring musicians, artists peace she needs to live her Foreword by RTÉ's Joe Duffy.
E houses. or savour today. and writers with its life?
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More Stuff Irish People Love Murder at Ireland’s Eye Murder, Mutiny and Mayhem Poet, Madman, Scoundrel Polish Irishman
Murphy & O’Dea Michael Sheridan Joe O’Shea David Slattery Patrick Quigley
9781847173553 €9.99 9781842235287 €12.99 9781847172990 €12.99 9781871305708 €15.00 9781908308238 €19.95
Yet more essential insights into Sheridan continues his series The Blackest-Hearted Villains 189 Unusual Irish Lives. Casimir Markievicz was a
all that the Irish hold dear, of Irish historical true crime, from Irish History. Fresh and witty take on Irish Polish count who fell in love
from innocent traditions and bringing some of the most This book is about the Irish history, taking in famous, with Ireland’s Joan of Arc.
mildly eccentric peculiarities heinous crimes in Irish history slavers, grave-robbers, infamous and not-so-famous An accomplished painter,
to stuff that’s just downright to the publics attention once duellists, conmen, drug-lords (but very interesting) playwright, director, actor
daft! again. From the author of and killers who wreaked characters in Irish history. and bon vivant, this is the
Murder at Shandy Hall. havoc around the world. Count's unforgettable and
enthralling story.
Small Lives Suddenly, While Abroad Two Pints Viper - Life & Crimes Where God Hides
Aoife O’Connor David Blake Knox Roddy Doyle Mick McCaffrey Liam Lawton
9780717154623 €29.99 9781848402003 €16.99 9780224097819 €7.99 9781908023582 €12.99 9781444743142 €15.99
Drawn from various Story of 32 Irish merchant Inspired by a year’s worth of The extraordinary story of Explores the path to
collections of the National seamen captured and news, Two Pints distils the Ireland’s most recognisable understanding God’s
Library of Ireland, Small enslaved by Nazis during essence of Roddy Doyle’s and notorious criminal, presence and poses the
Lives offers an eclectic World War II. Fascinating comic genius. This book shares Martin Foley. From the question of how we find
survey of Irish childhood and tragic story of hardship the concision of a collection bestselling author of Cocaine spiritual consolation in
as captured by the camera. and struggle that has for of poems, and the timing of a Wars and Irish Scissor Sisters. challenging times.
too long remained hidden. virtuoso comedian.
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Ambiguous Republic Bad Pharma Big Lie Good Room Inspector Minihan Makes...
Diarmaid Ferriter Ben Goldacre Gene Kerrigan David McWilliams Bridget O’Donnell T
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Diarmaid Ferriter turns his How Drug Companies Mislead Gene Kerrigan delves deep How Ireland ended up in a Compelling story of Irish
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attention to the key years of
the 1970s, when after half a
Doctors and Harm Patients.
Goldacre puts the global
into the muddy waters of
the property boom and
debtors' prison – and how
we can break free.
inspector Jeremiah Minahan,
who turned private detective,
O
century of independence,
questions were being asked
pharmaceutical industry
under the microscope.
crash, the chaos in the
banks, the euro crisis and
Ireland's leading popular
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about the old ways of doing From the bestselling author the intervention by the of austerity in Ireland - and interested in shielding their
things. of Bad Science. Troika. offers an alternative path. own positions than London’s
child prostitutes.
Is It Just Me? Moranthology Mortality Murray Christmas Possessed of a Past
Miranda Hart Caitlin Moran Christopher Hitchens Various Artists Raymond Bell
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Miranda Hart laments on Proof that Caitlin can The world’s greatest A unique collection of Possessed of a Past is a
the horrors of growing up actually be ‘quite chatty’ contrarian confronts his original songs and seasonal treasure trove, a fine
and offers her younger about many things. Follow own death, as he battles classics, as well as retrospective and a
self some essential advice up to the bestselling How cancer,in this brave and inspirational readings from comprehensive guide to
on grappling with life’s to Be a Woman. unforgettable book. From some truly inspired the work of Ireland’s
unexpected perils and the author of Hitch-22 and individuals. Proceeds going greatest living writer, John
blunders. Arguably. to AWARE. Banville.
Quo Vadis? Untouchables Up the Republic We Have a Good Time... Winter Journal
Mary McAleese Shane Ross & Nick Webb Edited by Fintan O’Toole Maeve Higgins Paul Auster
9781856077866 €19.99 9781844882779 €16.99 9780571289004 €14.99 9781444743401 €15.99 9780571283217 €14.99
Written by a highly respected The people who helped From the number one Maeve directs her laser sharp Winter Journal is Paul
public figure who served as wreck Ireland - and are still bestselling author of Ship and idiosyncratic humour Auster's unforgettable
Irelands President for 14 running the show. An exposé of Fools and Enough is onto being a regular human account of the abandonment
years, Quo Vadis? is a timely of the Official Ireland that Enough, a collection of girl in today’s world. This of his family by his father,
contribution to the ongoing continues to hold the pieces from prominent book is unflinchingly honest, told from the point
debate within the global country back. From the thinkers addressing the wry and laugh out loud of view of his mother.
church on where we are authors of Wasters. financial crisis in Ireland. funny.
going, or Quo Vadis?
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All in My Head Bull Champions League Dreams Cliffs of Insanity Dave Gallagher
Lar Corbett John Hayes Rafa Benitez Keith Duggan Matt Elliott
9781848271463 €19.99 9781471100925 €21.99 9780755364282 €15.99 9781848271302 €17.99 9781869509682 €14.99
One of the most electrifying The story of a giant of a Stimulating and deeply A fascinating insight into An Irish immigrant, Gallaher
players the game of hurling man, and a rugby legend insightful football narrative the people and the places captained the 1905 All Black
has ever seen, a three-time who is of the people. The which focuses on the at the centre of the surfing team – the first New Zealand
All Star and winner of Bull tells his story of graft legendary manager’s dramatic scene which has developed national rugby team to tour
‘Player of the Year’ in 2010. and glory for Ireland and six Champions League in recent years along the United Kingdom and
This is Corbett’s revealing Munster. campaigns with Liverpool. Ireland's west coast. North America. Only one
and controversial story. game controversially lost out
of 35 played.
El Clásico Great and the Good My Journey My Liverpool Story Open Book: My Autobiography
Richard Fitzpatrick John Giles Jim Stynes Steven Gerrard Darren Clarke
9781408158791 €15.99 9781444743623 €28.00 9781844883028 €16.99 9780755363940 €23.99 9781444757989 €23.99
An investigation of the Ireland’s leading football In 2009, AFL legend and Stunning illustrated celebration Open Champion Clarke tells
intrigue, politics and culture pundit and legend of the former Dublin footballer, Jim of Steven’s Liverpool career, the gripping and moving story
behind El Clásico - the game looks back on more Stynes was diagnosed with complete with more then 250 of his life with passion. He
hardfought,long-running than fifty years of football. cancer and given less than a colour photographs and includes entertaining stories of
contest between two of the He poses the age-old year to live. He died in March intriguing commentary from life on tour as he speaks
most powerful and popular question of what makes a 2012. This is his legacy. A the man who is a hero to candidly and with his
clubs in world football- player good and what makes moving, inspiring story of a Liverpool fans worldwide. trademark warmth and
Barcelona and Real Madrid. one great? life lived fearlessly. humour.
Outsider Roars from the Back... There is an ‘F’ in Hurling Wayne Rooney: My Decade Winners All
Geordan Murphy Stewart Kinney Aidan Lenehan Wayne Rooney Anne Holland
9781844882793 €21.99 9781845967833 €17.99 9780957207219 €14.99 9780007476527 €16.99 9781847173126 €19.99
One of the most popular Absorbing, amusing and at Tells the story of how a First hand account of Wayne Tells the stories not just of
members of Ireland's Golden times moving collection of Galway man came to north Rooney’s 10 years playing at the horses, but also of their
Generation of rugby players, tales that give a rare insight Dublin and got a football area the highest level in English bloodlines, of the people
and arguably the most into the camaraderie that interested in the game of football and for the behind their breeding and
naturally gifted. This is the exists between players at the hurling starting at the lowest biggest club in the world. training and of the jockeys
frank and vivid telling of his top of their game. level - the F grade - and how who rode them to their
unusual career.. they have transformed. successes.
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Boy at the Gate Camp David Country Girl Everybody Matters Joseph Anton
Danny Ellis David Walliams Edna O’Brien Mary Robinson Salman Rushdie H
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Written with warmth and Often described as 'a bundle An astonishingly honest Mary has spent her life in A compelling and frank
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humour, a searingly honest, of contradictions', David has and compelling memoir pursuit of a fairer world. account of one of the
often harrowing account of disarmed people by being from one of the greatest Here she reveals what lies most extraordinary stories
a young boy's struggle to camp and a ladykiller, a names in twentieth century behind the vision, strength in recent literary history -
survive orphanage life, and hedonist and a sportsman, literature. In Country Girl and determination that has Salman Rushdie and the
an inspiring testament to aloof and warm. This is his you come face to face with helped her to achieve so fatwa.
the healing power of music story told in his unique a literary life of high much for human rights
and love. voice. drama and contemplation. around the globe.
Just Mary Kick Against the Pricks Memory Man My Animals & Other Family Rod - The Autobiography
Mary O’Rourke David Norris Jimmy Magee Claire Balding Rod Stewart
9780717154098 €19.99 9781848271340 €23.99 9780717153527 €16.99 9780670922901 €14.99 9781780890531 €17.99
From one of the most David Norris is one of From the longest serving 'I had spent most of my Long-awaited autobiography
successful and influential Ireland’s most popular, sports broadcaster in the childhood thinking I was a of one of Rock's true
women in Irish publlic life colourful and charismatic English speaking world dog, and suspect I had megastars. From his humble
comes a memoir that is public figures. Not a man to comes a frank, open and aged in dog years. Horses British roots to his hellraising
frank, newsworthy and fun shy away from controversy, honest book full of and dogs were my family years and decades touring
and like the woman herself, this is his honest, revealing anecdotes, humour and and my friends. This is their the world as a solo
warm and open. autobiography. poignancy. story as much as it is mine'. performer.
Rory Gallagher Small Steps Still Standing Total Recall Waging Heavy Peace
Marcus Connaughton Paul McNeive Paul O’Grady Arnold Schwarzenegger Neil Young
9781848891531 €19.99 9780955029899 €14.99 9780593069400 €17.99 9781849839723 €16.99 9780670921720 €16.99
Compelling testament to The remarkable story of how Paul O'Grady shot to fame Schwarzenegger's Total Music icon Neil Young tells
the musical life of a shy and Paul turned a tragic accident, via his finest comic creation, Recall is a larger-than-life the story of his remarkable
retiring working-class hero, where he lost his legs as a the blonde bombsite Lily portrait of his illustriou and career - a kaleidoscopic
distinguished by his 20-year-old, into a life of Savage.This is the third controversial and view of personal life and
astounding dexterity on positive achievements - from installment of his rollicking entertaining life in and musical creativity. Includes
acoustic and electric guitar. spearheading €50m business adventures. out of the public eye. 60 integrated photos from
deals to flying helicopters to Young's own collection.
being ‘Bono’.
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Angry Baby Art Book New Edition Book of Everything Brazil Call the Midwife Companion
Arthur Matthews Phaidon Lonely Planet Michael Palin Heidi Thomas
9781444743289 €12.99 9780714864679 €52.00 9781742209630 €18.99 9780297866268 €31.00 9780007490424 €22.99
Follows on from the Angry An accessible, informative and A visual how-to guide for In a new BBC series, Palin The real stories, lives and
Baby’s hugely successful fun A - Z guide to artists. everything tavel filled explores, in his inimitable dramas behind the smash hit
blog and Twitter feed. Updated and expanded with with quirky graphics and way, the vast and disparate BBC series Call The Midwife
This is a toddler’s take 100 new works, including fun facts from the experts nation of Brazil - half a which shows fans how it was
on Ireland’s economic paintings, photographs, at Lonely Planet. continent in size and a brought to the screen.
meltdown. sculptures, video, installations potent mix of races, cultures Official companion to series 1
and performance art. and religions. and 2.
Chronicles of Downton Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler F**K It Therapy Food Lovers Guide From the Ground Up
Abbey Laurence Rees John C Parkin Lonely Planet Fionnuala Fallon
Jessica Fellowes 9780091917647 €17.99 9781781800010 €13.99 9781742205946 €37.00 9781848891272 €24.99
9780007453252 €22.99
A fascinating exploration of This book guides you through Luxurious hardback gift Whether you have a pot on
In a time of change family, the character of the most a six-part process, learning book celebrating the great a balcony or an acre of
friends and honour matter powerful and destructive the principles of F**k It food experiences of the garden, let these gardeners
more than ever…. man in history. Accompanies Training and showing you world, profiling countries inspire you to connect with
It is 1920 and Downton Abbey a new BBC series. how to ease up, let go and and regions and packed nature at a deeper level
is on the brink of a post-war feel the natural flow in your with thematic lists, maps and truly experience your
world. New elements and life. and itineraries. garden and food from the
intrigues thrive as the old ground up.
social binds weaken.
Further Adventures of... Great Adventures Histories of Nations History of the World Inside HBO’s Game of Thrones
Karl Pilkington Lonely Planet Furtado Andrew Marr Bryan Cogman
9780857868862 €17.99 9781742209647 €37.00 9780500251812 €32.40 9780230764309 €16.99 9780575093140 €31.00
Everybody’s favourite idiot Showcases some of the world’s Essays written by a leading From the earliest civilizations An essential read for all the
is back. Safely home from most exciting adventure historian as a ‘self-portrait’ to the twenty-first century, a followers of the hugely
his latest travels, Karl has experiences. This expert of his or her native country, global journey through human successful TV series and books,
decided it is time to share selection includes inspirational defining the characteristics history, published alongside a it includes full coverage of the
his hard-earned wisdom of images, detailed background that embody its sense of BBC television series. From the first two series. Series 3 has
the world. information and practical nationhood. Representing author of The Diamond Queen. been greenlit, causing further
planning tips. 28 differnet countries. interest in Game of Thrones.
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Irish at Home Iron Curtain Isn’t It Well for Ye? Just Getting Started Latin for Gardeners
Jane & Sarah McDonnell Anne Applebaum Colm O’Regan Justin Bieber Lorraine Harrison
9780956700513 €35.00 9781846146626 €19.99 9781848271487 €11.99 9780007449521 €19.99 9781845337315 €14.99
From the modest to the The first book to tell the Everything you always Get your backstage pass at Beautifully illustrated guide
grand, the period and the whole story of life accross wanted to know about the the ready as you go behind unlocks the mysteries of
contemporary, the significant Eastern Europe as it Irish Mammy . . . but were the scenes with Justin Bieber, botanical Latin explaining
landmark to the off- was Stalinised. From the too timid to ask, weren't you in his brand new book – 100% what plant names mean and
thebeaten-track country Pulitzer Prize-winning pet? From the critically official – and discover what the descriptive clues they
cottage, many houses, all author of Gulag. acclaimed stand-up life is really like as the conceal.
lived in by Irish people, are comedian, columnist and world’s hottest pop star!
the subject of this beautiful broadcaster Colm O’Regan.
book.
Lost at Sea Neutron Walks into a Bar On the Map Phantom Army of Alamein Rock Chronicles
Jon Ronson Science140 Simon Garfield Rick Stroud David Roberts
9781447223900 €14.99 9781444743739 €15.99 9781846685095 €20.99 9781408829103 €20.99 9781844037063 €29.00
Frequently hilarious, Fun, quirky and informative, On The Map will explain The full story of how some Documenting the
sometimes disturbing, always this is a collection of facts, where we've been, how we of Britain's most creative development and impact of
entertaining, these compelling definitions, explanations, got there and where we're men put down their brushes, 250 of the world's most
encounters with people on the biographies and jokes going. This is a book that pencils and cameras to join influential rock acts over the
edge of madness will have you guaranteed to quench a will inspire mapophiles but the rest of the world in the past fifty years. Unique
wondering just what we’re thirst for knowledge, engage even those of us fight against the Nazis and visual encyclopedia of rock
capable of. discovery and humour who stare blankly at an OS played a vital role in the and a must-have reference
that’s out of the ordinary. pathfinder's hieroglyphs. winning of the war. guide for any serious
music fan.
Shakespears’s Restless... Shape of Shit to Come Star Wars Origami U2 360°Tour: Official Story Your Best You
Neil McGregor Alan McArthur Chris Alexander Dylan Jones Courtney & Lennon
9781846146756 €29.00 9780007467464 €10.99 9780761169437 €16.99 9781848093683 €31.00 9780717153930 €16.99
Uncovers the extraordinary We’ve seen the future. 36 Amazing Paper-folding The official, fully endorsed, The Off the Rails duo
stories behind twenty And it’s Shit. Once, we were Projects from a Galaxy Far, inside story of the biggest return with an interactive
objects from Shakespeare's promised a sci-fi future that Far Away.... What could be rock tour of all time: U2's workbook: friendly,
lifetime to re-create his never arrived. But what if it cooler than transforming a 360°. With contributions accessible, achieveable
world and the minds of his really is on the way now? piece of paper into Boba from the band and exclusive advice on looking and
audiences. Fett, Princess Leia, Yoda photographs, this is a true feeling your best.
or R2-D2? collector’s item.
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1356 100 Names 5 Peppermint Grove Astray Backlash
Bernard Cornwell Cecelia Ahern Michelle Jackson Emma Donoghue Lynda La Plante
9780007331857 €14.99 9780007350476 €14.99 9781842235195 €14.99 9781447211952 €14.99 9780857201843 €14.99
Go with God and fight like Thoughtful and unique new Sometimes suburban bliss Enthralling new collection The brilliant new novel
the Devil. A fascinating novel from the phenomenally isn’t all that it seems! As of stories from the author from acclaimed crime
hero and the pursuit of a popular author of PS I Love Ruth Travers leaves Ireland of Room. The characters writer Lynda La Plante -
sword with mythical power You, Time of My Life, Gift for Australia, will there be that roam the pages of author of Prime Suspect
from master storyteller and Thanks for the more for her to discover than Emma Donoghue’s latest and Above Suspicion.
Bernard Cornwell. Memories. barbeques and beaches? Like fact-inspired fictions have
a long hidden family secret. all gone astray.
Bat Black Box Bone Bed Bones Are Forever Casual Vacancy
Jo Nesbo Michael Connelly Patricia Cornwell Kathy Reichs J K Rowling
9781846556005 €15.99 9781409134329 €15.99 9781408703441 €22.99 9780434021147 €15.99 9781408704202 €21.99
The Bat is the legendary Harry Bosch returns to the Kay Scarpetta as you have Gripping new Temperance A big novel about a small
first novel from the worldwide scene of a twenty-year-old never seen her before - a Brennan novel from the town, The Casual Vacancy
phenomenon Jo Nesbo, author crime. And suddenly the must-read for any fans of world class forensic is J.K. Rowling’s first novel
of Headhunters and Phantom. past comes back to haunt the series, or an ideal anthropologist and Number 1 for adults. It is the work of
him in a way he could starting point for new bestselling author of Bare a storyteller like no other.
never have imagined. readers. From the author Bones and Virals.
of Red Mist.
Citadel Dark Water Devil I Know Dominion Driving Home for Christmas
Kate Mosse Helen Moorhouse Claire Kilroy C J Sansom Emma Hannigan
9781409101284 €15.99 9781842235171 €14.99 9780571283422 €14.99 9780230744189 €15.99 9781444743241 €15.99
The third heart stopping Gabriel MacKenzie is a man A bold and disturbing novel The Great Smog. London. As the Christmas season
adventure exploring the on the edge. Troubled by the of greed and hubris set 1952. A dense, choking fog approaches, the Craig
incredible history, legends ghosts he suddenly cannot against the backdrop of a engulfs the city and beneath family need to do some soul
and hidden secrets of see and haunted by one he brewing international debt it, history is re-written . . . searching and what better
Carcassonne and the can't escape...From the crisis by one of Ireland's C. J. Sansom once again place than around the fire at
Languedoc. author of The Dead Summer. most exciting young writers. asserts himself as the master Huntsbrook House.
of the historical thriller.
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Flight Behaviour Grimm Tales House of Memories I Wished For You John Saturnalls Feast
Barbara Kingsolver Philip Pullman Monica McInerney Amy Huberman Laurence Norfolk
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Number 1 bestselling author Cole’s gritty and gripping An accident on the motorway. A powerful, deeply moving A darkly comic look at 21st
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Marian Keyes returns with a Twenty-first-century London The second brilliant novel Final book in the bestselling An exhilarating, multilayered
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I did not know Judge Fawcett, Shifting between the 1930s, ‘I woke up from a coma to a Anthology of short stories in Speaks for contemporary
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in prison. It’s a long story. of mysteries and secrets, was only unconscious for and best known authors and human, it captures the
From the bestselling author of theatre and thievery, ten days’. Ross's brush with edited by Sinéad Gleeson. language and spirit of rural
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Colm Toibin Liza Klaussman Mitch Albom Justin Cronin Lee Child
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S In their ninth epic adventure, Love is in the air, but what Join Bertie as he builds his The third and final story Funny and heartwarming
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