Browsing: Europe

“A captivating read” (Library Journal) that’s “engrossing from beginning to end” (Vogue). Learn the fascinating story of the six Mitford sisters — from duchess Debo to Unity, an acquaintance of Hitler — and the very different paths they took. With over 3,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

This “gripping page-turner” (Library Journal starred review) from a USA Today bestselling author follows an Afghan woman forced to flee her country with her children. “A must-read about borders, barriers, and the resolve of one courageous mother fighting to cross over” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

“A rich and elaborate tapestry” (Library Journal starred review) from a New York Times bestselling author: This enthralling history of the medieval era follows knight William Marshal, who served five English kings — including Richard the Lionheart.

Len Deighton’s classic first novel, whose protagonist is a nameless spy – later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide…

Laid up with a broken leg, Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant turns his razor-sharp mind to a historical puzzle: Did Richard III really murder his nephews? This “ingenious” page-turner (The Sunday Times) is “one of the best mysteries of all time” (The New York Times).

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Deliciously dramatic… The Beautiful Fall crackles with excitement.-New York Times Book Review In the 1970s, Paris fashion exploded like a…

An “engaging group biography” that tells “a story as dramatic as any fictional saga” (Publishers Weekly): Explore the lives of Queen Victoria’s five daughters — princesses with complex, tragic trajectories that influenced the 19th century.

“Engaging and thoughtful” (Library Journal starred review): In 19th-century Europe, Empress Elizabeth of Austria finds her life intertwined with that of a dashing young horseman and a clever heiress. “An enchanting, beautifully written page-turner” (Publishers Weekly) with over 1,600 five-star Goodreads ratings.