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A “delightful” New York Times bestseller (The Washington Post): When Peter Mayle and his wife bought a centuries-old French farmhouse, they were soon navigating a world of rural oddities and gastronomical delights. “I really loved this book” (Julia Child).

“Comprehensive and insightful, THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER offers a unique perspective on a profound mystery.” Faye KellermanDespite five centuries…

From a New York Times bestselling author: In 1907, an ambitious engineer set out to bring water to the city of Los Angeles. This engaging history of a massive hydrology project is “powerful — and beautifully told” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson).

“A richly imagined vision of history” (San Francisco Chronicle): Follow five families over the centuries in this epic New York Times bestseller with nearly 16,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads. “Bursts with action… supremely well-crafted and a delight to read” (Chicago Tribune).

During World War II, three controversial and influential commanders changed the course of the land war in Europe and North Africa. General readers and military history buffs will savor this “effervescent, perceptive triple biography” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

From New York Times bestselling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss comes one of her most iconic and beloved romances of all…

In 16th-century Spain, tormented King Philip II embarks on a ruthless quest for power — and marries three women who will change his life in different ways. A spellbinding novel from an author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times).

This sweeping New York Times bestseller chronicles World War I — a conflict that shattered empires and reshaped modern civilization. “A masterful narrative history” (Booklist) with nearly 2,800 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A New York Times bestseller: As a girl, Clara survived the Nazi occupation of Poland by hiding in a secret bunker with 17 other people. Her memoir is “a gripping thriller and a heartbreaking drama… A classic of Holocaust history” (Booklist starred review).

A New York Times bestselling author presents intrepid adventurer T. E. Lawrence — also known as “Lawrence of Arabia” — in a way you’ve never seen him before. “A sophisticated, rigorously pursued life-study” (Booklist).