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In the eleventh century Murasaki Shikibu, a lady in the Heian court of Japan, wrote the world’s first novel. But…

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).

From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and “master of historical portraiture” (The Wall Street Journal): In bygone days, an army’s strength lay primarily with its battleships. Explore the age of the dreadnought in this “richly satisfying account” (Publishers Weekly) with over 2,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

With over 3,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Who murdered an elderly English priest — and could the local pub hide the answer to the mystery? Mark Easterbrook and his companion, Ginger Corrigan, search for the truth in this satisfying whodunit from the Queen of Crime!

Such is the voice of Shan Sa’s unforgettable heroine in her latest literary masterpiece, Empress. Empress Wu, one of China’s…

From “an elegant writer with a fine style” (Anne Rice): Fleeing her cruel husband, Sandrine becomes entangled in a supernatural underworld. Will the touch of a centuries-old spirit bring her freedom — or lead to her doom? “Sensual, evocative, mysterious, and haunting” (Kirkus Reviews).

The indomitable sleuth Miss Marple is led to a small town with shameful secrets in Agatha Christie’s classic detective story,…

In Agatha Christie’s They Do It with Mirrors, the indomitable Miss Marple investigates some rather deadly doings at a rehabilitation…

A Murder is Announced in a small-town newspaper advertisement—and Miss Marple must unravel the fiendish puzzle when a crime does…

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Bestselling historian Alison Weir tells the poignant, suspenseful and sometimes tragic story of Elizabeth, eldest…