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    The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben MacIntyre

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    *The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller**A BBC Between the Covers book club pick**Shortlisted for the 2018 Baillie Gifford Prize*'THE BEST TRUE SPY STORY...

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    Black Spartacus: The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture by Sudhir Hazareesingh

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    The definitive modern biography of the great slave leader, military genius and revolutionary hero Toussaint LouvertureThe Haitian Revolution began ...

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    The Maggie Greville Story by Pam Burbidge

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    Maggie Greville lived in obscurity, until her father William McEwan changed everything. He was a self-made man, controller, and philanthropist, who...

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    Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

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    You've seen the show, you've sung the songs, now read the full story of America's most misunderstood founding father. 'I was swept up by the story....

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    The Kennedy Curse by James Patterson

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    Now with an all-new bonus chapter - in the bestselling The Kennedy Curse, 'James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history . . . r...

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    Pride: The Story of the LGBTQ Equality Movement by Matthew Todd

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    In June 1969, police raided New York gay bar the Stonewall Inn. Pride charts the events of that night, the days and nights of rioting that followed...

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    Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman Who Saved Japan's Blossoms by Naoko Abe

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    The irresistible story of Japanese cherry blossoms, threatened by political ideology and saved by an unknown Englishman'This is not just a tale of ...

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    Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed The World by Elena Favilli

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    The Red Arrows by David Montenegro

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    SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERDAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE WEEKTHE FIRST OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE RED ARROWS'Heart-pounding, exhilarating . . . A fascina...

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    Harold Wilson: The Winner by Nick Thomas-Symonds

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    Harold Wilson is the only post-war leader of any party to serve as Britain's Prime Minister on two separate occasions. In total he won four General...

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    One Party After Another: The Disruptive Life of Nigel Farage by Michael Crick

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    'Enormously readable...excellent' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times'A superb piece of thorough journalism' David Aaronovitch, The TimesNigel Farage i...

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    Icebound by Andrea Pitzer

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    'An epic tale of exploration, daring and tragedy told by a fine historian - and a wonderful writer' Peter Frankopan, author of the bestselling The ...

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    When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains by Ariana Neumann

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    KRAUS FAMILY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIR AT THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDSWINNER OF THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE 'Beautifull...

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    The Duchess Countess by Catherine Ostler

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    A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021A TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2021A TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF 2021 'A scintillating story superbly told... [Ostler] packs ever...

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    Landslide: The Final Days of the Trump Presidency by Michael Wolff

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    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Landslide cuts deeper than any previous book about this president, indeed about any president' The Times'First...

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    Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls 2 by Elena Favilli

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    Enemy Coast Ahead Uncensored: The Real Guy Gibson by Guy Gibson

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    The Volunteer by Jack Fairweather

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    One of the Sunday Times paperbacks of the Year 2020One of the Financial Times best books of 2020 'Totally gripping'-- Simon Sebag Montefiore'Pileck...

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    A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell

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    'A METICULOUS HISTORY THAT READS LIKE A THRILLER' BEN MACINTYRE, TEN BEST BOOKS TO READ ABOUT WORLD WAR II An astounding story of heroism, spycr...

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    Fey's War: The True Story of a Mother, her Missing Sons and the Plot to Kill Hitler by Catherine Bailey

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    **Formerly published as The Lost Boys**'Remarkable. A powerful, engrossing story of a journey into the heart of darkness and final escape from it' ...

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    Hitler and Stalin: The Tyrants and the Second World War by Laurence Rees

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    'Laurence Rees brilliantly combines powerful eye-witness testimony, vivid narrative and compelling analysis in this superb account' Professor Sir I...

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    The Cut Out Girl: A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found by Bart van Es

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    WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018WINNER OF THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2018A SUNDAY TIMES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2019'A ma...

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    Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts

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    THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, ECONOMIST, DAILY TELEGRAPH, EVENING STANDARD, OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR'Undoubtedly the best...

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    The Shepherd's Life: A Tale of the Lake District by James Rebanks

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Affectionate, evocative, illuminating. A story of survival - of a flock, a landscape and a disappearing wa...

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    Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America by Maggie Haberman

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    THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A political epic' - Guardian 'This is the book Trump fears most.' - Axios F...

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    The Splendid and the Vile: Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Bombing of London by Erik Larson

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    THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Every time Churchill took to the airwaves it was as if he were injecting adrenaline-soaked c...

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    Waterloo by Christopher Hibbert

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    THE GREATEST OF BATTLESThe defining military engagement of the nineteenth century. The epic battle that forever ended one man's dreams of a Europea...

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    The Bookseller of Florence by Dr Ross King

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    A marvel of storytelling and a masterclass in the history of the book' WALL STREET JOURNALThe Renaissance in Florence conjures images of beautiful ...

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    The Wicked Wit of Prince Philip by Karen Dolby

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    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, OM, GBE was at the forefront of British public life since he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947. ...

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    Agent Sonya by Ben MacIntyre

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERTHE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF WW2'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY SPY - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SPY AND THE TRAIT...

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    The Moth and the Mountain by Ed Caesar

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    The Complete MAUS by Art Spiegelman

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    The first and only graphic novel to win the Pulitzer Prize, MAUS is a brutally moving work of art about a Holocaust survivor -- and the son who sur...

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    From Rail-splitter to Icon : Lincoln's Illustrated Periodical Image, 1860-1865

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Welcome to the Biography & Memoir collection at Books2Door, where the myriad hues of human life converge onto the pages of our carefully curated books. This section promises readers a journey through lives that have left a profound impact, been an inspiration, and stirred souls across decades, even centuries. Dive deep into the world of real stories, where every page echoes the perseverance, challenges, triumphs, and tragedies of individuals who’ve changed the way we perceive our world.

Our expansive collection ranges from the mystique of historical figures to contemporary champions of change. Here, the essence of human experience unfolds, narrated in compelling tales of love, resilience, adventure, despair, and hope. From the fervent streets of the mid-20th century to the tranquil lanes of the English countryside, every memoir is a testament to the human spirit, offering readers a panoramic view of different eras, cultures, and backgrounds.

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  • The Classic Friedrich Nietzsche Collection 5 Books Box Set: A deep dive into the mind of one of the greatest philosophers of all time, this collection invites readers to embark on a philosophical journey that grapples with life, existence, and human nature. Nietzsche's works, celebrated for their depth and insight, are essential reading for anyone looking to explore the nuances of human thought.
  • All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete James Herriot 8 Book Set: Wander into the serene landscapes of Yorkshire as James Herriot, a country veterinarian, shares his heartwarming tales of treating animals and understanding humans. A delightful blend of humour, emotion, and rustic charm, Herriot's stories are a treat for readers of all ages.
  • Little People, Big Dreams: Inspiring Artists and Writers 5 Book Collection: Especially crafted for younger readers, this collection celebrates the lives of renowned artists and writers who dared to dream big. From the strokes of Frida Kahlo's paintbrush to the literary brilliance of Maya Angelou, these biographies are a testament to the indomitable spirit of individuals who changed the world with their art and words.
  • Call the Midwife 4 Book Box Set by Jennifer Worth: Step into post-war London's East End with this evocative memoir of Jennifer Worth. As a midwife navigating a world of poverty, joy, heartbreak, and community, Worth's poignant tales shed light on a time gone by, offering an intimate look into the lives of women and the profound act of bringing life into the world.

As you explore our Biography & Memoir section, let each book be an open door to a life once lived, a voice longing to be heard, and a tale eager to be shared. Immerse yourself in the lives of those who've tread paths both familiar and unknown, and find pieces of yourself in the pages of their stories. Only at Books2Door – where every book is a new world waiting to be discovered.

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