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    Summer in Greece by Patricia Wilson

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    Could these crystal clear waters hide the secrets of her past?Present dayFor years Shelly Summer has buried herself in her work, trying to forget h...

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    Death in Blitz City by David Young

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    The brand new 2022 historical crime thriller from the award-winning author of STASI CHILD. *** 'A tense, smartly plotted new police procedural' -...

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    Reputation by Lex Croucher

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    It is a truth universally acknowledged that girls just wanna have fun'If Bridgerton and Fleabag had a book baby, it would be Reputation. I inhaled ...

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    We'll Meet Again by Anton Du Beke

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    ****THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR FANS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING ****'Downton with dance, perfect' Santa Montefiore'A novel that's like a hug!' Phi...

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    Songbirds by Christy Lefteri

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    'Will break your heart and open your eyes' Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz 'I've never read anything quite like Songbirds - a ...

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    A Prince and a Spy by Rory Clements

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    'Master of the wartime spy thriller' - FINANCIAL TIMESIn the gripping new spy thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Hitler's Secret,...

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    A Prince and a Spy by Rory Clements

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    In the gripping new spy thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Hitler's Secret, a Cambridge spy must unravel a dangerous mystery that...

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    The Stasi Game by David Young

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    The Stasi and MI6 clash in this gripping Cold War crime thriller, from the award-winning author of Stasi Child. ______________________Dresden, Ea...

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    The Winter Promise by Rosie Goodwin

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    With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, start this brand new chapter in the storytelling of Rosie Goodwin, Bri...

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    Hitler's Secret by Rory Clements

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    The blockbuster spy thriller from the award-winning author of Corpus. ___________________Autumn 1941. The war is going badly for Britain and its ...

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    Leo and the Gorgon's Curse by Joe Todd-Stanton

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    Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults lies a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors...

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    The Rose Villa by Leah Fleming

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    From the French Riviera between the wars to a terrifying endgame in World War 2 Occupied France, a gripping story of doomed but triumphant love fro...

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    Beyond a Broken Sky by Suzanne Fortin

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    Some secrets are better left buried... 2022. Stained-glass expert Rhoda Sullivan is called to Telton Hall to examine a window designed by an Italia...

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    Circus Maximus: Race to the Death by Annelise Gray

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    Circus Maximus, the greatest sporting stage of the ancient Roman world, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a race to the death, and o...

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    The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

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    Angrboda's story begins where most witch tales end: with being burnt. A punishment from Odin for sharing her visions of the future with the wrong p...

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    Mouse Heart by Fleur Hitchcock

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    This atmospheric thriller, full of daring stunts and sinister villains, is perfect escapism for 9+ readers. Mouse, a foundling, loves her pieced-...

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    The Secret Detectives by Ella Risbridger

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    A gripping, beautifully written historical mystery, from an incredible new voice in children's fiction. The body seemed to fall for a long time. ...

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    Cathedral by Ben Hopkins

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    ***LONGLISTED: THE HWA GOLD CROWN 2021******A Sunday Times BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021: "An ambitious, epic debut."******A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF TH...

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    Cathedral by Ben Hopkins

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    The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides The Air Raid Girls Book 3 by Jenny Holmes

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    The third book in the Air Raid Girls series - a heart-warming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell a...

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    Children of Fortune by Val Wood

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    The stunning follow-up to The Lonely Wife from bestselling author Val Wood. 'With fully developed characters and a compelling story, it's no wond...

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    Last Day of School by Jack Sheffield

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    The delightful new novel by Jack Sheffield - out now!Change is in the air for Jack Sheffield and the Ragley village school. It's 1987, and after ...

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    A Daughter's War: (Worktown Girls at War Book 2) by Emma Hornby

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    The second book in the page-turning Worktown Girls at War series, from the bestselling author of A Shilling for a Wife, perfect for fans of Dilly C...

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    School Days by Jack Sheffield

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    The year is 1976 and Jack Sheffield never wants to leave his job. Jack has been the deputy head teacher at Newbridge Primary School for six years...

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    Munich by Robert Harris

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    Now a major NETFLIX movie starring Jeremy Irons, George Mackay and Alex Jennings'So good you want to clap' THE TIMES'Unputdownable to the point of ...

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    Miss Austen by Gill Hornby

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    The Sunday Times bestselling novel, set to be a major TV drama series. 'You can't help feeling that Jane would have approved.' OBSERVER'So good, ...

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    The Duchess by Wendy Holden

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    'Enthralling' - Daily Mail 'Fizzing with gossip, intrigue and wit' - Mail on Sunday If you love The Crown, you will love this fictional look inside...

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    The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

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    Throughout the 1940s, forgers helped thousands of children escape Nazi France. In this instant New York Times bestseller, Kristin Harmel reimagines...

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    The Governess: The unknown childhood of the most famous woman who ever lived by Wendy Holden

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    Before there was Elizabeth, there was Lilibet... 'A hugely entertaining, emotionally satisfying story of love and loyalty' DAILY MAIL'A poignant,...

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    To Calais, In Ordinary Time by James Meek

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    'Inventive and original' The Times'Fans of intelligent historical fiction will be enthralled' Hilary MantelShortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize f...

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    The Art of Dying by Ambrose Parry

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    'Parry's Victorian Edinburgh comes vividly alive - and it's a world of pain' Val McDermid'Brilliantly conceived, fiendishly plotted' Mick HerronSHO...

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    Things in Jars by Jess Kidd

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    A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN DAILY EXPRESS, I AND IRISH INDEPENDENT'Thrilling, mysterious, twisted' Graham Norton'Utterly mesmerising . . . A triumph' New...

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    An Empty Throne by Robert Fabbri

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    'This may be the greatest tale of the ancient world. Hugely enjoyable' CONN IGGULDEN *FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE VESPASIAN SERIESThe third ...

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    Pilgrims by Matthew Kneale

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    A The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year'An enthralling and wonderfully vivid novel from a master storyteller' Joseph O'Connor'Kneale's mediev...

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    Pilgrims by Matthew Kneale

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    The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott

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    ________________________'Utterly compelling... I absolutely loved it' Sarah Winman'Tantalising' Sunday Times'Thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian________...

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Historical fiction is one of the most popular genres that we stock. Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, charting the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, has been a critical and commercial success. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With fantastic authors as diverse as Bernard Cornwell and Philippa Gregory, and books covering the full sweep of our shared past, we have a great selection of historical fiction for you to enjoy. This collection also includes our selection of war and western books, by authors like Cormac McCarthy.

Bernard Cornwell is a legend amongst historical fiction writers. He’s just returned to his most famous literary creation Richard Sharpe, hero of the Napoleonic wars, memorably portrayed on screen by Sean Bean. If you’ve not had the pleasure of Sharpe’s company, then The Sharpe Series 5 Book Collection is the box set for you. This collection of prequels contains Sharpe’s first five amazing adventures. Sharpe’s Tiger, Sharpe’s Triumph, and Sharpe’s Fortress take place during his service in India. Sharpe’s Trafalgar puts him in the middle of the famous battle, and Sharpe’s Prey sends him on a secret mission to Copenhagen.

We also sell many collections of The Last Kingdom, also by Bernard Cornwell, which is now a hit Netflix series. It follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon who was raised as a Viking, as he lives through the events surrounding the birth of England as a nation from various warring tribes and kingdoms. It’s rich in description and historical detail while never letting up the pace. It’s perfect for fans of the TV show Vikings and early history.

If you’re a fan of The Wars of the Roses and Tudor intrigue, then you simply must read Phillippa Gregory. She’s most famous for writing The Other Boleyn Girl, but that’s merely the tip of the iceberg. Gregory’s fifteen Plantaganet and Tudor Novels span over a century of history, from 1430 to 1587. The Cousins’ War collects six books from this saga, five of which were adapted into the TV series The White Queen and The White Princess. Get the full story in this great value collection.

No people shaped the modern world like the Romans did. In Conn Iggulden’s Emperor series, you’ll find out about its culture through the prism of the life of one great man: Julius Caeser. The series takes you from his ascent to political power, to his assassination, and beyond. Featuring great battles and impeccable historical research, these thrilling books will finally let you see what it’s like to be a Roman from the inside out. For the barbarians among us, you may prefer the Conquerer series, which follows Genghis Khan and his descendants as they cut a swathe through Europe.

At Books2Door, we stock a variety of bestsellers for adults and children alike. We have a large Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Books collection and a growing Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror section. We also stock bestselling authors from Agatha Christie to Roald Dahl. Make sure you keep checking back regularly, as we’re always getting new books and box sets into stock.