'How good that the stories of these adventurous and wonderful women who made extraordinary journeys around the world have now come to light.' – Dame Joanna LumleyFerdinand Magellan, Francis Drake, Captain Cook – the men who went round the world are household names.But what about the women?The Women Who Went Round the World sets the record straight, telling the stories of pioneering women and their ...

Bloomsbury presents A Case of Life and Limb by Sally Smith, read by Jeremy Clyde.'As brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read' JANICE HALLETT'A masterful voice in the mystery world' S. J. BENNETT1901. Gabriel Ward KC is hard at work on a thorny libel case involving London's most famous music hall star and its most notorious tabloid newspaper, but the Inner Temple remains as quiet and calm as ...

WINNER OF THE 2026 BRITISH BOOK AWARD, CRIME & THRILLERNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Wall Street Journal, Library Journal, and Christian Science Monitor"I was immediately besotted . . . Brilliant." -Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The AppealWhen barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms at exactly two minutes to seven on a sunny May morning in 1901...

A WATERSTONES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEARA LITERARY REVIEW CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR'As brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read' JANICE HALLETT'A masterful voice in the mystery world' S. J. BENNETTCHRISTMAS EVE, 1901. Gabriel Ward KC is hard at work on a thorny libel case involving London's most famous music hall star and its most notorious tabloid newspaper, but the Inner Tem...

The trials of Gabriel Ward continue in A Case of Life and Limb, available now.Bloomsbury presents A Case of Mice and Murder by Sally Smith, read by Matthew Lloyd Davies.SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 BRITISH BOOK AWARD, CRIME & THRILLERNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Wall Street Journal, Library Journal, and Christian Science Monitor"I was immediately besotted...

Bloomsbury presents A Case of Mice and Murder by Sally Smith, read by Matthew Lloyd Davies.‘A triumph of ingenuity**’ DAILY MAIL**‘I loved it! ... A whiff of Shardlake and a pinch of Rumpole ... a joy’ S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT‘A guaranteed page-turner with secrets, twists and turns throughout**’ WOMAN & HOME**

**AN ELLE BEST MYSTERY OF THE YEAR"I was immediately besotted . . . Brilliant." -Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The AppealAll is calm, all is bright . . . until reluctant sleuth barrister Gabriel Ward is tasked with finding the culprit of yet another grisly crime in the Inner Temple.**Christmas Eve, 1901. Gabriel Ward KC is hard at work on a thorny libel case involving London's most famous music hall star, Topsy Tillotson, an...

A priceless medieval book has been stolen from the Inner Temple. The librarian has been murdered at his desk. Once again, Sir Gabriel Ward KC must provide answers**.**Gabriel meanwhile is preparing to represent a tiny sweetshop in Brighton brought to the brink of ruin by the postponed coronation of King Edward VII. Winning the case will save the sweetshop and change the law for ever. Yet for once he does not object to being pressed into acting as detective, because...

'Lively history of British women aviators.' - Daily Mail'Compelling stories of female pioneers whose soaring ambition achieved firsts in the field of aviation.' - Britain Magazine'This lovely book offers a welcome and enjoyable read and provides a timely testament for these unsung pioneers of aviation.' - Maggie Appleton MBE, Chief Executive Officer, RAF Museum

Eleven Fourths is the story of Oren, as told in his own words, about struggles and trauma he has endured, as well as his adventures. Eleven Fourths is the empathic tale, written by Orens mom, as Oren would tell it if he were able. The story provides insight into how an autistic child sees the world and the importance of sensory input to allow those with autism to experience the world as they need to.

Sir Edward Marshall Hall KC saved more people from the hangman's noose than any other known barrister. In an age of inadequate defence funding, minimal forensic evidence, a rigid moral code making little allowance for human passion and a reactionary judiciary, his only real weapons were his understanding of human psychology and the power of his personality. His charismatic oratory and film star profile made him an Edwardian celebrity. Jurors collapsed and judges wept at the overwhelming po...

A priceless medieval book has been stolen from the Inner Temple. The librarian has been murdered at his desk. Once again, Sir Gabriel Ward KC must provide answers.Gabriel meanwhile is preparing to represent a tiny sweetshop in Brighton brought to the brink of ruin by the postponed coronation of King Edward VII. Winning the case will save the sweetshop and change the law for ever. Yet for once he does not object to being pressed into acting as detective, because ano...