A suspenseful, multi-layered tale of how the sparks of revolution are kindled, and of those who strive to ignite them.

A page-turning prequel that fans of the Queen of the Tearling series are sure to love . . . Dark and timely, Beneath the Keep is a study in delicious contrasts with political intrigue set against gritty survival, of excess born in bone-chilling deprivation, of high values falling to shocking, base desires. And, of course, magic struggling to rise over cruel, brute force.

A many-layered tale of intrigue and revolution . . . adds new depth - and not a few surprises - to Erika Johansen's acclaimed Tearling trilogy. The prequel deftly sets the stage for Queen Kelsea's reign, as factions jockey for power over the throne and an uprising gathers in the shadows. A must-read for fans of the Tearling!

An impressive feat . . . a spellbinding prequel that works just as well as a standalone . . . the steadily building tension carries the story forward. New and old fans alike are sure to be taken in.

A gorgeous winter read

[A] joyous romcom ... This has everything you want from an escapist read: romance, food and beautiful descriptions of the French countryside

An utterly delightful Christmas read!

A feel-good festive romp

Atmospheric and romantic

Feel-good fiction at its best... the perfect read'

Praise for Jo Thomas

This is Christmas in a book!

Sprinkled with Christmas magic!

A scrumptious seasonal treat!

Pankaj Mishra writes the most perfect prose of any Indian novelist of his generation

Mishra's eye is sharp, his prose flawless

[A] surprisingly assured, provocatively balanced meditation on the familiar culture flash

A truly ambitious attempt to compare the way people in the East and the West dream . . . Delicate and subtly tantalising in the way only a book can really be

It is almost as if when everyone is flashing De Beers diamonds, Mishra traps the quiet luminescence of the moonstone in his theme and style

Mishra's writing has a lovely potency . . . subtly layered and compelling

Impressive . . . The Romantics turns its back on the exotic richness and the "teeming" panoramic quality which we readily assume to be expressive of Indianness itself

A first novel whose achievement is something that most writers could be proud of at any stage in their careers

A witty and poignant novel - Moriarty's storytelling is worth every penny

Fantastic

Tightly-plotted, impossibly twisty and wickedly funny, the latest page-turner from the creator of Big Little Lies serves up another wildly entertaining ride

Liane Moriarty's latest novel is a hoot

I absolutely devoured this book. Moriarty's main strength lies not (just) in the absolute compelling need to know how the story will end but in the perfectly crafted characters and a mix of humour with social observation. One of the best writers around

A psychological thriller that takes place at a wellness retreat. It's gripping and hilarious and perfect for the plane, mostly because you'll never put it down

A brilliant book

Moriarty struck gold with Big Little Lies and roars back with Nine Perfect Strangers

Moriarty is as adept at comedy as tugging on heartstrings

This wonderful novel had me utterly hooked. Hilarious reading at first, but then the tone becomes darker and more dangerous . . .

Moriarty expertly crafts each of the nine guests' backstories in this tense thriller

A suspenseful novel that makes you laugh out loud. Brilliantly drawn characters make this a compelling read

If you're in the market for a feverish page-turner give this thriller a whirl . . . [Moriarty] knows precisely how to weave a tantalising tissue of suspense, guaranteed to have the obsessed reader glued to every page

The Hot List

The scene is set for a great unravelling. People running from their pasts, presents and futures - what more could one ask for?

Skilful. Witty and fast-paced

Great fun

An insightful, twisty thriller set in a luxury retreat cut off from the outside world

Praise for Liane Moriarty

Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

Perfect

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

Fascinating and compassionate

I loved every line of it

Funny and captivating

A cracking story cleverly told

Every single one of her books is a great read

An ideal summer read

Book Club Summer 2019 Pick