Language and Litterature

The extraordinary untold story of Pippa Latour, who parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as an undercover agent and sent secret messages back to Britain.

The true story of the women behind the greatest female-led mass poisoning in modern history

A seasonal touchstone packed full of quotes, book lists, recipes, poems and observations on the natural world to keep close at hand and to accompany you through the year.

For readers of Notorious RBG and The World According to Star Wars, a fun and inspiring biography filled with lessons from the most powerful woman in the world, based on New York Times Berlin correspondent Melissa Eddy's more than a decade covering German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the modern nation she helped shape.

A provocative but serious reflection on Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, showing how the finest plays of Shakespeare have been made unintelligible and irrelevant to a modern audience in an attempt to fit a world of conservative values.

From the groundbreaking works of writers such as Audre Lorde and James Baldwin to contemporary voices like Ocean Vuong and Carmen Maria Machado, queer literature offers a powerful exploration of identity, love, desire and resilience. Queer voices and their stories reflect the struggles and triumphs of LGBTQ+ people while also serving as a beacon of hope and affirmation.

Piece togethe

Enter the world of Sherlock Holmes, history’s most beloved detective, and explore the reality behind the myth.

A searing memoir of Rose Boyt's relationship with her father, the renowned artist Lucian Freud.

Eye-opening, honest and frequently funny, How Was It for You? is a memorable peep behind the shadowy scenes of the sex industry.