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A renowned feel-good classic of comic writing from "arguably the greatest writer of comic prose ever, " gorgeous hardcover gift edition (The New York Times) "Mr. Wodehouse's idyllic world can never stale. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in" - Evelyn Waugh Introducing two of the greatest characters created by the undisputed master of English comic prose, this is quite simply one of the funniest books ever written. Whether atte...

A moving tale of unlikely friendship and the beauty of nature, set in the wild wetland landscape of the English Fens during World War II Perfect for fans of Atonement, this gorgeous coming of age explores the connection between Philip, a conscientious objector, and Freda, a young London evacuee housed by a cruel family Freda is a twelve-year-old evacuee from East London, who has been sent away at the start of the war, leaving behind everything...

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A stunning new edition featuring fresh translations of six of this classic Russian writer's most thrilling short stories in a beautiful Pushkin Collection edition. This vivid collection of new translations by Nicolas Pasternak Slater and Maya Slater illuminates Dostoevsky's dazzling versatility as a writer. His remarkable short fiction swings from wickedly sharp humour to gripping psychological intensity, from cynical social mockery to moments...

A beguiling new selection of Katherine Mansfield's finest stories, focused on her mysterious, complex portrayals of relationships between women.

The thrilling fourth instalment in Cornelia Funke's internationally bestselling Reckless seriesThe fourth adventure through the Mirror leads to the Far East, where Jacob and Fox finally track down Will, who is travelling with rival hunter Nerron. In spite of his misgivings, Jacob agrees to go with them to the Island of the Foxes, in quest of another magical Mirror.But their search quickly leads them into more peril, and as Jacob seeks security...

One never tires of reading and re-reading his best works. Akutagawa was a born short-story writer' - Haruki Murakami

A laugh-out-loud illustrated journey around the hidden world of the fart Hilarious verses and outrageous illustrations combine to produce a book about the funniest thing in the world: farts! From the racetrack to the concert hall, from humble bank-robbers to esteemed royals, farts are produced everywhere and by everyone. The Secret Life of Farts is your guide to the rich, colourful, flatulatory world that is all around us.

A stunningly illustrated back-to-back edition of this one-of-a-kind classic of children's literatureAlice's adventures in the dreamlike worlds of Wonderland and the Looking Glass Kingdom are some of the most original and best-loved children's stories ever written. These joyous, thrilling and utterly nonsensical tales are filled with vivid, unforgettable images and characters.This edition contains the texts of both Alice's Adventures in Wonderl...

Two young manzai stand-up comedians struggle forward through the tradition, navigating the parameters of acceptable humour. "Spark" has been adapted for Netflix.

The demands of the First World War reach a sleepy town in the Carpathian mountains in this classic work of Polish pacifist literature.

A collection of chilling tales from the dark heart of American literature.

The author of "Witch Child" presents a young adult adventure set in the worlds envisaged by the early fiction of the Bronte sisters.

A collection of mysteries from the Golden Age of British crime fiction from the author of "The Scarlet Pimpernel". An old man in the corner of the teashop solves mysteries in the papers that continue to beguile the detectives, but who will solve the mystery of the old man himself?

Jules Verne's science fiction classic re-imagined by Dave Eggers with illustrations from Fabian Negrin.

The Queen's Necklace was first published as A Kiraalynae Nyaklaanca in Hungary, 1942"--Title page verso.

First published by Pushkin Press in 2004"--Title page verso.

Three dream-like tales of memory and war: part of our Japanese novella series, showcasing the best contemporary Japanese writing.

A new edition of the classic French crime novel, translated by Geoffrey Sainsbury. A troubled ex-policeman struggles in a web of deceit, in this thriller which inspired the film by Hitchcock. Part of the new Vertigo imprint of classic crime from all over the world.

Shutterspeed first published in Dutch as Sluitertijd by Cossee in 2002"--Title page verso.