Книги жанра исторические приключения

It begins with a nursery rhyme. Nineteen minutes later you die…The sixth gripping thriller in Lars Kepler’s bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.There’s a face at the window. A masked stranger stands in the shadow of a garden, watching his first victim through the window. He will kill him slowly – play him a nursery rhyme – make him pay.A killer …

A riveting Kate Brannigan thriller, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.‘Val McDermid remains unrivalled’ ObserverKate Brannigan’s having a bad week. Her boyfriend’s death notice is in the paper and her plan to catch a team of fraudsters is in disarray.Kate can’t even cry on her best friend’s shoulder, for Alexis has worries of her own. Her girlfriend’s pregnant, and when the doctor res…

The No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller from the No.1 author. As featured on BBC Radio 2 Rylan on Saturday – Radio 4 Front Row – BBC Breakfast!*She’s a born survivorLife is tough for Queenie growing up in the war-torn backstreets of Whitechapel, but she learns what it takes to survive.And she’ll do anything to protect her family . . .With a useless husband and sons of her own to feed, Queenie raises her…

Who could kill a man of God?A fire breaks out in a chapel, and DCI Warren Jones is alarmed by what is discovered at the scene. Curled up in the ash and debris is a body – and it’s soon clear that the chapel doors were locked from the inside. The disappearance of a local priest, Father Nolan, and a cryptic note left in his room, point to an unusually violent suicide. But when further evidence confu…

При освобождении Кракова контрразведке Красной армии становится известно о существовании на территории Польши детского концлагеря. В нем врачи-изуверы проводят над маленькими пациентами опыты, добывая особые ферменты, из которых изготавливают препарат для омоложения. Группе СМЕРШ капитана Алексея Мажарина приказано выяснить, где именно располагается «фабрика смерти» и можно ли спасти уцелевших дет…

One of Sarah’s daughters died. But can she be sure which one? *THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING NOVEL*A terrifying psychological thriller perfect for fans of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN.A year after one of their identical twin daughters, Lydia, dies in an accident, Angus and Sarah Moorcraft move to the tiny Scottish island Angus inherited from his grandmother, hoping to put together the pieces of…

If you see him it’s already too late…‘A brilliant and believable female lead’ Good HousekeepingSome secrets can’t be hidden.The Fullers are the picture-perfect family, a wealthy couple with a grand home in the middle of remote woodland. But even they have something to hide – and it will prove fatal.Some crimes can’t be forgotten.Psychologist Dr Jessie Flynn and DI Marilyn Simmons arrive at the Ful…

Agatha Christie’s ingenious mystery thriller, reissued with a striking cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Lucy Angkatell invited Hercule Poirot to lunch. To tease the great detective, her guests stage a mock murder beside the swimming pool. Unfortunately, the victim plays the scene for real. As his blood drips into the water, John Christow gas…

Экспериментальный сборник, созданный неизвестным автором «в соавторстве» со звездой беллетристики Борисом Акуниным. Как такое возможно? Возможно, если звездный «соавтор» вдруг написал самоучитель для писателей, а неизвестный автор по этому самоучителю создал свой шедевр. В сборнике десять исторических повестей в разных литературных жанрах — от детектива до хоррора, от XVI века до наших дней. Много…

Francis Urquhart’s eventful career as Prime Minister comes to a spectacular end in the final volume in the Francis Urquhart trilogy – now reissued in a new cover.He schemed his way to power in ‘House of Cards’ and had a memorable battle of wills with the new king in ‘To Play the King’. Now Francis Urquhart is about to take his place in the record books as the longest-serving Prime Minister this ce…

This special edition Ebook features exclusive extra content by the author, with an extended Historical Note and two contemporary accounts of the Battle of Poitiers.Go with God and Fight like the Devil.The Hundred Years War rages on and the bloodiest battles are yet to be fought. Across France, towns are closing their gates, the crops are burning and the country stands alert to danger. The English …

‘Oh my goodness… There were so many twists and turns… I wish I could award it more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer Everyone’s welcome. But not everyone leaves…Nick and Amber Miller are splitting up and selling their Devon home. But despite the desirable location, the house isn’t moving. Not a single viewing so far.When their estate agent suggests an open house event, Amber agrees, even as she…

In the Great War, every act of courage counted… Angelina Green never knew her mother, who left her in a cardboard box by the East London docks on a freezing November night when she was a tiny baby. Saved by a local orphanage, she knows she owes her life to the kindness of others. And she’s determined to repay her debt by working as a nurse.Strong, kind and patient, Angelina is a natural on the war…

The classic tale of high-octane adventure set in the world of 1970s Formula One, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.Johnny Harlow seems to have it all: he's good looking, desired by women, and envied by men; he's also the reigning Formula One world champion, the poster-boy for the world's most thrilling and richly financed sport. But a recent devastating accident has d…

Похоже, я попал в рай… Идеальная Россия 1940-го года! Российская империя не участвовала в Первой мировой и не была растерзана революцией. Остальным странам остаётся лишь плестись в хвосте. Я, как учитель истории, счастлив, но события спешат наверстать своё. Император готовит преемника на трон, а над страной нависла катастрофа, которую, похоже, вижу только я…