Ian Leslie takes us on a fascinating journey which makes us question not only our own relationship to the truth, but also virtually every daily encounter we have.

Chosen by Le Monde and by readers of Elle as their Novel of the Year - a beautiful, resonant novel set on Normandy's coastline.

A fascinating cornucopia of monsters and fabulous creatures from all corners of the world.

Did sex bring down the Iron Curtain? An orphan reflects on the unbreakable bond between love and freedom in the Soviet Union...

An entertaining whistle-stop tour of rural British traditions, from the bestselling author of The World According to Kaleb.

A murder investigation in post-war France becomes an exploration of the legacy of German occupation.

Answers to the 20 biggest questions about quantum physics, relativity and our attempts to grasp the true nature of reality.

A classic horror story that reinvents the traditional vampire story to become something even darker.