Creepy, fabulous storytelling in the gothic genre. The writing is sublime, and the characters are worthy of Dickens: Oliver Twist meets Susannah Clarke

Simon de Montfort, the leader of the English barons, was the first leader of a political movement to seize power from a reigning monarch. The charismatic de Montfort and his forces had captured most of south-eastern England by 1263 and at the battle of Lewes in 1264 King Henry III was defeated and taken prisoner. This title deals with this topic.

"The Great Gatsby" (1925) is a classic of modern American literature and is often seen as the quintessential novel of 'the jazz age'. This guide sets "The Great Gatsby" in its historical, intellectual and cultural contexts, offering analyses of its themes, style and structure. It includes points for discussion and suggestions for further study.

The kind of tour guide you really want - a unique and ecclectic view of Paris through the eyes of a fierce and witty intellect.