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The indispensable pocket guide to the cricket season. The 78th edition of the Playfair Cricket Annual is packed with all the information you need to follow the cricket season in 2024, as well as a review of events during the previous twelve months. Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Australia will all be touring England this coming summer, and here you'll find comprehensive Test match and limited-overs records and career records to help you follow the action. County cricket is covered in unrivalled depth, with biographies of all players registered to the counties at the start of the season, full coverage of last summer's events and a fixture list for all major domestic matches in 2024. There are also sections on women's cricket and the major domestic T20 competitions from around the world, including The Hundred. For any cricket fan, the season is never complete without a copy of Playfair to guide you through it all.

Her husband is a serial killer. But did she know? The up-all-night thriller from the multi-award-winning author of the acclaimed Eddie Flynn series and Sunday Times bestsellers FIFTY FIFTY, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE and THE ACCOMPLICE.

'Makes your palms sweat and your blood run cold; the terrific trial scenes out-Grisham John Grisham' THE TIMES'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD'Top notch thrills and courtroom drama' SHARI LAPENAHE'S WON EVERY TRIAL. BECAUSE HE'S BEHIND EVERY MURDER. Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed. Even if they are not guilty. An innocent man, Andy Dubois, faces the death penalty for the murder of young girl. Korn has already fixed things to make sure he wins a fast conviction. The one thing Korn didn't count on was Eddie Flynn. Slick, street smart and cunning, the former con artist turned New York lawyer has only seven days to save an innocent man against a corrupt system and find the real killer. In a week the Judge will read the verdict, but will Eddie be alive to hear it?Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller Steve Cavanagh:'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'A gripping, twisty thriller' IAN RANKIN'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Cavanagh is a genius' EVENING STANDARD'A great author' MARTINA COLE

A GIRL IS MISSING. SOMEONE IS LYING...The page-turning, thriller from the multi-award-winning author of the acclaimed Eddie Flynn series and Sunday Times bestsellers FIFTY FIFTY, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE and THE ACCOMPLICE.

His client is innocent. His wife is guilty...the gripping thriller from the multi-award-winning author of the acclaimed Eddie Flynn series and Sunday Times bestsellers FIFTY FIFTY, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE and THE ACCOMPLICE.

A dramatic guide to the suffering, sacrifice and heroism of the Vietnam War.

'A well-written and fascinating narrative about love and loss, courage and betrayal, the past and secrets, art and reproductions' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is certainly a wow of a read . . . interesting, insightful, suspenseful' Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐CAN THE SEARCH FOR A WARTIME SECRET UNLOCK HER FUTURE?1939. Europe is on the brink of change and in the fear and chaos of pre-war Italy, a painting disappears and is never seen again.1963. London is on the cusp of change in the swinging 60s. Nightclubs and exclusive parties are in their heyday, as are the art thieves of the East End underworld. But when a lowly boarding-house landlady attempts to take on the upper-crust establishment, and is accused of spying for the Russians, she can save only one thing - her reputation, or the love of her life.1989. Phoebe Cato is on the verge of losing everything she cares about: her labour of love, the struggling Cato Museum that houses Bruce Cato's collection of masterful reproductions, and worse than that, her beloved uncle Bruce himself. With only months to live, Phoebe may not be able to save Bruce's life, but little does she know that he had planned on saving hers all along.Following Bruce's final trail of clues, hidden in a series of paintings, Phoebe embarks on a journey to uncover a long-held family secret and a sweeping love story that encompassed the decades . . .The moving and captivating new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel sweeps us from an Italy simmering on the brink of war through to 1960s London at a time of shadows and Russian spies, taking us on an extraordinary journey of love, courage and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore.

She wrote a killer story. Now it's coming true...In the small village of Fortbridge, it's hard to keep a secret. But bestselling crime writer Camilla Harton-Gray is faced with a twist she couldn't see coming: her very own stalker, whose behaviour seems to take a leaf out of Camilla's own novels.Grappling with a bizarre set of clues, stubborn coworkers and a crisis of confidence, DS Alice Washington knows this is her chance to get it together and prove herself.But as the pressure builds and Alice's grip on her instincts hangs by a thread, it becomes clear that Camilla's stalker will do anything to keep their identity hidden...

A gripping, pacy thriller about an elite group of figure skaters, taking part in a competition that turns deadly.

Nearly fourteen billion years after the universe began, The Big Bang Theory became a pop culture explosion. Created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, this endlessly quotable and brilliantly funny show turned nerd culture into prime-time gold, and even after its 2019 finale, it remains a streaming favourite.From the hapless Howard and romantically terrified Raj to lovesick Leonard and the supremely intellectual (but socially awkward) Sheldon, these lovable characters kept audiences laughing for 12 seasons, proving that science and social awkwardness can be hilariously relatable. With star cameos and pop culture references galore, The Big Bang Theory became one of the biggest shows in the world, spawning spin-offs and cementing itself in TV history as one of the most bingeable comedies ever made.This Little Guide to The Big Bang Theory is packed with iconic quotes, trivia, and behind-the-scenes facts, celebrating everything that made the show brilliant. Whether rewatching or discovering it anew, this tiny tome is your ultimate companion for all things Big Bang. Bazinga!