A riveting and highly readable account of the Congo massacre, peopled by callous monarchs, corrupt adventurers and a handful of genuine heroes.

The private notebooks of Roman Emperor and Philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, published here with an introduction by John Sellars.

From the author of acclaimed national bestseller The Four Winds comes a haunting, heartbreakingly beautiful novel that illuminates the intricate mother–daughter bond and explores the enduring links between past and present.

Shakespeare's delightful comedy of misunderstanding and misidentification, illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert and with introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.

A Macmillan Collector's Library edition of the first of James Herriot's brilliantly funny memoirs about life as a Yorkshire vet.

A gorgeous pocket-sized, hardback edition of one of Shakespeare's most magical plays, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Ned Halley.

Shakespeare’s famous political tragedy set in Ancient Rome, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Ned Halley.

Focussing on three unforgettable daughters, Shakespeare’s King Lear tackles ideas of family and inheritance. This edition features illustrations by Sir John Gilbert and an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.

Shakespeare's famous drama of the rise and reign of Richard III, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and featuring an introduction by Ned Halley.

An authoritative, original and exciting history of the French nation, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Discovery of France and Parisians.