Disgraced. Beheaded. And out for revenge . . .We all know what happened to Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn. But what if she woke up the day after her execution and took it upon herself to seek justice?“Fabulous! A marvelously inventive and mythic reworking of the story of Anne Boleyn. I loved it.”—Kelly Link, author of The Book of Love“Nobody was surprised at Anne’s conviction. Th...

Shortlisted for the Nigeria Prize for LiteratureREAD WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR""A vibrant coming-of-age story."" — Charmaine Wilkerson""I was completely immersed.” — Nita ProseFrom the acclaimed author of Wahala, a stunning reimagining of Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park: Split b...

“A gripping Gothic tale of grief and ambition, passion and intrigue.” — Jess Kidd, author of The Night Ship“An immersive blend of historical and science fiction brims with surprises and dark delights. . . . An incisive exploration of women’s rights within the field of science. . . . Readers will revel in Mary’s personal and scientific discoveries and root for her to succeed in an unfair world.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)...

The fascinating true stories of thirty incredible muses—and their role in some of art history’s most well-known masterpiecesWe instantly recognize many of their faces from the world’s most iconic artworks—but just who was Picasso’s “Weeping Woman” or the burglar in Francis Bacon’s oeuvre?Why was Grace Jones covered in graffiti? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity, and practical help to arti...

“Hay’s tightly woven plot unfolds at an addictive pace, and the twists come in all the right places." —Publishers WeeklyFrom the bestselling author of The Housekeepers comes a glossy, dark, page-turning mystery to rival The White Lotus–unfolding over twenty-four fateful hours in London's most lavish hotel.Diana Gold, owner and impresario, throws open the doors to the most opulent new hotel in Lo...

Brought to you by Penguin.Meet the unexpected, overlooked and forgotten models of art history.Who was Picasso's 'Weeping Woman'?Why was Grace Jones covered in graffiti?How did Francis Bacon meet the burglar who became his muse?The perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model, at the mercy of an influential and older artist. But is this trope a romanticised myth? Far from posin...

Brought to you by Penguin.There’s no health guru in Sweden better than Cassi. Couple’s therapy? Puppy yoga? Full moon rituals? She’s got everyone in the remote village of Bäcken covered. The locals don’t really know who Cassi is or how she managed to turn a derelict cottage into a successful self help retreat, but one thing is clear: they’re all willing to pay good money for her services.There’s only one problem: Cassi is a fraud. A great one at that, who h...

From the Booker Prize–longlisted author of speculative dreamscapes The Water Cure and Blue Ticket comes the story of an impassioned affair and the city designed to foster it—perfect for fans of I Who Have Never Known Men.Clara and Francis are in love, but nobody knows it. For months they have been stealing away from their respective lives, leaving no trace of their relationship behind. Their time together is always excruciatingly sweet an...

**Brought to you by Penguin.Villa Diodati, Lake Geneva, 1816.The dark summer that birthed a monster . . .**Eighteen-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. Tormented by Shelley’s betrayals, haunted by the loss of their baby and suspicious of her sister’s intentions, Mary seeks a refuge.But Lord Byron’s villa, lying under ominous, ash-shrouded skies, feels more like a trap.When Byron suggests each gue...

**Brought to you by Penguin.The fascinating new history of the British Aristocracy since the Second World War**There are fewer than 5000 people who can genuinely claim to be members of the British aristocracy, and yet they loom large in the popular consciousness. We're fascinated by their houses and estates, their lives and loves, their foibles and eccentricities. And we entertain the strong suspicion that, while they may be fellow citizens, they are very far from being Peo...

“Stunning: so clever, so gripping, so timely.” — Lucy FoleyWhen four influential members are poisoned at London’s most exclusive private club, a young waitress is charged with their murder. Her personal life and upbringing are dissected, and five men begin to question how well they really knew her.FIVE MEN. FIVE STORIES. BUT ARE THEY READY FOR HERS?Her father remembers the sweet schoolgirl.

Brought to you by Penguin.When Delia Balmer entered into a relationship with the attentive John Sweeney, she had no idea he was a serial killer.At first he was caring but over the course of their relationship he became violent and controlling. On more than one occasion he held Delia hostage and tortured her. Chillingly, he also confessed to the murder of his previous girlfriend. After one serious assault, Sweeney was released on bail, and left her in the ut...