'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues, greys and black, the sky surrounds you like a great bowl. The colours change from Prussian blue, speckled with turquoise, white horses, to fifty shades of grey, with the horizon a thin silver line and a Biblical display of golden sunrays, spilling down.'For Celia Imrie, travel is not simply a passion, it's a way of life. She is never happier than when on the ...

___________________'A funny, spirited read' - Daily Mail'A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel' - Katie Fforde'Utterly delicious in every way' - Joanna Lumley___________________Forced into early retirement, fed-up of babysitting her grandchildren and desperate to shake-up her life, Theresa sells up and leaves London behind for the sun-drenched, picture-perfect town...

___________________'A delicious piece of entertainment' - The Times'A very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertaining' - Julian Fellowes'If you're not already on holiday reading this, it will make you want to pack your bags!' - Best___________________Nestled between the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo and Cannes, lies the quaint little town...

***FROM CELIA IMRIE: STAR OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS ON BBC ONE!***'Walking in time with the beat, clapping her hands, clicking her fingers. How could anyone resist the urge to dance? Dot swirled her Red Cross cape in time with the rhythm.'London, 1944. The air raid sirens are blaring, bombers are hovering. The war with Germany has been raging for four years and there's no sign of peace coming.Dot Galla...

THE ENTERTAINING, UPLIFTING STORY OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS STAR CELIA IMRIE'S ACTING LIFE: A MUST-READ FOR AUTUMN 2025Readers LOVE The Happy Hoofer:'Very interesting book from the beginning to the end, witty, funny, entertaining' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of pieces that make you giggle out loud . . . hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A highly interesting read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-------'I've always been wilful... I've always been stubborn and always determined'

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe story of a mother's quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary Titanic.'Smashing . . . I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale' JOANNA LUMLEYNice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, ...

The witty and enchanting Nice series, from the well-loved actress and Sunday Times-bestselling author Celia Imrie'Utterly delicious in every way' Joanna LumleyNot Quite NiceNice Work (If You Can Get It)A Nice Cup of TeaIn the beautiful town of Bellevue-sur-Mer, tucked between glitzy Monte Carlo and the plush red carpets of Cannes, join Theresa, Carol, William, Benjamin and Sally: five retired expats w...

___________________'Anything written by Celia Imrie is guaranteed to put a smile on your face' - Good Housekeeping___________________The beautiful town of Bellevue-sur-Mer, tucked between glitzy Monte Carlo and the plush red carpets of Cannes, is home to Theresa, Carol, William, Benjamin and Sally: five retired expats who have pooled their resources to set up La Mosaïque, a divine little restaurant.B...

__________________'Anything written by Celia Imrie is guaranteed to put a smile on our faces and her latest book is no exception' - Good Housekeeping'A dashing roller coaster. She is extraordinary' - Joanna Lumley'A very witty woman. Hugely entertaining' - Julian Fellowes__________________The deliciously witty, irresistible new novel from the top ten ...

Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and award-winning writers amongst them, this is a unique collection of words.Proceeds from ...

The Sleep Room is thriller novelist Jon Stock's investigation into one of the most revered figures in British postwar medicine, the private world of the Sleep Room in Ward Five, and the science of the psychology that produced it.Dr. William Sargant ran a lucrative private practice and published multiple books on psychiatry, and he was awarded the Starkey medal and prize by the Royal Society of Health for his work on psychiatric medicine. But what he was best known for was ...

BBC Radio dramatisations of some of Muriel Spark’s best works, plus bonus episode of The Essay: All Miss Brodie’s GirlsMuriel Spark was one of Scotland’s brightest and most original literary talents. In a career spanning over 60 years, she published over 20 novels, as well as essays, poems and plays. Her work won her numerous awards and honours, and she was made a Dame in 1993 for her services to literature. These nine radio dramas showcas...