The mystery of Chatterton is investigated by two Londoners, a young poet and an elderly female novelist, who find more riddles than answers from their search. At once hilarious, this entertaining comedy is a thoughtful exploration of the...

"An extraordinary book . . . Peter Ackroyd is arguably the most talented and prolific writer working in Britain today." -Daily Express (UK)In Foundation, acclaimed historian Peter Ackroyd tells the epic story of England itself. He takes...

Revolution von Ackroyd, Peter

A brilliant reimagining of Mary Shelley's bestselling classic. Victor Frankenstein begins his anatomy experiments in the secluded village of Headington, near Oxford. The nearby coroner's office provides corpses - but they are damaged and...

Peter Ackroyd has been praised as one of the greatest living chroniclers of Britain and its people. In Rebellion, he continues his dazzling account of the history of England, beginning with the progress south of the Scottish king, James...

Following on from Foundation, Tudors is the second volume in Peter Ackroyd's astonishing series, The History of England.Rich in detail and atmosphere and told in vivid prose, Tudors recounts the transformation of England from a settled...

Peter Ackroyd's marvellous biography is a living attempt to reach into the heart of Shakespeare. He creates an intimate and immediate connection with his subject, so that the book reads like the work of a contemporary - meeting...

"Ackroyd, as always, is well worth the read." -Kirkus, starred reviewDominion, the fifth volume of Peter Ackroyd's masterful History of England, begins in 1815 as national glory following the Battle of Waterloo gives way to a post-war...

Praise for The History of England series'Ackroyd's trademark insight and wit, and the glorious interconnectedness of all things, permeate each page' Observer 'Ackroyd writes with such lightly worn erudition and a deceptive ease that he...

A brief yet definitive new biography of one of film's greatest legends: perfect for readers who want to know more about the iconic star but who don't want to commit to a lengthy work.He was the very first icon of the silver screen and is...

William Blake: Dichter, Maler, Visionär

Paperback of this exhaustive and minutely researched biography of the city of London, which has been hailed by various critics as "the" book on the city. A vivid and anecdotal overview which takes from the time of the Druids to the turn...