'Feast held me in its thrall from the first page and never let go . . . an immersive, enthralling, extraordinary piece of historical fiction' – Rachel Blackmore, author of Costanza

In the soot-streaked alleys of 19th-century London, Minha is a girl unlike any other – born with an extraordinary gift: an overwhelming, all-consuming sense of taste. Desperate to escape a life of poverty, she crosses the sea to France, chasing the shimmer of a better future.

At Château de Bellefalaise, a grand estate with fairytale turrets perched above a sleepy village, Minha's talent is discovered when she detects poison in a dish about to be served to the château's master, Duc Nicolas. For the first time in her life, her strange ability becomes her salvation – and her curse. Appointed the Duc's personal poison-taster, she is confined to her tasting room and forced to live in the chateau's shadows. With each dish, she enters a world of glittering porcelain and gilded secrets, where danger simmers beneath every course…

But when she loses her miraculous gift and suspicion coils through the corridors, Minha must confront a terrifying truth: without her gift, who is she – and what remains of the life she's fought so hard to build?

Feast is a sumptuous historical novel brimming with intrigue and sensory wonder – a dark fairytale for readers who love Jessie Burton, Elizabeth Macneal and Bridget Collins.

'A beautiful book, vivid and delicious and alive . . . I loved it' – Alex Hay, author of The Housekeepers

'Feast is a tasty read, a fantastic novel filled with glorious detail and deliciously vivid story-telling . . . I highly recommend it' – Salena Godden, author of Mrs Death Misses Death

'A novel to savour, bursting with rich delights' – Laura Wilkinson, author of Redemption Song

'Sensuous and richly imagined' – Beth Miller, author of The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright

'Where Perfume traced the pursuit of power, Feast examines a life of resistance' – Mark A. Radcliffe, author of Three Gifts

'Kurtz is the real deal – an absolute original' – Mick Jackson, author of The Underground Man

'A novel that truly captures the senses . . . Perfect for readers who love atmospheric historical fiction' – Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City

Cornwall, 1779: On a late August evening Kensa comes across a dying sea monster under the light of a full moon. The first of its kind to grace the storm-torn shore of Portscatho in centuries, it is an omen . . .

For scarlet-haired Kensa, daughter of the most feared smuggler to ever roam the Cornish coast, her destiny is sealed as apprentice to the local wise woman. Under the guidance of Isolde, Kensa learns secrets of the Old Ways, the ancient magic that binds the land and sea.

But when Isolde sickens Kensa turns to the Bucka, the Father of Storms, a vengeful sea god chained to the ocean. Desperate to save her mentor, Kensa makes a deal with the deadly creature; a pact that risks everything she’s sworn to protect.

The Salt Bind is an unputdownable and hypnotising historical fantasy page-turner steeped in salt, superstition and seafolk – a world of forgotten sirens, sea gods and the alchemy of the Old Ways. Perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and The Binding.

‘A truly immersive read steeped in the living landscape of earth and sea. The Salt Bind is folkloric fantasy as it should be – pernicious, wild and beholden to no-one. A story of outcast women, defiance and loss, sisterhood and growth, the story lingered long after the final pages’ Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk

‘Thrilling and bewitching from the very first deliciously crafted paragraph. This story of sisterhood, magic, folklore and tradition sets Rebecca Ferrier up as a first-rate writer of this age‘ Ch?k?d?l? Emel?mad?, author of Dazzling

‘A fable of family ties and belonging, of outcasts and alchemy. Spellbinding and striking, The Salt Bind is a siren song of folklore and mystery, of Cornwall calling you home’ Victoria Hawthorne, author of The Darkest Night

In this inspirational memoir, On Cricket, Sir Trevor explores his childhood in the Caribbean and celebrates his life-long love of the sport that followed him no matter where in the world his illustrious journalistic career would take him.

Sir Trevor offers a wide-ranging commentary on cricket as a common language between England, the West Indies and beyond – a sense of belonging that knows no borders – and celebrates cricket as an engine of national identity and an essential feature of daily life and community.

An exceptional storyteller and commentator, On Cricket is a love letter to the sport and a study of Sir Trevor’s oldest and most consistent passion: watching, debating and playing the gentleman’s game.

‘A beautiful weave of history, myth and storytelling by one of our most exciting new classicists’ DAN SNOW

Steeped in ancient magic, dark divinity and wild ways, Goddess with a Thousand Faces takes you on a historical journey like no other…

Blending mythological retellings with historical research, Goddess with a Thousand Faces traverses the world and transports through time to bring ten formidable and inspiring ancient goddesses to life. Meet Artemis, the Greek goddess of the wilderness, never without her bow and arrow; Sedna, Inuit goddess of the ocean, guarding the icy waters and all its creatures; Isis, Egyptian goddess of healing, who dwells by the River Nile, just to name a few…

Jasmine Elmer explores these goddesses of our past, uncovering their truths, their rebellion and their freedom. For too long, they have been written out of history; lost to the sands of time and stamped into silence. Goddess with a Thousand Faces restores these women to their glory.

Pour over this treasure trove of myths, legends and mighty goddesses. Hear the messages echoing through the ages and see yourself in the faces of these icons. For while their stories might ancient, today they are more important – and more powerful – than ever.

A treasure trove of beautiful storytelling and ancient wisdom, perfect for fans of Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola and Storyland by Amy Jeffs.

‘Gorgeous. Jasmine Elmer has a fierce passion for these women, and this shines through in her writing. Come for the goddesses, stay for the spiritual journey!’ Lizzy Tiffin, author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece

‘If you love history and feminist retellings, this is your next must-read. Goddess With a Thousand Faces is a thrilling exploration of lesser-known goddesses from around the world – offering a crash course in feminine myth and worship, with all its power, fury and wonder. I adored it’ Rachel Blackmore, author of Costanza

‘A passionate ode to the inner goddess within us all, that blends a rich and vibrant introduction to a diverse array of cultures and mythologies with accessible retellings. Part mythical guide, part history compendium and part self-help handbook, Jasmine Elmer’s sparkling debut offers up a refreshing, inclusive and powerfully feminist manifesto for what it means to be a goddess, ancient and modern’ Emily Hauser, author of Mythica

Rome, 1636: In the scorched city of Rome, the cobbled streets hum with gossip and sin… Costanza Piccolomini is a respectable young wife – until she meets Gianlorenzo Bernini, the famed sculptor and star of Roman society, whose jet-black gaze matches his dark temper. From the second they set eyes upon each other, a fatal attraction is born.

Their secret love burns with a passion that consumes them. But with every stolen kiss and illicit tryst, Costanza’s reputation is at stake. Meanwhile, Bernini has a dangerous desire: he wants to make Costanza immortal. He vows to possess her not just in body and soul, but also in marble.

When Bernini unveils his sculpture of Costanza, she is exposed as his lover, marking the undoing of their affair – and the beginning of a scandal which will rock Roman society. For Bernini would rather destroy Costanza than let her go.

Betrayed. Abandoned. Banished. This was meant to be the end of Costanza’s story. But Costanza is no ordinary woman: from the ashes, she will rise…

History calls her a Muse. Temptress. Fallen woman. This is her story. Based on a true story, Costanza brings to life a feminist icon who has been written out of history. Perfect for fans of The Marriage Portrait and The Miniaturist.

‘Emotionally intense’ DAILY MAIL
‘Stunning’ JENNIE GODFREY
‘This novel took over my life’ PATERSON JOSEPH
‘I loved it’ ELIZABETH CHADWICK
‘This has to be my book of the year!’ SHEILA O’FLANAGAN
‘A revelation’ ELLEN ALPSTEN

But she won’t be going quietly. Tonight, Hannah’s throwing an end-of-life party: the drinks are on ice, and the palm trees are strung with lights beneath technicolour skies. And though Hannah has less than twenty-four hours left, she’s holding out for one last, impossible thing…

Amongst the guest list is Hannah’s long-lost love Sophie – the woman who Hannah can’t forget, even after forty years. Hannah has to give her greatest love one last try.

Soon, the party is in full swing. Hannah waits nervously, unaware that before her last ever dawn breaks, a devastating secret will come to light. If Sophie shows, how can Hannah say goodbye all over again? And is there enough time to fix the past?

Brimming with heart, and just as hilarious as it is heartbreaking, Palm Meridian is a one-of-a kind novel that will stay with you forever. Grace & Frankie meets The Notebook, for fans of Malibu Rising, this bittersweet novel affirms that life is what we choose to make of it, and any story can be a love story, if you let it.

‘Palm Meridian is a masterful love story set in a time of crisis and in a burnt and shredded world. Flahive deftly weaves between the past, present and future. It is heartful and hopeful in equal measure’ Nicola Dinan, author of Bellies

‘Palm Meridian is the bizarre sapphic riot you didn’t know you needed. I’m speechless, which is a rarity. A single page can make you both cackle with laughter and want to burst into ugly tears – it’s balanced beautifully that way. Explosively, joyously human, it bursts with hope and kindness, and it’s rib-achingly funny‘ Curtis Garner, author of Isaac

‘Oh, this beautiful, brilliant book. WHAT a debut. Achingly funny and utterly heartrending, written with so much joy and hope and love. I am bereft to have finished and to have left Hannah, Sophie, Esme, Nate, Luke, the Eileen’s, and everyone at Palm Meridian’ Sara Nisha Adams, author of The Reading List

‘Bittersweet lesbians try to enjoy one last farewell party at the end of the world – this is a delicious debut. I read the first chapter standing on my doormat, having just received the book in the post and expecting to just flick quickly through, but instead I got hooked in and finished the first few chapters with the delighted grin of someone who knows they’re going to love reading the rest’ Lily Lindon, author of Double Booked

‘Hilarious, heart-wrenching and hopeful, Palm Meridian is the modern lesbian novel I’ve been waiting for’ Anna Bailey, author of Tall Bones

‘Hilarious and wise with an enormous heart, Palm Meridian is an extraordinary achievement. Fun to read, while also bittersweet, Flahive’s prose can sneak up on you. One minute you’re laughing aloud, and the next you’re choked up by a poignant punch to the gut. Consider yourself warned. This novel will make you feel alive’ Camille Perri, the author of The Assistants

‘Palm Meridian is artfully crafted, a love story, a tragedy, a comedy, a meditation on life and death – our own, and that of the planet we are, for now, lucky enough to occupy. I laughed out loud, I turned pages hoping against hope and I wept. This is a very special novel, and in these extraordinary times, I think it is exactly what we all need to read. I will be thinking about it for a long time‘ Laura Kay, author of The Split

‘This book is an absolute hoot. It’s also a poignant celebration of love, life and friendship in all its forms. Flahive’s debut is wildly entertaining, lovingly written and beautifully anarchic – a visit to Palm Meridian Retirement Resort is a must’ Jess Kidd, author of The Night Ship

‘A firecracker of a book – an enchanting mixture of hilarity and moving observations on love and loss’ Emma Morgan, author A Love Story for Bewildered Girls

‘A brilliantly warm and nostalgic journey through the highs and lows of surviving life’s drama’ Justin Myers, author of The Last Romeo

‘A riotous novel marking the arrival of an exciting new voice in fiction’ Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle

‘A stunningly original, heartbreaking yet brilliantly funny story of the power of love and friendship. Grace Flahive has perfectly depicted end-of-life millennials: an older, wiser version of 2025’s Hannah’s and Sophie’s, surviving in a frighteningly realistic climate-change-devastated world. One of my favourite novels of the year by far, this is absolutely destined for the big screen!’ Laura Price, author of Single Bald Female

‘Fresh, funny and full of hope. Grace writes with such originality and heart, I know readers are going to fall in love with Hannah and her joyfully life-affirming end-of-life party’ Freya Sampson, author of The Last Library

‘The kind of read that takes you for a ride – backwards and forwards and in directions you didn’t know you could go. I love a story that spans joy and grief, love and loss, laughter and tears. What a thrilling novel this is‘ Hillary Yablon, author of Sylvia’s Second Act

‘Bursting with humour, queer joy and heart. A unique and deeply touching celebration of both community and life’ Emily Austin, author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead

‘Boldly and beautifully written, with an audacious and unforgettable heroine – everybody’s going to want to move to Palm Meridian! A book that, without ever being mawkish or sentimental, simply reminds us of the joy of being alive‘ Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

‘Palm Meridian is packed with humour and wit, has a cast of wonderful characters and is powered along by a gripping, twisty plot. Books like this make me feel positive about the future of fiction!’ Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

‘What a beautiful book. Gorgeously written, you can feel the warmth of the sunset of Hannah’s life on every page. So funny and so sad. Compulsory queer reading this summer!’ Chloe Michelle Howarth, author of Sunburn

An A-Z of Chinese Food (Recipes Not Included) is not a recipe book, but a deliberate ‘anti-glossary’ – a delectable edible anthology that serves up Chinese flavour beyond just its taste.

Jenny Lau always found herself sitting between cultures, connected to both east and west. Hungry to understand herself, she threw herself into researching the Chinese food of her heritage. The result is An A-Z of Chinese Food – a surprising, unputdownable and deliciously enriching anthology that uses food to explore who we are and how we relate to the world.

From A is for Authentic, breaking down our assumptions of who ‘owns’ what cuisine, to R is for Rice Cooker, a humorous entry from the point of view a hard-working kitchen appliance that has seen a family through its ups and downs, An A-Z of Chinese Food will change the way you think about, see, and eat, food.

‘An A-Z of Chinese Food is a landmark in British food writing, somewhere between a book, a magazine, and a treatise, but completely its own thing. Jenny has the rare ability to dissect unwieldy matters of identity, race and culture with the lightness of touch that all serious topics need, combatting preconceived notions about Chinese cuisine with immaculate research and subversive humour. This book is a tonic to the mainstream of food writing’ Jonathan Nunn

‘A leading light in the British Chinese community’ Fuchsia Dunlop

‘A balm for the soul… Jenny Lau is a compelling and evocative storyteller, an important voice that shines bright in the world of modern food writing’ Hetty Lui McKinnon, author of To Asia, With Love

‘There is so much to admire about Jenny’s writing… Brilliant’ Anna Jones, author of One: Pot, Pan, Planet

‘She is a writer of force and warmth. Everything she writes is a must-read!’ Dr Mukta Das, food anthropologist

‘Essential reading for any serious culture enthusiast’ Daniel York Loh, Associate Artistic Director at Kakilang Arts

From the back rooms of Stoke-on-Trent to jam-packed audiences at Alexandra Palace, darts’ remarkable transformation from pub game to primetime TV calls for an essential go-to guide to the modern game. This sharp and witty handbook dives deep into the sport and its champions, as well as shining a spotlight on callers and commentators, the game’s unique place in British culture, and so much more.

Answering important questions you might never have thought to ask, such as, ‘is it possible to recover from a nasty bout of dartitis?’ and ‘why do darts players wear so much nylon?’, Who Darts Wins! takes aim at the secrets, the science and the slingers of the darts world – this is the game revealed as never before!

Written with knowledge, insight and humour by lifelong darts fan John Woodhouse (Winner – Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year 2023), Who Darts Wins! is the perfect companion book for the darts revolution. Grab your arrers and give it a go – those who dart really do win!

‘A beautiful weave of history, myth and storytelling by one of our most exciting new classicists’ DAN SNOW

Steeped in ancient magic, dark divinity and wild ways, Goddess with a Thousand Faces takes you on a historical journey like no other…

Blending mythological retellings with historical research, Goddess with a Thousand Faces traverses the world and transports through time to bring ten formidable and inspiring ancient goddesses to life. Meet Artemis, the Greek goddess of the wilderness, never without her bow and arrow; Sedna, Inuit goddess of the ocean, guarding the icy waters and all its creatures; Isis, Egyptian goddess of healing, who dwells by the River Nile, just to name a few…

Jasmine Elmer explores these goddesses of our past, uncovering their truths, their rebellion and their freedom. For too long, they have been written out of history; lost to the sands of time and stamped into silence. Goddess with a Thousand Faces restores these women to their glory.

Pour over this treasure trove of myths, legends and mighty goddesses. Hear the messages echoing through the ages and see yourself in the faces of these icons. For while their stories might ancient, today they are more important – and more powerful – than ever.

A treasure trove of beautiful storytelling and ancient wisdom, perfect for fans of Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola and Storyland by Amy Jeffs.

‘Gorgeous. Jasmine Elmer has a fierce passion for these women, and this shines through in her writing. Come for the goddesses, stay for the spiritual journey!’ Lizzy Tiffin, author of Bad Girls of Ancient Greece

‘If you love history and feminist retellings, this is your next must-read. Goddess With a Thousand Faces is a thrilling exploration of lesser-known goddesses from around the world – offering a crash course in feminine myth and worship, with all its power, fury and wonder. I adored it’ Rachel Blackmore, author of Costanza

‘A passionate ode to the inner goddess within us all, that blends a rich and vibrant introduction to a diverse array of cultures and mythologies with accessible retellings. Part mythical guide, part history compendium and part self-help handbook, Jasmine Elmer’s sparkling debut offers up a refreshing, inclusive and powerfully feminist manifesto for what it means to be a goddess, ancient and modern’ Emily Hauser, author of Mythica