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'This country's leading Tolstoy scholar has selected, edited and translated a two-volume set of Tolstoy's Letters, which represents academic publishing of the highest kind.' Yorkshire PostLeo Tolstoy was unquestionably the most prolific letter-writer of all the great Russian novelists of the nineteenth century.

But now, on his twelfth 'discovery day', it's time for Elvis to find out who left him at the zoo, and why?On an epic adventure that takes Elvis to an island off the coast of Norway, he will finally discover the truth about his past...

Winner of the Shamus Award for Best PI Hardcover novel 2019Shaken by the outcome of her last big case, PI Roxane Weary is keeping a low profile. Certain - and scared - that things aren't so straightforward, Roxane starts to follow a paper trail that gets more dangerous the farther it goes.

Max is used to spending time alone - it's difficult to make friends in a big, chaotic school when you're hard of hearing. You'll know what to do.'There on the floor he finds a pile of sand ... a tiny boy, no bigger than a raisin, Luke, Prince of the Blues. millions of others - a thriving, bustling, sprawling civilization!

Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman play rival magicians in turn-of-the-century London who battle each other for trade secrets, a rivalry so intense that it turns them into murderers.

Scott Walker is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant, serious and intelligent of artists today. Walker's iconic lyrics will proudly follow in the footsteps of other famous musicians who have been published by Faber & Faber, including Jarvis Cocker, Billy Bragg, and Van Morrison.

A new edition of a music classic.

The Children of Castle Rock, a captivating novel by Natasha (Literary Scout) Farrant, is a must-read for all book lovers. Published in 2018, this book has made a significant mark in the literary world. The story is a gripping journey of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery, which will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. Farrant, a renowned author, has outdone herself in this genre, crafting a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. This book was published by the esteemed Faber & Faber, further enhancing its credibility in the literary world. The Children of Castle Rock is a testament to Farrant's storytelling prowess and is a valuable addition to any bookshelf. This English language book is the perfect choice for a cozy evening read or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.

Beginning with Richard Wright's meeting with Gertrude Stein in 1946 and ending with his death in suspicious circumstances fourteen years later, Paris Interzone provides a compelling look at the Left Bank cafe society that dominated postwar Paris.

Strindberg's "Miss Julie", a play on power, sex and class, is presented here in a new version by Frank McGuinness, togther with "The Stronger".

Like London, like Paris or New York or pre-war Alexandria, Bombay contains not just many different social worlds but whole solar systems of different societies moving separately and intricately over the same territory. This book presents an account of the city of Bombay (Mumbai).

She has been dancing ever since, and after a spell as a principal dancer in New York, now dances for the Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam. Beautifully and gently illustrated by Ella Okstad, Ballerina Dreams is the younger-reader edition of Michaela DePrince's highly moving memoir, Hope in a Ballet Shoe.

This fifth collection of Brian Friel's work contains:Uncle Vanya (after Chekhov) (1998) The Yalta Game (after Chekhov) (2001) The Bear (after Chekhov) (2002) Afterplay (after 2002) Performances (2003) The Home Place (2005) Hedda Gabler (after Ibsen) (2005)

Following the biographical style of 1599, this book traces Shakespeare's life and times from the autumn of 1605, when he took an old and anonymous Elizabethan play, The Chronicle History of King Leir, and transformed it into his most searing tragedy, King Lear.

Gathers fourteen centuries of extraordinary verse - beginning with the first writings from the old languages of England and Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and culminating in some of our most recent poets, speaking in our present-day tongues.

From tales of carolling and snatched mistletoe kisses to 'The Worst Christmas Dinner, Ever', there's something here to amuse and interest Christmas lovers, grinches, and everyone in between.

Why is the sea salty?How far away is space?Why can't I tickle myself?Why can't we live forever?Children ask the most interesting and challenging questions.

Lavinia Greenlaw's first collection, Night Photograph, made an immediately favourable impact. Her second collection, A World Where News Travelled Slowly explores more local and personal matters. This volume serves to confirm the gifts Lavinia Greenlaw showed in her first book.

Picking up the pieces after the chilling events of the previous year isn't easy, but the Grace siblings are determined to try and get things back to normal - and if that means papering over the cracks, so be it.

Inspired by Moliere's farcical, tragic, anarchic Don Juan (1665), Patrick Marber's Don Juan in Soho transports the action to contemporary London and follows the debauched protagonist's final adventures. Don Juan in Soho premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in December 2006.

A serious book is black-and-white, and it informs the reader. This book features a donkey in a flowered hat, a laughing zebra, a hissing snake, a marching penguin and cavorting monkeys. It lets you join the fun as the animals take control, effortlessly and with great style.

This third collection of Brian Friel's work contains:Three Sisters (Chekhov) (1981)The Communication Cord (1982) Fathers and Sons (Turgenev) (1987) Making History (1988) Dancing at Lughnasa (1990)

Winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize England is in a state of environmental and economic crisis. A woman known as 'Sister' leaves her oppressive marriage to join an isolated group of women in a remote northern farm at Carhullan, where she intends to become a rebel fighter.

Introducing 'The Building Boy', a captivating piece by Ross Montgomery, first published in 2016. This enchanting tale falls under a genre that sparks imagination and fuels creativity. Faber & Faber, a renowned publisher, is proud to have this gem in their collection. The Building Boy is an exceptional book that takes readers on an unforgettable journey. The story unfolds with an intriguing plot that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. Ross Montgomery's storytelling prowess comes to life through this book, making it a must-read for any book lover. Published by Faber & Faber in 2016, The Building Boy has since been a favorite among readers. The book is available in English.

A series highlighting the works commended annually for the prestigious Forward Prizes. It brings together the best poems published over a quarter century in twenty-five editions of the Forward books of poetry. It includes both familiar names - Simon Armitage, Jackie Kay, Derek Walcott - and fresh voices - Kate Tempest, Kei Miller and Emily Berry.

This fourth collection of Brian Friel's work contains:The London Vertigo (after Macklin) (1992) (January)A Month in the Country (after Turgenev) (1992) (August) Wonderful Tennessee (1993) Molly Sweeney (1994) Give Me Your Answer, Do! (1997)

'A spirited attack on Thomas Jefferson . But Conor Cruise O'Brien proposes - in this magisterial 1998 work - that Jefferson's own passions waned in the America of the 1790s once French egalitarian ideals ran up against the slave-based Southern economy he supported. 'His thesis will seem like heresy to many people in America .

On the windswept front of Morecambe Bay, Cy Parks spends his childhood years first in a guest house for consumptives run by his mother and then as apprentice to alcoholic tattoo-artist Eliot Riley.

This second collection of Brian Friel's work contains:The Freedom of the City (1973) Volunteers (1975) Living Quarters (1977) Aristocrats (1979) (March) Faith Healer (1979) (April) Translations (1980)

This marks the first of five volumes collecting together the complete work of Brian Friel. The Enemy Within (1962) Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1964)The Loves of Cass McGuire (1966) Lovers (Winners and Losers) (1967) Crystal and Fox (1968) The Gentle Island (1971)