Collection: Adult Fiction Paperback

From the author of Sladd's Evil and The Kid, this is the first in a series of adventures spanning the 60-year career of an officer in Queen Victoria's merchant navy. On his first voyage, young Tom Chatto soon discovers the realities of navy life.

This is the story of a young man in his early 20s, leading a drab, ordinary existence in an English provincial town until his life is transformed when he begins to forge a special relationship with an autistic child and his mother. It is written by the author of "Dear Doctor Lily".

"The Chaste Apprentice" is a play on the programme of the Ketterick arts festival, as is an unknown opera. But the murder that takes place was not scheduled, and a member of one of the casts must be responsible. Robert Barnard is the author of "Death of a Salesperson".

One of Ngaio Marsh's most popular novels, this time featuring one of her best creations - Lucy Lockett, the crime-solving cat.

During the summer of 1941 the Metanov family are living a hard life in Leningrad. As the German armies advance their future looks bleak. For Tatiana, love arrives in the guise of Alexander, who harbours a deadly and extraordinary secret.

Love, Again is Doris Lessing's first novel since The Fifth Child in 1988. It is based around the discovery of the journals of Julie Vairon. She falls in love with 2 younger men, causing her to relive her own stages of growing up.

A novel from the author of "Evergreen" and "The Golden Cup". Paul Werner, married to his childhood sweetheart, Marian, has reached the pinnacle of social and financial success. But Paul yearns for the love of Anna - a once-in-a-lifetime love.

Sibyl Jardine returns to her property in Rebecca's neighbourhood and strikes up a friendship with the young girl. Rebecca is drawn into the turbulent and fascinating history of the old lady and her family.