The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho'An absolutely thrilling throat catching wonder of a historical novel. I read with alternating fascination dread hilarity admiration sorrow and triumph for a full life rendered with such animation brilliance and understanding. Told in wonderful prose and with dazzling energy and brilliant panache. Hugely recommended.' Stephen Fry 'By far and away the funniest cleverest most profoundly satisfying book I've read this year. This one's going to win prizes

In this gorgeous 'practical memoir' he'll take you from the pages of his great-grandfather's lucky matchmaking book right up to the present day

and the caps of the snowiest mountains

He has only one chance to live-if she will donate a kidney to save him

As its leaders craft their plans

Using eight parenting mantras to guide you

BARRY TROTTER AND THE SHAMELESS PARODY is an incisive and hilarious parody of the Harry Potter phenomenon

Liz is drawn to dark forms of escapism

A beautiful butterfly

Requiring only minimal preparation

bringing the Decay of the Angel’s plan to its final stage

Once you have these under your belt

it's still a little overwhelming for meek Ion Hidaka