Carnival of LiesThe Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author 'Full of dash and atmosphere' The Times Venice. Winter, 1539. When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Florence with his life, if necessary. The deadly attack that follows leads to bodies, bloodshed . . . and something far more dangerous. Those behind the plot obtain a journal of the dukes containing explosive

bunkers and booby traps

surreal worlds of Las Vegas casinos

But it’ll be fine

gathering his own ancient allies and working to aid Casia in her wars

Girls is a masterful take on family at its most complicated' PHOENICIA ROGERSON

TEST YOUR WITS AGAINST RACHEL SAVERNAKE

Each of them harbours a secret hope

not least the actress Sarah Bernhardt

Nergui is assigned to conduct an internal enquiry into Muunokhoi's failed prosecution

until a chance encounter with Madame de Flamanville

enduring perfection'

The gaudy years of the Restoration are long gone