Some of the most celebrated detective novels of all time, the Sherlock Holmes books are set in London and feature legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his crime-solving partner Dr Watson as they investigate the most baffling cases.
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Peter James
Peter James is an English bestselling author, best known for his much loved Roy Grace series, which follows the Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in his gruelling investigations. James started his career as a writer/producer in films and television. He has written has written thirty-five novels and two works of non-fiction and his work has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
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Brighton Rock
By Graham Greene
This Graham Greene novel tells the story of Pinkie Brown, the teenaged sociopathic leader of a gang which operates in the English seaside resort of Brighton during the 1930s.
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The Silence Of The Lambs
By Thomas Harris
Called to help with the investigation into a psycopath who is murdering women across the Midwest, FBI Agent Clarice Starling finds herself conducting interviews with a prisoner who may provide clues to identify the killer, psychiatrist and cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter. As she is prompted to feed his morbid curiosity, she is forced to confront evil itself as well as her own demons.
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The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Children's book.
A pilot get stranded in the desert. When he wakes up, he find a little fellow standing before him, asking him to draw a sheep. Thus begins this enchanting fable, which teaches us the secret of what is really important in life.
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Five On A Treasure Island
By Enid Blyton
Children's book.
While on holiday, George takes her dog, Timothy, and her cousins Julian, Dick and Anne to explore nearby Kirrin Island. When they make a thrilling discovery, leading them on an adventure deep into the dungeons of Kirrin Castle.
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Ruthless Romans
By Terry Deary
Children's book.
Full of interesting facts about the gory details of life in ancient Rome, this book reveals the grim truth behind the Roma empire, from the terrible twins who founded the city to evil emperors.
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Featherbrains
By John Yeoman and Quentin Blake
Children's book.
Bessie and Flossie are two battery hens. When they decide to escape from the farm, they are confused, it's the first time they leave their cages. As they struggle to adjust to life outside the farm, Jackdaw will be there to help!