During the late Middle Ages, conflict raged between France and England as they battled in pursuit of power, the throne and beyond. It became known as the Hundred Years’ War.

Hella S. Haasse’s epic masterpiece brings this period to vivid life, as the novel’s infamous characters move across a panoramic tapestry woven together by criss-crossed bloodlines and intense rivalries. There is the mad King Charles VI and his heartless Bavarian wife Isabeau; the King’s dashing brother Louis, Duke of Orléans and his sensitive Italian Duchess, Valentine. Their son, Charles, inherits a ferocious feud with the powerful and scheming Duke of Burgundy. Meanwhile, their bastard son becomes the right arm of Joan of Arc.

Charles of Orléans is the central character of this astonishing novel, a man caught up in deadly dynastic rivalries who survives because he is captured by the English at the Battle of Agincourt and made their prisoner for the next 25 years. In that time he perfects his craft as a writer and becomes one of the great French poets of the era.

In a narrative that spans decades, we also bear witness to the reign of three English Kings: Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V, the brilliant leader of the English army, who changes the face of war at Agincourt.

First published in the Netherlands in 1949 and never out of print, In a Dark Wood Wandering is a timeless classic.

From Ali Novak, author of the internationally bestselling novel and Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the fourth and final book in The Heartbreak Chronicles – an adorable, contemporary young adult romance for fans of cute love stories.

This instalment in the original Wattpad series has never before appeared in print, making this edition the definitive way to enjoy this beloved YA staple for new and returning readers alike.

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When so much is uncertain, how can love be the next step?

Even though her lymphoma is in remission, Cara Samuel feels anything but normal. After years of preparing for the worst, she has no idea what kind of life she wants, now that she's (probably? maybe?) going to live. So she hopes completing a "bucket list" she abandoned a few years ago will help her find herself again. She's already crossed one thing off the list: meeting her favourite band, the Heartbreakers. Well, it's only because her sister Stella's dating the lead singer, but it's a start.

It's not long before Cara's taken a polar plunge, started planning the tattoo she'll get, and also...is playing fake girlfriend to JJ Morris, the Heartbreakers’ drummer. Okay, that definitely wasn't on her list, but weirdly enough, the band's brashest, most obnoxious member has turned out to be a surprisingly great listener and a sweet friend. And when he needs to get some distance from his tricky ex, Cara's happy to help out.

Trouble is, JJ might be catching feelings, and while she’ll never admit it, Cara is too. By now, she knows better than to count on the future, and the last thing she wants is for him to get hurt. Can't they keep pretending there's nothing between them?

From Wattpad hit to globally adored young adult romance sensation, In a Heartbeat concludes the delightful Heartbreak Chronicles – the binge-worthy series that perfectly balances humour, heart and romance.

Tropes
Fake Dating
Boy Band Romance
Coming of Age
He Falls First

Also by Ali Novak:
The Heartbreakers
Paper Hearts
Heartstrings
In a Heartbeat

My Life with the Walter Boys
My Return to the Walter Boys

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