Hugely successful in France, this autobiographical novel moves from the author's happy childhood in Algeria to Paris, where she navigates her own sexuality and the tensions of existing betwe... read more
Brighton, 1968: a film producer, a novelist and an actress find their private lives encroaching into their public worlds. Pressures build on the trio...
On a Greek island in 1977, Calista finds herself working for Billy Wilder on a film. His career is on the wane, and she's a young woman with a lot to learn...
From the library of Marguerite Littman.
An immense novel exploring love, pretension and frailties. First edition, first impression, in fine condition with a fine dust jacket. Minimal shel... read more
Another mighty slab of wisdom from ACG. Not just about what we know, but also about what we don't know... Grayling is a master of conjuring sense and meaning out of the most abstract and dis... read more
A novel of resilience and survival by the author of 'Homegoing': a young woman tries to outwit her family's multiple traumas. Psychological complexities handled with artistry.
The author is at the forefront of the use of genetic science in archaeology. Here he explains the process and how it completely alters our understanding of early humans.