Defence Of The RealmThis book reveals the precise role of the Security Service in 20th century British history, from its foundation by Captain Kell of the British Army in October 1909, through two world wars, up to and including its present roles in counter espionage and counter terrorism.

Hospitals begin to fill with the dead and dying

In a centuries-old tradition

From the author of The Stars Look Down and Dr Finlay's Casebook comes the gripping medical drama which influenced the foundation of the NHS

Frances is happy to stay in her beloved countryside when the new King arrives from Scotland

sharp and quick-tempered George Starling

In a camper van or a motorhome

find ourselves lost under a pile of life admin

Inspired by her hugely popular podcast

But as his unit is thrown into the hellish attrition of the Battle of Stalingrad

people are freezing

night after night

for the first time