Dust of the Desert is a taut early-twentieth-century adventure romance in which the desert functions not merely as setting but as moral and symbolic pressure. Ritchie's narrative draws upon the traditions of frontier fiction, imperial adventure, and magazine serial storytelling, shaping a world of heat, distance, pursuit, and revelation. Its style is brisk and pictorial: action is carried by clean dramatic scenes, while the landscape's dust, glare, and silence enlarge questions of courage, loyalty, and human endurance. Robert Welles Ritchie was a professional American journalist and popular fiction writer whose work often reflects the narrative discipline of the newspaper office and the commercial vitality of the periodical press. His familiarity with travel writing, frontier mythology, and the tastes of readers hungry for danger and exotic terrain likely informed the novel's pace and atmosphere. He wrote at a moment when American fiction was transforming geographical margins into arenas of character. Readers interested in classic adventure fiction, Western romance, and the literary uses of landscape will find Dust of the Desert especially rewarding. It is recommended as both an engaging tale and a revealing artifact of its literary moment.

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New York Times Bestseller The record-holding two-time NBA champion and recently inducted hall-of-famer reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir. Playing in the NBA for eighteen years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, this most dedicated competitor was legendary for his sharp shooting. From the Outside, complete with a foreword by Spike Lee, is his story in his words: a no-holds-barred look at his life and career, filled with behind-the-scenes stories and surprising revelations about the game he has always cherished. Allen talks openly about his fellow players, coaches, owners, and friends, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett. He reveals how, as a kid growing up in a military family, he learned about responsibility and respect—the key to making those perfect free throws and critical three-point shots. From the Outside is the portrait of a gifted athlete and a serious man with a strongly defined philosophy about the game and the right way it should be played—a philosophy that, at times, set him apart from colleagues and coaches, while inspiring so many others, and lead to the most pivotal shot of his career: the unforgettable 3-pointer in the final seconds of Game 6 of the 2013 NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout, Allen makes clear that success in basketball is as much about what happens off the court as on, that devotion and commitment are the true essence of the game—and of life itself. What does it truly take to build a legacy in the world’s most competitive league? A Legendary Work Ethic: Go inside the pre-game routines and relentless practice that made Allen one of the most dedicated competitors and sharpest shooters in NBA history. Unfiltered Stories on NBA Icons: Get Allen's candid perspective on playing with and against legends like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and his complex relationship with Boston Celtics teammate Kevin Garnett. The Shot of a Lifetime: A thrilling, possession-by-possession breakdown of the most pivotal shot of his career—the unforgettable 3-pointer that saved the Miami Heat in the 2013 NBA Finals. Blueprint for a Long Career: Discover the philosophy on respect, responsibility, and professionalism that allowed him to thrive for eighteen seasons, from his rookie year to his Hall of Fame induction. From the Court to the Big Screen: Read the surprising story of how he landed the iconic role of Jesus Shuttlesworth, working alongside Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's classic film, He Got Game.

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The Silent Patient meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this glamorous tale of obsession, rage and revenge, the must-read, twisty new thriller for summer. 'Devoured this in a single day, this twisty and smart mystery is a must read' 5-star reader review 'Nothing is what it appears in this brooding story of revenge wrapped up in a homage to Fitzgerald' Daily Mail 'If you're looking for a feminist thriller with glamorous Hollywood vibes...oh, friend, this one is definitely for you!' 5-star reader review _ Revenge has never tasted better . . . Famous film star Lila Crayne is America's Sweetheart: she's generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic. A golden girl. She and her fiancé, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning New York apartment, and are embarking on a new movie: a modern feminist adaptation of a classic twentieth-century novel. To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins work with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past. Soon, Lila's impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch - and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces. But everyone has a secret, no one is quite who they seem, and before long, careers, reputations and lives are in danger of being irrevocably destroyed . . . Praise for Sweet Fury: 'The stage is set for an intoxicating game of revenge. With themes of misogyny and toxicity, this is a beguiling slow burn' Heat 'A breathlessly fun, dark, and twisty tale of feminist revenge' Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice 'Twisty and immersive, it seduces you into a story so compelling that you aren't ready for the sucker-punch of its deeper truths. This is a hell of a debut' Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You 'A sharp, seductive thriller that probes the dark underbelly of Hollywood' Jean Kwok, author of The Leftover Woman ' A gorgeous literary thriller, filled with a cast of glamorous and tragic characters . . . I absolutely devoured this smart, sensual and twisty story of revenge' Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools 'I powered through as I couldn't put it down and it will remain as one of my favorite books of the year!' Reader review

The Silent Patient meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this glamorous tale of obsession, rage and revenge, the must-read, twisty new thriller for summer. 'Devoured this in a single day, this twisty and smart mystery is a must read' 5-star reader review 'Nothing is what it appears in this brooding story of revenge wrapped up in a homage to Fitzgerald' Daily Mail 'If you're looking for a feminist thriller with glamorous Hollywood vibes...oh, friend, this one is definitely for you!' 5-star reader review _ Revenge has never tasted better . . . Famous film star Lila Crayne is America's Sweetheart: she's generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic. A golden girl. She and her fiancé, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning New York apartment, and are embarking on a new movie: a modern feminist adaptation of a classic twentieth-century novel. To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins work with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past. Soon, Lila's impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch - and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces. But everyone has a secret, no one is quite who they seem, and before long, careers, reputations and lives are in danger of being irrevocably destroyed . . . Praise for Sweet Fury: 'The stage is set for an intoxicating game of revenge. With themes of misogyny and toxicity, this is a beguiling slow burn' Heat 'A breathlessly fun, dark, and twisty tale of feminist revenge' Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice 'Twisty and immersive, it seduces you into a story so compelling that you aren't ready for the sucker-punch of its deeper truths. This is a hell of a debut' Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You 'A sharp, seductive thriller that probes the dark underbelly of Hollywood' Jean Kwok, author of The Leftover Woman ' A gorgeous literary thriller, filled with a cast of glamorous and tragic characters . . . I absolutely devoured this smart, sensual and twisty story of revenge' Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools 'I powered through as I couldn't put it down and it will remain as one of my favorite books of the year!' Reader review

***The 7th novel in the Strike series, THE RUNNING GRAVE, is coming in September 2023. Pre-order now and be the first to read it*** 'Hugely absorbing. . . the best Strike novel yet' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Highly inventive storytelling' GUARDIAN 'Outrageously entertaining' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Come for the twists and turns and stay for the beautifully drawn central relationship' INDEPENDENT 'Blistering piece of crime writing' SUNDAY TIMES 'Fans will love it' HEAT ----- *** The latest book in the thrilling Strike series, TROUBLED BLOOD, is out now! *** When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike's office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic. Trying to get to the bottom of Billy's story, Strike and Robin Ellacott - once his assistant, now a partner in the agency - set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside. And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike's own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been - Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that . . . Epic and enthralling, Lethal White is the gripping fourth instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. ----- PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES: 'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' MARK BILLINGHAM 'The work of a master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Unputdownable. . . Irresistible' SUNDAY TIMES 'Will keep you up all night' OBSERVER 'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS

***The 7th novel in the Strike series, THE RUNNING GRAVE, is coming in September 2023. Pre-order now and be the first to read it*** 'Hugely absorbing. . . the best Strike novel yet' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Highly inventive storytelling' GUARDIAN 'Outrageously entertaining' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Come for the twists and turns and stay for the beautifully drawn central relationship' INDEPENDENT 'Blistering piece of crime writing' SUNDAY TIMES 'Fans will love it' HEAT ----- *** The latest book in the thrilling Strike series, TROUBLED BLOOD, is out now! *** When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike's office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic. Trying to get to the bottom of Billy's story, Strike and Robin Ellacott - once his assistant, now a partner in the agency - set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside. And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike's own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been - Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that . . . Epic and enthralling, Lethal White is the gripping fourth instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. ----- PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES: 'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' MARK BILLINGHAM 'The work of a master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Unputdownable. . . Irresistible' SUNDAY TIMES 'Will keep you up all night' OBSERVER 'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS

The greatest tragic love story ever told - but this time, Catherine tells it herself. In Catherine, Essie Fox breathes new life into Wuthering Heights, transforming a gothic masterpiece into a haunting confession of obsession, madness and love that even death cannot end. `A haunting work in its own right ... provides an extra dimension and new perspectives on one of literature's best-known tales of doomed love¿ Sunday Times 'A fabulously gothic portrait of obsession, Catherine feels like a natural part of Brontë's novel, bringing it fresh light and shadow ... An extraordinary work of imagination, and a love letter to a great classic, it's her best book yet' M.L. Steadman `Reverent and irreverent ... A must-read for anyone who visits Heathcliff and Cathy's Yorkshire Moors in their dreams¿ Erin Kelly ----- With a nature as wild as the moors she loves to roam, Catherine Earnshaw grows up alongside Heathcliff, a foundling her father rescued from the streets of Liverpool. Their fierce, untamed bond deepens as they grow - until Mr Earnshaw's death leaves Hindley, Catherine's brutal brother, in control and Heathcliff reduced to servitude. Desperate to protect him, Catherine turns to Edgar Linton, the handsome heir to Thrushcross Grange. She believes his wealth might free Heathcliff from cruelty - but her choice is fatally misunderstood, and their lives spiral into a storm of passion, jealousy and revenge. Now, eighteen years later, Catherine rises from her grave to tell her story - and seek redemption. Essie Fox's Catherine reimagines Wuthering Heights with beauty and intensity - a haunting, atmospheric retelling that brings new life to a timeless classic and lays bare the dark heart of an immortal love. ----- 'Beautifully written and imagined ... If you love Wuthering Heights, read Catherine' Historia magazine 'A wonderfully atmospheric retelling of one fiction's most famous 'love' stories ... a tour de force' Heat `Every bit as gripping as the classic, yet has added immediacy and emotion. Hugely moving¿ Sean Lusk `A dazzling feminist retelling of the greatest tragic love affair in fiction ... gothic, defiant and heartbreakingly human¿ Louisa Treger `Exquisite' Liz Fenwick 'Told by Catherine 18 years after her death, revealing the depths of immortal love and bringing new life to this classic tale' Candis `Passionate, vivid, utterly mesmerising ... satisfyingly familiar and yet sparking with wild gothic originality¿ Kate Griffin `Haunting, authentic, exquisite ... a fresh and relevant story of obsession and revenge¿ Anna Mazzola `A new level of understanding is brought by the change in perspective, and the joy, anguish, passion, obsession and destruction are not only witnessed but embodied. Essie Fox doesn't write from the heart, she writes from her soul ... stunning¿ Barbara Havelocke ` Wuthering Heights has been re-imagined by one of our most prominent Gothic novelists ... Read it by candlelight, surrounded by shadows, and let the deathly icy-cold fingers of its protagonist clasp you and send shivers down your spine¿ Dr Michael Stewart `Beautiful! I loved being back in that world¿ Emma Carroll `Expertly written, cleverly melding original text with reimagined interpretations ... a feminist retelling that retains the emotional truth of Emily Brontë's original. Essie Fox has lovingly and meticulously reconstructed the story to draw out its dark, twisted heart¿ Katherine Clements

***The 7th novel in the Strike series, THE RUNNING GRAVE, is coming in September 2023. Pre-order now and be the first to read it*** 'Hugely absorbing. . . the best Strike novel yet' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Highly inventive storytelling' GUARDIAN 'Outrageously entertaining' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Come for the twists and turns and stay for the beautifully drawn central relationship' INDEPENDENT 'Blistering piece of crime writing' SUNDAY TIMES 'Fans will love it' HEAT ----- *** The latest book in the thrilling Strike series, TROUBLED BLOOD, is out now! *** When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike's office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic. Trying to get to the bottom of Billy's story, Strike and Robin Ellacott - once his assistant, now a partner in the agency - set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside. And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike's own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been - Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that . . . Epic and enthralling, Lethal White is the gripping fourth instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. ----- PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES: 'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' MARK BILLINGHAM 'The work of a master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Unputdownable. . . Irresistible' SUNDAY TIMES 'Will keep you up all night' OBSERVER 'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS

*** THE FEEL-GOOD NOVEL OF THE SUMMER AND A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB 2018 SELECTION *** 'Wow. Just wow. If you liked Me Before You, you'll love You Me Everything' Sunday Times bestseller Clare Mackintosh Set in the French countryside over one hot summer, You Me Everything is a tender novel about finding joy and love even in the most unexpected places. Jess and her ten-year-old son William set off to spend the summer at Château de Roussignol, deep in the rich, sunlit hills of the Dordogne. There, Jess’s ex-boyfriend and William’s father, Adam, runs a beautiful hotel in a restored castle. Jess is bowled over by what Adam has accomplished, but she’s in France for a much more urgent reason: to make Adam connect with his own son. Jess can’t allow Adam to let their son down because she is tormented by a secret of her own, one that nobody - especially William - must discover. By turns life-affirming, heart-wrenching and joyful, You Me Everything is a novel about one woman's fierce determination to grab hold of the family she has and never let go, and a romantic story as heady as a crisp Sancerre on a summer day. 'A classic, bittersweet love story. Like Jojo Moyes, Catherine Isaac’s writing is enjoyably sweet and funny, as well as moving' Judy Finnegan 'Emotional and powerful - and also hugely enjoyable. It's a love story in every sense of the word' Claire Frost 'You broke my heart AND made it soar! Isabelle Broom 'Packed with twists and surprises' Good Housekeeping 'A heart-wrenching story which explores the lengths we’re willing to go to for those we love' Cosmopolitan 'Beautiful' Closer 'Will stay with you' Marie Claire US 'A heart-breakingly real story and poignant story of love, regret and second chances.This is one of the books that everyone will be talking about' Heat 'Destined for big things' Red 'An ideal holiday read' Sunday Mirror 'One of the summer's big hitters' Fabulous 'Must read' New York Post ‘What a gorgeous book. A sensitive subject, beautifully handled. Loved it’ Jill Mansell 'Heartwarming, thoughtful and very special' Jenny Colgan 'Reminiscent of One Day' Sarah Vaughan ‘ Too early for a book of the year? I don’t think so! I ADORED You Me Everything. I lived it. I loved it. I will never, ever forget it’ Linda’s Book Bag ‘A shimmering setting, a rekindled love and a looming tragedy … I tore through it and loved it to the last word’ Louise Candlish ‘I laughed, I cried and I even cheered. I have a feeling You Me Everything will be the book everyone is talking about in 2018’ Kate’s Book Spot 'What a beautiful, heart-wrenching read' Rea's Book Reviews 'I'm in pieces; such a stunningly eloquent, heartfelt story . This will be the book everyone is talking about' Penny Parkes 'Fabulous, you are all in for a major treat' Milly Johnson 'One to watch out for' Book Angel