Ronan Bennett Knihy

England in the 1630s: turbulent and fearful times. John Brigge, a farmer and coroner respected in his North Country community, stays discreetly silent about his Catholic faith. When called to adjudicate on the murder of a new-born child, Brigge finds himself drawn into matters he would rather avoid. Irishwoman Katherine Shay is accused of killing her baby, and the town's powerful Puritan faction demands her immediate death. But Brigge suspects their haste has little to do with a quest for justice.

A devastating novel of love and desire and one man's search for his soul in a world of violence and political intrigue, which was shortlisted for the Whitbread Novel Award 1998

In this riveting literary suspense novel, psychoanalysis, murder, and cliffhangers are played out against the background of a 1914 international chess tournament in St. Petersburg, Russia. Abridged. 5 CDs.

I'm going to tell you everything. I'm gonna tell you the whole story.Sometimes all it takes is a single message. Maybe it's bad, like a rival top boy's been switched off. Or maybe it's good, like an opportunity you never thought you'd get. But opportunities mean risks, and debts, and you never want to owe anyone anything.Jaq's worked hard on the road since she was fourteen, bringing in money to keep her broken family afloat. Now she's built a good life near the top of the Summerhouse crew, with a beautiful home she shares with her girlfriend Becks and her heavily pregnant older sister Lauryn.But messages are coming in - good and bad - and Jaq has to make a choice: step back from the road and start a life she's never even considered. Or seize her opportunities and risk everything for life-changing money. Either way, Jaq will make enemies. And those enemies aren't going to let her go easily . . .

Focusing on the beloved characters from the hit Netflix series, this novel offers an exciting new narrative crafted by creator and co-producer Ronan Bennett. It expands on the show's themes and storylines, providing fans with deeper insights into the lives of those they love. This book serves as a continuation of the TV sensation, promising to engage readers with its rich character development and compelling plot.