Famously the subject of a court case, Lawrence's final novel is one of the most notorious and passionate love stories in literature.

In the bleak aftermath of World War I…

Olga, the pretty young daughter of a drunken forester on a country estate, and her fateful relationships with the men in her life. Adored by Urbenin, the estate manager, whom…

Two stunning, Booker Prize-winning historical novels that vividly chronicle the crumbling edges of the British Empire in India and Ireland–in one Contemporary Classics hardcover.

Inspired by historical events, The Siege…

First published in 1846, this book provides an illuminating historical account of the relationship between the British Empire and India during the early 19th century. Sutherland was a civil servant…

This book reveals the highs and lows of working offshore. It’s witty,gritty, informative, and holds no punches regarding the true life of the offshore worker.

With over 900 biographical entries, more than 600 novels synopsized, and a wealth of background material on the publishers, reviewers and readers of the age the Longman Companion to Victorian…

A thought-provoking look at the biggest challenges facing society through the unique lens of an experienced police officer and hostage negotiator

An anthology of 28 love stories, from the 17th century to the present day, presenting a panorama of views about love in the context of the changing attitudes of English…