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Happy publication day to Simon Scarrow and all the team at for the paperback release of the latest Macro and Cato adventure 'Tyrant of Rome'.

"The characters arrive with rich personalities and backstories established in previous Scarrow books—an impressive 24 novels spanning Roman history from 42-62 CE" — Historical Novel Society

Synopsis:

Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy.

War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield.

Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero.

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Okay, so I’ve seen ‘I Make Envy on Your Disco’ by – and published by – described as a coming-of-middle-age story. This feels pretty accurate. I loved this book, not only because I’m drawn to stories about how we can run from, reassess, and rediscover our lives at any damn age we please.

The descriptions of Berlin are so evocative. There were plenty of moments when I remembered standing on those very same street corners and yearned to be on them again.

If you adore Berlin, like I do, you’ll going to love this novel, as well as the wonderfully random, and unexpected, collection of people Sam Singer meets during his stay in the city.

“I loved this sharply observed and deeply touching book.” —

“A love letter to Berlin, to travel, and to saying yes to life.” —

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"You could be forgiven for thinking that a Parisian restaurant was a thing of great beauty, a well oiled machine, like a well-drilled army, that has been running smoothly for centuries. It's not."

'A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City' is a memoir by of his time as a Parisian waiter.

Get ready to meet Lucien, Adrien, Nimsath, Pauline, Salvatore, Renaud, Corentin, De Souza, and Franjo the sommelier.

This book is one hell of a glorious ride into the underbelly of Paris — and you won't look at your pommes dauphinoise the same again.

As Adrien says: "I can't stand people who crachent dans la soupe."

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Next from the author: Murder in Paris ’68 — out 23 April ’26

Image: Book jacket of ‘A Waiter in Paris'

It’s such a delight to be working with the wonderful Lucy Diamond and her laugh-out-loud novels, as well as the marketing, publicity and editorial teams at Headline Publishing.

Lucy Diamond, the pen name of Sue Mongredien, is a Sunday Times bestselling author and has written twenty novels, with ‘Sweet Temptation’ shortlisted for the Melissa Nathan Award.

“No one writes about family like Lucy does.” ― Milly Johnson

“No one does real life better than Lucy Diamond” ― Veronica Henry

“There are few things more enjoyable than sitting down with a Lucy Diamond novel.” ― Woman & Home

Lucy’s novels include, ‘On a Beautiful Day’, ‘The Promise’, ‘An Almost Perfect Holiday’, ‘Anyway You Want Me’, ‘Over You’, ‘Hens Reunited’, ‘Sweet Temptation’, ‘The Beach Café’, ‘Summer with My Sister’, Me and Mr Jones’, One Night in Italy’, ‘The Year of Taking Chances’, Summer at Shell Cottage’, ‘The Secrets of Happiness’, ‘The House of New Beginnings’, ‘Something to Tell You’, ‘Anything Can Happen’, ‘The Best Days of Our Lives’, ‘I Remember Paris’, and ‘The Island Getaway’.

Join Maggie O'Farrell at Hay Festival in May when Maggie will be talking to BBC presenter and avid reader, Sophie Raworth, about her brand new book, Land.

Inspired by Maggie’s own family history and by the landscape of the West Coast of Ireland, Land is a multi-generational epic exploring love, loss and the ties that bind us to place and time.

In this special event, O’Farrell discusses her craft as one of today’s most captivating storytellers, and reflects on the huge success of the film adaptation of Hamnet, which she co-wrote and stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.

⏺ Sunday 31st May 2026 (11.30am)

⏺ Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales

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