Fiction: special features

The Cursed Friend

An unbreakable, life-changing friendship will lead two young girls from different worlds to rebel against the sexism, prejudice and injustice they face living in 1930s Italy in this moving novel that echoes the spirit Elena Ferrante’s beloved works.

Argo Classics – Dracula (Argo Classics): Abridged edition

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.

Love Stories in this Town

From the award-winning author of ‘Forgive Me’ and ‘How to be Lost’ comes a brilliant first collection of short stories. Linking stories about love, identity and motherhood, the collection includes ‘Miss Montana’s Wedding’, the prize-winning short story that launched Amanda Eyre Ward’s career in 1999.

Quite Early One Morning (And Other Memories)

Dylan Thomas tells stories of his childhood in Wales, piling on the sights and smells and sounds experienced by one rough-and-tumble Welsh lad with a miraculous sense of wonder.

Empire of the Sun: Abridged edition

The heartrending story of British boy Jim’s four year ordeal in a Japanese prison camp during the second world war. Filmed by Steven Spielberg.Now available for the first time on CD.

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