Wicked Beyond Belief: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
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‘A masterpiece that reads like a thriller’ Time Out
A gripping and probing account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history.
A gripping and probing account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history.
Winning takes many forms. For fans of Matthew Syed, this is a great sports book about leadership, judgement and decision-making – rooted in the theory that helped Ed Smith lead England cricket to sustained success. And to help us all win more.
An intimate, revealing and profoundly moving biography of Jean Rhys, acclaimed author of Wide Sargasso Sea.
Bill Bryson’s biography of William Shakespeare unravels the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwright.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘A radical book that speaks out accessibly’ BONO
‘Indispensable … This is the essential handbook’ CHRISTINE LAGARDE
‘A remarkably good read’ GILLIAN TETT, Financial Times
‘A landmark achievement’ WILL HUTTON, Observer
‘A terrific book … It really is one of the most enjoyable histories I’ve read in many a year’ JAMES HOLLAND
‘Riveting … A brilliant account’ DAILY MAIL
‘A rich social history … Paxman’s book could hardly be more colourful, and I enjoyed each page enormously’ DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES
‘Vividly told … Paxman’s fine narrative powers are at their best’ THE TIMES
Picked as a Book to Look Forward to in 2021 by the Guardian, The Times and the Observer
A Radio 4 Book of the Week, April 2021
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Impossible to read with dry eyes or an unaltered mindset’ Sunday Times
‘Illuminating and beautiful’ Cathy Rentzenbrink
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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.