Of Thorn & Briar*** THE INSTANT TOP TEN BESTSELLER *** HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR THE 2025 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD Paul Lamb is a hedgelayer. He lives in his wagon and works to the rhythm of the seasons, a way of life that has almost vanished. From the end of summer until the birds nest in the spring, he travels the south west corner of England, maintaining the ancient boundaries of our nation. As traditional

they knew it came at a terrible cost to another family

and festivals of these captivating countries

and even slime moulds undertake great journeys across water land or air

reflects: 'The war must be more than half over'

'A beautiful book' EVENING STANDARD

A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year

Will she be damned by flame

An all-new James Bond adventure written by bestselling author Charlie Higson

with his career on the verge of disintegration

in which she dedicates 20 poems to her late husband George Harrison in the 20th anniversary year of his passing

and heightened by the secrecy they must maintain

'Sheer joy' GRAHAM NORTON