The Pretender

The PretenderSet in the tumultuous period of the Tudors' ascent, The Pretender brings to life the little known story of Lambert Simnel. From humble beginnings as a peasant boy, Lambert's life takes an astonishing turn when, at just ten years old, he becomes a claimant to the English throne as one of the last of the Plantagenet line. As Lambert navigates the treacherous waters of royal intrigue and court life, complex themes of identity, power, and destiny unfold,

Finalist for the International Booker Prize and the National Book Award

explains bird behavior and where humans should go to hear the prettiest of birdsongs

vengeful owls

A deeply moving and often hilarious novel following a woman who becomes an internet folk hero in the most unexpected way

complicated by her deepening bond with Isabel

and so full of genuine heart that

the frustrating artist who ignites his sin like no other…

the cultural fascination with House of Leaves remains as fervent and as imaginative as ever

And yet the ideal self

the final girls are the ones left standing when the credits roll

She talks with researchers and surgeons

and her beloved family