The unbelievable, untold story of Jesse James’s other brother… In this rollicking stand-alone novel from the bestselling Johnstones, fact and fiction collide in the jaw-dropping story of Jesse James’ little-known, disaster-prone brother. They call him Calamity—for a reason. Calvin Amadeus James, aka Calamity, isn’t an outlaw like his notorious brothers Jesse and Frank. He’s worse—due to the bad luck that follows him everywhere he goes. Every job he takes—from army scout to gambler to cowboy and rail worker—ends in catastrophe. No matter what he does, Calamity James always seems to be on the wrong side of history . . . The Great Chicago Fire of 1871? Calamity placed the lantern next to the cow that kicked it over. The gunfight at O.K. Corral? Calamity stirred up trouble in Tombstone right before it all went down. The fateful saloon shooting of Wild Bill Hickcock? Blame it on Calamity James. Some folks say he’s even responsible for Custer’s last stand at Little Big Horn—but Calamity swears it ain’t true. He’s just a magnet for bad luck who’s trying to find his good luck charm—a pretty little dancehall girl known as Clumsy Catherine. But somehere along the way, he foolishly joins the James-Younger Gang with his outlaw brothers. And that’s when Calamity’s infamous bad luck gets a whole lot worse . . .

Soon to be a major feature film from the producers of Big Little Lies and Gone GirlParis, 1963. Behind Severine Kassel’s carefully crafted image as the Louvre’s most respected jewellery curator lies a woman haunted by unspeakable trauma. When she's invited to London to authenticate a collection of rare Byzantine pearls, her composed facade finally cracks. These are not just any pearls—they belong to her family, stolen in an act of unimaginable cruelty two decades earlier.Her shocking revelation sets off a frenzied hunt for former Nazi officer Ruda Mayek. As Severine follows Mayek’s trail, the tightly controlled life she’s built around herself is shattered. Will her own carefully guarded secrets be revealed?From the snow-laden forests outside Prague to the elegant galleries of Paris and the windswept moors of Yorkshire, Severine must confront both the horrors of her past and the price of vengeance. But in a web of lies and betrayal spanning two decades, some truths are better left buried.From million-copy bestselling author Fiona McIntosh comes The Pearl Thief — a heart-stopping novel about whether love and hope can ever truly overcome the darkest acts of war. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code and Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale.Readers love The Pearl Thief: ‘Love, love, love this book… had me hooked from page 1.’ Reader review, ?????‘My favourite book I have read in years. Gripping, page turning and utterly fascinating!! Couldn’t recommend it higher!’ Reader review, ?????‘Absolutely incredible!! Holy wow, this is my first Fiona McIntosh book I've read and I see what I've been missing out on. I loved this!’ Reader review, ?????‘Could not put this book down, and neither could my 88 year old grandmother. Heartbreak, hope, revenge, all in one. Loved it!’ Reader review, ?????‘A fast paced historical fiction story that has the perfect blend of action, mystery and love. It is so beautifully written.’ Reader review, ?????‘A powerful epic historical saga that will tantalise your feelings and completely take over your heart.’ Reader review, ?????‘A master of her craft.’Better Reading‘Action, heartbreak and romance aplenty.’ Australian Bookseller & Publisher ‘An extraordinary storyteller.’Book'd Out

The acclaimed author of Outlaw delivers a "rip-roaring tale of a young follower of Robin Hood and their mission to rescue King Richard" (Kirkus Reviews).In 1192 A.D., with the Third Crusade over, Richard the Lionheart is headed back home to England, only to be betrayed, captured, and held for ransom. Now with the princes of Europe lining up against him, the fate of the greatest warrior in Christendom lies in the hands of a renegade earl and former outlaw: Robin Hood.The mission is deadly and the enemies are powerful and numerous. But for king and country, Robin and his loyal lieutenant Alan Dale will face great risks—from battles on blood-soaked fields to deadly assassins—in a heroic bid to restore the Lionheart to his rightful throne.