Now revised, The Story of English is the first book to tell the whole story of the English language.... more

A novice detective joins a rock star’s entourage to follow a trail of sex, drugs, and suspicious dea... more

A literary festival turns lethal, in this sharp-witted series debut: "A marvellous set of unsavoury ... more

In May 1981, R. Timothy McCrum had just finished his first year of law school. Although, he had no full-time job or...... more

In May 1981, R. Timothy McCrum had just finished his first year of law school. Although, he had no full-time job or...... more

I’ve been singing Sarah’s praises everywhere, as she is brilliant, insightful and wise. Her book, Lo... more

When famous critic Bryce Peabody is found dead at the start of the annual Mold-on-Wold literary fest... more

This volume was first published in 1966. Its authors, M. McCrum and A. G. Woodhead, were both fellows of Corpus Christi...... more

the London stage. Robert McCrum’s magisterial biography chronicles the achievements and shadows of a gilded life. The...... more

the 1880s, football was a rough and often dangerous game. As a result, William McCrum, the heir to a linen fortune and a...... more

, he has more than a few surprises in store . . . Praise for Mark McCrum’s Francis Meadowes Mysteries "A marvellous set of...... more

In this provocative and compelling new look at the course of empire, Robert McCrum, coauthor of the best-selling book...... more

Darkness lurks in sunny Italy after a woman dies at a creative writing retreat and her teacher must ... more

down - perfect for those who loved Bad Blood and Empire of Pain. When journalist Dan McCrum followed a tip to investigate...... more

A sleuthing crime writer may be out of his depth when two passengers die aboard a luxury liner, in t... more

Part biography, part showcase for some of McConnell’s most celebrated designs, this book gathers McC... more

"A marvellous set of unsavoury suspects" Mail on Sunday, Thriller of the Week "A rollicking read" Ev... more

Crime writer-sleuth Francis Meadowes finds himself embroiled in murder when he takes a job aboard a ... more

Crime writer-sleuth Francis Meadowes finds himself embroiled in murder when he takes a job aboard a ... more

In 1995, at the age of 42, Robert McCrum suffered a dramatic and near-fatal stroke, the subject of his acclaimed memoir...... more

Crime writer-sleuth Francis Meadowes finds himself embroiled in murder when he takes a job aboard a ... more

In 1995, at the age of 42, Robert McCrum suffered a near-fatal stroke, the subject of his acclaimed memoir My Year Off...... more

, an oversight Ronald McCrum corrects with this insightful history. As McCrum shows, the failure of the civil authorities...... more

The Love of the Last Tycoon was originally published in 1941 as The Last Tycoon. The novel was inspi... more

With a cast of creepy characters and funny rhymes to read aloud, this Halloween book from Roger Prid... more

Captain Tony McCrum s naval career started in 1932. He survived the sinking of HMS Skipjack at Dunkirk and went on to...... more

Of course there can never be enough Jeeves for die-hard Wodehouse enthusiasts. But this selection br... more

Tony McCrum was born in Portsmouth in 1919, the second son of a naval lieutenant and a mother who came from a line of...... more

Robert P. Williams and Mark McCrum have delved even further into the phenomenon that is Robbie - covering his million selling...... more