CredoBritain during the Dark Ages is the setting for the fascinating story of Bega, a young Irish princess who became a saint, and her lifelong bond with Padric, prince of the north western kingdom of Rheged. This dramatic, far reaching tale brings to life a land of warring kings, Christians and pagans, and tribes divided by language and culture, illuminating a little known yet critical period in British history

King Rat marks out China Miville as an author to be watched The Times Brings together elements of fantasy

a mysterious rider is seen out on the plains

is the worst place in the world and the gateway to a thousand worse places

A delightful story

'I am truly dazzled' TRACY CHEVALIER

and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition

Sigurd is taken to the sacred temple at Ubsola

Jack Wynter is cursing his fortune

her integrity

all they have to do is look

charmer and Captain in the Light Dragoons

innovative novel charts the intimacies and disappointments of a family trying to hold itself together