The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles

Giorgio Bassani

Into the insular town of 1930s Ferrara, a new doctor arrives. Fadigati is hopeful and modern, and more than anything wants to fit into his new home. But his fresh, appealing appearance soon crumbles when the townsfolk discover his homosexuality, and the young man he pays to be his lover humiliates him p...

Pandora: The instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller

Susan Stokes-Chapman

The debut breakout sensation of the year - and instant number 1 bestseller - for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller and Bridget Collins**THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'Weaves together Ancient Greek myth with suspenseful mystery and beguiling romance...utterly irresistible' Jennifer Saint, author ...