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Martin McDonagh

by Catherine Rees ...

Series series Routledge Modern and Contemporary Dramatists
This comprehensive, accessible introduction to one of Britain’s leading contemporary playwrights and filmmakers outlines Martin McDonagh’s body of work, the key critical contexts for understanding and exploring his career, analysis of productions, and includes an exclusive interview with the director of his most recent stage work.Analysis of McDonagh’s writing is broken down into three periods – ... Read more

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This comprehensive, accessible introduction to one of Britain’s leading contemporary playwrights and filmmakers outlines Martin McDonagh’s body of work, the key critical contexts for understanding and exploring his career, analysis of productions, and includes an exclusive interview with the director of his most recent stage work.Analysis of McDonagh’s writing is broken down into three periods –
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Contemporary British Drama

by Catherine Rees ...

Series series Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism
This guide offers a comprehensive account of British theatre from the 1960s to the present day. Placing critical commentary at the heart of its analysis, it explores how theatre critics and scholars have sought to understand and write about modern theatre, from the earliest reviews to revivals appearing decades later. With studies of contemporary reviews and archival material, Contemporary British ... Read more

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This guide offers a comprehensive account of British theatre from the 1960s to the present day. Placing critical commentary at the heart of its analysis, it explores how theatre critics and scholars have sought to understand and write about modern theatre, from the earliest reviews to revivals appearing decades later. With studies of contemporary reviews and archival material, Contemporary British
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Adaptation and Nation

Theatrical Contexts for Contemporary English and Irish Drama

by Catherine Rees ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book focuses on modern theatrical adaptations that rework classic plays in new British and Irish settings. It explores these shifted national contexts and examines what they might reveal about the political and cultural climate of the new setting. In examining the modern setting alongside the country of the original text, it also reveals fascinating resonances between two different national ... Read more

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This book focuses on modern theatrical adaptations that rework classic plays in new British and Irish settings. It explores these shifted national contexts and examines what they might reveal about the political and cultural climate of the new setting. In examining the modern setting alongside the country of the original text, it also reveals fascinating resonances between two different national
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The Woman In My Home

A completely addictive, gripping psychological thriller from Diana Wilkinson

by Diana Wilkinson ...

Narrated by Willow Nash, Catherine Rees ...

Unabridged

8 hours 13 min

An unputdownable thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2AIt was all meant to be so easy. Payback with a difference.I’d stay in Ballyholme, Northern Ireland, to decide whether to forgive my cheating husband, Ryan. Ciara, my new best friend, would stay in our London home, free of charge, until I made up my mind.The ruse certainly had its plus points: ... Read more

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An unputdownable thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2AIt was all meant to be so easy. Payback with a difference.I’d stay in Ballyholme, Northern Ireland, to decide whether to forgive my cheating husband, Ryan. Ciara, my new best friend, would stay in our London home, free of charge, until I made up my mind.The ruse certainly had its plus points:
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The Stepson

A completely addictive psychological thriller from Diane Saxon

by Diane Saxon ...

Narrated by Charlotte Worthing ...

Unabridged

11 hours 9 min

‘An intensely dark thriller’ Ross GreenwoodWhen your whole life becomes one big lie…The night my mum disappeared, after a panicked 3am phonecall, I knew something was wrong.The police tried to reassure me. There had to be a logical explanation, they said – perhaps she’s taking a break after the tragic death of my father.But I know my mum.Or do I?She would never leave without telling me.</p... ... Read more

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‘An intensely dark thriller’ Ross GreenwoodWhen your whole life becomes one big lie…The night my mum disappeared, after a panicked 3am phonecall, I knew something was wrong.The police tried to reassure me. There had to be a logical explanation, they said – perhaps she’s taking a break after the tragic death of my father.But I know my mum.Or do I?She would never leave without telling me.</p...
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The Perfect Husband

A completely addictive psychological thriller from Danielle Ramsay, inspired by a true story

by Danielle Ramsay ...

Narrated by Alicia Grace Turrell ...

Unabridged

9 hours 23 min

'A heart-pounding read that had me glued to the pages.’ Keri BeevisHow do you know if you've married the wrong person?It was a whirlwind romance and we had the perfect relationship. He was my dream partner: loving, caring, attentive… until the day I married him and things became toxic.I spent my wedding night in A&E with an ‘unexplained’ broken wrist – but I knew what happened…My romantic ... Read more

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'A heart-pounding read that had me glued to the pages.’ Keri BeevisHow do you know if you've married the wrong person?It was a whirlwind romance and we had the perfect relationship. He was my dream partner: loving, caring, attentive… until the day I married him and things became toxic.I spent my wedding night in A&E with an ‘unexplained’ broken wrist – but I knew what happened…My romantic
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The Beach House

The completely addictive psychological thriller from Nina Manning

by Nina Manning ...

Narrated by Lucy Scott ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

From the bestselling author of The Bridesmaid and The Daughter in Law.It should have been the perfect weekend…Work colleagues Nicole, Margo, Paisley and Audrey all appear to be looking forward to a weekend away at Nicole’s luxurious beach house on the Dorset coast. It should be a chance for the women to kick back, relax and regroup after a stressful moment at work.But this is no normal girls’ ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of The Bridesmaid and The Daughter in Law.It should have been the perfect weekend…Work colleagues Nicole, Margo, Paisley and Audrey all appear to be looking forward to a weekend away at Nicole’s luxurious beach house on the Dorset coast. It should be a chance for the women to kick back, relax and regroup after a stressful moment at work.But this is no normal girls’
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The Good Patient

The unputdownable psychological thriller from bestseller Alex Stone

by Alex Stone ...

Narrated by Antonia Beamish ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

A psychological thriller from Alex Stone, top 50 bestselling author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend.Appearances can be deceptive...I was taught that life is pain. That love is pain. It was unavoidable. Acceptable. I never had anything, or anyone I could count on. Not really. Not even myself.Until I met Dr Menon...To the outside world Lauren Taylor’s relationship with her boyfriend ... Read more

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A psychological thriller from Alex Stone, top 50 bestselling author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend.Appearances can be deceptive...I was taught that life is pain. That love is pain. It was unavoidable. Acceptable. I never had anything, or anyone I could count on. Not really. Not even myself.Until I met Dr Menon...To the outside world Lauren Taylor’s relationship with her boyfriend
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Missing

A totally unputdownable, gripping psychological thriller from Ruby Speechley

by Ruby Speechley ...

Narrated by Mira Dovreni ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

An unputdownable novel full of suspense and secrets from top 30 bestselling author Ruby SpeechleyPerfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Alice Feeney and Lisa Jewell.Single mum Ellie is shown a missing person post on Facebook. It’s of her three-year-old son, Tyler… But he’s right there, holding her hand.Surely this is some kind of prank – she knows her friend Louise can go too far with her jokes ... Read more

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An unputdownable novel full of suspense and secrets from top 30 bestselling author Ruby SpeechleyPerfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Alice Feeney and Lisa Jewell.Single mum Ellie is shown a missing person post on Facebook. It’s of her three-year-old son, Tyler… But he’s right there, holding her hand.Surely this is some kind of prank – she knows her friend Louise can go too far with her jokes
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The Stepmother

A completely addictive, page-turning psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Ex-Wife

by Sally Rigby, Amanda Ashby ...

Narrated by Claire Storey ...

Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

BRAND NEW FROM SALLY RIGBY AND AMANDA ASHBYShe’ll do anything to protect her family…From the moment I met Nathan, a widower with two small children, I knew I would do anything for him. Sam and Sienna were both desperate for a mother and I knew I was perfect for them. I would raise them as my own, love them like my own.I would die for them.So when a missing teenager is found lying on the side of ... Read more

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BRAND NEW FROM SALLY RIGBY AND AMANDA ASHBYShe’ll do anything to protect her family…From the moment I met Nathan, a widower with two small children, I knew I would do anything for him. Sam and Sienna were both desperate for a mother and I knew I was perfect for them. I would raise them as my own, love them like my own.I would die for them.So when a missing teenager is found lying on the side of
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The Trophy Wife

A completely addictive, fast-paced psychological thriller from #1, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Valerie Keogh

by Valerie Keogh ...

Narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

10 hours 38 min

A masterfully told psychological thriller from NUMBER ONE, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Valerie Keogh Perfect for fans of K. L. Slater and Daniel Hurst His prized possession....his greatest mistake? From the moment I saw Ann, I knew she was perfect for me.Her beauty and her social connections would make my miserable life so much better. It didn’t matter that I didn’t love her. I would give her the ... Read more

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A masterfully told psychological thriller from NUMBER ONE, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Valerie Keogh Perfect for fans of K. L. Slater and Daniel Hurst His prized possession....his greatest mistake? From the moment I saw Ann, I knew she was perfect for me.Her beauty and her social connections would make my miserable life so much better. It didn’t matter that I didn’t love her. I would give her the
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The Ideal Man

'The glamour of the French Riviera is the gorgeously evoked backdrop to this dark and disturbing tale' - Lesley Glaister

by T. J. Emerson ...

Narrated by Imogen Church, Candida Gubbins, Kitty Kelly ...

Unabridged

11 hours 5 min

Discover the explosive, sun-drenched thriller from bestseller T. J. Emerson'The sunshine of the South of France is a compelling contrast to this cold, dark and beautifully written tale of manipulation, retribution and the blurred edges of justice.' — Shari Low, author of The CatchThree women’s lives are about to change forever...The Daughter.My father is innocent. He’s spent almost four years ... Read more

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Discover the explosive, sun-drenched thriller from bestseller T. J. Emerson'The sunshine of the South of France is a compelling contrast to this cold, dark and beautifully written tale of manipulation, retribution and the blurred edges of justice.' — Shari Low, author of The CatchThree women’s lives are about to change forever...The Daughter.My father is innocent. He’s spent almost four years
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