It's Saturday, and we hope everyone in the US is surviving the long holiday weekend. We're back for another round of British book deals as the sales roll on. If you're also a fan of British TV, we've included a section at the very bottom for Amazon channel sales relevant to British TV lovers (which continue for another couple days).
Reading Devices on Sale
These prices are listed as "Cyber Monday Deals", so keep in mind they may not last beyond Monday.
British Book Deals
Remember: Prices can change quickly, so if you're reading this email very long after it was originally sent, the deals could have expired.
Watching You by Lisa Jewell - Back home with your new husband, crashing at your brother’s, you develop an intense crush on the charming older man next door—unaware it’s about to spiral into a deadly obsession, with someone watching your every move.
Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie - Nurse Amy Leatheran joins an archaeological dig to care for the wife of a famous archaeologist, whose bizarre visions and rising terror seem inexplicable. But when there's a murder, Hercule Poirot must navigate the secrets of the excavation team, armed with only a single spot of blood as his clue.
Milady in Love by MC Beaton - A romance from the author of the Agatha Raisin series: Lord Anselm, a sworn bachelor weary of raising wards, finds his patience tested by mischievous Yvonne de la Falaise—only to discover that her calm governess, Patricia Cottingham, may be hiding secrets of her own in this charming Regency romance. Some of her other romances, like My Dear Duchess and Lady Lucy's Lover, are also on sale.
Vagabonds: The Emma Grady Sagas by Josephine Cox - In 1885, ex-convict Emma Grady returns home to rebuild her life, but her vengeful uncle Caleb targets her and her estranged daughter, Molly, forcing both women to fight against poverty, cruelty, and the ghosts of their pasts with unyielding resilience.
Murder at Mullings by Dorothy Cannell - The quiet Mullings estate is thrown into chaos when scheming Regina Stapleton brings an "ornamental hermit" to the Stodmarsh family home, but when sudden death strikes, housekeeper Florence Norris suspects the hermit may be hiding deadly secrets.
The Story Collector by Evie Woods - A century ago, Anna’s work translating Irish fairy tales plunges her into a dangerous mystery. In present-day Ireland, Sarah Harper uncovers dark secrets that blur the line between reality and the otherworldly in this enchanting tale of ordinary lives touched by magic.
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware - When a chilling discovery surfaces in the coastal village of Salten, four former friends are drawn back to the boarding school where their dangerous game of lies began, forcing them to confront secrets they thought long buried.
Earls Trip - Earl Archibald Fielding-Burton’s annual getaway with his best friends takes an unexpected turn when he rescues spirited Clementine Morgan, who stirs old memories—and new desires. When Clem proposes a scandalous arrangement, Archie must decide if he’s ready to risk friendship for passion.
Change of Heart at the Vintage Dress Shop by Annie Darling - Cressida Collins, queen of makeovers, faces her own life’s unraveling when her long-term boyfriend ends things. As she stitches new dreams together—including a daring friendship with charming director Miles—Cress learns that life, like fashion, is best when you break the pattern.
The Last English King by Julian Rathbone - Three years after the Battle of Hastings, Harold’s surviving bodyguard, Walt, haunted by his king’s death and England’s fall, recounts his extraordinary tale to a skeptical monk, revealing the tangled alliances, ruthless ambition, and colorful figures behind the Norman Conquest.
Jane & the 12 Days of Christmas by Stephanie Barron - Christmas Eve, 1814: Jane Austen’s holiday at The Vyne turns deadly when a guest’s tragic accident raises her suspicions of murder. Snowbound with potential suspects, Jane must uncover hidden secrets and navigate festive games to unmask the killer before they strike again.
The Legend by Nancy Wakeley - In Rye, England, Kate Tyler uncovers eerie connections to an 18th-century legend tied to her own image, forcing her to unravel a centuries-old mystery before history repeats itself.
The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz - A woman plans her funeral in the morning and is murdered that evening, drawing disgraced detective Daniel Hawthorne and author Anthony Horowitz into a case filled with intrigue, sharp twists, and unsettling secrets.
'Tis the (Damn) Season by Fiona Gibson - Fed up with holiday stress, Shelley and her best friends escape to the Highlands for a festive break—only to get snowed in, forcing them to confront the real reasons they needed to run away. Can they make it home for Christmas, and will things ever be the same if they do?
One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson - A road rage incident pulls ex-cop Jackson Brodie out of retirement and into the lives of a real estate mogul’s wife, a crime novelist, a washed-up comedian, a mysterious Russian woman, and a detective—all connected by secrets and a sinister scheme in this masterfully twisted tale. Book 1, Case Histories, is also on sale in Kindle format.
Paperback & Hardcover Deals
I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll - When Ella overhears two ex-convicts flirting with teenage girls on a train, she hesitates to act. The next day, one of the girls, Anna, vanishes. A year later, haunted by guilt and receiving threatening letters, Ella discovers that Anna’s friends and family are hiding secrets—and someone knows the truth but is watching Ella instead of coming forward.
Master & Commander by Patrick O'Brian - When Jack Aubrey takes command of his first ship, HMS Sophie, he forms an unlikely but enduring friendship with ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin, launching a thrilling saga of camaraderie, love, and naval adventure during the Napoleonic Wars.
The Drowned by John Banville - In 1950s rural Ireland, a missing woman, an empty car, and a husband’s claim of suicide draw DI Strafford and pathologist Quirke into a tangled investigation, where buried secrets resurface with life-altering consequences.
The Royal Librarian by Daisy Wood - In 1940, librarian Sophie Klein risks everything to protect the future queen at Windsor Castle, while in the present day, Lacey Jones discovers a mysterious letter tied to her family, uncovering secrets that will change her life forever.
The Chain by Adrian McKinty - When Rachel's daughter is kidnapped, she’s forced into a chilling scheme called The Chain, where victims become criminals, and the price of failure is unimaginable.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley - On a remote Irish island, a lavish wedding takes a deadly turn as simmering resentments, secrets, and jealousies culminate in murder, leaving guests to wonder not just who the killer is—but why they struck.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - When historian and reluctant witch Diana Bishop uncovers a magical manuscript in Oxford, she’s drawn into a hidden world of witches, vampires, and forbidden romance.
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon - The latest Outlander Book - In 1779, as war looms over Fraser's Ridge, Jamie and Claire face battles both external and personal, while their reunited family contends with dangers spanning centuries, fractured loyalties, and the haunting pull of the past.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel - In 1520s England, as Henry VIII seeks to annul his marriage, Thomas Cromwell rises as a shrewd, ambitious advisor navigating a volatile king, a divided court, and the dangerous cost of power. The final book in the trilogy, The Mirror & the Light, is also on sale.
The Mapping of Love & Death by Jacqueline Winspear - In 1932, investigator Maisie Dobbs is hired to uncover the identity of a nurse who wrote love letters to a soldier killed in WWI. Her search reveals not just a wartime romance but a murder, drawing her into a web of intrigue that threatens her safety and those she holds dear.
Keep it in the Family by John Marrs - While renovating their dream home, Mia and Finn uncover evidence of a gruesome crime in the attic. As Mia becomes obsessed with the house’s dark past, she realizes the danger isn’t just history—it’s terrifyingly close.
Amazon's Black Friday Channel Sales
Here's what's on offer now (that's relevant to a British/EU/AU/CAN TV-loving audience):
- BritBox - $2.25/mo, selections like Shetland, Vera, Sherlock, Grace
- Acorn TV - $2.00/mo, selections like Dalgliesh, Inspector Ellis, Darby & Joan, Signora Volpe
- Starz - $2.75/mo, selections like Outlander, Mary & George, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
- AMC+ - $2.25/mo ad-free, $1.25/mo with ads, selections like The Light in the Hall, Wisting, Fifteen Love, Hollington Drive
- MGM+ - $1.75/mo, selections like The Winter King, Belgravia, Pennyworth, Brittania
- discovery+ - $1.25/mo, selections like Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Haunted Scotland, 90 Day Fiance UK, House Hunters International
- PBS Documentaries - $1.25/mo, selections like Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets, Inside the Mind of Agatha Christie, Attenborough's Life Journey, Agatha Christie's England
- Up Faith & Family - $1.50/mo, selections like Hudson & Rex, Heartland, Sue Thomas: FB Eye (which includes Yannick Bisson from Murdoch Mysteries)
The opportunity to lock in these prices for 2 months ends on December 2nd.
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