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Unless you've been entirely removed from the internet and social media this week, you're probably aware that it's Prime Day over at Amazon - and while many of their deals are little better than regular sales, digital products like ebooks often have deep discounts.
Since it can be hard to find the deals on British books specifically, we put together this email to highlight some of the best ones on offer today. Some have discounts on the paperback or hardcover format in addition to the ebook/audiobook, so if that's your preference, it's worth clicking to the other formats to check the prices.
This will be kind of long, so in case you want to skip to a section, they are (in order):
- British Mysteries
- Thrillers
- "Women's Fiction"
- Historical Fiction
- Romance
- Non-Fiction
Bear in mind - many books cross genres.
British Mysteries
- The Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham - A number of books in the classic Albert Campion series have been reduced on Kindle - this is just one of several.
- The Brewery Murders by JR Ellis - In the Yorkshire town of Markham, a brewery rivalry escalates with the return of Brendan Scholes, who claims to have the secret beer recipe - but when he's found murdered, DCI Oldroyd must solve the case amid rising tensions and a killer on the loose.
- The Framed Women of Ardmore House by Brandy Schillace - Neurodivergent book editor Jo Jones moves to a haunted family estate in North Yorkshire, where she becomes a suspect in a murder and must solve the mystery with the help of quirky locals before the killer strikes again.
- Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia Macneal - In 1940 London, Maggie Hope, a top college graduate now relegated to a typist role at No. 10 Downing Street due to her gender, uses her codebreaking skills and access to the War Rooms to uncover a web of spies, murder, and family secrets, all while protecting Churchill from an assassination plot.
- A Killing Kindness by Reginald Hill - This is book #6 in the Dalziel & Pascoe crime series (which inspired the TV series).
- Ice Blue by Emma Jameson - Lord Anthony Hetheridge, a distinguished Scotland Yard Chief Superintendent, faces an upheaval in his orderly life as he nears sixty and finds himself falling for a DS of a very different age and class.
- The Killing Place by Kate Ellis - Detective Inspector Wesley Peterson's hope for a quiet November in South Devon is shattered when a man is shot dead on Bonfire Night, leading to a complex murder case involving a grand estate, a kidnap plot, and ancient rituals, with a second identical shooting escalating the urgency to catch the killer.
- Sleeping Murder: Miss Marple's Last Case by Agatha Christie - After moving into her new home, Gwenda experiences unsettling events and a growing terror, prompting her to seek Miss Marple's help to solve an old "perfect" crime.
- Lethal White by Robert Galbraith - Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott investigate a blackmail case involving and MP and a troubled young man who thinks he saw a murder as a child.
Thrillers
- The Secrets of Mill House by Anne Wyn Clark - Decades after a baby's broad daylight kidnapping rocks a sleepy suburb, Flora Lanyon, now a live-in carer, faces strange occurrences and unearths dark secrets in a decrepit watermill.
- Only the Innocent by Rachel Abbott - When billionaire philanthropist Sir Hugo Fletcher is found murdered in a scandalous manner, Chief Inspector Tom Douglas uncovers dark secrets and multiple motives, while Hugo's wife Laura harbors a secret that could either bring justice or ruin an innocent life.
- I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll - When Ella Longfield overhears ex-convicts flirting with teenage girls on a train but fails to act, she wakes up to news of one girl's disappearance, leading to guilt, threatening letters, and a revelation that those close to the missing girl are hiding secrets.
- His & Hers by Alice Feeney - In the British village of Blackdown, newsreader Anna Andrews reluctantly covers a murder case, while Detective Jack Harper, initially suspicious of her, becomes a suspect himself as deadly secrets emerge.
- The Chemistry of Death by Simon Beckett - Three years after retreating to rural Norfolk to escape his family's tragic loss, former forensic expert Dr. David Hunter is drawn into a murder investigation when a woman’s corpse is found, leading him to confront a personal and deadly threat as another woman he knows disappears.
- Dead Lions by Mick Herron - In book 2 of the Slough House series (the basis for the Slow Horses TV show), Jackson Lamb and his team protect a Russian oligarch and investigate the murder of a former Cold War-era spy.
- Below Ground by Michael Wood - DCI Matilda Darke's team races against time to find her after she's kidnapped, suspecting her imprisoned nemesis Steve Harrison, while bodies begin piling up near Sheffield and a video of her abduction leaks to the media.
"Women's Fiction"
- The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey - Seventy-nine-year-old Missy Carmichael, a lonely librarian, finds unexpected companionship and a renewed sense of purpose through two strangers and a spirited dog, helping her reconnect with the world.
- The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher - At the end of her life, Penelope Keeling treasures her father's painting, "The Shell Seekers," while her children eye its fortune, but she realizes the true answer lies in her heart.
- The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham - Fleur Daxeny, a charming funeral crasher who seduces wealthy widowers, finds herself unexpectedly embracing her latest conquest, Richard Favour, and his family - but a secret from her past threatens to unravel her new life.
- Snowdrops at the Star & Sixpence - Sisters Nessie and Sam inherit a derelict pub and aim to relaunch it by New Year's Eve, but face debts, nosy neighbors, and past troubles threatening their fresh start.
- The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson - Shy librarian June Jones steps out of her comfort zone to save her village's beloved library, finding community, purpose, and unexpected love with old friend Alex Chen along the way.
- The Tenth Gift by Jane Johnson - In a London restaurant, Julia Lovat receives a 17th-century embroidery book with hidden diary entries about Cat Tregenna's abduction by pirates, leading Julia to Morocco to uncover Cat's story and discover buried secrets, ultimately losing her heart as Cat did.
Historical Fiction
- Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson - In 1953, as London celebrates the upcoming coronation, Edie Howard hopes to save her struggling Blue Lion hotel with rooms overlooking the queen's procession - until anonymous threats force Edie and her new friends to uncover the truth and protect their home.
- Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict - In 1909, Clementine saves her husband Winston Churchill from an attacker, marking the beginning of her unwavering support and resilience beside him through the trials of war and beyond.
- The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons - In 1938 London, widow Gertie Bingham contemplates closing her bookstore but finds renewed purpose by taking in Hedy, a Jewish refugee, and starting an air raid book club to uplift spirits during the Blitz, despite facing the harsh realities of war.
- The Princess by Wendy Holden - In 1961, Diana Spencer is born into nobility and grows up dreaming of love, eventually becoming the perfect candidate for Prince Charles as the royal family seeks a young, innocent bride - but her path to the altar is fraught with hidden dangers and schemers.
- The War Pianist by Mandy Robotham - In 1940, Marnie Fern, devastated by her grandfather's death in Blitz-ridden London, takes on his mission as a radio operative for the Dutch resistance, connecting her fate to Corrie Bakker in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, as both face betrayal and danger, with one ultimately needing to save the other.
- The Familiars by Stacey Halls - In 1612 Lancashire, as witch hunts rage, pregnant Fleetwood Shuttleworth seeks help from accused midwife Alice Gray, and must prove her innocence to save both their lives amidst the hysteria of the Pendle witch trials.
- The Affairs of Ashmore Castle by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles - Books 2 and 3 of this Downton Abbey-esque historical fiction series are both on sale on Kindle and Audible.
- The Last Hours by Minette Walters - In 1348 England, as the Black Death devastates Dorset, Lady Anne of Devilish, with her steward Thaddeus, isolates her serfs within their moated estate, leading to internal conflicts and dwindling supplies as they face an uncertain future and a transformed outside world.
Romance
- The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn - After losing her third job, Bonnie St. James impulsively applies to run a coffee shop in the Scottish Highlands, where she clashes with local handyman Rowan MacGregor, leading to a fiery relationship that may bring both purpose and romance.
- Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney - Bran Tremayne, a Home Office agent, returns to Cornwall out of duty and finds himself protecting Merryn, a vulnerable amnesiac, as they both confront their pasts and face a dangerous threat.
- What Would Jane Austen Do? by Linda Corbett - When Maddy Shaw inherits a country home, she must chair the village literary festival and contend with her skeptical new neighbor, bestselling crime author Cameron Massey, leading to sparks and a challenge to write romantic fiction.
- A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen - In 1784 London, spinster Tiffany Woodall buries her half-brother to keep their cottage and impersonates him as the Duke's librarian while searching for a missing diamond pin, but her ruse is jeopardized by romantic entanglements and new mysteries at Astwell Palace.
- The Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick - Ginny Splinter, a radio host and advice expert, plans a trip to Italy for her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary only to face an unexpected divorce, leading her to invite four heartbroken listeners for a healing vacation where she must decide between mending her marriage or embracing a new future.
Non-Fiction
- A Year With GK Chesterton - aka the creator of Father Brown
- Parachute Women by Elizabeth Winder - This musical history book highlights the influential women who inspired, styled, and contributed to the legend of the Rolling Stones.
- The Letters of JRR Tolkien - Tolkien was a prolific letter writer, and this collection reveals the inner workings of his mind.
- Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner - Anne Glenconner, a lifelong confidante to the British royal family and Maid of Honor at Queen Elizabeth's coronation, shares her extraordinary experiences.
- This Golden Fleece by Esther Rutter - Over a year, Esther Rutter travels the British Isles to explore wool's history, from ancient communities shaped by wool to today's knitwear industries, while knitting culturally significant garments and reflecting on the craft's enduring value.
- Hitler's Aristocrats by Susan Ronald - This book takes a look at the British and American aristocrats who used their wealth and power to help the Nazis.
- Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of CS Lewis by Terry Lindvall - The author takes us through CS Lewis's thoughts on the importance of laughter and humour.
- All Creatures Great & Small by James Herriot - In the Yorkshire dales, a young veterinarian from Sunderland navigates local customs and outdated equipment to care for animals, as James Herriot's witty, heartwarming tales capture the deep bonds between humans and their pets, becoming an international success.
- Oxford by Matthew Rice - Using a mix of text and illustrations, this book tells of Oxford's history and offers advice on what you should look at, if you're lucky enough to visit.
Believe me, there’s nothing more brittle than human beauty. Encounter it. Savour it, by all means. Then watch how it turns to dust.
Alexander McCall Smith, 44 Scotland Street
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