The Rise of the DragonThis lavish visual historyfeaturing over 150 new, full colour illustrationsis a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBOs Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyrias Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts

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and the oh-so-important Best Kept Village awards

than several of Charles Dickens's books

thoughts turn to the missing man's oldest friend: Solomon Vine

A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III

whose first-hand accounts and memoirs provide the colour

A British customs officer is on a trail of corruption and murder

dressed all in black

But the first time he checks his messages

Essex is the brightest star in the firmament

showcased in chain stores attached to espresso bars