Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad

Conrad's narrator Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz- dying, insane, and guilty of unspeakable atrocities. Travelling upriver to the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, w...

Give Unto Others #31 Brunetti

Donna Leon

'Donna Leon has been giving unto us for all of the thirty years since Death at La Fenice introduced us to Brunetti' Val McDermid'Crime writing of the highest order' GUARDIANThe gifted Venetian detective returns in his 31st case - this time, investigating the Janus-faced nature of yet another Italian ins...