Tipping the Velvet. Poster of the 2002 TV series and cover of the 1998 book
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Tipping the Velvet
Sarah Waters, 1998
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Geoffrey Sax, 2002

Nancy Astley is a young girl employed as a cook and waitress at her father’s coastal eatery. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she sees a male impersonator, Kitty Butler, perform for the first time. Nancy falls deeply in love with Kitty, leading to a rollercoaster ride of emotions and a seven-year quest for self-discovery. Ultimately, Nancy realizes that a life filled with thrills and excitement isn’t sufficient.


Us. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2014 book
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Us
David Nicholls, 2014
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Geoffrey Sax, 2020

The Petersens are a married couple. Douglas, the father, tries to win back the love of Connie, his frustrated wife of twenty-five years, during their ‘holiday of a lifetime’ touring Europe, after she tells him that now their son Albie is about to leave home for university, she also wants to leave.


Framed. Poster of the 1992 TV series and cover of the 1992 book
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Framed
Lynda La Plante, 1992
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Geoffrey Sax, 1992-

Dan Starkey is an unassuming house painter, but he becomes the target of both the police and the criminals when he stumbles upon a group of counterfeiters. As the series unfolds, Dan must navigate the dangerous and complex world of espionage, deceit, and crime, all while trying to clear his name and protect his loved ones.


Murder on the Home Front. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1955 book
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Murder on the Home Front
Molly Lefebure, 1955
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Geoffrey Sax, 2013

Taking place amid the London Blitz of 1940, this is a realm where individuals embrace the present moment. It is also a domain where criminals exploit the blackout and chaos to conceal their most sinister activities.


Platform 7. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2019 book, Platform Seven
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Platform Seven
Louise Doughty, 2019
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Geoffrey Sax, 2023

The story revolves around Lisa, who witnesses a catastrophic event on platform 7 of a railway station. Through her memories, she discovers a profound connection between her own life and the event she witnessed.


Widows. Poster of the 2002 TV series and cover of the 1983 book
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Widows
Lynda La Plante, 1983
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Geoffrey Sax, 2002-

The spouses of three men who lost their lives during an attempt to steal a renowned painting unite to track down those responsible for their husbands’ deaths and to complete the mission of acquiring the valuable artwork.


Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2000 book, Stormbreaker
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Stormbreaker
Anthony Horowitz, 2000
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Geoffrey Sax, 2006

Alex Rider is a 14-year-old schoolboy who lives with his uncle Ian and their housekeeper Jack Starbright. Ian is supposedly a bank manager and is, much to Alex’s regret, often away from home. One day, Alex is told that his uncle has died in a car crash, but quickly discovers that his uncle was actually a spy working for MI6 and was murdered.