Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas, The History of Bees by Maja Lunde  and Thrill by Jackie Collins.

Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas 
Price: Rs 638

Celaena Sardothien, heroine of the New York Times bestselling series, rises from the ashes to burn even brighter than before. Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak-but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth, a truth about her heritage that could change her life-and her future-forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but also to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed? In this USA Today bestselling third book in the New York Times bestselling series, Sarah J Maas again delivers the epic fantasy, heart-stopping pace, and heady romance that have won her readers the world over. Look for a teaser for the fourth book in the series, Queen of Shadows, out in this same season. 

The History of Bees by Maja Lunde 
Price: Rs 880

This dazzling and ambitious literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers from the past, present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis. England, 1852. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive, one that will give both him and his children honor and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper fighting an uphill battle against modern farming, but hopes that his son can be their salvation. China, 2098. Tao hand paints pollen onto the fruit trees now that the bees have long since disappeared. When Tao’s young son is taken away by the authorities after a tragic accident, she sets out on a grueling journey to find out what happened to him. The History of Bees joins these three very different narratives into one gripping and thought-provoking story.

Thrill by Jackie Collins 
Price: Rs 958

With over 500 million copies of her books sold in more than 40 countries, and with some 28 New York Times bestsellers to her credit, Jackie Collins is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From chic New York and the exclusive Hamptons to the hungry heart of L.A., this high-suspense tale pulses with deadly obsessions and relentless desires in the seemingly perfect world of a gorgeous film actress. She could have any man – but the one she can’t resist is a mysterious lover with a shadowed past. As their jolting affair skyrockets with electric passion, shocking secrets break through their hidden traps – in a brilliantly twisting story that sparks with the explosive Jackie Collins touch. Collins’s latest tale of fame and fortune among beautiful people will most likely appeal to even those who haven’t read her before, as she once again weaves her trademark web of Hollywood romance and intrigue.

 
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