John Preston

A Very English Scandal by John Preston is an unputdownable real-life political thriller set against the backdrop of the House of Commons. This engrossing narrative intricately unveils a remarkable true story of power, secrecy, and scandal within British high society. The late 1960s saw Jeremy Thorpe, the charismatic and ambitious leader of the Liberal Party, reaching the zenith of his...

The story of how one of Britain's biggest stars transformed the fortunes of a struggling football club. Britain in the 1970s was beset by unrest and unemployment. Meanwhile, Watford FC were floundering in 92nd place at the bottom of the entire Football League. Enter Elton John, now the most successful rockstar in the world and a lifelong fan of the...

A brilliantly realised account of the most famous archaeological dig in British history, now a major motion picture starring Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan, and Lily James. In the long, hot summer of 1939, Britain is preparing for war. But on a riverside farm in Suffolk, there is excitement of another kind. Mrs Pretty, the widowed farmer, has had her hunch...

Winner of the UK's 2022 Costa Prize for Biography "A portrait of one of the most enigmatic figures in the annals of white-collar crime... A well-researched, compelling book that uncovers many mysteries about a media tycoon." --Kirkus Reviews From the acclaimed author of A Very English Scandal, a thrilling and dramatic true-life account of the rise and fall of one...

Unveil the exhilarating and tumultuous journey of Robert Maxwell in John Preston's Fall, a gripping narrative that intricately details the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of one of the most controversial business magnates of the 20th century. In February 1991, Robert Maxwell made a triumphant entrance into Manhattan Harbour aboard his lavish yacht, the Lady Ghislaine, marking the dawn of...