A M Heath is bringing the first novel for 15 years from Charles Palliser, author of The Quincunx. Titled Rustication, the Victorian-set novel tells of a young man sent down from Cambridge and returning to a family in crisis following the mysterious death of his father. The novel is out on submission in the...

The quadruple threat of air traffic control strikes, economic slow-down, creaking Blackberry servers and digital disruption failed to dim spirits as the 63rd Frankfurt Book Fair continued this week.

Publishers and agents spoken to as the fair opened its doors were in positive mood. Brigid Macleod, sales and marketing director at...

Brent library campaigners have vowed to fight on despite losing their judicial review claim against the closure of six libraries in the High Court this morning (13th October).

Campaigner Samantha Warrington said Mr Justice Ouseley's judgement in favour of Brent council was "very disappointing" and vowed to take the case...

A flurry of rights deals have been announced at Frankfurt Book Fair, including a memoir by BBC Radio 2 DJ Jeremy Vine and the history of Britain told through postal stamps.

Michael Joseph has acquired world English-language rights to a title by a German high-profile lawyer turned bestselling author. Editorial...