E. L. James

Few could have dared predict that the biggest publishing phenomenon of recent times would be an erotic sequence of novels with their roots in fan fiction. In 2009, inspired by Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels, E.L. James’s initial flurries into fan fiction grew into the beginnings of the Fifty Shades series, fantasy BDSM erotica surrounding the worldly businessman Christian Grey and the far more innocent college graduate Anastasia Steele. Gaining a rapid online following, by 2011 Fifty Shades of Grey hit bookshop shelves and within a year, James was widely-regarded as one of publishing’s most powerful new figures.

Four more books followed – two concluding the Fifty Shades trilogy, and two reframing the events of the story from Christian Grey’s perspective. In parallel with a wildly successful film trilogy, the Fifty Shades franchise became an unmissable feature of the books landscape, transcending criticism and controversy and opening up positive debate around sexuality in fiction. In 2019, E.L. James for the first time stepped beyond her tales of Christian Grey for the novel The Mister.

The Missus

E. L. James

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From the grandeur of Albania to the glamour of London, the sizzling sequel to The Mister focuses on notorious rake Maxim Trevelyan's would-be countess Alessia Demachi and her struggle to be accepted by high society.

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Fifty Shades...

The Fifty Shades trilogy centres on the life of Anastasia Steele, a 21-year-old college student. Due to an illness, Steele's friend Kate persuades her to take Kate's place and interview 27-year-old Christian Grey, a very successful and wealthy young entrepreneur. The story goes on to follow the dark and erotic relationship between Steele and Grey as their relationship and interaction develops.