To tie-in with the new film of this classic novel, this edition has a brand new cover design. A historical epic following one woman's mission to atone for a crime she committed as a child, it has total sales of over a million copies. The film stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, and is guaranteed to be one of the biggest of the year. 'Subtle as well as powerful, adeptly encompassing comedy as well as atrocity, }Atonement{ is a richly intricate book.' }Sunday Times{