Contemporary Fiction Books

Book SynopsisTouching and uplifting, this is Fiona Harper at her very best.' MILLY JOHNSONFrom the author of The Other Us***THE WINNER OF THE 2018 SPECULATIVE ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD***This book tore my heart into tiny pieces, then put it back together and made it fly.' JANE LINFOOTA beautiful story of loss, discovery and recovery.' HEIDI SWAIN''Heart-wrenching and compelling.' SARAH MORGAN''Beautiful, poignant and thought-provoking.' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN***Heather Lucas lives her life through other people's memories.Heather doesn't want to remember her childhood, not when her mother's extreme hoarding cast her family life into disarray.For Heather's mother, every possession was intimately connected to a memory, so when Heather uncovers a secret about her past that could reveal why her mother never let anything go, she knows there's only one place she'll find answers behind the locked door of her spare room, where the remains of her mother's hoard lie hidden.As Heather uncovers both objects and memorTrade Review Praise for The Memory Collector: ‘Full of heart and written with winning sincerity’ Daily Mail ‘A poignant yet uplifting story’ Woman & Home ‘A hard read at times, but this is ultimately an uplifting story. 4.5****’ The Sun ‘Bursting with emotion’ Woman ‘Poignant and uplifting… a thought-provoking story most certainly worth reading.’ My Weekly Praise for Fiona Harper: ‘Touching, uplifting and emotional―I was pulled into this moving story of a woman questioning love, and finding herself’Julie Cohen ‘This book tore my heart into tiny pieces, then put it back together and made it fly.’Jane Linfoot ‘This is a pure joy’Heat ‘An engaging and thought-provoking read’Daily Mail ‘What an absolutely brilliant book’Liz Fenwick ‘A bittersweet roller coaster ride into the past; unexpected, perceptive and a little bit heart-breaking. Essential reading'Iona Grey ‘A thought-provoking and compelling story that sent my imagination into overdrive. A must-read!’V Family Fun ‘Funny, emotional and extremely absorbing.’Love Books Group ‘A love story like no other I've read.’Amazon reviewer ‘There are books that entertain, and then there are books that change you.’Sarah Snowdon ‘I’m worried I won’t find another book this year that leaves me feeling this way.’CMIL, Amazon reviewer ‘Unique and quirky’Candis ‘Intriguing, sophisticated, astute… Something a little different and very satisfying.’Lovereading ‘This book blew me away!’Books and Reading UK

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERThoroughly enjoyablesparkling with glamour, romance and suspense' Anna McPartlin, bestselling author of The Last Days of Rabbit HayesIf you need some escapism, this lovely read set on Italy's Amalfi Coast is the ideal pick' Good Housekeeping This escapist read is not only packed with Italian sunshine and charming warmth, but also a strong sense of friendship'Woman & HomeThis wonderful literary tale of rekindled friendship will transport you to the delights of a summer in Italy' My WeeklyA feel-good novel about family, friendship and love' HELLO!* * * * *Three women. One summer reunion. Secrets will be revealedVilla Dolce Vita, a rambling stone house on the Amalfi Coast, sits high above the Gulf of Naples amidst dappled lemon groves and the fragrant, tumbling bougainvillea. Kim, Colette and Annie all came to the villa in need of escape and in the process forged an unlikely friendship.Now, years later, Kim has transformed the crumbling house into a luTrade Review PRAISE FOR THE SUMMER VILLA ‘Three evocative journeys from heartbreak to hope, bolstered by female friendship and set against the irresistible backdrop of a villa on the Amalfi Coast: what's not to love?’Roisin Meaney ‘We’re all looking for some escapism right now, so join Kim, Colette and Annie as they have a reunion at Villa Dolce Vita on the picturesque Amalfi coast’ Prima PRAISE FOR MELISSA HILL ‘I was completely gripped’Sarah Morgan ‘Emotional and cleverly crafted with well-drawn characters.’ The People ‘Another great read from the best-selling Irish author’Hello magazine ‘This emotive story will touch your heart’My Weekly

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZEDavid Carter cannot help but wish for more: that his wife Eleanor would be the sparkling girl he once found so irresistible; that his job as a museum curator could live up to the promise it once held; that his daughter''s arrival could have brought him closer to Eleanor. But a few careless words spoken by his mother''s friend have left David restless with the knowledge that his whole life has been constructed around a lie.Trade Review‘Extraordinary’ Daily Mail ‘Subtle, clever and affecting’ Independent on Sunday ‘A homage to ordinary people and ordinary things, to the parts of our lives that often go unspoken … moving and honest’ The Times ‘A book about the search for greater meaning in the strange dance of chance’ Independent ‘McGregor’s meticulous syntax melts into a hot flood of words … An intimate tale with penetrating things to say about the wider history of twentieth-century Britain’ Sunday Times ‘An absorbing and unexpectedly uplifting novel … It will leave you thinking long after you have put the book away on the shelf’ Irish Independent ‘A close reading of ordinary lives … tender and oftenbeautifully poetic’ Stephanie Merritt, Observer ‘Both compelling and convincing. A deeply rewarding read, serious and often beautiful’ Good Book Guide ‘McGregor is a brilliant prose stylist, and here he excels atmaking the provincial and the ordinary seem extraordinary’ Sunday Times ‘This is a wonderful novel; low-key but beautifully paced,scattered with extraordinarily intense moments’ Independent on Sunday ‘This is an unforgettable novel' Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA stunning, delicate portrait of a family bookended by war, Home Fires explores the legacy of loss, the strictures of class and the long road to redemption.Max Weston, twenty-one, leaves for his first army posting in central Africa. What happens to him changes the lives of his family forever. At home, his parents struggle to cope. The overwhelming love Caroline has always felt for her only child is now matched by the intensity of Max''s absence. The silence is broken by the arrival of Caroline''s mother-in-law, Elsa, who at the age of ninety-eight can no longer look after herself. After years of living in fear of putting a foot wrong in front of this elegant, cuttingly courteous lady, finally, Caroline has the upper hand.Trade Review‘Elizabeth Day writes with unflinching, responsible honesty; I was inspired and enlightened by the deep humanity of Home Fires’ Sadie Jones ‘Day is an empathetic observer. She is meticulous in teaching and dissecting each sentence her characters experience … The prose is deliberate, precise and bone dry … Elizabeth Day pursues her study of characters attempting to keep the past at bay with a biblical intensity reminiscent of early Anita Brookner and a prose style closer to that of Pat Barker … Home Fires conveys a broader version of life with the claustrophobia of emotional repression’ Eileen Battersby, Irish Times ‘Day has created a compelling study of grief, not least the conflicting ways in which the bereaved may wish to remember the dead … A bold novel, shocking in what it confronts and also in its suggestion that love will, ultimately, survive trauma’ Daily Telegraph ‘Day's great strength is her insight … An elegant, addictive portrayal of a family at war with its past. A beautifully written novel whose quietly discomfiting tone stays with you for a long while afterwards’ Observer ‘Deeply moving’ Woman's Own ‘Very sad and very lovely’ Grazia ‘An elegant meditation … Elizabeth Day's lyrical Home Fires comes highly recommended’ Viv Groskop, Observer Book of the Year

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Book SynopsisFrom the No.1 bestselling author of Daughters of Cornwall comes an extraordinary tale of family secrets and epic love.Balmoral, 1932Marion Crawford, an ordinary but determined young woman, is given a chance to work at the big house as governess to two children, Lilibet and Margaret Rose.Windsor Castle, 1936As dramatic events sweep through the country and change all their lives in an extraordinary way, Marion loyally devotes herself to the family. But when love enters her life, she is faced with an unthinkable choiceEscape this summer with this sweeping love story about family secrets and the heart-breaking decision of choosing between your head and your heartReader's love The Good ServantSuch a tremendous read' ?????This latest novel absolutely blew me away' ?????This was my first read by Fern Britton but won't be my last!' ?????Well-written and researched' ?????Being an avid fan of Fern Britton and her Cornish novels I was not sure what to expect from this one BUT it is brilliant' ???Trade Review Praise for Fern Britton: ‘A charming story that is full of hope…will help put a spring in your step’ The Courier ‘This is ideal holiday reading’ Woman ‘A warm, easy read that depicts the joys of rural Cornwall’ Daily Mail ‘The warmth and empathy that have made Fern Britton such a popular TV presenter are evident in her latest novel’ Woman’s Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis is a must-read' Amanda HoldenNo Regrets is a dazzling first novel'' Jilly CooperI raced through it' Daily MailA super-sexy romp' The SunScandalously good fun' Hello!Best friends Stella, Ana and Dixie have always lived life to the full. But now they're approaching their forties, reality is starting to kill the moodStella loves her children, but misses her glittering career. Plus she can't even remember the last time she had sex.Ana is trying for a baby with her partner Rex. So why can't she stop thinking about the one that got away?Dixie is the wildest of them all. A Tinder addict who'll never settle down. But has she accidentally found Mr Right?It's time for the friends to shake things up and start having some fun. Because you only regret the things you don't do, right?''Funny and addictive'' Lucy VineWhat readers are saying about No RegretsA cracking read which I thoroughly recommend'A well written Jilly Cooper-esque novel that gave me some desperately needed escapism'I absolutelTrade Review‘This is a must-read during the summer!’ Amanda Holden ‘Finally something fresh, funny and full of filth! Loved it!’ Jenni Falconer ‘Delightfully daring and fabulously naughty – just like its author – I couldn’t put it down!’ Rosie Nixon

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Book SynopsisTwo rival families. One East End. The explosive first novel in the Mitchells & O'Haras trilogyFor more than a decade, two East End families have been locked in a bitter war.On one side are the Mitchells, a notorious underworld mob from East London's Canning Town. They have an iron in every fire and will resort to intimidation and violence to get what they want.On the other side are the O'Haras. The Mitchells' biggest rivals are a travelling family who live in nearby Stratford. They compete with the Mitchells for pub protection, and the two families hate each other.Caught between these two families at war are two innocent children, who will grow up to love the wrong people and spark the last terrible act in the long-running feud.The Mitchells & O'Haras TrilogyTrade ReviewPraise for Kimberley Chambers: ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[a] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisShe fell for the enemy. Now she must pay the price.The gripping second novel from the #1 bestselling author in the Mitchells & O'Haras trilogy.The Mitchells and the O'Haras have been enemies for years.One a gangland family, the other travellers, they resort to violence to solve problems between them. So when Frankie Mitchell fell for Jed O'Hara, it was only going to be a matter of time before all hell broke loose.Clever, ruthlessly attractive to women and slippery as a snake, Jed O'Hara has Frankie exactly where he wants her pregnant and estranged from her family. Even Eddie Mitchell, Frankie's terrifying father, is no threat he's in prison awaiting trial for murder.But Frankie is not a Mitchell for nothing and when she begins to suspect the extent of Jed's treachery, she puts together a lethal plan.The Mitchells & O'Haras TrilogyTrade ReviewPraise for Kimberley Chambers: ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[a] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisIf you live for your family, would you die for your family?The third novel in the compulsive Mitchells and O'Haras trilogy.Life is looking bleak for Frankie Mitchell.Not only has she lost custody of her two children to their sadistic father, gypsy Jed O'Hara, she is also pregnant and banged up in Holloway awaiting trial for attempted murder.In Frankie's absence, her father, underworld boss Eddie Mitchell, is determined to get his own back. Eddie plans the O'Haras' demise slowly and precisely. But when he finds out a secret and learns the real reason why his daughter is in the slammer, all hell breaks loose.Essex has never seen anything like the bloodbath that follows, but is either family capable of winning this long-running feud, or will they all become the victims of their past mistakes?The Mitchells & O'Haras TrilogyTrade ReviewPraise for Kimberley Chambers: ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[a] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisA fierce, big-hearted novel.' Joe Treasure, author of The Book of AirPushes us to find our kinder selves.' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Harmless Like YouA wonderful book.' Maurice Wren, Chief Executive of the Refugee CouncilOne of the Guardian's Readers' Books of the YearLong listed for Not the Booker PrizeAwarded the Victor Turner Prize in 20182nd March 1975In Asmara, Eritrea, Yonas Kelati is born into a world of turmoil. At the same time, on the same day, Jude Munroe takes her first breath in London, England.Thirty Years LaterBlacklisted in his war-ravaged country, Yonas has no option but to flee his home. After a terrible journey, he arrives on a bleak English coast.By a twist of fate, Yonas' asylum case lands on Jude's desk. Opening the file, she finds a patchwork of witness statements from those who met Yonas along his journey: a lifetime the same length of hers, reduced to a few scraps of paper.Soon, Jude will stand up in court and tell Yonas' story. How she tells it will chaTrade Review'A wonderful book – brilliantly vivid and human, and I was completely taken up by the story. The characters felt real and the depiction of the shadow world of refugees and how we regard them rang true. I'm so glad to have read it and hope it reaches many people.' Maurice Wren, Chief Executive of the Refugee Council ‘The Invisible Crowd is primarily a portrait of Britain and of what British people do when confronted with difference. It is a plea for compassion. It pushes us to find our kinder selves.’ Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Harmless Like You 'A compelling contemporary story that shines a light on the lives of migrants and refugees and our search for common humanity'. Sita Brahmachari, author of Artichoke Hearts ‘A fierce, big-hearted novel that celebrates the power of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. It takes a special gift to explore an issue so urgent and so complex in such an emotionally satisfying way. Ellen Wiles has this gift.’ Joe Treasure, author of The Book of Air ‘A sensitive, affecting novel, which looks behind the headlines to explore the experience of an asylum seeker in the UK’ Francesca Rhydderch, author of The Rice Paper Diaries 'A deeply felt novel using a technique that literally 'gets behind the headlines' on asylum' Tim Finch,author of The House of Jounalists ‘A brilliant novel that gives voice to those often silenced or dispossessed' Paul Burston, author of The Black Path 'I absolutely loved it. It's beautifully written, fascinating, emotional, serious, brilliant'. Gemma Seltzer, author of Speak to Strangers

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE 2018''A great, gripping story, ferociously well-written, with characters that live and breathe'' STEF PENNEY, bestselling author of Under a Pole StarTim Harding has spent the fishing season in Canada working as a deckhand, making an honest living. When his hot-headed younger brother tracks him down at the shipyards in Vancouver, Tim senses trouble. Jake is a drifter, a dreamer, an ex-con, and now he needs help in repaying a debt to the notorious Delaney gang.So begins an epic, unpredictable odyssey across land and sea as the brothers journey down to the Delaney's ranch in the U.S., chased by customs officials, freak storms and the gnawing feeling that their luck is about to run out. But while they may be able to outrun the law, there's no escaping the ghosts of their tragic family past and neither is prepared for who and what awaits at the other endTrade Review'A great, gripping story, ferociously well-written, with characters that live and breathe' STEF PENNEY, bestselling author of Under a Pole Star ‘Keevil's writing is unmissable… quite simply a brilliant writer’ VIV GROSKOP, author of The Anna Karenina Fix ‘No Good Brother is suspenseful – but it’s also funny … the final chapters of the novel are a pulse-thumping ride into the unknown, showing that it is an adventure for our times – and one that consistently forces readers to cheer for the Harding brothers right up until the end’ The Cardiff Review ‘No Good Brother is a paean to brotherly loyalty and a meditation on the things we can change and the things we must learn to love regardless. It is also the funniest and most exciting book I’ve read in years. A grand adventure in the spirit of Mark Twain, it is reckless and wild and beautiful, like something dreamed up by Cormac McCarthy and Hunter S Thompson on a drunken camping trip’ D.D. JOHNSTON, author of Peace, Love & Petrol Bombs ‘A tender and at turns thrilling novel about grief and the way it seeps unshakably into the lives of the living. Keevil’s storytelling is both elegant and meaty and his prose stunning as per; I could almost taste the bitter sea air of Vancouver’s North Shore' RACHEL TREZISE, author of Fresh Apples ‘Quite a story. Keevil's prose proceeds with the laconic madness of a patient horse, and the same ability to buck and kick’ CYNAN JONES, author of The Dig Praise for Burrard Inlet: ‘I was blown away. Beautiful writing…stunning.’ MIRIAM TOEWS author of All My Puny Sorrows ‘Vividly told…compelling.’ CARYS BRAY, author of A Song For Issy Bradley ‘Beneath the deceptively calm surface of these spare and beautiful stories, mad passions boil. There is a transatlantic tradition of studying the interaction between men and nature, in such figures as Hemingway, Carver, McGuane; now Keevil extends and enriches that lineage. He truly is that good.’ NIALL GRIFFITHS, author of Grits & Kelly & Victor

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Book SynopsisSometimes you have to go a long way to find what you're looking for. And sometimes a little beginner's luck is all you need Welcome to the First Class India USA Destination Vacation Tour Company One fixed itinerary, one fixed price All levels catered for No refunds BeginnerRecently widowed Pival Sengupta has never travelled alone before and her first trip to this strange country masks a secret agenda: to find out the truth about her long-estranged son.IntermediateSatya, her guileless and resourceful tour guide, has been in America for less than a year and has never actually left the five boroughs of New York.AdvancedAn aspiring/failing actress, Rebecca signed up for the role of Pival's modesty companion; it might not be her big break but surely it'll break her out of the rut she's stuck in.As their preconceptions about each other and about America are challenged, with a little beginner's luck, these unlikely companions might learn how to live again.A big-hearted, hilarious tale of forTrade Review‘An entrancing road-trip novel… humane, frank and funny’ Deborah Moggach ‘A witty, wise and compelling romp’ Helen Lederer

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Book SynopsisA time of war. A time of change.A time to live like there's no tomorrow . . .1918: Freddie was destined for a different life, determined to make his fortune in the plantations of Ceylon. But just as the great war comes to an end, the eldest brother and heir to Coombe Hall, Edward, doesn't return.Torn between duty and freedom, Freddie must now sacrifice his own dreams to keep the estate and the future of Coombe alive. And now he must now marry for an heir, not for love.But the turmoil of war didn't end on the battlefield; the country faces upheavals like never before. And when an unexpected legacy blows in from Edward's secret past, Freddie's grip on the estate and his future looks more uncertain than ever . . .Sweeping from the smoking battlefields of France to the rich estates of Devon, A Time to Live is an unforgettable story of the legacy of war, and the unknown futures for those left behind. . .Trade Review‘An absorbing, meaty saga’ THE TIMES ‘For fans of Downton Abbey and Howards End, de Haan paints a vivid picture of seismic social changes between the wars on the idyllic Coombe Hall estate’ Kate Lord Brown ‘Rich detail of time and place, of social mores, of political events … an authentic world [and] a wonderful cast of characters’Tim Pears ‘Touching on the political questions of the day, this is a story of dignity and desperation, hope and expectations’ Platinum Praise for Vanessa de Haan: ‘A rich and skilful novel dramatizing how the war changed so many lives’ Elizabeth Buchan ‘The sure-footedness of a pro, an amazing debut’ Jeffrey Archer ‘…a sweeping feel [that rolls] forward through the months and years with tremendous confidence and ease…. a wonderful cast [building] towards a series of emotional climaxes that really earn their power… so many scenes were really moving. ‘This is a story about class changing conventions, as much as it is a war story . . . De Haan writes with depth and compassion’ The Times ‘The second world war brings three people's lives crashing together in this nuanced debut . . . Carefully researched and sensitively written, this is an emotional and memorable read’ Woman’s Own ‘A beautifully layered, expressive novel’ Historical Novel Society ‘Packs a powerful emotional punch . . . a wonderfully engaging new voice' Toronto Star

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Book SynopsisHaunting, dark and wonderfully atmospheric'' B A Paris, bestselling author of The TherapistOnce you let her in, she'll never leaveAbi Allerton is happily married. She lives in a beautiful Victorian semi that she and her husband Rohan have lovingly renovated. Her past is firmly behind her.When her old university friend Grace gets back in touch, Abi is hesitant. Their friendship was intense and all-consuming. But with Rohan away for work, Abi could use some company, so she agrees to let Grace stay.Before Abi realises her mistake, it's too late. Grace is back to her old ways and Abi is losing grip on her calm, well-ordered life. Because Grace knows Abi's secret and she'll never let her forget it.A nail-biting read that absolutely gripped me' Susan LewisA brilliant tale about a toxic friendship' The Sun''Utterly compelling' Lesley Kara*************************Readers LOVE The House of Whispers''I raced through this so make sure once you start you don't have any other commitments!'''I loveTrade Review‘A nail-biting read that absolutely gripped me. A real page-turner!’ Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis ‘Haunting, dark and wonderfully atmospheric, The House of Whispers will quickly have you under its spell.’ Sunday Times bestselling author B A Paris ‘Beautifully written, The House of Whispers is a dark and inventive tale. Utterly compelling’ Lesley Kara, author of Sunday Times bestseller The Rumour ‘Unsettling and creepy, The House of Whispers is a gothic yet very modern tale of a descent into madness. But whose decline are we witnessing? Anna Kent kept me guessing at every turn, right up until the last shocking page.’ Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Flower Girls ‘Unsettling, tense and thought-provoking…this is a fresh new psychological thriller that – like Grace – completely got its hooks into me!’ Philippa East, author of Little White Lies 'A brilliant tale of artistic temperament and toxic friendship but so much more than that too. Just fabulous.' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet ‘Dark, creepy and atmospheric. I loved it’ Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings ‘Filled with intrigue, suspense and a sense of foreboding, this expertly written domestic thriller will keep you enthralled from its opening page to its shockingly good last. Chilling and atmospheric, with some dark moments – it really does pack a punch.’ Sam Carrington ‘A chilling and original take on toxic friendship, with a proper gasp-inducing ending’ Roz Watkins, author of Cut to the Bone ‘An atmospheric and unsettling psychological thriller that had me second guessing myself’ Nell Pattison, author of The Silent House

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Book SynopsisAN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEARAN EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEARThe first-ever collection of short stories from Jeffrey Eugenides, the bestselling author of Middlesex, The Virgin Suicides and The Marriage Plot, explores characters in the midst of personal and national emergencies.Kendall has failed as a poet, and now embezzlement seems like his next-best career option. Rebecca has failed to find customers for her mouse figurines, now the bailiffs are coming for her husband. Diane has failed to meet the one', but is thrilled to have found her path to motherhood through a turkey baster.With his trademark humour, compassion and complex understanding of what it is to be human, Jeffrey Eugenides' stories elevate muddling through into something triumphant.Trade Review‘[An] excellent short story collection … Eugenides deploys his pronounced gifts for comedy and characterisation at the same time as he builds an overwhelming atmosphere of suffocation’ Guardian ‘A very good short story writer…they are a breeze to read and Eugenides inhabits each new consciousness with easy confidence’ The Times ‘I adored Fresh Complaint … beautifully written and couldn’t be more topical’ Observer, Books of the Year ‘Eugenides has always been known as a master of prose, a sharp and precise writer whose use of language is second to none …If you want a manageable yet unputtdownable reading experience for the week, it has to be this’ Sunday Times Style Magazine ‘The ten stories that make up Fresh Complaint, Eugenides first collection, boast a wide range of themes – a collage of the writer’s myriad of interests and voices’ TLS ‘Deftly drawn sketches … most concern the tribulations of growing older, and the infernal complications of family life as we adjust to the requirements of ever-changing circumstances’ Financial Times ‘The collection explores the connection between the inner and outer life, with a suave wit and equanimity that make it deceptively conversational’ Literary Review ‘These are poignantly told, but it’s the characters who are feeling an emotional lack that make the biggest impact’ Daily Mail ‘Jeffrey Eugenides’s beautifully written collection of short stories Fresh Complaint is not only the best thing I’ve read all year – it also couldn’t be more 2017, featuring transgender teenagers, rape allegations on campus and much more besides’ Rohan Silva, Evening Standard, Books of the Year ‘There is much to enjoy and admire; notably the fact there’s not a dud in the collection, an achievement that’s harder to pull off that it might seem’ Independent

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Book SynopsisThe twisty, turny thriller set in a beautiful French chateau from the Sunday Times bestselling authorA beautiful French chateauJo Lawless is still grieving her husband when his oldest friends invite her to a weekend houseparty in France. She's always felt like an outsider in the group but she decides to go, hoping their shared loss will bring them closer together.An unexpected guestBut the weekend is disrupted by the arrival of an unexpected guest, whose presence brings old tensions to the surface. Long-buried secrets begin to emerge, and it's clear that at least one person is bent on revengeA night that will end in murderThe cold light of morning reveals a horrifying discovery. And the killer isn't finished. A storm is coming, and no one at this party is safeFull of twists, turns and moving, realistic reveals' Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel''A clever, twisty, and deliciously dark thriller' Charlotte Philby, author of A Double LifeAn absolute corker I couldn't put it down' Jane Trade Review‘Storm [is] another literary thriller of the highest quality . . . blistering, brilliantly placed and intricately plotted: the perfect poolside read’ The Observer “Among recent thrillers, Stephanie Merritt’s Storm stands out. A charismatic, ultimately demonic young woman named Storm infiltrates a reunion of friends on holiday in France. She is bent on revenge for historical, deeply buried wrongs. The interplay among the old friends – their attachments, their resentments – is distinctive and nicely set against the disruptive newcomer. The pace is beautifully varied … A first-rate read by a very skilled writer.” The Spectator ‘[Storm] is about fascinatingly AWFUL rich people getting their comeuppance at the hands of a young woman called Storm, a GREAT character. Full of twists, turns and moving, realistic reveals’ Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel ‘A lavishly entertaining thriller…that exceedingly rare thriller that’s both sophisticated and almost giddily fun’ A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window 'A clever, twisty, and deliciously dark thriller set in the entitled and dangerously alluring world of the one per cent. STORM is a whirlwind of a tale showing how easily and devastatingly one person's life can tear through another's, and the lengths some will go to in order to avoid the consequences of their actions. I read it in one sitting’ Charlotte Philby, author of A Double Life ‘An absolute corker. I read it in two days straight because I couldn’t put it down’ Jane Fallon, author of Worst Idea Ever ‘Like its principal character, Storm is timely, powerful and seductive’ Christopher Brookmyre ‘A fast-paced, addictive tale’ Sunday Times ‘A deliciously twisty tale of revenge among the very rich’ – Woman's Own ‘A superior morality tale that aims to skewer privilege… it is consistently entertaining and distinguished by characterisation more thoughtful than usual in the genre’ The Times

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Book SynopsisHER OBSESSION. YOUR HOME.A beautiful, stirring story of loss and obsession' Lisa Jewell, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of The Family UpstairsHaunting and evocative' Clare Mackintosh, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of I See You and Let Me LieCornwall, summer of 1986.The Davenports, with their fast cars and glamorous clothes, living the dream in a breathtaking house overlooking the sea.If only thinks sixteen-year-old Tamsyn, her binoculars trained on the perfect family in their perfect home.If only her life was as perfect as theirs.If only Edie Davenport would be her friend.If only she lived at The Cliff HouseAmanda Jennings weaves a haunting tale of obsession, loss and longing, set against the brooding North Cornish coastline, destined to stay with readers long after the final page is turned.PRAISE FOR THE CLIFF HOUSE:A beautiful, stirring story of loss and obsession' Lisa Jewell, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of The Family UpstairsHaunting and evocative' Clare MackiTrade Review PRAISE FOR THE CLIFF HOUSE: ‘A beautiful, stirring story of loss and obsession’ Lisa Jewell, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs ‘Haunting and evocative’ Clare Mackintosh, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of I See You ‘Absorbingly atmospheric … beautiful and sinister’ The Times ‘A very special and utterly unforgettable tale of obsession, desire, grief and deceit – read it’ Heat ‘With a page-turning plot, brilliant sense of place and beautifully drawn characters The Cliff House deserves to be one of the biggest hits of the summer’ Cass Green ‘Immensely atmospheric, with vividly drawn characters and a set-up fraught with tension’ Lucy Atkins ‘Addictive and utterly compelling … a clever, thoughtful and page-turning novel’ Hannah Beckerman ‘This book made me whimper out loud for fear of what was going to happen. HUGELY enjoyable’ Jane Casey ‘Beautifully written, richly evocative, with characters and setting that creep into your very bones’ Tammy Cohen 'Amanda Jennings is the real deal. Not only does she write beautifully, she evokes setting and atmosphere with enviable skill whilst keeping the reader compulsively turning the pages. She doesn't just tell you a story, she draws you into it until you can taste the salt in the air, hear the crash of the waves and feel the heat of teenage obsession' Fiona Cummins ‘Mesmerising and nostalgic with a dark undercurrent that will leave you reeling’ Susi Holliday ‘Haunting, stylish, intoxicating. Beautifully paced and a brilliant ending. Superb’ Will Dean ‘A beautifully written, atmospheric and tense tale of obsession. I was gripped from the first page to the heart-stopping ending. Brilliant’ Claire Douglas ‘A beautifully written tale of jealousy, envy and possession – absolutely first-class story telling’ Lisa Hall

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Book SynopsisStep into the magical world of Cecelia Ahern in this heartwarming bestseller.If you could wish for one gift this Christmas, what would it be?Lou Suffern wishes he could be in two places at once. His constant battle with the clock is a sensitive issue with his wife and family.Gabe wishes he was somewhere warm. When Lou invites Gabe, a homeless man who sits outside his office, into the building and into his life, Lou's world is changed beyond all measureAn enchanting and thoughtful Christmas story that speaks to all of us abut the value of time and what is truly important in life.Trade Review‘Utterly irresistible . . . I devoured it in one sitting’ Marian Keyes, Irish Times ‘An intriguing, heartfelt novel, which makes you think about the value of life’ Glamour ‘A heavenly gift that speaks to the heart’ Irish Independent ‘Heart-warming, emotional, funny and filled with unexpected twists’ RTE Guide

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Book SynopsisOne of C. S. Lewis' works of fiction, or more specifically allegory, this book is clearly modelled upon Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, as Lewis cleverly satirizes different sections of the Church.Written within a year of Lewis' conversion, it characterises the various theological and temperamental leanings of the time. This brilliant and biting allegory has lost none of its freshness and theological profundity, as the pilgrims pass the City of Claptrap, the tableland of the High Anglicans and the far-off marsh of the Theosophists. As ever, Lewis says memorably in brief what would otherwise have demanded a full-length philosophy of religion.Trade Review‘I have myself been divided by every one of these false answers in turn, and have contemplated each of them earnestly enough to discover the cheat.’ C.S.Lewis, from the Introduction

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Book SynopsisHow do you solve a mystery when you can't understand the clues?'A rich tapestry distinctive and compelling' Observer'A stunning whodunnit' Mail on SundayA beautiful, original novel, at once funny and tragic and brave' Sarah PinboroughThere are three things you need to know about Jasper.1. He sees the world completely differently.2. He can't recognise faces not even his own.3. He is the only witness to the murder of his neighbour, Bee Larkham.But uncovering the truth about that night will change his world foreverAn extraordinary and compelling debut which will make you see the world in a way you've never seen it beforeTrade Review‘Blisteringly real, utterly enthralling … a story that will make you look at the world anew’ STYLIST ‘A rich tapestry… distinctive and compelling’ OBSERVER ‘A highly original whodunnit’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘A vividly imagined mystery’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Astonishingly good, 5 stars’ SUN ‘A beautiful, original novel, at once funny and tragic and brave’ Sarah Pinborough 'Intriguing, original and memorable – I couldn't put it down!' Libby Page, THE LIDO ‘With its vivid descriptions and one-of-a-kind narrator, this beautiful and quietly dark novel is a real gem’ HEAT ‘Gorgeously descriptive… dark and deeply original’ BELLA ‘Endearing and intriguing’ PA ‘Fizzing with wonderful quirkiness, completely original, and total believable, nuanced characters – a unique gem of a novel' Katy Regan, LITTLE BIG MAN ‘Set to be this season’s page-turner’ Elle ‘An unusual and insightful read’ BBC ‘A great protagonist… A must-read book for 2018’ STYLIST ‘Highly original, fantastically written’ THE SUN ‘Hotly anticipated debuts of 2018’ RED ‘One to look out for’ OBSERVER ‘Taps into a trend for novels depicting isolation’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘This vivid story stayed with me long after I turned the last page.Sarah J. Harris is a strong new voice in British fiction’ CJ Daugherty, THE ECHO KILLING ‘I found myself not just drawn but expertly daubed in to Jasper's world, with its splattered sense of morals and innocence’ James Hannah, THE A-Z OF YOU AND ME ‘Jasper – whose world is both more colourful and more frightening than ours – is a character who will stay with me for some time. Harris has written a literary page turner that utterly captivated me. A stunning debut.’ Cass Green, IN A COTTAGE IN A WOOD

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Book SynopsisA Walk in Wildflower Park was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.Pure escapism full of wit, warmth, humour, and a moving look at the friendships and relationships that make us all tick.' Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of The Comfort Food Cafe seriesLife's not always a walk in the parkAnna thought she'd found The One until he broke off their engagement exactly a year before their wedding day. Hoping new surroundings will do her the world of good, she moves in to a place of her own on the edge of gorgeous Wildflower Park.With the help and friendship of her neighbour Sophie, Anna quickly settles in and pledges to focus on her career, but a handsome new colleague seems determined to thwart her attempts at every turn. And when she receives a text from a mystery man, it looks as though an unlikely romance is on the horizonIs Anna about to be swept off her feet by someone she really shouldn't be falling for? Or could this be the new staTrade Review** Praise for Bella Osborne’s books ** ‘A Walk in Wildflower Park is pure escapism – full of wit, warmth, humour, and a moving look at the friendships and relationships that make us all tick.’ – Debbie Johnson ‘Bella Osborne has such a nice touch with description … I was utterly charmed’ – Sue Moorcroft ‘Absolutely brilliant. It's funny, heartwarming, entertaining and I couldn't put it down’ – Phillipa Ashley ‘I really enjoy Bella Osborne’s books’ – Katie Fforde ‘A warm and engaging story with relatable characters who will worm their way into your heart. A great read!’ – Talli Roland ‘Loved it! Believable characters, a sweetly told, lovely story… a great read’ – Jane Lovering ‘Romance, comedy, and mystery abound in this delightful British novel’ – I Read That Book! ‘A great read, with some really special moments… so beautiful and romantic’ – Annie’s Book Corner ‘A well-written and charming tale.’ – Paris Baker’s Book Nook 'Makes me feel like I should be reading it while wearing a tea dress, drinking posh coffee from a china cup and eating Victoria sandwich cake with a dainty little fork. It's charming, adorable, amusing and all those sorts of words' – Escape Into Words

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Book SynopsisReturn to the Comfort Food Cafe for the wedding of the year!Wedding bells ring out in Budbury as the Comfort Food Café and its cosy community of regulars are gearing up for a big celebration But Auburn Longville doesn't have time for that! Between caring for her poorly mum, moving in with her sister and running the local pharmacy, life is busy enough and it's about to get busier. Chaos arrives in the form of a figure from her past putting her quaint village life and new relationship with gorgeous Finn Jensen in jeopardy. It's time for Auburn to face up to some life changing decisions.Settle in for a slice of wedding cake at the Comfort Food Café a place where friendships are made for life and nobody ever wants to leave.Trade Review‘Oh how I wish the Comfort Food Cafe was real!’ Annie’s Book Corner ‘I felt like I was returning home to friends who I hadn’t seen in a long while…warm hearted and just plain lovely’ Lisa Talks About ‘Perfect to enjoy on a crisp afternoon with a delicious hot chocolate (with marshmallows!). I'm sure you'll fall in love with the cafe and all its regulars too’ Alba in Bookland ‘A true festive book with a lovely heartwarming story’ The Reading Shed ‘What a wonderful return to the Comfort Food Cafe…had me smiling from start to finish’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘A sheer delight’ – Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisI love all of Sue Moorcroft's books!'Katie FfordeWhen Sofia Bianchi's father Aldo dies, it makes her stop and look at things afresh. Having been his carer for so many years, she knows it's time for her to live her own life and to fulfil some promises she made to Aldo in his final days.So there's nothing for it but to escape to Italy's Umbrian mountains where, tucked away in a sleepy Italian village, lie plenty of family secrets waiting to be discovered. There, Sofia also finds Amy who is desperately trying to find her way in life after discovering her dad isn't her biological father.Sofia sets about helping Amy through this difficult time, but it's the handsome Levi who proves to be the biggest distraction for Sofia, as her new life starts to take offTrade ReviewPraise for The Christmas Promise: ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ Katie Fforde ‘Effortlessly engaging…a magical must!’ Heat ‘A sparkly Christmas love story which had me cheering in the aisles! I want an Ava Bliss hat!’ Julia Williams

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Book SynopsisSt Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it's always cocktail hour somewhereBeautifully crafted and wrapped in romance' Heidi SwainIt''s time to come home to Cornwall With an exiting new life in Paris, Clemmie Hamilton isn''t looking forward to heading home to the picturesque but sleepy village of St Aidan, Cornwall. However, when she discovers that the cosy apartment by the sea, which her grandmother left to her, is under threat from neighbour and property developer, Charlie Hobson, Clemmie realises she can''t abandon her home in its time of need.With her childhood friends encouraging her, Clemmie decides to turn the apartment into ''The Little Cornish Kitchen'' a boutique pop up pudding club raising money for the repairs to the building in an effort to stop Charlie once and for all. But when Charlie and his easy charm won''t seem to go away, everything soon becomes even messier than the state of Clemmie''s Cornish kitchenWhy readers love The Little CoTrade ReviewPraise for Jane Linfoot: ‘Sparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic’ Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of Summer at the Cornish Café ‘The perfect holiday read to warm your heart’ #1 Bestselling author Tracy Bloom 'Just like the perfect wedding cake, Cupcakes and Confetti is beautifully crafted and wrapped in romance' Heidi Swain ‘Funny and big-hearted, I was enchanted by Lily and her friends’ Sunday Times bestselling author Michele Gorman ‘A pure delight…fabulous, fun and unforgettable’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe

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Book SynopsisCome to the Comfort Food Café this spring for sunshine, smiles and plenty of truly scrumptious lemon drizzle cake.As cosy as a buttered crumpet' Sunday Times bestseller Milly JohnsonSummer wouldn't be Summer without Debbie Johnson!' Jenny OliverMy name is Willow Longville. I live in a village called Budbury on the stunning Dorset coast with my mum Lynnie, who sometimes forgets who I am. I'm a waitress at the Comfort Food Café, which is really so much more than a café it's my home.For Willow, the ramshackle café overlooking the beach, together with its warm-hearted community, offers friendship as a daily special and always has a hearty welcome on themenu. But when a handsome stranger blows in on a warmspring breeze, Willow soon realises that her quiet countrylife will be changed forever.Curl up with this gorgeous novel and make yourselfat home at the Comfort Food Café.Just my cup of tea' Sue MoorcroftFull of heart and a delight to read, another triumph from Debbie Johnson' Bella OsbornTrade Review‘Original and thought-provoking’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde ‘Simply gorgeous’ Sunday Times bestseller Milly Johnson ‘Moving and uplifting all at once, I devoured this book about mothers, daughters, sisters and – ultimately – love’ Sunday Times bestseller Jane Costello ‘Funny and poignant – a celebration of life and the enduring power of love’ – Carys Bray, bestselling author of A Song for Issy Bradley ‘Heartbreakingly authentic, tender & inspiring. One of my top reads of 2017’ Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington

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Book SynopsisThe first ever story collection from the inimitable Lionel ShriverGenius' StylistPhenomenal' ObserverBrilliant' The TimesIn her first ever story collection, Lionel Shriver illuminates one of the modern age's most enduring obsessions: property.A woman creates a deeply personal wedding present for her best friend; a thirty-something son refuses to leave home; a middle-aged man subjugated by service to his elderly father discovers that the last place you should finally assert yourself is airport security.This landmark publication explores the idea of property in both senses of the word: real estate, and stuff. Immensely readable, it showcases the biting insight that has made Lionel Shriver one of the most acclaimed authors of our time.Trade Review‘Shriver’s intellect and talent, her political convictions and her impressive confidence are all on display … assertive, frequently funny and altogether satisfying … her confident grasp of the material and her natural gifts as a storyteller will keep you in her spell and leave you, at the end, slightly altered … persuasive and richly entertaining’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘Phenomenal… Shriver has the gift for making one instantly curious, entertained, involved and ready to move in – no matter what the property’ OBSERVER ‘Genius’ STYLIST ‘At her best, she takers the familiar and mundane and turns it into something surprising and strange’ SUNDAY EXPRESS S MAGAZINE ‘All Shriver’s stories are satisfying. I exhaled a little triumphant “Ha!” at the end of each one … Shriver is brilliant’ THE TIMES ‘Shriver remains a formidably sharp writer, one of the best we have’ EVENING STANDARD ‘Shriver is at her best here, an acerbic comedian, Dickensian in style, whose vibrant characters are best seen in dramatic action and dialogue’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Whip-smart … Crisp, conversational and convincingly true to life, Shriver’s stories are a treat’ DAILY MAIL ‘A pugnacious, brilliantly articulate, hilarious collection’ i NEWS ‘Shriver is the master of the neat twist’ DAILY EXPRESS

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Book SynopsisLoved this clever and funny novel' Anna Mazzola 'A heartwarming depiction of female friendship as a bond stronger than any other' The Times 'Moving' Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis Heart Radio x Dreams Bedtime Bookclub April Book of the Month The dazzling, powerful story of a gutsy showgirl who tries to conquer her past amongst the glamour of 1960s Las Vegas - finding unexpected fortune, friendship and love. Trade Review‘As you read… you sense a writer immersed in a world that enchants her – every sequin, every sable, every high kick, every audience with Sammy Davis Junior… Lily/Ruby’s plight and her drive for survival are moving and involving, the author’s love for her heroine bright and sincere on every page’ Financial Times 'The writing is superior' Sunday Times ‘A vivid backstage portrait, this is a heart-wrenching story of guilt, friendship and personal redemption’ Woman & Home ‘The prose is taut and compelling, with rich period detail that evokes the dazzling artifice of classic Vegas’ Mail on Sunday 'Superb, light as an ostrich feather escapism' Daily Mail ‘A gorgeously written novel with the bite of a gin martini, All the Beautiful Girls goes beyond the splashy, gaudy dazzle of Las Vegas in the 60s to reveal the beating heart beneath the glamorous façade of the showgirl with big ambitions. Our protagonist Lily’s grit, determination, and grace as she discovers the heady possibilities and dark perils of the American dream make Elizabeth Church's second novel unforgettable’ Sara Gruen, NYT best selling author of At the Water’s Edge ‘A brave and powerful novel … With heart-wrenching immediacy and gorgeous prose, author Elizabeth Church examines the often desperate choices women must confront, and the secrets they must protect’ Lauren Belfer, New York Times bestselling author of And After the Fire ‘A riveting novel, at once raw and tender, of a woman’s struggle to heal the wounds of a devastating childhood . . . Elizabeth J. Church makes us feel Ruby Wilde’s pain and root for her to survive. This is a heartbreaking story, passionately told’ Ellen Feldman, author of Next to Love ‘An exquisitely crafted novel of love discovered and friendship found. No one captures the exuberant passions and inner struggles of women like Elizabeth Church’ Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Lilac Girls

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Book SynopsisThe gloriously funny comfort read from the author of A Grand Old TimeYou're never too old to live dangerously All Georgie Turner wants is to keep her family together. But with her daughter growing up fast, her sister married to a man Georgie hates, and their aging aunt getting more and more outrageous, nothing's simple.So when her brother-in-law makes his biggest mistake yet, Georgie sees the chance to reunite the ladies in her life. And after a little persuasion, three generations of Turner women head off on a very unusual road trip. Georgie's confident that some sun, sea and a bottle or two of prosecco will make this an adventure they'll never forget.What could possibly go wrong?A gorgeously fun and uplifting novel about living your life to the full, whatever your age. Perfect for fans of Dawn French and Fern Britton.Authors love Judy Leigh's books: Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting' Miranda Dickinson''Lovely a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy'' CathyTrade ReviewPraise for Judy Leigh: ‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ – Miranda Dickinson 'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' – Cathy Hopkins, bestselling author of The Kicking the Bucket List ’Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ – Fiona Gibson, bestselling author of The Woman Who Upped and Left

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Book SynopsisFans of MARTINA COLE will love this' Katerina DiamondA gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt.I love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKINTwists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTTA killer is on the loose, attacking people in places they feel most safe: their workplaces, their homes. It's up to DS Grace Allendale to stop the murders, and prove herself to her new team.All clues lead to local crime family the Steeles, but that's where things get complicated. Because the Steeles aren't just any family, they're Grace's family. Two brothers and two sisters, connected by the violent father only Grace and her mother escaped.To catch the killer, Grace will have to choose between her team and her blood. But who do you trust, when both sides are out to get you?An unforgettable thriller that fans of MARTINA COLE and CARA HUNTER won't be able to put down.Authors love HUSH HUSH:On a thriller cocktail list, Hush Hush would be a Bloody Mary with a Trade Review Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘An absolute masterpiece. Twisty, turny and full of surprises!’ Angela Marsons ‘Mel Sherratt’s books are as smart and edgy as her heroines’ Cara Hunter ‘The worst terrors are always those that hide closest to home’ Elizabeth Haynes ‘A writer to watch out for’ Mandasue Heller ‘If you love police procedurals, you HAVE to check this one out. Hush Hush is Mel Sherratt at her gritty and gripping best!’ Teresa Driscoll ‘Mel Sherratt knows how to instantly hook a reader and to keep them focused to the very last page! Her well-paced stories twist and turn and deliver a satisfying shot of tension.’ Rachel Abbott. ‘Hush Hush will keep you turning the pages till you reach the end and, if you don’t believe me, a million readers can’t be wrong.’ Howard Linskey ‘Made the hairs on my arm stand up! Literal goosebumps reading this: heart-stoppingly tense. I love Mel Sherratt’s writing.' Angela Clarke ‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice’ David Mark ‘Mel’s vivid imagination really brings her characters to life’ Kerry Wilkinson

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Book Synopsis*PRE-ORDER BRIDGET COLLINS'' STUNNING NEW NOVEL, THE SILENCE FACTORY, NOW*LOSE YOURSELF IN THE MOST EPIC BOOK OF THE YEAR.Mesmerising' Erin KellySumptuous' ObserverDizzyingly wonderful' The TimesWINNING WAS EVERYTHINGUNTIL IT DESTROYED THEMTwo young men, Léo and Carfax, close friends and fierce rivals.A family ripped apart by madness and tragedy.One woman, her life built upon a lie, with a mysterious connection to them allINGENIOUS' GUARDIANA STORYTELLER OF RARE IMAGINATION' MAIL ON SUNDAY''BEAUTIFUL'' JOANNA CANNONBRILLIANT' WOMAN & HOMEA RICH DELIGHT' SANDRA NEWMAN''TOTALLY ADDICTIVE'' JOANNA GLENCAPTIVATING' DAILY MIRRORAN IMMERSIVE, IMAGINATIVE SLICE OF STORYTELLING' DAILY EXPRESSMAGICAL' IRISH INDEPENDENTTrade Review‘Dizzyingly wonderful … a perfectly constructed work of fiction, with audacious twists that clumsier hands would fumble, and irresistibly moving emotional beats’ The Times ‘Another sumptuous act of imaginative world-building … If you’re looking for an absorbing, transporting work of fiction – and why would you not be? – The Betrayals is just the thing … settle in, and enjoy getting lost in this captivating book’ Observer ‘Ingenious … Collins’s story holds everything up its sleeve for as long as possible’ Guardian ‘The Betrayals is a beautiful dystopian romance about coming of age as an artist and the love affair artistic collaboration can be, while also being an acute political novel about the fate of spiritual values in a totalitarian system. A rich delight’ Sandra Newman ‘Captivating’ Daily Mirror ‘An immersive, imaginative slice of storytelling’ Daily Express ‘It’s just beautiful – written with such elegance and poise. What I love about Bridget's books is her ability to write the most magical worlds of escapism and yet anchor those worlds very much in today’ Joanna Cannon ‘She’s done it again: this is another triumph from the incomparable imagination of Bridget Collins. The Betrayals sinks its teeth into you and won’t let you go. It’s a mesmerising, intimate and ambitious story about art, love and what it means to be human. If you loved The Binding, you’ll adore The Betrayals’ Erin Kelly ‘More lavish magical escapism from the unit-shifting author of The Binding’ Irish Independent ‘Brilliant … a captivating, imaginative tale’ Woman & Home ‘A storyteller of rare imagination … This intricate symphony of a novel is both a disturbing portrait of fascism and a soaring meditation on artistic expression’ Mail on Sunday

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Book SynopsisThe compelling new bestseller from the author of The Mersey Daughter and Winter on the Mersey.Trade ReviewPraise for Annie Groves: ‘An engrossing story’ My Weekly ‘A stirring and heartrending family saga…Against a backdrop of change when the suffragette movement was coming to the fore, the choices and dreams of a generation of women combine to create this passionate story’ Liverpool Daily Post ‘Heartwrenching and uplifting in equal measure – a tragic indictment of what can happen when you swap passion for duty. Roll on the sequel!’ Take a Break ‘Written from the heart’ My Weekly

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Book SynopsisAn evocative tale' Woman MagazineThe East End of London has been devastated by the Blitz and the people are struggling to come to terms with their ravaged city. Rationing bites ever deeper and and everything that makes life better is in short supply. For the district nurses, the challenges are tougher than ever.Gladys loves her work in the Civil Nursing Reserve, but just when she needs to rely on her sister at home to help out with the chores, she turns into a handful of trouble. Edith is learning to cope with her boyfriend''s injuries after Dunkirk but will she have to choose between her love for him and her career?With no end in sight, the war reaches its darkest moment Can the nurses and the families and patients that rely on them find the strength to carry on?Trade ReviewPraise for Annie Groves: ‘An engrossing story’ My Weekly ‘A stirring and heartrending family saga…Against a backdrop of change when the suffragette movement was coming to the fore, the choices and dreams of a generation of women combine to create this passionate story’ Liverpool Daily Post ‘Heartwrenching and uplifting in equal measure – a tragic indictment of what can happen when you swap passion for duty. Roll on the sequel!’ Take a Break ‘Written from the heart’ My Weekly

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Book SynopsisEVOKES CLASSICS OF THE GENRE . . . THROWING IN ELEMENTS OF MAD MAX AND INDIANA JONES'FINANCIAL TIMESIn a world transformed by technological disaster, the last survivor of the Guild of Historians and his wisecracking mercenary companion once again find themselves searching for a missing child with unfathomable abilities.Battling through a brutal future and returning to the dangerous City of Towers, they will need brains, heavy weapons, and a whole lot of luck to survive.But they are also haunted and hunted by shadows of the past. The story of a scientist who survived the end of the world holds deadly secrets. And a ruthless assassin from another era is on their trail.Stunningly creative and breakneck-paced, book two of The Tarakan Chronicles is a science fiction adventure like no other.Trade ReviewPraise for THE LOST PUZZLER: ‘Evokes classics of the genre…throwing in elements of Mad Max and Indiana Jones’SFX ‘A coming-of-age story with a difference…intriguing and involving’DAILY MAIL ‘Evokes classics of the genre such as Jack Vance’s Dying Earth series and Gene Wolfe’s The Book of the New Sun, throwing in elements of Mad Max and Indiana Jones…a virtuoso performance’FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Readers looking for a crafty puzzle that descends into the twisty depths of loyalty and betrayal will enjoy this far-future adventure’PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘A rich and vivid future Earth that’s inventive and attention-grabbing in equal measure’SFX ‘This rich dystopian world includes snippets of technology that perplex most of the characters, a steady mix of storytelling and action, and intense character development that makes the book hard to put down’BOOKLIST

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Book SynopsisThe perfect summer read for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Dinah JeffriesWill Alba find the music of her heart?Sardinia, 1968.When eleven-year-old Alba Fresu witnesses her father and brother kidnapped by bandits, her previously happy and secure family life is shaken to the core. The pair are eventually released, but the experience leaves Alba deeply disturbed, unable to give voice to her inner turmoil.While accompanying her mother to cleaning jobs, Alba visits the villa of an eccentric Signora and touches the keys of a piano for the first time. She is transported to another world, one where she can finally express emotion too powerful for words alone.She takes secret piano lessons and, against her parents' wishes, accepts a scholarship to the Rome conservatoire. There she immerses herself in the vibrant world of the city, full of heat and passion she's never experienced before and embarks on an affair that will change the course of her life forever.But Alba soon reachesTrade Review Praise for Sara Alexander: ‘Will leave readers riveted until the explosive conclusion’Publishers Weekly ‘This enchanting novel is a delightful read, perfectly suited for a warm beach with a cold beverage. Readers who enjoy Adriana Trigiani’s historical Italian family sagas will adore Alexander’s debut.’Booklist

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Book SynopsisCurl up by the fire this Christmas with the ebook bestseller Catherine Ferguson.When Poppy's boyfriend Harrison proposes the week before Christmas and gives her twelve days to decide, she doesn't know what to do. With the festive season in full swing, it's make or break time for the couple and the clock is tickingMeanwhile, Poppy's best friend Erin is desperate for the pair of them to fulfil their dream of setting up a dinner party catering company and when an opportunity arises at a luxury log fire cabin, the girls take their chance to impress. But they hadn't bargained on the owner of the cabin being quite so attractive or having quite such a sexy voice.As the twelve days tick on, will Poppy realise that Harrison is the one for her? Or will it be love in the lodge when the new year comes?Lose yourself this Christmas in the new novel from the brilliant Catherine Ferguson, perfect for cosying up with by the fire.Trade Review'I adored every page of this book and can't imagine a more perfect summer read. Gorgeously written, heart-warming and with characters so vividly realised that you just want to hang out with them on a Saturday night. She’s already a hugely popular author but this, mark my words, is the book that will make Catherine Ferguson go stratospheric.' Claudia Carroll “This was such a fantastic feel good read! I am still thinking about it now over 24 hours after reading it and still feel all fuzzy and warm!”Goodreads Reviewer “Full of wit, warmth, lots of laugh out loud moments yet with a real gorgeous, valuable message at its centre, this book is crying out for loads of people to read it.”Amazon Reviewer “Catherine Ferguson's writing is always a joy… It romps along at a great pace and she certainly knows how to make you laugh and cry – sometimes within just a few pages of each other. Highly recommended.”Amazon Reviewer

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Book SynopsisSweet, funny and lovely!' Marian KeyesA romantic treat, perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Jenny Colgan!You can go crazy searching for the oneNina is addicted to bad boys, the wilder, the better. Despite her friends' misgivings, she firmly believes that true love only takes one form: wild, full of passion and fire and punctuated by tempestuous arguments. She won't settle for anything less.But years of swiping right has uncovered nothing but losers and flings, and Nina is no closer to finding her One True Love than she ever was. And when a man from her past walks into the shop Nina knows she has nothing to fear: the geekiest boy in her school has become a boring suit with no chance of making her heart go pitter patter.Which just shows how little Nina knows about her heartTrade Review‘Sweet, funny and lovely!’ Marian Keyes Praise for Annie Darling: ‘Romantic fiction perfection – I totally fell in love!’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Delightful’ THE SUN ‘A funny, beautiful, cozy little tale… the perfect piece of escapism!’ Cesca (Cescalizziereads) ‘Heart-breakingly funny, warm, and tugs at the heart strings’ Agi (OnMyBookshelf) ‘Sophisticated, romantic, compelling and absolutely charming. A brilliant new addition to the romantic comedy genre, I loved it’ Alex Brown ‘Get ready to fall in love … an instant heart-warmer’ RED ‘A delightful romcom’ PRIMA ‘Completely hilarious and breathtakingly romantic’ Cressida McLaughlin

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Book Synopsis*** The captivating new novel from Alyson Rudd Eleven Lines to Somewhere is available to pre-order now!***STYLISH, ALLURING, UTTERLY GRIPPING'ObserverLIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER READ BEFORE'RedLauren Pailing is born in the sixties, and a child of the seventies. She is thirteen years old the first time she dies.Lauren Pailing is a teenager in the eighties, becomes a Londoner in the nineties. And each time she dies, new lives begin for the people who loved her while Lauren enters a brand new life, too.But in each of Lauren's lives, a man called Peter Stanning disappears. And, in each of her lives, Lauren sets out to find him.And so it is that every ending is also a beginning. And so it is that, with each new beginning, Peter Stanning inches closer to finally being foundPerfect for fans of Kate Atkinson and Maggie O'Farrell, The First Time Lauren Pailing Died is a book about loss, grief and how, despite it not always feeling that way, every ending marks the start of something new._____Trade Review‘A stylish time-slip story à la Sliding Doors’ Guardian (hottest-tipped debuts of 2019) ‘Written with a tender touch, it’s an impressive debut’ Woman’s Own ‘Assured an intriguing… emotionally charged’ Daily Mail ‘A page turner of a debut’ Grazia ‘Alyson Rudd explores love and loss with nuance’ i newspaper ‘Stylish, alluring, utterly gripping. An intricate, elegantly written time-slip tale that keeps you guessing until the last page.’ Lisa O’Kelly, Observer ‘[A] sweetly sad study of grief, death and loss’ Irish Independent ‘Stunning, moving and very clever’ Mark Lawson ‘Beautiful, extremely moving and expertly done, with a lightness of touch that belies the complexity behind the plotting. I loved it (and I cried several times!)’ Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange ‘Intriguing … an impressive debut’ Woman ‘A mystery, a romance, a time-slip. But most of all it is a delight … Lauren is a constant character, captivating our hearts’ My Weekly ‘A wonderful novel. The story weaves in and out of the timelines effortlessly…brilliantly paced’ Katie S (Netgalley) ‘A very clever book and one which I enjoyed very much’ Debra F (Netgalley) ‘Where the novel really succeeds is in the delineation of love and loss, of growing and diminishing, of grief and mourning. The way in which [Alyson Rudd] conveys difficult emotions through dialogue is the real highlight of this story’ Sarah D (Netgalley) ‘From the opening pages, the tale shimmers with grief, loss and enough period detail to lend authenticity to what is, after all, a slightly incredible (in the truest sense) story. Claims of echoes of Kate Atkinson and Maggie O'Farrell are entirely justified. Tender, evocative, affecting and utterly gorgeous’ Ophelia S (Netgalley) ‘Thought-provoking and beautifully written. I loved it’ Sheri K (Netgalley) ‘Unforgettable’ Alexander H (Netgalley) ‘5* – irresistible’ Lucy G (Netgalley)

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Book SynopsisMake your connectionWhen Ryan spots a young woman on the tube on his commute, he can't take his eyes off her. Instantly attracted and intrigued, he's keen to find out more about his mysterious fellow passenger.The woman he thinks of as Millie spends all day travelling the Underground, unable to leave for reasons unbeknownst to Ryan. For some inexplicable reason, he just can't shake the feeling he wants to help her escape her endless commute.This is a story of love and loss from the author of The First Time Lauren Pailing Died, perfect for fans of Anna Hope's Expectation, David Nicholls's Sweet Sorrow and Kate Atkinson's Life After Life.Trade Review Praise for The First Time Lauren Pailing Died: ‘The most gorgeously romantic novel I have read in ages, the ending would move a heart of stone’ The Times ‘Stylish, alluring, utterly gripping’ Lisa Kelly, The Observer ‘Like nothing you have ever read before’ Red ‘A stylish time-slip story à la Sliding Doors’ Guardian ‘Alyson Rudd explores love and loss with nuance’ i newspaper ‘A page-turner of a debut’ Grazia

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Book Synopsis‘An enchanting timeslip novel that kept me spellbound’ CHRISTINA COURTENAY ‘Fascinating and captivating’ SARAH MORGAN ‘Glorious… I adored it’ KATHLEEN MCGURL ‘This atmospheric novel is such an absorbing read’ MY WEEKLY ***Trade Review Praise for Nicola Cornick: ‘I enjoyed every moment of it. Intriguing and with a lovely time slippery twist’ BARBARA ERSKINE 'An ingenious tale of mystery and suspense… Enchanting’ DINAH JEFFRIES ‘A completely wonderful read. Set during the Wars of the Roses and the present day, it’s historically rich, emotional and magical. I was intrigued and immersed throughout’ TRACY REES ‘Well, Nicola has done it again! A cracking tale that wouldn’t let me put it down or turn out the light. I absolutely loved it’ KATIE FFORDE ‘Atmospheric and beautifully crafted, I guarantee this suspenseful time-slip story will have you up all night to finish’ RACHEL HORE ‘A treasure trove of historical insight, casting a new light on a compelling mystery that binds the present to the distant past’ FIONA VALPY ‘I was utterly immersed, forgetting everything but the story and the characters. Nicola’s writing is so vivid and beautiful and perfectly pitched, her plotting addictive’ JENNY ASHCROFT ‘Well researched and stylish, full of emotion from past and present, this is an engrossing mystery to keep the reader turning the pages’ ANNE O’BRIEN, author of The Queen’s Rival ‘An engaging, beautifully crafted romance that weaves together several intriguing mysteries, both ancient and modern, and questions the very essence of time itself’ ALISON WEIR, author of Six Tudor Queens ‘A marvellously magical tale, based on real history… Nicola's beautiful writing sucked me right in and I was completely absorbed by this book. A masterpiece of timeslip fiction’ KATHLEEN MCGURL ‘Gorgeous… Combines a modern-day mystery with a 600-year-old tale of intrigue, plotting and romance. I was alternately entranced and thrilled… Nicola has excelled herself in this wonderful book’ LOUISE DOUGLAS, author of The House by the Sea

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Book SynopsisDoes Jessica know what the truth is?A stunning psychological debut with a shocking twistWhen she arrives at work to discover every trace of the company she was working for has disappeared, Jessica's life spirals into freefall.Her romance with Michael, a celebrated criminologist is already in trouble. He is sick of the unpredictable behaviour caused by her ADHD and is convinced she is a fantasist. When his flat is burgled and precious belongings that remind him of his dead wife are stolen, he blames her.Forced to prove her innocence, Jessica sets out to unravel the events of the last few months. But when she stumbles on a dead body, the lies, deceptions and betrayals that have dogged her whole life come back to haunt her.Can anybody trust her?Trade Review‘Don’t Trust Me really is one of the best psychological thriller debut’s you’ll probably read in 2018’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘A page turning read with a difference’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘This was a fantastic debut, I will be keeping my eyes open for the next book by Joss Stirling’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘I was captivated from the start’ Kirstie Marie Hill, Netgalley reviewer ‘This book is just so well written’ Stephanie Collins, Netgalley reviewer ‘Highly addictive… genuine riveting’ Liz Loves Books

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Book SynopsisIn a spellbinding new masterpiece by #1 New York Timesbestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a high-stakes search for the greatest art forger who ever lived Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon has at long last severed ties with Israeli intelligence and settled quietly in Venice, the only place he has ever truly known peace. His beautiful wife, Chiara, has taken over day-to-day management of the Tiepolo Restoration Company, and their two young children are clandestinely enrolled in a neighborhood scuola elementare. For his part, Gabriel spends his days wandering the streets and canals of the watery city, parting company with the demons of his tragic, violent past. But when the eccentric London art dealer Julian Isherwood asks Gabriel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the rediscovery and lucrative sale of a centuries-old painting, he is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse where nothing is as it seems. Gabriel s

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Book SynopsisA charming new series from the author of Millie Vanilla's Cupcake CafeTash, Emma and Amy couldn't be more different.A successful estate agent who has her life pretty much on track, Tash has ticked all the boxes. Hasn't she?Emma is a budding writer who yearns to flex her writing skills and shake up her life that has become, well, a little staleAnd then there's Amy, the manager of The Little Book Café, a hopeless romantic who had her heart broken, but quietly refuses to give up on love.Brought together by their love of books and delicious cake from the café next door, they are in for a year of romance, crime and classic novels that will help them get through all that life will throw at themTrade ReviewPraise for Georgia Hill: ‘The sense of friendship and community in the seaside village is wonderful’ – Susan Burton, Netgalley ‘For anyone who enjoys comfort reading with a charming setting and a big helping of romance’ – Kitty Loves Books ‘Such a sweet read that you will find it very hard to put down’ – Sky Hogan, Goodreads ‘A fun filled read, with a great storyline full of ups and downs. Wonderful characters. Beautiful setting and a writing style that makes you not want to put the book down. I can't wait for the next instalment’ – Karen Whittard, Amazon reviewer ‘I finished it in a couple of hours, and even though I knew it was going to be a short one and would be left wanting more, I didn’t care!!’ – Stardust Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisA KINGDOM AT RISK, A CROWN DIVIDED, A FAMILY DRENCHED IN BLOOD.Tessa Gratton''s debut epic adult fantasy, The Queens of Innis Lear, brings to life a world that hums with ancient magic, and characters as ruthless as the tides.The erratic decisions of a prophecy-obsessed king have drained Innis Lear of its wild magic, leaving behind a trail of barren crops and despondent subjects. Enemy nations circle the once-bountiful isle, sensing its growing vulnerability, hungry to control the ideal port for all trade routes.The king's three daughters battle-hungry Gaela, master manipulator Reagan, and restrained, starblessed Elia know the realm's only chance of resurrection is to crown a new sovereign, proving a strong hand can resurrect magic and defend itself. But their father will not choose an heir until the longest night of the year, when prophecies align and a poison ritual can be enacted.Refusing to leave their future in the hands of blind faith, the daughters of Innis Lear prepare for warTrade Review‘Tessa Gratton creates a beautiful world, one where there’s magic in the trees and water, and prophecies come from the stars … reminiscent of Angela Carter’s reworkings of classic fairytales’SFX ‘Powerful, poetic fantasy that will take hold of your heart’Ed McDonald, author of BLACKWING ‘I adore this – rich, epic, blood-soaked – a glorious and grand sweeping fantasy’Kate Elliott, author of THE POISONED BLADE ‘A gloriously symphonic, thematically rich variation on the story of the daughters of Lear. The danger of seeking certainty makes this a tale for our time; the power of truth and mercy makes it a tale for all times. Prepare to devour every word, for Innis Lear will consume you’Karen Lord, author of REDEMPTION IN INDIGO ‘Messy, beautiful, and dark, darker than Shakespeare could have dreamed’E. K. Johnston, author of STAR WARS: AHSOKA

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Book SynopsisWho is Rich? Is a tantalizing novel acute and smart and stark, but mostly it's unrelentingly funny about a large number of very inappropriate things. It's one of those rare books: you open it, then you're up all night. I was Richard FordEvery summer, a once-sort-of famous cartoonist named Rich Fischer leaves his wife and two kids behind to teach a class at a week-long arts conference in a charming New England beachside town. It's a place where drum circles happen on the beach at midnight, clothing optional. Rich finds himself worrying about his family's nights without him, his back taxes, his stuttering career and his own very real desire for love and human contact. One of the attendees this year is a forty-one-year-old painting student named Amy O'Donnell. Amy is a mother of three, unhappily married to a brutish Wall Street titan who commutes to work via helicopter. Rich and Amy met at the conference a year ago, shared a moment of passion, then spent the winter exchanging inappropriaTrade Review‘Regardless of British qualms about the American takeover of the Man Booker prize, Who Is Rich? feels like another strong transatlantic candidate for 2018.’Mark Lawson, Guardian ‘Who is Rich? Is a tantalizing novel – acute and smart and stark, but mostly it’s unrelentingly funny about a large number of very inappropriate things. It’s one of those rare books: you open it, then you’re up all night. I was’ Richard Ford ‘Matthew Klam writes beautifully about the strange, extraordinary adventure of being human. Who is Rich? is tragic and comic in equal measure, written with a poignancy that makes you laugh and simultaneously wince in recognition. A profoundly memorable novel’ Elizabeth Day ‘I loved every page of this book. It got into my bloodstream – and kind of destroyed me’ Curtis Sittenfeld ‘What a thrill to experience the fusion of Matthew Klam’s fierce, kinetic prose’ Jennifer Egan ‘I seriously, deeply love this book’ Michael Cunningham ‘A stunner . . . funny, dark, big, and bold . . . Who Is Rich? Is not to be missed’ Meg Wolitzer ‘Political in a way that is not always noted because it is also so funny’ Lorrie Moore ‘Immediately engaging … a stylish romp through the inbuilt disappointment of middle age’ Lionel Shriver, Observer ‘Buy it and read it in one sitting’ Sunday Times Style ‘It’s a portrait of the triumphs and disasters of modern fatherhood, and the pram in the hall. It’s a How We Live Now novel, one of the best to come along in a while’ Esquire 'You know those big American novels that you sometimes lose a couple of days to? This is one of those books, conjuring up the humour and narrative of a John Irving or AM Homes… book out a weekend to read it' Stylist ‘Comic, wondrous, and sad’ New Yorker ‘It’s the funniest novel I’ve read in ages and one of the saddest … will please anyone who likes their protagonists clever and deluded, hopeful and doomed’Joe Dunthorne, Guardian ‘Fantastically funny’ Scottish Daily Mail

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