Family life fiction / Stories about family

Book SynopsisColby's living her best life: as a popular food blogger, she gets to fulfill her dreams of exploring the globe. But her world comes crashing down when a tragic accident leaves her co-guardian of her best friend's two adorable children. Not only does she need to put down roots-fast-but she'll be sharing custody with the one man she can't stand sharing a continent with, let alone a house. Accountant-extraordinaire Rip values rules and plans. But when he loses his sister and his best friend and becomes an insta-guardian all in one night, Rip sees his organized life imploding. What he really doesn't need is his sister's irresponsible, flighty-albeit kind and gorgeous-best friend making it worse.Rip doesn't trust Colby to take their new responsibilities seriously, while Colby can't believe Rip thinks children will thrive under his rigid control. Yet soon Rip and Colby discover they need each other more than they hate each other. Could it be possible that following their hearts is just what their new little family needs?

Read more less

Book Synopsis''Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story'' Hot Brands Cool PlacesIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you''ll LOVE Erin Green''s novels of love, life and laughter!''A pleasure to read... A summer breezes treat'' Devon Life''A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship'' 5* reader review''An uplifting, engaging and heart warming book. Loved it'' 5* reader review''An amazing book and makes you really think that your dreams of changing your life can really happen'' 5* reader review...........................................................................You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed...One glorious summer brings the chance to begin again.When solo travellers Be

Read more less

Book Synopsis“Masterfully written and pitch perfect, Black Girls Must Be Magic is, simply, magic.”—Good Morning AmericaIn this highly anticipated second installment in the Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series, Tabitha Walker copes with more of life’s challenges and a happy surprise—a baby—with a little help and lots of love from friends old and new.For Tabitha Walker, her grandmother’s old adage, “Black girls must die exhausted” is becoming all too true. Discovering she’s pregnant—after she was told she may not be able to have biological children—Tabitha throws herself headfirst into the world of “single mothers by choice.” Between her job, doctor’s appointments, and preparing for the baby, she’s worn out. And that’s before her boss at the local news station starts getting complaints from viewers about Tabitha’s natural hair.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisA collection of life stories of Russian women in the first half of the twentieth century. It brings together the testimony of Soviet citizens and emigres, intellectuals of aristocratic birth and Soviet milkmaids, housewives and engineers, Bolshevik activists and dedicated opponents of the Soviet regime.Trade Review"Give[s] depth and human dimension to a place and period too often shrouded in polemics and ideology."--Publishers Weekly "Each autobiography here transforms the story of a private life into the story of the country and the times."--Kirkus ReviewsTable of ContentsPREFACE vii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix Introduction 3 Sheila Fitzpatrick, Lives and Times 3 Yuri Slezkine, Lives as Tales 18 PART I. Civil War as a Way of Life (1917-1920) 31 1. Ekaterina Olitskaia, My Reminiscences (1) 33 2. Anna Litveiko, In 1917 49 3. P. E. Melgunova-Stepanova, Where Laughter Is Never Heard 66 4. Anna Andzhievskaia, A Mother's Story 73 5. Zinaida Zhemchuzhnaia, The Road to Exile 82 6. Nadezhda Krupskaia, Autobiography 111 7. Tatiana Varsher, Things Seen and Suffered 113 8. Zinaida Patrikeeva, Cavalry Boy 118 9. Irina Elenevskaia, Recollections 123 10. Sofia Volkonskaia, The Way of Bitterness 140 PART II. Toward "New Forms of Life" (The 1920s) 167 11. Agrippina Korevanova, My Life 169 12. Anonymous, What Am I to Do? 207 13. Ekaterina Olitskaia, My Reminiscences (2) 209 14. Paraskeva Ivanova, Why I Do Not Belong in the Party 213 15. Maria Belskaia, Arina's Children 219 16. Antonina Solovieva, Sent by the Komsomol 235 17. Nenila Bazeleva et al., Peasant Narratives (1) 241 18. Anna Balashova, A Worker's Life 243 19. Valentina Bogdan, Students in the First Five-Year Plan 252 20. Alla Kiparenko, Building the City of Youth 277 21. Anna Iankovskaia, A Belomor Confession 282 22. Lidia Libedinskaia, The Green Lamp 286 PART III. "Life Has Become Merrier" (The 1930s) 303 23. Pasha Angelina, The Most Important Thing 305 24. Efrosinia Kislova et al., Peasant Narratives (2) 322 25. Fruma Treivas, We Were Fighting for an Idea! 324 26. N. I. Slavnikova et al., Speeches by Stakhanovites 331 27. Ulianova, A Cross-Examination 342 28. Anna Shchetinina, A Sea Captain's Story 350 29. Kh. Khuttonen, Farewell to the Komsomol 354 30. Anastasia Plotnikova, Autobiography 356 31. A. V. Vlasovskaia et al., Speeches by Stakhanovites' Wives 359 32. Inna Shikheeva-Gaister, A Family Chronicle 367 33. Evdokia Maslennikova, The Story of My Life 391 34. Valentina Bogdan, Memoirs of an Engineer 394 35. Frida Troib et al., Engineers' Wives 419 36. Ekaterina Olitskaia, My Reminiscences (3) 424 GLOSSARY 435 INDEX 437

Read more less

Book SynopsisReeling from the loss of her parents, Lucy Claremont discovers an artifact under the floorboards of their London flat, leading her to an old seaside estate. Aided by her childhood friend Dashel, a forensic astronomer, she starts to unravel a history of heartbreak, sacrifice, and love begun two hundred years prior--that may offer the healing they seek.

Read more less

Book SynopsisVividly imagined' Sunday TelegraphSex and death meet again in [a] marvellous evocation of Edwardian England' Daily MailThe girl reminded me of my favourite chocolates, whipped hazelnut creams, and I knew just from looking at her that I wanted her for my best friend.Queen Victoria is dead. In January 1901, the day after her passing, two very different families visit neighbouring graves in a London cemetery. The traditional Waterhouses revere the late Queen where the Colemans have a more modern outlook, but both families are appalled by the friendship that springs up between their respective daughters.As the girls grow up, their world changes almost beyond measure: cars are replacing horses, electric lighting is taking over from gas, and emancipation is fast approaching, to the delight of some and the dismay of othersTrade Review‘Sex and death meet again in Tracy Chevalier's marvellous evocation of Edwardian England’ Daily Mail ‘Cleverly atmospheric’ Sunday Telegraph ‘The author's grip on the reader is as powerful as in her first novel. It is almost impossible to break off reading this driving narrative’ Independent ‘A master stylist in the making’ Boston Globe ‘Writing about the past — especially this much written-about period — has its pitfalls, but Chevalier has triumphantly avoided them. The result is a novel that shows both the strangeness of the world as it was and its closeness to our own time’ The Times

Read more less

Book Synopsis⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐ Praise for Debbie Howells: ‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James ‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller’ B.P. WalterTrade ReviewPraise for Debbie Howells: ‘A cracker of a read’ Belfast Telegraph ‘A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells’ novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart’ Daily Mail ‘Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone’ Liz Nugent ‘A terrific new talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James ‘Haunting’ Good Housekeeping ‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller’ B.P. Walter ‘I raced through this book, compelled to keep turning the pages to unravel the secrets. Kept me guessing right until the last moment. Trust NO ONE! A sinister, twisty tale you won’t want to put down’ Sam Carrington ‘The Vow is a well-crafted whodunnit, with enough red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. An intriguing plot with a host of characters that leave you wondering who you can trust!’ Wendy Clarke

Read more less

Book SynopsisRichard Russo won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for his fifth novel, Empire Falls. He is also the author of Mohawk, The Risk Pool, Nobody's Fool, Straight Man, Bridge of Sighs and That Old Cape Magic, as well as a collection of stories, The Whore's Child; and a memoir, On Helwig Street. His original screenplay is the basis for Rowan Atkinson's film Keeping Mum. He lives with his wife in Maine.Trade ReviewI loved Richard Russo's Pulitzer-winning Empire Falls, a moving, brilliantly imagined and intensely satisfying novel about the slow death of a small town: Russo's characters are as loveable and as exasperating as family -- Nick HornbyHis natural grace as a storyteller is matched by his compassion for his characters -- John IrvingLike Anne Tyler, Russo is interested in how people rub along; in kindness and responsibility; in cutting slack without being asked. In the Empire Grill he has created a place so involving that not only can you see and smell it, but you start to feel a bit left out of the gin rummy. Russo makes an enormous job of story-telling look effortless. He is, in all the best senses of the word, a natural * Sunday Times *Richard Russo can write like Edith Wharton leavened with a touch of David Lodge * Economist *Russo's command of his story is unerring... He satisfies every expectation without lapsing into predictability, and the last section of the book explodes with surprises...One of the best novelists around * New York Times *

Read more less

Book SynopsisOn a remote farm in northern Norway, eighty-year-old Anna Neshov is rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke. Her three sons have not spoken in some time. Margido, a devout Christian, works in Trondheim as a funeral director. Erlend, a successful window dresser, lives a life of luxury in a penthouse in Copenhagen, while Tor, the eldest brother, remains rearing pigs on the decaying family farm.Aware of her failing health, the trio reluctantly reunite over the winter holidays, where unexpected guests and the question of inheritance prompt the revealing of some bizarre, and devestating, truths.Winner of the Riksmål Prize in Norway.Trade ReviewA story of murky family secrets set against Norway's midwinter near-perpetual night, Berlin Poplars still manages to twinkle -- Melissa McClements * Financial Times *Ragde's writing is self-effacing and subtly crafted, an ideal tool for splintering the brothers' stout outer panelling of Norwegian wood to expose the steamy sauna of turmoil within * Independent *It's darkly funny, grabs you at the start and doesn't let go... if you want a treat, race to get this book, because it's truly heartwarming, and so, so funny * Dublin Herald *Compelling, and the final truth telling is shocking * Times Literary Supplement *

Read more less

Book SynopsisEllie Dean lives in a tiny hamlet set deep in the heart of the South Downs in Sussex, which has been her home for many years and where she raised her three children. She is the author of the The Cliffehaven Series. To find out more visit www.ellie-dean.co.ukTrade ReviewTHE FIRST CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANWhen sixteen-year-old Sally is evacuated to the English south coast, she is terrified by what lies ahead of her. All she knows are the sights and sounds of London's East End - but Sally swallows her tears as they leave the familiar landmarks behind. * From the publisher's description *THE FIRST CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANWhen sixteen-year-old Sally is evacuated to the English south coast, she is terrified by what lies ahead of her. All she knows are the sights and sounds of London's East End - but Sally swallows her tears as they leave the familiar landmarks behind. * From the publisher's description *Saga lovers will devour this wartime story * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Friendship, family and true love, as well as heartache, are all encountered in this enjoyable read. * Daily Mail *

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntroducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world''s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.Territory of Light is the radiant story of a young woman, living alone in Tokyo with her two-year-old daughter, in her first year of separation from her husband. At once tender and lacerating, luminous and unsettling, Territory of Light is a novel of abandonment, desire and transformation. It was originally published in twelve parts in the Japanese literary monthly Gunzo, between 1978 and 1979Trade ReviewTsushima evades any label, her fiction transcends gender to focus on the existential loneliness that is at the heart of humanity.—Kris Kosaka, Japan TimesWonderfully poetic ... extraordinary freshness ... a Virginia Woolf quality—Margaret Drabble, BBC Radio 3Spiky, atmospheric and intimate, filled with moments of strangeness that linger in the mind—The SpectatorIn this short, powerful novel lurk the joy and guilt of single parents everywhere—GuardianThis exquisite and poignant novel . . . will resonate with single mothers always and everywhere—Shami ChakrabartiAn extraordinary book . . . cool analytic intelligence propelled by sudden eruptions of passion—Lisa AppignanesiAn astonishing and exquisite masterpiece about love, motherhood, female independence, and the restoration of a damaged family. Yuko Tsushima is an unforgettable name alongside great masters like Virginia Woolf, Alice Munro and Elizabeth Strout—J. M. Lee, author of The Investigation

Read more less

Book SynopsisRichly expansive and deeply moving, an intimate novel of secret lives and painful histories from one of the finest storytellers we have''This brilliant novel examines lives lived, losses accumulated, and the slipperiness of perception. Yiyun Li writes deeply, drolly, and with elegance about history, even as it''s happening. She is one of my favorite writers, and Must I Go is an extraordinary book.'' Meg Wolitzer Lilia Liska is 81. She has shrewdly outlived three husbands, raised five children and seen the arrival of seventeen grandchildren. Now she has turned her keen attention to a strange little book published by a vanity press: the diary of a long-forgotten man named Roland Bouley, with whom she once had a fleeting affair.Increasingly obsessed by this fragment of intimate history, Lilia begins to annotate the diary with her own rather different version of events. Gradually she undercuts Roland''s charming but arrogant voice with an incisive and deeply moving commentary. She reveals to us the surprising, long-held secrets of her past. And she returns inexorably to her daughter, Lucy, who took her own life at the age of 27.Must I Go is an unconventional epistolary novel, a gleefully one-way correspondence between the very-much-alive Lilia and the long-departed Roland. Though mortality is ever-present, this is ultimately a novel about life, in all its messy glory. Life lived, for the extraordinary Lilia, absolutely on its own terms. With exquisite subtlety and insight, Yiyun Li navigates the twin poles of grief and resilience, loss and rebirth, that compass a human heart.Trade ReviewThis brilliant novel examines lives lived, losses accumulated, and the slipperiness of perception. Yiyun Li writes deeply, drolly, and with elegance about history, even as it's happening. She is one of my favorite writers, and Must I Go is an extraordinary book. -- Meg WolitzerThere is no writer like Yiyun Li, no one in contemporary literature who is as masterful at digging into the uncertainty of our existence on this earth. And Must I Go is sheer brilliance. Lilia Liska is one of the most arresting, strangely funny, and complex characters I've ever met . . . Li does something truly transformative. She remakes our world for us, so we can figure out how to keep living in it. -- Kevin WilsonA masterpiece. This book haunts me more than any other novel I've read in recent yearsAny new book by Yiyun Li is cause for celebration, but now more than ever do we need the clarity and humaneness of her vision. Must I Go takes us into her familiar and powerful emotional territory, brilliantly exploring how what we love, what we lose, and what we mourn make, unmake, and remake us into the human beings that we are. -- Sigrid NunezA portrait of resilience like no other, Must I Go takes Yiyun Li-and the reader-into entirely new emotional territory. Bracing and almost unnervingly perceptive, this is wisdom literature for our time. -- Gish JenFierce and intransigent -- Joyce Carol Oates

Read more less

Book SynopsisOld God''s Time (March 2023), Sebastian Barry''s stunning new novel, available to pre-order nowFrom the Costa Book of the Year-winning author of Days Without EndEven when you come out of bloodshed and disaster in the end you have got to learn to liveWinona is a young Lakota orphan adopted by former soldiers Thomas McNulty and John Cole.Living with Thomas and John on the farm they work in 1870s Tennessee, she is educated and loved, forging a life for herself beyond the violence and dispossession of her past. But the fragile harmony of her unlikely family unit, in the aftermath of the Civil War, is soon threatened by a further traumatic event, one which Winona struggles to confront, let alone understand. Told in Sebastian Barry's rare and masterly prose, A Thousand Moons is a powerful, moving study of one woman's journey, of her determination to write her own future, and of the enTrade Review'A violent, superbly lyrical Western offering a sweeping vision of America in the making [and] the most fascinating line-by-line first person narration I've come across in years.' - Kazuo Ishiguro on DAYS WITHOUT END'Nobody writes like, nobody takes lyrical risks like, nobody pushes the language, and the heart, and the two together, quite like Sebastian Barry does, so that you come out of whatever he writes like you've been away, in another climate.' - Ali Smith

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhen Maudie Todhunter finally decides she must sell Moorgate, her beautiful farmhouse on the edge of Bodmin Moor, she anticipates strong objections from her family - particularly from Selina, her stepdaughter, with whom she has never seen eye to eye. But no one could have predicted the feelings that Moorgate evokes or the consequences...Trade Review'Wonderfully evocative' Devon Life * Devon Life *'This should be her breakthrough book...Astute and deeply moving' Bookseller * Bookseller *

Read more less

Book SynopsisA pulse-pounding bestseller from the author of ORPHAN X.I know you, don''t I?'' Five words - that''s all it takes to plunge Mike Wingate and his family into mortal danger. Mike doesn''t recognise the crippled stranger who approaches him at a party . . . but the stranger seems to know all about him.What has Mike done? Do they have the wrong man? Overnight, the threats become attacks, and Mike, his wife, and their young daughter learn they aren''t safe anywhere -especially not their own home. He doesn''t know who they are. He doesn''t know what they want. But there''s no time to figure it out - because his enemies have killed before, and he''s next.Trade Review'So fast it should come with an airbag' * Linwood Barclay *'Pure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspense' * Harlan Coben *'Outstanding in every way' * Lee Child *'Thriller writing at its best' * Tess Gerritsen *'Tough, well-written and memorable as hell' * James Patterson *'Gripping' * Michael Connelly *'A quantum leap forward in suspense' * Dennis Lehane *'You're Next is an emotionally evocative, page-turning exploration of human corruption at its worst. Chilling and riveting' * Jonathan Kellerman *So fast it should come with an airbag * Linwood Barclay *Outstanding in every way * Lee Child *Tough, well-written and memorable as hell * James Patterson *A quantum leap forward in suspense * Dennis Lehane *

Read more less

Book SynopsisSheila O''Flanagan''s bestselling HOW WILL I KNOW? is a heart-wrenching and life-affirming read that should not be missed by readers of Marian Keyes and Freya North. It was love at first sight for Claire and Bill Hudson. They met at Claire''s fifth birthday party and they were destined to be together for the rest of their lives. When baby Georgia came along, it was the icing on the cake. So when a tragic accident snatched Bill away, Claire felt like she''d lost everything - except Georgia. In the three years since, Claire has devoted her life to Georgia; she knows no man could ever replace Bill, and the child needs her all her attention. Now Georgia''s a teenager, though, and there''s one thing Claire can''t advise her on: dating. And so, purely to help her lovely young daughter in her journey through the teenage years, Claire sets out on some serial dating. And destiny is watching, again...What readers are saying about How Will I Know?:<Trade Review'Her lightness of touch and gentle characterisations have produced another fine read' * Sunday Express *'One of the blinding talents on the female fiction scene' * Daily Record *

Read more less

Book SynopsisOne woman dreams of a better life for her family but how do you find it when all you''ve ever known is poverty?Ireland, 1848 The potato famine has left the Cavanah family destitute. Kitty and Peter manage to secure tickets for America - seeking hope in an unknown land. But still fortune will not favour them. On a terrifying crossing of the Irish Sea, Peter vanishes, and with him their tickets.Now, Kitty and her young family are stranded in Liverpool - with not a penny to their name. Facing prejudice and distrust, they move to Blackburn, where the welcome is no warmer, but Kitty at least can gather rags and scraps to exchange for a coin or two. She refuses to give up hope - on finding Peter, on getting to America. Yet Kitty knows they are just one bad day away from the evils of the workhouse . . .The Rag Maiden is a powerful and enthralling tale of one woman''s struggle to save

Read more less

Book SynopsisSet in the beautiful city of Venice, a captivating novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Summer at the Lake and Paradise House''A dramatically dark tale of the joy, pain and all-consuming passion of first love'' Cosmopolitan''Intense, compelling stuff'' OK Magazine''A captivating read: beautifully written and heartrendingly sad'' Daily TelegraphVenice has been Lydia''s home for many years, a place where she has found peace and fulfilment. Then one day she glimpses a young man''s face in the crowd that threatens to change everything. He''s a heart-stopping reminder of a dreadful secret she believed she had banished to the past...As a young child, Lydia and her sister were sent to live with grandparents they''d never even met before. It was a cruel and loveless new world for them and it forced Lydia to grow up fast. She learned to keep secrets and to trust sparinglTrade ReviewIntense, compelling stuff * OK Magazine *A dramatically dark tale of the joy, pain and all-consuming passion of first love * Cosmopolitan *An utterly moving read, you won't want to put down * Ulster Tatler *Strong characters and an ambitious plot ... both Gothic and gritty * New Statesman *It is a captivating read: beautifully written and heartrendingly sad * Daily Telegraph *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe award-winning, international bestselling page-turner about the secrets and lies of one man that lead another into a treacherous house of strangers… When novelist Manuel Ortigosa learns that his husband, Álvaro, has been killed in a car crash, it comes as a devastating shock. It won’t be the last. He’s now arrived in Galicia. It’s where Álvaro died. It’s where the case has already been quickly closed as a tragic accident. It’s also where Álvaro hid his secrets. The man to whom Manuel was married for fifteen years was not the unassuming man he knew. Álvaro’s trail leads Manuel deep into one of Spain’s most powerful and guarded families. Behind the walls of their forbidding estate, Manuel is nothing but an unwelcome and dangerous intruder. Then he finds two allies: a stubbornly suspicious police lieutenant and Álvaro’s old friend—and private confessor—from seminary school. Together they’re collecting the pieces of Álvaro’s past, his double life, and his mysterious death. But in the shadows of nobility and privilege, Manuel is about to unravel a web of corruption and deception that could be as fatal a trap for him as it was for the man he loved.Trade Review“If you’re a fan of Stephen King’s character-driven writing style and his patient spinning of suspense, you’ll love this novel from Dolores Redondo.” —SciFi Movie Page “The Galician setting, its scraggly landscape persistently misted in a gentle rain, is a pleasure to spend time in.” —Seattle Review of Books “Yes, it is that good.” —The Oklahoman “All This I Will Give to You is the first great thriller of fall.” —HelloGiggles “All This I Will Give to You is a surprising, deep, and unforgettable story.” —Brooklyn Digest “All This I Will Give To You, a Spanish bestselling sensation from Dolores Redondo, uses a taut psychological thriller as framework to get at the complexities of a nation in transition.” —CrimeReads “The best crime novel in translation I read this year.” —Mark Sanderson, The Evening Standard

Read more less

Book SynopsisFairytale is an enchanting rendering of a much-loved classic by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.Camille Lammenais has grown up in the beauty of the Napa Valley surrounded by acres of her family’s vineyards. Her parents, Christophe and Joy, still deeply in love after two decades of marriage, have built a renowned winery and chateau modelled after Christophe’s ancient family estate in his native Bordeaux. Camille has had a perfect childhood, safe in her parents’ love. After graduating from Stanford, she returns to help manage Chateau Joy, her lifetime goal. But their fairytale ends suddenly with her mother’s death.Six months after losing his wife, the devastated Christophe is easy prey for a mysterious, charming Frenchwoman visiting the valley. Camille, still grieving for her mother, is shocked by the news that her father intends to remarry. Then she begins to see past the alluring looks, designer clothes, and elegant manners of the Countess, while her innocent father is trapped in her web . . .A wonderful, beautifully told tale from America’s favourite novelist, Fairytale is a captivating example of the truths that will always withstand even the darkest storms, and a reminder that sometimes fairytales do come true, and good prevails over evil in the end.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Dark Side is a powerful and unsettling novel of motherhood, loss, and the innocence of childhood from the world’s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.Zoe Morgan was just ten years old when her life changed forever. Her sister, Rose, died of a rare illness, her parents turned into people she didn’t know, and Zoe’s lonely childhood drove her to focus only on her studies.As a graduate of Yale, Zoe takes a leave of absence from medical school to work in a shelter for abused children in New York. There she meets a well-known child advocacy attorney and is bowled over by his charm and dedication to his cause. He is her first love and the man she marries.Austin and Zoe have a perfect life and feel their family is complete when a baby daughter arrives. But it is only then that the devastating psychological impact of her sister's death comes out – and affects their lives in a way that nobody could ever have imagined.Will Zoe's obsession with motherhood tear her family apart?

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn Finding Ashley, a deeply moving novel from the number one bestseller Danielle Steel, two estranged sisters get the chance to reconnect and right the wrongs of the past. Melissa Henderson leads a quiet life. Once a bestselling author, she now pours all her energy into renovating a Victorian house in the foothills of rural New England. Six years ago, her life was derailed by tragedy and she stopped writing. The house has given her new purpose. When her beloved home appears on the news, Melissa receives a call from her estranged sister, Hattie. They were close once, but that was before Melissa withdrew from the world. Now Hattie is determined to help Melissa turn a new page, even if it means reopening one of the most painful chapters of her life. All these years later, Hattie feels compelled to embark on a journey that will change both their lives forever, to find the child that Melissa was forced to give up when she was only a teenager in Ireland. Finding Ashley is a powerful love story of two strong, brave women turning loss into reconnection, and a family reunited.

Read more less

Book Synopsis'It is a joy to read a debut that has such heart, humour, and pathos' Taylor Jenkins Reid'The book of the summer' Stylist'A witty, thought-provoking read' Woman and Home___________________________________________When Bel Kumar leaves for work in the morning, the last thing she expects is wake up in hospital later that day - with her ex from four years ago by her bedside.It turns out that:1) She's had a near-death accident outside work2) She urgently needs to replace her ex with another next of kin on her HR formBut who can Bel turn to in a crisis? She's never been good at asking for help, but she knows she needs to reconnect with the most important people from her past.Within days she's navigating complex family history, old school friendships and romantic encounters - with consequences she never could have predicted.Perhaps the worst day of Bel's life will turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to her . . .___________________________________________'An instant rom-com classic' Lindsey Kelk'Switching between the past and present, In Case of Emergency is a novel of self-realisation and the freeing power of defying both familial and societal expectations. It's simply impossible not to root for Bel' CultureFly'Fans of Dolly Alderton's Ghosts and Emma Jane Unsworth's Adults will adore IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. This book reminds us all that no matter how capable we might be, we're nothing if not properly connected to those around us. A remarkable and thought-provoking debut!' Laura Jane Williams'A gorgeous read full of warmth, humour and relatable moments that make you realise you're less alone in the world. The perfect book to curl up with this summer. I adored it' Salma El-Wardany'Funny and clever with a ton of swagger' Stacey Duguid'I inhaled this book. You really root for Poorna's characters. They're both relatable and relevant' Natasha Devon'We loved this warm and thoughtful read' Sun on Sunday'Journalist Bell writes with panache about a young woman finding herself... and finding what matters' Daily Mail'This smart and incisive debut novel explores the pressures placed on women and reflects the full intricacies, joys and nuance of life as a British South Asian woman in the UK today' Stylist'Bel is wonderfully flawed and relatable, and this is a witty, thought-provoking read. Great 90's references too' Woman Magazine'There's a moment in which the author describes the first sparks of love, a feeling so small yet unstoppable, with such aching delicacy it took my breath away' Ranvir Singh'In Case of Emergency explored some intricacies of growing up British Indian and the way Bel and her sister have taken radically different paths in life' Better Words

Read more less

Book Synopsis 'The unrelenting tension of this well-crafted debut kept me whizzing through the book . . . I loved the tension, the secrets and the satisfying, unexpected conclusion' KL Slater In a converted Georgian townhouse in south west London, three families live under one roof.The large flat that takes up the top two floors is home to the Harlow family: happily married Paul and Steph, and their bubbly teenage daughter Freya. The smaller first floor flat is rented by Emma, who spends most of her time alone, listening to people coming in and out of the building. And the basement flat belongs to Chris, a local driving instructor, who prefers to keep his personal life private from the neighbours.But their lives are all upended when Freya vanishes. As the police become involved and a frantic Paul and Steph desperately search for answers, they begin to realise that the truth behind their daughter's disappearance may lie closer to home than they were expecting. When everyone has something to hide, can you ever really know those closest to you? Or will some secrets be taken to the grave?Trade ReviewThe unrelenting tension of this well-crafted debut kept me whizzing through the book, eager to discover exactly what had happened to Freya and whether the intriguing neighbours had anything to do with it. Loved the tension, the secrets and the satisfying, unexpected conclusion. Recommended! * KL Slater *I can't remember the last book that made me guess and long for answers quite as much as The Downstairs Neighbour. The story was always one step ahead of me, catching me out. Gripping, teasing, intricately plotted, an accomplished debut that's impossible to put down. * Cath Weeks *Lock your doors, close your curtains, and sink into this claustrophobic tale of families, neighbours and buried secrets. Tense and perfectly paced, this emotionally charged novel will keep you guessing right to the very end * Emma Rous, bestselling author of The Au Pair *A gripping read with plenty of twists, Cooper's debut will keep you guessing throughout * Heat *The air is thick with the sound of chickens coming home to roost in this promising domestic noir debut -- Mark Sanderson * The Sunday Times Crime Club *I am a sucker for an eavesdropping premise, and Helen Cooper's The Downstairs Neighbour doesn't disappoint. Cooper starts with a bang, with a missing girl and a big house filled with suspects, then holds the suspense high with characters that will keep the reader guessing - and guessing wrong. A gradual unearthing of long-held secrets wrapped in a smoothly plotted page-turner * Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of Stranger in the Lake *A heart-pounding debut . . . Even avid suspense readers won't be able to predict all the twists. Cooper is off to a strong start * Publishers Weekly *An intriguing and compulsive story about family, secret pasts and private lives. Simmering with suspense and packed with twists and tension, this expertly crafted novel kept me gripped from start to finish * Holly Miller *If you loved Harlan Coben's The Stranger, this is the perfect pick * Woman & Home *A compelling story about secret pasts and private lives * Waitrose Magazine *If you want smart writing and a book that dashes all your theories on 'who dun it' The Downstairs Neighbour is your bag. I adored this book! So clever, so engaging, such heart * L.V. Matthews *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThirty-something Parisian artist Billie is working towards her next exhibition when she receives the news that her mother, with whom she has had no contact for years, has drowned in the river near her nursing home. In an attempt to understand the circumstances of her death, she returns to V, the village where she grew up in the parched, sun-drenched hills above the Mediterranean. When she arrives there, Billie finds herself reliving memories of another river drowning, 20 years earlier, memories she had tried to obliterate. What happened to Billie's dear friend Lila back then, at the age of 16, and why is Billie stalked by guilt? Sunlight Hours paints a picture of three generations of women, united by the secrets of a river.Trade ReviewA paticularly well-done opus which marries sharp writing, narrative depth and an original subject - L'Express (France)The book's strings are pulled one by one to unfurl untold secrets, and, like a thriller, the book becomes impossible to put down - Femmes Magazine (Luxembourg)

Read more less

Book SynopsisIt’s not just hems that are frayed in Applewell…Gracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell’s charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appears… After running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of fanfare and gossip. His job requires him to streamline homeless charity, UnderCover, and his plans to do so risk putting Gracie out of business. The pair of them exchange harsh words but when Lucas' niece cuts up his sister's wedding dress, there's only one person he can think to turn to. Along with repairing the dress, will Gracie patch up her relationship with Lucas? Or is that a stitch too far?A sweet and heartwarming romance full of community spirit and quirky characters, for fans of Holly Martin, Suzanne Snow and Phillipa Ashley.Praise for A Stitch in Time in Applewell‘I was in the mood for something light and uplifting, and this gave me exactly what I needed. I loved the chemistry between Gracie and Lucas, you could really feel their attraction coming off the page, and it made for very easy and enjoyable reading.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Friends, family and nosy but nice neighbours all looking out for each other, with a bit of romance thrown in for good measure – what more could you want? A definite must read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Applewell feels like home. I have genuine love for these books, the characters, and the setting... beautifully written.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Read more less

Book Synopsis'My favorite read of 2022, I am recommending it to everyone I know.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewThree strangers all caught in the deep end… but can they help each other float through?After tragically losing her husband and being left a single mother to two children, Gabriella has only one escape for herself – swimming at a local London lido to clear her mind.A constant stream of both new and familiar faces visit the lido like Gabriella – but she doesn’t suspect any are suffering quite like her, until she meets Helen – who swims to escape her emotionless husband, and Ian – who feels lost in the deep end after becoming unemployed and unable to tell his husband.Grateful for new companionship, these three strangers decide to make their friendship into something more permanent: The Lonely Hearts Lido Club.An uplifting, captivating read about the power of friendship – fans of Hazel Prior and Mike Gayle will adore this.Readers are loving joining The Lonely Hearts Lido Club:'I’m in awe of how Charlie Lyndhurst manages to tease out the extraordinary from ordinary lives and make me like every single character.' *Sue Moorcroft, author of Summer at the French Café*‘‘Well written with layered and likable characters. So glad I found this gem.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This was a truly beautiful book to read...full of emotion, hope and joy.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Three strangers bond at the pool and form a friendship to circumvent their personal struggles. I really enjoyed this book it’s rare that you read a book about a true friendship.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Love how each of these ppl are dealing with different heartbreaking situations, but manage to find a way to come together to fight their grief, but find happiness together instead. The writing is beautiful, the characters rich, and the storyline keeps you wanting to turn the pages long into the night.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This was a great lighthearted beach read. About strangers who connect in a beautiful way. It was a great read’ Reader Review‘This was an absolutely wonderful read! It was exactly what I look for in a character driven novel - it made me want to be a part of this little group so so badly!' Reader Review‘It was a beautiful read about friendship and how three people can come together and support each other. Loved the writing style and I think it’s a perfect summer read.’ Reader Review‘A real escapist summer read…their friendship is uplifting and heart-warming. I almost wish I was part of the Lonely Hearts Lido Club myself!’ Reader Review‘This was a super cute book…it was witty and charming and I’d highly recommend!’ Reader ReviewPraise for Charlie Lyndhurst:‘A super cute read - you’ll be laughing and crying.’ Mandy Baggott, author of Staying Out for the Summer‘Perfect meet cutes, great characters, a few laughs, and of course that HEA that checks all the feelgood boxes’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I loved jumping between these three stories. I really fell in love with all of these characters.’ Reader Review‘The story was fantastic. An almost Love, Actually kind of vibe.’ Reader Review‘Had me laughing out loud. The writing is good, the storyline is adorable and the characters are lovable.’ Reader Review‘Didn’t let me go until I read the final page…I became fully invested in their lives.’ Reader Review‘A heartwarming story of staying true to yourself, charming and heartfelt.’ Reader Review

Read more less

Book SynopsisONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AND BESTSELLING NOVELS OF THE MODERN FEMINIST MOVEMENT 'It was about the need to change things from top to bottom; it was a declaration of independence' OBSERVER 'The first and last international bestseller of the women's movement' GUARDIAN 'They said this book would change lives - and it certainly changed mine' JENNI MURRAY, BBC RADIO 4 A landmark in feminist literature, The Women's Room is a biting social commentary of a world gone silently haywire. Written in the 1970s but with profound resonance today, this is a modern allegory that offers piercing insight into the social norms accepted blindly and revered so completely.It follows the transformation of Mira Ward and her circle as the women's movement begins to have an impact on their lives. A biting social commentary on an emotional world gone silently haywire, The Women's Room is a modern classic that offers piercing insight into the social norms accepted so blindly and revered so completely. Marilyn French questions those accepted norms and poignantly portrays the hopeful believers looking for new truths.Trade ReviewThe Women's Room took the lid off a seething mass of women's frustrations, resentments and furies; it was about the need to change things from top to bottom; it was a declaration of independence * Observer *The first and last international bestseller of the women's movement * Guardian *They said this book would change lives - and it certainly changed mine -- Jenni Murray, BBC Radio 4's Woman's HourToday's "Desperate Housewives" eat your heart out! This is the original and still the best, a page-turner that makes you think. Essential reading -- Kate Mosse

Read more less

Book Synopsis“For you mum. This is all for you” For anyone who has loved, lost or found it hard to let go, CARRY YOU will make you laugh, cry and celebrate your best friends. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Jo Jo Moyes.Trade Review‘an easy-to-read, often thought-provoking tale about grief and family feuds as well as overcoming trauma and the value of true friendship’ Daily Mail ‘a real gem - a light-hearted, highly original story’ Love It Magazine

Read more less

Book SynopsisA shocking story about a fifteen-year-old girl and the man who took advantage of herYou might as well know from the start, I'm not going to tell on him and I don't care how much trouble I get in. It's not like it could get any worse than it already is.I can't. Don't ask me why, I just can't.When Nina finds out that her fifteen-year-old daughter, Scarlett, is pregnant, her world falls apart.Because Scarlet won't tell anyone who the father is. And Nina is scared that the answer will destroy everything.As the suspects mount from Scarlett's teacher to Nina's new husband of less than a year Nina searches for the truth: no matter what the cost.Trade Review‘A tense and torrid family drama’ SUNDAY MIRROR Praise for Amanda Brooke: ‘An unashamed weepy, intriguingly plotted and with relatable characters’ SUNDAY MIRROR ‘An emotional journey and a great read!’ Fionnuala Kearney ‘Full of twists, this is a deeply emotional, poignant tale that will remain with you long after it ends’ Ella Harper ‘[A] touching sensitive story … an extraordinary, moving tale’ The Bookseller ‘Enchanting, moving and hard to put down’ Closer ‘Life affirming’ Sunday Mirror ‘A haunting and heartbreaking story that stayed with me long after I’d finished’ Fern Britton ‘Magical and unputdownable’ Katie Fforde ‘An extraordinary debut novel’ Daily Express

Read more less

Book SynopsisA stunning read from a superb storyteller.' Clare MackintoshFrom the #1 ebook and Sunday Times bestseller, comes the tale of a young woman in search of her past, and the mother who will do anything to keep it hiddenWhat if you were the worst crime your mother ever committed?Dahlia Waller's childhood memories consist of stuffy cars, seedy motels, and a rootless existence traveling the country with her eccentric mother. Now grown, she desperately wants to distance herself from that life. Yet one thing is stopping her from moving forward: she has questions.In order to understand her past, Dahlia must go back. Back to her mother in the stifling town of Aurora, Texas. Back into the past of a woman on the brink of madness. But after she discovers three grave-like mounds on a neighbouring farm, she'll learn that in her mother's world of secrets, not all questions are meant to be answeredThe Good Daughter is a compelling take on a genre that shows no sign of slowing down. The perfect read for Trade ReviewPraise for The Good Daughter: ‘A stunning read from a superb storyteller.’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘The Good Daughter by Alexandra Burt is stunning. Every landscape, from rural Texas to the dark past of the characters, is intricately and beautifully crafted, pulling you in from the very first page to the very last. Rarely do we get to enjoy psychological suspense with such extraordinary descriptive narration. It's a wonderful read!’ WENDY WALKER Praise for Little Girl Gone: ‘Fast-paced and gripping…the author’s ability to keep the reader guessing undoubtedly make this novel difficult to put down.’ INDEPENDENT ‘Compelling.’ THE SUN ‘A good, twisty read.’ DAILY MAIL ‘Does not disappoint…stunning surprises at every turn.’ MY WEEKLY ‘A gruesomely compelling tale.’ METRO ‘A page-turner too addictive to put down.’ OPRAH ‘Your heart will beat faster with every page.’ HUFFINGTON POST ‘A twisty, gripping read – beautifully written and impossible to put down.’ MEG GARDINER, Edgar Award winning author

Read more less

Book SynopsisHow can you live in the present when you're trying to bury the past?A sweeping tale of resilience' i News''An ineffably touching novel by a talented young author'' Saga Magazine''A tale of how we can live together yet be so far apart, and of how bridges can be built'' Women''s Weekly''Harrowing upliftingA visceral exploration of family, identity and loss'' Sunday PostRamadan, 2017. Yusuf wakes in the middle of the night to pray. His routine is always the same, but something tells him that tonight is different. Yellow flames blur Yusuf's vision, and the laughter of a small child echoes in his ears. But this time, the red, smoke-filled skies aren't just in his memory.Miles away, Rubi is also awake. On the television, she watches reports of a devastating fire in London. She is already anxious when her parents send her to stay with her Grandpa Yusuf, whose conservative house rules are almost as unbearable as the loneliness she feels at home. Yusuf's lifestyle does not gel with Rubi's. But Trade Review Praise for Sairish Hussain: ‘I sped through The Family Tree, because I was so invested in the characters and eager to know their fate. The book was much darker and more tragic than I had been expecting – and all the better for it. An engrossing and moving story.' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures ‘A brilliant read. This book is everything it promises to be and more. I was totally engrossed and invested in Amjad, Saahil and Zahra’s lives. A masterclass in representation and brilliant writing.’ Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign Country ‘Hussain weaves a tale of fragility and resilience, of the extraordinary in ordinary lives and of love and complexity in family. A wonderful debut.’ Catherine Mayer ‘A multi-generational story crafted with warmth and an insider’s understanding of its environment. Hussain evokes the trials and tribulations of life in an Asian family growing up in a changing and sometimes hostile Britain with a surefooted ease and a keen sense of dramatic tension. An engaging debut.’ Vaseem Khan ‘Provides a much needed voice for characters who have been drastically affected by the headlines throughout an emotionally wrought narrative.’ Magic Radio ‘Such an emotional, heart-warming and unforgettable experience… I cared desperately about the characters and was often in tears as I read – the story is so moving and Sairish Hussain is a VERY talented writer’ Aliya Ali-Afzal, author of Would I Lie to You? ‘Pulsating with dramatic tension, Hussain poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives. A moving story of love, laughs and loyalty makes for a brilliant first book from Hussain.’ Sunday Post

Read more less

Book SynopsisTwo strangers. Two chance meetings. One extraordinary love storyNell and Charlie feel a spark when they meet by chance in a cafe. But they don't trade numbers, or surnames, so there's no way they'll meet again.But the next day, Nell's phone rings at work. Somehow, impossibly, Charlie is on the other end. And he needs her help.Nell is about to save a life, fall in love and risk everything for a perfect stranger.Tender, thought-provoking and joyful, Charlie and Nell's unique love story will capture your heart and give you hope. Perfect for fans of The Sight of You by Holly Miller and Love Rosie by Cecelia Ahern.I was utterly drawn into Charlie and Nell's story and found myself shedding a tear one minute and laughing the next' Emma Cooper, author of If I Could Say GoodbyeA glorious and unique love story, bursting with hope, that will break your heart then put it back together again' Nicola Gill, author of The NeighboursWonderful and joyous' ????? Reader ReviewBrilliantly written and I thTrade ReviewPraise for At First Sight: ‘I was utterly drawn into Charlie and Nell’s story and found myself shedding a tear one minute and laughing the next’ Emma Cooper, author of If I Could Say Goodbye ‘A glorious and unique love story, bursting with hope, that will break your heart then put it back together again’ Nicola Gill, author of The Neighbours ‘I cannot put into words how utterly in love I am with this book’ ***** Reader Review ‘Wonderful and joyous’ ***** Reader Review ‘Brilliantly written and I think this will stay with me for a long time’ ***** Reader Review ‘Not just a typical romance – there’s a deeper level to the characters’ ***** Reader Review ‘One of those books I couldn’t put down right up until the very end’ ***** Reader Review ‘I loved the characters and their development as well as Sunderland’s ability to write about grief in such a thoughtful, respectful and sensitive way’ ***** Reader Review ‘Heartbreaking yet heartwarming … A book of healing that I believe could help people going through similar issues’ ***** Reader Review

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe uplifting, unforgettable new novel from the acclaimed author of The Reading List ‘It was a complete joy to spend time in The Twilight Garden’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories_____________________________________________________________Trade Review‘It was a complete joy to spend time in The Twilight Garden, especially with the wonderful Winston by my side’ Sally Page ‘A gorgeous story of love, friendship and gardening which really moved me. A magical novel’ Ajay Chowdhury ‘Sara's done it again, woven a beautiful story of isolation versus community, with characters you really want to see happy’ Tracy Rees ‘I LOVED this book. I get lost in every single page of a Sara Nisha Adams book, and I never quite want to find my way out again!’ Debbie Johnson ‘This was such a tender, nuanced and hopeful story of connection; I thought it was wonderful’ Huma Qureshi ‘Beautiful and moving and so, so warm all at once’ Rosie Price

Read more less

Book SynopsisA missing child. A single witness.I am the girl on the platform.When new mother Bridget catches her train home from London, she witnesses something terrible: a young girl is taken from the platform, right before her eyes.No one knows where I am.But no one is reported missing and with Bridget the only witness, she is written off as an attention seeker. Nobody believes her not even her own husband.Can you find me?But Bridget knows what she saw, and becomes consumed with finding the little girl. Only she can save the child's life but could delving into the mystery cost Bridget her own?A dark and absorbing thriller with the impact of memorable series like Broadchurch or The Missing, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and Erin Kinsley's Found.Readers love The Girl on the Platform:Such an accomplished thriller debut; I felt I was living Bridget's nightmare alongside her. Twisty, emotionally charged and with an ending I didn't see coming!' Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The PerfTrade Review‘Such an accomplished thriller debut; I felt I was living Bridget’s nightmare alongside her. Twisty, emotionally charged and with an ending I didn’t see coming!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple 'Bryony Pearce's compelling narrative pulls the reader through to the final heart pounding and haunting conclusion. A magnificent debut! ' Samantha Lee Howe, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Stranger in Our Bed ‘Dark, twisty and highly entertaining’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood ‘An addictive heart-pounding read’ Reviewer ‘WOW! WOW! WOW! This is the fastest book I have ever read in my life – in parts, my mouth went dry, my heart was hammering out of my chest, and I was rooted to the spot!’ Reviewer ‘This book doesn’t let you go. It stays with you for a long time.’Reviewer ‘Serious The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl vibes, but still uniquely captivating.’ Reviewer ‘This was a heartbreaking, chilling psychological thriller that I found difficult to put down.’ Reviewer ‘This is going to be this years hard to top thriller.’ Reviewer ‘Time to get your heart pumping! This is the thriller that will make your pulse race.’ Reviewer ‘Now this was a thriller! From start to finish I was hooked.’ Reviewer ‘I would give this more than 5 stars if I could!’ Reviewer ‘This book has everything needed for a perfect psychological thriller. The ending blew me away and brought the whole plot together. Definitely a 5+++ star novel.’ Reviewer ‘An extremely unsettling and chilling novel that fans of crime and psychological thrillers will not want to miss. It won't be a surprise if this one day gets turned into a film!’ Reviewer ‘If you are drawn to a thrilling premise, a masterfully executed plot that does not let up, and a narrator whose reliability remains in a constant state of flux, bump this one to the very top of your list.’ Reviewer

Read more less

Book SynopsisAn emotional and page-turning family saga perfect for fans of Barbara O'Neal, Amanda Prowse, and Susanne O'Leary!Full of mystery and magic' Heidi SwainThere are three versions of the past hers, his, and the truth. When Robin Vail walks back into widow Isobel O'Briain's life decades after he abruptly left it, the dark days since her husband's unexpected passing finally know light. Robin has fallen on hard times but Izzie and her teenage daughter Claire quickly remind him what it's like to have familyand hope.But Robin and Izzie are no longer those twenty-something lovers, and as they grow closer once more the missing pieces of their past weigh heavy. Now, to stop history repeating, Izzie and Robin must face facts and right wrongsno matter how painful.Trade Review‘Will keep you guessing right up until the end and maybe even beyond it’ Claire Dyer ‘Well written, absorbing and original. Read and enjoy’ Margaret Graham ‘I loved this book from start to finish, a tender story of how two people are kept apart by tragic circumstances outside their control’ EllaNoel ‘I enjoyed this book so much…It is beautifully written and has a compelling story line’ Mads ‘This is one of those rather special stories which is all the better for reading knowing nothing of what is to come’ Jaffa Reads Too

Read more less

Book SynopsisAs delicious and classy and intoxicating as a cool glass of Sancerre. Heavenly!'' Veronica Henry''What a gem of a book! Such an accomplished first novel' Erica JamesA story full of secrets, the weight of family expectations and the love that binds us together, this is a brilliantly readable debut' FabulousA glamorous family drama If you love books about rich, beautiful people behaving badly then you are going to adore The Garnett Girls'RedLove makes you do things you never thought you were capable ofMargo and Richard's love affair was fiery, forbidden and all-consuming, but ultimately doomed. When it imploded, Margo was left broken.Margo never spoke a word about the man who abandoned his young family so easily. She's forged a new life which she's determined to live her own way, despite the disapproval of her daughters.Her eldest, Rachel longs to escape the responsibility of caring for Sandcove, the crumbling house where she and her sisters were left to run wild.Dreamy Imogen should be Trade Review Praise for The Garnett Girls: ‘With Moore’s evocative prose it’s easy to see why The Garnett Girls is being likened to works by commercial fiction queens Penny Vincenzi and Maeve Binchy’ The Observer ‘An absorbing family drama with resonating settings on the Isle of Wight’ Independent ‘This immersive saga probes the traumas that families conceal. It is a novel full of appetite – that readers will down greedily’ Sunday Times ‘Wry humour… a beguiling sense of place… emotional depth’ The Times ‘The Garnett Girls offers romance and glamorous women to those who want an escapist read but also gives complex emotions, heartache and jeopardy to a younger more intellectual readership’ Evening Standard ‘Richly textured, immersive and astute’ Mirror ‘Beautifully crafted’ Sun ‘Giving Big Little Lies energy’ Grazia ‘One of the best debuts this year’ Hello ‘A story full of secrets, the weight of family expectations and the love that binds us together… a brilliantly readable debut’ Fabulous ‘The beautiful Isle of Wight setting only adds to the joy of this immersive family drama My Weekly ‘A glamorous, alcohol-soaked family drama… If you love books about rich, beautiful people behaving badly and you miss the late Penny Vincenzi and Rosamunde Pilcher, then you are going to adore The Garnett Girls’ Red ‘Read this terrific debut for the compelling characters and the gorgeous descriptions’ Good Housekeeping ‘Full of forbidden and thwarted passion, the family story… feels as fresh as a sea breeze’ Best ‘Touching’ Bella ‘Truly one to get lost in’ Heat ‘A touching and compelling read’ Woman & Home ‘Compelling, lyrical and gorgeously crafted… an utterly transportive debut’ Glamour

Read more less