Whether your passion is The Ancient Greeks, The Wars of The Roses or The Russian Revolution, you'll find stories of life during these eras and every other, often using factual accounts to build a fictional narrative.
Historical Fiction Books
Orion Publishing Co Claudia
Book SynopsisA Roman blockbuster - a wife's view of love, sex and betrayal in Ancient Rome.Trade ReviewCLAUDIA makes the female experience of past millennia exotic yet universal * USA TODAY *breathes fresh air into the historical genre... a story of opulence, greed, lust and the power of women * South Wales Argus *
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Orion Publishing Co The Ferrymans Daughter
Book Synopsis''I absolutely loved it. Hester is one heck of a woman!'' Heidi Swain''A charming book seasoned with romance and a sprinkling of danger'' Western MailCan Hester help her family escape desperate poverty and fulfil her dreams?1908: Hester always loved her mother best, her father had always been a hard man to like, spending more time (and money) in the local than with his family. After her mother''s sudden death, followed by an injury forcing her father to give up his job as the ferryman, Hester is placed in the position of care-giver for her young brother and sister. As the years pass Hester must row the ferry night and day to keep them all from starvation, while her hopes of working in a kitchen and one day becoming a cook, slip further and further away. But just how far is Hester willing to go to make her dream a reality? And as the threat of war comes ever closer to the Cornish coast, will it bring Trade ReviewI absolutely loved it. Hester is one heck of a woman! -- Heidi SwainA charming book seasoned with romance and a sprinkling of danger * Western Mail *
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Orion Publishing Co Treason of Sparta
Book SynopsisAVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW! Book 7 in The Long War series from the master of historical fiction, Christian Cameron When the dust settled and the blood dried after the Battle of Plataea, Greeks might have thought that their freedom was secured. But before the corpse of the Great King's general was cold, Athens and Sparta began to bicker over dividing up the spoils. After an autumn of victory, it's a long cold winter among the burned cities and destroyed shrines of Greece, and a hungry spring. And when Arimnestos goes to sea to cruise the Persian-held coasts, he finds that Persia is still not beaten... and that old alliances are now fraying. Is the impossible true? Would the Spartans rather see Athens destroyed than Persia defeated? And who will save the cities of Ionia from the Great King's wrath? It's the spring of 478BCE, and the Long War isn't over yet. ______________ PRAISE FOR CHRISTIAN CAMERON
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Kensington Publishing Fearless
Book SynopsisIn a stirring new hardcover standalone, acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels compellingly blends powerful storytelling and suspense into one woman''s tale of self-reliance as she learns that her new life may not be all it appears . . .Anna Campbell is ready to take her first tentative steps back into the world after widowhood. On a singles cruise, she meets divorced professor Ryan Robertson, and the sparks between them are undeniable. Back home in West Texas, Anna and Ryan continue their romance, and Anna decides it''s time for their families to meet. Anna is delighted when her daughter, Christina, hits it off with Ryan''s daughter, Renée. The two girls are close in age and have lots in common. Ryan''s son, Patrick, is college-bound and somewhat aloof, but Anna feels sure they''ll grow closer in time. She happily accepts Ryan''s proposal, confident in the bond they''ve formed. But the idyllic relationships Anna is
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iUniverse Phantom Madness
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Hodder & Stoughton The Wayward Wife
Book SynopsisSet in wartime London, the second novel in The Hooper Family series continues the story that began with A Corner of the Heart: the saga of an East End clan that knows both the Shadwell docklands and the world of books and broadcasting.The war everyone dreaded has begun at last, but for Susan Cahill it is more an adventure than a tragedy. Helped by a white lie about her marriage to Danny she has a new job as a producer''s assistant at the BBC and glamorous new friends, including one American war reporter who has made London his base and Susan his target. Danny is also working for the BBC, sharing a room in a freezing farmhouse in Evesham, working long hours monitoring German radio broadcasts - and worrying about Susan. Stuck in London when the blitz begins, Susan''s sister-in-law, Breda Hooper, faces up to the worst with a small son at home and a husband in the fire service. Then her Italian father, hiding out from both the authorities and his former
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Pan Macmillan Mrs. Hemingway
Book Synopsis'Mrs. Hemingway is so beautifully written, and evocative, that I could not put it down until the last page.' - Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You.A Richard and Judy Book Club selection.In the dazzling summer of 1926, Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley travel from their home in Paris to a villa in the south of France. They swim, play bridge and drink gin. But wherever they go they are accompanied by the glamorous and irrepressible Fife. Fife is Hadley’s best friend. She is also Ernest’s lover. Hadley is the first Mrs. Hemingway, but neither she nor Fife will be the last. Over the ensuing decades, Ernest’s literary career will blaze a trail, but his marriages will be ignited by passion and deceit. Four extraordinary women will learn what it means to love the most famous writer of his generation, and each will be forced to ask herself how far she will go to remain his wife . . . Luminous and inTrade ReviewIt takes an unusual skill to keep someone reading a story to which they think they already know the ending. But Mrs. Hemingway is so beautifully written, and evocative, that I could not put it down until the last page. -- Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before YouThis is a wonderful book: carefully written, richly imagined and emotionally wise . . . It is all meticulously researched, but, as in the best of Penelope Fitzgerald, the research is worn lightly and never threatens to dominate . . . Even the well-known details of Hemingway's life are made fresh, given a new significance . . . Mrs. Hemingway feels truer than most of the biographies, and more real than many novels. Wood's method is an effective way of getting to grips with the central enigma: Hemingway himself, a man tortured by masculinity. But it is also a sensitive and moving evocation of those women he depended on, who his life often overshadowed * Daily Telegraph *Forget everything you thought you knew about Ernest Hemingway’s four wives. In a quartet of searing interlocked portraits, Naomi Wood brings vividly to life the real women who loved and lost the legendary charmer and great writer. Mrs. Hemingway is a luminous, heartbreaking novel. Wood is a writer to watch. -- Ellen Feldman, author of Scottsboro and Next to LoveA luminous, intoxicating look at the most important women in the life of a celebrated novelist . . . A passionate novel based on real lives, full of betrayals and moments of heartbreaking intimacy as Wood gives four remarkable women star billing * Marie Claire *A fascinating, astutely observed, gorgeously written account of the Hemingway wives and their charismatic, enigmatic, troubled and troublesome husband. This is a gem of a book. -- Therese Anne Fowler, author of * Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald *The elegiac final chapters are beautifully achieved . . . the elegant prose and finely-wrought narrative of this humane novel exceed the sum of its parts * Independent *This really is my book of the year so far. It is completely delicious on female friendship and competitiveness and fancying someone til you go a bit mad. And the fact that said women (the four Mrs Hemingways) are all uniquely formidable and glamorous is doubly fabulous -- Alexandra HeminsleyMrs. Hemingway gives voice to his four wives - Hadley, Pauline, Martha and Mary - and Naomi Wood's talent is in portraying them all as individual and strong but sympathetic women. Exquisitely written, the Mrs Hemingways finally have their say in this beautiful novel' * Stylist *[Wood writes] beautifully, with an eye for the perfect detail -- Lucy Atkins * Sunday Times *Mrs. Hemingway delves into the lives of Ernest Hemingway's four wives, Wood's meticulous research informing four beautifully written and empathetic novellas. -- Hot Books of 2014 * Daily Express *Exquisite. Naomi Wood writes with lightness and grace, deftly evoking history and character and plunging us straight into the heart of each woman's story. Hemingway's wives dance off the page and the reader dances with them, entranced. -- Sarah Butler, author of * Ten Things I’ve Learnt About Love *Wood's talent is in making us sympathise with each of the four Mrs Hemingways when they have their turn in the spotlight in this dazzling, gorgeously written novel -- Best Books in February * Stylist *When the facts of a particular story are in the public domain, the characters lifted from history and the ending already written, what the reader needs is something magical to transport them into the beating heart of that story. In Mrs. Hemingway, Naomi Wood is one such magician. She quilts the facts together masterfully, seamlessly moving between past and present. But, it is the tiny details, the individual stitches, which she possesses with truly supernatural powers: sawdust, the tang of lime, the touch of silk on skin, champagne, cigarette smoke and the 'stirless air'; these are the things that breathe life into the overwhelming, irresistible love these four women felt for this one man, until it's almost as though Ernest Hemingway is in the room, asking the reader to love him too. -- Claire Dyer, author of * The Moment *A beautiful read and an amazing insight into the life of the man described as a "semi-serial monogamist" who wrote books that "sold like iced daiquiris in hell." Superb * Red *I couldn't resist Mrs. Hemingway . . . I'm very glad I didn't. It's marvellous. I think it's the best book I've read this year: in fact, in a long, long time. The writing is flawless, and combined with the subject, it reminded me why I love writing and reading -- Emma Chapman, author of * How to Be a Good Wife *Wood handsomely compares the varying degrees of reluctance with which each wife passed the baton to the next . . . Each of the female characters are rich creations * The Times *Exquisitely written . . . The pull of this novel is its heartbreaking honesty . . . a remarkable tour de force' * Drafted *Well researched, cleverly done . . . But the pleasures of Mrs Hemingway are not purely architectural. Controlled modulations of voice offer delightfully bald observation - and, with free indirect discourse, deft characterisation * Literary Review *Wood weaves real life with fiction in this vivid portrait of Hemingway's four wives * The Observer *This novel, described as a 'work of the imagination' is nevertheless, based on fact. There was not just one Mrs Hemingway, but four, and this book explores what it was like to be the woman in Ernest Hemingway's life. This is our book of the month * Press Association *
£999.99
Open Road Media The Winemaker
Book Synopsis New York Times–bestselling author: In 19th-century Spain, the son of a vineyard owner builds a life for himself, but a dangerous plot threatens it all . . . Josep Alvarez is a young man in the tiny grape-growing village of Santa Eulália, in northern Spain, where his father grows black grapes that are turned into cheap vinegar. Joseph loves the agricultural life, but he is the second son, and his father’s vineyard will be inherited by his brother Donat, the firstborn. Josep needs to keep his hands in the soil. He yearns for a job growing grapes and for an opportunity to marry Teresa Gallego. In Madrid, an assassination plot, conceived against the political leader of Spain by men of wealth and power, creates a storm of intrigue that sucks into its vortex a group of innocent young farm workers in Santa Eulália. How Josep’s life is changed drastically by these events, and how, ironically, tTrade Review“Conciseness is Gordon’s greatest skill. He unfolds a plot branching out far, until a panoramic view of a world past emerges—as vivid as the great realistical novels of the 19th century.” —Welt am Sonntag (Germany)“So suspenseful that you cannot put it down.” —Leipziger Volkszeitung (Germany)"Gordon's healthy obsession with research, his ability to create extremely realistic characters, and that innate literary talent of his for which there's no explanation are certain to make this book another best seller." —Elle Magazine (Spain)“A wonderful book. Enjoy it with a good bottle of wine.” —Bücher (Germany)Table of ContentsPart One: The ReturnPart Two: The Group of HuntersPart Three: Out in the WorldPart Four: The Alvarez LandPart Five: The Blood of the Grape
£19.76
Time Warner Trade Publishing Duke of Pleasure
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HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd The Royal Correspondent
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Paris Model comes another breathtaking story of glamour, romance and espionage. Success would depend on taking a dangerous risk. When Blaise Hill, a feisty young journalist from one of Sydney's toughest neighbourhoods, is dispatched to London at the dawn of the swinging sixties to report on Princess Margaret's controversial marriage to an unconventional photographer, she is drawn into an elite realm of glamour and intrigue. As the nation faces an explosive upheaval, Blaise must grapple with a series of shocking scandals at the pinnacle of British society. Yet, haunted by a threat from her past and torn between two very different men, who can she trust in a world of hidden motives and shifting alliances? If she makes the wrong choice, she will lose everything. Inspired by real events, The Royal Correspondent is a compelling story of love and betrayal, family secrets and conspiracy that takes you from the gritty life of a daily newspaper to the
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Little, Brown Book Group Agnes Sorel Mistress of Beauty
Book SynopsisFrom HRH Princess Michael of Kent, bestselling author of The Queen of Four Kingdoms, comes the extraordinary second volume in the Anjou trilogy.Yolande, the Queen of Four Kingdoms is dead. Agnès Sorel, beautiful, innocent, twenty years old, had arrived a year earlier with the court of Yolande''s son, René D''Anjou, and remained with his mother at her request, knowing how much the King of France, her dissolute son-in-law Charles VII, would need wise guidance. As a trusted confidant of Yolande, Agnès captivates everyone she meets, and in her role as a demoiselle to René''s wife, Isabelle of Lorraine, Agnès finds herself firmly ensconced in the royal court. Soon though, whispers at court regarding Charles''s burgeoning feelings for her begin to grow, and despite her best efforts to resist, Agnès is alarmed to discover that she too is in love.Plagued by guilt but unable to deny her feelings for the King, Agnès is forced to choose between her Trade ReviewThis book is a must for lovers of historical fiction -- Alison Weir...part two of [Princess Michael's] historical trilogy set in the courts of 15th-century France is equally compelling * Hello! *HRH Princess Michael of Kent brings alive the story of Agnés Sorel, a trusted confidant of the deceased Queen Yolande * The Kensington Magazine *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Throne of Caesar
Book SynopsisIn The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history . . .It''s Rome, 44 BC, and the Ides of March are approaching.Julius Caesar has been appointed Dictator for life by the Roman Senate. Having pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends, Caesar is now preparing to leave Rome with his army to fight the Parthian Empire.Gordianus the Finder, after decades of investigating crimes and murders involving the powerful, has finally retired. But on the morning of March 10th, he''s summoned to meet with Cicero and Caesar himself. Both have the same request - keep your ear to the ground, ask around, and find out if there are any conspiracies against Caesar''s life. Caesar, however, has one other important matter to discuss - he is going to make Gordianus a Senator when he attends the next session on the 15th of March.With only four days left before he''s made a Senator, Gordianus
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Little, Brown Book Group The Blood
Book Synopsis''Vivid, pungent and perilous'' CHRIS BROOKMYRE''Evocative...brilliant plotting'' REBECCA GRIFFITHSAn intricate and darkly atmospheric thriller set in Victorian London, perfect for readers of Elly Griffiths'' The Stranger Diaries, Laura Purcell''s The Silent Companions and Stuart Turton''s The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.Summoned to the riverside by the desperate, scribbled note of an old friend, Jem Flockhart and Will Quartermain find themselves on board the seamen''s floating hospital, an old hulk known only as The Blood, where prejudice, ambition and murder seethe beneath a veneer of medical respectability. On shore, a young woman, a known prostitute, is found drowned in a derelict boatyard. A man leaps to his death into the Thames, driven mad by poison and fear. The events are linked - but how? Courting danger in the opium dens and brothels of the waterfront, certain tTrade ReviewHere's a tale of Victorian London to freeze your blood on a cold winter's night -- Alex Gordon * Evening Telegraph on Beloved Poison *Beloved Poison is a marvellous, vivid book with a thoughtful, engaging protagonist at its centre - and a fascinating story to tell. It's immaculately researched and breathtakingly dark. Elaine Thomson's descriptive powers are so great that that I was surprised to see twenty-first century London rather than grimy, smelly St Saviour's around me when I - eventually - looked up from its pages -- Janet Ellis, author of The Butcher’s Hook Following on from the events of acclaimed debut Beloved Poison, Dark Asylum vividly portrays the Gothic horror and questionable science of Victorian mental asylums in chilling detail. Meticulously researched and masterfully plotted, E.S. Thomson has written a complex, harrowing and highly enjoyable tale * Daily Express *Dark Asylum positively oozes gothic menace, and the author's evocation of the city at that time is visceral and engagingly morbid . . . A first class piece of historical crime writing -- Doug Johnstone * Big Issue *You can almost feel the evil miasma rising from the page * Kirkus Reviews on Beloved Poison *This outstanding debut historical enthrals with its meticulously researched details * Library Journal on Beloved Poison *From the first page to the last, I enjoyed every brilliantly written, and often hideous, detail ... A splendid read * Cambridge Magazine on Beloved Poison *A historical novel to be savoured -- Lesley McDowell * The National on Beloved Poison *Meticulously researched and masterfully plotted, E S Thomson has written a complex, harrowing and highly enjoyable tale. * Daily Express *ES Thompson's Jem Flockhart books are the best I've read in years. Jem is just my kind of heroine: scarred, smart, complex, and unapologetically queer -- Kirsty Logan, author of The Gracekeepers Jem Flockhart's London is vivid, pungent and perilous. The Blood takes you to places you will love to picture but be grateful you can't smell -- Chris BrookmyreJem Flockhart is a marvel. Cautious yet daring, a pursuer of the truth yet steeped in deceit herself, she is the best kind of detective - flawed, clever, conflicted, principled and determined to get to the bottom of whatever mystery comes her way. Her latest foray into the filth and grime of 1840s London is an atmospheric dissection of prejudice past and present set aboard a decaying hospital ship. With snakes, pox, strange tattoos and the scent of Henbane in our nostrils, this vivid journey into the dark side of the human soul is a thoroughly engrossing tale. -- Mary Paulson Ellis, author of The Other Mrs Walker Deliciously dark and vividly atmospheric, menace oozes from every page. Terrific for lovers of historical noir * Saga *Love evocative descriptions of Victorian London and brilliant plotting? Then grab a copy of this! * Rebecca Griffiths, author of The Primrose Path *It's rare that a book is Gothic enough for me, but Beloved Poison is killing it. The blood, the bones, the crumbling hospital . . . -- Laura Purcell, author of The Silent Companions Dark and vividly imagined, this Jem Flockhart mystery captures the squalor of Victorian London as it tells an engrossing story of medical misdeeds * Choice Magazine *. . . a tale of darkest London in the 1850s. This fine novel, featuring a most unusual detective, blends Victorian melodrama and historical reality * Sunday Express *I hugely enjoyed E.S Thomson's The Blood . . . mesmerising . . . evokes the sights and the smells of the seedy dockland area brilliantly. Her protagonist Jem Flockhart is an inspired invention - a female apothecary disguised as a man, whose life and loves are as complex a secret as the cases she investigates -- Sally MagnussonFrom its grime-crusted back alleys to its blood-spattered operating tables, The Blood emanates atmospheric appeal. Victorian England, in all its smog, lace and polluted waters, is compellingly conjured in every sentence, giving the setting not only a historical bent, but a macabre horror aesthetic as well. Meanwhile, Jem, who seems to pace the pages with flurried intellect as well as desperation, is a refreshing twist on the Sherlock Holmes archetype. Disguised as a man to get ahead in her career and seeking her long-lost love, Jem provides the otherwise plot-driven book's contemplative moments that strengthen larger themes of gender, power and ambition. Featuring a feminist Sherlock Holmes in a Dickensian setting, The Blood delivers quick pacing and satisfyingly grotesque set pieces. -- Alice Martin * Shelf Awareness *
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Headline Publishing Group The Silvered Heart
Book Synopsis1648: Civil war is devastating England. The privileged world of Katherine Ferrers is crumbling under Cromwell''s army and, as an orphaned heiress, she has no choice but to marry for the sake of family. But as her marriage turns into a prison and her fortune is forfeit, Katherine becomes increasingly desperate. So when she meets a man who shows her a way out, she seizes the chance. It is dangerous and brutal, and she knows if they''re caught, there''s only one way it can end... The mystery of Lady Katherine Ferrers, legendary highwaywoman, has captured the collective imagination of generations. Now, based on the real woman, the original ''Wicked Lady'' is brought gloriously to life in this tale of infatuation, betrayal and survival. Trade ReviewThere are echoes here of Daphne du Maurier... an enjoyable romp * The Times *Eloquent storytelling and superb characterisation breathe life into this historical tale of adventure, passion and betrayal * Sun *The research is impeccable and the story-telling first rate... This is powerful historical fiction at its best * Historical Novel Society *A wizard of a storyteller and master of the genre, Clement's follow-up novel does not disappoint -- Mitford Society Summer ReadsA masterpiece of historical fiction that is stuffed full of heart, fantastic characters, and a tragic heroine . . . An engrossing read * The Bookbag *Atmospheric and gripping... The complex relationship between Ruth and Lizzie is wonderfully convincing, tender and devastating in equal measure right up to the last heart-breaking moment -- Karen Maitland on THE CRIMSON RIBBONBegins at a cracking pace, plunging the reader into the turbulent Civil War period and the terror of witchcraft that came with it... A compelling novel -- Maria McCann on THE CRIMSON RIBBONImpressive and inspirational... an original and entertaining story -- Alison Weir on THE CRIMSON RIBBONExceptional... Deftly written, uncluttered and impassioned, this has to be one of the leading historical debuts of the year -- Manda Scott on THE CRIMSON RIBBONA beautifully written novel about an incredible time in England's history, with a cast of intriguing and excellently drawn characters who seem entirely real. The Crimson Ribbon is very impressive -- www.theselittlewords.com on THE CRIMSON RIBBONThere is so much more I could say about this novel, but I'll finish with an observation Ruth makes: "People have so many parts it is impossible to know them all." Clements has done a fine job in exploring the many parts that make up a person, and a society in conflict. -- www.andthenireadabook.blogspot.co.uk on THE CRIMSON RIBBONThe writing is subtle, but wonderfully done . . . well plotted and a fascinating fictional insight into a turbulent time -- www.ted-reader.blogspot.co.nz on THE CRIMSON RIBBONAn enchanting tale * Little Miss Reads *
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Headline Publishing Group A View Across the Mersey
Book SynopsisA VIEW ACROSS THE MERSEY by Anne Baker is a dramatic Liverpool family saga sure to appeal to fans of Katie Flynn, Annie Groves and Lyn Andrews.The youngest of five siblings, Lottie Mortimer has never felt like she belonged. Her mother died shortly after she was born, leaving her father and grandmother to raise the family and, despite their love and support, Lottie can''t help wondering if there is something they are not telling her... With the First World War over, the Mortimers'' ship-owning business is struggling to survive and Lottie, who works with her father, worries what the future will hold. Meanwhile, her elder sister Eunice is trapped in an unhappy marriage that causes concern for them all. Then Lottie discovers the shocking truth about her birth that turns her world upside down and the dramatic events that unfold affect them all...Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Baker's previous novels: 'Baker's understanding and compassion for very human dilemmas makes her one of romantic fiction's most popular authors' - Lancashire Evening PostA stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition - Liverpool EchoTruly compelling...rich in language and descriptive prose - Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening ChronicleA heartwarming saga - Woman's WeeklyWith characters who are strong, warm and sincere, this is a joy to read - Coventry Evening Telegraph
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Headline Publishing Group Every Mothers Son
Book SynopsisLyn Andrew''s warm-hearted novel of Liverpool during the Blitz is not to be missed by readers of Dilly Court and Kate Thompson. Molly and Bernie have been friends forever. As young girls they left Ireland seeking new beginnings in Liverpool. Now they are marrying their sweethearts and looking forward to enjoying the lives they''ve worked so hard to build. But as the Liverpool Blitz begins, it seems as if their dreams are about to be destroyed. Night after night, horrific bombing tears the city apart. As wives and mothers, both women know that they could face great tragedy. But they also know that their friendship, and their love for their husbands and sons, will give them the strength to find the happiness they deserve...
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Headline Publishing Group A Brighter Day Tomorrow
Book SynopsisA BRIGHTER DAY TOMORROW is a heartwarming and poignant saga from Pam Evans, set in London during the Second World War. Perfect for readers of Kitty Neale, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. Readers love Pam Evans'' books: ''A touching novel'' Daily ExpressDespite air raids and rationing in wartime London, sisters Liz and Dora Beck find time for fun and laughter at the local ice-rink. Then a handsome American serviceman catches their attention, and so begins heartache between the sisters. Dora is increasingly jealous of her sister''s blossoming romance with Victor. But when Victor is killed in a bomb attack, Liz makes a shocking discovery that upsets her whole family. Forced out of her home, Liz finds support where she least expects it. And, with almost nothing left to lose, she hopes for a brighter day tomorrow...Trade ReviewPraise for Pam Evans' well-loved family sagas: 'A touching novel' - Daily ExpressAn unforgettable tale of life during the war - Our TimeNostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel - Bolton NewsThere's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters - Lancashire Evening PostThis book touched me very, very much. It's lovely - North Wales Chronicle
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Headline Publishing Group Love and a Promise
Book Synopsis A promise to the woman who saved her life holds Maddy back from following her heart... Lyn Andrews writes an unforgettable family saga in Love and a Promise, set in both Dublin and Liverpool. Perfect for fans of Maureen Lee and Katie Flynn. ''A page-turning and beautifully written novel. The loves and tragedies of the Kiernan siblings will keep you hooked until the very end'' - Irish WorldMaddy Kiernan knows her situation is desperate. With her parents dead, her brother Thomas is left as guardian to Maddy and her sister Carmel. But Thomas has plans that don''t include his sisters and his reckless ambition could put all their futures at risk. Sharp-witted and strong-willed, Maddy knows she must assume responsibility for the fragile young Carmel.When Thomas deserts Ireland for Liverpool, Maddy realises she has little option but to follow. Within days the girls are destitute, their precious savingsTrade ReviewPraise for Lyn Andrews: 'An outstanding storyteller' * Woman's Weekly *A vivid portrayal of life * Best *A compelling read * Woman's Own *Gutsy...a vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning * Daily Express *
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Headline Publishing Group The Stolen Child
Book Synopsis''One of the nation''s favourite saga writers'' Lancashire PostA powerful new saga from Jennie Felton in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin of love, loss, tragedy, drama, secrets and twists and turns.Readers are hooked by The Stolen Child!''Like the twists and turns...a great read'' 5* reader review''Keeps you on the edge...could not put it down'' 5* reader review''A heartbreaking read. 5 stars'' 5* reader review''A must read'' 5* reader reviewWill anyone believe her baby is gone?When Stella Swift is discovered holding a shard of broken glass near her newborn baby boy, fears that she might harm William result in her being taken to Catcombe - the local asylum. Although the regime is not as harsh as it once was, it''s not somewhere that Tom wants to senTrade ReviewBelievable characters, a vivid sense of time and place, thoroughly enjoyable -- Rosie GoodwinFans of Katie Flynn will love this * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Enthralling . . . Jennie Felton . . . writes her stories straight from the heart . . . evokes time and place with compelling authenticity, and conjures up a feisty heroine and a cast of engaging characters * Lancashire Evening Post *Has everything a family saga should have - happiness, extreme sadness, love, death, births, etc. but above all it was a real page turner... Thank you, Jennie, for writing such a wonderful book * Boon’s Bookcase *If you like the style of Catherine Cookson, Josephine Cox or Katie Flynn then you'll enjoy this * Books With Wine And Chocolate *A great read with a cast of believable characters * People’s Friend *
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Headline Publishing Group A Mothers Sacrifice
Book Synopsis''Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped... if you enjoy reading books in the style of Catherine Cookson then this one is for you'' Books With Wine and Chocolate''Another superbly woven and character-rich story from a saga author who writes from the heart'' Peterborough Telegraph ''Packed full of Jennie''s signature strong heroines, this book will keep you guessing'' MNR JournalIn the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, comes a powerfully heartrending new saga from Jennie Felton, ''one of the nation''s favourite saga writers'' (Lancashire Post). A Mother''s Sacrifice is a story of family secrets, romance, and triumph in adversity.................................................................................Will shTrade ReviewBelievable characters, a vivid sense of time and place, thoroughly enjoyable -- Rosie GoodwinOne of the nation's favourite saga writers * Lancashire Post *Fans of Katie Flynn will love this * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Believable characters, a vivid sense of time and place, thoroughly enjoyable -- Rosie GoodwinEnthralling . . . Jennie Felton . . . writes her stories straight from the heart . . . evokes time and place with compelling authenticity, and conjures up a feisty heroine and a cast of engaging characters * Lancashire Evening Post *Fans of Katie Flynn will love this * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Has everything a family saga should have - happiness, extreme sadness, love, death, births, etc. but above all it was a real page turner... Thank you, Jennie, for writing such a wonderful book * Boon’s Bookcase *Writes her stories straight from the heart...evokes time and place with compelling authenticity, and conjures up a feisty heroine and a cast of engaging characters * Lancashire Evening Post *If you like the style of Catherine Cookson, Josephine Cox or Katie Flynn then you'll enjoy this * Books With Wine And Chocolate *Has everything a family saga should have - happiness, extreme sadness, love, death, births, etc. but above all it was a real page turner... Thank you, Jennie, for writing such a wonderful book * Boon’s Bookcase *A great read with a cast of believable characters * People’s Friend *If you like the style of Catherine Cookson, Josephine Cox or Katie Flynn then you'll enjoy this * Books With Wine And Chocolate *A great read with a cast of believable characters * People’s Friend *
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Headline Publishing Group Fugitive Jack Lark Book 9
Book Synopsis''Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral'' Anthony RichesRoguish hero Jack Lark - soldier, leader, imposter - crosses borders once more as he pursues a brand-new adventure in Africa. London, 1868. Jack has traded the battlefield for business, running a thriving club in the backstreets of Whitechapel. But this underworld has rules and when Jack refuses to comply, he finds himself up against the East End''s most formidable criminal - with devastating consequences.A wanted man, Jack turns to his friend Macgregor, an ex-officer, treasure hunter and his ticket out of England. Together they join the British army on campaign across the tablelands of Abyssinia to the fortress of Magdala, a high-stakes mission to free British prisoners captured by the notorious Emperor Tewodros.But life on the run can turn dangerous, especially in a land ravaged by war . . . <Trade ReviewBrilliant -- Bernard CornwellCollard ... evokes the horror of that era with great brio. Enthralling * The Times *Dusty deserts, showdowns under the blistering sun, bloodthirsty bandoleros, rough whisky and rougher men. Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds in The Lost Outlaw. This is classic Jack Lark in a classic western. Paul Fraser Collard has done it again and delivered another exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure -- Matthew HarffyI love a writer who wears his history lightly enough for the story he's telling to blaze across the pages like this. Jack Lark is an unforgettable new hero -- Anthony RichesIt felt accurate, it felt real, it felt alive... Every line every paragraph and page of the battles had me hooked, riveted to the page, there were times when I was almost as breathless as the exhausted soldiers * Parmenion Books *Impossible to put down... full of action and intrigue that leaves the reader thirsty for more * History… the Interesting Bits *You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting * Parmenion Books *Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page. Fast-paced, compelling, and with more villains than a Clint Eastwood classic, this unputdownable novel strongly reminded me of that legend of western writers, Louis L'Amour. A cracking read! -- Ben Kane
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Headline Publishing Group Liverpool Lamplight
Book SynopsisLyn Andrews'' engaging and heart-warming saga LIVERPOOL LAMPLIGHT is not to be missed by readers of Kate Thompson and Kitty NealeGeorgie Deegan will do anything for money. His sister will do anything for love . . .Since they were kids in the backstreets of Liverpool, brother and sister Georgie and Katie Deegan have fought like cat and dog. Now Katie is at Moorehouse''s lemonade factory,whilst Georgie has a good job at the B & A - and when he comes home he puts his feet up. Unlike Katie, who does her turn in their mother Molly''s fish and game shop. Yet when their father dies suddenly, Georgie assumes the shop is his - and that his chance has come to rule the Deegan roost. Katie has other ideas, as does her strong-minded mother Molly. But, as World War II draws closer and Georgie''s illegal money-making schemes gain momentum, neither Katie nor her mother has any idea what troubles lie in store for the women whose lives the ruthless GeorgiTrade Review'Praise for Lyn Andrews: 'An outstanding storyteller - Woman's WeeklyA vivid portrayal of life - BestA compelling read - Woman's OwnThe Catherine Cookson of Liverpool - Northern Echo
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Headline Publishing Group The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon
Book Synopsis''Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s Hour''A gripping saga'' People''s FriendIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you''ll LOVE Glenda Young''s ''amazing novels!'' (ITV''s This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)From the author of Pearl of Pit Lane, comes a dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph. What readers are saying about Glenda''s heartwrenching sagas:''Better than a Catherine Cookson'' 5* reader review''Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance'' 5* reader review''Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives'' 5* reader review''This author''s books always just get better and better'' 5* reader review.................................................''You deserve more than thisTrade ReviewIn the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice * My Weekly *I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters -- Rosie GoodwinWill resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story -- Nancy RevellAll the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut -- Emma HornbyGlenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish -- Jenny HolmesI found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read -- Margaret Kaine
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Headline Publishing Group The Book of Eve
Book SynopsisThe Binding meets The Handmaid''s Tale - Discovering a book of dark and ancient power, a convent librarian must defend it with her life. Perfect for fans of dark academia and historical feminist fiction.''A wonderfully rich and absorbing tale'' Observer''Expertly crafted and beautifully told'' Jennifer Saint''All so good. I read it in two days flat, and wish I had spaced it out more'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEWBeatrice is the convent''s librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts. Then, one carnival night, two women, bleeding and stricken, are abandoned outside the convent''s walls. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice''s hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own. But men of the faith want the book destroyed, and a zealous preacher has tracTrade ReviewA wonderfully rich and absorbing tale * Observer *This novel is chillingly good. * The Book Trail *Wonderfully atmospheric, this immersive tale grips the reader to the final page. * Woman & Home *A fascinating read for any fans of historical fiction, magical realism, intrigue and mystery, dealing with themes of female power, patriarchal religion and the power of books. * Somerset Life *Enchanting. The Book of Eve draws you into its rich, unsettling world from the first page and refuses to let go until the very end. Vividly drawn characters and a totally transporting setting with timely undertones, like The Handmaid's Tale meets The Devil and the Dark Water. -- Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the EggExpertly crafted and beautifully told, this is an intriguing tale of ancient power and mystery with female strength and solidarity at its core. Haunting, magical and moving. -- Jennifer Saint, author of ARIADNE and ELEKTRAWhat a spellbinding tale! I can't remember the last time I was so captivated by a novel that I had to put everything else on hold to read it. Tense and claustrophobic, with a creeping sense of dread that builds throughout the story, The Book of Eve is a beautifully written, utterly enthralling read. -- Karen Coles, author of THE ASYLUMCan a book be both fast-paced and a slow-burn? I read Meg Clothier's The Book of Eve in a quick burst, enchanted by the plot, the mysterious manuscript, and the unfolding relationships between characters. Weeks later I'm still thinking about the compelling and complex treatments of themes of knowledge, community, agency and kinship. At times brutal and haunting, this is a beautiful book and one whose ideas resound long after the final page is turned. -- Melissa Fu, author of PEACH BLOSSOM SPRINGWhat an extraordinary book - rich in historical detail and full of esoteric knowledge yet wearing its learning lightly while tapping into a rage that's universal at men's endless attempts to control the doings and thinkings of women. It's an education hidden in a tense, compelling, anger-driven narrative, Beatrice and Diana both knock-out characters. No mean feat! -- Harriet Tyce, author of BLOOD ORANGE and IT ENDS AT MIDNIGHTThe Book of Eve completely captured me with its intricately and delicately woven world, filled with strange and entrancing magic. A powerful novel that grips with its compelling mystery and unforgettable heroine. -- Eleanor Shearer, author of RIVER SING ME HOMEThe Book of Eve is a dark, magical tale of women called upon to find their strength and sisterhood in order to protect an ancient power. Mysterious, bewitching and beautiful. -- Elizabeth Lee, author CUNNING WOMENA ravishing, erudite feminist hijack of Renaissance Florence and the Bonfire of the Vanities -- Alice Albinia, author of CWENA truly beautiful book, brimming with unsettling magic and the love of literature. It's erudite and bewitching, with a heroine I will never forget. Like a feminist Name of the Rose. -- Costanza Casati, author of CLYTEMNESTRA
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Headline Publishing Group The Midnight House
Book Synopsis''Wonderful... I lovedThe Midnight House'' RACHEL HORE, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Moonlit Night''Love love love this book! Fabulous female characters . . . I was totally invested in the story and couldn''t wait to get back to it every night. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' REAL READER REVIEW''I was absolutely captivated. . . Wonderful and incredibly rich. . . I wasn''t able to put it down. Would recommend to anyone! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' REAL READER REVIEW_________________________This summer lose yourself in this mesmerising story of secrets, war and lost love, perfect for readers of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Louise Douglas.People disappear. Secrets remain . . .1940: In south-west Ireland, the young and beautiful Lady Charlotte Rathmore is pronounced dead afteTrade ReviewAn intriguing multi-layered mystery spanning generations, evocative and beautifully written -- TRACY REESI was pulled in from page one. It's beautiful and I love it -- LIZ FENWICKWith its gorgeous setting, wonderful characters, & secrets that kept me glued to the pages, it's a beauty - a hit for 2022! -- JENNY ASHCROFTCompelling, intriguing, and brimming with lush historical detail . . . Amanda Geard is an exciting new voice in fiction and I can't wait to read more from her! -- HAZEL GAYNORA great melodrama with well-drawn characters and an unbeatable setting * IRISH INDEPENDENT *
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Headline Publishing Group Revenge of the Stormbringer
Book SynopsisSister Fidelma returns in REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of DEATH OF A HERETIC, THE HOUSE OF DEATH, and THE SHAPESHIFTER''S LAIR. If you love Ellis Peters, you''ll be gripped by REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER and the Sister Fidelma series.Summer, AD 672. Princess Gelgéis has arrived in Cashel with her personal bodyguard, a troop of female warriors called the Daughters of the Storm. When one of them is found slain next to the sleeping chamber of the newly married king and queen and, a short time later, the stewardess of the royal house is poisoned, questions are raised as to everyone''s safety . . .Fidelma and Eadulf must first explain the ''locked room'' mystery of how the attack took place in King Colgu''s specially built secure apartment. Then they must interrogate the growing list of suspects - even Enda, the commander of the household guard, who had formed a romantic attachment to the murderedTrade ReviewA challenging and unusual but deeply satisfying and enjoyable historical thriller * Booklist *The background detail is brilliantly defined...wonderfully evocative * The Times *Tremayne expertly incorporates historical and legal details of the time into the suspenseful plot. This impressive volume bodes well for future series entries * Publishers Weekly *Tremayne's super-sleuth is a vibrant creation, a woman of wit and courage who would stand out in any era, but brings a special sparkle to the wild beauty of medieval Ireland -- Morgan LlywelynThis is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about * Belfast Telegraph *The detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture of everyday life at this time...the most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland * Irish Examiner *One of the best cases for the complex, enchanting Fidelma * Kirkus Reviews *
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Hodder & Stoughton There Was a Time
Book SynopsisA brilliant novel set in an English village at a turning point of the Second World War.Trade ReviewThese fabulous, often funny stories have the authentic, freewheeling atmosphere of a time when all bets were off. * Daily Mail *A wonderful read, packed with incident, colour and detail. * Telegraph *The book captures the anxieties, heightened emotion and community spirit that marked this epoch-defining chapter in the nation's long and colourful history. * Yorkshire Post *There Was a Time vividly evokes life in a Lincolnshire village in 1940. Elegantly written and with beautifully-drawn characters, this absorbing story, amusing and poignant by turns, tells of the impact of the last War on a small, close-knit community. -- Gervase PhinnHe writes beautifully - poignantly and with humour. * Telegraph & Argus *White depicts unique, worried, caring individuals who it is not difficult to warm to and who are memorable. * Lincolnshire Life *A tender evocation of a unique period in history * Sunday Mirror *
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Hodder & Stoughton Where Sparrows Nest
Book SynopsisA sweeping East End saga from Sally Worboyes featuring familiar characters from Time Will Tell and Jamaica Street.Trade ReviewA vivid evocation of a way of life - East Anglian Daily TimesA rich, vivid, three-dimensional and gutsy narrative which has you turning the pages into the early hours - Eastern Daily PressUnbridled passions run riot - Daily MailSizzles with passion - GuardianShe brings the East End to life
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Hodder & Stoughton The Year of the Gun
Book Synopsis''Skilfully mixing real history with action sequences worthy of Lee Child, this is historical crime-writing at its best.'' - John Williams, the Mail on Sunday.1912. Released from the Secret Service, Wiggins sets out for New York and his lost lover Bela. But after an altercation on board, he finds himself among the low-life of Britain''s poorest city, Dublin.Wiggins falls in with gangster Patrick O''Connell and is soon driving the boss''s girlfriend around town. Molly wants O''Connell to support her Irish nationalist cause - a cause needing guns to defeat the British - and then they go to find them in America. Finally, Wiggins can solve the mystery of Bela - and meet his old mentor, Sherlock Holmes in a story of escalating intrigue, danger and violence.Trade ReviewLyle's series of thrillers featuring Wiggins, once one of Sherlock Holmes's Baker Street Irregulars, are coming on splendidly . . . Skilfully mixing real history with action sequences worthy of Lee Child, this is historical crime-writing at its best * John Williams, Mail on Sunday *Full throttle, highly entertaining historical hokum, delivering entertainment in spades * Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent *Lyle's unique blend of real history, inventive storytelling and characters borrowed from Conan Doyle is exhilarating... an action packed historical thriller... This is a series I hope will run and run * New Books Magazine *The third outing in H.B. Lyle's engaging series of historical thrillers... The story rattles along at pace, the characters are engaging and the fight scenes burst with action. But Lyle's great strength is in his depiction of time and place; from its stinking tenements, where babies cry from hunger, to its sinister docks and upmarket brothels, the Edwardian city - then still part of Britain - is brought to life in all its squalid, magnificent glory * Financial Times *A bruising, gritty and very entertaining adventure amid the slums and salons of 1912 Dublin, a city about to explode * Ed O'Loughlin *Impressive period detail and sharp dialogue add charm to the strong plot * Daily Mail (on The Irregular) *
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Hodder & Stoughton At the Mile End Gate
Book SynopsisThe Second World War is over and the troops are coming home in this compelling family saga - but so much has changed . . . The war is over and the soldiers are coming back to the bomb-ravaged East End. Tom Smith is one of the thousands who are returning home. It''s been an eventful war, what with a spell of desertion, and Tom can''t wait to see his wife Jessie, their son Billy and the new baby daughter he hasn''t even laid eyes on.But life back home wasn''t easy either, especially when Jessie''s army pension was stopped. So when she was told to put Emma-Rose into a home for her own good, she thought it was best. But how will Tom take the news? There is worse to come, when Tom learns that Jessie''s old boyfriend has been helping her during the war.A compelling family saga set in the aftermath of the Second World War, from the author of Time Will Tell and Where Sparrows Nest.Trade ReviewShe brings the East End to life -- Barbara WindsorA rich, vivid, three-dimensional, gutsy and sexy narrative which has you turning the pages into the early hours * Eastern Daily Press on WILD HOPS *Unbridled passions run riot * Daily Mail *Sizzles with passion * Guardian on WILD HOPS *
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Sourcebooks, Inc The Fallen Architect
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Architect!Charles Belfoure''s next novel is a puzzling historical thriller about a man who must dig through the rubble of his past to construct a future worth living, grounded by Belfoure''s experiences as a professional architect.Someone has to take the blame when the Britannia Theatre''s balcony collapses. Over a dozen people are killed, and the fingers all point at the architect. The man should have known better, should have made it safer, should have done something.Douglas Layton knows the flaw wasn''t in his design, but he can''t fight a guilty verdict. When the architect is finally released from prison, he has no job, no family, nowhere to go. He needs to assume a new identity and rebuild his life.But the disgraced man soon finds himself digging up the past in a way he never anticipated. If the collapse wasn''t an accident ... who caused it? And why? And what if they find out who he used to be?A chilliTrade Review"Belfoure presents a splendidly diverse cast of characters, constructing a multifaceted puzzle and evoking a vivid sense of place in the process. Fine entertainment with an upbeat finale." - Booklist"A twisted mystery... Belfoure gets better and better." - Karen Bakshoian, Letterpress Books (Portland, ME)"An impressively crafted and original novel by a master of narrative driven storytelling." - Midwest Book Review"This wonderfully realized background coupled with insights into British society make this a standout. " - Publishers Weekly
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Remains A Story of the Flying Tigers Who Won
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Tyndale House Publishers The Wish Book Christmas
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Kensington Publishing The Flower Sisters
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Memories in the Bone He who pursues revenge digs
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First Edition Design Publishing Last Kill
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform A Soldier's Daughter (Illustrated)
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Pan Macmillan The Missing Sister
Book SynopsisFrom the vineyards of New Zealand to the majestic landscape of Ireland, The Missing Sister is the penultimate instalment in the multimillion-selling epic Seven Sisters from Lucinda Riley. A breathtaking story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation.They’ll search the world to find her . . .The six D’Aplièse sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister?They only have one clue – an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe; from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland, uniting them all in their mission to at last complete their family.In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risked everything to change the world around them . . .The Seven Sisters series is drawn to its epic, unforgettable conclusion in Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt.Praise for the Seven Sisters:'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party'A breathtaking adventure' – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews:'Absolutely incredible''Totally addictive''Ideal for when you need to escape'Trade ReviewI’ve loved the Seven Sisters from the get-go and this latest in the series is just as great as the rest . . . As ever there’s a brilliant historical subplot * Daily Mail *A masterclass in beautiful writing -- Sun on The Sun SisterA breathtaking adventure brimming with cruelty, tragedy, passion [and] obsession -- Lancashire Evening Post on The Moon SisterAnother epic tale of love, loss and discovery -- My Weekly on The Pearl SisterHeart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling. The Seven Sisters series is Lucinda Riley at the top of her game: a magical storyteller who creates characters we fall in love with and who stay with us long after we finish reading. Dazzlingly good -- Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting Party, on The Sun Sister
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Pan Macmillan The Summer Queen
Book SynopsisThe Summer Queen is an evocative and grand historical novel from Margaret Pemberton, the bestselling author of A Season of Secrets and Beneath the Cypress Tree.August 1879, Osborne House. Queen Victoria has occupied the British throne for over forty years. Bringing together her extended family from across Europe offers a chance for old alliances to be strengthened and new unions to be forged.May Teck, daughter of a Duke and Princess, is constantly reminded that she lacks the pedigree to be a true royal. Considering herself an outsider, she finds comfort in meeting two kindred spirits at Osborne; creating a bond with them that she thinks will last forever.Alicky lives in the shadow of her older siblings and has never recovered from the death of her mother. Until she meets Nicky, heir to the Russian throne, who sweeps her off to his homeland where life will never be the same again.And then there is Willy, destined to be the future Kaiser of Germany. Suffering from a birth defect, he’s always kept his true feelings locked away and all the world sees is the bombastic persona he projects. As shifting forces of power send warning ripples across Europe, an unavoidable war looms on the horizon . . .Trade ReviewThis engrossing saga follows Victoria's grandchildren, including Kaiser Wilhelm II, the tsarina of Russia and the future Queen Mary, over 40 turbulent years before their dreams end in war and revolution * S Magazine *Margaret Pemberton is one of the best saga writers around, writing gritty, gutsy tales * The Bookseller *Praise for Never Leave Me: Margaret Pemberton’s compelling tale of love during wartime humanizes the enemy and shows that war affects everyone * Booklist *
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Pan Macmillan The Last Brother
Book SynopsisFrom International Number One Bestseller Andrew Gross, The Last Brother is the thrilling historical novel about three brothers and the Mafia in 1930s New York. Published in the USA as Button Man.United by blood1930s New York City. Three brothers grow up poor on the Lower East Side, until the death of their father forces them to find work to support their family. Each brother takes a different path.Divided by ambitionTwelve-year-old Morris Rabishevsky apprentices himself to a garment manufacturer with the aim of running the business. Sol, six years older, heads to accounting school but is forced to drop out. Scarred by a family tragedy, Harry falls under the spell of the charismatic Louis Buchalter, who in a few short years becomes the most ruthless mobster in town.Torn apart by conflictMorris convinces Sol to go into business with him, but Harry can’t be lured away from the glamour, power and money of the mob. As their business grows, Buchalter sets his sights on the unions that control the garment maker’s factories, setting up a fatal showdown that could bring them together or shatter their family forever.Trade ReviewMr. Gross's direct style is full of sentiment but never maudlin and well-suited to scenes of violent action . . . has plenty of zip–and lots of moxie, too * Wall Street Journal *This is a big, heartfelt handshake of a book, with all the street-scrambling energy that distinguishes the best fiction of Jeffrey Archer and Mario Puzo * USA Today *A compelling, fast paced historical thriller that paints a rich portrait of the rise of organized crime in 1930’s America. Fans of Boardwalk Empire and Dennis Lehane will love it -- Kristin HannahThe author incorporates his real family history to enrich the story, and his love of that rich genealogical connection along with vast research into life in the Big Apple almost a century ago results in another outstanding and engrossing read * Associated Press *Andrew Gross’ prowess for rich historical mysteries, usually with a Jewish theme, takes another leap forward * South Florida Sun Sentinel *A highly satisfying story of family loyalty, persistence, courage, and crime * Kirkus Reviews *It is a powerful book written at a fierce pace and packed with many a memorable scene * Publisher's Weekly *A gut-wrenching, noirish portrait of Jewish organized crime and labor unionism in 1930s New York . . . These are characters you won’t forget . . . Alternately frightful and fascinating, the story viscerally describes the era, exposing the motives and fears that drive each character and play out on the streets * Booklist *A riveting piece of historical fiction, mixed with family saga, exposing the Jewish mob of the 1930's who preyed on the garment industry and the brave few who stood up against them. This book is a heart-stopper. I loved, LOVED it! -- Linda FairsteinThe strength of this suspenseful novel lies in its dark humor and characterizations of the brothers . . . The sometimes gritty, sometimes swanky settings bring a tumultuous time and place to brimming life * Historical Novel Society *Andrew Gross is in top form with this beautifully haunting novel that mixes history seamlessly with fiction . . . an epic journey of struggle, hope, death and life. Riveting to the very last page * NY Journal of Books *Historical fiction fans will be drawn in by the details of the author’s own family history in the garment industry * Library Journal *Another powerful mix of suspense and vivid characterization rooted in an earlier, darker time * Connecticut Post *Not to be missed * Providence Journal *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hungry Ghosts: A BBC 2 Between the Covers Book
Book Synopsis_____________________________ * A BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK FOR 2023 * ‘A shimmering slice of Trinidadian gothic . . . Sumptuous, brilliantly written’ THE TIMES ‘An astonishing novel – linguistically gorgeous, narratively propulsive and psychologically profound’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO ‘Deeply impressive . . . Energy and inventiveness distinguish every page’ HILARY MANTEL ‘The biggest, most frightening, beautiful and alive novel I’ve read in as long as I can remember’ EVIE WYLD _____________________________ A 2023 highlight for: Financial Times * Guardian * Evening Standard * Daily Mail * BBC News The music was still playing when Dalton Changoor vanished into thin air... On a hill overlooking Bell Village sits the Changoor farm, where Dalton and Marlee Changoor live in luxury unrecognisable to those who reside in the farm’s shadow. Down below is the barrack, a ramshackle building of wood and tin, divided into rooms occupied by whole families. Among these families are the Saroops – Hans, Shweta, and their son, Krishna, who live hard lives of backbreaking work, grinding poverty and devotion to faith. When Dalton Changoor goes missing and Marlee’s safety is compromised, farmhand Hans is lured by the promise of a handsome stipend to move to the farm as watchman. But as the mystery of Dalton’s disappearance unfolds their lives become hellishly entwined, and the small community altered forever. Hungry Ghosts is a mesmerising novel about violence, religion, family and class, rooted in the wild and pastoral landscape of 1940s colonial central Trinidad. _____________________________Trade ReviewImmersive and beautifully written, it was impossible to put down * Independent *Magnificent . . . A tale in the Gothic tradition: think Jean Rhys’s Wide Sargasso Sea or Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy . . . A superlative book that deserves to win prizes * i *Lush, lyrical . . . If you read it now, you’ll be able to brag about it when it’s on all the literary prize shortlists * Independent *The language is as lush, moody and thrilling as the landscape . . . Electrifying * New York Times Book Review *A barnstorming fable about the perils of upward mobility, set in the dog days of colonial rule in the author’s native Trinidad . . . Told with riveting verve, this is a terrific novel, pegged to national as well as domestic strife, peopled by flesh-and blood characters and plotted to keep us on tenterhooks about the story’s pole-axing finale * Daily Mail *Hungry Ghosts reads like a Greek tragedy relocated to a gothic Caribbean setting worthy of Jean Rhys — a story of cursed families and inherited vengeance, inexplicable horrors and impossible dreams and a country haunted, as Hosein reminds us, by the ghosts of the indentured . . . [A] sumptuous, brilliantly written novel * The Times *A tale that throbs with the threat of danger, both emotional and physical … Hungry Ghosts is a dazzling debut * Independent *Rich in vocabulary and description, the novel situates characters in a meticulously detailed setting that evokes Middlemarch, with a similar empathy for human struggle . . . In scope and style it’s not far off a masterpiece * Financial Times, Highlights for 2023 *A striking debut of violence, religion and family struggles set in 1940s colonial Trinidad * Guardian, Highlights for 2022 *[Hosein's] story, often brutal, ultimately tragic, is nevertheless lit by a wide embrace reaching beyond place and people to the bedrock . . . Immersive, persuasive: an elemental ‘portal to the Caribbean’ delivered in a distinctive voice * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *Both a family drama and an acute study of social structure . . . A highly recommended story of family and class divides that will break readers’ hearts * Library Journal *The biggest, most frightening, beautiful and alive novel I’ve read in as long as I can remember -- Evie WyldA vibrant portrait of Trinidad in the 1940s . . . [Hosein's] story, often brutal, ultimately tragic, is nevertheless lit by a wide embrace reaching beyond place and people to the bedrock. Immersive, persuasive: an elemental “portal to the Caribbean” delivered in a distinctive voice * Kirkus (starred review) *In Hungry Ghosts, Kevin Jared Hosein takes a small place, a particular slice of Trinidad and writes it with the depth and scope that it deserves. And he does it because he knows it – truly, deeply. The result is a story that is harrowing, fiercely beautiful and deeply human. I won’t soon forget these characters or this story. I think we are going to be talking about this book for a long time to come -- Ayanna Lloyd BanwoHungry Ghosts is an astonishing novel – linguistically gorgeous, narratively propulsive and psychologically profound -- Bernardine EvaristoThis is a deeply impressive book, and I think an important one. Its intensity, its narrative attack, the fascinations of its era and setting, make it impossible to tear the attention away. Energy and inventiveness distinguish every page -- Hilary Mantel[Hungry Ghosts] is beautiful, biblical, vast in scope and power, ringing with an energy that blasts from the intricate language. Hosein is a new enormous giant of fiction -- Daisy Johnson
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Ghost Theatre: Utterly transporting
Book SynopsisBOOK OF THE YEAR - EVENING STANDARD, THE OBSERVER and THE TIMES ‘Beautifully written and completely convincing’ Observer ‘An excellent novel – riotous and abundant, full of vivid, dirty life’ Guardian 'Osman brings the underworld of Elizabethan London to life' Sandra Newman, author of Julia On a rooftop in Elizabethan London two worlds collide. Shay is a messenger-girl and trainer of hawks who sees the future in the patterns of birds. Nonesuch is the dark star of the city's fabled child theatre scene, as famous as royalty yet lowly as a beggar. Together they create The Ghost Theatre: a troupe staging magical plays in London's hidden corners. As their hallucinatory performances incite rebellion among the city's outcasts, the pair's relationship sparks and burns against a backdrop of the plague and a London in flames. Their growing fame sweeps them up into the black web of the Elizabethan court, where Shay and Nonesuch discover that if they fly too high, a fall is sure to come… Fantastical and captivating, The Ghost Theatre charts the rise and dramatic destruction of a dream born from love and torn apart by betrayal. 'Wildly inventive and full of fantastical elements jostling alongside gritty realism’ The Times 'Rich and evocative with shades of Angela Carter' Ever Dundas 'A story of rebellion and magic, of mysticism and broken love in the streets and theatres and rooftops of Elizabethan London. Beautifully written, delicate and sad. I'm still haunted by it' Mariana Enriquez 'Brings the underworld of Elizabethan London to life with its child theatres, rioting apprentices and anarchic world, its jumble of squalor and glamour... larger-than-life heroes raise child rebellions; pursue exalted, treacherous love affairs... Glorious!' Sandra Newman ‘Hauntingly beautiful … Thrilling and thought-provoking’ IndependentTrade Review‘A master storyteller, judging from his virtuoso novel … a great read [that] makes you look at a familiar historical period through fresh eyes’ * Mail on Sunday *‘An excellent novel – riotous and abundant, full of vivid, dirty life’ * The Guardian *'Rich and evocating; the kind of story you get lost in' * The Independent *'The Ghost Theatre finds its way into the hidden corners of Elizabethan London, telling the story of a group of misfit actors. Beautifully written and completely convincing’ * Alex Preston, Observer *"Combining breath-taking world-building with vivid characterisation … An imaginative tour-de-force of theatre, magic, love and betrayal" * Editor's Pick - The Bookseller *"This imaginative novel brings a raucous, evocative world to life" * Sunday Express *'Wildly inventive and full of fantastical elements jostling alongside gritty realism’ * The Times *A story of rebellion and magic, of mysticism and broken love in the streets and theatres and rooftops of Elizabethan London. Beautifully written, delicate and sad. I'm still haunted by it. * Mariana Enriquez, author of Our Share of the Night *"A blistering ride" * i news *Dramatic and gripping, The Ghost Theatre pulled me on a breathless journey of hope, beauty, wonder, tragedy, and the power of theatre. * Isabelle Schuler *“The star of the show in The Ghost Theatre is Osman's fanciful rendering of Elizabethan England, sometimes dreamlike, sometimes apocalyptic, depicted with such a wealth of sensory detail that it blurs the line between memory and fantasy.” * Dexter Palmer *"Smart, bold, and original, THE GHOST THEATRE brings to life a slantwise Elizabethan London where appearance is everything and nothing you see can be trusted. Every page is alive with the heady, dangerous energy of an opening night, and Shay and Nonesuch are unforgettable. For readers who like their historical fiction with imagination and flair, this book is a must-read." * Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman *A wild, vivid, eerie flight of imagination about the stories we live, and those we tell others. Utterly transporting. * Catriona Ward *Stunning! I devoured The Ghost Theatre and when I finished I couldn’t stop thinking about it; all I wanted was to be back in that world. Beautifully written; rich and evocative with shades of Angela Carter. * Ever Dundas *I was utterly immersed in the world of Shay and Nonesuch, swept into the ordure and shine of Elizabethan London, felt the mad rush of performance and the darkness after it has passed. The last third, with its reversal and manic dash had me furiously turning pages, the events of Saturnalia as big as the city itself. It is vivid, heady and brilliantly staged. * Stuart Evers *From the first page, Osman brings the underworld of Elizabethan London to life with its child theatres, rioting apprentices and anarchic riverine world, its jumble of squalor and glamour. The line between stagecraft and witchcraft is erased, and now larger-than-life heroes raise child rebellions; pursue exalted, treacherous love affairs; see the future in a flock of birds. As a reimagining of history, The Ghost Theatre has the subversive power of The Quincunx, with an added dash of prophetic magic and fantastical extravagance. Glorious! * Sandra Newman, author of The Heavens and Julia *If you don’t read anything else this year make sure you read this. * BBC Radio London *Written with wit, invention and a luxuriantly gorgeous prose style. This is historical fiction that's larger than life and twice as much fun. * Guardian, Summer Books 2023 *
£16.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Last House Before the Mountain
Book Synopsis'Beautiful and heartbreaking ... I absolutely loved it' Monica Ali, Sunday Times Bestselling author of Love Marriage 'A poignant, captivating, beautifully woven family saga. As honest as Elena Ferrante, with the folkloric intensity of Téa Obreht' Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Exiles Maria and Josef live with their children in a valley in westernmost Austria. When the First World War breaks out and Josef is drafted into the army, Maria is left to provide for her family alone. Every day is a struggle against starvation, the harsh alpine climate and the hostile nearby villagers who see Maria as little more than a beautiful temptress out for the men left behind. But when a red-haired stranger arrives in the village, Maria feels happiness seep back into her life and she faces a choice whose consequences will affect the lives of her family for generations to come. Based on the internationally bestselling and award-winning Austrian novelist Monika Helfer's own family history, Last House Before the Mountain is a propulsive, haunting, multi-layered saga about love, family, and the hidden wages of war.Trade Review[Last House] is beautiful and heartbreaking, and readers will fall in love with Maria. It’s also a profound meditation on the stories we tell about ourselves, the stories others tell about us, how those stories are handed down the generations, and the effect of inherited narratives and memories on our lives. I absolutely loved it * Monica Ali, Sunday Times Bestselling author of Love Marriage *A poignant, captivating, beautifully woven family saga. As honest as Elena Ferrante, with the folkloric intensity of Téa Obreht, Last House Before the Mountain explores the ways we reconstruct our family histories in an attempt to understand who we are * Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Exiles, A Piece of the World, and Orphan Train *Helfer brings a great deal of nuance to her exploration of female desire and vulnerability, male power, and community division. * Publishers Weekly *This is a novel about what’s hidden and what happens when it is revealed ... What distinguishes Last House Before the Mountain from a hundred other family stories is its charm * Observer *Last House Before the Mountain by Monika Helfer is a masterclass in literary compression. In just 125 pages, Helfer brings a whole world of wonder, loss and deep, deep longing to indelible life * Laird Hunt, author of Zorrie *Monika Helfer powerfully transfigures the lives of a family who exist physically and emotionally at the edge of their society, as the flames of war reshape their shadowed world forever * David Park, author of Spies in Canaan *The whole, biographically inspired family drama tells of the greatest feelings we have: Love, anger, envy and grief * Meike Schnitzler, Brigitte *Every sentence resonates in hazy, indescribable beauty * Alexander Solloch, NDR Kultur *In Monika Helfer's novel, not only every word is right, but every syllable * schreiblust-leselust.de *A powerful, autofictional family epic * TOPMagazin *
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Pan Macmillan Secrets at Bletchley Park
Book SynopsisBorn in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Margaret Dickinson moved to the coast at the age of seven and so began her love for the sea and the Lincolnshire landscape. Her ambition to be a writer began early and she had her first novel published at the age of twenty-five. This was followed by many further titles including Plough the Furrow, Sow the Seed and Reap the Harvest, which make up her Fleethaven trilogy. She is also the author of The Buffer Girls and its sequel Daughters of Courage. Margaret is a Sunday Times top ten bestseller.
£20.00
Pan Macmillan Nothing Ventured
Book SynopsisNothing Ventured is the incredible and thrilling novel by the master storyteller and bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles and Kane and Abel, Jeffrey Archer.This is not a detective story, this is a story about a detectiveWilliam Warwick has always wanted to be a detective, and decides, much to his father’s dismay, that rather than become a barrister like his father, Sir Julian Warwick QC, and his sister Grace, he will join London’s Metropolitan Police Force.After graduating from university, William begins a career that will define his life: from his early months on the beat under the watchful eye of his first mentor, Constable Fred Yates, to his first high-stakes case as a fledgling detective in Scotland Yard’s Art and Antiques squad. Investigating the theft of a priceless Rembrandt painting from the Fitzmolean Museum, he meets Beth Rainsford, a research assistant at the gallery who he falls hopelessly in love with, even as Beth guards a secret of her own that she’s terrified will come to light.While William follows the trail of the missing masterpiece, he comes up against suave art collector Miles Faulkner and his brilliant lawyer, Booth Watson QC, who are willing to bend the law to breaking point to stay one step ahead of William. Meanwhile, Miles Faulkner’s wife, Christina, befriends William, but whose side is she really on?Nothing Ventured heralds the start of the William Warwick Novels, in the style of Jeffrey Archer’s number one Sunday Times bestselling The Clifton Chronicles: telling the story of the life of William Warwick – as a family man and a detective who will battle throughout his career against a powerful criminal nemesis. Through twists, triumph and tragedy, this series will show that William Warwick is destined to become one of Jeffrey Archer’s most enduring legacies.Continue the gripping series with Hidden in Plain Sight.
£25.50
Pan Macmillan A Midwinter Promise
Book SynopsisA Midwinter Promise by Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor is a dramatic story of loss, grief and the legacy of secrets. 'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' – Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.The pastA lonely and imaginative child, Julia loves her family’s beautiful and wild Cornish home with all her heart. But, marked by dark troubles, she enters her adult years determined to leave and seek a new beginning in London. It’s there she meets the handsome David. They fall in love but, when Julia becomes pregnant, even he can’t stop the terrible echoes of the past from ringing in her ears. The only sound to be heard above the noise is the old Cornish house, calling her home . . .The presentFor Julia’s adult children, Alex and Johnnie, the house hides the history of their family within its walls. For Alex, it is full of memories of her late mother. For Johnnie, it is the house – rightfully theirs after Julia's death – that was stolen. With their father now lying in a hospital bed, time is running out for Alex and Johnnie to uncover the secrets of what happened to their mother all those years ago. Can they discover the truth before the house closes its doors to them forever?
£9.25
Pan Macmillan The Square of Sevens: the stunning, must-read
Book Synopsis'A sprawling, exquisite, outright triumph. The Square of Sevens dazzles with heart, mystery and breathtaking detail. I doubt I’ll read a better book this year' — Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End'A sweeping Dickensian tour de force of a novel, The Square of Sevens is an immaculately researched piece of fiction with all the twists and turns of a fortune teller’s wheel, cementing the author’s place as the queen of modern Georgian literature' - Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of PandoraLaura Shepherd-Robinson's The Square of Sevens is an epic and sweeping novel set in Georgian high society, a dazzling story offering up mystery, intrigue, heartbreak, and audacious twists.‘My father had spelt it out to me. Choice was a luxury I couldn’t afford. This is your story, Red. You must tell it well . . .’A girl known only as Red, the daughter of a Cornish fortune-teller, travels with her father making a living predicting fortunes using the ancient method: the Square of Sevens. When her father suddenly dies, Red becomes the ward of a gentleman scholar.Now raised as a lady amidst the Georgian splendour of Bath, her fortune-telling is a delight to high society. But she cannot ignore the questions that gnaw at her soul: who was her mother? How did she die? And who are the mysterious enemies her father was always terrified would find him?The pursuit of these mysteries takes her from Cornwall and Bath to London and Devon, from the rough ribaldry of the Bartholomew Fair to the grand houses of two of the most powerful families in England. And while Red's quest brings her the possibility of great reward, it also leads into her grave danger . . .'Laura Shepherd-Robinson is a brilliant, brilliant writer, up there with CJ Sansom and Andrew Taylor' - James O'BrienPraise for Laura Shepherd-Robinson, author of Blood & Sugar and Daughters of Night'A page-turner of a crime thriller . . . This is a world conveyed with convincing, terrible clarity’ – C. J. Sansom, number one bestselling author of the Shardlake series'The best historical crime novel I will read this year' - Antonia Senior, The Times'Shepherd-Robinson would be advised to clear her shelves for future awards' - Financial Times'Here’s one where the pages turn all by themselves and the plot doesn’t let you go' - Diane Setterfield, bestselling author of Once Upon A RiverTrade ReviewLaura Shepherd Robinson is a brilliant, brilliant writer, up there with CJ Sansom and Andrew Taylor -- James O'Brien
£14.99
Pan Macmillan The Clockmaker's Daughter: A Haunting, Historical
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The House at Riverton and The Forgotten Garden, Kate Morton brings us her trademark mix of secrets, lies, and haunting, intricately layered mysteries. Set across the Victorian era and present day, The Clockmaker's Daughter is a perfect summer read.My real name, no one remembers.The truth about that summer, no one else knows.Summer, 1862. Abandoned as a child, Birdie grew up in the hands of a mysterious stranger, becoming by turns a thief, a friend, a muse and a lover. Shortly after her eighteenth birthday, she retreats with a group of artists to Birchwood Manor – a beautiful house on a quiet bend of the Upper Thames. The scene is idyllic but, one hot afternoon, a gunshot rings out. A woman is killed, another disappears, and the truth of what happened slips through the cracks of time.2017. Over one hundred years later, Birchwood Manor has welcomed many newcomers – but guards its secrets closely. That is, until another young woman is drawn to the house. And, as the mystery begins to unravel, we discover the stories of those who have passed through Birchwood Manor since that fateful day in 1862 . . .‘The Clockmaker’s Daughter is an ambitious, complex, compelling historical mystery with a fabulous cast of characters. This is Kate Morton at her very best’ – Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The NightingaleTrade ReviewThe Clockmaker’s Daughter is an ambitious, complex, compelling historical mystery with a fabulous cast of characters. This is Kate Morton at her very best -- Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The NightingaleBig houses, dark secrets and ruined lives all play their part in the latest from the bestselling Morton. The perfect book to curl up with as the evenings draw in. * i newspaper *This is an immersive, beautifully told story which was made to be devoured on a drizzly Sunday afternoon with a round of crumpets and a pot of tea * Red Magazine *Moving back and forth in time, Morton weaves her disparate stories together involving murder, theft, love and loss, secrets and lies. She’s a deft and consummate storyteller * Woman & Home *When it comes to epic and captivating novels, Kate Morton is up there with the best * Heat *A centuries-spanning epic * Metro *Morton knows how to eke out tantalizing secrets and drama * Sunday Telegraph (Australia) *The Clockmaker’s Daughter is packed with rich historical detail and seductive lyricism . . . An exciting, atmospheric reading treat that moves seamlessly through time and space, and ensures that Morton retains her place in the pantheon of much-loved historical novelists * Lancashire Evening Post *
£8.99
