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.
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HarperCollins Desert God
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Exiles
Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROPTIONED FOR TELEVISION BY BRUNA PAPANDREA, THE PRODUCER OF HBO''S BIG LITTLE LIES“A tour de force of original thought, imagination and promise … Kline takes full advantage of fiction — its freedom to create compelling characters who fully illuminate monumental events to make history accessible and forever etched in our minds. — Houston ChronicleThe author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Orphan Train returns with an ambitious, emotionally resonant novel about three women whose lives are bound together in nineteenth-century Australia and the hardships they weather together as they fight for redemption and freedom in a new society. Seduced by her employer’s son, Evangeline, a naïve young governess in early nineteenth-century London, is discharged when her pregnancy is
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Witches of New York
Book SynopsisA Buzzfeed Best Gift Book of the Year''A dark, atmospheric, and feminist story of three women in New York City''s Gilded Age, each determined to thrive in a society hell-bent on keeping them down, and using their coven to do so. ''BuzzfeedINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERRespectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply. New York in the spring of 1880 is a place alive with wonder and curiosity. Determined to learn the truth about the world, its residents enthusiastically engage in both scientific experimentation and spiritualist pursuits. Séances are the entertainment of choice in exclusive social circles, and many enterprising women''some possessed of true intuitive powers, and some gifted with the art of performance''find work as mediums.Enter Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St. Clair. At their humble teashop, Tea and Sympathy, they provide a place for whispered confessions, secret cures, and spiritual assignations for a select society of ladies, who speak the right words and ask the right questions. But the profile of Tea and Sympathy is about to change with the fortuitous arrival of Beatrice Dunn.When seventeen-year-old Beatrice leaves the safety of her village to answer an ad that reads Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply, she has little inclination of what the job will demand of her. Beatrice doesn''t know it yet, but she is no ordinary small-town girl; she has great spiritual gifts''ones that will serve as her greatest asset and also place her in grave danger. Under the tutelage of Adelaide and Eleanor, Beatrice comes to harness many of her powers, but not even they can prepare her for the evils lurking in the darkest corners of the city or the courage it will take to face them.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Bakers Secret
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HarperCollins A Fine Summers Day Large Print An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Moriarty
Book Synopsis“Anthony Horowitz throws down the gauntlet in his infernally clever Sherlock Holmes pastiche.” — Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book ReviewThe game is once again afoot in this thrilling mystery from internationally bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, sanctioned by the Conan Doyle estate, that explores what really happened when Sherlock Holmes and his arch nemesis Professor Moriarty tumbled to their doom at the Reichenbach Falls.Horowitz’s nail-biting novel plunges us back into the dark and complex world of detective Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty—dubbed the Napoleon of crime” by Holmes—in the aftermath of their fateful struggle at the Reichenbach Falls.Days after the encounter at the Swiss waterfall, Pinkerton detective agent Frederick Chase arrives in Europe from New York. Moriarty’s death has left an immediate, poisonous vacuum in the criminal underworld, and th
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Goodnight from London
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc BenHur A Tale of the Christ Harper Perennial
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc In This Grave Hour
Book SynopsisA female investigator every bit as brainy and battle-hardened as Lisbeth Salander. — Maureen Corrigan, NPR''s Fresh Air, on Maisie DobbsThe thirteenth installment in Jacqueline Winspear''s enormously popular New York Times bestselling mystery series. As Britain declares war on Germany, the indomitable Maisie Dobbs stumbles on the deaths of refugees who may have been more than ordinary people seeking sanctuary on English soil.Sunday September 3rd 1939. At the moment Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain broadcasts to the nation Britain’s declaration of war with Germany, a senior Secret Service agent breaks into Maisie Dobbs'' flat to await her return. Dr. Francesca Thomas has an urgent assignment for Maisie: to find the killer of a man who escaped occupied Belgium as a boy, some twenty-three years earlier during the Great War.In a London shadowed by barrage balloons, bomb shelters an
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Irish Girl The
Book SynopsisThe Irish Girl was previously published as The Girl in the Castle.Ireland. The early twentieth century.Two girls on the cusp of womanhood. A nation on the brink of war.Read their story — and see why JOJO MOYES says that Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. Born on the ninth day of the ninth month in the year 1900, Kitty Deverill grows up in Castle Deverill, on the sunning green ghills of West Cork, Ireland — the same place her ancestors have always dwelled. She isn''t fully Irish, as the son of the local veterinarian likes to tease her; but this doesn''t stop Kitty and Jack O''Leary from falling in love...Bridie Doyle, daughter to Castle Deverill''s cook, cherishes her friendship with Kitty. Yet she can’t help dreaming of someday having wealth, having glamour, having... more. And when she discovers Kitty''s
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Golden Wolf
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wicked Redhead
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Labyrinth of the Spirits
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The City of Brass Daevabad Trilogy
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Unsheltered
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Learning to See
Book SynopsisRenaming herself Dorothea Lange she is soon the celebrated owner of the city’s most prestigious and stylish portrait studio and wife of the talented but volatile painter, Maynard Dixon.By the early 1930s, as America’s economy collapses, her marriage founders and Dorothea must find ways to support her two young sons single-handedly.Trade Review“Historical fiction fans will gobble up Hooper’s novel and be left with the satisfied feeling that they have lived through much of the 20th century with Dorothea Lange.” — Publishers Weekly “Hooper makes me not only feel for Lange, but also wish I could call her up like her friend, Imogen [Cunningham], and tell her I’m coming over for a visit.” — Forbes “Hooper excels at humanizing giants....seamlessly weaving together the time, places and people in Lange’s life...For photo buffs and others familiar with her vast body of work, reading the book will be like discovering the secret backstory of someone they thought they knew.” — Washington Post “A fascinating and sometimes surprising introduction to a woman known for her iconic photographs but not her eventful life.” — Library Journal “Hooper deftly balances the fascinating historical fabric of the novel with the personal life of its complicated protagonist. What results is a vivid and deep story that will send the reader to the internet seeking more.I give it my highest recommendation.” — Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of Fallen Beauty and Hemingway’s Girl “Elise Hooper’s Dorothea Lange is magnetic!...This is a winning novel from the first page.” — Devin Murphy, national bestselling author of The Boat Runner and Tiny Americans “Written with grace, empathy, and bright imagination, LEARNING TO SEE gives us the vivid interior life of a remarkably resilient woman. Dorothea Lange’s story is about passion and art, love and family, but also about the sacrifices women make—and have always made—to illuminate the truth of the world.” — Danya Kukafka, National Bestselling author of Girl in Snow “Gorgeously written with exquisite historical detail, Learning to See is a fascinating tale of one remarkable woman’s life. Told with the same precise prose and terrific nuance as her stunning debut, The Other Alcott, Elise Hooper proves once again that she’s a masterful storyteller.” — Lisa Duffy, author of The Salt House “A powerful and timely view of America told through the lens of Dorothea Lange, a fascinating woman whose photographs shone a light on the nation’s forgotten and abandoned...Detailed and thoroughly immersive, Learning to See grips the reader and highlights an important period in American history.” — Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana “Hooper does an admirable job at condensing a multitude of decades and careers into an immensely entertaining and page-turning novel.” — Historical Novel Society “Her adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s, a milieu too little appreciated today [...] The Other Alcott comes alive in its development of the relationship between Louisa and May.” — New York Times, Sunday Review of Books “More than ever, we need books like this – in celebration of a woman overlooked by history, one whose story helps shed light on our own contemporary search for love, identity and meaning.” — Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The House Girl “To read this book is to understand why the women behind Little Women continue to cast a long shadow over our imaginations and dreams. Hooper is a writer to watch!” — Elisabeth Egan, author of A Window Opens
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Boardwalk Summer
Book SynopsisIn this new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Dowry, two young women two generations apart discover the joy and heartbreak of following their dreams. Aspiring Hollywood actress Violet makes a shocking choice in 1940, and seventy years later, Mari sets out to discover what happened on that long ago summer.Santa Cruz, Summer 1940: When auburn-haired Violet Harcourt is crowned Miss California on the boardwalk of her hometown, she knows she is one step closer to her cherished dream: a Hollywood screen test. But Violet’s victory comes with a price—discord in her seemingly perfect marriage—and she grapples with how much more she is willing to pay.Summer 2007: Single mother Marisol Cruz lives with her parents in the charming beach cottage that belonged to her grandfather, Ricardo, once a famed performer on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Drawn to the town’s local history and the quaint gazebo where her grandparents danced beneath the stars, Mari sells raffle tickets at the Beach Boardwalk Centennial Celebration, and meets Jason, a California transplant from Chicago.When Mari discovers the obituary of Violet Harcourt, a beauty queen who died too young, she and Jason are sent on a journey together that will uncover her grandfather’s lifelong secret—his connection to Violet—a story of tragedy and courage that will forever transform them.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Promise Large Print
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HarperCollins Publishers Angel in a Devils Arms The Palace of Rogues 2
Trade Review"Long finds that delectable sweet spot with Angel in a Devil’s Arms, welcoming us all to the cozy warmth of the Grand Palace on the Thames with the peculiar blend of humor and pathos she writes with such aplomb." — Entertainment Weekly "Deploying her usual perfectly calibrated mix of irresistibly dry wit and superbly nuanced characterization, RITA Award-winning Long adds another winner to her Palace of Rogues series with this lushly sensual, exquisitely emotional, and gracefully written tale about two people desperately trying not to fall in love with each other." — Booklist (starred review)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Tattooist of Auschwitz
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Other Windsor Girl
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A fascinating portrayal of Princess Margaret and the many scandals that surround her...Full of glamour, intrigue, and with delicious glimpses of the wider royal family, The Other Windsor Girl is a delight. Perfect for fans of The Crown.” — Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter “In The Other Windsor Girl, Georgie Blalock immerses the reader in the delightfully intimate and scandalous royal circle of Princess Margaret and her set. Beautifully written, compulsively readable, and brimming with delicious drama, Blalock’s novel illuminates the private side of the British royal family.” — Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana “The Other Windsor Girl is a compelling novel about the late Princess Margaret...Fans of The Crown will lap this up!” — Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife “The Other Windsor Girl is a unique look at the outrageously mercurial Princess Margret and her inner circle, as seen through the eyes of her lady-in-waiting, the Honorable Vera Strathmore...Fans of The Crown and all things royal will devour this richly researched novel.” — Renée Rosen, author of Park Avenue Summer “An effervescent cocktail of a read, The Other Windsor Girl gives readers a scintillating glimpse into the fast life of the British post-war aristocracy as well as a peek behind the scenes when certain royals were behaving less than royally. A must-read for fans of The Crown!” — Stephanie Thornton, author of American Princess “The Other Windsor Girl is royally romantic, glamorous, and sexy...A must-read for royal-watchers and fans of The Crown." — Kerri Maher, author of The Kennedy Debutante "...Blalock explores a creative interpretation of Margaret’s familiar, unhappy story..." — Washington Post "A must-read for royal enthusiasts." — Toronto Star “A well-written novel… a portrait of a remarkable, if fictional, friendship.” — Historical Novel Society “…A wonderfully written combination of two seemingly different characters who bond over their similarities. A great read about a “lesser known” royal from a perspective we don’t normally see.” — Girly Book Club “…A fascinating glimpse into Princess Margaret's life and is perfect for fans of The Crown.” — Confessions of a Book Addict “(An) up-close view of the equally beloved and reviled Princess Margaret.” — Booklist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Forever and a Day
Book SynopsisA spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, Forever and a Day is the story of the birth of a legend in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera that takes the reader to the very beginning of James Bond’s illustrious career and the formation of his identity.M laid down his pipe and stared at it tetchily. “We have no choice. We’re just going to bring forward this other chap you’ve been preparing. But you didn’t tell me his name.”“It’s Bond, sir,” the Chief of Staff replied. “James Bond.”The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time. One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand. It’s time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Stranger in the Lifeboat
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HarperCollins The Third Daughter
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Talia Carner ably illuminates a little-known piece of history: the sex trafficking of young women from Russia to South America in the late 19th century. Thoroughly researched and vividly rendered, this is an important and unforgettable story of exploitation and empowerment that will leave you both shaken and inspired.” — Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris “Rich with historical detail and evocative prose, The Third Daughter by Talia Carner fictionalizes the shocking true history of young Jewish girls who were trafficked into prostitution in Buenos Aires. I was blown away by this impeccably researched and beautifully written novel. An unforgettable story of strength and survival.” — Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of In Another Time “Inspired by [Carner’s] passion for justice for women worldwide…Recommended for its complex characters and a story based on a little-known part of history.” — Library Journal "Complex....A valuable contribution to our understanding of a difficult era." — Hadassah Magazine
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HarperCollins His Secret Mistress A Logical Mans Guide to Dangerous Women Novel
Book SynopsisAt the Logical Men’s Society—an exclusive bachelor’s club—brandy flows like water, bawdy stories abound, and a gentleman tempted to marry is always persuaded to reconsider .Trade Review"Maxwell (If Ever I Should Love You) provides a brave heroine whom readers will root for in love and life in this first book of a new series...readers looking for an unconventional Regency romance should give this a try." — Library Journal “I love Cathy Maxwell!” — Julia Quinn
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Game of Fear
Book SynopsisUSA Today BestsellerIn this newest installment of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling series, Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge is faced with his most perplexing case yet: a murder with no body, and a killer who can only be a ghost.Spring, 1921.Trade Review“Excellent…Todd has rarely been better at creating a creepy atmosphere to enhance [a] nuanced exploration of human darkness. Rutledge remains one of today’s most fully rounded mystery leads.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A Game of Fear continues the high standards readers have come to expect from Todd. It is a testament to both authors’ considerable talents, and a wonderful tribute to the late Caroline Todd.” — South Florida Sun-Sentinel “[A Game of Fear] continues the adventures of one of the more complicated and unique protagonists in a series you will ever find, which makes for a rich blend of history and intrigue." — Book Reporter “A superior example of crime fiction, a haunting exploration of war and its legacies and a sterling reaffirmation of its authors’ humanity, A Game of Fear offers escapist pleasures—including a breathless climax—while simultaneously eliciting thought on intellectual and moral issues.” — Fredericksburg Freelance-Star “The novel is written with a gentle familiarity, drawing the reader in to a detailed portrayal of characters with their own needs and personal history in habiting a world that recent literature has brought into focus for the 21st century reader. Recommended.” — Historical Novel Society “Each of Charles Todd’s engrossing novels about Scotland Yard Insp. Ian Rutledge, set post-World War I, puts a spotlight on often forgotten details about the Great War. It’s this minutia that illustrate the war’s effect on the characters and the region . . . Charles Todd are experts at subtly drawing parallels to 21st century concerns. The Great War ended more than a century ago but Ian’s personal issues and his investigations are relevant today.” — Florida Sun Sentinel on A Fatal Lie “A Fatal Lie provides an excellent book with which to walk into Rutledge’s pursuit of crime and determination to make things right . . . Those who value similar portrayals of place as character—as in Louise Penny’s Three Pines, for instance—will treasure A Fatal Lie and its Welsh backdrop. As a police procedural, also, the book’s persistent untangling of motive, means, and opportunity provides an instant classic for this mystery genre, along with an intriguing exploration of the heart’s effects on the mind.” — New York Journal of Books “Fans of the series will want Todd’s latest historical mystery.” — Library Journal on A Fatal Lie “[A] very captivating and page-turning mystery.” — Fresh Fiction on A Fatal Lie “This is the type of classic-style mystery that we have grown to love from Charles Todd, and it never fails to deliver.” — BookReporter.com on A Fatal Lie "This is a series, written by a mother-and-son team under the Charles Todd pseudonym, that shows no signs of slowing down. As always, this one combines crisp plotting with stylish prose. Ideal for historical-mystery devotees." — Booklist on A Divided Loyalty “Todd once and for all establishes the shell-shocked Rutledge as the genre’s most complex and fascinating detective.” — Entertainment Weekly “It is an intense ride to take . . . but one that is well worth it.” — Book Reporter on A Divided Loyalty “Ian’s resilience and his complex persona continue to make him an endearing character. And Todd, the mother-and-son writing team of Caroline and Charles Todd, continue their superior storytelling.” — Florida Sun Sentinel on A Divided Loyalty “The investigation and its ultimate destination are gripping.” — Kirkus Reviews on The Black Ascot “You’re going to love Todd.” — Stephen King "The melancholy tone that distinguishes the Rutledge series is a reminder that war never ends for the families and friends of lost loved ones. It just retreats into the shadows.” — New York Times Book Review “Their ability to make a century-old time and place feel as real as today is beautifully showcased in the latest Rutledge novel, and series fans should not miss it.” — Booklist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Painting the Light
Book SynopsisIda, meanwhile, has left her love for painting behind.It comes as no surprise to Ida when Ezra is hours late for a Thanksgiving dinner, only to leave abruptly for another supposedly urgent business trip to Boston.Trade Review"An atmospheric, character-driven story of a young woman’s struggle at the turn of the 20th century. . . . In Ida, Gunning has created a captivating personality. This is one that lingers well after the final page is turned." — Publishers Weekly “Gunning vividly evokes the volatile weather rolling in off the Atlantic and the rustic farming life of the time. Hardships that are a sea-change from Ida’s privileged past are balanced with breathtaking natural beauty…As Ida deals with the dark weight of tragedy in her life and the mysteries [her husband] left behind, she experiences moments of disappointment and love, joy, and accomplishment. One constant is her thirst for independence as she learns the secret to painting the light and finding her place in the world.” — Booklist “Ida Pease remains in the memory as the luminous portrait of a rebel outcast in the tradition of Thomas Hardy’s Bathsheba Everdine in Far from the Madding Crowd and Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter… But although life looks bleak for while, Ida’s growing intimacy with Martha’s Vineyard and her growing ability to capture its light-filled essence help her come to terms with the loss of her innocence and trust. Ultimately, she harvests both personal fulfillment and artistic sustenance from her new existence. In the process, she discovers infinite possibilities for her creative growth, which is immensely important not only for her development as an artist, but as an independent and creative woman in the modern age.” — Historical Novel Society “Sally Cabot Gunning’s compelling novel, Painting the Light, doesn’t just get the colors of Martha’s Vineyard right, but her prose gets every nuance in the complex relationships surrounding Ida, the protagonist.” — Martha’s Vineyard Times “The author does a fine job developing characters, right down to the minor ones, giving the reader insight into the hard life of farming and an appreciation of dreams that might or might not be realized.” — Jersey's Best “Gunning’s writing is elegant, the period details exact.” — USA Today on MONTICELLO “Well researched and beautifully written, this captivating novel tells the remarkable story of Thomas Jefferson’s daughter caught up in two families’ secrets. Highly recommended.” — Paulette Jiles, New York Times bestselling author of News of the World on MONTICELLO “If The Widow’s War identified Sally Gunning as a masterful new voice in historical fiction, Bound confirms her place as one of the very best in the field . . . Her Satucket novels are destined to become classics.” — Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author “[A] highly researched and gracefully presented novel . . . [with] both muscle and drive.” — Booklist on MONTICELLO “[A] brilliant exploration. . . . Highly recommended as an engrossing tale of a strong woman in tumultuous times, with deftly interwoven historical details that make her trials all the more authentic.” — Library Journal on MONTICELLO “Cabot shines in her descriptions of colonial life, in her fictionalized rendition of Ben Franklin’s charismatic personality and wide-ranging intellect, but especially in interpreting Franklin the man through Anne, a fully-realized, memorable character. It is Anne who brings imagined reality’s magic to the narrative. Intriguing historical fiction; a laudable interpretation of colonial life.” — Kirkus Reviews on BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S BASTARD
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
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HarperCollins The Third Daughter Large Print
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HarperCollins The Trackers
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Mountain and Varina, a stunning new novel that paints a vivid portrait of life in the Great DepressionHurtling past the downtrodden communities of Depression-era America, painter Val Welch travels westward to the rural town of Dawes, Wyoming. Through a stroke of luck, he?s landed a New Deal assignment to create a mural representing the region for their new Post Office.A wealthy art lover named John Long and his wife Eve have agreed to host Val at their sprawling ranch. Rumors and intrigue surround the couple: Eve left behind an itinerant life riding the rails and singing in a western swing band. Long holds shady political aspirations, but was once a WWI sniper?and his right hand is a mysterious elder cowboy, a vestige of the violent old west. Val quickly finds himself entranced by their lives.One day, Eve flees home with a valuable painting in tow, and Long recruits Val to hit the road with a mission of tracking her down. Journeying from ramshackle Hoovervilles to San Francisco nightclubs to the swamps of Florida, Val''s search for Eve narrows, and he soon turns up secrets that could spark formidable changes for all of them.In The Trackers, singular American writer Charles Frazier conjures up the lives of everyday people during an extraordinary period of history that bears uncanny resemblance to our own. With the keen perceptions of humanity and transcendent storytelling that have made him beloved for decades, Frazier has created a powerful and timeless new classic.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mustique Island
Book SynopsisTrade Review“If you’ve ever wanted to slip into a picture by Slim Aarons, renowned photographer of elites on continuous vacations, now is your chance. McCoy’s gorgeous novel takes place on the Caribbean island of Mustique in the 1970s, a getaway for Princess Margaret.” — Washington Post, a Noteworthy Book pick for May "Historical fiction lovers will luxuriate in a trip to Mustique Island, Sarah McCoy’s latest novel about a 1970s enclave, and a mother and her daughters who find their new beginnings there. McCoy’s created a big-hearted, enchanting gem." — Laura Dave, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me "I am utterly charmed by the characters, the writing, the sunshine, and the way Sarah McCoy seamlessly blends fact and fiction. Mustique Island is an immersive delight and a welcome ray of light." — Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author of Sister Stardust “Glamorous, scandalous, and wholly immersive in a way that will keep you turning pages long after the sun has set, Mustique Island is a captivating story of mothers and daughters told with adventurous spirit and heart. Toss this in your beach bag and your summer reading is set.” — Steven Rowley, bestselling author of The Guncle "Though sun-drenched and frequently frothy, McCoy’s...underlying tale of women-in-crisis who claw their way back to strength carries sobering messages about the importance of family loyalty and resiliency." — Booklist "Readers will embrace Sarah McCoy's heartfelt, thoughtful story of mothers and daughters, desire and identity amid the circus life of Mustique Island that asks the questions: what do we owe one another, and what do we owe ourselves?" — Therese Anne Fowler, bestselling author of A Good Neighborhood "As soon as I opened this gorgeous novel and sailed with Willie May to the picture-perfect island of Mustique, I was entranced. A moving exploration of the bonds of love and motherhood, Mustique Island is my new favorite Sarah McCoy novel...and the best book I've read this year. Pair this novel with a Pink Lady cocktail--made with roselle hibiscus, ginger, and cloves--for a blissful, literary escape." — Amanda Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Two Wars and a Wedding
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HarperCollins The Man in the Brown Suit
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mrs Lincolns Sisters Large Print
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Strangers in the Night
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra’s wildly rocky relationship in Strangers in the Night exposes the cinematic glitz of Hollywood’s golden age alongside Tinseltown’s darker underbelly. Readers craving a story that’s glamorous and deliciously dishy won’t be able to turn these pages fast enough!" — Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl "Heather Webb gets under the skin of two of the brightest stars showbiz ever produced, and takes us inside their tempestuous, compulsive, alcohol-fueled love story. Crackling with sexual tension, and full of insight about the pressures of mega-stardom, this is a spicy and addictive page-turner." — Gill Paul, USA Today bestselling author of The Manhattan Girls “Strangers in the Night is a gorgeously written, impeccably researched historical novel that delves into both the glamour and darkness of old Hollywood, as it details the passionate and tumultuous epic love story of Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra. By turns sexy and heartbreaking, beautiful and volatile, I loved this fascinating peek behind the curtain of a real Hollywood love affair.” — Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools "Heather Webb has set a new standard in historical fiction by writing a story that was so engaging that I forgot I was reading a book and not actually embodying the characters. Legendary stars Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner come alive under her deft handling of their tumultuous and passionate relationship and will leave readers feeling like they've leapt from the page into living, breathing people that they know. A lifelong fan of the famous crooner, my own music listening will forever be quite impacted by Webb's captivating book." — Camille di Maio, bestselling author of The Memory of Us "Author Webb grabs hold of the reader and does not let go. Told in intimate first-person chapters from both Ava’s and Frank’s viewpoints, their many spats, breakups, and reunions feel honest yet not overdone... Altogether, a rousing and well-done, probably mostly true, romantic novel." — Historical Novels Review "This page-turning fictionalized tale explores the tumultuous love story of two legends, from the atmospheric highs that catapulted them into the limelight to the shocking lows that threatend to rip them apart." — BookBub “A sexy read.” — Montecito Journal "This biographical historical fiction tells their love story with an amazing cast of characters. This book...should not be missed." — Beyond the Bookends
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HarperCollins Pay Dirt
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ines of My Soul
Book Synopsis“Powerfully evocative. . . . Allende is at her best here; spinning words like spells, enthralling the reader with surreal visions of the New World.”— NewsweekA passionate epic of love, freedom, and conquest, based on historical events, from the New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits and A Long Petal of the Sea.Though she was born into poverty, Inés Suárez, a seamstress in sixteenth-century Spain, embodies the same restless hope and opportunism that fuels her nation’s conquest of the Americas.Learning that her shiftless husband has vanished, Inés uses his disappearance to embark on her own adventure. It is a journey will lead her to Pedro de Valdivia—a conquistador who becomes the first royal governor of Chile—and to a love that not only changes her life but the course of history.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Four Weeks of Scandal
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Strong heroines, sexy heroes, delicious stories. Make Megan Frampton your next read!” — Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author "An easy, trope-y romance that feels original and entirely winsome." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “[A] charming combination of steamy, funny, and warmhearted…Frampton combines the best elements of classic Regency with contemporary touches.” — Kirkus Reviews on A Wicked Bargain for the Duke "Downright titillating." — Cosmopolitan on Tall, Duke and Dangerous “Sparkling…[Never Kiss a Duke] bursts with delightful banter, restorative supporting characters who dance off the page, and plenty of steamy interludes and tantalizing yearning.” — Entertainment Weekly “Megan Frampton’s Never Kiss a Duke is a delightful mixture of warmth, wit, humor, and sensuality that had me reading late into the night.” — Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author "This series opener promises more fun to come." — Publishers Weekly "Frampton (Never a Bride, 2019) could give Scheherazade a run for the money when it comes to crafting a compelling tale, and the superbly written first entry in her historical romance Hazards of Dukes series is another brilliant confection composed of equal measures dazzlingly droll wit and deliciously sexy romance." — Booklist "A captivating second in the Hazards of Dukes series (after Never Kiss a Duke). Frampton deftly handles heavy subjects of abuse and neglect without ever losing the light of her characters’ spirits or tamping down the steamy, slow-burn romance... Will enthrall readers of Eva Leigh’s Union of the Rakes series." — Library Journal
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Marmee
Book SynopsisTrade Review“In this dazzling portrait of a woman who has long been lingering in the pages of Little Women, Margaret March comes to vivid life in Marmee. With an authentic and inviting voice, Sarah Miller brings Marmee into our hearts and lives. Here we see the other side of the story, here we meet a woman who must make impossible choices with people she loves fully. Marmee carries her own secrets and sharp edges in a story that will sweep you away and leave you wishing for more.” — Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea “Enthralling … In Miller’s admirable hands, Marmee is heart-warming, sometimes heart-rending, but never cloying. Fans of Little Women will love this book almost as much; those who do not care for Alcott’s novel may find in Marmee a far more emotionally complex and satisfying portrait of family love and generosity in a politically realistic setting.” — Historical Novels Review "Finally one of literature’s most beloved mothers gets her moment to shine. Through careful research and charming prose, Sarah Miller’s devotion to Little Women is apparent on every page of this heartwarming novel. Readers may come to Marmee out of nostalgia, but they’ll discover a timely and inspiring novel about a resilient and strong-willed woman navigating a turbulent era to create a better world for her daughters." — Elise Hooper, author of Angels of the Pacific and The Other Alcott “A master of historical fiction, Miller forges Caroline Ingalls into a formidable, complex pioneer woman, and adult fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series will delight in this portrayal of ‘Ma.’ Beguiling, pulse-pounding historical fiction.” — Kirkus Reviews on Caroline “Peeling back the layers of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie series allows Miller to reveal the real Caroline Ingalls, Wilder’s mother. Not to be missed by Wilder’s grown-up fans or those who enjoy historical fiction about the settling of the American West in the late 1800s.” — Library Journal on Caroline “Through assured prose, Miller puts us in those conversations, showing us the fear and uncertainty behind Wilder’s implacable, unflappable ‘Ma,’ but also her strength and devotion to her husband and children... this is a stunning novel. Miller’s research is impeccable and her writing exquisite.” — Historical Novels Review, Editors’ Choice on Caroline “I was entertained, transported, and inspired by Sarah Miller’s Caroline. Each passage was written with so much care and love, I now can’t imagine reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s series without a copy of Caroline close at hand.” — New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray “Readers who grew up cherishing the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder will find much to savor in Caroline...Full of lyrical descriptions of the wild beauty of the Kansas countryside, Caroline is a well-researched and thoughtful look at the inner life of one of America’s most famous frontier women.” — BookPage “Comforting, inspiring and beautifully written, Caroline is a precious addition to the story of the Ingalls family but stands on its own as a testament to the spirit, grit and courage that built America.” — Mary Jane Clark “Now, Miller draws her [Caroline Ingalls] onto center stage, gifting readers with a beautiful portrait of a remarkable, true pioneer. This is a beautiful tribute to a mother and a family who followed their dreams and a tale that is as uplifting and real as the original Little House books.” — RT Book Reviews on Caroline
£14.30
HarperCollins Mary Jane A Novel
Book SynopsisA week after Mary Jane starts, the rock star and his movie star wife move in.Over the course of the summer, Mary Jane introduces her new household to crisply ironed clothes and a family dinner schedule, and has a front-row seat to a liberal world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll (not to mention group therapy).Trade Review"Delightful...Blau is a deft hand with comic juxtaposition and domestic fantasy. She keeps it light, she keeps it moving and she’s got terrific visuals...You can watch the movie in your mind. Lady Gaga as Sheba? I’m already casting it." — New York Times Book Review "I LOVED Jessica Anya Blau’s novel. Mary Jane is about an oppressed teenager being given a jolt of life and joy by an eccentric found family of therapists, a child, a rock star and a movie star in the 1970s....If you have ever sung along to a hit on the radio, in any decade, then you will devour Mary Jane at 45rpm." — Nick Hornby "I dare you to find a more winning novel than Jessica Anya Blau’s Mary Jane. Filled with humor and sharpness and so much light, this book introduces an amazing cast of characters, all so unique and finely observed, held together by the clarity of Mary Jane’s voice. It evokes those rare moments when your world is on the precipice of change, almost a dream, and how thrilling it is to push your way toward something new." — Kevin Wilson "Blau’s intelligent, witty novel captures the essence of the ’70s with humor and immensely appealing characters. Highly recommended." — Library Journal (starred review) "Blau’s coming-of-age charmer will hit all of the nostalgia notes." — Parade "MARY JANE is that rare thing: An utterly charming, absurdly delightful novel that also makes you think deeply about the world around you. Jessica Anya Blau's clear-eyed wit reminded me of Curtis Sittenfeld and Laurie Colwin, and, of course, Jane Austen." — Joanna Rakoff, author of My Salinger Year “The experience of reading Jessica Anya Blau’s Mary Jane is a lot like eating quality candy: super enjoyable, crazy good. I am sad to have finished it.” — Marcy Dermansky "A serious book packed with funny moments and a lot of heart." — Boston Globe "A charming and poignant tale of desire, image, Americana, and chosen family." — Booklist "This novel is a week at the beach with rock stars, it’s a three-part harmony at a kitchen table, it’s finding a family where you fit in. Jessica Anya Blau is a smart, generous, sensitive storyteller, and Mary Jane is a loving, sexy, funny, and beautiful book." — Gabriel Brownstein, author of The Open Heart Club “Jessica Anya Blau is one of the funniest writers--EVER. No one captures the oddities, joys --and yes--the pain--of modern life with such frankness, humor and sly-witted style.” — ZZ Packer, author of Drinking Coffee Elsewhere "Both poignant and tremendously funny...unendingly charming and fun." — Shelf Awareness "Wonderful...A tale of clashing cultures and a slow awakening of ideas, hope and beliefs, this is one of those novels you’ll be so glad to lose yourself to. It’s also perfect for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld's books – and we can give it no higher praise…" — Stylist (UK)
£19.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Better Luck Next Time
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Thousand Ships
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLERAn NPR Best Book of the Year“Gorgeous.... With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism, Natalie Haynes gives much-needed voice to the silenced women of the Trojan War.”—Madeline Miller, author of CirceShortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, a gorgeous retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the many women involved in its causes and consequences—for fans of Madeline Miller.This is the women’s war, just as much as it is the men’s. They have waited long enough for their turn . . .This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all . . .In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen.From the Trojan w
£15.30
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Address Unknown
Book SynopsisA rediscovered classic and international bestseller that recounts the gripping tale of a friendship destroyed at the hands of Nazi Germany In this searing novel, Kathrine Kressmann Taylor brings vividly to life the insidious spread of Nazism through a series of letters between Max, a Jewish art dealer in San Francisco, and Martin, his friend and former business partner who has returned to Germany in 1932, just as Hitler is coming to power.Originally published in Story magazine in 1938, Address Unknown became an international sensation. Credited with exposing the dangers of Nazism to American readers early on, it is also a scathing indictment of fascist movements around the world and a harrowing exposé of the power of the pen as a weapon.A powerful and eloquent tale about the consequences of a friendship—and society—poisoned by extremism, Address Unknown remains hauntingly and painfu
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc World Gone by
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Womens March A Novel of the 1913 Woman
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£24.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beasts of a Little Land
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Things Past Telling A Novel
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Ancient, blind Maryam Priscilla Grace is one of the tenacious survivors of the ugly practice of slavery. . . . Williams’s lively plotting takes her heroine from the Caribbean lair of a group of Black pirates to the fields of Virginia’s plantation country. Maryam will succeed in having a family, although not as she imagined it. Above all, she will break free of her chains, both ‘the iron kind and the kind that wrapped themselves around your thoughts.’ ” — New York Times Book Review “Momma Grace’s story is often a brutal one, but it’s full of adventure and romance, courage and resilience. It’s no apologia for slavery but a moving portrait of its fully human victims.” — Kirkus Reviews Emotionally satisfying...Williams offers vivid descriptions. A remarkable character portrait. — Publishers Weekly Maryam’s story is one of tenacity and resistance, through actions both everyday and extraordinary, and her struggle for survival is inspiring. Readers who enjoy Lalita Tademy will be drawn into this vividly imagined novel. — Booklist “This is a truly character-driven novel that explores how people define themselves, the creation of family and home, and the importance of memory and language. . . . Fans of historical epics won’t be able to put this book down.” — Historical Novel Society “This is one of those novels that, once you’re used to the storytelling, makes your surroundings melt away. Start it, and Things Past Telling will be a book well-read.” — Bookworm Sez “This big-hearted, authentic portrayal of both friendship among middle-aged women and the mother-daughter bond will appeal to fans of Terry McMillan.” — Booklist on The Secret Women “The Secret Women is . . . a moving examination of the complexities of motherhood and the strength of female friendship." — Kirkus Reviews
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Actual Star
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£20.69
