Historical romance

Book SynopsisHe ruined her reputation-now he's the only one who can save itFor exactly one season, Lady Charlotte Wentworth played the biddable female the ton expected-and all it got her was society's mockery and derision. Now she's determined to be in charge of her own future. So when an unwanted suitor tries to manipulate her into an engagement, she has a plan. He can't claim to be her fiancé if she's engaged to someone else. Even if it means asking for help from the last man she would ever marry.Ethan, Viscount Amesbury, made a lot of mistakes, but the one he regrets the most is ruining Lady Charlotte's reputation. Going along with her charade is the least he can do to clean the slate and perhaps earn her forgiveness. Pretending to be in love with the woman he's never forgotten is easy. What isn't easy is convincing her to give him a second chance.

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Book SynopsisPretty Woman meets the Bridgertons in this witty, vivacious historical take on 90s romcoms by USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard: "Refreshing, steamy, and stocked with characters you don't normally get to see in the genre-a must-read author"-Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling authorLord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart-or make promises it can't keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual-and alluring-solution . . . Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over.Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win . . . but only if they're willing to risk their hearts.

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Book SynopsisWhen a group of Kansas women start a Frauenverein, a benevolent society devoted to aiding widows and orphans, life changes for more than just the hurting people they seek to help in this heartwarming romance inspired by historical events—from the bestselling author of Freedom’s Song.With classes paused for the planting season, Alexandertol’s schoolteacher Augusta Dyck is glad for some meaningful work to occupy her time. She even knows exactly who their town’s benevolence society should help first: quiet, reserved widower Konrad Rempel and his young twin sons.Konrad Rempel, however, is adamant that he doesn’t want help. His boys are mischievous but good-hearted. And though Konrad may be struggling, he doesn’t want anyone else sticking their nose in and telling him what his sons need. Or what he needs.For her part, the charity’s founder Martina Krahn is relieved to have a reason to spend time outside her unhappy home. It even occurs to her that she may, through her work, encounter a boy in need of a family and so find a son for her husband since they have no children of their own.Augusta, Konrad, and Martina each have deep needs and desires, and each imagines how they should be met: by reaching out or by being left alone. But God, indeed, knows best. Will the competing agendas of Alexandertol’s residents prevent them from receiving God’s help? Or will the members of this small Mennonite community find the answers to their prayers in the very last place they expect—in one another?

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Book Synopsis1816: Napoleon has at last been defeateed, but victory brings no peace to the English.The cost of war strikes deep into the country- there is a raging inflation, discharged soldiers join the ranks of the unemployed, wages tumble and the bread price soars- and hungry men are easily stirred to protest.Amid this turbulence, Heloise and James stand guard over Morland Place- for its spirit as much as its fortunes- when a tragic accident strikes at the very heart of the family, taking one person on whom they all depend. On top of this, a devastating scandal brings the Morland name into the glare of public notoriety, so that Sophie and Rosamund are forced to learn the difference between real love and its enticing but dangerous illusion.

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Book SynopsisBRIDGERTON meets MOULIN ROUGE in this sexy, heartwarming and unputdownable opposites-attract Regency!''A gorgeous, captivating Regency romance'' SOPHIE IRWIN''A smart story, compelling writing and a big smile on any reader''s face when they finish, I''m sure'' JODI ELLEN MALPASA mistress cannot marry for love...As one of the famous Preece sisters, Kitty is the most sought-after courtesan in London. But with the vicious Duke of Gillingham scaring away any man who looks her way, securing a new arrangement with a wealthy gentleman will be no easy feat. Kitty''s only hope to find someone suitable is through her loyal and cherished friend, the Reverend Sidney Wakefield.Sidney has devoted his life to the church, but it was never by choice. He is a writer and Kitty his muse. As he is roped into Kitty''s plotting, he begins to realise that protecting her from the malevolent Duke comes at a price - Trade ReviewIn George's irresistibly sexy Regency, a fiery courtesan must outwit a devilish duke, and a tender-hearted clergyman stands ready to fight for his true love. Kitty and Sid break the mould - I adored every scintillating page * Jessica Bull *What a joy it was to read! I don't think I've ever rooted for a hero in a novel like I rooted for Sidney. And Kitty was just the right amount of feist and fire. Loved her! A smart story, compelling writing and a big smile on any reader's face when they finish, I'm sure. * Jodi Ellen Malpas *

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Book SynopsisA moving family drama set during WW1, The Oyster Girl by Margaret Pemberton follows the lives of three very different families.

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Book SynopsisEVERY CANVAS HOLDS A SECRET . . .''GRIPPING'' JILL MANSELL''TENSE AND THRILLING'' NATASHA LESTER''INTRIGUES AND ENTHRALS'' KATE QUINN''A TOUR DE FORCE'' GILL PAULPARIS, 1940.Three years ago, talented art restorer Sophie fled to Paris to escape the horrors of the Nazi regime. But now, with her beloved adoptive city under occupation, Sophie is forced to work at the renowned Jeu de Paume, restoring the art ruthlessly stolen from Jewish families.Fabienne was a rising star of the glamorous Parisian art scene, until the Nazis put a stop to her craft. Mourning the loss of her husband, she''s a shadow of her former self - until her estranged sister-in-law Sophie arrives at her door with a stolen painting in hand. The two women embark on a treacherous plan: to save stolen artwork by replacing it with skilful forgeries, right under the watchful eyes of the Nazis. But just how long can they sTrade ReviewA tense and thrilling tale of wartime art thefts, the bond of friendship and lost loves . . . The two women at the center of the story have the kind of heart, courage and compassion that makes you cheer for them and worry for them in equal measure. You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough -- Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris SecretThe Paris Deception deceives, intrigues, and enthrals -- Kate Quinn, bestselling author of The Rose CodeThe Paris Deception is gripping, dramatic and packed with fascinating detail about the intricacies of art restoration and the theft of great paintings during WW2 . . . an involving read about love, trust and heart-stopping bravery. -- Jill Mansell, bestselling author of Should I Tell You?The Paris Deception immerses readers in the oppressive atmosphere of Occupied Paris, as two courageous women scheme to save masterpieces . . . Bryn Turnbull is a natural storyteller and her prose sparkles with all the fizz of vintage champagne. A tour de force! -- Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret WifeAn impressive and meticulously researched reworking of one of the greatest scandals in art history, Bryn Turnbull's novel and her cast of engaging characters had me gripped from beginning to end. -- Sarah Steele, author of The Schoolteacher of Saint-MichelThe Paris Deception is an engrossing tale filled with art, intrigue, and champagne. Turnbull has gifted readers with a complex heroine they can't help cheering for in the end -- Kaia Alderson, author of Sisters in ArmsThe Paris Deception is a moving and intimate look at two sisters-in-lawwhose friendship has fractured as the Second World War exacts its catastrophic moral, physical and emotional toll . . . Another thought-provoking, impressively researched and richly realized work from one of Canada's best historical fiction authors. -- Natalie Jenner, USA Today bestselling author of The Jane Austen SocietyTurnbull effectively combines fascinating background on winemaking and art restoration and forgery with plenty of wartime suspense . . . This will be a page-turning delight for anyone who loves tale of women in the resistance, especially Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale * Booklist *The Paris Deception is a thrilling, often heartbreaking story of smuggled art and incredible female bravery set in Nazi-occupied Paris and the beautiful champagne country. The characters are deftly portrayed and the attention to detail makes this a fascinating and gripping read -- Annie Lyons, bestselling author of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett

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Book SynopsisA proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. When danger closes in, Catherine discovers a man of immense passion and he discovers a woman of immeasurable courage.

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Book SynopsisIf you like Philippa Gregory, you will love this vibrant and captivating historical page-turner from multi-million copy and international bestselling author Jean Plaidy - the perfect blend of history with romance and drama.''Full - bloodied, dramatic, exciting'' - THE OBSERVER''Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of characterization has become one of the country''s most widely read novelists.'' - THE SUNDAY TIMES''It is hard to better Jean Plaidy . . . both elegant and exciting'' - DAILY MIRROR''Excellent. Jean Plaidy really knows how to bring history to life.'' -- ***** Reader review''Great, exciting. Couldn''t put down'' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************In the aftermath of the bloody Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor has seizedTrade ReviewPlaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama * New York Times *Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of charaterization has become one of the country's most widely read novelists. * The Sunday Times *Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting * The Obsever *One of England's foremost historical novelists * Birmingham Mail *It is hard to better Jean Plaidy . . . both elegant and exciting * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisThe exquisitely-researched standalone prequel series to Dorothy Dunnett''s revered Lymond Chronicles, following the ancestors of Francis Crawford of Lymond in Continental Europe.To Lie With Lions is Book Six in The House of Niccolo series.-----------------------------''We are going to the Westmann Isles. We are going to tamper with Nature, defy law and cheat pirates. We are going to sail the stiffening ocean to Iceland.''It is 1471 and Nicholas de Fleury has confounded the Lions of Europe - the courts of England, France, Burgundy, Venice and Cyprus. The very future of the continent hinges on the fate of his bank, the enigmatic House of Niccolo.Yet Nicholas'' attention appears to lie elsewhere. Having overcome the schemings of his wife, Gelis, he now seeks a truce. He looks north to the lands of ice and fire, and new treasure to wrestle from the hands of rivals.And, in Edinburgh, there is a play to perTrade ReviewPraise for Dorothy Dunnett -- - * - *A storyteller who could teach Scheherazade a thing or two about pace, suspense and imaginative invention -- - * The New York Times *Marvellous, breathtaking -- - * The Times *A masterpiece of historical fiction -- - * Washington Post *One of the greatest tale-spinners since Dumas -- - * Cleveland Plain Dealer *Lashings of excitement, colour and subtlety -- - * The Times *Vivid, engaging, densely plotted - are almost certainly destined to be counted among the classics of popular fiction -- - * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisThe exquisitely-researched standalone prequel series to Dorothy Dunnett''s revered Lymond Chronicles, following the ancestors of Francis Crawford of Lymond in Continental Europe.The Unicorn Hunt is Book Five in The House of Niccolo series.-----------------------------''Rich, newly wed, with a palatial banking house, a busy fleet, a small army, why should Nicholas vander Poele choose to travel to Edinburgh?''That is the question on everyone''s lips in the Autumn of 1468 - especially those of his enemy, Simon de St Pol of Kilmirren, who seeks nothing less than the destruction of the House of Niccolo and its cunning head.But Nicholas soon proves that there are very good mercantile reasons for expanding his trading empire into the north. They also help to conceal his attempts to discover the true father of the child his vengeful wife insists is not his own.From Scotland to the Tyrol, Cairo to Cyprus, NichTrade ReviewPraise for Dorothy Dunnett -- - * - *A storyteller who could teach Scheherazade a thing or two about pace, suspense and imaginative invention -- - * New York Times *Marvellous, breathtaking -- - * The Times *A masterpiece of historical fiction -- - * Washington Post *One of the greatest tale-spinners since Dumas -- - * Cleveland Plain Dealer *Lashings of excitement, colour and subtlety -- - * The Times *Vivid, engaging, densely plotted - are almost certainly destined to be counted among the classics of popular fiction -- - * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis''A whole Gothic world had come to grief . . .''Beautiful Lady Brenda Last lives at Hetton Abbey, a crumbling Gothic monstrosity that is her husband Tony''s pride and joy. Bored and restless after seven years of marriage, she drifts into an affair with a worthless young socialite. Abandoning the country for the glamorous yet shallow London scene, Brenda imagines divorce will bring happiness. Instead she and Tony feel lost and isolated - victims of the wreckless times in which they live . . .Trade Review“A vicious, witty novel.” —New York Times “Waugh’s technique is relentless and razor-edged…By any standard it is super satire.” —Chicago Daily News“The most mature and the best written novel that Mr. Waugh has yet produced.” —New Statesman & Nation “A story both tragic and hilariously funny, that seems to move along without aid from its author…Unquestionably the best book Mr. Waugh has written.” —Saturday Review

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Book SynopsisHer innocent heart trampled and torn, lovely Georgina Anderson dressed as a cabin boy and stowed away on the ship Maiden Anne bound for America in search of her long-lost fiancé.But instead she found rakish Captain James Malory, the handsome ex-pirate who was the black sheep of a proud English family. James had won many women but had never lost his heart...until he came up against the tempestuous Georgina, and the tidal wave of their passion threatened to engulf them both.Trade ReviewDelicious, sexy, historical romance with a clever twist * Booklist *First-rate romance * New York Daily News *High-quality entertainment. The charm and appeal of her characters are infectious. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisIn a moment of recklessness Gervase Tregarth, sixth Earl of Crowhurst, swears he''ll marry the next eligible lady to cross his path. However, after years engaged in secret service to the Crown, he knows the importance of an escape route - the lady must be compatible in every way, or there will be no wedding. Cloistered at his ancestral castle in Cornwall, with no suitable woman for miles, Gervase never expects he''ll have to fulfil his pledge. That is, until he meets his neighbour, the deliciously appealing Madeline Gascoigne.Despite his reservations, Gervase finds himself irrepressibly drawn to Madeline, luring her into his arms and, ultimately his bed. From their very first kiss, he discovers that the headstrong and independent Madeline is no meek country miss, they are definitely compatible - and that the fire between them will burn well beyond that first seduction...

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Book SynopsisDorothy Richardson is existing just above the poverty line, doing secretarial work at a dentist''s office and living in a seedy boarding house in Bloomsbury, when she is invited to spend the weekend with a childhood friend, Jane. Jane has recently married a writer who is on the brink of fame. His name is H.G. Wells, or Bertie, as they call him. Bertie appears unremarkable at first. But then Dorothy notices his grey-blue eyes taking her in, openly signalling approval. He tells her he and Jane have an agreement which allows them the freedom to take lovers, although Dorothy can tell her friend would not be happy with that arrangement. Not wanting to betray Jane, yet unable to draw back Dorothy free-falls into an affair with Bertie. Then a new boarder arrives at the house- beautiful Veronica Leslie-Jones-and Dorothy finds herself caught between Veronica and Bertie. Amidst the personal dramas and wreckage of a militant suffragette march, Dorothy finds her voice as a writer.Trade ReviewLouisa Treger’s earnest, carefully researched first novel spotlights a neglected pioneer of 20th-century literature: Dorothy Richardson * Washington Post *The Lodger is an evocative, beautifully written first novel. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Louisa Treger conjures up her characters and the turbulence of an era when women were fighting for emancipation with conviction. Dorothy Richardson's journey to finding her own literary feet through her illicit relationship with the novelist H.G. Wells is moving and revealing. A very accomplished debut novel. -- Lucinda RileyA gripping debut about creativity, forbidden passions and what happens when you break the rules. Dorothy Richardson is a heroine for our time -- Daisy GoodwinTreger’s writing flows easily and the book is impeccably researched, making this an enjoyable read. * Kirkus Reviews *Treger certainly whets the appetite to know more of the real-life "Lodger" - and to add Pilgrimage to the reader's wish-list. * The Jewish Chronicle *Louisa has managed to make not one, but two author gods, completely human, and thus more relatable. It really is an exceptional novel. * Women 24 *

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Book SynopsisCousin Bette (1846) is a novel by French author Honoré de Balzac. Part of Balzac’s La Comédie humaine sequence, the novel is recognized as being the author’s last fully-realized work, and features several characters who appear elsewhere throughout his legendary series. It has inspired several film and television adaptations, as well as earned comparisons to Shakespeare’s Othello and Tolstoy’s War and Peace. The novel focuses on the life and exploits of Bette Fischer, a 42-year-old woman whose bitterness at remaining unmarried—despite several proposals by men she deemed unworthy—drives her to ruin the reputations and lives of her extended family. After rescuing the young sculptor Wenceslas Steinbock from suicide, Bette develops a complex affection for the man. When he falls in love with Hortense, the daughter of Bette’s cousin Adeline, she hatches a plan to gain revenge for this perceived personal slight. She recruits the young and beautiful Valérie Marneffe—an unhappily married woman—to seduce Adeline’s husband, Baron Hector Hulot, whose uncontrolled desires and extensive vanity both test his family’s loyalty and stretch their finances to the furthest possible limit. Cousin Bette is an intense psychological drama and character study that burns with the fire of Balzac’s critique of French society. While exposing the depths of human immorality—particularly where money is made the center of personal relationships—Balzac manages to remind us that what makes us human is not what drives us apart, but the lengths to which we will go to cultivate love despite our basest impulses. To read Cousin Bette is to observe the hopes, flaws, and desires of the people of nineteenth century France, but to ultimately judge ourselves. This final masterpiece of Honoré de Balzac is a testament to the skill and dedication of one of history’s finest literary minds. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Honoré de Balzac’s Cousin Bette is a classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Book SynopsisA seafaring journey is the second chance for a lady and the last chance for a marquess in a thrilling novel about rebellious love, secrets, and danger by USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell.Perpetually unattached Lady Cassia McQuoid has accepted her fate as a spinster. But how can she be expected to lead a life confined to drawing rooms and royal balls when there’s a vast, exciting world to explore? Cassia can find but one solution: she masquerades as a thrill-seeking lad and stows away on a ship bound for open waters. Adventure awaits. So does notorious privateer Nathaniel Ellsby.Nathaniel doesn’t want to be the Duke of Roxburghe. Instead, the second-born son relishes his freedom to do as he pleases: pursuing enemy ships in service of the war effort. But when his older brother dies, Nathaniel embarks on one last mission before he fulfills his ducal duties with an arranged marriage. That’s the intention, at least—until he discovers that his woefully green deckhand is a fetching but vulnerable woman in disguise.Nathaniel’s new mission is to protect Cassia from the perils of the sea, both above and below the water, by sharing the close confines of the captain’s quarters. As roiling emotions turn to love, Nathaniel and Cassia realize the greatest risks—to the Crown, to their futures, and to the heart—still lie ahead.

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Book SynopsisIn February 1887, Caitriona Wallace and Émile Nouguier meet in a hot air balloon, floating high above Paris - a moment of pure possibility. But back on firm ground, their vastly different social strata become clear. Cait is a widow who because of her precarious financial situation is forced to chaperone two wealthy Scottish charges. Émile is expected to take on the bourgeois stability of his family's business and choose a suitable wife. As the Eiffel Tower rises, a marvel of steel and air and light, the subject of extreme controversy and a symbol of the future, Cait and Émile must decide what their love is worth.Seamlessly weaving historical detail and vivid invention, Beatrice Colin evokes the revolutionary time in which Cait and Émile live - one of corsets and secret trysts, duels and Bohemian independence, strict tradition and Impressionist experimentation. To Capture What We Cannot Keep, stylish, provocative and shimmering, raises probing questions about a woman's place in that world, the overarching reach of class distinctions and the sacrifices love requires of us all.Trade ReviewWinter in 19th-century Paris is wonderfully evoked and Beatrice Colin's prose is suitably mesmerising for this rather beautiful love story. * The Times *A hugely satisfying, romantic and evocative read. * Woman & Home *Colin is a talented literary engineer. * Washington Post *To be in Paris to witness the construction of the Eiffel Tower is a magnificent occasion...This exquisitely written, shadowy historical novel will appeal to a wide variety of readers, including fans of the Belle Époque. * Library Journal (starred review) *Colin has a sure hand with the atmospheres of both cities and with the mores and dress of the period, and she manages to continually raise the stakes for her characters without ever resorting to melodrama. A novel of soaring ambitions, public and private. * Kirkus Reviews *A must-read for every fan of Paris, for every fan of the fight for love against the odds, and for every fan of great and deeply satisfying storytelling. * David Gillham, bestselling author of CITY OF WOMEN *To Capture What We Cannot Keep is reminiscent of the Paris it so beautifully, hauntingly brings to life: it's romantic, moving and memorable. * Chris Bohjalian, bestselling author of MIDWIVES *A compelling story of love constricted by the demands of separate social classes. Told against the splendidly absorbing background of the building of the Eiffel Tower, it emerges as fresh and different. A captivating read. * Kate Alcott, bestselling author of THE DRESSMAKER *

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Book SynopsisAnother Poor Relation has to resort to genteel thievery to make end meet - but she gets much more than she bargains for!Cut off by her own relations, pretty, dainty widow Eliza Budley must visit some other family manor to purloin expensive baubles. Happily, the rich Marquess of Peterhouse is in his dotage and wouldn't know a relative from a bedpost, so Eliza is sent to play the imposter.But things do not go as planned and Eliza is met by the new Marquess - wickedly handsome, and with all his wits about him. And somehow Eliza finds herself confessing her bluff to him and he in turn is much taken with her daring and charm - but can he fall in love with such a scheming widow from the world of trade? Time for the other Poor Relations to get involved and help these confused lovers!

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Book SynopsisA case of mistaken identity is transformed into a case of true love!As usual, the poor relations are in need of money to finance the hotel and this time it is up to Colonel Sandhurst to come to the rescue. After coming across Sir Randolph's daughter Frederica, who is running away to escape an awful marriage to Lord Bewley, the Colonel devises a plan to force Sir Randolph to settle his six month outstanding hotel bill and save Frederica from her terrible fate.The clever plan is thwarted when Lord Bewley shows up at the drop point instead of Sir Randolph, and the poor relations must make a deal with Lord Bewley in order to get their money... and keep Colonel Sandhurst out of gaol!

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Book SynopsisA huge international bestseller, this heartbreaking tale of a tiny Italian village during two World Wars will stay with you forever.Among the olive groves and vineyards of southern Italy, a boy and a girl are born, moments apart. Far away in the trenches of World War I, their fathers have just died. Now all the men in Vitantonio’s family have been wiped out – all twenty-one. All except him.Growing up together, war seems far away for the two children. But Vitantonio’s mother will do anything to protect her son from the curse of death that seems to hang over the family – and so she tells a lie. It is a lie that will bind Vitantonio and Giovanna, the girl who shares his birthday, together over the years. But as the clouds of another war begin to gather on the horizon, it may ultimately drive them apart...Trade ReviewThis novel is crying out for a movie adaptation * El Periodico de Catalunya *Masterfully portrays life in the south of Italy during the first half of the twenty-first century * Blog Propera Parada Cultura *A beautiful book that will deliver huge satisfaction * Blog Abrir un Libro *

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Book SynopsisIn the dead of night, with blood on her hands, she made her escape. Accused of murder, Alejandra flees her home, escaping to the southern edge of Spain, where she faces a life of poverty and destitution. Seduced by the power of the rich and the anonymity that waits across the water in Tangier, Ale makes a bid for a new start. But it will come at a cost: a life of deception. Because Ale's new friends want to know what she is running from, they want to know who she is and whether they can trust her.Fifty years later, a young American writer wanders the streets of Tangier, searching for inspiration. When he stumbles across a trace of Ale's life, he finds himself tangled in a story of scandal, love and danger that has not yet reached its end.

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'An exquisite tale of intrigue and dark secrets' LISA JEWELL'A gripping atmospheric read' RUTH WAREA GRIPPING HISTORICAL WHODUNNIT ON THE SEAS DRIPPING WTH HIGHSMITH-ESQUE GLAMOUR, INTRIGUE AND MURDER**********England, September 1939Former chambermaid Lily Shepherd boards a cruise liner for a new life in Australia and is plunged into a world of cocktails, jazz and glamorous friends. But as the sun beats down, long-hidden secrets begin to surface. As tension mounts in the enclosed space of a liner at sea, it's soon clear a killer is on board ...**********Readers are totally gripped by DANGEROUS CROSSING:***** 'Full of luxurious and decadent detail, bringing the five-week sea voyage from England to Australia bursting to life'*****'I enjoyed every single page. Rich, evocative and intriguing from start to finish'*****'Delicious, dark and completely compelling'Also try Rachel Rhys' other unputdownable historical mysteries: A FATAL INHERITANCE and ISLAND OF SECRETS****Coming soon by Rachel Rhys*** MURDER IN BLACK ROCK CASTLE

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Book SynopsisA STUNNING, ATMOSPHERIC NOVEL SET IN 1940S SOUTH OF FRANCE. YOUR PERFECT ESCAPIST READ. 'Perfect. Both gripping and dripping with glamour' RED MAGAZINE ONLINE __________ London 1948: Eve Forrester is trapped in a loveless marriage, in a gloomy house, in a grey suburb. Out of the blue, she receives a solicitor's letter. A wealthy stranger has left her a mystery inheritance but in order to find out more, she must travel to the glittering French Riviera. Eve discovers her legacy is an enchanting villa overlooking the Mediterranean sea and suddenly, life could not be more glamorous. But under the heat of the sun, all is not as it seems. Now, Eve must unlock the story behind her surprise bequest - before things spiral out of control... A Fatal Inheritance is an intoxicating story of glamour, intrigue and desire, set against the razzle-dazzle of the French Riviera. ______________________ 'Utterly tantalising' DINAH JEFFRIES 'GLORIOUS! Hugely enjoyable escapism. I enjoyed it ENORMOUSLY.' MARIAN KEYES What readers are saying about Fatal Inheritance: ***** 'One to savour and enjoy and be utterly immersed in.'***** 'This book captured my attention from the first page.'***** 'A wonderful story of beauty, mystery and finding yourself.' RACHEL RHYS' NEW NOVEL, ISLAND OF SECRETS IS AVAILABLE NOWTrade ReviewRachel Rhys’ atmospheric novel mixes glamour with tantalising intrigue – and a dark hint of dread * Daily Mail *An atmospheric, page-turner * DAILY MIRROR *Deliciously intoxicating * HEAT *Rachel Rhys should be on everyone’s summer reading list * CLARE MACKINTOSH *With a dash of Agatha Christie and a nod to Zelda Fitzgerald, Rachel Rhys' historical mystery is simply gorgeous. The late 1940s Cote d'Azur setting is a character in its own right - one that will have you yearning to sip a gin fizz while watching the sun sink into the Mediterranean * KATE RIORDAN *I am racing though this delicious thriller set on the French Riviera in 1948. Rachel Rhys really is a natural successor to Patricia Highsmith. Out July, put it on preorder now so you don’t forget. * SARRA MANNING *Deadly secrets, dazzling sunshine - utterly seductive. This book is a total joy * LUCY DAWSON *Atmospheric, totally absorbing and joyfully original * JANE FALLON *Utterly enthralling; Rachel Rhys brilliantly evokes the shabby glamour and bruised hearts of the post-war Riviera, where everyone has a secret to hide. I adored it. * JANE CASEY *I absolutely loved this book. All the intrigue of Agatha Christie with the intelligence of Barbara Vine in the most glamorous of settings. Rhys writes like an exotic dream! * LIZ NUGENT *Public service announcement; this book deserves to be massive. Can’t tell you how hard and fast I fell for it. A stunningly beautiful, page turning feast of a novel * COLETTE MCBETH *Who doesn't dream of a letter from a solicitor informing them of something that is in their interest? When Eve sets off for the South of France to discover what lies in wait, she finds filmstars, roues, drunken writers and a disaffected housekeeper - the perfect recipe for a glorious post-war thriller. A wonderful bouillabaisse of glamour, greed, revenge and romance as Eve fights to escape a loveless, bloodless marriage and find her true self. As chic as Chanel with a hint of Christie, A Fatal Inheritance will be on all the best-dressed sun-loungers this summer. * VERONICA HENRY *Rachel Rhys wove a spell over me with this book and whisked me away to the glitz of 1940s French Riviera. Sumptuous and hugely compelling, Rhys is a master of dialogue and observation and her characters crackle with life.Utter bliss. * AMANDA JENNINGS *Fizzing with glamour and secrets, I adored this gorgeous novel. An absolute stunner in every way, it had me captivated from beginning to end * JENNY ASHCROFT *I had to make myself slow down when reading this delicious, thrilling novel, because I didn’t want it to end. If Daphne Du Maurier had been writing about the Cote D’Azur instead of Cornwall, she couldn’t have done it better. Absolutely superb. * CASS GREEN *I raced through this and absolutely love it. What a cleverly woven plot, with intriguing characters and great period atmosphere! It made me want to drop everything and rush out to live there, in a house as similar to Villa la Perle as I can possibly find. * GILL PAUL *This atmospheric and intriguing novel will transport you to a glamorous – and deadly sun-baked world * Irish Times *TOP HOLIDAY READS - A Fatal Inheritance bears all the hallmarks of a golden age mystery as Eve is swept into a glittering world that sees her rubbing shoulders with Hollywood film stars and famous authors ... When events threaten to take a deadly turn, she must race against the clock to uncover the truth. * The Herald *An exquisite and shimmering read. I completely lost myself in Rhys’s lovingly evoked 1940s French Riviera and was gripped by the slow-burn mystery. An essential summer read! * LISA JEWELL *The perfect literary beach-read; both gripping and dripping with glamour. Rachel Rhys is a natural successor to Patricia Highsmith. * Red Online *SUMMER READING PICK -- Nina Pottell * PRIMA *JULY'S BEST NEW BOOKS: A dissatisfied wife receives a mysterious bequest, setting her off on a journey filled with excitement and danger * Stylist *Rachel Rhys really knows how to keep you guessing. As the mystery plays out she throws in a dash of romance to go along with the perfect evocation of the decadent time and place. You need this on your sun lounger this summer. * Sunday People *Amid the sun and glamour, there's skulduggery afoot in this perfect poolside book. * Red Magazine *With dreamlike descriptions of the Cote d'Azur and the dark underworld of those who live there, it is an addictive page-turner. The perfect summer holiday read. * The Lady *[A] high-octane, heart-pounding read. * Good Housekeeping *A transporting golden-age infused mystery caper * Sunday Times *This atmospheric page-turner is filled with intrigue, death-defying encounters, smooth talking charmers and even has a larger-than-life Hollywood movie star .. a fabulous summer read * Daily Express *

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Book Synopsis'A heart-breaking love story from a great new voice' SagaAustralia 1945. Until now Kate Dowd has led a sheltered life on her family's sprawling sheep station but, with her father's health in decline, the management of the farm is increasingly falling to her.Kate is rising to the challenge when the arrival of two Italian POW labourers disrupts everything – especially when Kate finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Luca Canali.Then she receives devastating news. The farm is near bankrupt and the bank is set to repossess. Given just eight weeks to pay the debt, Kate is now in a race to save everything she holds dear.Trade ReviewOver the course of one year, Kate finds a strength and defiance she never knew she had in this fascinating debut novel * Red Magazine *A story of survival and forbidden love, this hooks you in from the atmospheric first pages, and will have you rooting for the feisty heroine * Sunday Mirror *A heart-breaking love story from a great new voice -- Sue Price * Saga *A novel about endurance and a stubborn will to survive, it is written with passion and intensity that is hugely attractive -- Elizabeth BuchanThis sweeping epic set in rural New South Wales is about love, family and testing your mettle -- and it's compulsively readable. Just the thing for those lazy summer days * Marie Claire Australia *Full of moral dilemmas, brutality, and humanity, this is a terrific first novel that illuminates and unknown corner, while creating characters who can and cannot change their minds * Frances Fyfield, judging the 2018 McKitterick Prize *An easy-to-read tale of Australian rural life and family drama ... Rhoades paints a vivid picture of the Australian bush, the strict social code, snobbery and racism -- Sue Barraclough * Irish News *Full of fine descriptions and multi-faceted characters, this is a convincing portrayal of life in 1940’s outback Australia and an engaging read * Choice *The descriptions of life on a 1940s Australian sheep station are authentic, as are all the characters that inhabit this often confronting landscape... Its honesty and truth shine through on every page, and it deserves the highest recommendation * Historical Novels Review *Be immersed in the harsh, rugged romance of the Aussie bush, thanks to a wonderful new voice in literary rural fiction * Australian Women's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAll that Dora Riley wants is her husband home safe for Christmas… The Nightingale Hospital, London, 1944: With her husband Nick away fighting, Dora struggles to keep the home fires burning and is put in charge of a ward full of German prisoners of war. Can she find it in her heart to care for her enemies? Fellow nurse Kitty thinks she might be falling for a German soldier, whilst Dora’s old friend Helen returns from Europe with a dark secret. Can the women overcome their prejudices and the troubles of their past to do their duty for their country?Trade ReviewThe new Nightingales Christmas novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Nightingales Under the Mistletoe. Set during the Second World War.All that Dora Riley wants is her husband home safe for Christmas… The Nightingale Hospital, London, 1944: With her husband Nick away fighting, Dora struggles to keep the home fires burning and is put in charge of a ward full of German prisoners of war. Can she find it in her heart to care for her enemies? Fellow nurse Kitty thinks she might be falling for a German soldier, whilst Dora’s old friend Helen returns from Europe with a dark secret. Can the women overcome their prejudices and the troubles of their past to do their duty for their country? * from the publisher's description *A must for fans of Call the Midwife or for anyone who enjoys stories set on the home-front in WW2 * Frost Magazine *Compelling, emotional and as gripping as ever * Bookish Jottings *A lovely page-turner * Prima *

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Diney Costeloe, a young woman fights to save a treasured war memorial and uncovers a tragic story that reverberates from World War I to the present day. 'This is our secret, pet. You mustn't tell anyone about us planting this tree for dad. It's our secret.' 1921. In the sleepy village of Charlton Ambrose, eight ash trees stand as a timeless memorial to the men killed in the Great War. On a dark and chilly night, a ninth tree appears. Who planted it and why? And who was 'the unknown soldier' for whom it is marked? 2001. Eighty years later, the memorial is under threat from developers. Local reporter, Rachel Elliott, is determined to save it, and to solve the mystery of the ninth tree. The trail will take her into the dark heart of her own family history; to a great, but tragic, love; and to a secret that has been kept since the war to end all wars. Published in ebook as THE NURSES OF ST CROIX. What readers are saying about THE LOST SOLDIER: 'I didn't want it to end. It is beautifully written and pulls on every emotional string in our bodies' 'I loved reading this... Diney Costeloe is a fabulous author... I really felt as though I was living the story with the characters. I definitely recommend this book!' 'Diney Costeloe is an awesome writer, all her books are just wonderful and unputdownable'.Trade ReviewA powerful and moving account of the brutality of war itself -- Tony BennThis book bears powerful witness to a grave injustice -- Martin BellDiney Costeloe has tackled an important subject. We should never forget this terrible injustice -- John Humphrys

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Book SynopsisThe perfect read for Christmas, from bestselling author Nadine Dorries. 1950s Liverpool. Christmas is the most harrowing time of year for the nurses of St Angelus Hospital. A brilliant nurse secretly battling a fatal illness over Christmas... A starving baby boy abandoned in the freezing cold... A cruel, controlling mother, determined to block her daughter's nursing career at all costs... In the run up to Christmas, nurses Pammy and Beth are aiming to win the coveted national decorating competition for the St Angelus children's ward, but drama after drama threatens to upset their plans. Amid the hardship and poverty of 1950s Liverpool, only the humour and community spirit of nurses and patients will get the Angels through their toughest Christmas yet. What people are saying about CHRISTMAS ANGELS: 'It had everything from laughing out moments, to those times where tears were not far away' 'Nadine Dorries is an excellent story teller and her characters are so well written... Not many authors have that effect on me' 'I have enjoyed all The Lovely Lane series so far but for me this is the best one yet' 'In my opinion she can do no wrong and this latest book is just wonderful, such a heart warming story!'Trade ReviewIf you enjoy historical fiction full of heartwarming moments that keeps you glued to the pages look no further than this... Five sparkly festive stars from me: Christmas Angels is perfect reading material for this time of year' -- Ali the DragonslayerDorries writes about life and death in a beautiful honest way... The Lovely Lane books are true gems and Christmas Angels is another gorgeous story with an ending that moved me to tears... I highly recommend this series' * With Love for Books *I adore the Lovely Lane series and Christmas Angels may be the best yet... It's a great read for this festive time of year. Some parts will bring a tear to the eye. Others will have you laughing' -- Rachel BustinA heartwarming, heart-wrenching and captivating new novel... Christmas Angels is a wonderful story that touches the heart and tickles the funny bone' * Bookish Jottings *Touching, moving and heartbreakingly beautiful, Nadine Dorries puts the spotlight on community spirit at Christmas time in the most humble and poignant manner * The Writing Garnet *A beautifully written novel which had me totally absorbed from the start... I'm hoping there is another novel featuring the characters of Lovely Lane as I don't think I could tire of reading about them ever' * That Thing She Reads *Dorries will make you feel all of the emotions while underpinning it all with strong, intelligent characters that convey hope throughout * Books of All Kinds *A truly beautiful read which authentically demonstrates how high a hospital is held in esteem by the staff, patients and local residents * Reviewer Lady *The hospital, children, Christmas, and a close-living community provide a highly emotional backdrop to crises: medical, social and romantic. Readers engaging with this story will find some strands intriguingly left unresolved * Historical Novel Society. *

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Book SynopsisCan this orphan ever fulfil her nursing dreams...?After her mother's death, Dora is sent to live with her father and his other family. But the fact that Dora is mixed race and illegitimate see her treated as little more than a servant by her step-mother and half siblings. This doesn't stop the son of the house abusing his position and Dora finds herself on the streets and pregnant...Sent to the local workhouse, Dora's future looks bleak but she still dreams of a better life where she can help others as her late mother did with her herbal remedies. But can a girl from a workhouse ever achieve anything, let alone become one of Florence Nightingale's nurses?________________________________Make sure you've read all the books in the Workhouse series:1. Workhouse Orphans2. Workhouse Angel3. Workhouse Nightingale4. Workhouse GirlAnd don't miss Holly Green's new series about wartime nurses:1. Frontline Nurses2. Frontline Nurses On Duty3. Secrets of the Frontline Nurses

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Book SynopsisCan she follow her heart while doing her duty?A heartwarming saga following nurses during the First World War. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas's A Nightingale Christmas Promise, Lizzie Page's The War Nurses and Margaret Dickinson's The Poppy Girls.After training with the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, Leonora Malham Brown sets off to Europe with her new friend, Victoria, determined to do her bit for the war effort.The battlefield is a difficult place for a woman so Leonora cuts her hair short and swaps her skirts for trousers in order to better cope with the demanding duties of a frontline nurse. But concealing her true identity becomes more complicated when she meets the dashing Colonel Malkovic.Torn between keeping her secret and their blossoming friendship, Leonora must choose between her duty and her heart...A moving emotional wartime saga about brave nurses on the battlefield, based on an amazing true story.________________________________Make sure you've read all the books in the Frontline Nurses series:1. Frontline Nurses2. Frontline Nurses On Duty3. Secrets of the Frontline NursesAnd don't miss Holly Green's new series set in a Liverpool Workhouse:1. Workhouse Orphans2. Workhouse Angel3. Workhouse Nightingale4. Workhouse Girl

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Book SynopsisWhen war comes, friendship will see them through the tough timesAs the First World War rages on, Leonora has been separated from best friend Victoria as they both do their bit for the war effort by volunteering for the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. Despite the hardships of war, Leonora is delighted to be reunited with her sweetheart Colonel Malkovic.But her happiness is short-lived when she falls pregnant. When she finally plucks up the courage to tell him the news, tragedy strikes and he is reported missing in action. Leonora is forced to give birth on the battlefield and leave her baby behind, returning to England heartbroken and alone. In the toughest of times, she will need the support of her closest friends to get through. Can Leonora find happiness when the country is still at war?A moving emotional wartime saga about brave nurses on the battlefield, based on an amazing true story.________________________________Make sure you've read all the books in the Frontline Nurses series:1. Frontline Nurses2. Frontline Nurses On Duty3. Secrets of the Frontline NursesAnd don't miss Holly Green's new series set in a Liverpool Workhouse:1. Workhouse Orphans2. Workhouse Angel3. Workhouse Nightingale4. Workhouse Girl

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Book SynopsisPreviously published in ebook as The Daughter's ChoiceA charming and nostalgic World War II tale from the author of The Nursemaid's Secret and Bicycles and Blackberries, perfect for readers of Katie Flynn. 1934Following the death of her beloved mother, twelve-year-old Tess Rainbow cares for her brother and father. Until one day, when a small plane crashes near the Rainbow family business and everything is turned upside down. The pilot inside is the dashing young Moray Tann, the son of her father's sworn enemy . . .1940It's World War II and the Rainbow family leave their lives behind and move to a coastal Scottish airbase. Amidst the instability of her new life, Tess finds relief in writing. But this solace is quickly interrupted after an unexpected reunion with Moray. However, he's not the only one now vying for Tess's heart.Torn, she must choose between the family she cares so deeply for and her first true love. Will she follow her heart or her home? 'Reading a Sheila Newberry book is like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. You can feel the love and care put into every juicy morsel' Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family'I have long been a fan of Sheila Newberry's novels. I love their wonderful warmth and charm' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool

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Book Synopsis'Sun-soaked escapism' BestFor many years Colette has avoided returning to her homeland - the magical island of Belle-Île-en-Mer in Southern Brittany - afraid to confront the painful memories she left behind. She is living on the Cornish coast when she hears about her mother Thea's failing health and realises that the time has come for her to go home. But can Colette ever forgive Thea for what she has done?Despite Colette's wariness, romantic Belle-Île still fascinates her. She takes on the running of her mother's flower shop and makes friends with Élodie from the Old Lighthouse where Thea once worked as a nanny and with the enigmatic Étienne who shares Colette's mixed feelings about the island. As Thea opens up to her for the first time, Colette finds herself softening and being drawn back into the landscape of her past. But can Belle-Île also be a part of her future?The ghosts of that past still linger. What happened all those years ago and how did it cause the rift between mother and daughter? It becomes clear that the beauty of Belle-Île hides a devastating family secret - one that Colette is determined to unravel at any cost.Readers love Her Mother's Secret'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis'A beautifully written story of loss and love, Her Mother's Secret is Rosanna Ley at her best' My Weekly'A must-read' 5* reader review'A real emotional journey with surprising twists and turns' 5* reader review'Beautifully written' Heat'A magical escape' 5* reader review'Another jewel of a read from Rosanna Ley' 5* reader review'A real emotional journey with surprising twists and turns' 5* reader review'Ley is a master storyteller' 5* reader review'A truly heart-breaking, heart-warming story' 5* reader reviewTrade ReviewA beautiful holiday read * Candis *Beautifully written and gently captivating * Heat *A beautifully written story of loss and love, Her Mother's Secret is Rosanna Ley at her best * My Weekly *Her Mother's Secret is the ideal sunshine escape, a moving and magical story brimming with rich, lyrical descriptions * Lancashire Evening Post *A wonderfully descriptive and beautifully crafted tale about love, life and second chances, all with a gorgeous escapist setting. The perfect holiday companion * Heat on The Little Theatre by the Sea *Sun-soaked escapism * Best on The Little Theatre by the Sea *The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming * Candis on The Little Theatre by the Sea *Reading it will make you want to jump on the first flight out to Sardinia * Hello on The Little Theatre by the Sea *Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist * The Lady on Little Theatre by the Sea *An immersive holiday read that makes you want to reach for your sunglasses, a quiet spot and a long drink * Dorset Echo *

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Book SynopsisA DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON'T DIE.A sweeping and sumptuous historical epic from Hilary Jones. The 1918 armistice has ended the war in Europe. But as the 1920's roars to life, it is an age of social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts.Having shown courage and strength on the battlefield, Will and Grace are back in the UK and working at the cutting edge of modern medicine. At every turn they see a country in flux.Many of their contemporaries are following serious paths, committing to causes of the day – workers' rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland.Others seek refuge in more earthly and bohemian pleasures. But as young parents and practising medics, they have – more than anything – duties of care and compassion that cannot be ignored.The follow-up to Hilary Jones's acclaimed debut novel, Frontline, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer. ___________ PRAISE FOR DR HILARY JONES'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer'A story to get the heart racing' - Daily Express'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBETrade ReviewPRAISE FOR DR HILARY JONES: 'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' Jeffrey Archer 'My diagnosis is that Frontline is a story to get the heart racing' Daily Express 'An enthralling tale and Jones' medical expertise never gets in the way of the action' Daily Mirror 'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller, and Frontline is an utterly absorbing page-turner' Lorraine Kelly, CBE 'Frontline succeeded where (Sebastian Faulks') Birdsong failed; in actually making me cry' National Federation of Pensioners magazine 'This is an ambitious, sweeping epic of a story, visceral in its descriptions, and written with great insight and empathy' * Historical Novel Society *

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Book SynopsisAuthor shortlisted for the Romantic Novelist Association's 'The Romantic Saga Award 2023' for A Mother's WarNorth Yorkshire, September 1940. It's a year since war was first announced and the dangers are becoming all too real for Rosina Calvert-Lazenby and her courageous daughters. When Raven Hall is requisitioned by the army, Rosina must do all she can to protect her family home from the rowdy troops. After Rosina's burgeoning relationship with young sergeant Harry is interrupted as he's posted abroad, the arrival of an older officer who takes a keen interest in her could also spell trouble...Meanwhile, Rosina's fearless second daughter, twenty-year-old Evelyn Calvert-Lazenby, decides to join the Auxiliary Fire Service. Determined to help with the Blitz effort in London, she faces extreme danger. Two kind professional firemen, the Bailey brothers, take her under their wing to help protect and guide her. But with the bombings getting worse, there can be no guarantees...Who will be safe? How can Rosina protect all those she loves? And is love still possible with such high stakes? Praise for Mollie Walton: 'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive' Val Wood'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse'Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley'Great characters who will stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it' Miranda Dickinson

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Book SynopsisThe rise of the mills is about to change everything . . .If you love Catherine Cookson and Val Wood, you will love this brand new series set in the mill town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ______________________ 'Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family' Lancashire Post'Engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family' Kitty Neale'Vividly drawn characters . . . gritty and heartfelt . . . a must-read' Evie Grace______________________Lancashire, 1826When Jennet and Titus Eastwood are forced to move from their idyllic cottage into the centre of Blackburn to find work in the cotton mills, their lives are changed in ways they could never have imagined and their new home on Paradise Lane is anything but . . .Then Titus is arrested and sent to prison for attending a Reform meeting. Jennet is left to fend for herself and things go from bad to worse as she finds herself pregnant and alone - with another man's child . . ._________________________**Pre-order the brand new novel in this heart-warming and uplifiting saga series, A FAMILY SECRET**Trade ReviewAn engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family. I was swept away to the North of England and into the world of cotton spinners. Well researched, perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson * Kitty Neale *With vividly drawn characters and Libby’s passion for Lancashire and its history shining through, this gritty and heartfelt tale of the mill workers and those caught up in the Reform riots is a must-read. I loved it * Evie Grace *Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family * Lancashire Post *[A] well-written novel […] It’s a well-researched story any fan of historical fiction would enjoy * This Is Lit (blog) *

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