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The final instalment of the breathtaking Liverpool Sagas, perfect for fans of Helen Forrester and Pam Howes Cathy is glad to have her husband back now The Great War is over, but her son John is not so sure. Struggling to keep the peace, Cathy has her work cut out for her, as the pair seem unable to see eye-to-eye.Surviving with four children on Greg’s meagre wages is hard enough without their rows, but with the help of her parents and loyal friends in their close-knit Liverpool community, Cathy can keep a smile on her face.When sister Mary comes back into her life, her heart is filled with hope. And she’ll need it in order to survive the Depression, with the storm clouds of war gathering once more on the horizon… There is a Season is the last book in the enthralling Liverpool Sagas, ideal for fans of Lyn Andrews, Maggie Ford and Katie Flynn.‘A family saga you just won’t be able to put down’ Prima‘The whole-heartedness of Liverpool shines through in a refreshing tribute to Merseyside’ Liverpool Daily PostThe Liverpool Sagas The Land is Bright To Give and To Take There is a Season

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Nicholas Everard is ready to run the gauntlet in his most dangerous mission yet…The menacing bulk of the German battlecruiser Goeben lurks in the Golden Horn of Constantinople. It is vital that she is destroyed, and the plan is to send an E-class submarine in through the Dardanelles to sink her unawares.But it has been two years since an Allied submarine passed through the narrow straits successfully, littered as they are with minefields, nets and depth charges dropped by the gunboats endlessly patrolling above.To send a crew in now would be a death sentence, but sparing the Goeben is unthinkable. Enter Nick Everard.An unputdownable story of the final days of WWI, perfect for fans of Douglas Reeman and Patrick O’Brian.Praise for Alexander Fullerton‘The most meticulously researched war novels that I have ever read' Len Deighton

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A deeply moving saga based in 20th-century Liverpool.From a young age Laura Redmond resents the way her father speaks to her mother. She does not understand that despite his heated outbursts, John Redmond is a loyal and devoted husband.As Laura grows up her protective love for her mother, Anne, leads to a love/hate relationship between father and daughter. Many think this is because they are so alike – both uncompromising and determined. Only Laura’s great-grandmother recognises the truth.It takes many years filled with triumph and tragedy for the family, and the arrival of a special man in Laura’s life, before she can properly grasp the true nature of her father.An absolute triumph, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Helen Forrester and Lyn Andrews.

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‘I absolutely LOVED this book!’ Donna’s Book BlogZara Das is Bollywood’s hottest actress, stalked by paparazzi wherever she goes. But behind the glamour lies the truth of how she reached the top. Zara’s new film, a Bollywood version of Pride and Prejudice being shot in London, should overcome the scandal that threatens her career - until a dead body is found in her hotel room.Someone is determined to take Zara down - and will stop at nothing to expose her darkest secrets.Zara has spent years running from her past. But now it’s caught up with her…A sexy, gripping novel set in the world of Bollywood, for fans of Jackie Collins and Crazy Rich Asians.Everyone’s talking about Bollywood Wives:‘Wow!! Sexy, mysterious, suspenseful and full of delicious and devious surprises…Loved it!’ Angela Marsons, author of Dead Memories and Silent Scream‘Bollywood Wives is so fresh and exciting…If you enjoy books filled with drama and characters that will keep you entertained and gripped, then I highly recommend it. Hooked From Page One‘This is a sultry, sexy and rather dark thriller that pulls out all the stops!...There were some very steamy scenes and some rather unexpected twists as well.’ My Chestnut Reading Tree‘This is an engrossing read…It speaks up for strong female role-models’ Jan’s Book Buzz‘this is a real bonk buster of a novel…A great book for reading on a hot beach somewhere – and it certainly took me back to my Jackie Collins days!’ Always Need More Books‘Bollywood Wives is a melting pot of thriller, crime, feminism, Real Housewives and Sex & the City, dressed in a sari’ From Belgium With Book Love‘This is a sexy, thrilling and often tense story which brings Bollywood to London and will keep readers hooked from the very explosive start.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘a firecracker of a story with something for everyone, from romance to suspense, and this is a book that is vibrant and addictive in all of the right ways!’ Books of All Kinds‘Bollywood Wives is a well-made soap-operatic melodrama with a powerful cultural kick to it…Hooray for Bollywood and these wives.’ Silver Screen Videos‘SO much drama, gossip, and angst. SO much fun to read! The perfect escapist story, a book to lose yourself in.’ Audio Killed the Bookmark‘Wow – I don’t think I have ever read a book like this before!... An addictive, glamorous and intense read.’ The Writing Garnet‘I loved it… Highly addictive, classic storytelling and a huge dose of heart. Very good indeed.’ Liz Loves Books‘Real Housewives meets Bollywood in a dangerous mix of sex, glamour and revenge. It’s a real showstopper of a read.’ Steph Broadribb, author of Deep Dirty Truth ‘Full of glitz and glamour...I read it in a day.’ Ayisha Malik – author of This Green and Pleasant Land‘Sex, mystery and a fascinating peek beyond the gold thread and jewel-coloured silks of Asia's own Tinsel Town. Move over, Jackie Collins!’ Marnie Riches, author of The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die

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A young recruit. A legendary battle. A cataclysmic war. A baptism by fire...Kelly Maguire knew from a young age that he could accomplish great things. As World War I begins, Kelly enlists in the Royal Navy, hoping to win both the war and glory.But from the barbarous battles of Gallipoli to the nightmarish action of Antwerp, Kelly learns the trials a soldier must face: trials that will forge him into a man. As the epic battle of Jutland approaches, everything is at stake.From acclaimed novelist Max Hennessy comes a gritty naval adventure, full of blood, guts and heroism in the face of danger.

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The fate of Rome, and thousands of lives, rests on the shoulders of one man.After murdering his brother, and taking the position of Emperor for himself, Caracalla orders a brutal purge of the supporters of Geta.Meanwhile, Caracalla's ally Marcellus has his son suddenly kidnapped. But why? Silus is ordered to track down and rescue the boy, rumoured to be Caracalla's child. As Rome buckles beneath the weight of slaughter, Silus will travel to the city of Alexandria. There he will need to risk everything to save the boy, the Empire and his own life...An intense and blood-soaked thriller of Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane.

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He will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.When James Blake discovers his wife murdered in their London home, he is determined to avenge her, and bring her killer to justice.As the prime suspect, he flees England and sets out on a journey that takes him to Florence, Venice and into a shadowy underworld of death and corruption.The trail that will lead him to the killer is filled with terrible danger, and will reveal a shocking conspiracy, behind both her death and a lost fortune.A thrilling, original and fast-paced crime thriller set within the art world, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Dan Brown and Harlan Coben.

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No more running, no more hiding – it’s time to fight back.The Blake family can only live in security if the truth about the conspiracy threatening their lives is brought into the full light of day.As the stakes are raised higher than ever before, James must return to Italy to confront those seeking to destroy those he loves. Forces from around the world, from Washington to Munich, London to Tijuana, are ranged against him.As the mystery begins to unravel, a shattering revelation emerges. Dark secrets have survived down the centuries and are in the hands of those who threaten not only him, but the entire world…From international bestselling author Seb Kirby comes the pulse-pounding finale to the James Blake thriller series, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Dan Brown and Ken Follett.

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Sir Edmund Hillary described Douglas Mawson’s epic and punishing journey across 600 miles of unknown Antarctic wasteland as ‘the greatest story of lone survival in polar exploration’.This Accursed Land tells that story; how Mawson declined to join Captain Robert Scott’s ill-fated British expedition and instead lead a three-man husky team to explore the far eastern coastline of the Antarctic continent.But the loss of one member and most of the supplies soon turned the hazardous trek into a nightmare. Mawson was trapped 320 miles from base with barely nine days’ food and nothing for the dogs.Eating poisoned meat, watching his body fall apart, crawling over chasms and crevices of deadly ice, his ultimate and lone struggle for survival, starving, poisoned, exhausted and indescribably cold, is an unforgettable story of human endurance. Grippingly told by Lennard Bickel, this is the most extraordinary journey from the brutal golden age of Antarctic exploration. Perfect for fans of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air or Michael Palin’s Erebus.

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The story of one of the most astonishing episodes of espionage and deception of World War Two.This is the tale of two men: Claude Dansey, deputy head of MI6, and double agent Henri Dericourt, who was planted with the rival wartime secret service – SOE – at Dansey’s instructions. From there began a terrifying trail of destruction.After making contact with Dansey in 1942, Dericourt was recruited to SOE as the man desperately needed to organize top-secret flights in and out of occupied French territory. But at the same time Dericourt was in touch with German counter-espionage in Paris. As SOE congratulated themselves on a new asset, Dericourt gave the Nazis everything; every flight, operation and coded message he could.Against a background of unprecedented deception and betrayal, Dansey’s secret MI6 operation eventually led to the arrest of nearly one thousand men and women, hundreds of whom died in concentration camps.How did it go so wrong?A shocking, enthralling account of a devastating episode in the history of the British secret services, perfect for readers of Ben MacIntyre.

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‘An incredible debut’ MEL SHERRATTShe is wanted by the FBI.She is a stone-cold killer.She remembers nothing.She is told her name is Reeta Doe, and that she’s been in an accident. That she’s in Florida. That the FBI have been following her since Mississippi. That she has brutally murdered two women. College girls, who look just like her. Two more are missing, and one survived.Reeta recalls nothing. She cannot answer their questions; all the things they want her to explain are no more familiar to her than the prison she is taken to.Her only hope is a journalist named Carol, who can follow the trail of devastation Reeta left in her wake.All the way back to Pine Ranch, and the only family she ever knew.An astonishing debut crime novel, exploring identity and nature versus nurture, with an unforgettable character at its heart. Perfect for fans of Girl A and The Girls.Praise for After Everything You Did‘What an incredible debut. A story with characters that really got under my skin, told with compassion and intrigue. I was outraged, fascinated and heartbroken at the same time.’ Mel Sherratt, author of The Life She Wants‘Richly detailed and atmospheric, the carefully woven strands quickly pulled me into Reeta’s story, towards an ending that was both chilling and heart-breaking. An exciting debut, I can’t wait to read what Stephanie Sowden does next.’ Louisa Scarr, author of Last Place You Look‘Absorbing and horrifying – I was gripped from the first page’ Marion Todd, author of Next in Line‘A powerful psychological thriller debut… Sowden pulls off a great twist towards the end of the book to tie all the diverse strands together, which does come as a major but welcome surprise. A most assured debut that grips like a vice and bodes well for Sowden’s future.’ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time‘This savage, harrowing read will keep you on the edge of your seat.’ Woman’s Own‘The perfect thriller. This book has an incredible story and the perfectly drawn main character makes it even better. I would highly recommend it, I really enjoyed the pacing and the ending.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A wonderful suspense debut novel! … I couldn’t put it down … Hugely gripping, shocking and incredibly tense! This book made me feel real chills! The twists are incredible, and it’s quite scary how realistic the book feels, how it could happen.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was such a good read, it had me gripped right from the beginning and kept me compelled to read it the whole way through, I read it in one sitting. It was tense, fast and suspenseful and full of unpredictability and twists. I loved it.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘After Everything You Did is a gripping, emotional, powerful thriller. It is a book that I will continue to think about long after having finished it.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Stephanie has done an incredible job in delivering not only a complex plot and well-rounded characters but presenting such an unexpected ending that it will be a strong after-effect that lingers long after you have finished the book. A 5 star read! I cannot wait to read more from this author.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘After Everything You Did had me hooked on the very first page. I loved the premise and thought that the characters were well written… I am excited to see what she does next.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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An intensely gripping story of two extraordinary families from bestseller Teresa Crane1929: Siobhan Clough and her three children are enjoying a holiday on the English coast. With them is Mary McCarthy and her volatile son, Liam. All is well until the arrival of Siobhan’s husband George. A man of strong views and even stronger temper, he browbeats his gentle wife, belittles his daughter Christine and treats Liam like a servant…A year later, on a visit to Ireland, Liam unexpectedly comes face to face with the father he has never known. Liam wants nothing to do with him, but when George Clough throws him out, he has little choice but to enter his father’s dangerous world of Irish politics…As the Clough children grow up they each react to their domineering father in different ways, and his daughter Christine finds herself attracted to the man her father would disapprove of above all others, the wild card Liam McCarthy…Perfect for fans of Emily Gunnis, Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore, The Wild Card is an intensely gripping and unforgettable read.

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‘OMG, OMG this book is heart-pounding…This one was a page turner for sure.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader ReviewHer dream wedding might become a nightmareTara Moore feels like the luckiest girl in the world. She’s finally found the man of her dreams, and after the fairytale wedding, she’s leaving Dublin to start a new life in Australia.Until Avril Ryan’s body is discovered in a house that Tara lived in three years ago.Tara doesn't know Avril, so why was she the last person Avril called? How has she become the number one suspect?But what the police don’t know is that Tara’s past conceals her own dangerous secrets. And as the detectives start digging and old friendships come to light, Tara begins to wonder who she can trust.Will her wedding day become her last?A twisty, unputdownable psychological thriller packed with suspense. Fans of T.M. Logan and Samantha Hayes will be completely gripped.Readers are loving Her White Lie:‘A pretty fantastic mystery with plenty of twists…Get ready for a wild ride!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Ooh, marriages and weddings and dead bodies. We love all three of those in a book!... I WAS HOOKED FROM THE BEGINNING.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Suspenseful and mysterious and had me guessing right until the end. Highly recommended.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘12/10 would recommend to anyone who likes murder mystery thrillers that will take you on a journey.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Buckle up Dear Reader because the author hooks you within the first few pages and makes this book impossible to put down!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘I so love this author’s books…always twisty and addictive.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Had me hooked from the very start. This is a must read from an author who has yet to disappoint.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘This twisty thriller was everything! I absolutely loved this book! It was so amazing I read in one sitting!’ Reader Review‘Really enjoyed this roller coaster read with twists you just don't see coming!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

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‘A beautifully paced psychological thriller. Twisty, engrossing, sensitive and dark. EXCELLENT’ Will Dean, author of Dark PinesAll mothers have secrets...some are unforgivableKate Marshall lives an enviable life. Married to handsome, charming, James, owner of a successful company, she seems to have it all. But falling pregnant at 45 was never part of the plan. Especially as Kate’s hiding a devastating secret – one that she’s been running from for twenty years.So when ex-boyfriend Paul comes back into her life, threatening to expose the truth about what Kate did, the clock is ticking. Can she keep her secrets and finally be the mother she always dreamed of – or will her past lies destroy her perfect life?An unputdownable, complex and twisty psychological thriller about mothers and daughters – fans of Shalini Boland, Liane Moriarty and Jane Shemilt will love this gripping read. Readers are gripped by Ruby Speechley's latest twisty thriller:‘Brilliant! A fantastic psychological thriller with secrets, lies, blackmail, this twisty story has everything - very suspenseful, I loved it.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review'An unspeakable secret, with lies and twists at every turn, Ruby’s breathtaking writing draws you in so tightly that you can’t let go until the very end.' Deborah Masson, author of Hold Your Tongue‘Great read. The author really draws the reader into the story…couldn't put the book down.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A brilliant addictive read… I just cannot speak highly enough about this book.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘brilliant writing and plot twists… It will really keep you guessing as to what all the characters are hiding and why!’ Reader Review‘Kept me guessing from the beginning to the end. Excellent read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Wow! This book kept me guessing the whole time!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Secrets pile up from the first page in this gripping and twisty page-turning thriller. Hugely enjoyable, a compulsive read.’ Sally Harris, author of Haverscroft‘Such a secret to stay hidden. I didn’t see that coming…An amazing writer, told such a gripping story’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘The writing was so good! I couldn't put this one down.’ Reader Review'A fast-paced and complex psychological thriller/drama, bubbling with secrets and packed with twists and turns' Susan Elliot Wright, author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood‘A twisty, intriguing thriller with compelling characters and a dark, emotional heart.’ Roz Watkins, author of Cut to the Bone and The Devil’s Dice‘Ruby Speechley is a truly talented writer, with her ability to create characters that feel so real… a shining example of a gripping domestic thriller.’ Vikki Pattis, author of The Wake and Girl, Lost‘A compelling read packed with characters who are both flawed and engaging… packs a hefty emotional punch. Highly recommended.’ Dave Sivers, author of In Ink‘I found myself frantically turning the pages of this beautifully written, character-driven psychological thriller to find out Kate’s dark secret’ Louise Mangos, author of Her Husband’s Secrets

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A city, gripped in the fear of terrifying crimes, will be pushed to breaking point.London, 1914. A killer is at liberty in the dark alleys of the city. His victims have one thing in common: all the blood has been drained from their bodies. Who could do such a thing – and why would he want his victims’ blood?As the killer’s reign of terror continues, Detective Inspector Silas Quinn of Scotland Yard’s Special Crimes department realises that, in order to catch his prey, he must learn to think like the killer himself.His search will take him through London’s squalid back streets, seedy Soho haunts and louche aristocratic watering holes, all in pursuit of a truly twisted individual.First in an absolutely gripping historical mystery series, perfect for fans of Abir Mukherjee, S. G. MacLean and Rory Clements.Praise for R. N. Morris‘Morris launches a new series with this superior whodunnit’ Publishers Weekly‘A challenging, utterly fascinating read’ Booklist‘Quinn’s passion for justice makes for an engrossing and disquieting Sherlockian entry’ Library Journal

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What is the truth? And how do you recognise it when you hear it?Jenny and Pippa are twins. Like many twins they often know what the other is thinking. They complete each other.When Pippa disappears Jenny is left to face the world alone, as she tries to find out what happened to her ‘other half’.But the truth, for Jenny, can be a slippery thing.*Previously published as Twin Truths*'I could literally swim in the writing. So beautiful and so controlled.' Amanda Jennings

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Life is a love song when you find the right notesMaggie and Ibby make up a happy – if unconventional – family. After meeting at university, they now live in the village of Applecroft on the beautiful West Country coast.Okay, so Ibby’s gay and prone to disastrous dates, while couples’ counsellor Maggie spends her days helping people with their relationship problems despite having no sex life of her own. Nevertheless, they’re devoted to bringing up teenage daughter Amelia – the result of a drunken one-night stand when they were students – in a stable and loving family.Until a face from the past – in the form of hard-partying rock star Jordan Nash – disrupts their quiet lives. As Jordan struggles with his personal demons and old secrets are revealed, can Maggie and Ibby stay strong? Or will bringing back the past threaten all that they’ve built in the present?A feel good, heart-warming novel about about first loves and second chances. Fans of Holly Martin, Dani Atkins and Heidi Swain will be captivated.Lisa Swift is the pseudonym for bestselling women's fiction novelist, Mary Jayne Baker.Praise for When You Were Mine:‘Packed full of family, love, laughs and second chances, I would highly recommend this book!... one of the loveliest books I’ve read in a long time! Fab, fab, fab…!!!’ (5 stars) Stardust Book Reviews‘A beautiful story of life, love and second chances… this book made me happy, warm, and joyful. I think people should read it. Read it lots.’ Sunny Buzzy Blogs‘It’s been a while since I read a book in a day…a really wonderful book about best friends, family, lovers and everything in between…I laughed, I cried and I whooped for joy.’ (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer‘Loved loved loved this book…You can really feel the love between the characters and I honestly wanted the story to go on for longer just so I could read about them a little more.’ (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer‘I can honestly say that this is a truly wonderful and heartwarming read. There’s love, laughs and drama which will keep you desperate to know what is coming next... five stars really doesn’t show how fantastic a book this is.’ (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer‘I really adored this story, it was so well written. The characters were a warm bunch who took me to their hearts.’ (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer‘Absolutely fantastic, had me gripped!!! Loved it! Can't wait for more from this author.’ Netgalley reviewer‘A beautiful, moving and touching book. Full of love, warmth and amazing characters. This book will draw you in and not let you go until the very last page. A fantastic book.’ (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer

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Plucky Lucy Linden supports her widowed mother and younger brother, selling firewood and toffee apples on the streets of Liverpool.Her uncanny ability to be in the right place at the wrong time gets her noticed by a young policeman, Rob Jones. At first he is amused by her exploits, but upon learning how tough life is for Lucy, he decides to keep a watchful eye on her - much to her annoyance.When Lucy's bad-tempered uncle, with a tendency to lash out, returns from the war with some alarming connections to the IRA, her attitude to Rob changes dramatically…A moving saga on the ties which bind us together, Someone to Trust is a triumph, perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Dilly Court and Lyn Andrews

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An enthralling saga set in London’s East End at the height of the 1930s…Cissie Flowers has had her fair share of hardships but she’s always found a way to smooth over her worries and crack on with raising her two young children. Until, that is, her husband Davy is killed in a suspicious accident.Suddenly gangster Big Bill Turner takes an interest in her affairs. When Cissie takes over Davy’s old flower stall outside Aldgate station to tackle her financial troubles, she soon discovers that the most beautiful facade can hide the ugliest secrets.For some people who will stop at nothing to dispense with anything – or anyone – that gets in their way…This is a gritty East End drama, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Nadine Dorries.

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Can a young woman overcome the tension between her work and home?Meriel Evans has worked for her father's estate agency ever since she left school. While happy there, she knows she must carve a career of her own, so lands a job with Cwm Derw’s Ace Estate Agency. Soon she discovers her new boss, George Dexter, dislikes her father intensely, though she cannot understand why. Just what is at the root of this bitterness? How will it affect Meriel’s prospects? And what are the consequences for her family?An enthralling fourth trip to the house at Badgers Brook, perfect for fans of Freda Lightfoot and Anna Jacobs.

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Power, ambition, corruption – the British East India Company risesAn old empire at war with itself1744, Scotland. Young Nicholas Ballantyne’s life is turned upside down when his uncle, caught up in events far beyond his control, announces that, for his own safety, Nicholas is to set sail for India immediately to join the East India Company.A new power risingAfter decades of struggle, the Company is ready to expand. Nicholas and his new friend and colleague, the mercurial Robert Clive, rise quickly within the Company’s ranks, masterminding plans to counter French designs in India.A battle for survivalBut the fight for India will only be resolved in battle. On the fields of Plassey, the two armies draw up for the climactic encounter. For Robert and Nicholas, commanding the Company’s forces, this will be their making, or their end…Brilliantly crafted, and bringing to life the momentous events that shook India in the mid-eighteenth century, Fortune’s Soldier is an epic tale of a fascinating era by a master storyteller.

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''Kept me laughing my ass off'' Joanne McNally ''Delightful, complicated'' Jerry Seinfeld ''It's insane to me, that Sarah became famous for miming, when her own voice is so hilarious, unique and important! We should have been listening to her this whole time'' London Hughes Sarah Cooper is an expert in the business of being embarrassed.Whether it's in auditions, on dates, at work in the Google offices, or on the set of her very own Netflix special, she knows what it's like to feel a little bit foolish.From tech to comedy, marriage to divorce, Jamaica to Hollywood, Sarah's journey to stardom has not been the straightest road, and along the way she has perfected the fine art of trying, failing, giving up and then trying again.And what has she learnt? Periwinkle blue is NOT her color.In this hilariously messy collection of musings, Sarah Cooper looks back on a li

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''An absolutely perfect rom-com! Laugh-out-loud funny, and packed to the brim with Jennifer Joyce''s wit, humour, and warmth. I loved every second of this gorgeous book!' Jaimie AdmansHer friends are bossing life - is she being left behind?25-year-old Cleo is happy enough. She likes her job in the fish and chip shop in the North West seaside town where she grew up. But her world has become very small - all her friends couldn't wait to leave home and are off, apparently crushing life. They have shiny careers and creative side-hustles, while she is still living with her mum and dad.But when she learns that her dream childhood boyfriend is coming back to town for a party in three months, she decides she needs to start adulting to win him.But what does being a grown-up really mean? And can she become one in three months?A funny, life-affirming romcom perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O'Lear

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A truly remarkable ride through a Pakistan I never knew with one of the foremost talents in the genre.'' Imran MahmoodA life hiding her heartbreak. A message that will change her world.To strangers that pass her on the streets of Lahore, Mona Ahmed lives a life to be envied. Married to wealthy businessman Bilal, with happily married children and living in a vast home with staff to attend to her every desire, she seems to want for nothing.But behind the gilded exterior lies a past of secrets and heartbreak. While they may have weathered the storm of Mona's infidelity, with Bilal embracing the child born out of that secret love affair, their marriage remains shaky.While Mona's heart is broken with memories of her lost soulmate, she hides her pain behind becoming the perfect wife, hosting glamorous, high-profile gatherings for the rest of Lahore's high society, keeping up appearances for fear of inviting gossip.Each d

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With the men missing in action, can the Bomber Girls find a way to bring them home?Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, looking forward to the Christmas dance. Disaster strikes when Pearl's husband, Greg, crashes behind enemy lines and is reported missing.Pearl and Thea's grandmother, Deedee, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughter. But Deedee has a surprising - and troublesome - connection to Fenthorpe. Can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance?And can Greg evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?It's never too late to fall in love in this heartwarming Second World War saga, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kate Thompson and Lizzie Page.

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A detective on the bitter edge. A killer like he's never seen before.Detective John Dark's daughter has been missing for two years. In his frantic and unfruitful search for her he overreached his position, and was reprimanded and subsequently demoted.Now mysteriously reinstated to the homicide department, Dark is put on a chilling case a man who killed his wife in their locked house and then dressed the body up to resemble a deer. A few days later an impossibly similar case crops up connecting the suspects to a thirty year old missing persons' case.As Dark is finally making headway, a new lead in his daughter's disappearance pops up and threatens to derail his career again.Time is running out and Dark needs to solve the case before more people are killed, and while there is still hope to find his daughter.In the style of True Detective and The Silence of the Lambs, Whitesands is a thrilling and

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Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top-class' Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn't always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn't always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn't care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there's nothing Elle won't do to protect her brand. After all, she's survived by doing things that people could never imagine and knows she wo

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Following a convention in the Scottish Highlands, eight social media influencers vanish without a trace, leaving their followers and families in a state of shock, and the police clueless as to their whereabouts.And then, the livestreams begin.Broadcast live from their squalid underground cells, the young influencers are forced into a sadistic battle for survival.With each livestream, their captor pits them against each other in a twisted competition for likes. The influencer with the fewest positive reactions faces a gruesome end live on camera.As the likes increase and the death toll rises, DCI Jack Logan and his team must traverse both the Scottish wilderness and the darkest corners of the internet to try and save the remaining captives.But how do you catch a killer who is always one click ahead?

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What if a last wish could mean a new love?When Olivia's beloved Aunt Grace passes, she leaves everything to her niece, with one condition: Travel to Prague and deliver a message to Grace's long-lost true love, Marek.The trouble is, Olivia's world is getting smaller. Since her husband left her one heartbreaking Christmas Eve, she has found even getting into town a challenge, let alone travelling by herself to a different country.But this is one adventure she has to take, if she is to honour Grace.The snowy, magical city of Prague slowly starts to awaken her festive spirit, and as Marek's nephew, Tomas, shows her around the gorgeous Christmas markets, Olivia begins to feel she can truly live again.Grace never had her chance at love, but might Olivia's secret Christmas wish come true and grant her a second chance at romance?A heartwarming, uplifting second-chance romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Capli

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Intense, intricate and packed with intrigue...a thrilling and addictive read.' B.A. ParisIt seems too good to be trueWhen struggling writer Sebastian finds a room to let in a palatial Hampstead residence he cannot believe his luck. The rent is ridiculously cheap and he immediately feels a connection with his beautiful widowed landlady, Adriana.It is.Things take a dark turn when he finds out what happened to the last lodger. Could this be why the house is a fortress of security, and why Adriana seems so fragile? Adriana doesn't want to talk about the death and sadness that seem to follow her wherever she goes and Sebastian has secrets of his own.Now someone is watching their every move and there is nowhere to hide.This house of light becomes a dark nightmare as the threat ramps up - what does the watcher want? And how far will they go to get it?A gripping, twisty thriller perfect for fans of B.A. Paris

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Fate may have brought them together, but secrets seem destined to keep them apart...An accident and a lost passport mean Gemma''s six-month sabbatical to go travelling is not off to a strong start. She heads to Polkerran Point to stay at her aunt's while her new passport is processed and to find temporary work in the meantime.Enter musician Matt. Newly moved into a secluded, renovated mill complete with a recording studio Matt is preparing for his band's big reunion tour. Focused on writing new music for the album, he needs a live-in housekeeper.Even as sparks fly, Gemma can sense Matt''s keeping secrets and with her role ending once Christmas is over, will there be anything to keep her in Polkerran?A cosy, festive Cornish romance for fans of Phillipa Ashley and Cressida McLaughlin.

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England, 1716. The only certainty in a thief's life is death.Christopher Templeton is a lawyer whose conscience troubles him. He knows many of the secrets of The Fellowship, the shadowy group profiting from the civil unrest in the nation, and has intimated to the Company of Rogues that he is willing to share them.The problem is, he has vanished. Jonas Flynt thief, gambler, killer still recovering from a duel with death upon the frozen Thames, is tasked with finding him.The trail takes him from the dark slums of London to a quiet village in the north of England, where all is not as it seems. But while he hunts for the missing man, someone else may be stalking him someone with murder in their heart.The new gripping historical mystery from the author of An Honourable Thief, longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2023. Perfect for fans of Abir Mukherjee, Craig Russell and S.G. MacLean.

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A war on two fronts. A deadly threat from within. The new gripping medieval historical thriller from expert historians and authors A.J. Mackenzie1346: Sent back to England in the wake of the tremendous victory at Crécy, Simon Merrivale is at once caught up in a new emergency as a powerful Scottish army sweeps into northern England.Joining up with the Archbishop of York, Lord Percy and their army mustering in the north, Merrivale discovers a new hotbed of treason, as merchants, landowners and soldiers on both sides of the border play off one side against the other.Uncovering foreign agents in the English camp, he realises the gravity of what is about to unfold. As the Scottish army continues its relentless march, Simon will have to use all his wit and guile to uncover a spy operation so powerful that no throne in Europe is safe…Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, S.J. Parris and Matthew Harffy, this is an exceptional historical espionage thriller, as rich in detail and research as it is in intrigue, suspense and action.

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Life is better lived in the momentMeet Alex. She has a wonderful fiancé, a job she thrives in, and a best friend she’s known since childhood. Life’s not perfect, but it’s pretty fantastic. Until a shock diagnosis suddenly throws everything off course.But Alex has never been one to back down from a fight. Now single and unemployed, she packs up and moves from her Glasgow hometown to vibrant Birmingham for a fresh start. In a new job, in a new city, she’s learning all over again what’s important in life. Friendship, fun and even romance lie just around the corner – but can Alex get out of her own way and learn to just take a moment, and live?A stunning, uplifting romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jo Watson.Praise for Take A Moment 'A beautiful thought provoking book, simply inspirational' Christie Barlow, author of the Love Heart Lane series‘Honest, hopeful and beautifully written. A must read’ Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini‘Having loved Nina Kaye’s Gin Lover’s Guide, I’ve been itching to get my hands on Take A Moment. Kaye’s humorous yet heartfelt writing is the perfect tonic for tough times’ Chrissie Manby, author of Three Days in Florence'Take A Moment is a really thought-provoking and inspirational book. An uplifting, warm-hearted, wonderful read with really relatable characters, that I thoroughly enjoyed' Kim Nash, author of Escape to Giddywell Grange'A refreshing and heartwarming tale that is sure to be close to many people's hearts. Loved it' Rachel Dove, author of The Second Chance Hotel'A heartwarming story which makes you laugh, cry, reflect and think. Not one you'll forget reading; it'll stay with you.' Sasha Morgan, author of A Country Scandal'This is so much more than a delightful romcom. Packed with music, fun, 'chance' meetings, liveliness, positive female characters... Rich, lively, heart-warming.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Funny, charming, honest and the characters were fabulous. A beautiful read, love your work Nina.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Being brave when your whole world tumbles around you is one of the most courageous things and I admired Alex’s strength. This book covered some very deep and hard subjects but it was so well handled. I really enjoyed this book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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I can't recommend this book highly enough' Dan Savage, author of Savage Love Our bums are a mystery to many of us. Despite the growing interest in the media, embarrassment and shame still surround conversations about anal sex and health. It's about time that changed!Butt Seriously is the first-of-its-kind guide to all things anal. Covering toys, training exercises, sex positions and offering helpful advice for when things go wrong, this book is designed to answer all of those questions you may have felt too embarrassed to ask before.Having had a lifetime of personal and professional experience, Dr Evan Goldstein has put together all the medically accurate, scientifically-backed information you need to get your peach healthy and maximise your pleasure, whilst busting the myths around anal sex that are holding you back.Refreshingly inclusive and sex-positive, Butt Seriously is the bum bible for anyone loo

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Love could be just what the doctor ordered Sarah Soon may have recovered from cancer, but her brush with mortality has left the usually confident ob/gyn doctor shaken. One thing is certain, she doesn't want Jake Li, her brother's annoyingly good and disturbingly hot best friend hanging around.Everyone tells newly divorced social worker Jake that he shouldn't look for a serious relationship right now. But Jake can't stay away from Sarah, and despite her complicated past Sarah can't stop wanting Jake. This is one break that neither of them can make.A gorgeously heartwarming second chance romance for readers of Kate Clayborn and Kwana Jackson.

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As wedding bells ring out, joy will be found amidst the tensions of warAt RAF Fenthorpe, instrument repairer Thea is helping her sister, Pearl, plan her wedding alongside fellow WAAF and maid of honour Jenny. A misfit amongst the women on the base, though, Thea is struggling to get others onboard.When Flight Sergeant Fitz makes a point of befriending and standing by her, sparks fly between the two. And when Fitz's crew member, Jack, faces being stripped of his rank due to cowardice, Thea throws herself into seeking justice and support for him.Just as she begins to be accepted by her fellow WAAFs, a shadowy figure from her past has returned and is determined to ruin not just Thea, but also Pearl's wedding. Will Thea''s reputation be marred once more? And will she face this struggle alone?A page-turning and feel-good Second World War saga, for fans of Johanna Bell, Daisy Styles an

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Framed for murder. Out for revenge.Private bodyguard Alex Drayce is on assignment in the States, tasked with protecting a wealthy businessman under threat of assassination.He is presented with the opportunity to make some quick cash for a week's work, aiding one Carlos Garcia in finding his daughter, who has gone missing in Las Vegas. A seemingly simple task...As events soon spiral out of control, Alex must go on the run, hunted down by the combined might of the Las Vegas police department, fronted by Detective Naomi Ocean, and a ruthless gang out for blood.But his pursuers should be wary. Alex Drayce is not a man to be taken lightlyA scintillating crime thriller with a gritty edge, perfect for fans of Simon Kernick and M. W. Craven.

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A crazed killer. A town in terror. A mystery ten years in the makingLady Violet Thorn's awful Aunt Igitha arrives uninvited to stay, wreaking havoc in the household. When Violet plucks up courage to ask her to leave, Igitha's chilling threats are soon realised with deadly effect.In a devastating series of events, a woman is impaled, another is hanged outside Violet's window, and a wild beast is delivered to her house.Violet is soon struck by the similarities between these events, and the unsolved murders committed ten years earlier by the sadistic serial killer known as the Montford Maniac.Could he have returned? Is Igitha behind the crimes? Or could there be someone even more terrifying on the prowl? The horrors have only just begun.A rollicking, unputdownable Victorian mystery perfect for fans of Janice Hallett and Anthony Horowitz.

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It''s the perfect place to hide the truth...Vivacia Williams is strong, independent and lives in a beautiful community. She''s trying to make the best of a bad situation since her husband walked out on her.Then, she finds two lost children. They have no home, no parents, and suddenly Vivacia has the one thing she''s been missing.Vivacia will go to any length to keep the children but there are no secrets in the gated community of Wolf''s Pit, and when a body is found, all of the residents are under scrutiny. With everyone pointing fingers, how far will Vivacia go to keep her secrets and realise her dream?A tense and gripping psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cooper and Caroline Mitchell.Praise for The Perfect Village:The Perfect Village is a dark, haunting novel that''s beautifully written and stays with you long after you''ve finished it. Full of unexpected twists, it

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From New York Times bestselling author Jeff Abbott’s, an uneasy alliance forms as two widows delve into their husbands’ deadly and dangerous secrets…Henry North is a down-on-his-luck cybersecurity expert from New Orleans. Adam Zhang is the cofounder of one of Austin’s most successful venture capitalist firms. These two men didn’t know each other. They had never met. Yet they died together, violently, in a place neither had any business being.When Henry doesn’t return from a business trip, his wife, Kirsten, panics – and then gets an anonymous phone call: 'Your husband is dead in Austin.'Flora knew Adam was keeping secrets from her. She suspected an affair, but had decided she could forgive him for his weakness – until her husband ended up dead. And with no explanation for her husband’s murder, the police begin to suspect her.Together, these two widows will face a powerful foe determined to write a false narrative about the murders. In doing so, neither Flora nor Kirsten will remain the women the world thought they were.An exceptional thriller from the million copy bestseller, showing the ends people will go to protect their own, perfect for fans of Linwood Barclay, Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner.

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At the height of the Cold War, a new Soviet threat triggers a daring heist, and the stakes couldn’t be higher'A defining novel of the genre and a lost classic' James SwallowBritish and American intelligence services have just learned of the Soviet Union’s latest aircraft: the MiG-31.Codenamed "Firefox", the plane is a marvel of engineering – stealthy, hypersonic, with a thought-guided weapons system – outclassing anything flown by the West. Faced with Soviet air domination, MI6 and the CIA launch a daring mission to steal a Firefox prototype.Veteran US Air Force pilot Mitchell Gant, is sent to the Soviet Union under an assumed identity. He seems the perfect man for the job. But, deep within the icy heart of Soviet power, the stakes are overwhelming: fail this mission, and lose the war…Blending Cold War espionage suspense with high-altitude aerial action, Firefox is the original and greatest techno-thriller, from million-copy bestselling author Craig Thomas. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum.Praise for Firefox ‘Firefox is as tense and exciting as they come’ TLS‘Writes far better than Ludlum’ Washington Post

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''I was hooked... a powerful and compelling story from start to finish.'' Anna SmithThey tried to forget their past. Now it's the only thing that can save them.Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they've ever known. But as adults, their lives have taken different paths. Orla's got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead's struggle with drugs and alcohol has taken her to some very dark places.But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call from the woman who gave them up at birth. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she's far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down.In a firm like Janey's, you have to watch your back. And when someone from her past targets her new found family, Sinead, Or

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Murder has a way of killing business...In the small village of Kilbane, County Cork in Ireland, Naomi’s Bistro has always been warm and welcoming. Nowadays, twenty-two-year-old Siobhán O’Sullivan runs the family bistro named for her mother, along with her five siblings, after the death of their parents in a car crash almost a year ago. It’s been a rough year for the O’Sullivans, but it’s about to get rougher.One morning, as they’re opening the bistro, they discover a man seated at a table with a pair of hot pink barber scissors protruding from his chest. With the local garda suspecting the O’Sullivans, and their business in danger of being shunned, it’s up to Siobhán to solve the crime and save her beloved brood.A charming Irish village mystery, perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands and Dee Macdonald.

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Two brothers founded Rome. Will two brothers tear it apart?AD 193. After a year of brutal civil war, Rome is settled under Septimius Severus and his aspirations for a new dynasty of emperors.Severus's sons, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus better known as Caracalla and the younger brother, Geta, promise a stable future; a clear line of succession to steer Rome into the future.A promise that might be hard to deliver upon.With two brothers, there are two possible heirs, and Severus's close friend Plautianus has his own ideas about the succession, favouring Geta over Caracalla. Though the pair are still children, the Praetorian Prefect sows in young Geta's mind seeds of superiority, resentment and bitterness against his older brother.As these seeds take root, the relationship between the pair grows strained, and their parents desperately attempt to reconcile the feuding siblings before it is too late.Are the brothers able to set their differences

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Old friends will clash, armies will collide… let there be blood.50 AD. The Invasion is over and Roman legions spread throughout the land, a blood red stain on Britannia. Caratacus has fled south to rebuild his army and warriors flock to his banner.In the north, a disgraced legionary grasps the chance to regain his honour and joins the Exploratores, the elite Roman unit operating behind enemy lines. He nurtures a deeper desire, however: the chance to fulfill an oath made six years previous.As the armies of Caratacus and Scapula prepare for their final clash, a devastating, blood-soaked battle, the soldier draws closer to his ultimate prize, the chance to murder the man he once called brother.With incredible scope and depth, this is a masterful Roman historical tale, ideal for fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden and Robert Fabbri.

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The battle for Empire rages across EgyptThe thrilling second novel in the William John Hazzard series, following Napoleon's Run.Malta, June 1798. Captured by the French after hurling himself into enemy ranks, Hazzard is now a prisoner of his arch-nemesis, spycatcher Citizen Derrien, but has uncovered the true purpose of Napoleon’s armada: the conquest of Egypt. Their bold plan is to cut open the ancient Suez Canal to the Red Sea and attack India, the jewel in England’s crown. The survival of nations in the balance, Nelson scours the Mediterranean for the French in vain. If Hazzard can’t convince Admiralty Intelligence of a desperate plan, an ancient world will be lost for ever. But help comes from an unexpected quarter: the missing Admiralty agent…As French cannons roar in the desert sands and the Mamluk cavalry sweeps in to attack, Hazzard fights to prevent a lost cause turning into tragedy.From the shores of Malta to the epic encounter at the Battle of the Nile – this is the explosive beginning of the French conquest of Egypt. Never give up the boat.Praise for Jonathan Spencer‘Stupendous... Lords of the Nile has such a breathtakingly frenetic plot that I found myself getting faster and faster in my reading, tearing through the pages, only to realise that I was trying to match the pace of the characters and the plot. It is so immersive you can’t help but be sucked into it, swept away by it, pushed to tears by it and utterly enthralled by it.‘Jonathan Spencer is now one of my “Must read” authors, a drop-what-you’re-doing-(or whatever else you are reading)-and-read-it-now writer. My favourite book this year.’ Parmenion Books on Lords of the Nile‘This is an outstanding novel, made even more remarkable by its début status. Better than Sharpe, gripping and intense, Napoleon’s Run deserves to be a runaway success’ Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lionheart on Napoleon's Run'Hornblower meets Mission: Impossible. A thrilling, page-turning debut packed with rousing, rip-roaring action' J. D. Davies, author of the Matthew Quinton Journals on Napoleon's Run

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