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A Daughter’s Love: The heartwarming new historical drama from the bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Revell. When Lucy’s estranged mother dies unexpectedly, her grief is overwhelming. Lucy was disowned when she married penniless horse-trainer Danny for love, leaving her blue-blooded family’s fortune in tatters. But Lucy always dreamed that one day, they’d reconcile. So when her widowed father Edward begs her and Danny’s forgiveness for his part in their argument, she’s overjoyed. Newly pregnant, she’s determined to give her baby the family she longed for. Danny, however, isn’t convinced: Edward’s mended ways feel too good to be true. But Lucy’s pregnancy is difficult, and she can’t hear his worries. Until the worst happens, and their fragile family is tested to its very limit… Will love be enough to get them through? Praise for Nancy Revell: 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph ‘A well-written story with vivid characters’ Anna Jacobs ‘An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusion’ Rosie Goodwin © Nancy Revell 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Nancy Revell (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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The Invitation

"When the Gallachers received an invitation from the Duke of Moorshire to attend an evening at Lea Hall, Maggie was overwhelmed. She could still scarcely believe her eyes, even if it was a long-overdue honour - after all her husband Rod had done for the town. She did not see the invitation as the rock on which she was to perish; nor was she prepared for the reaction of her family. Her son Paul, daughter Elizabeth and daughter-in-law Arlette were as delighted as she was but the effect on Sam, Arlette's husband, was to bring his smouldering hatred of his mother to flashpoint. But had Maggie, or any of the Gallachers, foreseen how it would turn out, how irrevocably it would change the lives of the family she loved so dearly, she would have torn that invitation into tiny pieces and thrown them all on the fire."

Catherine Cookson (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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The Secrets of the Rose - A BRAND NEW spellbinding story of hidden secrets and lasting love from Nicola Cornick for 2025 (Unabridged)

"Preorder bestselling author Nicola Cornick's brand-new heart-breaking historical tale of unforgettable courage, hidden secrets and lasting love, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Philippa Gregory and Christina Courtenay. 1715: With the country on the brink of rebellion, Dorothy Forster's life at Bamburgh Hall is ruled by the men in her life - her feckless brothers stirring up trouble at court, her elderly father with his dangerous secrets and the man she loves who the world seems determined to keep her apart from. As tensions grow, Dorothy finds herself caught between the warring factions, danger everywhere. Then Dorothy discovers her family are the keepers of the legendary Rose, the talisman both sides believe will guarantee them victory in this deadly conflict. Now Dorothy will have to risk everything to keep the Rose safe; the fate of the country and the men she loves rests in her hands. Present Day: Hannah Armstrong has returned home to Bamburgh Hall for work but when she discovers that her stepmother Diana has been keeping worrying secrets, her focus shifts to getting to the truth. Their family home once belonged to heroic Dorothy Forster, whose portrait graces the walls and whose spirit lingers in her home, but soon Hannah learns that there was much more to this formidable woman. Because Dorothy left behind a mysterious legacy and it's not long before Hannah realises it's one people are willing to kill for. Now Hannah is in a race against time to unravel the secrets of the past before danger arrives at their door. Two women divided by time but bound by a centuries' old mystery. Bestseller Nicola Cornick is back with a brand-new thrilling adventure, a heartbreaking love story and the unforgettable story of how the courage of one woman can save a family and even save a nation. Readers love Nicola Cornick: 'I so enjoy Nicola Cornick's masterful weaving of history and imagination, creating vivid stories that one remembers long after the last pages are turned. The author brings history to life in such an exciting and vivid way.' 'I read everything this author writes as I love, love LOVE her books! This is one of the best I've read. Some fascinating history (from a neglected period), fabulous characters on a journey of discovery, a hint of spookiness and a whole carriageful of rollicking romance.' 'Triumph as always from Nicola Cornick. no one creates such relatable characters and Intricate plots. I couldn't put this down and highly recommend it.' 'Nicola Cornick's novels are always a real treat. Her history is always accurate, but her research doesn't show - instead, you feel as if you're right there in the time period she's writing about... Loved the characters, the two timelines were woven together well, there was plenty of historical colour and lots of dramatic tension. Definite five stars from me.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Praise for Nicola Cornick: 'Wow! I have no other word for this story which has totally blown me away - it is a master-class in timeslip writing and I loved it!' Christina Courtenay 'I ended this book with tears in my eyes, so invested was I in the story of Rose Gwyn and her heroic Captain Forster. The 17th century is so alive on the page I could taste and smell it. A really wonderful read.' Jane Dunn 'What a fascinating story. I enjoyed every moment of it. Intriguing and with a lovely time-slippery twist' Barbara Erskine on The Last Daughter"

Nicola Cornick (Author), Hannah Genesius, Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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A Secret in the Family: The brilliant new historical drama from the author of the Sunday times bestselling Shipyard Girls series

"Brought to you by Penguin. 1945, Sunderland. Ida Boulter makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her five children behind as she escapes her husband and moves to London to start afresh with the love of her life. 1953, County Durham. Ida’s children have since built a new life in the beautiful home of Cuthford Manor – looked after by their eldest sibling Angie and her husband. But their world is about to be rocked once again when their mother turns up out of the blue for the first time in eight years. She has come back bearing a secret she can no longer keep from her family. Will telling the truth cause more harm than good? Only their love for one another will carry them through the turbulent times ahead. Praise for Nancy Revell: 'An epic follow-up to the bestselling Shipyard Girls series' Peterborough Telegraph 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph ‘A well-written story with vivid characters’ Anna Jacobs ‘An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusion’ Rosie Goodwin © Nancy Revell 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Nancy Revell (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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The Glass Room: The Fifth Gritty Murder Mystery in the Vera Stanhope Series

"The Glass Room is the fifth book in Ann Cleeves's Vera Stanhope series - which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera. Sometimes crime strikes too close to home . . . DI Vera Stanhope is not one to make friends easily, but her neighbours keep her well-supplied in homebrew and conversation. But when one of them goes missing, her path leads her to more than a missing friend . . . Vera tracks the young woman down to the Writer's House, a country retreat for aspiring authors. Things get complicated when a body is discovered and Vera's neighbour is found with a knife in her hand. Calling in the team, Vera knows that she should hand the case over. She's too close to the main suspect. But the investigation is too tempting and she's never been one to follow the rules. Vera must find a killer who has taken murder off the page and is making it real . . . Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with Harbour Street, The Moth Catcher, The Seagull and The Darkest Evening."

Ann Cleeves (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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Silent Voices: The Fourth Gripping Mystery in the Vera Stanhope Series

"Silent Voices is the fourth book in Ann Cleeves's Vera Stanhope series - which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera. No murder is ever simple . . . When DI Vera Stanhope finds the body of a woman in the sauna room of her local gym, at first, she thinks it is a death from natural causes. But then Vera spots ligature marks around the victim's throat and has another murder case on her hands. The victim is Jenny Lister, who was an experienced social worker, but her neighbours are quick to inform Vera about Jenny's involvement in a notorious case. A young child tragically died and a member of Jenny's team was subsequently fired and vilified by the media. As Vera tries to pry information from the secretive community another body is found, and Vera finds herself in a race against time to stop the killer. Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Telling Tales, and Hidden Depths."

Ann Cleeves (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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The Dark Wives: Crack the Case in the Suspenseful Eleventh Murder Mystery in the Vera Stanhope Series

"'Expertly plotted and mesmerising' - Mick Herron A local myth. A deadly threat. Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera, returns for her most shocking case so far . . . I can't see anything. It's as if this house is on its own in the world, as if I'm on my own in the world and nobody would care if I died . . . When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera can't bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can't dismiss the possibility. Then, in the isolated wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, near the Three Dark Wives standing stones which have triggered legends across the centuries, a second body is found. As folklore and fact begin to collide, Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth. But it seems that there are dark secrets in their community - ones that may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed . . . The Dark Wives is the next thrilling mystery in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling series from Ann Cleeves. **** 'Like Rendell and James before her, like McDermid and Rankin today, Ann Cleeves is one of our secret chroniclers, charting - under cover of a series of expertly plotted and mesmerising crime novels - how we live now' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses 'Cleeves's Northumberland novels are strong on atmosphere, combing old-fashioned detective work with a modern take on class' - The Sunday Times 'A thoroughly engrossing thriller' - The Mail on Sunday 'One of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express 'A story that keeps you guessing until the end where all the clues are pulled together masterfully' - Reader review 'As stunning on the page as on TV' - Reader review 'The storyline, the characters and the atmosphere of North East England all fit together beautifully' - Reader review"

Ann Cleeves (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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When the Bough Breaks

"North of England. Cumbria. Salome Delaney didn't have a great start in life. But her abusive childhood came to a tragic conclusion with the killing of her tyrant mother, Trina, by a jealous ex-boyfriend. At least, that's what the police say. Sal has never believed kind Wulf, who tried to protect her from her mother's dark side, could have committed such a crime, but the evidence was irrefutable . . . and who else could have done it? Now a Collison Investigation Officer, Sal's done her best to put the past behind her. But one snowy morning she's called to an accident scene, and she recognizes the body - Barry Ford, the man her mother left Wulf for, all those years ago. It soon becomes clear this wasn't just an accident - it was murder. And Wulf, now out of prison, lives very close by . . ."

David Mark (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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Hush Little Baby - A BRAND NEW unputdownable psychological thriller with breathtaking twists from the BESTSELLING author of The Perfect Parents J A Baker for Summer 2024 (Unabridged)

"The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the author of top 50 bestseller The Perfect ParentsWhen she hears the baby crying, she knows she has to do something to keep it safe. To protect it from its terrible parents. . . When Melissa Crawford snatches a crying baby from outside a house, she knows she's done the right thing. She can't bear to see the baby suffer one more day in that house, with those people. With her, baby Gabriel will be safe and loved. But as Melissa is making her escape, she is involved in a terrible accident which forces her into hiding. She can't believe she's been so careless - now she has to lay low and let the dust settle. Gabriel's parents won't care where he is, they'll be glad he's gone. But if she goes to prison who will care for the little baby? Who will keep him safe?But looking after Gabriel is harder than Melissa imagined. Why does he keep crying? Why won't he settle? Why does he remind her of another child she once loved. . . and lost? Praise for J A Baker:'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!' Bestselling author Valerie KeoghPraise for J A Baker:'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!' Bestselling author Valerie Keogh'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!' Bestselling author M. A. Hunter'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!' Bestselling author Alison Stockham'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no. . . the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker"

J A Baker (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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Hidden Depths: The Third Atmospheric Mystery in the Vera Stanhope Series

"Hidden Depths is the third audiobook in Ann Cleeves's Vera Stanhope series - which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera. A killer who is making an art out of murder . . . A hot summer on the Northumberland coast and Julie Armstrong arrives home from a night out to find her son strangled, laid out in a bath of water and covered with wild flowers. This stylized murder scene has captured Inspector Vera Stanhope's attention. And then another body is discovered in a rock pool, the corpse again strewn with flowers. Vera must work quickly to find this killer who is making art out of death. As local residents are forced to share their deepest, darkest secrets, the killer watches, waits and plans to prepare another beautiful, watery grave . . . Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Telling Tales, Silent Voices, The Glass Room, Harbour Street, The Moth Catcher, The Seagull, and The Darkest Evening."

Ann Cleeves (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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Telling Tales: The Second Unforgettable Crime Novel in the Vera Stanhope Series

"Telling Tales is the second audiobook in Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope series - now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera. They thought she was a murderer. But now she's a victim . . . Ten years ago fifteen-year-old Abigail Mantel was murdered, her cold body discovered lying in a ditch. Her father's girlfriend was found guilty of the crime. Now, evidence has emerged that proves her innocence and means that Abigail's killer still roams free. Abigail's best friend at the time of the murder has now returned to the East Yorkshire village of Elvet to raise her young family. Shocked by the new revelations, she begins to realize that she didn't know her friend as well as she thought . . . Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope is tasked with uncovering the truth and, as her new inquiries stoke up past secrets the villagers will lie to protect, she must find out which lies will bring her to the killer. Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Hidden Depths and Silent Voices."

Ann Cleeves (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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The Widow's Choice: The gripping new historical drama from the author of the bestselling Shipyard Girls series

"Brought to you by Penguin. The brand-new novel from the author of the bestselling Shipyard Girls series. 1949, County Durham. From the Shipyards of Sunderland to Lady of the Manor . . . When Angie marries her sweetheart Quentin and moves into Cuthford Manor to begin their new life together, she feels like the luckiest woman in the world. But Quentin falls victim to a tragic accident and Angie's life is left devastated. Now, along with the prospect of rebuilding her life, she is faced with an impossible choice that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and those she loves most. Only with the help of her family, the community of Cuthford Manor and her old friends from the Shipyards, will Angie draw on the inner strength to find happiness again. Praise for Nancy Revell: 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph ©2024 Nancy Revell (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Nancy Revell (Author), Janine Birkett (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Janine Birkett

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