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A spine-tingling collection of haunting tales, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay.
Sands of Time features two intriguing stories that pick up the fortunes of characters from Whispers in the Sand, Barbara Erskine's captivating Egyptian novel. Still haunted by ancient mysteries, and the subject of dark intentions, Anna and Louisa must once more do battle with the past in order to survive the present.
Alongside these are a host of other tales, all with a touch of the unexpected. A happily married woman has an affair – with a man who died in the First World War. Who is the little girl on the swing in the garden – and why does only Charlotte see her? And how does a traveller find herself transported suddenly from her airplane seat to the snowy Canadian wasteland below?
Suspense, romance, passion, unexpected echoes of the past – vintage Barbara Erskine, and storytelling at its most compelling.
Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine:
‘Atmospheric’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Enthralling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved every minute’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A joy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captivating and engrossing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fast-paced, twisty story . . . A thrilling read’ Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet
From the outside, it seems Grace has it all. Only she knows about the cracks in her picture-perfect life… and the huge secret behind them. After all, who can she trust?
Her brother Josh is thousands of miles away, and he and Grace have never been close – he was always their parents’ favourite.
Her best friend Coco walked away from her years ago, their friendship irreparably fractured by the choices they’ve made.
And her husband Marcus seems like a different man lately. Grace can’t shake the feeling that he’s hiding something.
But when her seven-year-old daughter makes a troubling accusation, Grace must choose between protecting her child and protecting her secret… before she loses everything.
A totally addictive suspense novel from the bestselling author of A Mother Never Lies, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland.
‘Every Little Secret had me in a complete vice. A brilliantly crafted suspense thriller which poses a dark dilemma – who can you trust?’ L V Matthews, author of The Twins
Readers are raving about Every Little Secret!
'WOW! WOW! WOW! AMAZING, PHENOMENAL, LOVED IT!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured every page of Every Little Secret. It’s gripping, thrilling and impossible to put down.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Shocking! Totally didn’t see the twists coming, especially the explosive ending…Great and gripping thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This gripping story of love, trust and betrayal is the ultimate page-turner.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fast paced read that had me in that “just one more chapter” loop until I’d finished it. I don’t think I breathed for the entire last few chapters.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I genuinely loved this novel . . . Through all the plot twists I was engrossed, hooked onto every word.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Past and present collide on a richly mysterious Nile cruise…
From the bestselling author of Lady of Hay comes this atmospheric and gripping page-turner.
Recently divorced Anna Fox decides to cheer herself up by retracing a journey her great grandmother Louisa made in the mid-nineteenth century – a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Anna carries with her two of Louisa’s possessions: an ancient Egyptian scent bottle and an illustrated diary of the original cruise that has lain unread for over a hundred years.
As she follows in Louisa’s footsteps, Anna discovers in the diary a wonderful Victorian love story – and the chilling secret of the little glass bottle. Meanwhile two men from the tour party develop an unfriendly rivalry for her attention, while showing a disturbing interest in Louisa’s mementoes. Most frightening of all, Anna finds herself the victim of a spectral presence that grows in strength and threat as the dramatic stories from three different eras intertwine in a terrifying climax.
A page-turning story about new friendships, motherhood and heart-breaking secrets….
‘I couldn’t put it down’ Lorraine Kelly
‘A relatable, wryly funny tale’ Red
‘Every new mum will want to read this’ Adele Parks
‘Gripping…A great read’ Heat
Aisha Moore is eight months pregnant. She’s thrilled, and a little scared. Not least because her husband Jason hasn’t quite wrapped his head around the fact.
Lucy is having her first child too. She has finally got her wish – although the circumstances aren’t quite what she had hoped. Oscar will be a great dad though, won’t he?
When the two women join the same baby group, they quickly become friends and before long they’re confiding in each other.
Only there’s one thing Lucy hasn’t told Aisha. And while a baby may turn your life upside-down, a secret this big will change everything.
What readers are saying about Just Between Friends
'A definite five star read!'
'I absolutely loved this book!'
‘Expertly crafted and utterly readable – I can highly recommend it’
‘Everything in this book is just perfect! Great characters and the storyline itself is just so relatable’
'A gem of a story'
'I devoured it in one sitting'
'Realistic characters and an intriguing plot'
‘The writing is warm and witty and I quickly grew to love the characters.’ Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare
‘A feat of a debut!’ Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop
To get up from rock bottom, you’ve got to take the stairs…
Some women have it all. Others are thirty-four and rent a tiny flat alone because they recently found their long-term boyfriend in bed with their boss. Ginny Taylor is certain her life can’t get any worse. But then she meets her downstairs neighbour…
Cassie Frost was once a beloved actress, but after a recent mishap she desperately needs a new publicist. And Ginny is a publicist who desperately needs a job – but can she be persuaded to work for the prickly woman who lives below her floorboards?
Ginny and Cassie are two very different women, but they have more in common than they’d care to imagine (or admit). And when their worlds collide, they realise that sometimes – just sometimes – bad neighbours become good friends…
A funny, honest and moving exploration of life, love, friendship and navigating the emotional rollercoaster of your thirties… and beyond. Perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary’s The Flatshare and Ruth Jones’s Never Greener.
** Readers are loving The Neighbours! **
‘If you are looking for a poignant and entertaining romcom with that Bridget Jones vibe, The Neighbours should definitely be on your 2020 wish list.’ NetGalley reader review
‘It had a great mix of realism and escapism; it was good to read a real representation of mental ill heath alongside real friendship with a good splash of romance. It left me feeling uplifted and I loved Ginny’s journey from the beginning to who she was by the end.’ NetGalley reader review
‘If you are looking for a fast, engaging, funny and sometimes poignant and heartbreaking romcom, this story is without doubt a great choice!’ NetGalley reader review
‘You will immediately fall in love with the characters!’ NetGalley reader review
'Captivating, uplifting and heartfelt' Heat Magazine
Abby Field loves every inch of Meadowsweet Nature Reserve on the idyllic Suffolk coast where she lives and works. Especially Swallowtail House, the rambling but empty country house that seems to look out at her each time she passes it's shut-up windows.
When a TV wildlife programme choses a rival location for their new series, Meadowsweet is under threat - unless Abby can whip up a plan to keep the visitors flocking. But she finds herself distracted by the arrival of a brooding - and annoyingly handsome new neighbour... bad-boy novelist, Jack Westcoat.
With the pressure on, Abby and her cute rescue huskie, Raffle, must pull something special out of the bag. But with Jack in need of a good friend - and Abby feeling the pull of attraction, she can sense her resolve fluttering away...
