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"'Fans of Sarah Waters and Hilary Mantel will love this' LAURA SHEPPERSON
'Unsettling, claustrophobic and compelling' KATE RIORDAN
'Gripping frightening and wholly original' JODIE MATTHEWS
'A chillingly Gothic tale that is exquisitely written' TOBI COVENTRY
The thrilling new historical mystery from the acclaimed, bestselling author of The Beholders.
Scotland, 1886. Lil, a keen archaeologist, has arrived at Pitcarden to lead a dig on a Bronze Age burial mound. Having escaped the clutches of her mother, a famous medium, and committed herself to a life of rational enquiry, she is determined to unearth the treasures buried deep, despite growing protests from the nearby villagers.
But Lil is also privately plagued by nightmares which haunt her sleep and by memories of her former life. Caught in a fight between science and superstition, Lil confides in a mysterious doctor who she hopes might cure her night terrors once and for all. But who exactly is this doctor that Lil has trusted with her most intimate fears? And what secrets from her past might she be digging up, along with a long-lost hoard?
From the bestselling author of The Beholders comes this unputdownable historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end."
"From Stuart MacBride, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the smash-hit Logan McRae series.
Move Over Miss Marple . . .
The great and the not-so-good are gathered at Skirivour Castle Hotel, in the heart of the Highlands, for the wedding of the year - but they weren't expecting Detective Sergeant Roberta Steel to crash their party. And get horribly, horribly drunk.
The whole valley's been cut off by a massive thunderstorm and the phone lines are down, so when the father-of-the-bride's body is discovered - decoratively impaled on a stag's head in the hotel lobby - it's up to DS Steel to find out whodunit. Which isn't easy when you've got a monstrous hangover and only a world-weary sergeant and a halfwit police constable for backup.
With no witnesses and every wedding guest a suspect, Roberta will need to use every one of her little grey cells if she's going to catch the killer and get out of there alive.
Praise for Stuart MacBride:
'MacBride is a damned fine writer' - Peter James, author of Picture You Dead
'Dark and brilliantly written' - Linwood Barclay, author of I Will Ruin You
'Crime fiction of the highest order' - Mark Billingham, author of The Last Dance"
"Have you ever wondered about all the people who lived in your house before you?
25 Library Terrace in Edinburgh is a house where lives are changed.
In 1911, new resident Ursula Black embraces women’s suffrage in the form of census protest, discovers vegetarianism, and learns just how difficult it can be to bring up someone else’s children.
In 1931, the house becomes part of a radical experiment in a different way of living, and a family secret from the past is uncovered.
In 2011, Tess Dutton needs somewhere to live in the wake of a failed relationship and is introduced to a rather unusual landlady.
In 2022, delayed by the pandemic, it’s another census year for Scotland, and as Edinburgh’s residents are able to gather once more, the strands of four generations at 25 Library Terrace are finally woven together."
"Bloomsbury presents Neon and the Goonicorns by Sibeal Pounder, read by Lesley Harcourt
Dive back into the UNIverse with Neon for another unicorn-tastic adventure from Sibéal Pounder, the bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series.
Neon Gallup is a unicorn. No, not a horse thing with a horn. That's just something REAL unicorns made up to distract the humans.
Until now, Neon thought she was the only person from our world who knew unicorns existed, but when she discovers her mum has been hiding a secret from her the whole time, she's got to get to the bottom of it – with a little help from her friends Moya and Geldie, some outrageous fashion choices and a whole lot of goo magic. C 2025 Sibéal Pounder P 2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"She's just a script consultant, standing in front of a director, asking him to step back and let her do her job...
Jess should have known better than to fall for the English department's silver fox. Now she's left picking up the pieces after catching him cheating with a student and stealing credit for her research paper. Desperate for a fresh start, she accepts a job as a script consultant on a new TV adaptation of the Regency novel, Anne of Arden - no one knows Georgiana Scott's work better than she does.
Swapping the world of academia for the glamour of TV is supposed to be her big comeback. But standing in her way is Nathan Lambert, a famous director on a mission to sabotage his unfaithful ex-wife's latest work project.
As the two knock heads over every detail of the script, sparks fly, tempers flare, and their unexpected chemistry is anything but scripted. In a world where the lines between reality and fiction blur, can Jess and Nathan rewrite their own happy ending?"
"A laugh-out-loud, uplifting novel from Top 100 bestseller of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!Jennifer is packing her bags. . . Jennifer McAndrew thinks she's living her best life in London - wonderful man, great job, happily child-free. Except the 'wonderful man' turns out to have a secret that ruins everything. . . Shocked and devastated, Jen doesn't know what to do. So, she packs her bags and runs for the hills - away from her problems, all the way to her childhood home in Scotland and the safety of her dad. But her dad is a changed man. Busy with his girlfriend, golf and G&Ts, he doesn't have time for Jen's worries. And she can't see her sister, Isla, who she fell out with years ago. So Jen rekindles friendships with her old school pals, Alison and Rory. They're juggling work and young families, but still find time to take her out and set her up with some terrible dates. The more time she spends with Rory and his daughters, the more Jen thinks there could be something big missing from her life. But could she ever go back to small town life? And can she forgive what happened in the past? Should a good friend become something more?The biggest question for Jen is - will she try to solve her problems, or will she cut and run for the hills again?Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:'Escapist summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell'Sexy, fun and flirtatious. Reading Carmen Reid is the most fun you can have with the lights on!' Katie Fforde'A satisfying slice of escapism and more heartwarming than an expensive round of retail therapy' Daily Mail'Excellent story telling' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Absolutely loved this book and raced through it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review"
"Transporting you to 1930 and the beautiful, remote island of St Kilda, The Lost Lover is the sweeping historical romance from bestselling author Karen Swan.
An epic first love. A second chance . . .
Young Flora MacQueen has always dreamt of more than life on the small Scottish island of St Kilda. So, when she catches the eye of visiting adventurer and wealthy businessman James Callaghan, her future seems brighter.
Winter seas separate the lovers but the island's evacuation the following summer promises to reunite them - until tragedy strikes.
Heartbroken and needing to support her family on the mainland, a chance meeting offers hope. Soon Flora is the toast of glamorous Paris; fame and fortune are hers for the taking. But at a high price.
When a scandal erupts back home, she is implicated, along with her friends, Effie and Mhairi. But then a deception comes to light that will change everything . . .
The Lost Lover is Book Three in Karen Swan's bestselling Wild Isle series of love stories set on St Kilda, which can be read in any order. Continue exploring the romantic islands of Scotland with The Last Summer, The Stolen Hours and The Midnight Secret.
'One of our most prolific and talented writers' - Santa Montefiore
'This sweeping love story gripped us from the start' - Independent
'Powerful writing and a wonderful premise make this a novel you'll simultaneously want to savour and race through. I loved it!' - Jill Mansell, author of An Almost Perfect Summer"
"The end is near...
When an author seeking solitude in Leaf Cottage vanishes after a village stroll in Eyam, her worrying husband desperately enlists the help of the Connection Agency and a hunt for the missing woman begins.
Soon DI Carl Heaton is on the case and a trail of bodies starts emerging one by one. Meanwhile, another detective grapples with a wrenching missing person case...
With many twists and turns, this riveting final instalment in The Connection Trilogy is perfect for fans of ´Slow Horses´ by Mick Herron and ´The Crossing Places´ by Elly Griffiths.
Praise for ´Mortal Green´:
'I always anticipate getting my hands on the latest Anita Waller thriller.' - Avonna Loves Genres
'Brilliant... Had me hooked from the very first page. With plenty of twists and turns... perfect.' - Goodreads reviewer
Born in Sheffield, Anita Waller is an author of psychological thrillers and the creator of the Kat and Mouse trilogy, commissioned in 2018. The trilogy led to a spin-off series, the Connection Trilogy, featuring titles such as ´Blood Red,´ ´Code Blue,´ and ´Mortal Green.´"
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