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The Tangled Web: the new 2025 twisty historical mystery of disguise, deception and blood from a best

"The sudden death of a beloved brother leads a young woman on a quest to find a missing boy and into a tangled web of mystery, blood and fear. Maitland 1892: When Viola Oswald's beloved brother Sebastian dies of a hereditary blood disease, Viola suspects her stepfather, prestigious surgeon Elias Sinclair, has used Sebastian's illness to enhance his reputation. But Viola has no proof until she discovers a letter within the pages of Sebastian's favourite book - Lambs' Tales of Shakespeare. A letter that sends a determined Viola on a journey to the country town of Maitland to find a homeless boy who suffered at her stepfather's hands and can provide the proof she needs. Once there, Viola finds help from an independent local seamstress and a clever lawyers' clerk, as well as a ragtag bunch of urchins. As the dark story unfolds it becomes clear that the missing boy's fate is intertwined with her own and that terrible cruelties are being committed by her stepfather in the name of medical advancement. Viola fears for her pregnant mother, the child she is about to birth and all the homeless boys caught up in a terrifying web of deceit and death. Will she find the evidence to bring her stepfather to justice in time to save them?"

Tea Cooper (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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The Road Trip: a family holiday goes wrong in the new 2025 novel from a beloved, bestselling Austral

"Two caravans, four adults and a journey through Australia's heart - the trip of a lifetime, right? Wrong. A wise take on the joys of travel with those you might dislike the most but love the best. Sharyn Tregonning wanted a holiday somewhere glamorous for her 60th birthday. So when her husband Barry surprises her with a caravan trip from Adelaide to Broome, she is furious - and bitterly disappointed. Even worse, Barry's annoying friend Ray and Ray's reclusive frumpy sister Kathleen are coming along. It's true that Kathleen Allenby has become a recluse. As the end-of-life carer for three family members (and at war with her mean neighbours) she has become anxious. She doesn't expect this trip to offer her much. Sharyn has always looked down on her, and Kathleen has never liked her (or her bitchy friends). But as a series of mishaps and accidents, overflowing toilets and destination disagreements test boundaries and fray tempers, the two women share a bottle of gin and begin to bond over the highs and lows of caravan life and their irritation with their menfolk as they travel through the magnificent Kimberley towards magical Broome. When a body surfaces at a luxe resort, it brings their grudges and hurts out into the open, and the women realise that it's not just the men's future - or behaviour - that needs to change."

Tricia Stringer (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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The Stranger at the Table: The must-read Aussie suspense of 2025. Poisonous lies, family secrets, ad

"A family gathering, but not everyone who sits down to dinner will survive it. Poisonous lies, family secrets, addiction and revenge - always a dish best served cold - are all on the menu. For readers of Sally Hepworth, Jo Dixon and Ali Lowe, this twisty domestic suspense holds you captive from its gripping beginning to its shocking denouement. Maz Antonio has spent the last two years in prison so is determined to make the first major family gathering in their new home deep in Australian suburbia as perfect as possible. She owes it to everyone after the terrible mistakes she's made ... mistakes for which she will always be trying to atone. This special lunch is her chance to make things right for her husband and children, to show everyone that she can maintain her sobriety, that things can go back to normal. (Whatever normal looks like when you have traumatic, confusing flashbacks of that fateful day where two innocent lives were lost.) Her sister, Elli, is in. So is her husband's brother. Her distant father-in-law is gracing them with his presence and her mum Margaret is on the way from Newcastle, bringing a colleague - a virtual stranger she impulsively invited. But is this man really a stranger? Or could it be that he is intimately connected to the past that Maz has so desperately been trying to put behind her - a past that's about to explode across the dinner table in the deadliest of ways... PRAISE FOR THE STRANGER AT THE TABLE 'Summer, suburbs, families at war-this book has it all. Even the backdrop of deafening cicadas roar their approval. I turned pages without even realising.' Markus Zusak 'I absolutely loved this book. A thrilling ride with a heartfelt storyline and rich, nuanced characters, I was all consumed by this brilliant and clever story. It is undoubtedly Hamer's best novel yet.' Ali Lowe 'I inhaled this story, completely addicted until the final breathtaking twist. Razor sharp and riveting. Domestic suspense at its very best.' Tess Woods 'With mystery and mayhem, secrets and suspense, this scarily relatable family drama hooked me from start to finish.' Joanna Nell 'I absolutely loved this contemporary exploration of addiction, family dynamics, deep-rooted shame ... and out-and-out revenge. Compelling, satisfying and unputdownable.' B.M. Carroll 'Hamer brings her trademark warmth and humour-filled domestic observation to a taut and darkly compelling novel, proving herself to be an accomplished suspense writer, to rival Sally Hepworth and Liane Moriarty.' Kate Solly 'Cassie Hamer's astute observations about family, motherhood and relationships, and the lies we tell others and ourselves, underpin a delicious mystery with a satisfying denouement.' Vanessa McCausland 'This compelling page-turner takes us inside the Antonio family with all of its love and loyalty, secrets and betrayals, grief and guilt. Cassie Hamer's characters are so real-she gives us fascinating insights into complex family dynamics. And that's what hooks us into this story: the explosive truths that this family must face, and whether they can uncover their long-held secrets ...' Petronella McGovern 'Humour, tenderness, pace, suspense and entertainment. Cassie Hamer is a writer who knows how to get her characters jumping on the page.' Justin Smith 'Lunch is served, and it's a delicious mix of family secrets, suspense, lies and revelations. I devoured The Stranger at the Table.' Kylie Ladd 'An artfully crafted story exploring how many wrongs can make something right. Hamer's story leaves you questioning the fine line between right and wrong and what happens when that line gets blurred, even if you're blurring them for the right reasons. Cassie Hamer's best book yet!' Sandie Docker 'The Stranger at the Table heralds a new and exciting direction for bestselling Australian author, Cassie Hamer. Pacey and page-turning with a cast of flawed, but relatable characters and a killer plot twist, this novel is domestic noir at its best. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth.' Claudine Tinellis, Talking Aussie Books 'This is a compulsive, twisty, gripping novel that I just ate up with a dessert spoon ... loved everything about it! My new favourite Cassie Hamer novel.' Anna Loder, Read a Book"

Cassie Hamer (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-Up

"Meet Fleck Parker: Mother, Crafter and Amateur Detective. Fleck loves a good puzzle. She spends most of her time feeling invisible, caring for three small children and that's fine, really. But it does make her brain itch occasionally. When Trixie, fellow school-mum and avid crafter, is accused of stealing money from Many Hands, the women's charity known for its charming store full of handmade crafts, Fleck feels compelled to investigate and clear Trixie's name. From playground stake-outs to tailing cars while nursing the baby to sleep, Fleck and Trixie uncover a case more complex than either of them could have imagined. Will they crack the case? ‘Move over Miss Marple, Fleck Parker is here!’ KERRYN MAYNE"

Kate Solly (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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Head for the Hills: the brilliant warm, witty and wise story of family and community at odds, from a

"Bestselling author Tricia Stringer asks whether age necessarily brings wisdom when the sale of a deceased estate pits sister against sister, divides a community and wreaks havoc in a small country town. Margot and her sister Roslyn have lived side by side in a little town in the Adelaide Hills most of their lives, supporting each other through thick and thin. Then their neighbour Gunter dies. Surprisingly, his will asks that his house and vineyard be sold and that Roslyn donate the money to a charity of her choice. When a developer wants to buy the land and create a hotel just over Margot's fence, Margot is outraged and decides to stand for Mayor and fight the development. But Roslyn feels differently. Her awareness of family violence and homelessness is sparked by the arrival in town of a young pregnant woman, who is escaping abuse and sleeping in her car. Determined to do some good, Roslyn supports the sale - she has found her charitable cause and the money will go to the homeless. Suddenly the sisters are on opposite sides of the fence, literally and figuratively. As the row heats up, their local community is divided between those pro-development and those against, and battle lines are drawn, neighbours eyeing each other angrily either side. As vandalism erupts, bitter words are hurled and pots are stirred. Will the town - and the sisters - ever recover their community spirit? Will anything ever be the same again? Gentle humour, practical wisdom and trademark warmth underpin this clever novel from a bestselling Australian author."

Tricia Stringer (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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The Lawson Legacy: the new story about the Lawson Sisters. Feel-good family drama and romance from a

"Beloved key characters from The Lawson Sisters return in a standalone rural romance about motherhood, family traditions and having the courage to chart a new future. A new novel from award-winning romance author Janet Gover. Kayla Lawson believes nothing is good unless it's perfect. This search for perfection has made her a successful high-end wedding planner. But all that comes crashing down when Kayla discovers she's pregnant. She retreats to the sanctuary of Willowbrook Stud to consider this imperfect future as a single mother. Connor Knight has never known perfection. A kid from the wrong side of the tracks and a motorcycle gang member, he's no stranger to trouble with the law. But he's trying to leave that past behind. By giving a run-down pub in Scone a new lease on life, he's hoping to rebuild his own. At Willowbrook, Kayla is reunited with her childhood best friend. Jen and her two kids have come to stay while her husband is awaiting trial for a crime he didn't commit. While struggling to decide her future, Kayla is suddenly exposed to what motherhood really looks like. When she meets Connor there's instant chemistry between them that can't be denied. But with her plans in tatters around her, is there any way to make the pieces fit? Or are the obstacles in front of them insurmountable?"

Janet Gover (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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Snowy Mountains Dawn (A Bundilla Novel #4): Opposites attract in this charming, sweet and heartfelt

"A diehard country girl. A city-boy newcomer. Some rules were meant to be broken... Opposites attract in this delightful rural romance, set in charming small-town Bundilla, from bestselling Australian author Alissa Callen Horsewoman Brenna Lancaster has no time for relationships. Unless a man looks good on a horse and lets her call the shots, she isn't interested. She'd rather wear a dress and heels than give someone else power over her life. Finance guru Wyatt Killian is a self-made man who has left the train wreck of his childhood behind. There is zero room in his workaholic world for downtime and distractions, let alone emotions or country girls. When Wyatt's corporate horse-riding retreat is led by a woman determined to unplug him from his urban life, it isn't just his laser focus that becomes compromised. Being in a saddle unlocks a part of himself that he'd long ago discarded. In a rare moment of nostalgia, he prolongs his stay in the high country. After Brenna becomes mired in a family secret that involves a historic feud and bushrangers, she has no choice but to involve Wyatt in the search for answers. But as Wyatt's past collides with his future, and the only home Brenna has known comes under threat, both must decide what they need to let go of and what is worth fighting for. PRAISE FOR ALISSA CALLEN: 'An enjoyable story about community ties and love.' - Canberra Weekly magazine 'Snowy Mountains Promise is a delightfully charming rural story about love and healing. If you love rural romance, electrifying chemistry and page-turning prose, this is the book for you.' - Better Reading 'Alissa Callen writes such heartwarming, feel-good stories and creates the most appealing communities ... It was wonderful to return to Bundilla and some familiar faces.' - 1girl2manybooks"

Alissa Callen (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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The Milliner of Bendigo

"Trouble with the law, a missing sister, and a growing attachment to the wrong man - Evie Emerson has a dangerous path ahead of her... From a bestselling Australian author comes an exciting and twisty historical mystery and adventure. 1898: Bendigo, Victoria Evie Emerson has worked hard to build a fashionable clientele for her hats. But when an ex-paramour employs underhanded tactics after his attempt to coerce an engagement fails, Evie's reputation is in tatters. On the heels of having to put a case together to defend herself in court, Evie's life is thrown into further turmoil when the disappearance of her sister takes her to Cobram. Roving reporter Fitzmorgan O'Shea has troubles of his own: his involvement in uncovering police corruption has placed a target on his back. And while hunting a new story in Cobram his problems collide with Evie's when his research exposes malicious intimidation and threats designed to make local landholders give up their properties. For Raffety Dolan, he accepted long ago it's Fitz Evie loves - and his feelings will remain unrequited. But when a disgraced ex-policeman comes searching for revenge, he's ready to go save his friends. There, on the banks of the mighty Murray, with so much misunderstood history and secrets between the three friends - plus the legitimate threat of being shot at - will they survive long enough to discover the truth? 'A fabulous storyteller who underlies this compelling plot with strong female characters who challenge the status quo ... an authentic, seamless and riveting tale.' Better Reading"

Darry Fraser (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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Back on Track: the feel-good 2023 novel of family drama from bestselling author and voice of Austral

"Tricia Stringer's captivating new novel Head for the Hills available 2 October 2024. Preorder now! Bestselling author and voice of Australian storytelling Tricia Stringer tackles troubled relationships, ageism, and love old and new in this warm, funny, uplifting story of colleagues and unlikely travel companions thrown together on an astonishing (and revealing) train trip across Australia. Ketty Clift's couture dressmaking business is thriving but the same can't be said for her staff. Lately, cracks have appeared in the team's harmony, testing relationships and causing issues with customers. Worse, the rumour that Ketty has lost her touch is circulating. So when Ketty's old friend Carlos suggests a holiday by train - on the iconic Ghan, no less - Ketty decides to take her surprised staff with her in the hope of fixing what ails them. But it's not turning out to be the cure-all Ketty had hoped for. Her protective second-in-command, Judith, doubts Carlos's intentions and sows suspicion in Ketty's mind. Her younger staff members, Birgit and Lacey, are beset by relationship disasters and financial worries, whereas invaluable employee Ning is under pressure from her family to retire, and seamstress Tien is terrified of everything outside her comfort zone - especially the outback. Each new stop on the way, and the surprising behaviour of some of the other passengers, affects the group and reveals something more about each of them. As the train pulls deeper into the mesmerising outback, matters seem set to come to a disturbing crescendo. Ketty must sidestep the drama, reunite her troubled workers and save her business and relationships. But will her transformative magic work to bring them all back on track?"

Tricia Stringer (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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Snowy Mountains Promise (A Bundilla Novel #3): A delightful, charming small-town story about love an

"A town scandal. A kelpie chaperone. A winter ball. The bush telegraph has never had so much to talk about... A delightfully charming rural story about love and healing from bestselling Australian author Alissa Callen. Hettie Burbrook is the first to admit she's happiest when flying solo through the outback skies. After her hobby of photographing farmers lands her a book deal, it provides the ideal cover story to visit small-town Bundilla. But every photograph brings her closer to uncovering the answers behind why she is really in the mountains... Deer farmer Taite Lancaster is as strong as the tempered steel he welds into lifelike animal sculptures. Unlike his father, he will never allow feelings to break him. But when the old schoolfriend of his twin sister lands on the airstrip of their high-country station, he knows he's in trouble. Hettie is the one woman he can't forget. While they're both determined to keep to themselves, between dog races, a ute muster and a winter ball, Hettie and Taite are forced to face how much they need each other. And when a long-buried scandal erupts into the present, relationships and lives are threatened. Can a man who locks away his emotions reveal his vulnerability before the mountain snow melts? And can a woman intent on righting a decades-old tragedy listen to her heart before history repeats itself? PRAISE FOR ALISSA CALLEN: 'Callen is no stranger to rural life, and it shows in her fiction. Her portrayal of small-town life and the surrounding bush was richly depicted and vividly imagined.' - Better Reading 'Alissa Callen writes such heartwarming, feel-good stories and creates the most appealing communities ... It was wonderful to return to Bundilla and some familiar faces.' - 1girl2manybooks 'A moving story with a touching romance weaving its way around and through the many issues facing a rural community.' - The Burgeoning Bookshelf"

Alissa Callen (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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The Forthright Woman

"Widow Marcella Ross won't let anything - or anyone - stop her from discovering the truth behind a deadly family mystery ... Mystery and romance collide in this compulsive historical adventure from a bestselling Australian author. 1898, South Australia At the gateway to the Flinders Ranges lies Kanyaka Station, once a thriving sheep and cattle property, now abandoned and in ruins. But a discovery in her late mother's papers draws recently widowed Marcella Ross out to its remote landscape in search of clues to the disappearance of her Uncle Luca, an Italian immigrant whose fate seems to have been bound up in that of his mysterious partner - also long-since vanished. When Marcella is accosted by a daunting stranger, she discovers he too is entangled in the secrets of the past. Tragedy and obsession threaten Marcella's fragile independence, so how far will she have to go to unlock the secrets of Kanyaka - or solve the puzzle of her own future? 1955 After learning that they are unlikely to have children, Frances and Joe MacDonald have taken the unusual step of buying a caravan and travelling together through the outback. They stop at Kanyaka Station, where Fran becomes mesmerised by the past. Family lore holds that an ancestor met an untimely end amid the desolate ruins. But what truly happened, and to whom, at the isolated station? As fate alters the course of her life, Fran's footsteps echo another woman's from so long ago ... As the mystery unravels, will these two women have the chance to take control of their own destinies?"

Darry Fraser (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance

"A heartwarming story of friendship in an imperfect world, this is binge-worthy, feel-good fiction at its best. Meredith established the Copeton Crochet Collective (no knitters please) because it would be like having friends, only with her in charge, and because there would be no men. It comes as a nasty shock, then, when Luke, the handsome grandson of no-nonsense Edith, decides to stay and learn to crochet. Claire has five children, which is why people sometimes look at her with mild concern. She longs for an Insta-perfect life like her online hero, Siobhan, but she’s drowning in domestic failure. She joins the Copeton craft group in the hope of making some non-virtual friends. Yasmin is Muslim and proud. But sometimes it would be great if people stopped asking her about her hijab and instead asked who she thought was going to win MasterChef. Pregnant with her first child, she should be elated. So why can’t she stop panicking? Perhaps crocheting a set of baby clothes can get her in the right headspace. With plans for a new mosque and the resettlement of refugees in the retirement village, Copeton becomes a breeding ground for Islamophobia. Together with the other members of the group, this small band of fibre-arts enthusiasts battle racism and bigotry with colour and creativity, but will the fragile threads of community be enough to bind them when more than one member has something to hide? ‘Joyous, warm and utterly charming – I smiled for days.’ TONI JORDAN ‘Warm, funny, and bighearted, Kate Solly stitches together a cast of characters here who will restore your faith in people power.’ CATE KENNEDY"

Kate Solly (Author), Rebecca Macauley (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Rebecca Macauley