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‘The perfect summer escape’ – Sarah Morgan
Her summer escape will awaken the past
In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Kelly Sinclair is on the cusp of becoming the next big movie star. Until then, she’s spending the summer of 1953 on the magical island of Capri…
Sixty years later, on a visit to her elderly grandmother’s cottage, photographer Maddie Williams unearths a box of old film memorabilia featuring a glamorous and beautiful young woman with platinum blonde hair. She also finds a postcard from the island of Capri, detailing the heart-breaking end of a passionate love affair.
Her grandmother now has trouble remembering anything from all those years ago. So when Maddie is commissioned for a photoshoot in Italy, she visits Capri to see if she can find out the truth. Can she unravel the mystery and discover what really happened in the summer of 1953, and will her magical island escape hold some surprises for Maddie, too?
Everyone LOVES Alex Brown:
‘An intriguing story you will love’ Jill Mansell
‘Evocative and engaging … a story to fall in love with’ Cathy Bramley
‘The perfect, feel-good summer read’ My Weekly
‘The cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages’ Trisha Ashley
‘I adored it’ Lesley Pearse
‘A warm, emotional tale of love, friendship and following your heart.’ Milly Johnson
‘This well-researched novel draws you straight into the heart of this engaging story.’ My Weekly
Praise for Joanna Hickson
‘Intriguing… told with confidence’ The Times
‘Rich and warm’ Sunday Express
Can she tread a dangerous line between love and duty?
Raven-haired and fiercely independent, Joan Guildford has always remained true to herself. As lady-in-waiting and confidante to Queen Elizabeth, wife of Henry VII, Joan understands royal patronage is vital if she and her husband, Sir Richard, are to thrive in the volatile atmosphere of court life.But Tudor England is in mourning following the death of the Prince of Wales, and within a year, the queen herself. With Prince Henry now heir to the throne, the court murmurs with the sound of conspiracy. Is the entire Tudor project now at stake or can young Henry secure the dynasty?
Drawn into the heart of the crisis, Joan’s own life is in turmoil, and her future far from secure. She faces a stark choice – be true to her heart and risk everything, or play the dutiful servant and watch her dreams wither and die. For Joan, and for Henry’s Kingdom, everything is at stake…
Praise for Joanna Hickson:
‘Bewitching’
Woman & Home
‘Evocative’
Woman’s Weekly
‘A great tale’ Conn Iggulden
‘Thoroughly engrossing’
The Lady
Drawn into the heart of the crisis, Joan’s own life is in turmoil, and her future far from secure. She faces a stark choice – be true to her heart and risk everything, or play the dutiful servant and watch her dreams wither and die. For Joan, and for Henry’s Kingdom, everything is at stake…
Praise for Joanna Hickson:
‘Bewitching’
Woman & Home
‘Evocative’
Woman’s Weekly
‘A great tale’ Conn Iggulden
‘Thoroughly engrossing’
The Lady
The world is at war. And time is running out…
London, 1940. Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming.
When Arthur disappears, Nell is desperate to find him. But her search will lead her into far darker places than she ever imagined…
New York, Present Day. When Ellie discovers a beautiful watch that had once belonged to a grandmother she never knew, she becomes determined to find out what happened to her. But as she pieces together the fragments of her grandmother’s life, she begins to wonder if the past is better left forgotten…
A powerful and unforgettable tale of fierce love, impossible choices and a moment that changes the world forever, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Suzanne Kelman.
Readers love Daisy Wood:
'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl
‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer
‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer
‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer
Set between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer
‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer
‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer
‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer
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A perfect marriage…
Golden couple Annie and David Crayce have it all. A loving marriage, three beautiful children and a thriving family business. Life couldn’t be better. Until the unthinkable happens…
A perfect crime?
A piece of damning DNA evidence has arisen, placing David as the prime suspect of a murder committed twenty-years ago. Annie is sure her David is innocent. But if he isn’t guilty, then either his father or brother must be.
As the police investigate the cold case, so does Annie. Trawling through her old diaries, she begins desperately looking for answers. But it all comes down to a few lost hours she can’t solve.
And Annie begins to doubt the one person she thought she knew best… Her husband.
Praise for Alex Brown
‘An intriguing story you will love’ Jill Mansell
‘The cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages’ Trisha Ashley
‘I adored it’ Lesley Pearse
‘Evocative and engaging … a story to fall in love with.’ Cathy Bramley
‘A warm, emotional tale of love, friendship and following your heart.’ Milly Johnson
Annie Lovell is keen to put the spark back into her life and when her elderly neighbour inherits an abandoned Parisian apartment she goes to Paris to discover more. Her curiosity takes an unexpected turn on discovering a bundle of secret diaries hidden within the walls, detailing the life of a young English woman, Beatrice Crawford, who volunteered in 1916 to nurse the soldiers in the fields of France.
Captivated by the romantic City of Light, Annie realises first appearances are not always as they seem. Following Beatrice’s journey from the Great War, through the Roaring Twenties and to a very different life in Nazi-occupied Paris, Annie must piece together the events from the past, if she is to fulfil the legacy that Beatrice left for her to find…
‘Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages’ Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestseller
'A moving, gripping story set during WW2’ Kitty Neale, Sunday Times bestseller
Britain, 1943
Ronnie Linfoot may be the youngest of three sisters, but she’s determined to do her bit…
Against her strict mother’s wishes, Ronnie signs up to join the Grand Union Canal Company, where she’ll be working on a narrowboat taking critical supplies between London and Birmingham.
But with no experience on the waterways, she must learn the ropes quickly. She’s facing dreadful weather, long days, and rough living conditions. At least she isn’t on her own.
In the toughest times, will Ronnie and her fellow trainees pull together? For even in the darkest days of war, hope and friendship can see you through…
An uplifting tale of courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest.
Her duty is to keep smiling through…
When World War II breaks out, Suzanne’s dream of attending the Royal Academy of Music crumbles.
Determined to do her bit, she joins a swing band that entertains troops in some of the worst-hit cities of Europe.
Through singing, Suzanne finds a confidence she never knew she had, and she soon wins the admiration of Britain’s brave servicemen.
But her heart already belongs to a Navy officer who is serving out at sea. The question is… will they meet again?
A gripping tale of love, courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Donna Douglas and Vera Lynn.
Don’t miss the gripping new book from the Sunday Times bestseller, Susan Lewis – available to buy now!
‘A compelling, timely mystery’ bestselling author, Lisa Ballantyne
‘You'll be surprised and captivated right to the end!' Irish Times bestselling author, Carmel Harrington
His life was destroyed by a lie.
Her life will be ruined by the truth.
Joely tells other people’s secrets for a living. As a ghost writer, she’s used to scandal – but this just might be her strangest assignment yet.
Freda has never told her story to anyone before. But now she’s ready to set the record straight and to right a wrong that’s haunted her for forty years.
Freda’s memoir begins with a 15-year-old girl falling madly in love with her teacher. It ends in a way Joely could never possibly have imagined.
As the story unravels, Joely is spun deeper into a world of secrets and lies. Delving further into Freda’s past, Joely’s sure she can uncover the truth… But does she want to?
Absorbing, emotional and absolutely unputdownable, My Lies Your Lies is 2020’s must-read – buy now!
'A fascinating portrait of the women who helped make a dynasty' The Times
'Bewitching' Woman & Home
'Evocative' Woman's Weekly
Two women, two very different destinies, drawn together in the shadow of the Tower of London:
Elizabeth of York, her life already tainted by dishonour and tragedy, now queen to the first Tudor king, Henry the VII.
Joan Vaux, servant of the court, straining against marriage and motherhood and privy to the deepest and darkest secrets of her queen. Like the ravens, Joan must use her eyes and her senses, as conspiracy whispers through the dark corridors of the Tower.
Through Joan's eyes, The Lady of the Ravens inhabits the squalid streets of Tudor London, the imposing walls of its most fearsome fortress and the glamorous court of a kingdom in crisis.
In the midst of war, she knew her place was not at home...
The most ambitious of three sisters, Lorraine 'Raine' Linfoot always dreamed of becoming a pilot. As a spirited seventeen-year-old, she persuades her hero Doug Williams to teach her to fly.
When war breaks out in 1939, Raine is determined to put her skills to good use. She enlists in the Air Transport Auxiliary, becoming one of a handful of brave female pilots flying fighter planes to the men on the front line.
Raine embraces the challenges of the job, despite its perils. But when Doug is reported missing after his Spitfire is shot down, she realises the war could tear apart not only her country, but also her heart...
A gripping story of family, friendship and courage, perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Nancy Revell and Call the Midwife.
A thrilling, brave and explosive novel, perfect for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and He Said/She Said.
'Razor-sharp...Much more than a courtroom thriller' Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX
'Taut, gritty and compelling. This book deserves to be HUGE' Louise Jensen
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IT'S TIME TO TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE JURY.
The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. Who accuses the boys of something unthinkable.
The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hardworking immigrant families. All with corroborating stories.
WHOSE SIDE WOULD YOU TAKE?
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Readers are giving Take It Back five stars:
'The perfect book club read . . . will make for lively, thought-provoking discussions'
'A skilfully written book that offers a big punch'
'You will feel like you are enveloped in this case and the unseen juror'
'Brilliant, powerful, moving and intelligent'
'Just when you think you've guessed correctly another twist appears'
'A genuine five-star read'
'A brilliantly compelling, tense and thought-provoking read'
Praise for A Postcard From Italy
'Be whisked away in this sunny, heartwarming read' Woman's Own
'I adored it' Milly Johnson
'Enchanting and wonderfully romantic' Cathy Bramley
Grace Quinn loves her job at Cohen's Convenient Storage Company, finding occasional treasure in the forgotten units that customers have abandoned. Her inquisitive nature is piqued when a valuable art collection and a bundle of letters and diaries are found that date back to the 1930's.
Delving deeper, Grace uncovers the story of a young English woman, Connie Levine, who follows her heart to Italy at the end of the Second World war. The contents also offer up the hope of a new beginning for Grace, battling a broken heart and caring for her controlling mother.
Embarking on her own voyage of discovery, Grace's search takes her to a powder pink villa on the cliff tops overlooking the Italian Riviera, but will she unravel the family secrets and betrayals that Connie tried so hard to overcome, and find love for herself?
