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Shield Maiden is a lush fantasy that is both epic and intimate. Refocusing the narrative on a fierce young woman reclaiming her power, it will upend everything you think you know about Beowulf.
Fryda has grown up hearing tales of her uncle, King Beowulf, and his spectacular defeat of the monstrous Grendel. Her one desire is to become a shield maiden in her own right, but a terrible accident during her childhood has thwarted this dream. Yet still, somehow, she feels an uncontrollable power begin to rise within herself.
The last thing Fryda wants is to be forced into a political marriage, especially as her heart belongs to her lifelong friend, Theow. However, as foreign kings and chieftains descend upon her home to celebrate Beowulf's fifty years as the king of Geatland, the partnership begins to seem inevitable.
That is, until, amidst the lavish gifts and drunken revelry, a discovery is made that threatens the safety of Fryda's entire clan – and her own life. Incensed by this betrayal, Fryda resolves to fight for her people no matter the cost. As a queen should. As a shield maiden would.
And as the perilous situation worsens, Fryda's powers seem only to grow stronger. But she is not the only one to feel the effects of her new-found battle-magic. For, buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon is drawn to Fryda's untamed power, and is slowly awakening from a long, cursed sleep...
The brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author
A beautiful French chateau
Jo Lawless is still grieving her husband when his oldest friends invite her to a weekend houseparty in France. She’s always felt like an outsider in the group but she decides to go, hoping their shared loss will bring them closer together.
An unexpected guest
But the weekend is disrupted by the arrival of an unexpected guest, whose presence brings old tensions to the surface. Long-buried secrets begin to emerge, and it’s clear that at least one person is bent on revenge…
A night that will end in murder
The cold light of morning reveals a horrifying discovery. And the killer isn’t finished. A storm is coming, and no one at this party is safe…
‘Full of twists, turns and moving, realistic reveals’ Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel
'A clever, twisty, and deliciously dark thriller’ Charlotte Philby, author of A Double Life
‘An absolute corker… I couldn’t put it down’ Jane Fallon, author of Worst Idea Ever
‘Like its principal character, Storm is timely, powerful and seductive’ Christopher Brookmyre, author of The Cut
The latest book in the international bestselling series that has hit the charts in Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic!
Snuggle up in your favourite armchair and take a trip across the Irish sea for comfort food, cosy cottage nights and a heartwarming romance…
Talented lawyer Hannah Campbell wants a change in her workaholic Manchester life – so she books herself a place at the world-renowned Killorgally Cookery School in County Kerry. But on her first night In Ireland, sampling the delights of Dublin, Hannah can’t resist falling for the charms of handsome stranger Conor. It’s only when Hannah arrives at her postcard-pretty home at Killorgally for the next six weeks that she discovers what happens in Dublin doesn’t quite stay in Dublin…
Nestled amongst rolling green hills and breathtaking countryside, the cookery school throws Hannah and Conor together again–for better or worse.
Readers ADORE Hannah and Conor’s story:
‘A fabulous heartwarming book…total escapism at its best, I can highly recommend this book ❤’ Jeanie
‘Julie Caplin is whisking readers away…Perfect for cosying up and devouring in one go!’ Jenn
‘Set sail for an Irish holiday by cozying up on the couch with Julie Caplin's latest escape read…No suitcase is required’ Amy
‘WOW, I absolutely loved this book and just couldn't read it quickly enough…will most definitely leave you with that warm fuzzy feeling that only a well written romantic story can’ Shirleyann
‘Simply whisks you away from it all’ Wendy
‘The book I’ve been waiting months for and it did not disappoint! …These two characters have so much chemistry and I couldn’t get enough of the playful, fun flirting between the two’ Lyndsey
‘Simply fantastic…Worth far more than five stars’ Nicola
‘There is something really special about this series…like a warm hug’ Hannah
‘I was concerned that it would be a bit too twee. As they say in Pretty Woman, 'Big Mistake, Huge'…Ideal for fans of Katie Fforde’ Alison
The third and final adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's magical Midnight Hour series!
Emily and Tarkus are back again in one last adventure to save the Midnight Hour. Their old adversary the Nocturne is determined to destroy their beloved magical world and everyone in it. With the added peril of the villainous Hunt, whose mission it is to Make Britain Dark Again, the barrier between worlds begins to glitch and fade. Emily might just have a plan to save all worlds, but she's going to need everyone to help ...
'A fantastic magical adventure featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a hedgehog. I loved it.' M.G. LEONARD, author of BEETLE BOY on The Midnight Hour
'Fans of Nevermoor will love this quirky debut, fizzing with humour, scares and vivid world-building.' THE BOOKSELLER on The Midnight Hour
*Buy this heartwarming and feel good cosy novel for a slice of escapism at the turn of a page!*
‘Up there with the best of them…A big, fat five stars from me’ Sue Moorcroft
‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Phillipa Ashley
It’s time to pack your bags and head to the breathtaking, snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps for velvety hot chocolates, delicious cheeses and a gorgeous love story…
Food technician Mina has always believed that chocolate will solve everything – and it’s just what she needs when her latest relationship mishap goes viral!
So with her bags packed and a new determination to sort her life out, Minna decides to drown her sorrows with the best hot chocolate in the world at her godmother’s cosy Swiss chalet. Chocolate: yes. Romance: no. Until she has a run in on an Alpine train with a mysterious but oh-so-gorgeous stranger…
Emily needs to work out why magic is leaking from the Midnight Hour - but her shape-shifting Pooka relatives and a terrifying haunting aren't making things easy, not to mention the fact that she's supposed to be grounded. Officer-in-training Tarkus and pet hedgehog Hoggins are on hand to help - but if they can't work out what's going wrong, it will be the end of the midnight world ...
A brilliantly twisty new thriller – perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell
Both of them loved him. One of them killed him . . .
Louise has had to watch her husband, Andrew, start a new family in the four years since he left her. The ‘other woman’ is now his wife – but Louise isn’t ready to let Caz enjoy the life that was once hers, or to let go of the man she still loves.
As Louise starts to dig into Caz’s past, the two women’s pretence of civility starts to slip. But in trying to undermine each other, they discover more about the man they both married.
And when Andrew is murdered at a family party, both women are found standing over the body.
It’s always the wife. But which one?
Praise for Tess Stimson
‘Dark, twisty and addictive’ Lisa Jewell
‘I devoured One in Three, with its well-drawn characters, believably complex relationships and relentlessly twisting plot that keeps the reader guessing. Plus, Tess Stimson writes beautifully’ Debbie Howells
‘I raced through this tale of a murderous love triangle. One in Three is tense, twisty, and that ending – wow!’ Jackie Kabler
‘One in Three is just fantastic – complex, intriguing, fast-paced, with a brilliant, compelling cast. I loved it!’ Alex Lake
‘More chilling than Gone Girl and twistier than The Girl on the Train’ Jane Green
A tale of magic, mystery and determination which is also in development for film adaptation.
Emily longs to be ordinary. But when her parents disappear, she stumbles into the secret world of the Midnight Hour. A Victorian London frozen in time, the Midnight Hour is a haven for all things spooky, including monsters determined to end the world. What secrets have her parents been hiding? There's only one way Emily can find out and rescue her mum and dad: she must be brave enough to embrace her own inner magic...
"Fans of Nevermoor will love this quirky debut, fizzing with humour, scares and vivid world-building." THE BOOKSELLER
The riveting #1 bestseller from Austria: the story of an undertaker-a "vengeance goddess" with a dark past-who makes a vow to hunt down her husband's murderers.Blum is a mortician-an outspoken woman in a male dominated profession. She is also the loving mother of two young children, adored by those around her for her kind heart, her strength, and her sharp wit. Blum rides a motorcycle, and likes to spend time with friends and her husband, Mark, a policeman. She has been happily married to Mark for eight years, a perfect union. Blum has a good life-a life that masks the terrible secrets of her childhood. Then, in one devastating moment, Mark is killed before Blum's eyes. A hit-and-run. The most important thing in her life, her support and happiness, is taken from her. Blum grieves, but she refuses to accept her fate. She soon discovers that there is more to Mark's death than meets the eye. This was no accident. A shadowy group of people wanted Mark dead. But why? Blum is determined to find out-and to have her revenge. Woman of the Dead, the first book in a trilogy, is an unforgettable thriller about the lengths one passionate woman will go to for vengeance, and about the tug of war between good and evil in all of us. Writing with breakneck narration and rapid-fire dialogue, Bernhard Aichner is poised to follow in the steps of Jo Nesbo, Camilla Läckberg, and Jussi Adler-Olsen to become Europe's new breakout star in crime fiction.
