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The Other Side of Paradise
For fans of Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and After the Party. Duty, scandal, and a mother’s desperate attempt to protect her sons from a secret that will destroy them. 'A breathtakingly good, heartbreaking and utterly absorbing story.' Cressida Connolly, author of After the Party'Sumptuously detailed... Razor-sharp social observations and glimmers of catty wit.' Telegraph LONDON 1921 – Jean Buckman, a young and innocent American heiress arrives in England to find a society decimated by war but resolutely clinging to the status quo. She marries Edward Warre an engaging but complex man and the owner of a once great but now struggling estate. As the marriage falters, Jean spends her summers in the South of France where she embarks on a passionate affair that will have repercussions for the rest of her life. Two sons arrive, the oldest, heir to the estate, is not the true bloodline. But Edward needs Jean’s money to survive, and she needs her husband's silence. The Other Side of Paradise is the heart-breaking story of a family ripped apart by the shackles of inheritance and the rules imposed upon them by a society that cannot face the truth. 'With gorgeously fluid prose that never snags on the period detail, Beaumont is a debut writer with a bold future.' Jessica Fellowes, author of The Mitford Murders
Earl Crush
''Both a rollicking romp and the most tender of love stories... Sexy, kind, and full of adventure!'' Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author of Say You''ll Be My JaanRight girl. Wrong Earl.Lydia Hope-Wallace''s secret life as the anonymous author of rebellious political pamphlets has led her into a correspondence with the charming Earl of Strathrannoch. When she learns he''s in dire financial straits, Lydia sets out for Scotland to offer him a marriage of convenience - to, erm, herself.Arthur Baird, Earl of Strathrannoch is stunned when a bewitching stranger offers him her hand in marriage. But when he realizes that his traitorous brother has been writing to her under his name, he''s bloody furious.Desperate to track down his estranged sibling, Arthur needs Lydia''s help. What he doesn''t need? The attraction that burns hotter each moment they spend together. As Lydia slips past his defences, Arthur will have to risk everything to keep her safe - even his heart...Hot, hilarious and heartfelt, this racy Regency romp from bestselling author Alexandra Vasti is perfect for fans of Bridgerton and Lex Croucher''Bridgerton at its sexiest... Crush? Ha. I''m in love with the earl!'' Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author of Viscount In Love''Wildly delightful! ... Marvelously funny and sexy'' Joanna Shupe, USA Today bestselling author of The Scandal of Rose ''Witty banter, endearing characters, and smoking hot chemistry'' Liana De la Rosa, author of Ana Maria and The Fox
The Painters Daughters
1759, Ipswich. Sisters Peggy and Molly Gainsborough are the best of friends and do everything together. They spy on their father as he paints, they rankle their mother as she manages the books, they tear barefoot through the muddy fields that surround their home. But there is another reason they are inseparable: from a young age, Molly has had a tendency to forget who she is, to fall into confusion, and Peggy knows instinctively that no one must find out.
When the family move to Bath, Thomas Gainsborough finds fame as a portrait artist, while his daughters are thrown into the whirl of polite society. Here, the merits of marriage and codes of behaviour are crystal clear, and secrets much harder to keep. As Peggy goes to greater lengths to protect her sister, she finds herself falling in love, and their precarious situation is soon thrown catastrophically off-course. The discovery of a betrayal forces her to question all she has done for Molly - and whether any one person can truly change the fate of another . . .
Inspired by true events and told with irresistible vibrancy and wit, Emily Howes' award-winning debut is a captivating and deeply moving novel about art, sisterhood and the price we pay for love.
Questor
A gripping story of danger, intrigue, jealousy and love set in the uncertain world of Oliver Cromwell’s post-civil war Republic.When army surgeon, John Lockyer attends the pregnant victim of a street stabbing, saving the child but not the mother, Lady Derryn Barlow, ward of the Earl of Pembroke, his life unravels. Hours later, a hospital laundry maid, Sally, is killed and, pressured to keep quiet by the Earl’s henchman, Lockyer and his colleague, Madame O’Brien, search for Sally’s sister, Finny, at the Whitecross Street brothel. But she has already fled.What is the link between the dead women? Who has taken the child? What are the brothel’s secrets? And will the murderer be found?Infiltrating the exiled Royalists in France, will Lockyer uncover the answers? Will he find favour with Cromwell? And will he meet Madame O’Brien again?In this compelling debut, Tallis Clark deploys her medical expertise and meticulous historical research to deliver a pitch-perfect story of murder, forensic investigation, political high stakes and the search for truth.
Svatba znesvěcená vraždou - Meč a pergamen
V Českém království vládne král Jan Lucemburský, o vliv v zemi však soupeří dvě znepřátelené šlechtické skupiny. Nejbohatší český velmož Petr z Rožmberka pozve na svou svatbu s královnou vdovou po Václavu III. nejvýznamnější šlechtice z obou táborů ve snaze existující spory urovnat, avšak jeho snažení od základu zmaří vražda jednoho ze svatebních hostů. Ten ke všemu patří k tomu křídlu, jež je králi Janovi a jeho hlavnímu stoupenci Petrovi z Rožmberka nepřátelské. Hrozí nebezpečí, že stávající rozbroje v důsledku toho přerostou v občanskou válku. Aby tomu zabránil, požádá mocný Rožmberk dva ze svých hostů, rytíře Blahotu z Lítožnice a kanovníka svatovítské kapituly Kryštofa, aby pachatele zločinu vypátrali…
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THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER‘An anti-fascist history lesson disguised as a novel’New York Times‘Extraordinary’TLS‘A masterpiece’ Roberto SavianoA startling look into the fascist mindset, a portrait of unrelenting determination, and an impeccable work of historical fiction. M tells the story of the rise of fascism from within the mind of its founder. A gripping and masterful exposé, it explores Benito Mussolini’s rise to power and a movement that, amidst a failing democracy, came to shape the world.‘Panoptic and polyphonic, Scurati’s book gives us the experiences of the fearful and the feared, the rhetoric of both the revolutionaries and the reactionaries … an immense mosaic’ Lucy Hughes-Hallett, New Statesman‘An indisputable literary achievement … Italo Calvino would have loved it’ El Pais
Astrid Lindgren
Stockholm, 1929. A fiatal Astrid végre újra a fiával, Lasséval töltheti az idejét. Leányanyaként nincs könnyű dolga, de eltökélten harcol Lasséért és önmagáért. Két évvel később Astrid feleségül megy nagy szerelméhez, Sturéhez. Sok minden megváltozik, de a történetek, melyeket a fiának és a lányának, Karinnak mesél, megmaradnak. A történetek egy bátor kislányról szólnak, akinek két copfja és egy majma van. Astrid elkezdi papírra vetni ezeket, és elküldi egy kiadónak.
A szerzőként aratott hirtelen siker meglepetésként éri. Úgy tűnik, minden jól alakul, ám Astrid és Sture kapcsolata válságba jut, és a család felé tragikus csapás közeleg.
A Harisnyás Pippi világhírű írónőjének érzelmes portréját tartja kezében az olvasó. Astrid Lindgren a történeteivel gyermekek egész nemzedékét tette boldoggá.
The Ghosts Of Rome
''Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure'' Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondFebruary 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as ‘The Choir’. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmann’s attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him – one where the consequences could be lethal.''As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you''ll read this year or any year'' Donal Ryan, Sunday Times''Vivid and moving'' Guardian‘A stellar piece of storytelling’ Daily Mail''Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures'' New York Times''Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the language is rich, visual and beautiful'' Sunday Independent
Bethnal Green
<p><b>*A <i>STYLIST </i>TOP 10 DEBUT FICTION BY WOMEN FOR 2025*</b><br><b>*A <i>COSMOPOLITAN </i>TOP 25 BEST HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL*</b><br><b><br>'Captures with grace and profundity the experience of immigrants and health workers' TASH AW<br><br>'A beautifully immersive coming-of-age tale set amongst the brilliance and bleakness of 1970s London' LOUISE HARE</b><br><br><br><b>Penang, 1971.</b> When Suyin Lim is offered the opportunity of a lifetime - a place as a trainee nurse in London's Bethnal Green Hospital - she jumps at the chance to leave her job as a seamstress and unite with her sister, who left for the same path a year before.<br><br>However, without warning her sister returns to Penang, a shadow of her former self and Suyin is forced to leave without any answers. Suyin soon finds herself starting a new life in London, falling in love with the vibrant city and its people and as she immerses herself in the gruelling but rewarding work of caring for her patients, she begins to understand what she really wants out of life . . . <br><br>BETHNAL GREEN explores the themes of sacrifice and heartbreak, the power of using your voice and the will to build a life of one's own against the odds. It is also a powerful love letter to dedicated NHS workers from around the world, whose work touches countless lives every day.<br><br><b>'Heartstring-pulling and hopeful' </b><b>SARAH TURNER</b><br><b><br>'I was hooked from the first page' </b><b>LAUREN HO</b></p>
Island Song
One sister found the courage to leave, the other must find the courage to live… From the Caribbean to 1950s London, an epic story of finding home, Island Song is an atmospheric and lyrical debut of compelling storytelling, for fans of Louise Hare and Kristin Hannah. __________________________________ 'Profound and moving' Woman's Own 'Engrossing … An enjoyable debut' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City 'Inspirational … filled with emotion and vibrancy' Heat ___________________________________ ‘We are born of fighters … slaves wanting to be free. Never let anyone take away the fire in your belly, my daughters…’ Two sisters, spun from the same cloth, yet following different paths… Headstrong Agnes Deterville dreams of escape, far away from their small village in Saint Lucia. Cautious Ella fears everything beyond the world she knows. When Agnes departs to 1950s London, they are both confronted by heartbreak, loneliness, and tragedy. Separated by an ocean, but bound by love, can the sisters keep their island song singing in their hearts? Perfect for fans of This Lovely City by Louise Hare and Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. *READERS LOVE ISLAND SONG* 'Inspiring and relatable … highly recommend!' ? 'Beautifully written, with deeply developed characters' ? 'Will resonate long after the final page' ? 'A compelling read … the depth of the characters' strength shines throughout' ? 'Insightful and inspirational' ? 'Captivating and emotional … a powerful reminder of an important chapter in history' ? 'Iloved the call of the island song!' ? 'Really loved this book' ?
The Artist
WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES DEBUT PRIZE 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME ''A furiously romantic, sun-drenched mystery . . . The Artist will leave you yearning in every sense of the word'' Yael van der Wouden, author of The Safekeep''The Artist is a lush, impressive debut; the writing is rich and sensuous, especially in descriptions of food, the landscape and the act of creation. Lucy Steeds is one to watch'' The Times''Dextrous and powerful . . . a hugely accomplished portrait of ambition and self-fulfilment'' Guardian''The year''s most lauded debut novelist . . . A sultry, headily perfumed portrait of monstrous male egos and oppressed overlooked women . . . The Artist uncovers its secrets by stealth'' Telegraph''A blaze of a book, poetic, passionate and quietly powerful'' Daily Mail''This compelling, evocative debut will transport you to idyllic, sun-drenched Provence in 1920 . . . An absorbing, poetic read'' Mail on Sunday''Captivating . . . with imagery as lush as an oil painting'' Washington Post''Enthralling . . . the descriptions of the landscape, the meals they eat and the art created are so rich and evocative it''s as if you''re there'' Good Housekeeping**BEST BOOKS FOR 2025 from Stylist and Good Housekeeping**PROVENCE, 1920Ettie moves through the remote farmhouse, silently creating the conditions that make her uncle''s artistic genius possible.Joseph, an aspiring journalist, has been invited to the house. He believes he''ll make his name by interviewing the reclusive painter, the great Edouard Tartuffe.But everyone has their secrets. And, under the cover of darkness, Ettie has spent years cultivating hers.Over this sweltering summer, everyone''s true colours will be revealed.Because Ettie is ready to be seen.Even if it means setting her world on fire.''Lucy Steeds transports the reader with her sensuous depictions of food, art, and landscape . . . an assured and atmospheric debut'' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent''An intoxicating tale of creativity, possession and freedom. An impressively assured debut which asks questions about all those who are painted over by history'' Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre''I could not love this beautiful novel more . . . the final chapters left me with that delicious heart-bursting feeling, full of hope and delight'' Florence Knapp, author of The Names''Gorgeous . . . Steeped in the heat and atmosphere of 1920s Provence, this novel brims with intrigue, hope and yearning'' Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory and The Burial Plot ''Phenomenal . . . beautiful, pacey historical fiction, vividly realised. It drifts with the scent of summer, the land lit up and throbbing, the food piled high and richly painted, the paint as thick and buttery as food. I wanted to eat it. Yes, I even wanted to eat the paint. Read this book!'' Seth Insua, author of Human, Animal
A Secret in the Family
''An epic follow-up to the bestselling Shipyard Girls series'' Peterborough Telegraph''A brilliant family saga'' The Sun_______________________________1945, Sunderland. Ida Boulter makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her five children behind as she escapes her husband and moves to London to start afresh with the love of her life.1953, County Durham. Ida’s children have since built a new life in the beautiful home of Cuthford Manor – looked after by their eldest sibling Angie and her husband.But their world is about to be rocked once again when their mother turns up out of the blue for the first time in eight years.She has come back bearing a secret she can no longer keep from her family.Will telling the truth cause more harm than good?Only their love for one another will carry them through the turbulent times ahead._______________________________Readers love Nancy Revell:''This was so worth waiting for''''An unforgettable story''''Nancy is a fantastic storyteller''''A great read and a superb writer''''Everything I expected and more''''This book held me from beginning to end''''So looking forward to the next one''''Wow. What an amazing read!''''Just brilliant!''Praise for Nancy Revell:''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' Northern Echo''Stirring and heartfelt storytelling'' Peterborough Evening Telegraph‘A well-written story with vivid characters’ Anna Jacobs‘An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusion’ Rosie Goodwin
The Queen of Fives
''Imagine Bridgerton crossed with Hustle (only 10 times better!)'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Scoundrously entertaining, I loved everything about it'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''One major plot twist had me actually shouting at the book'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Fast-paced, witty and fun'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐''Be prepared to read fully into the night'' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the twisty and original new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS...''Sheer delight from start to finish'' Janice Hallett''Hay keeps the pages turning and the reader guessing'' The Times ''As fiendishly clever as its characters'' Jennie GodfreyThey whisper her name in every corner of town. The lady with a hundred faces, a thousand lives.Five moves, five days - for such are the rules of her game.1898. Quinn Le Blanc, London''s most talented con woman, has five days to pull off the seemingly impossible: trick an eligible duke into marriage and lift a fortune from the richest family in England.Masquerading as a wealthy debutante, Quinn is the jewel of the season. Her brilliant act opens doors to the grand drawing rooms and lavish balls of high society - and propels her into the inner circle of her target: the corrupt, charismatic Kendals.But as she spins in and out of their world, Quinn becomes tangled in a dangerous web of love, lies and loyalty. The Kendal family all have secrets of their own, and she may not be the only one playing a game of high deception...---''A dangerous game... delivered with fabulous aplomb'' Daily Mail''Audacious, cunning, quick-witted'' Louise Candlish''A period piece, a full-throttle thriller and a masterclass in characterisation - historical fiction doesn''t get more exciting than this'' Erin Kelly''A fabulous mix of Victorian skullduggery and high society, full of twists that keep you turning the pages'' Katy WatsonPraise for THE HOUSEKEEPERS:''The perfect holiday read'' Guardian''Punch-the-air good'' Kiran Millwood Hargrave''Delightfully mischievous'' The Times''Imagine Ocean''s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith'' Erin Kelly''Impressive'' Sunday Times''Kept me hooked ''til the last page'' Jennifer Saint
The Storm We Made
?''A storytelling star is born''? TRACY CHEVALIER?''A novel that will stay with you''? CECILE PIN?''Devastating, beautiful and extraordinary''? JESSICA GEORGE?''Magnificent . . . I implore you to read it''? CHRIS WHITAKER?''I''ll never forget this book''? JESSAMINE CHANMalaysia, 1945. As WW2 rages, will a mother''s choice affect her children forever?British Malaya, 1930sDiscontented housewife Cecily is seduced by Japanese general Fujiwara and the glorious future he is promising for ''independent'' Malaya, free from British colonialism. As she becomes further embedded as his own personal spy, she unwittingly alters the fate of her country by welcoming in a punishing form of dictatorship under the Japanese in WWII.Japanese-occupied Malaya, 1945Cecily and her family are barely surviving. Her children, Jujube, Abel and Jasmin, are surrounded by threat, and look to their mother to keep them safe. But she can''t tell them about the part she played in the war - and she doesn''t know how to protect them.Can Cecily face up to her past to save her children? Or is it already too late?READERS ARE LOVING THE STORM WE MADE:''A heartbreaking read that I cannot get out of my head or my heart'' ?????''This is not a book to be missed'' ?????''An absolutely exceptional book that will never leave me''?????''Vanessa Chan has given us a masterpiece'' ?????''Gripping, vivid and moving'' ?????''A deeply emotional read, at times painfully so'' ?????''Shows a different side to the conflict and emotions of WWII. Beautifully written'' ?????''A powerful and moving debut'' ?????
A Matter of Persuasion
''Achingly romantic with lashings of Gilded Age glamour.'' Jessica Bull''A Matter of Persuasion completely captured my heart! The way it immerses you in the lavish details of the era made me feel like I was living in that time. I couldn’t help but stay up late, lost in the world the author created.'' Reader review ?????''Loved this beautiful Gilded age novel! The outfits the settings and gorgeous historical content had me reading late into the night!'' Reader review ?????Lose yourself in this retelling of Persuasion, the ultimate tale of love, loss and sacrifice, re-imagined in the opulent but guarded Gilded Age society. New York, 1882. Amy Eaton is a bestselling authoress, much to the embarrassment of her family. Proudly ‘old money’, they see her professionalism as an impropriety. Despite their undisguised disdain for her, Amy is bound by a promise she made to her dying mother to look after her two sisters and father.Eight years have passed since Amy gave up the love of her life, after her mother’s best friend persuaded her not to marry him. But now Wareham is back: a rich, self-made man in search of a wife.Doing her best to forget the life she might have had with Wareham, Amy must learn how to navigate her small social circle without letting her true feelings show. As new and unexpected situations arise, will Amy defy expectations and choose her own pat? raise for Theresa Howes:‘Truly gripping… I loved it.’ Jill Mansell, Sunday Times bestselling author of Promise Me‘I absolutely loved this… Vivid and heartbreaking.’ Lana Kortchik, USA Today bestselling author of Sisters of War‘War, passion and tragedy unite in this atmospheric and moving tale.’S D Sykes, author of the Oswald de Lacy Medieval Murders series‘A wonderfully immersive, emotional read.’Annabelle Thorpe, author of The Enemy of Love‘I stayed up late into the night to finish… A thrilling, exciting story… You might want to have some tissues handy.’Reader review ?????‘This book will stay with me for a long time. A credit to Theresa Howes for exquisite writing and an evocative storyline.’Reader review ?????‘It was absolutely compulsive – my heart was in my throat for the brilliant heroine all the way through.’Reader review ?????
Těžké časy v Harpers
Je to už dva roky, co se otevřel obchodní dům Harpers. Sally s Benem Harperem si žijí velmi spokojeně a očekávají narození prvního potomka. Beth Burrowsová si zvyká na manželství s Jackem a postupně se zotavuje z potratu a vyrovnává se s tragickým úmrtím své tety. Do Harpers zavítají nové tváře a rychle se stanou součástí každodenního shonu v oblíbeném obchodním domě. Ale zatímco jsou londýnské ulice zalité sluncem, nad Evropou se stahují temná mračna a naše děvčata čekají těžké časy...
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The Warm Hands of Ghosts
World War One, and as shells fall in Northern France, a Canadian nurse searches for her brother believed dead in the trenches. January 1918. Laura Iven has been discharged from her nurse duties and sent back to Halifax, Canada.
Now home, she receives word of her brother's death on the fields of Passchendaele. Believing he is still alive, and determined to find him, Laura returns to France as a volunteer for a hospital near the front line of battle. She soon hears whispers of ghosts, and a man known to many as the fiddler whose music allows soldiers to forget the traumas of war.
Could her brother’s disappearance have anything to do with him?November 1917. Freddie Iven awakens after an explosion to find himself trapped underground with an enemy soldier. Against all odds, the two men manage to dig themselves out and, having saved each other’s lives, form an intense bond of friendship.
Iceni
Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice is the first thrilling instalment in this historical trilogy.60 AD. The death of Prasutagus, the Iceni king, leaves his kingdom divided between Rome and his daughters. The Roman Procurator Catus Decianus seizes the entire territory and brutalizes Boudica and her family.Driven by vengeance, Boudica rallies the Iceni tribe and allies including the Trinovantes, Coritani, and Catuvellauni. As Roman forces are preoccupied in the north, Boudica''s rebel army advances on Camulodunum, the Roman provincial capital, where a vastly outnumbered Roman defence struggles to hold.With the fate of Roman Britannia hanging in the balance, the epic tale of sacrifice, rebellion, and fierce determination unfolds.
Miss Austen
Throughout her lifetime, Jane Austen wrote countless letters to her sister. But why did Cassandra burn them all?
1840: twenty three years after the death of her famous sister Jane, Cassandra Austen returns to the village of Kintbury, and the home of her family's friends, the Fowles.
She knows that, in some dusty corner of the sprawling vicarage, there is a cache of family letters which hold secrets she can never allow to be revealed.
As Cassandra recalls her youth and her relationship with her brilliant yet complex sister, she pieces together buried truths about Jane's history, and her own. And she faces a stark choice: should she act to protect Jane's reputation, or leave the contents of the letters to go unguarded into posterity?
Based on a literary mystery that has long puzzled biographers and academics, Miss Austen is a wonderfully original and emotionally complex novel about the loves and lives of Cassandra and Jane Austen.
Historické romány netreba dlho predstavovať. Kto by nemal rád príbehy odohrávajúce sa v časoch dávno, aj nie až tak dávno minulých. Ponorte sa do najkrajších historických príbehov pre ženy, ale aj pre mužov a nechajte sa uniesť od každodenných problémov. Nájdete tu top najnovšie historické romány od Lucindy Riley či Julie Quinn, alebo Jany Pronskej ale aj klasiku od Jane Austen alebo Ericha Maria Remarquea
