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A Girls' Guide to Winning the War
'A heart-warming tale about resilience, friendships and family, and the inestimable power of the written word' RUTH HOGAN'A heart-warming depiction of strong female friendships tested by suffering - Annie Lyons really is the queen of the wartime saga' CLARE CHAMBERSCan two young women and one book change the course of war?1940. Whip-smart librarian Peggy Sparks is determined to make sure that her brother Joe returns from the frontline to their London home, which they share with their beloved mother and grandmother. So when she is offered a once-in-a-lifetime job at the heart of the war effort, Peggy jumps at the prospect of making a real contribution to her country. But when she finds herself working under the fanciful socialite Lady Marigold Cecily, Peggy discovers that those around her are more keen on dancing at the Café de Paris than on ending the war. Writing accounts of her daily life is the only thing keeping Peggy's hopes alive. But when she finds her inner-most thoughts accidentally published by the Ministry of Information, Peggy realises she needs Marigold's help to save her job, and to bring her brother home . . . From the author of The Air Raid Book Club comes a powerful tale of unexpected friendship, community and two remarkable women who change the course of the war. Full of heart, emotion and drama, it is the perfect uplifting story for fans of Kate Thompson and Natasha Lester. 'A joyous read that I couldn't put down. I loved it' LIZ FENWICK'Annie Lyons writes with compassion and heart, leaving the reader feeling like there is always hope, even in the darkest times' KATE STOREY'This book is a delight! A warm hug of a story with gorgeous characters who felt like friends... Loved it! KERRY BARRETTWHAT EARLY READERS ARE ALREADY SAYING ABOUT A GIRLS' GUIDE TO WINNING THE WAR:'I loved every page of it...I Iove, love, loved it' ? ?'So many emotions, fabulous writing and a thoroughly enjoyable read!' ? ?'Heartfelt and real' ? ?'My favourite thing about her books is the way a tight community is formed throughout the story, and they always include strong female characters both young and old. Did I mention there are libraries?' ? ?'Inspirational' ? ?'Very moving book and very evocative of the era' ? 'A joyous read that I couldn't put down. I loved it' Liz Fenwick'A heartwarming novel about resilience and the power of female friendship' Good Housekeeping
A New Chapter at the Little Penguin Bookshop
New stories are being written at The Little Penguin Bookshop…Carrie Anderson’s business selling books at her local train station is thriving and, with her beloved Mike returned from war, everything feels as though it is falling into place. That is, until Mike is sent to Washington as a liaison between Britain and America.When her twin brother, Johnnie, a fighter pilot, is injured, and her bookstall falls on hard times, Carrie misses the sage advice and comfort of Mike more than ever.Bolstered by her supportive station community, can Carrie battle through this challenging new chapter and reach the happy ending she deserves?Praise for Joanna Toye:''Romance, nostalgia, family, and books! The Little Penguin Bookshop has it all'' Elaine Everest''Endearing characters [...] wartime loves, laughter and heartbreak'' Annie Murray''A charming heroine, a dashing hero and books! I loved it!'' Lesley Eames''An uplifting wartime saga with family at its heart'' Tracy Baines''Meticulously researched and beautifully written'' Helen Yendall
An Orphan’s Story
The brand new emotional and heart-wrenching tale from the author of The Lost Evacuee and The Boy with the SuitcaseIn a time of war, an orphaned boy must embark on an epic journey…After the death of his beloved father, Arthur and a group of other young evacuees are sent far away to Canada for their own safety on the eve of the Second World War. Alone and afraid, with no family to protect him, Arthur faces an unknown future.But even on the other side of the world he can’t escape the war. Faced with more upheaval, Arthur begins to doubt he will ever find his forever family. With so much heartache and turmoil, can he hold on to his dream of love and happiness?
Only the Brave
Set in Berlin during WW2, Only the Brave is a heart-wrenching story of love, courage and hope, from billion-copy bestseller Danielle Steel. In 1930s Berlin, dark days dawn under Hitler’s Third Reich. For nineteen-year-old Sophia Alexander, life will never be the same. The daughter of a respected doctor, Sophia has always believed that her destiny is to look after others, and as the persecution of Jewish families begins, she joins a group of dissidents who are committed to helping them to safety. As World War Two is declared, Sophia answers her religious calling and enters a convent, where she continues to fight bravely against the Nazi regime. That is until the fateful day she is arrested and taken to Ravensbrück concentration camp, where her only hope of survival is to escape and attempt the dangerous journey to the border. Sophia’s situation is further complicated when she meets a US airman, shot down nearby. As she nurses him back to health, they grow close, but she is still resolute that her destiny is with the Church. As Sophia looks for a sign of which path to follow, will she have the strength to question what she has committed her whole life to?
A Moth to the Flame
A shared past. A life-changing secret. Can love find its way back? 1992For Brodie, happiness feels real for the first time during a summer in Edinburgh with Elora, the woman who changes everything. But, after a devastating betrayal, Elora returns to Greece, leaving behind only a note with two haunting words: Forgive me. Brodie is forced to move on, despite his unanswered questions.2018Twenty-six years later, the sudden passing of Brodie''s wife leaves him shattered but determined to carry on?he has survived heartbreak before. Then, a chance discovery of a photograph changes everything. Elora, now a bestselling author, is living on a sunlit Greek island. Drawn to her once more after all this time, Brodie embarks on a journey from Edinburgh to the olive groves of Greece, seeking answers and rekindling feelings he thought long buried.But as the spark between them reignites, Brodie uncovers truths about their shared past that could either heal old wounds or deepen the divide between them forever. To move forward, Elora must summon the courage to confront the secrets that have haunted her for decades. She must find a way to tell Brodie the truth of what happened all those years ago, and hope that forgiveness is still possible.Set against the backdrop of the stunning Greek islands, A Moth to the Flame is a poignant story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of second chances. Part of Dougie McHale?s Hellenic Collection, it explores the complexity of relationships, the weight of our choices, and the hope that love can endure against all odds. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection: ? A great story, really authentic and heartfelt? Devoured this in one sitting couldn''t put it down.? The settings really come alive and I could even taste the flavour of the food!? Great story line and a bit of a twist to it!? He makes you feel you know the characters the feelings they have.? This is far from a straightforward love story as both characters have skeletons in their cupboards.
Foster's Mill
Escape into the world of Val Wood’s historical saga this winter and cosy up with this utterly gripping fireside read!Holderness, Yorkshire, 1988.Elizabeth Foster has lived in Tillington all her life. She knows everything about the local community… Everything except why another family, the Reedbarrows, now live in her ancestral home, Foster''s Mill.When Christopher, a man from ''down south'', arrives and begins asking questions about the Mill that no one has dared to ask for generations, secrets begin to surface, and Liz may finally find the answers she''s been looking for. And perhaps, at last, Liz and her father will be able to return to their family home.But Liz soon realises that if the sea continues to ravage the cliffside, the land which the mill is built on will fall away. If she doesn''t take action soon, there may not be a home for her to return to.With the help of Chris and the local community, can Liz save the village and claim what''s rightfully hers?Readers LOVE Val Wood:''Hull''s answer to Catherine Cookson'' BBC Radio 4''s Front Row‘One of those books that keeps you wanting more … impossible to put down’ 5 stars‘Val Wood never fails to impress … I could not put this book down’ 5 stars‘WOW. From the first page I was hooked … you will love this story’ 5 stars‘I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to melt away in the pages and be lost for a while. Riveting’ 5 stars‘Exciting story that kept me spellbound … Val has excelled herself yet again’ 5 stars‘The best book I have ever read, I really felt like I was part of the story and did not want it to end’ 5 stars
The Cook of Castamar
SHE IS the daughter of a disgraced physician, forced to work in the kitchen of a great eighteenth-century Spanish house, hiding her intense agoraphobia from everyone.
HE IS the Duke of Castamar, one of the most powerful men in the aristocracy. He is also sunk in terrible grief after the death of his young wife in a riding accident.
When Clara arrives at Castamar, she is shocked at the state of the kitchen. Unlike most educated girls of the time, she is a gifted cook, and when the annual party in memory of the duke's wife comes around, Clara gets the chance to contribute to the menu.
Soon both Clara and her exquisite food have caught the attention of the duke - and aroused dangerous jealousies both above and below stairs.
An epic story of swirling conspiracies, risky secrets and scandalous affairs, set against the sumptuous backdrop of eighteenth century Spain.
The Girl In The Portrait
A mysterious portrait. Two couples, a century apart. One secret that will change everything. London 1905, celebrated artist John Sutton paints The Quartet, unaware of the passion and betrayal his brush strokes will ignite. A century later, Mark and Abriana—ex-lovers haunted by their past—are drawn together by the image. As they trace the portrait's journey from London to Greece and war-torn Tuscany, the couple uncover a tale of love, sacrifice, and deception that mirrors their own tumultuous history. With each revelation, they're forced to confront the wounds that tore them apart and question whether healing is possible. On the sun-drenched Greek island of Zakynthos, they meet Pavlos, the key to unlocking the portrait's final secret. But as the past and present collide, Mark and Abriana must decide: Will they let the portrait's legacy destroy them, or can they find redemption in its century-old tale of enduring lov? captivating blend of romance and historical fiction that will keep you enthralled until the last page. _________________________________________________Praise for the Hellenic Collection:? McHale captures the essence of Greece so well and tells a wonderful story of love and loss. ? Dougie McHale’s books just get better and better. I loved The Girl in the Portrait - I liked the link between the past and the present and was gripped by both sides of the story. ? One of those books you just don’t want to put down. ? Dougie takes you to Corfu with such vivid descriptions that if you close your eyes you came feel the warmth of the sun and smell the cyprus trees. ? A story to lose yourself in. ? A gripping story of love lost and love found with a real page turner ending.
Where The Sky Falls
In the shadow of World War Two, love blossoms?but at a devastating cost. Corfu, 1943 Under German occupation, the once-idyllic island of Corfu has been reduced to hardship and fear. For Alexia, survival is all that matters?until she stumbles upon Frank, a man hiding in an olive grove. He claims to be neither a soldier nor a British spy, but a war artist in desperate need of her help.Risking her life, Alexia hides Frank from the Nazis, knowing that every day brings danger closer. As their bond deepens, love begins to bloom amidst the shadows of war. But Frank harbors secrets of his own, and when the truth comes to light, Alexia is faced with an unthinkable choice?a choice that will test her loyalty, her courage, and the very limits of her heart.Edinburgh, 2010 Decades later, Rob discovers a mysterious photograph among his late mother?s belongings. Determined to uncover its story, he sets out on a journey that leads him to the sunlit olive groves of Corfu. As Rob pieces together the fragments of Alexia and Frank?s story, he discovers that the sacrifices of the past echo into the present, reshaping everything he thought he knew about his family?and himself.As the truth is revealed, Rob uncovers an extraordinary tale of love, betrayal, and unimaginable bravery.Where the Sky Falls is part of Dougie McHale?s Hellenic Collection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of wartime Corfu and the lingering shadows of its past, Where the Sky Falls is a poignant exploration of the sacrifices we make for love and the hope that bridges generations. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection: ? So descriptive you feel like you''re there.? A very well written insight into how WW2 affected Greece.? I couldn''t wait to read what was happening next.? I loved the story telling, even through the awful terrors of the dreadful war.? I loved every minute of reading it and didn''t want the story to end.? He paints a vivid picture of war-torn Greece, the people caught in the melee. And yet, still, in all that misery and desperation, he?s added textures of love and hope.
The Housekeeper of Holcombe Hall
Gripping, emotional, and uplifting, this historical romance is perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Katie Flynn, and Joanne Clague.--1929. Holcombe Hall, LancashireHolcombe Hall?s enigmatic owner has passed away, and now as the roaring twenties come to an end the upstairs and downstairs residents of Holcombe Hall begin a new era.Parlour maid Florrie Bickerstaff has always endured the quick temper of Lady Charlotte, calmly navigated the formidable housekeeper, Bertha and avoided the officious butler, Mr Arkwright. But it?s all been worth it for Sir Richard.Sir Richard has shown Florrie nothing but kindness, and her heart can?t help but flutter when he enters the room. But she is a mere parlour maid and he a successful tycoon.When the house is in need of a new housekeeper, Florrie was not as invisible as she first thought. As she rises to the challenge of her new role, Sir Richard finds many an excuse to spend time with her?
Aféra Granvillových
Granvillovým se podařilo uprchnout z bombardovaného Londýna na rodinné panství Hartley Hall v Surrey, ale ani vesnický život nenabízí mnoho klidu. Rosie je uvězněna v manželství bez lásky s nemajetným šlechticem, a zatímco její muž bojuje ve válce, ona nedokáže odolat pokušení, které jeho nepřítomnost přináší. Juliet se zase zoufale snaží zapomenout na svou minulost, a tak se připojí jako zdravotní sestra k Červenému kříži a každý den statečně čelí všem nástrahám této práce. A když křehký klid v Hartley Hall naruší pletky patnáctileté Louisy s jedním z utečenců z East Endu, hrozí rodině další nepříjemný skandál…
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Husitská epopej VI. 1461-1471: Za časů Jiřího z Poděbrad, 2. vydání
Předposlední díl celé ságy představuje léta, kdy byl český král Jiří z Poděbrad na vrcholu své moci. Právě v té době se mu podařilo zlomit odpor vedlejších zemí Koruny české. Jenže posilování moci panovníka, který si v očích zbytku Evropy nesl cejch kacíře, znamenalo zesílení tlaku proti němu. A jako už několikrát v minulosti se papežově politice podařilo poštvat proti českým zemím uherského krále. Jenže Jiří z Poděbrad byl nejen obratný válečník, ale také mimořádně šikovný diplomat. Navíc musel stále zápasit s domácí opozicí katolicky smýšlejícího panstva a s nároky církve. Šestý díl epopeje končí smrtí Jiřího z Poděbrad. V prostředí boje a intrik postupně umírají příslušníci i druhé generace rodu Prokopů a na jejich místo nastupují děti a vnuci. Jejich svět však už není naplněn původními ideály kališnického hnutí, ale pragmatickým zápasem o majetek a postavení. V mnoha případech však také úsilím o prosté lidské štěstí. Vyprávění nás opět zavede do Prahy, Písku, Plzně a dalších měst, ale také na rožmberská a poděbradská panství, do Horních Uher, Říma a spolu s poselstvem českého krále i do dalších zemí.
Chrámy veselí
Píše se rok 1926 a Británie se dosud vzpamatovává z první světové války. V nočních klubech londýnské čtvrti Soho to ale kypí životem, šlechta se tu potkává s hvězdami showbusinessu, zahraničními diplomaty i gangstery a za šilink si každý může koupit taneček s jednou z místních dívek. Královnou tohohle nablýskaného polosvěta je Nellie Cokerová, žena, která je ochotná jít přes mrtvoly, jen aby zajistila rodinu – svých šest dětí, včetně tajemného prvorozeného Nivena, který si prošel peklem u Sommy. Jenže úspěch se neodpouští, a tak si musí své impérium hlídat před nepřáteli zvnějšku i zevnitř. Protože Soho, to nejsou jenom ohňostroje veselí, ale také temný labyrint, kde se člověk snadno může ztratit.
Kate Atkinsonová nás až s dickensovským zápalem nechává nahlédnout do ztraceného světa. Chrámy veselí vás pobaví, nadchnou smyslem pro detail a uchvátí napínavým dějem. Dokonale ilustrují všechny stránky talentu Kate Atkinsonové, díky němuž patří mezi nejuznávanější autory současné britské literatury
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You Dreamed of Empires
'An Aztec West Wing' GUARDIAN'I was so impressed that I'm on my second read' TORREY PETERS'A triumph' FINANCIAL TIMES'Glorious' i-DA NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF 2024A GUARDIAN TOP FIVE TRANSLATED FICTION OF 2024In 1519, Conquistador Hernán Cortés and his troops ride into the floating city of Tenoxtitlan – today’s Mexico City – in this hallucinatory, revelatory, colonial revenge story. Invited to a ceremonial meal with the steely princess Atotoxtli, sister and wife of the emperor Moctezuma, the Spanish nearly bungle their entrance into the city and its labyrinthine palace. Soon, one of Cortés’s captains, Jazmín Caldera, begins to question the ease with which they were welcomed, and wonders at the risks of getting out alive, much less conquering the empire. Moctezuma himself is at a political, spiritual and physical crossroads, relying on hallucinogens in a quest for any kind of answer from the gods. When Cortés and Moctezuma meet, two worlds, empires, languages, and possible futures collide. You Dreamed of Empires brings to life Tenoxtitlan at its height – and reimagines its destiny. It sets afire the moment of conquest and turns it into a moment of revolution, in a novel so electric and so unique that it feels like a dream. Translated by Natasha Wimmer'A mischievous fantasy' TLSA NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TOP TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR
The Pearl Button Girl
'This heartfelt story is perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn' - Candis'Gritty and moving story-telling' - Peterborough TelegraphAnnie Murray's The Pearl Button Girl is book one in the Children of Birmingham series, starting in Victorian Birmingham and following the trials and triumphs of the Fletcher family. Working at the local pearl button factory, Ada Fletcher is doing her best to make ends meet in trying times. When tragedy strikes and her siblings are taken to a workhouse orphanage, Ada is saved from a similar fate by her neighbour, Sarah Connell. But the roof over Ada’s head doesn’t come without a price: the Connells have too many children and not enough money, and Sarah’s reliance on drink means that it isn’t long before Ada needs to escape. Determined to be more than just a factory girl, Ada embarks on a journey to reunite with her siblings. But in a teeming industrial city, will she be able to find long-lost family as well as a home and life to call her own?
Blanche Monetová a záře leknínů
Paříž roku 1876. Rodina jedenáctileté Blanche je na mizině. Její otec, známý sběratel umění a mecenáš Clauda Moneta, si žil nad poměry. Blanche, její matka a sourozenci se stěhují k rodinnému příteli Monetovi, do jehož obrazů se dívka okamžitě zamiluje. Povzbuzovaná Monetem se chopí štětce. Její štěstí však netrvá dlouho, protože rodinu brzy zasáhnou těžké rány osudu.
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The Stolen Queen
Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archeological dig at Egypt''s Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. But after an unbearable tragedy strikes, Charlotte knows her future will never be the same. New York, 1978: Eighteen-year-old Annie Jenkins is thrilled when she lands an opportunity to work for iconic former Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who''s in the midst of organising the famous Met Gala, hosted at the museum and known across the city as the ''Party of the Year.'' Though Annie soon realises she''ll have her work cut out for her, scrambling to meet Diana''s capricious demands and exacting standards. Meanwhile, Charlotte, now leading a quiet life as the associate curator of the Met''s celebrated Egyptian Art Collection, wants little to do with the upcoming Gala. She''s consumed with her research on Hathorkare - a rare female pharaoh dismissed by most other Egyptologists as unimportant. That is, until the night of the Gala. When one of the Egyptian Art Collection''s most valuable artifacts goes missing...and there are signs Hathorkare''s legendary curse might be reawakening. As Annie and Charlotte team up to search for the missing antiquity, a desperate hunch leads the unlikely duo to one place Charlotte swore she''d never return: Egypt. But if they''re to have any hope of finding the artifact, Charlotte will need to confront the demons of her past - which may mean leading them both directly into danger.
The Life of Herod the Great
''The Life of Herod The Great – like Hurston herself – is a masterpiece, a miracle, and a marvel. In other words, treasure for the whole world'' Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage*In the 1950s Zora Neale Hurston penned a historical novel reconsidering the life of one of the most well-known biblical figures, Herod the Great. That novel was never published in Hurston''s lifetime. Now for the first time, it is brought to glorious life with commentary from scholar Deborah G. Plant.Far from his villainous portrayal in the New Testament, Hurston casts Herod as a forerunner of Christ, a beloved king who enriched Jewish culture and brought prosperity and peace to Judea. An intimate of both Marc Antony and Julius Caesar, the Judean king lived in a time of war and imperial expansion that was rife with political assassinations and bribery, as the old world gave way to the new.By bringing this complex, compelling and oft misunderstood leader into shining focus, The Life of Herod the Great invites the reader to reassess history and the world as they know it. What was in Herod’s time is and will be again. Zora Neale Hurston’s never-before-published novel is a lantern of understanding that might be held up to the present or the future, and nothing short of a masterpiece.A never-before-published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great – not the demon the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of adventure.*Praise for Zora Neale Hurston:''Zora Neale was a knockout in her life'' MAYA ANGELOU''Their Eyes Were Watching God is one of the very greatest American novels of the 20th century. It is so lyrical it should be sentimental; it is so passionate it should be overwrought, but it is instead a rigorous, convincing and dazzling piece of prose, as emotionally satisfying as it is impressive. There is no novel I love more'' ZADIE SMITH''To the last page that fills the soul with tears, Hurston''s novel delivers. To me, it is also a welcome reminder that books are democratic, subversive and life-changing'' THE TIMES
Just Causes
'Authentic detail carefully crafted' 'Mesmerising' Dorset, 1625: 'Alice knows she shouldn't be here. She has been careful, watchful, deceitful even, to get to this point. But now the time has come, her heart is pounding with the enormity of her plan ...'Alice Edwards is on her own and fighting for all she holds dear. In a time of deadly plague, hope lies in herbs and remedies. But sickness is not the only danger. Who is the mysterious child who has fallen under her care? And how can Alice tell friend from foe when the shadow of a murder is haunting her steps - and heartache awaits at every turn? A gripping murder mystery steeped in authentic historical detail - the first spellbinding case for 17th century investigator Alice Edwards in a new special edition! Features artboard cover with flaps, and exclusive new maps. Printed on FSC paper in the UK**Reader reviews**'A fantastic read, so well written' - Five stars 'Absorbing' - Five stars 'Couldn't put it down!' - Five stars
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
