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Poor Creatures
The worst monsters are the human kind . . .
Dundee, 1812. Isabel Baxter awaits the arrival of Mary Godwin, a girl of fierce intelligence and grand passions, sent north to recover from a mysterious ailment. The Baxter family home, nestled in woodland by the river Tay, seems the perfect retreat. But The Cottage is a place of secrets, and Mary is no ordinary guest.
As the girls grow closer, their friendship becomes all-consuming, haunted by memory, fuelled by feverish
creativity, and shadowed by something monstrous.
Inspired by true events, this is an immersive reimagining of the young Mary Shelley before she became the
author of Frankenstein. A story of girlhood, obsession, and the birth of a literary legend.
Years before Frankenstein, this is a story of emerging womanhood and literary intrigue, exploring the many monsters in young Mary Shelley's life. From the bestselling author of Waterstones Scottish Book of the month, the Specimens, Poor Creatures is perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Sara Sheridan and Ambrose Parry.
These Wicked Devices
THE HOLY CITY IS NO PLACE FOR MERCY 'Matthew Plampin should rank with the best' Sunday Times 'Plampin is heartbreakingly good' The Times 'Gripping, immersive, at times very funny and beautifully written, this is historical fiction of the highest quality' Elizabeth Fremantle Rome, 1650. The streets are teeming as thousands of pilgrims flood in for the Holy Jubilee, but behind the gilded façade of the Vatican, power is unravelling. Donna Olimpia Maidalchini has long kept Pope Innocent X under her thumb, but as loyalties shift, her enemies close in. And her most dangerous opponents may be those she deems too weak to matter. Two destitute nuns arrive, fleeing the ruined city of Castro and each carrying secrets that could destroy them. Meanwhile, the assistant to the famed Spanish artist Diego Velázquez is drawn into a perilous conspiracy – one that could bring Italy to its knees, and against which his own desperate ambitions seem to count for nothing. As the sweltering summer heat rises, survival, not salvation, becomes the ultimate goal – and in this world of sin, saints almost never survive.
A Cornish Legacy
Escape to Cornwall this summer with the new emotional and uplifting novel from Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Fern Britton Set by the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall comes a story about finding home in the most unlikely places. When Cordelia Jago learns she’s been left the crumbling manor house Wilder Hoo, perched high on the Cornish coast, she wonders if it’s one last cruel joke from beyond the grave. Having already lost her marriage, her best friend and her career, she’s at rock-bottom. Now she’s inherited a house she hates, full of unhappy memories. But as she fights with its echoing rooms and whispering shadows, the house begins to exert a pull on her. The wild Cornish landscape, the stark beauty of seagrass and yellow gorse against the deep blue sea, begin to awaken a connection she thought she’d buried forever. Could she turn around this monstrous wreck of a house – and, along the way, let go of the secrets of the past and heal her heart too?
Havisham
Jilted bride. Vengeful heart. Hopeless romantic. ‘Dazzling’ HEAT MAGAZINE ‘This is a novel of enormous élan’ THE TIMES *From the Observer Top Ten Debut novelist* Charlotte Havisham has a secret. She's been underestimated for too long: by her former fiancé, Compeyson; by her family; and by society. But now her true heart's desire is within reach for the first time. And she will stop at nothing to get it. This is the story of Miss Havisham as you've never heard it before. And she will exceed all expectations. A thrilling and immersive historical novel, Havisham is a queer feminist reimagining in which Dickens' most infamous female character tells her side of the story at last. PRAISE FOR HAVISHAM ‘Deftly woven and alive with rage’ KAT DUNN ‘I was completely engrossed’ STACEY THOMAS ‘A fearless historical fiction writer’ EMMA HINDS ‘Will make you weep before punching the air’ LOUISE HARE ‘Original, bold and fierce’ HESTER MUSSON ‘This is Havisham as she has never been seen’ HANNAH KANER ‘A glorious feminist reimagining’ NAOMI KELSEY ‘Left me breathless’ MARY CHAMBERLAIN ‘Spectacularly daring’ ANNA CAIG ‘I was completely hooked’ AMÉLIE SKODA ‘A triumphant mix of reimagined classic and bold, ambitious storytelling’ LIANNE DILLSWORTH ‘Shouting-at-the-page levels of investable’ CHARLOTTE PARADISE ‘Wonderfully immersive and deeply satisfying’ LUCY BARKER 'Compelling’ SCOTTISH FIELD
The Queen's Coronation
By command of the Queen, you are hereby directed to be present at . . . There’s a lot to get done ahead of the queen’s coronation – and even more so when your livelihood is at stake. Lucy Jones is Junior Wardrobe Assistant to the queen, but dreams of being a singer. Caroline Brimstone loves her role as the queen’s Assistant Dresser, but behind closed doors fights for a better life for herself and her daughter. Meanwhile, Miranda Miller, an undercover journalist in the Coronation Office’s planning committee, needs an inside scoop to keep her job – the only thing she has left. They are all running away from their own demons but, in order to succeed, they must shed their feelings of shame, trust themselves and reclaim their lives. As Queen Elizabeth II takes the throne, will these three women also be able to take their rightful places in the worl? he Queen's Coronation is an unforgettable tale of female resilience, friendship and having the courage to seize your future. Praise for Jennifer Ryan ‘An enchanting hug of a novel’ – Cathy Kelly‘A deliciously warm and heart-rending tale’ – Martha Hall Kelly‘The writing glows with emotional intelligence’ – Daily Mail
The Girl in the Striped Dress
Helena steps off the cattle train onto the grounds of Auschwitz, scheduled to be killed tomorrow, for a crime she didn't commit. When an officer marches towards Helena and pulls her away, she fears the worst. Instead, he tells her that it's one of the guard's birthdays and orders her to serenade him. After she sings to the guard, Franz, he orders her life to be saved, forever changing the course of her fate. What follows is a forbidden love story that saved both of their lives - and hundreds of others. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Orphan Train will be utterly entranced by this unputdownable page-turner. This completely heartbreaking yet beautifully hopeful novel shows that love can survive anything and grow anywhere. This book was previously published as Auschwitz Syndrome. Readers love The Girl in the Striped Dress:"Wow. Wow, wow, WOW. I almost have no words. This was an incredible, heart-wrenching read... Insanely captivating... I cried buckets reading this story... Wow... What a tale. I seriously can't get over this and I'm so glad I was able to read it." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Wow!! Time to clear your schedule for the afternoon, coffee pot on and phone turned off--you won't want to put this one down." Avid Reader, ?"I loved this... Wow! This stopped me in my tracks and made me shed a tear. We must never ever forget... Stunning." Nicki's Book Blog, ?"Once in a while, a book comes along your way that breaks your heart. The Girl in the Striped Dress is one such book that broke me from within, tore me apart and left me shattered." Next On Reading List, ?"Everyone needs to read this book!" Goodreads reviewer, ?"Amazing novel!... This was a fantastic story! And one that will stay with me for some time! The story is hard-hitting, dark and simply wonderful. Heartbreaking, horrifying, unimaginable and tear-worthy, you won't be able to put it away!... Ellie couldn't have done a better job writing this. It was mind blowing at times!... One that I will most definitely be taking about!" Goodreads reviewer, ?"Had me in tears and I had to put the book down on a number of occasions to compose myself... Have plenty of tissues handy." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Tremendous... The book was unputdownable... Guaranteed to make you cry. The story was so beautifully written... A heartbreaking, tear jerking and emotional book, one that will not let you put the book down... You will remain hooked into the story until the end!" Tropical Girl Reads, ?
A Woman's Place
An inspirational story of resilience, bravery and the strength to succeed, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel. It is 1912, and Lady Victoria Oldbrooke is not a conventional English aristocrat’s daughter. Intelligent, beautiful and fiercely independent, Victoria dreams of a world beyond the expectations of society. Eager to embrace education and adventure, she travels the globe with her beloved father, Lord Alfred Oldbrooke. Her life takes an unforeseen turn aboard the ill-fated Titanic. When tragedy strikes, Victoria’s father entrusts her future to his friend Bert Banning, a wealthy industrialist with a heart as generous as Victoria’s own. Their unexpected union, born of necessity, blossoms into love and deep respect. On the sudden death of her husband, Victoria inherits and assumes the running of the Manchester textile mills. As a female owner, ahead of her time, she must defy convention as she encounters threats of violence, strikes and rioting from a disgruntled workforce. Lady Victoria must find the courage to stay strong in her self-belief, overcome the prejudice of her peers and steer the mills through the tumultuous times of a changing world before her enemies destroy all she has fought for . . .
Sharpe’s Storm
If any man can do the impossible it’s Richard Sharpe …
The year is 1813. France is a battlefield, and winter shows no mercy. Amidst brutal conditions, Major Richard Sharpe finds himself saddled with an unexpected burden: Rear-Admiral Sir Joel Chase, dispatched by the Admiralty with sealed orders, unshakable confidence, and a frankly terrifying enthusiasm for combat.
Sharpe’s mission from Wellington is clear, yet anything but simple: keep Sir Joel alive.
Sir Joel could hold the key to defeating Napoleon once and for all. But to pull off his audacious plan, he needs someone who knows how to fight dirty, think fast, and survive the impossible.
He needs Sharpe …
Rage of Swords
PREORDER DAVID GILMAN'S THRILLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL THE KNIFE MAKER OF VENICE NOW!In this gripping historical adventure, Master of War Sir Thomas Blackstone must travel into enemy lands with a price on his head as he seeks gold and alliances for King Edward's war with France. THE MASTER OF WAR RIDES AGAIN. 1368, Northern Italy. As the Hundred Years’ War smoulders, the Duke of Clarence, second son of Edward III, sets out from Paris to wed the Lord of Milan's daughter. The union could forge an alliance as vital as any victory on the battlefield. But the road to Milan is a road to betrayal. Riding ahead is Sir Thomas Blackstone, the legendary Master of War. Blackstone is tasked with securing the gold that, together with the marriage alliance, will fuel the House of Plantagenets’ fight against France. But with a bounty on his head, Blackstone will have to outthink and outfight foes deadlier than any he has faced before. Yet the gravest threat may lie closer to home. Blackstone's son, Henry, has inherited his father's unerring fate to walk where peril waits... Reviews for David Gilman'Page-turning and gritty' Daily Mail'Heart-pounding action' The Times'Gripping' Wilbur Smith'Vivid and inventive' Sunday Times'A master author' Army Rumour Service'The Hundred Years War brought alive' For Winter Nights
A Woman of Spirit
Heartbroken by unrequited love, courage will guide her path . . . When Molly and her best friend both fall in love with Harry Spencer, their former closeness is strained, but Molly quickly turns her mind to the Suffragette movement, finding solace and passion in helping their cause. With the outbreak of the Great War, the local community hear rumours that Molly has been delivering white feathers, a symbol of cowardice, and she is cast out by everyone she holds dear. In times of despair, can Molly hold on to hope and prove the truth that’s in her hear? eaders LOVE Margaret Dickinson:'It brought a tear to my eyes, which in my 62 years a book has never done. And such a beautiful and happy ending' 'Couldn't stop reading''Never found a Margaret Dickinson book yet that disappointed''From the first line of the book the reader is swept away by wonderful characters''Having read Margaret Dickinson's books for over 20 years now, I can safely say she is one of my favourite authors''A real page-turner'
Twelve Post-War Tales
The remarkable new work of fiction from the Booker Prize-winning author of Last Orders, Waterland and Mothering Sunday'His archly modulated, precise prose, reminiscent at times of his friend Kazuo Ishiguro’s, has lost none of its power ... immensely readable late-career Swift from start to finish, Twelve Post-War Tales is a marvel of the storyteller's art.' Financial Times‘There can surely be no better contemporary writer to take on history’s circularities that Graham Swift. … “Growing up in the 1950s there was all the evidence of war.” Swift has said. This beautiful cluster of stories shows how vital it remains in recollection.’ Observer'Skilful, generous and humane, these 12 tales suggest the complexity and heartbreak of being engaged on such an uncertain journey.' Guardian‘The characters in this collection share their thoughts and memories with the reader as though with a close friend, and the warmth of their confidences balances against their sadness. We feel we’ve been in the trenches with them, even when a story has gone no farther than the living room.’ Wall Street Journal'These stories, depth charges of love, anguish, resentment, each in their way relating to the effects of WW2, are so good. Swift at his best – and he’s on top form here – has the humanity and wry humour of William Trevor’, Patrick Gale'Quite wonderful. Such grace and clarity - I'm filled with admiration', Philip PullmanIn the aftermath of the Second World War Private Joseph Caan, a young Jewish soldier stationed in Germany, seeks the truth about lost family members; in the 1960s a father focuses on his daughter’s wedding even as the Cuban Missile Crisis brings the world to the brink of disaster; in 2001, while planes fly into the Twin Towers, a maid working for US Embassy staff in London wonders if her birth on the day of the Kennedy assassination shaped her life; and at the height of a pandemic lockdown, Dr. Cole, a retired specialist in respiratory disease, returns to work and recalls a formative childhood encounter with illness and much more. These are just a few of the challenged characters we meet in Graham Swift’s Twelve Post-war Tales. Tender, humane, funny and moving, Swift’s latest work of fiction displays his quietly commanding ability to set the personal and the ordinary against the harsh sweep of history. It is an outstanding achievement, confirming his status as one of the great and subtlest voices of our age.
THE SHOW WOMAN
'Compulsive, heartbreaking' Clare Leslie Hall'Gorgeously written' Jennie Godfrey'A tale of dazzle and determination' Daily MailFOUR WOMEN. A MILLION DREAMS. Scotland, 1910. Born into the world of the circus, Lena now stands at a crossroads. With the sudden death of her father, she faces a stark choice: get married or get a job. The fairgrounds are no place for a woman to go it alone. Until flame-haired Violet, known to all as 'the greatest trapeze artist that ever lived', suggests they do exactly that. With her outspoken ways and her refusal to marry, Violet is as much an outcast as Lena. What do they have to los? ecruiting new performers including bareback horse-rider Rosie and acrobat Carmen, the four women take charge of their own show, their own finances and their own destinies. But the fairgrounds are a dangerous place: misogyny is rife, violence a continual threat, and buried secrets are beginning to threaten all they hold dear. Together, they must forge their own path to freedom. FOR THEY ARE THE SHOW WOMEN. AND THE SHOW MUST GO ON. READERS LOVE THE SHOW WOMAN? 'Held my interest to the very last page'? 'Complete sensory immersion, such is the depth and breadth of the descriptive narrative'? 'Beautifully written, lovable characters, gripping narrative'? 'This extraordinary debut is bursting with energy and imagination'? 'A terrific read'
House of Two Pharaohs
The multi-million copy bestseller Wilbur Smith is back with his most thrilling novel yet'I don't believe I've ever read an author whose work I've loved as much' Conn IgguldenHidden in the shadows, an evil will rise . . . Piay, appointed Nomarch of Memphis by the God-Pharoah Rameses, has transformed his city, rebuilding the famous white walls, feeding the once starving citizens and returning the wealth plundered by the barbarian Hyksos. But when a murdered scribe is found sealed inside the city's newly-constructed vault - with the mark of Anubis, god of death, scrawled next to him in blood - panic tears through the people. Piay calls on the only man in Egypt he knows can discover the truth: his mentor, the great sage Taita. But soon after Taita's arrival in Memphis, the bloody mark of Anubis appears again. Taita and Piay are pitted against a criminal mastermind turned warlord. The pair's adversary has a simple, brutal aim: restore the Red Pretender's kingdom - and obliterate Rameses's forces. Drawn into a desperate battle of wits, can Taita and Piay finally reunite the two kingdoms? Or will the shadow of the Red Pretender tear Egypt apart once agai? ho will survive the battle in the house of the two pharaoh? eaders love House of Two Pharaohs'A real page turner' *****'Twists and turns in every chapter' *****'Thrilling, captivating and enjoyable' *****Praise for Wilbur Smith'A master storyteller' Sunday Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' Daily Mirror'Best historical novelist' Stephen King
The Factory Girls
Discover a heart-warming and uplifting tale of resilience and friendship among the working women during World War II, from the author of The Bomb Girls''Funny, loyal and witty… An absolute joy to read’ Kate Thompson, bestselling author of, Secrets of the Home Front Girls–January 1942With female conscription now in place, the spitfire production line at the Bell Works Factory is busier than ever.When sisters Val and Kay arrive, singers who bring glamour as well as talent, they are soon entertaining their co-workers after long shifts on the factory floor.Audrey is delighted to have caught the eye of a new male supervisor. But is he all that he seems?With romance, heartbreak, painful goodbyes as well as joyful reconciliations all around, one thing is for sure – the women pull together to keep the spirits up of one and all and do their bit for the war.–Praise for Daisy Styles‘Funny , happy and sad, I really didn''t want it to end, but all good things do’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I loved this book and couldn''t put it down as it was so easy to get in to it and the characters were so believable’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I couldn''t put this book down!’ 5 ***** Reader Review
The Golden Age
A deeply moving novel about resilience and youth Frank Gold’s Jewish-Hungarian family have fled Europe and the looming threat of Nazi Germany for the safety of Australia. Not long after their arrival, however, thirteen-year-old Frank is diagnosed with polio and is sent to a sprawling children’s hospital called the Golden Age. There he meets Elsa, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Frank and Elsa’s love fuels their rehabilitation and scandalizes the prudish staff of the Golden Age. Meanwhile, their parents are coping with challenges of their own. Elsa’s mother Margaret must reconcile her hopes and dreams with her daughter’s illness; Frank’s mother Ida, a renowned pianist in Hungary, refuses to let the empty western deserts of Australia become her home, while his father Meyer slow finds a place for himself in the Perth of the early 1950s. A modern classic, Joan London’s The Golden Age is a moving story documenting the transition between illness and recovery, childhood and maturity, and life and death.
A Promise for Tomorrow
A page turning historical fiction novel that's guaranteed to warm your heart, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin! Don't miss the start of this brand new series!Will she find the strength to start agai? hen Jenny Gregory leaves wartime London for the quiet town of Allanby Cross, she feels as though her hopes for the future are slipping away. But an unexpected offer to become the editor for the struggling Allanby Cross Gazette gives her a chance to begin again. Eager to prove herself, Jenny throws her energy into reviving the paper and finding her place in the community. But when mistakes and mishaps begin to threaten her hard work, she starts to suspect someone wants her to fail. With the support of new friends, Jenny must hold her nerve and uncover the truth before her chance at a fresh start slips through her fingers... Readers LOVE Lesley Eames!'These books keep you curled up on the sofa can't put them down...Lesley is a fabulous writer!'? ?'Excellent read, I couldn't put it down - I can't wait for Lesley's the next book!'? ?'I loved reading this new story from Lesley Eames, so much so that I didn't want to come to the end.'? ?'This was a brilliant book - could have kept on reading all night! The first book I have read by this author but definitely not the last!'? ?
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Stonehege - stavba, která je jednou z největších světových záhad v dějinách lidstva se stává dějištěm strhujícího vyprávění.
Nadaný kopáč pazourků Seft se za letního vedra ubírá po Velké planině, aby přihlížel obřadům ohlašujícím začátek nového roku. Přichází také využít této příležitosti, aby na trhu směnil své kameny za jiné potřebné věci. Hlavně však chce najít Neen, dívku, do níž je hluboce zamilovaný. Její rodina žije v hojnosti a Seft díky jejich pasteveckému společenství získá možnost uniknout od svého krutého otce a bratrů. Neenina sestra Joia je kněžka s vizí a mimořádnou schopností vést lidi. Jako dítě uchváceně sleduje obřad letního slunovratu a sní o zázračném novém Monumentu postaveném z největších kamenů na světě. Jenže v kopcích a lesích Velké planiny se schyluje k potížím. Joiina vize velkolepého kamenného kruhu inspiruje Sefta a stane se jejich životním dílem. Úrodnou půdu však pustoší sucha a mezi kmeny pastevců, rolníků a zálesáků vzrůstá nedůvěra – a akt brutálního násilí vede k otevřené válce…
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„A személyzet tagjai zavartalanul jártak-keltek a látóterükben, ajtókat nyitottak és zártak, nem is annyira tűntek alkalmazottaknak, sokkal inkább mintha a szálloda szerves részei lennének, mindenütt segítő kezet nyújtva azoknak, akiknek szükségük volt rá. Valahol nyugtalanító is volt, de nem annyira, mint a szálloda összetett illata: parfüm, vér, gyümölcs, föld, barlangok, virágok. Ásványi anyagokban dús források szaga.”
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A kormány unszolására a szállodának a tengelyhatalom tucatnyi diplomatáját kell elszállásolnia, és elutaztatásukig a tisztviselőknek és a családtagjaiknak a tökéletes luxust kell biztosítani abban a reményben, hogy a külföldön rekedt szövetséges megbízottakat is ugyanígy kezelik majd. June-nak rá kell vennie a megmaradt személyzetet – akiknek a fiai és a férjei ugyancsak a harctérre készülnek –, hogy szolgálják ki az ellenséges országok képviselőit.
Mindeközben egy FBI-ügynök, Tucker Minnick kémet keres a fogvatartottak között, pedig neki magának is megvannak a maga titkai. Ráadásul azzal is tisztában van, hogy June veszélyes játszmát űz, hiszen a szálloda alatt rejlő forrás nemcsak gyógyítani, hanem pusztítani is képes. June-nak pedig választania kell: megőrzi a rendet, amelyben mindig hitt, vagy a saját erkölcsi iránytűjét követi, akár az Avallon árán is.
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Co mohou mít společného židovský cukrovarník evropského formátu Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer, původem z Mladé Boleslavi, s venkovským učitýlkem von Ostenem z ostrova Fehmarn ve šlesvicko-holštýnských vodách? Nebo malíř Gustav Klimt s policejním špiclem Kurtem Nowakem z Jihlavy? A především slavná Dáma ve zlatém s vdovou po Pražském katovi Linou Heydrichovou? Osudy těchto a mnoha dalších postav spojuje nenápadný zámek ve středních Čechách. Dnes chátrá, odehrál se tu však jeden z velkých příběhů dramatického 20. století.
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