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April 1941, London. In an air raid shelter beneath Whitechapel Road, a woman's mutilated body is found, evoking grim memories of Jack the Ripper. Detective Chief Inspector Coburg and Sergeant Lampson are dispatched from Scotland Yard to investigate. In the dark tunnels, they discover a battered Victorian doctor's bag filled with surgical tools, but has it been deliberately abandone? s more victims emerge, the pressure mounts to solve the case quickly. But their task grows more complex when King George and Prime Minister Winston Churchill enlist their help in a separate, puzzling inquiry, one that may also lead back to the shadowy streets of Whitechapel.

When Miranda Westerby's estranged and unpleasant great-aunt suddenly passes away, it appears that she left a legacy behind: a home in the idyllic village of Fairford Parva, Wiltshire. However, the inheritance comes with strings attached ... The move prompts more discoveries about her family history than Miranda bargained for, which leave her confused and hurt. But while she might not have any other relatives around, Miranda does have the chance to shape a new circle of people dear to her. And perhaps find love along the way.

When Juno Browne purchased a car for her lover, Daniel Thorncroft, she was not expecting that the previous owner would lock a dead body in the boot. Who the dead man could be is a persistent question, as is the whereabouts of the seller, Amber Horrell. While Inspector Ford and the Ashburton police are on the case, Juno''s insatiable curiosity and concern for the missing Amber lead her to start sleuthing on her own. It turns out that the Horrells, Amber''s family, are notorious in this corner of Devon, with an ancient murder and vanishing red diamond in their past and a shady antiques business very much in their present. With a second murder, Juno''s involvement in the investigation becomes more complicated and the line between reality and fiction also become blurred. But the truth, she discovers, is far more complicated than it seems. Rural cosy crime perfect for fans of Kate Ellis and our own Rebecca Tope The ninth book in the very successful Devon Mysteries series by Stephanie Austin. This compelling crime series follows amateur sleuth and antique dealer, Juno Browne, as she stumbles upon mysterious murders in the idyllic Devon countryside.

September, 1145. The body of a Templar knight is discovered in the Forest of Wyre on Worcestershire''s northern border, and concealed upon his person is a bloodstained document that reveals the identity of a traitor. Undersherif Hugh Bradecote, Sergeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin must discover who the dead man was and whether his death was personal, political or an outlaw killing. They are surprised to find that the locals believe the killer to be the Raven Woman, a shape-changer, who lurks in the woods, and when they discover the identity of the dead knight, Ivo de Mitton, long ago believed to have killed his own kin, there are more questions than answers.Does the tale of the Raven Woman contain a kernel of truth? Is the suspected traitor really guilty, and if not, who gains most by his fall from grace? Ultimately, can Bradecote, Catchpoll and Walkelin see the wood from the trees and bring a killer to justice? Author brings to life the mysterious world of twelfth-century Worcestershire Following the massive success of the earlier titles in the Bradecote and Catchpoll series, we are proud to launch Sarah Hawkswood''s new book, Feast for the Ravens. This title will appeal particularly to fans of C. J. Sansom''s books and Ariana Franklin''s Mistress of Death series

When Nina Thomas meets elderly Laura Chadwick, a timely friendship forms, just as Laura needs support. Their bond is one thing that Nina will be sorry to leave behind as she relocates from Australia to England, but they promise to stay in touch. Once on the other side of the world, Nina's life takes an unexpected turn. She meets the charming Sean Reynolds and takes on the ambitious project of restoring Lavender Lane, a former convalescent home for military officers. As Nina begins settling into the Wiltshire countryside, she uncovers surprises that challenge her. But can Lavender Lane truly become the home and new beginning she craves?

April, 1867. A train departs King''s Cross station bound for Lincoln. Among the passengers is a man attired in the garb of one in high ecclesiastical office. He is accompanied by a brawny man carefully carrying a large leather bag, who ensures that they are not joined by any other travellers in their first-class compartment.Back at Scotland Yard that evening, Detective Inspector Colbeck is alerted to news of a brutal murder and robbery on the train. The urgent request for help from the Bishop of Lincoln states that a man has been shot dead and something of great value, a silver model of Lincoln Cathedral, has been stolen.Colbeck is more and more intrigued by the case as he and Sergeant Leeming follow the lines of inquiry, and he is convinced that the killer and thief is still close at hand. But with the city bursting at the seams for the annual Horse Fair, the timing is far from ideal and further complicates a challenging case for the Railway Detective. A classically told crime series with historical background and railway focus used to great effect Marston made the Top 50 Most Borrowed Adult Author list in the most recent PLR figures Over a million copies of the series sold to date in the UK trade alone - Marston is on track to continue as one of A&B''s bestselling authors The TV rights to the Railway Detective series have been sold

1948. The shadow of war still lingers over Britain and Beattie Cavendish, former Secret Operations Executive agent, refuses to settle into civilian life. When offered an undercover role at the newly formed GCHQ, the nerve centre of Britain's intelligence network, she doesn't hesitate. Her first mission is to infiltrate the powerful Bowen family and find out what she can about politician Ralph Bowen, who is suspected of being a communist sympathiser. Her mission takes a deadly turn when the Bowen's housekeeper, Sofia, has her throat cut. As the investigation spirals, Beattie teams up with war-weary detective Patrick Corrigan to expose a dangerous web of spies and secrets all leading back to The White Pearl Club, a Soho establishment that caters to gentlemen with dangerous appetites. As powerful forces attempt to bury the truth, Beattie must survive a ruthless game of deception and the dark underbelly of 1940s Soho at the dawn of the Cold War.

Yorkshire, 1983. Lorraine Quick''s life was looking up with a promotion that took her away from the grim Memorial Hospital and all its bad associations. But now Lorraine has her work cut out for her building a PR-friendly team out of the ragtag staff of the infamous Windwell Asylum as it transitions into a modern, top-security unit housing some of the most dangerous criminals in the country. And then Lorraine discovers a brutal murder has taken place on site despite the fifteen-foot-high perimeter wall and heavy-duty locks.Between the asylum''s lingering reputation for violence, the haunting underground tunnels of the old institution and the arrival of almost-old flame DS Diaz to investigate the murder, events are coming to a head for Lorraine at the old asylum. For readers who love a tense and twisty medical thriller like Freida McFadden''s Ward D and Leslie Wolfe''s The Surgeon. The bleak, Yorkshire moorland setting and Thatcher''s beleaguered NHS provides a chilling backdrop for an impossible-to-put-down crime thriller. The dark side to the profession that purports to ''do no harm'' has perennial fascination with readers. The follow-up to Bailey''s chilling Sharp Scratch, Isolation Ward similarly draws upon the author''s time working at the - heart of the NHS, including Ashworth top security psychiatric hospital.

The Lollipop Man is the first in a series that draws upon the author''s experiences growing up in the dark heartland of the Yorkshire Ripper and the Moors Murders, as well as part of under-represented LGBTQIA+ communities in the north. When a young girl is snatched from a West Yorkshire town there are eerie similarities with a cold case from many years earlier. It can''t be the same killer, can it?Yorkshire, 1994. Eighteen-year-old Adrian Brown spends his days working at the local newspaper, and his evenings in his local pub. But under this ordinary surface lies a haunting story. Aged ten, Adrian was kidnapped by a shadowy figure known as The Lollipop Man, who had abducted three children before. Adrian was the only one to escape.The Lollipop Man might well have returned when another missing child whips up a media frenzy. Journalist Sheila Hargreaves, troubled with memories of her own involvement in the reporting of the previous abductions, is determined to dig deeper, atone for what she did nearly a decade ago and bring the Lollipop Man to justice. Daniel Sellers is an author to watch with his last novel, Murder on the Clyde, a Kindle bestseller. We are delighted to welcome his brand of gritty, atmospheric crime thriller to the A&B list. For crime fans who have loved Val McDermid''s Allie Burns series as well as Happy Valley.

'Superlatives can't do this delightful novel justice. Simply put, it's the most charming, heartfelt, and funniest mystery I've ever read' Katy HaysMrs B, landlady of the Marigold Cottages, only rents to favoured tenants, and they're an eccentric (read: odd, slightly broken) bunch. There's anxious playwright Sophie, agoraphobe over-sharer Hamilton, single mum and sculptor Ocean, perfectionist Lily-Ann, and the ever-mysterious Nicholas. Life in the cottages is peaceful though, until hulking, fresh-out-of-prison Anthony moves in and a dead body turns up. Anthony is arrested and Mrs B, convinced of his innocence, promptly confesses to the crime herself. Horrified, her tenants band together to clear her name, forming the somewhat haphazard 'Marigold Cottages Murder Collective'. But as they dig deeper and a second body is discovered, further secrets are unearthed. Can this motley collection of amateur sleuths solve the case before one of them becomes the next victim?'By turns funny, smart, and cozy, fans of Agatha Christie and Kat Ailes will whip through this one' Catherine Mack

1927. Flight fever is running high and daring flyers are all anyone can talk about. And now the Honourable Miss Elsie Mackay, glamorous former film star and regular name in gossip columns, has a new ambition - to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic.Elsie''s friend Stella Campbell once felt at the heart of world events, but now post-war hopes are frayed and marriage and motherhood have worn away her sense of self. In recent years, Stella''s sister Corran has been wrapped up in her books and academic career, determinedly single, or so it seems. But when Corran''s carefully guarded secrets start to emerge, will she choose to follow her heart?The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay takes the moving story of a pioneering Scottish aviator and weaves in the threads of other women straining to reach for their dreams on the cusp of an uncertain future. Flora Johnston brings to life the tragic story of pioneering Scottish aviator Elsie Mackay who disappeared in 1928 while attempting to be the first person to fly the Atlantic east to west and the first woman in either direction. Johnston''s follow-up to The Paris Peacemakers is a powerful evocation of the 1920s, its sweeping outlook taking in the international aviation race, Glasgow''s ship yards and the insidious threat of Mussolini''s Italy. Perennial fascination with early female aviators like Amelia Earhart and Amy Johnston.

The Devil''s Smile is another gritty, atmospheric crime thriller that draws upon the author''s experiences growing up in the dark heartland of the Yorkshire Ripper and the Moors Murders, as well as part of under-represented LGBTQIA+ communities in the north. Autumn, 1995. Adrian Brown''s second year studying at Leeds University is a blur of throbbing bass line and neon-lit nights out. However, a shocking encounter with a pale, older man he met in a basement club has the power to sober him up.Sheila Hargreaves, who has grown fond of Adrian following their brush with the Lollipop Man a year ago, has a book coming out about the murders and is busy with a new TV show, Yorkshire Crimetime. Busy doesn''t quite cover it though when she has to pick up the pieces for her erratic co-presenter Tony Tranter. And then Tony goes missing and doesn''t turn up hungover but stabbed to death in the shadows of a railway arch.His death seems to be linked to a recent number of sometimes deadly attacks on men. Moving from shadowy corners of the city to the glare of the TV studio lights, Sheila and Adrian find themselves on the path of another killer. Daniel Sellers is an author to watch with Kindle bestsellers under his belt, most recently Murder on the Clyde. For crime fans who have loved Val McDermid''s Allie Burns series as well as Happy Valley.

Gwinny Tuffel is on location in the misty Yorkshire Dales filming a small part in Draculania, a genderswapped remake of Bram Stoker''s classic tale, when life begins to imitate art a little too closely. One of the cast members is found dead inside a locked trailer, with a stake through their heart.With a prima donna in the starring role, filming is already facing delays, while Gwinny is being run ragged by Lily, the Jack Russell terrier she''s looking after for a friend in hospital. Against the backdrop of Hendale Hall with its own vampire legend, a flesh-and-blood killer has struck. Will Gwinny be able to find the murderer before the production or any further victims are cut? Allison & Busby are proud to be publishing a new contemporary cosy crime series, The Dog Sitter Detective, by New York Times bestselling author Antony Johnston Each book follows a different breed of dog influenced by the author''s lifelong love for dogs and support of rescue charities The series follows former actress Gwinny Tuffel who stumbles upon murder cases and embarks on a burgeoning romance, often accompanied by her canine companions

Shrewsbury, 1866. At the Station Hotel, staff struggle in vain to rouse Mr Julian Lockyer who requested an early wake-up call to catch a train. When they force open the door, they are horrified to discover a bloodied corpse in the bed, a knife still in the dead man''s hand.Inspector Robert Colbeck, the Railway Detective, is dispatched to investigate and soon begins to question whether this is really a case of suicide. For why would a man reaching the pinnacle of his career, about to be named the Chairman of the Great Western Railway, choose to take his own life? And why was his trip to Shrewsbury a secret from his family?Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming must probe deeply into Lockyer''s life and lies to find the answers and to catch the killer. A classically told crime series with historical background and railway focus used to great effect Marston made the Top 50 Most Borrowed Adult Author list in the most recent PLR figures Over a million copies of the series sold to date in the UK trade alone - Marston is on track to continue as one of A&B''s bestselling authors The TV rights to the Railway Detective series have been sold

Rome, 1900. Fifteen years ago, Abigail Wilson joined an archaeological dig at the Colosseum at the start of her career. She returns now to the Eternal City as a guest speaker for a festival on Classical Rome, including the site of legendary gladiator battles. Travelling with Abigail is her husband, Daniel Wilson, a private investigator with whom she has built up a reputation for solving complex cases. The trip is also meant to be a well-earned holiday, but the bloody history of the ancient arena seeps into the present with the violent murder of one of Abigail's colleagues and his wife at the Colosseum itself. Moving from the Forum to the Spanish Steps, Rome is suddenly the backdrop of another investigation for the Museum Detectives, who must contend with the local authorities and a shady mafia influence if they are to crack this case.

Etta's tiny dress shop stands on a seemingly ordinary Cambridge street, but the vibrant racks of beaded silks and jewel-toned velvets possess a bewitching power to awaken a woman's deepest desires. Etta's granddaughter,Cora Sparks, has spent her life sheltered in the shop and her university lab, avoiding the mystery of her parents' deaths and overlooking her secret admirer, Walt, a man with a magical voice. Determined to change Cora's fate, Etta weaves a plan that sparks a series of extraordinary events, transforming Cora's life in astonishing ways.