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What readers are saying:''Well written and unflinching in its message'' Jannhabee Panda''A story about silence, denial, and the limits of perception'' Sayanti DuttaAbandoned by her husband, and with her daughter, Molly, suddenly unable to walk, Alice Campbell is barely holding her life together. No doctor can explain what''s behind this – or why Molly is now tormented by night terrors. But when Alice uncovers the unthinkable truth behind her daughter''s suffering, she flees, unsure whether the man responsible is dead or alive. Haunted by the past, and on the run from the law, Alice and Molly are trying to navigate a future neither one of them is prepared to face.Taut, urgent, and deeply compassionate, this novel is a haunting portrait of maternal love, survival, and the devastating consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in America.

''The fourth book in G J Williams''s Tudor Rose Murders series is, like its predecessors, a fast-moving and enjoyable mystery'' The Sunday Times, May 2026''The Tudor Rose series has already firmly established itself as one of the best historical crime series today, and The Assassin''s Mark has set the standard even higher'' Chris Lloyd''Another absolute gem of a novel. Williams paints a vivid gripping picture of life – and death – in Tudor times. Don''t let anyone prise it from your grasp until it''s done'' Zoe Sharp''G J Williams brings her fascinating wealth of knowledge about Tudor England to another cracking mystery'' Guy JenkinIt is March 1570 and Elizabeth’s court has just crushed the Northern rebellion that sought to throw her from the throne in favour of Mary Queen of Scots.Relief is shattered when a body is found near the palace. The ritualistic killing, a cloven hoof-print, a calling card, and the terrifying message daubed on the wall, point to a long-forgotten pagan deity linked to the Templars.John Dee and Margaretta must navigate a community under threat, a pattern of poisoning, a City in fear of a spectre, and the dark arts of rival queens as they race between England and the courts of France to uncover an assassin known only as Baphomet.''Compelling and meticulously researched, you''re drawn into the dark heart of a disturbing crime. The Assassin''s Mark is another triumph for G J Williams'' Sarah Ward''A masterly and compelling historical mystery and a real page-turner'' Mark Ellis''This fast paced and thoughtful adventure already makes me impatient for Williams'' next book'' Adele Jordan

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE BEWITCHING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY – OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLDPowerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse...Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artefacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?As Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever...Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.A Delia Online Book of the Month''I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading of love and adventure, all liberally dusted with enchantment'' Historical Novel Society‘I was spellbound by this story’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward‘Ancient magic, sunken treasure, and a gorgeous Italian setting connect past to present in this thrilling and tender adventure’ Anna Rasche, author of The Stone Witch of Florence‘Immersive and lush, The Amalfi Curse is Sarah Penner at the top of her game’ Rachel Hawkins, author of The Heiress‘Penner’s latest is her best yet... pure magic!’ Katy Hays, author of The Cloisters‘An atmospheric and spellbinding tale... stunning’ Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in HavanaThe Amalfi Curse was a New York Times Bestseller w/c 18/05/2025

''What a delight! This book has it all: a grumpy, brooding hero, a relatable vulnerable yet sassy heroine, and a hot romance. A really hot romance. It starts as a slow burn and then explodes across the page'' Lilac Mills, author of The Tanglewood BookshopFALLING IN LOVE WASN’T ON THE CURRICULUMLila Cartwright is thriving after dumping her toxic ex – well, mostly. That is, until she bumps into him and his new girlfriend, forcing her to grab the nearest man and introduce him as her boyfriend. Unfortunately, that man is her infuriatingly moody (yet undeniably attractive) colleague, Rhys Aubrey.Rhys isn’t Lila’s biggest fan either, but when he needs to convince his family that he’s excelling in both work and love, striking a deal with her suddenly makes sense.As their fake relationship unfolds, the lines between pretence and reality blur. Can they keep up the act, or is there something real beneath the rivalry?

''I haven''t read a funnier book all year'' The Wall Street JournalThe world’s hottest movie couple, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, are enduring a year-long film shoot with the world’s most pernickety film director, Stanley Kubrick. Unfortunately the super-secret film set of Eyes Wide Shut has been invaded by Kubrick’s worst nightmare: Kim the tabloid reporter, complete with his trusty spy-pen camera.Based on a true story, Movie Rogue details how in 1996 a Sun reporter became an extra on one of the most searingly graphic scenes in movie history. Along the way – it’s said – he also befriended both Tom Cruise and Kubrick. But this reporter is so much more than a mere scum-sucking tabloid hack. He is also a matchmaker, and with a wave of Kim’s pixie dust, even the most far-fetched couples can fall in love.

From the author of the BBC Radio 2 Book Club Recommended Read, The Tin Nose Shop.When homeless Johnny saves the life of a beautiful young stranger one Christmas Eve, against all the odds the two of them fall in love. But her wealthy father is horrified and does everything in his power to separate them — and so when Elizabeth discovers she is pregnant, the baby is given away without Johnny even knowing of his existence.Twenty years later, their son, lost and looking for answers, is drawn into his unknown parents’ love story — and also finds love for himself.

''A captivating and gorgeously written tale of nostalgia and renewal'' Sophie Hannah''A warm and heartfelt examination of what attracts us to others and what keeps us connected over the years'' Catherine Simpson''A perfectly woven story of past and present friendships'' Valerie GriffinApril Zarney was ten when her best friend, Elena, disappeared. It was July 1974 and rumour was that Elena’s family had headed back home to war-torn Cyprus.Thirty years later, with two failed marriages behind her and her career as concert pianist in jeopardy, April decides to run away to Cyprus to find out what really happened to her friend.Letters From Elena is a love story exploring family, identity and displacement through the faulty memories of three generations of women, each on a journey to make sense of their lives and the world around them.''An evocative and mesmerising tale of three generations of women, Letters from Elena sweeps you into the heart of Cyprus'' Lucy O''Callaghan''A truly immersive read'' Ruth O''Leary''A masterful, melodic symphony of words that will enthral readers from start to finish'' Clo Carey''Full of love, acceptance and ultimately, hope. A perfect read'' Sharon Black

''Pacy, absorbing and intelligent'' Chris LloydEngland 1562. Elizabeth''s court is besieged by scandal and Catholic plots, when a young German prince arrives in England claiming to be the son of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves - and so the rightful King. His letters, looks, and jewels seem to prove his case.As a poison spreads and old secrets unravel, Doctor John Dee and his apprentice, Margaretta, must uncover the truth behind the prince''s origins.Their investigation spans England and German as they uncover forbidden love, revenge, betrayal and a plot against the Tudor Dynasty. But will they uncover the truth in time to save the queen''s throne?

From the author of Woman Up, shortlisted for the 2024 Vikki Orvice Award for Women''s Sport Writing, and Unsuitable for Females, shortlisted for The Sunday Times Football Book of the Year 2023''One of the most talented and considered minds working in women''s football today'' THE ATHLETIC''The perfect person to guide us through the constantly changing landscape of women''s football'' KELLY CATES''One of the most prolific writers about women''s football in the UK'' EVENING STANDARDBefore Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock, and Lucy Bronze, there were the trailblazers who defied the odds.In 1921, the FA banned women from playing football, but these rebels refused to quit. Leaving behind jobs, families, and their homeland, they sought opportunities abroad, where they could fulfil their footballing potential.This book uncovers the untold stories of those pioneering women who paved the way for today’s stars. The original Lioness who started a new life in the Netherlands as a teenager, the first woman of colour to play for England, the girl who gave up the chance of international recognition to play in Italy – through their reflections, we explore their extraordinary journeys, the evolution of women’s football, and the dreams they still hold for the future.''Fabulous'' That''s So Offside Podcast''Carrie writes the stories we''re convinced would otherwise be lost forever... a MUST READ! Be prepared to feel aggrieved and inspired in equal measure'' The Offside Rule podcast''A vital and beautifully told piece of football history... essential reading for anyone who cares about the true story of women''s football'' Anita Asante, former England international and football pundit''Flying the Flag tells the stories you otherwise will never hear... So please, I beg, tell your daughters and granddaughters about it because without context the achievements of current and future generations can''t be properly appreciated'' Lynsey Hooper, broadcaster''Without a doubt one of the most important books about women''s football to date... incredibly fun and educational'' The WoSo Show

''A fascinating and eye-opening work – intelligently written, vividly imagined, a compulsive read'' Alison Moore''An impeccably researched and page-turning historical novel... A powerful debut'' Jane Harris''A brilliant read... unputdownable!'' G.J. WilliamsNottingham, 1827. Mary Reddish, a young housemaid unjustly committed after defying her employer’s advances, must navigate the brutal treatments of the county asylum while trying to prove her sanity. Meanwhile, Ann and Thomas Morris, the asylum’s matron and director, struggle to uphold humane practices against outdated medical methods that haunt the institution.As Mary forms an unlikely alliance with a fellow patient, she finds herself at the centre of a battle between compassion and cruelty that will determine the course of her life – and the future of the asylum itself.Inspired by real events that took place at England’s first publicly funded asylum in Nottingham, The Unravelling of Mary Reddish shines a light on the brutal reality of mental health care in Georgian Britain.''A beautifully written, extensively researched novel based on true facts... a brilliant debut novel'' Anne Cater, Random Things Through My Letterbox''It will appeal to anyone interested in the social history of the period or the treatment of mental health'' Historical Novel Society

''Entertaining and illuminating, this is odds-on to recalibrate your reasoning about every threat and opportunity. The only risk would be not to read it'' Quentin Cooper, science journalist and host of BBC Radio 4''s Material World''A must-read for anyone who wants to know about the risks we run in this highly complex world we''re living in'' Vincent Doumeizel, author of The Seaweed Revolution''I have been studying risk for more than sixty years and have seen a lot of books on the subject... Running The Risk is one of the best'' Professor Paul Slovic, founder and president of Decision Research''A genuinely fabulous book... my bet is that this book will be talked about for years to come'' Professor Richard Clegg, chairman of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk, National University of SingaporeCrossing the road, sitting next to someone on the subway who might have a virus, or going out at night alone, we are surrounded by hidden risks. Running The Risk delves into the fabric of our daily existence, posing crucial questions about the risks we face, what we need to know about them, and what we can do to engineer a safer, more resilient future.From the roots of the concept of risk to new threats brought by climate change, each chapter unfolds a captivating narrative, weaving together major historical incidents and topical news events. Explore the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and how it transformed the way we prepare for disasters. Travel to Fukushima and witness the importance of listening to our ancestors. Uncover the way coastal communities are adapting to rising sea levels in Indonesia. Dive into the digital realm with the Cambridge Analytica scandal, revealing a new era of digital risk and anxiety.Through riveting storytelling, Running the Risk invites readers to reflect on the risks we navigate in a rapidly changing world and understand the global implications of interconnected threats. This exploration of risk is not just an exposé: it''s a guide to building resilience, making informed choices, and ultimately leading safer, healthier, happier lives.''A well-rounded book that draws on history in a thought-provoking way'' Claire Fox, Baroness Fox of Buckley, panellist on BBC Radio 4''s The Moral Maze and Director of the Academy of Ideas

''Three women, a cult in the middle of nowhere, all married to the same man who thinks he is God. This book delivers everything I wanted and more. Genius. Incredible. Could not put it down.'' Ericka Waller''A brilliant and completely addictive read'' Ruth Hogan''[A] dazzling debut'' Good Housekeeping''A powerful read'' PrimaThree women controlled by one man – their charismatic husband Elijah, leader of their cult who dictates every aspect of life in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon. But cracks have begun to form in the community’s idyllic facade, and Elijah’s increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women, The Wives of Halcyon asks questions about how we perceive faith and family.‘A gripping page-turner which celebrates the strength and resilience of women’ Carole Hailey‘An astonishing and extraordinary debut’ Charlie Carroll‘A fascinating story’ Ilona Bannister‘An extraordinary debut novel’ Anne Cater‘A stunningly written, powerful tale of power and control, and what happens when people lose themselves in the face of cohersion’ Jessica Ryn‘I loved this fierce and perceptive book’ Janet Ellis‘Masterfully crafted narrative about strength, solidarity and faith’ Ruby Sloane, @xrubyreadsx‘An enthralling tale of female strength. One of the best books I’ve read this year’ Matina Tzoumerka, @breathing_pages‘Uniquely compelling and profound’ Poppy Smith, @poppysreads‘Absolutely gripping, with unforgettable characters I''m still thinking about... This novel took my breath away’ Seth Insua‘A needle sharp contemporary fable that consumed me. It is unflinching. It is brutal. It is tender. And it lingers long after the covers close’ Lucy Rose''A MUST-read for every book club! With strong female leads and an unputdownable story... an incredible debut that will have you hooked from start to finish'' The London Girls Book Club, @londongirlsbookclub_

THE BEWITCHING NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LOST APOTHECARY – OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLDPowerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse...Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artefacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?As Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever...Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.‘I was spellbound by this story’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward‘Ancient magic, sunken treasure, and a gorgeous Italian setting connect past to present in this thrilling and tender adventure’ Anna Rasche, author of The Stone Witch of Florence‘Immersive and lush, The Amalfi Curse is Sarah Penner at the top of her game’ Rachel Hawkins, author of The Heiress‘Penner’s latest is her best yet... pure magic!’ Katy Hays, author of The Cloisters‘An atmospheric and spellbinding tale... stunning’ Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana

LILITH IS THE HEROINE WOMEN HAVE WAITED SIX THOUSAND YEARS FOR.ONE OF STYLIST''S BEST NEW FEMINIST RETELLINGS TO READ IN 2023A DELIA ONLINE BOOK OF THE MONTH‘LUSH, LYRICAL PROSE’ DAILY MAIL‘FEISTY, FURIOUS, AND STARTLINGLY FUNNY… EVERY PAGE SEETHES WITH LILITH’S RAGE AND HEARTACHE’ NAOMI KELSEYIn the Garden of Eden, at the beginning of time, an outrageous lie is born: that women are inferior.Lilith and Adam are equal and happy in the Garden of Eden. But when Adam decides Lilith should submit to his will and lie beneath him, she refuses – and is banished forever from Paradise. Demonised and sidelined, Lilith watches in fury as God creates Eve, the woman who accepts her submission. But Lilith has a secret: she has already tasted the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Endowed with Wisdom, she knows why Asherah – God’s wife and equal, the Queen of Heaven – is missing. Lilith has a plan: she will rescue Eve, find Asherah, restore balance to the world and regain her rightful place in Paradise.‘Lilith is beautifully written, thought-provoking, and always true to its heroine. Truly a unique, magnificent achievement’ Costanza Casati, author of Clytemnestra‘Stellar... This feminist reimagining of the Bible will grip readers’ Publishers Weekly, starred review‘A ferocious, heterodox mythic novel that upends notions of divinity, femininity versus masculinity, and human beings’ responsibility toward one another and the earth’ Foreword Reviews, starred review‘Furious, fierce & feminist… Simply the best book I’ve read in years’ Nydia Hetherington‘Fans of Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint will love this evocative feminist retelling’ Rosie Andrews‘Perhaps the most powerful, audacious, hopeful novel I’ve ever read’ Louise Morrish‘Marmery’s exquisite prose brings this compelling, highly relevant tale of Adam’s first wife to life’ Laura Shepperson‘In a poetic voice, at once ancient and modern, Nikki Marmery’s Lilith conjures a feminist counter-narrative’ Kathleen B. Jones‘I learned so much from this joyous rampage through Biblical history’ Alice Albinia‘Marmery delivers one of the most gloriously feminist myth-meets-historical-fiction novels I’ve read’ Susan C. Wilson‘A furious tornado of a novel’ Maggie Brookes‘Fierce and utterly original’ Jennifer Saint‘The book I’ve been waiting my whole life for’ Victoria Hawthorne‘An extraordinary, important book’ Sara Sheridan‘Dynamite. I laughed loud, fumed louder’ Meg Clothier‘A battle cry of a book. A rich, vividly written story’ Sophie Keetch‘At long last we have the origin story women deserve’ Miranda Malins‘Defiant and magnificent’ Chikodili Emelumadu‘Ambitious and intriguing’ Elyse John‘Daring, fresh and playful’ Ann Morgan‘An invigoratingly furious book’ Niamh Boyce‘Witty and furious’ Joanne Burn‘Exquisitely written and full of wit and female rage’ Rani Selvarajah

''One of the best historical fiction books of 2025'' THE TIMESThe debut novel by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning co-writer of BBC One''s Outnumbered Guy Jenkin.''Clever, funny, ingenious and endearing'' Lissa Evans''The most audacious plot ever... gritty, engrossing and great fun'' Beth Morrey''A great story, fast, dramatic, funny, full of the sounds and smells of Elizabethan London'' Andy HamiltonIt’s 1593, Elizabeth I is Queen and everyone is terrified of the worst outbreak of plague in a generation. Shakespeare has only written six plays and is lagging behind his friend Christopher Marlowe, London’s leading playwright.When Marlowe is stabbed to death in mysterious circumstances, rumours abound – but the one that won’t go away is that Shakespeare did it to remove his greatest rival. Will is determined to clear his name, and teams up with his old flame, Marlowe’s sister Ann, who has plenty of secrets of her own.In their search to solve the crime, Will and Ann uncover a dark world of treachery, murder, and corruption – which in turn provides Shakespeare with scenes and characters which will appear in his greatest plays. Murder Most Foul is a dark, witty and fast-paced novel, from one of Britain’s best-loved screenwriters.''An ingenious, funny and erudite thriller'' John O''Farrell''Funny, thrilling and full of wonderful easter eggs for Shakespearean theatre fans... a treat from start to finish'' David Greig

''A love letter to loss and pain, shot through with great beauty. The typography is gorgeous – full of little surprises. Don''t miss it'' Laura Pearson''Beautifully written'' Gráinne Murphy''A poignant and beautifully written exploration of the psyche of grief and loss'' Pam Williams''Heartbreaking and darkly funny, a beautifully crafted study in grief, memory, and love'' Eirnie LapidakiHis wife is dead.His beloved daughter has been lost to a dangerous cult.And now time is running out to rebuild their relationship. Haunted by his failings as a son, a husband and, most of all, as a father, he is desperate to try and make things right before it''s too late.Told through fragments of memory The Absolutes captures the essence of hope in the face of loss as one man struggles to come to terms with his past.