Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Marcia Willett

'A warm and engaging read' Trisha Ashley 
'Lovely... Made me long for a long hot summer by the sea' Jo Thomas 
 
A sweeping story about family and buried secrets set in Devon, perfect for fans of Erica James and Veronica Henry. 
 
After the death of her father, El moves into his home just outside Tavistock in Devon. Fresh out of university and dangling on the precipice of adulthood she questions what it is she really wants from life. Although her childhood friend, Will, is there to help her through her grief she soon realises there were things her father was hiding from her... 
 
Jules is also mourning Martin, but they thought best to keep their relationship secret, she must now grieve entirely alone. All she has to remember her love are the memories of their time spent at a beautiful community garden and teashop nearby. The Garden House is where they met, fell in love and where their secret affair will inevitably be uncovered. 
 
As El and Will begin to piece together her father's secrets they are brought closer and closer to both Jules and a truth that is difficult to face. 
 
***** 
 
Praise for Marcia Willett: 
'A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets...' Liz Fenwick 
'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good' Daily Mail 
'Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place' Rosanna Ley 
 
***** 
 
Readers are loving The Garden House: 
'Oh Marcia, yet another wonderful book!' 
'I have read all the books Marcia has written. She never disappoints' 
'Like putting on a favourite old sweater or comfy pair of slippers... I try to ration when I read so I don't finish it all in one go'

The Garden House

A sweeping escapist read that’s full of family secrets, forgiveness and hope

A beautiful, feel-good story for the new year

Cathy Bramley

Ivy Lane was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. 
 
From spring to summer, autumn to winter, a lot can happen in a single year . . . 
 
Tilly is in desperate need of a fresh start, ideally with fresh air and a fresh attitude to match. Hidden secrets lurk in her past and moving to a new town seems like the best way to get a much needed second chance. Finally, it feels like fate is on her side. She takes on a plot at Ivy Lane allotments – where she assumes peace and quiet await – but life has different plans… 
 
The small community at Ivy Lane is anything but quaint. The members are far from reserved and soon draw Tilly out of her shell, teaching her everything they know about friendship, love and letting go. And with a love interest waiting in the wings, Tilly may find that new love can grow in scorched earth. 
 
As the seasons change, can her new friends prove to Tilly that time really is a healer? 
 
A charming and romantic story certain to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved Ivy Lane: 
 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
‘A perfect blend of the two greatest pleasures in life – love and gardening!’ Fern Britton 
'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' Miranda Dickinson

Ivy Lane

An uplifting and heart-warming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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