A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

A. Igoni Barrett

The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

A. J. A. Symons

A. J. Liebling, born in Manhattan in 1904, joined the staff of the New Yorker in 1935 and contributed innumerable articles to the magazine throughout his lifetime, on subjects ranging from food to boxing and France to horse racing. As a war correspondent during the Second World War, he reported from France, England and Algeria, and participated in the Normandy landings. In later life he married the writer Jean Stafford, his third wife. He died in 1963.

A. J. Liebling

A. J. Rosen is an author of YA fantasy novels and is an ambassador for Wattpad, known as @agatharoza. Entwined is her first novel.

A. J. Rosen

A. K. Davidson

A. O. Scott has been a film critic at the New York Times since 2000. His writing has appeared in many other publications, including the New York Review of Books, Slate, the New Yorker and the Nation. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism in 2010, Scott is currently Distinguished Professor of Film Criticism at Wesleyan University. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. 
 
@aoscott

A. O. Scott

A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) was a novelist, short-story writer and critic of international renown. Her novels include Possession (winner of the Booker Prize 1990), the Frederica Quartet and The Children’s Book, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. She was appointed CBE in 1990 and DBE in 1999, and was awarded the Erasmus Prize 2016 for her ‘inspiring contribution to life writing’ and the Pak Kyongni Prize 2017. In 2018 she received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award.

A. S. Byatt

A. T. Williams won the George Orwell Prize for Political Writing in 2013 for his book A Very British Killing: The Death of Baha Mousa. He lives in Warwickshire.

A. T. Williams

A. W. Chase

Dubbed ‘The new queen of spy fiction’ by the Guardian newspaper, and ‘the real thing’ by the Washington Post, A.C. 'Ava' Glass is the CWA Dagger-shortlisted author of Alias Emma (The Chase), The Traitor and The Trap. The Traitor was a 2023 Richard and Judy Bookclub pick. Alias Emma was a Barnes and Noble book of the month. A former crime reporter and communications consultant, for five years Ava worked closely with spies. Her time in that world fascinated her, and the people she met back then inspire every book she writes.

A.C. Glass

A.E. Housman

Arthur Edward Waite was the designer and co-creator of the now famous Rider Waite Tarot deck. 
 
An American-born British poet and scholarly mystic, his strong interest in all esoteric matters - divination, magic, Kabbalism, alchemy and Freemasony - led to him penning a number of books. These include the Key to the Tarot, The Book of Ceremonial Magic and A New Encyclopedia of Freemasony.

A.E. Waite

A.E. Warren is the author of the Tomorrow's Ancestors series, which consists of Subject Twenty-One, The Hidden Base, The Fourth Species and The Final Rising. 
 
After spending eight years working as a lawyer, she began to write in the evenings and early mornings as a form of escapism from life in a very small cubicle with lots of files. She self-published her first novels in her spare time, which were picked up by Del Rey UK which is the science fiction/fantasy imprint of Penguin Random House. 
 
 She is an avid reader, occasional gamer and fair-weather runner. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and hopefully, one day, a wise border terrier named Austen.

A.E. Warren

A.G.D. Maran

A.J. Ayer

A.J. Cronin

A K Benedict writes crime and speculative fiction in a room filled with clowns, mannequins and Doctor Who figures. Her first novel, The Beauty of Murder, was nominated for an eDunnit award and is in development for a major 8-part TV series by Company Pictures. Her second, Jonathan Dark or The Evidence of Ghosts, came out in February 2016. She's written Torchwood audio dramas for Big Finish and her short stories have featured in anthologies including Great British Horror and Best British Short Stories. She lives in St Leonards-on-Sea with her dog, Dame Margaret Rutherford.

A.K.Benedict

A. L. Kennedy has twice been selected as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists and has won a host of other awards – including the Costa Book of the Year for her novel Day. She lives in Essex.

A.L. Kennedy

A.M. Ellis is a speculative fiction author and lover of everything steeped in myth and mystery. Her stories often lean into diverse voices, not only in her identity as a Black woman, but in exploring neurodivergence and mental health. A proud introvert and nostalgic gamer, she lives in Maryland, USA, with her husband and three children.

A.M. Ellis

A.N. Wilson was born in 1950 and educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is an award-winning biographer and a celebrated novelist, winning prizes for much of his work. He lives in North London.

A.N. Wilson

A. T. Emerald lives with her husband and baby daughter in Nottinghamshire. She discovered her love of writing in 2020 and has not shut up about enemies to lovers ever since. She loves iced matcha, torrid love confessions with knives pressed to throats (fictional, of course) and does not accept bills for any therapy her books might incur.

A.T. Emerald

A.W. Priest

A.B.C. Merriman-Labor was a barrister, writer and munitions worker born in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1877. His published works include A Series of Lectures on the Negro Race and The Story of the African Slave in a Nutshell. He also edited two editions of the Handbook of Sierra Leone. He arrived in the UK in 1904 to study law. In 1907, he organised a centenary commemoration of the abolition of the slave trade in Westminster Abbey. He later embarked on an 'entertainment-lecture' tour called Life and Scenes in Britain, travelling across thousands of miles of West, South West and Central Africa, which he expanded on to create Britons Through Negro Spectacles.

ABC Merriman-Labor

AJ Cronin

AJ Molloy

Aabria Iyengar is an American actress and author.

Aabria Iyengar

Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist, currently majoring in Animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the illustrator of Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. You can visit her online at www.aaliyamj.com.

Aaliya Jaleel

Aaron Allston

After more than fifteen years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist, Dr Aaron Balick has taken the amazing insights from psychology and psychotherapy out of the consultation room and made them accessible to the wider world. 
 
He has been an ‘agony uncle’ for many years for both CBBC and BBC Radio 1, as well as on television, including BBC Worldwide, BBC 3 and BBC Learning.

Aaron Balick

Aaron Carroll

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Georgette Heyer

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, is ready to find a bride. 
 
His pursuit of a partner sets him on course to Phoebe Marlow, a young lady who is far more concerned with riding than sewing or beautiful clothes. 
 
With Phoebe struggling to meet her family's demands of gentility and poise, a potential match with Sylvester is exceedingly advantageous. So, it is very intriguing indeed when a visit from her potential suitor causes Phoebe to flee her home. 
 
When the pair meet again and an unexpected adventure ensues, Sylvester comes to realise that there is much more to Phoebe than her reputation affords . . . 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
 'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
 'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love Sylvester ... 
 
***** 'Sylvester reminded me again why I consider Georgette Heyer's novels the high water mark in regency romance.' 
***** 'This book has a special place in my heart.' 
***** 'After many, many years of reading her books I still cannot fault Georgette Heyer as the best writer of Regency fiction.' 
***** 'This is one of my all-time favorite books.' 
***** 'This book is SUCH fun! And the CHARACTERS!'

Sylvester

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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The only question which hangs over the life of Sir Richard Wyndham, notable whip, dandy and Corinthian, is one of marriage. 
 
Wyndham is contemplating his upcoming proposal with considerable dismay, when he chances upon a beautiful young fugitive, Penelope, making a dramatic exit from her home. Impressed, intrigued, and a little worse for drink, he decides to help Penelope flee. 
 
What follows is a shockingly perilous advantage - one which might just provide Sir Richard with his own opportunity to escape . . . 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love The Corinthian ... 
 
***** 'I gulped the book down in one day!' 
***** 'I've read this one several times now and it still leaves me laughing out loud.' 
***** 'This book is a treasure trove of laughter.' 
***** 'Definitely one of the more hilarious (and slightly ridiculous) Heyers, and also one of my favourites!' 
***** 'Lovely madcap Regency romance. Fabulous dialogue. Classic Heyer.'

The Corinthian

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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Gilly Ware, the shy young Duke of Sale, has never known his parents. 
 
Instead, he has endured twenty-four years of pampering and pandering from his uncle and valet, which he accepts without quarrel. 
 
But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee. 
 
Yet no sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure . . . 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love The Foundling ... 
 
***** 'What a delight. Loved this one from start to finish, often reading with a smile.' 
***** 'The Foundling is a fast paced, witty, humorous, well written book that I enjoyed very much.' 
***** 'Every time I read this book I love it more.' 
***** 'I love this book for the humor and the characters, and I highly recommend it.' 
***** 'I'm a big Heyer fan and this one lives up to all expectations.'

The Foundling

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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Handsome, wealthy Sir Waldo Hawkridge is the envy of all those around him. 
 
So when the people of Oversett get word of his impending visit, excitement ripples. 
 
But his planned visit ruffles a few feathers, too; not least for Miss Ancilla Trent, who worries about the relationship that may unfold between Waldo and her hot-headed young pupil, Tiffany. 
 
And when Waldo eventually arrives in the village, his presence leads to the most entertaining of ramifications . . . 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
 'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
 'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love The Nonesuch ... 
 
***** 'The book was a marvel. Whatever I'm going to read next might seem pretty poor after this!' 
***** 'The Nonesuch was simply a charming and witty book. I've added it to my favorite list for the fantastic ending and banter.' 
***** 'Just as wonderful as every other time I read it!! Still an absolute favourite.' 
***** 'This was beautiful! So enjoyable, and so Austen-like! :)' 
***** 'Magical. Still five stars - of course. As enjoyble as ever - or maybe even more.'

The Nonesuch

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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The Lofty, isolated Darracott Place is beset with tragedy. 
 
And when the contemptible Lord Darracot's eldest son meets an awful death, the family are left with no other choice than to invite mysterious heir apparent Hugo to stay. 
 
When the handsome young man arrives, their suspicions seem to be confirmed: he is unsophisticated and unworldly. The family resolve to help educate him. 
 
But as time goes on, will the Darracotts learn there's more to Hugo than meets the eye? 
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'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love The Unknown Ajax ... 
 
***** 'Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!! What a story.' 
***** 'One of my very favorite Heyer novels!' 
***** 'It's hard for me to write a review of The Unknown Ajax without drooling and drivelling.' 
***** 'What an unexpected and captivating read.' 
***** 'How on Earth did Georgette Heyer come up with so many distinct characters and so many completely dissimilar plots? The lady was brilliant, I tell you!'

The Unknown Ajax

Maisie Thomas

The brand new Railway Girls novel set in Manchester during WWII. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Margaret Dickinson. 
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Readers LOVE the Railway Girls: 
 
'Gripping and intriguing' 
'Great story lines' 
'Exceptional story . . . a must-read' 
'Poignant' 
'Emotional . . . strong women' 
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Love is in the air, and together the railway girls can overcome even the hardest of times. 
 
Mabel has finally put the past behind her, and her relationship with the dashing Harry is stronger than ever. That is, until an old flame shows up, leaving Mabel questioning her future. 
 
Meanwhile Joan has made amends with Bob - if only she could do the same with Gran. And there's still that family mystery she wants answer to, isn't there? 
 
As a mother and grandmother, Dot Green has always put her family first. Her job as a parcels porter has brought new purpose to her life, so is it finally time to start following her heart . . . 
 
Life as a railway girl is busy but as war rages on and air raids disrupt daily life, the women realise they need each other more than ever, especially when there might be wedding bells on the horizon.

The Railway Girls in Love

Katie Flynn

THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN 
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Liverpool 1939: Olivia Campbell appears to have the perfect life. However, behind closed doors she lives in constant fear of her abusive father, and has no support from her mother. 
 
Longing for love and affection she begins a relationship with Ted, a young lad who works in her father’s factory. But her family disapprove of the relationship and forbid them from seeing each other. 
 
When war comes to Liverpool, Olivia seizes the opportunity to leave behind her unhappy life and join the WAAF. There she meets a fellow trainee, Maude and the two embrace their newly found independence. Soon Olivia meets the handsome Ralph, and all thoughts of Ted are brushed aside. Until he returns to her life with some shocking news that turns her world upside down . . . 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
 
‘Packed with romance and poignancy’ Woman 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ Liverpool Echo 
 
‘Heart-warming’ Take a Break 
 
'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express

Over the Rainbow

The brand new heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Fiona McIntosh

A sweeping, epic love story which follows one woman's journey from the cobbled streets of Brighton to the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Lucinda Riley. 
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A passionate love affair. An impossible choice. 
 
England, 1932. Dr Isla Fenwick has little interest in marriage, until a reunion with an old friend blossoms into to something more. But Isla is determined to fulfil a long-held promise to practice medicine in India. With her fiancé's blessing she sails to Calcutta to set up a midwifery clinic - promising to return within the year. 
 
There, Isla does her best to navigate a complex new world, and forms a deep connection with one of her colleagues - against all better instincts. 
 
When a desperate rescue mission to save the one person who needs her the most takes her into the foothills of the Himalayas, Isla will be asked to pay the ultimate price for her passions.

The Tea Gardens

ALL YOU NEED THIS CHRISTMAS: THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN 
 
Liverpool, 1940 
 
When war comes to Britain, Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity to leave behind the orphanage they grew up in and start new lives in the NAAFI. With only forged papers as identification the girls expect to be turned away but are delighted with an offer of work. 
 
For the first time in their lives they experience real independence and it isn’t long before they’re spending their evenings enjoying the delights of Liverpool. 
 
When Jessica meets the handsome Tom, she feels as though her life is complete, but after a chance encounter with a friend, she soon learns that not everything is as it seems. 
 
As Jessica begins to uncover the truth, she unravels a web of lies, starting with the night of her birth . . .

Under the Mistletoe

The unforgettable and heartwarming Sunday Times bestselling Christmas saga

Evie Grace

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE GRIPPING SMUGGLER'S DAUGHTERS TRILOGY! Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. 
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Deal, Kent, 1812 
 
Eighteen-year-old Winnie Lennicker yearns for a peaceful life as a respectable married woman. However, when she becomes involved in her family's free-trading operations and caught by the Revenue, she is sent before the magistrates. Forced to confess that she is with child, now more than ever, Winnie is determined to give up smuggling. But the only way she can support herself and her unborn child is to carry on. 
 
An opportunity presents itself to carry despatches on behalf of British agents and spies, and gold for Wellington's army. Needing the money, Winnie can’t afford to refuse, but the journey across the Channel is treacherous. When Winnie discovers the despatches she’s carrying aren’t what they seem, she’s determined to right her wrongs in the hope of achieving her dream and leaving the free trade behind for good. 
 
Praise for Evie Grace 
 
‘Intriguing’ 
Val Wood 
 
‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’ 
Woman’s Weekly 
 
‘Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved’ 
Peterborough Evening Telegraph

The Golden Maid

Maggie Brookes

'An absorbing and engaging tale of wartime bravery and endurance. Bill and Izabela are such tenderly drawn characters ... I loved it!' RACHEL HORE, author of Last Letter Home and The Memory Garden 
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Their love is a death sentence. But can it keep them alive? 
 
Czechoslovakia, 1944. In the dead of night, a farm girl and a British soldier creep through abandoned villages. Secretly married and on the run, Bill and Izabela are searching for Izabela's brother and father, who are fighting for the Czech resistance. They know their luck will not last. 
 
Captured by the German army, it seems they must be separated - but they have prepared for this moment. By cutting her hair and pretending to be mute, Izabela successfully disguises herself as a British soldier. Together, they face the terrible conditions of a POW camp, reliant on the help of their fellow POWs to maintain their fragile deception. 
 
Their situation is beyond dangerous. If Izabela is discovered, she and Bill - and all the men who helped them - will face lethal consequences. 
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A novel set in war-torn Czechoslovakia amid the extreme privations of a prisoner of war camp, based on a true story of passion, heroism and a love that transcends overwhelming odds. 
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'Deeply moving and compelling ... an epic journey not only across war-torn countries but deep into the heart of what it is to be human. A heart-rending story beautifully told.' JUDITH ALLNAT, author of The Poet's Wife and The Silk Factory 
 
'Heart-wrenching and heart-warming in equal measure, The Prisoner's Wife is an unputdownable novel ... finely crafted, atmospheric, often nail-biting.' BEN KANE, author of The Eagles of Rome series 
 
'A story of danger, fear, determination and the redemptive power of love in war-torn Europe. It is a story that Hemingway might have envied.' JULIET GARDINER, author of Wartime: Britain 1939 to 1945 and The Blitz: The British Under Attack. 
 
'A gripping novel that explores the question of how much the human body, and the human spirit, can endure for the sake of love. The wealth of authentic detail makes it feel like a memoir ... I feel enriched to have read it.' GILL PAUL, author of The Lost Daughter and The Secret Wife 
 
'The Prisoner's Wife seamlessly and skilfully breathes intense, fully realised life into the stark scenes it describes. I was by turns moved, outraged and humbled' DEBORAH KAY DAVIES, author of True Things About Me 
 
'A powerful page-turner' MARIE BENEDICT, New York Times bestselling author of Lady Clementine 
 
'You will be spellbound by this stellar novel. So richly imbued with sensory details you'll be feeling every anguished moment and every golden ray of hope.' SUSAN MEISSNER, bestselling author of The Last Year of the War 
 
'The most unique World War II story I've ever read... Romantic, perfectly observed, inspiring, and thrilling - The Prisoner's Wife is impossible to put down - and when I did, I was teary-eyed. A complete winner.' SARAH-JANE STRATFORD, author of Red Letter Days 
 
'Tremendous ... this is much more than a love story' GEORGINA CLARKE, author of Death and the Harlot 
 
'Engrossing, harrowing and heart-warming' ANN MORGAN, author of Reading The World 
 
'This is a beautiful book that will give any reader in dark times a reason to believe in the continuing goodness of people' NICOLA GRIFFITH, author of Hild

The Prisoner's Wife

based on an inspiring true story

Libby Ashworth

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE INSPIRATIONAL MILL TOWN LASSES SERIES. Perfect for fans of Val Wood and Catherine Cookson. 
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Lancashire, 1832. 
 
Maids Hannah and Mary find themselves with no jobs and no home when their employer, Henry Sudell, loses all his money and disappears in the middle of the night. They have no choice but to return to Blackburn where Hannah is lucky to be taken in by her sister Jennet and brother-in-law, Titus, but Mary must seek lodgings in the infamous Star beer house. 
 
Mary tries to get her job back as a weaver, but the influx of workers from the countryside and no support for the working class means that jobs are scarce. With no other choice she remains at the beer house, forced to risk her reputation and even her life. 
 
In the middle of a cholera outbreak and political upheaval, can Mary ever find a way to recover all she's lost? 
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Praise for Libby Ashworth 
 
'An engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family' KITTY NEALE 
 
'Vividly drawn characters . . . gritty and heartfelt' EVIE GRACE 
 
'Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family' LANCASHIRE POST

A Lancashire Lass

An uplifting and heart-warming historical saga

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The first novel in the wonderful new Railway Girls series, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean. 
 
In February, 1922, at the western-most entrance to Victoria Station in Manchester, a massive plaque was unveiled. Beneath a vast tiled map showing the lines of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway network, a series of seven bronze panels recorded the names of the men of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway who gave their lives for King and Country in the Great War - a total of 1,460 names. 
 
In March, 1940, a group of women of varying ages and backgrounds, stand in front of the memorial, ready to do their bit in this new World War... 
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Mabel is determined to make a fresh start as a railway girl where no one will know the terrible thing she did and she can put her guilt behind her... Or is she just running away? 
 
Meanwhile Joan will never be as good as her sister, or so her Gran keeps telling her. A new job as a station clerk could be just the thing she needs to forget her troubles at home. 
 
And Dot is further into her forties than she cares to admit. Her beloved sons are away fighting and her husband - well, the less said about him the better. Ratty old sod. She is anxious to become a railway girl just like her dear mam - anything to feel she is supporting the sons she prays for every night. 
 
The three women start off as strangers, but soon form an unbreakable bond that will get them through the toughest of times...

The Railway Girls

Their bond will see them through

The rise of the mills is about to change everything. 
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'Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family' Lancashire Post 
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Lancashire, 1826 
 
When Jennet and Titus Eastwood are forced to move from their idyllic cottage into the centre of Blackburn to find work in the cotton mills, their lives are changed in ways they could never have imagined and their new home on Paradise Lane is anything but . . . 
 
Then Titus is arrested and sent to prison for attending a Reform meeting. Jennet is left to fend for herself and things go from bad to worse as she finds herself pregnant and alone - with another man's child . . . 
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'An engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family. I was swept away to the North of England and into the world of cotton spinners. Well researched, perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson.' Kitty Neale 
 
'With vividly drawn characters and Libby's passion for Lancashire and its history shining through, this gritty and heartfelt tale of the mill workers and those caught up in the Reform riots is a must-read.' Evie Grace

The Cotton Spinner

An absolutely gripping historical saga

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 
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Nell Cardross and her husband are madly in love... 
 
But they're very bad at showing it. While Nell believes her new husband, the Earl, married her out of convenience, Giles Cardross worries that his young wife is more interested in his money than his heart. 
 
And Nell's secretive and extravagant spending is becoming a problem... 
 
As she attempts to pay off her brother's never-ending gambling debts, and prevent the Earl's half-sister from eloping with a potentially ruinous match, will Nell's heart of gold lead her - and her marriage - into trouble? 
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Readers love April Lady ... 
 
***** 'Georgette Heyer continues to dazzle and entertain with this wonderful tale of misunderstandings.' 
***** 'Another of my favorite Heyers. Its a mix of the serious and the silly which just works for me.' 
***** 'I highly recommend this book to all.' 
***** 'This story is charming and heartwarming and absolutely hilarious.' 
***** 'I laughed out loud several times.' 
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'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 
'Utterly delightful' Guardian 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' Daily Mail 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' Sunday Telegraph

April Lady

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 
'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times 
'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 
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Kitty Charing's life-changing inheritance comes with a catch. 
 
Her eccentric and childless guardian, Mr. Penicuik, is leaving Kitty all of his vast fortune - but with one condition. She must marry one of his five grand-nephews. 
 
However, Kitty's clear favourite - the rakish Jack Westruther - doesn't appear at all interested in the arrangement. To make Jack jealous, Kitty impulsively convinces his cousin, the kind-hearted and chivalrous Freddy Standen, to enter into a pretend engagement. 
 
But the more time she spends with Freddy, the more Kitty wonders whether Jack is the right choice after all... 
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Readers love Cotillion . . . 
 
***** 'This is a Heyer novel, so of course I expected to enjoy it, but I hadn't planned on falling totally head over heels in love with it!!' 
***** 'If I was stranded on a desert island, this would definitely be one of the novels I would want with me!' 
***** 'This is one of Heyer's best books featuring one of her very best characters, that of Freddie Standen.' 
***** 'Clever, cute, and so light and carefree it practically bounces.' 
***** 'Cotillion quickly moved to the top of my favorite Heyer books.'

Cotillion

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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Mary Challoner must protect her sister at all costs. 
 
When she discovers that the notorious Marquis of Vidal is planning to run away with her little sister, Mary will not stand idly by. 
 
To save Sophia's reputation without destroying her own, Mary will take her sister's place - and once the Marquis sees through her disguise, he will be humiliated and forced to return her home. 
 
But the irresistible Marquis is a wilder rake than even Mary anticipated, and her growing feelings for him are proving an unexpected complication... 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love Devil's Cub ... 
 
***** 'My favourite book of all time.' 
***** 'What a treat. I'm sure this won't be the last time I read this book.' 
***** 'This kind of book is the reason I love romance genre so much. I can easily put Heyer on the same level as my favourite Jane Austen or even higher still.' 
***** 'Full of wit, humour and intelligence, Devil's Cub is a fantastic story.' 
***** 'Another absolute favourite that I read over and over again.'

Devil's Cub

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Independent 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 
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Beautiful heiress Judith Taverner has her pick of London suitors. 
 
But her luck takes a turn for the worse when her hapless brother, Peregrine, becomes the target of a would-be-assassin. 
 
To Judith's great annoyance, their mysterious guardian - the handsome Earl of Worth - seems far more intent on wooing her than saving her brother, but all is not as it seems... 
 
When the truth is revealed, Judith will finally discover if the Earl is after her money or her heart. 
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'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Fabulously witty' STEPHEN FRY 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'What a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love Regency Buck .... 
 
***** 'A must read for any Georgette Heyer fan!' 
***** 'It's a great novel, barrels of fun, highly recommend.' 
***** 'One of my favourite historicals!' 
***** 'You will not regret reading this book.' 
***** 'Totally one of my favourite Heyer novels.'

Regency Buck

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times 
'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 
_________________ 
 
Diana Beauleigh is caught between two men. 
 
Seven long years ago, Jack Carstares, the Earl of Wyncham, sacrificed his honour for his brother and has been in exile ever since. 
 
Returning to England, Jack pretends to be a gentleman named Sir Anthony Ferndale but makes his living in a most ungentlemanly fashion, as a highwayman and a gambler. 
 
When Jack encounters his nemesis, the Duke of Andover, in the midst of kidnapping Diana Beauleigh, the two old enemies come to blows. 
 
Can Jack save the beautiful Diana from rakes, kidnap and ruin...? 
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Readers love The Black Moth ... 
 
***** 'This is a wonderful story with a fabulous cast of characters.' 
***** 'This was my very first Heyer novel and I must admit that I was immensely impressed.' 
***** 'This one is a joy to read. 
***** 'This book is full of excitement and humour.' 
***** 'Just amazing.'

The Black Moth

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers' Independent 
'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 
'Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
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The charming Sophia Stanton-Lacy is a force to be reckoned with. 
 
When Sophy is sent to stay with her London relatives, she finds her cousins in quite the tangle. 
 
Cecilia is besotted with an attractive but feather-brained poet, Hubert has fallen foul of a money-lender, and the ruthlessly handsome Charles is engaged to a pedantic bluestocking who seems to bring out the worst in him... 
 
Fortunately, Sophy has arrived just in time to sort them all out - but Charles is eager to rid his family of her meddlesome ways. Has the Grand Sophy finally met her match? 
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Readers love The Grand Sophy . . . 
 
***** 'The smile never left my face!' 
***** 'Sophy had me laughing or smiling through most of the book. She is someone I would love to know in my real life.' 
***** 'This one is definitely in my top favourites!' 
***** 'Loved every word!' 
***** 'Georgette Heyer's books will live on long after the Harlequin historicals fade from our memories, simply because she is superlative at what she does: making you believe in romance.' 
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'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Independent 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' Daily Mail 
'Rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' Sunday Telegraph

The Grand Sophy

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
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Leonie Bonnard is being drawn into a twenty-year-old feud. 
 
Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, is a reprehensible rake with an axe to grind. Decades ago the Comte de Saint-Vire did something unforgivable and ever since Justin has been lying in wait to settle the score. 
 
When Justin meets Leon, a street urchin with a striking resemblance to his nemesis, he aims to use him as a pawn in his plans for revenge on the Comte. Except Leon is in fact Leonie, a beautiful young ingénue who may just steal Justin's heart. 
 
Can Leonie win the Duke's affection, or will his need for revenge overcome them both? 
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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 
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Readers love These Old Shades ... 
 
***** 'I'm not sure that I can entirely express how much I truly love this book and how absolutely amazing it is.' 
***** 'Loved the sharp wit, the intrigue, the characterisation...' 
***** 'Oh how I adored this book! Such fantastic characters. I am absolutely in love with Le Duc!' 
***** 'I can see why [Heyer] is touted as the best of the best when it comes to historical romance. This book was thoroughly enjoyable.' 
***** 'Heyer writes vivid, opinionated characters and she captures the Georgian period beautifully.'

These Old Shades

THE FIRST NOVEL IN A HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, KATIE FLYNN 
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‘Home is where the heart is, and my heart belongs to Liverpool. We wouldn’t dream of leavin’ our beloved city…’ 
 
August 1940: As the Luftwaffe swarm over Liverpool, Shane Quinn decides to move his family back to the safety of Ireland. But his only child, the beautiful Dana, would rather stay and serve her country than flee to a foreign land. 
 
Determined to make it on her own, she joins the WAAF with newfound pals Patty and Lucy. There’s plenty of excitement to be had on a RAF station, even a chance or two at love… 
 
But the stark reality of war begins to take its toll and the three girls soon discover they need their friendship more than ever. And when shocking news arrives from Ireland, Dana will realise the true importance of family. 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
 
'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' 
Holyhead and Anglesey Mail 
 
‘Packed with romance and poignancy’ 
Woman 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ 
Liverpool Echo 
 
‘Heart-warming’ 
Take a Break

Liverpool Daughter

Nancy Revell

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THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES 
 
Sunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises... 
 
Against all odds, Polly's fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she's always dreamed of. 
 
Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard's production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way. 
 
And head welder Rosie's little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying? 
 
Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas. 
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Praise for the Shipyard Girls series: 
 
'Rhe author is one to watch' Sun 
 
'A brilliant read' Take a Break 
 
'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo

Christmas with the Shipyard Girls

Shipyard Girls 7

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT: COSY UP WITH A CUPPA AND THIS GORGEOUS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, KATIE FLYNN 
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Liverpool, 1939: Sixteen-year-old Lizzy Atherton is forced to flee her violent step-father in the middle of the night, and finds herself stranded on a station platform completely alone. 
 
Desperate to know what has become of her beloved mother, who she had no choice but to leave behind, Lizzy returns the next day only to find her home deserted. Devastated, Lizzy joins forces with her old school friend Dolly and Clara, an escaped evacuee, and vows to find her mother whatever it takes. 
 
But the war rages on and demands on the home front take Lizzy’s life in a host of unexpected directions, and hopes of finding her mother gradually start to fade. 
 
If Lizzy can muster the strength to keep searching, she might just get her Christmas wish after all. 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
'One of the country's most popular storytellers' Scottish Daily Record 
 
'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express 
 
‘A heartwarming story of love and loss’ Woman's Weekly 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ Liverpool Echo 
 
'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' Holyhead and Anglesey Mail

A Christmas Gift

Sometimes hope is all you need... 
Liverpool, 1917: When Irish seaman Michael Gallagher docks in Liverpool after years of fighting with the British Navy, he never expects to fall in love. But the moment he glimpses Stella Bennett standing on the quayside, all thoughts of returning to his homeland vanish. 
 
Determined to be together, the young couple defy Stella’s parents’ wishes. But their plans to marry are soon derailed by the arrival of baby Ginny. Her crop of fiery red hair plants a seed of doubt in her father’s mind and it’s not long before their world begins to fall apart. As Michael returns to Ireland, Stella dies unexpectedly, leaving Ginny to be brought up in the slums at the mercy of her grandmother. 
 
Will she escape the shackles of her new life and find a way back to her father?

A Kiss And A Promise

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
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A fiery debutante. An ill-tempered bachelor. A romance for the ages. 
 
Arabella, the daughter of an impoverished country parson, dreams of a new life in London. But her beauty and charm will only get her so far - and when Arabella embarks on her first London season armed with nothing but a benevolent godmother and her own notoriously short temper, she quickly runs afoul of Robert Beaumaris. 
 
He's the most eligible bachelor of the day, with a personality as strong and combative as hers - and Arabella cannot abide him thinking of her as just another pretty girl after his wealth. So she allows herself to be provoked into a game of deception - one that could have unexpected consequences... 
 
Arabella is a rich, dashing romance from Georgette Heyer, the legendary creator of the beloved Regency romance genre. 
_____________ 
 
'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'A wonderful wit . . . I've read her over and over and over again' STEPHEN FRY 
'Triumphantly good . . . Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' INDIA KNIGHT 
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Readers love Arabella ... 
 
***** 'An absolutely fantastic read' 
***** 'A true Regency romance classic' 
***** 'Enjoyed this book so much I read it again.' 
***** 'I absolutely loved it!' 
***** 'Kept me wholly entertained and engrossed.'

Arabella

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
__________________ 
 
Serena Carlow's former love now controls her future happiness. 
 
After her father's unexpected death, Serena's jilted ex-fiancé - the Marquis of Rotherham - is made the sole trustee of her wealth and marriage prospects. 
 
Eager for an escape, she moves to Bath and encounters her childhood sweetheart, the dashing Hector Kirkby - but will Rotherham approve the match? 
 
Before long, they are all entangled in a confusion of marriage and manners the likes of which Regency Bath has rarely seen. 
__________________ 
 
'I've read her over and over and over again' Stephen Fry 
'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde 
'Utterly delightful' The Guardian 
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Readers love Bath Tangle ... 
 
***** 'It was sheer entertainment from beginning to end, and I embarrassingly laughed out loud several times.' 
***** 'I laughed through the entire story.' 
***** 'If you are truly a fan of Heyer's, 'Bath Tangle' is definitely a must read. It is up there as a favourite.' 
***** 'Highly recommended to fans of both Heyer and Austen.' 
***** 'So much fun! I'm so glad I have just about her entire collection to look forward to reading.'

Bath Tangle

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 
 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
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Abigail Wendover has no time for love. 
 
She is far too busy protecting her niece, who has fallen madly in love with a suspected fortune-hunter. 
 
But her efforts become vastly more complicated with the arrival of Miles Calverleigh, the black sheep of his family - a reckless bachelor with a scandalous past. 
 
Abby soon discovers that, despite successfully managing her niece's love life, she has far less control over her own unruly heart. 
______________ 
 
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton 
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 
______________ 
 
Readers love Black Sheep ... 
 
***** 'Witty and laugh out loud funny... Black Sheep is priceless.' 
***** 'I highly recommend this to everyone, even if regency isn't your thing.' 
***** 'Absolutely wonderful!!!' 
***** '6-stars. My favorite along with Faro's Daughter.' 
***** 'This is one of my favourite Heyer's.'

Black Sheep

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
'I could mainline Heyer's Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored . . . Georgette Heyer is perfect lockdown escapism' India Knight 
_______________ 
 
Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. 
 
But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family. 
 
Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored - especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica. 
 
However, she seems far more concerned with her family's welfare than his romantic advances... 
_______________ 
 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 
'There is no one better at intelligent effervescence than Heyer. All her books are utter bliss' ANNA MURPHY, TIMES Pick of the Month 
'Sparkling' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 
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Readers love Frederica ... 
 
***** 'I would definitely recommend Frederica for readers who want to pick up their first Georgette Heyer book.' 
***** 'This is one of my favourite Georgette Heyer books.' 
***** 'Frederica is a lovely story. Fun, heartwarming, and plausible.' 
***** 'This is one of my top three Heyer titles.' 
***** 'It is romance and comedy, wit and family at its best.'

Frederica

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 
 
'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 
'Heart-stoppingly gorgeous' Harriet Evans 
'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times 
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Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate. 
 
When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed - she'll escape a life as a governess and, once they wed, he can finally claim his inheritance. 
 
But as Hero attempts to social climb in glamorous London society, Sherry is concerned that her naivety will ruin them both and takes drastic action. 
 
The chaos that follows will push friendships - and hearts - to breaking point. 
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Readers love Friday's Child ... 
 
***** 'This novel is all fun, cuteness, laughter, warmness, goodness and awesomeness. Definitely a top favourite!!' 
***** 'Recommended for.... anyone who loves to read and be entertained!' 
***** 'I could just not keep the book down once I started.' 
***** 'This is one of my top 3 Georgette Heyer books.' 
***** 'Absolutely delightful!'

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