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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

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A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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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.

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Jenny Holmes

The second book in the Air Raid Girls series - a wonderful new Christmas story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Hendry. 
 
Don't miss part 3 in the series - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides is available now! 
 
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November, 1941. 
 
Christmas is coming... and despite the blackout, shortages and a constant threat of air raids, the inhabitants of Kelthorpe on the Yorkshire coast are determined that war won't stop them celebrating. 
 
The run-up to Christmas sees sisters Connie and Lizzie, and their good friend Pamela, busier than ever. Between their jobs, carol-singing rehearsals with the church choir and night shifts doing their bit as Air Raid Wardens and ambulance drivers, it's all go. 
 
But when Connie and Lizzie's dear dad falls ill, their sweethearts Tom and Bill are called up by the Royal Navy for dangerous mine-sweeping duties, and Pamela's sweetheart Fred is targeted by vicious locals, the girls have to believe in miracles to keep soldiering on. 
 
Can their dearest wishes come true this Christmas? 
 
'A festive tonic!' Peterborough Telegraph 
 
'An ideal stocking filler for those who enjoy a well-written novel depicting wartime life' Holderness Gazette 
 
'An evocative and nostalgic book about love, family, friendship and fortitude' Culturefly, 6 Uplifting Books to Read over the Festive Season 
 
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Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review 
'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star review

The Air Raid Girls at Christmas

A wonderfully festive and heart-warming new WWII saga (The Air Raid Girls Book 2)

Emma Hornby

Bolton, Lancashire: 1940 
 
A family torn apart by war, held together by a secret . . . 
 
Janie and her husband James have a strong, loving marriage. A move from an inner-city slum to a peaceful new estate outside of Bolton should have been a fresh start for them and their three children. But when war is declared and James announces he has signed up, Janie fears it's the beginning of the end. 
 
Waving goodbye to their menfolk is a sacrifice that families are making all over the country and Janie does her best to make do, forging friendships in her new community. 
 
But when James comes home on leave a traumatised and desperate man, then goes AWOL, Janie's heart goes out to him. Determined to keep him safe, she plans to hide him in their new house. But how long can they keep the secret, and what threats lie ahead if they're found out? 
 
A page-turning new wartime saga about love, friendship and secrets, for fans of Katie Flynn and Rosie Goodwin.

Her Wartime Secret

A page-turning WWII saga from the bestselling author (Worktown Girls at War Book 1)

Fiona Collins

'Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS 
 
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A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond. 
 
Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren't for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible. 
 
She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world without his sight. For Prue, that means finding the courage to finally love and be loved in return. 
 
About family, second chances and finding the courage to face your fears, this is a moving story that will stay with you long after you have finished the last page. 
 
'Un utterly lovely book' DEBBIE JOHNSON, author of THE MOMENT I MET YOU 
 
'The perfect summer novel, we defy you not to be captivated and will be urging them on to live the lives they deserve' BELFAST TELEGRAPH 
 
'A story about family, friendship and facing your fears head on' COSMOPOLITAN, BEST BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER 
 
'A unique, compelling summer read, full of heart' SAMANTHA TONGE, author of SUMMER SECRETS AT STREAMSIDE COTTAGE 
 
'It's a feel-good book, but what really stands out is Prue's voice. She's known a lot of pain, and it all comes out in a tone which is precise, impatient and cold, but which evokes immediate sympathy for her and perhaps reveals more vulnerability than Prue realises' HERALD 
 
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**Readers are loving Summer in the City** 
 
'I'll be thinking about these characters for a very long time to come' 5 star review 
'An emotional tale about discovery, healing and living a life, once lost, to its very best' 5 star review 
'An uplifting, funny and inspiring read about getting back out into the world again' 5 star review 
'Captivates a wonderful relationship between a father and daughter' 5 star review 
'A gorgeous story about family, friendship and pushing yourself to face your greatest fears' 5 star review

Summer in the City

A beautiful and heart-warming story – the perfect holiday read

Mary Jane Staples

Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer and Netflix hit Bridgerton, a dashing Regency romance from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING A SISTER'S SECRET! 
 
"Mary Jane Staples is a genius! The storyline was amazing. I could not put the book down. Her characterization was wonderful and her intertwining of her characters with some famous historical characters is nothing short of genius." - 5 STARS 
 
"Mary Janes Staples is one of my favourite authors - loved her Adams Family series. This is such a lovely book: emotional, serious and funny in all ways. Read this book in one night." - 5 STARS 
 
"Enjoyed this book from start to finish." - 5 STARS. 
"I couldn't put this down - it was brilliant." - 5 STARS. 
 
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WILL SHE PROTECT HER SISTER AND LEARN TO LOVE AGAIN? 
 
A disastrous marriage has left the young and beautiful Lady Caroline widowed and vowing never to marry again. 
 
When she sees her younger sister, Annabelle, falling for a man who is notoriously unfaithful, she determines to intervene and save Annabelle from a similar fate, hiring the handsome and witty adventurer Captain Burnside to distract her. 
 
But all does not go to plan... 
 
A Sister's Secret was previously published as A Professional Gentleman.

A Sister's Secret

A heart-warming and uplifting Regency romance from bestseller Mary Jane Staples

A gritty and page-turning historical saga from the bestselling author of A Shilling for a Wife, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
Manchester, 1842 
 
Phoebe Parsons is a liar...a shameless harlot with unscrupulous morals... 
 
Phoebe Parsons is destitute, disgraced, and alone. After her mistress tragically dies, Phoebe is forced back onto the poverty-ridden streets of Manchester by her unforgiving new master. Desperately searching for work as a domestic maid, Phoebe soon discovers her reputation is in ruins. 
 
Fearing for her future and haunted by the harshness of her abandonment, Phoebe finds herself living with thieves and drunks in the smog and squalor - until she meets Victor Hayes. An officer removed from his duty and shamed by a cruel lie, Mr Hayes is a kind face among the uncertain threats of living in the alleyways. But Phoebe soon realises the sacrifices she must make to rebuild from the ground up... 
 
As their two worlds collide, can they make a new life from the wreckage? Or will the judgement of their peers make a pauper of Phoebe?

The Maid’s Disgrace

A gripping and romantic Victorian saga from the bestselling author

A must read for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah - this is an enthralling and gripping romantic adventure from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING LOVE FOR A SOLDIER! 
"As with all books by this author it is a top quality read..." - 5 STARS 
"What a great book - had a job to put it down. Recommend this book: 5 stars and more..." - 5 STARS 
"Excellent, thrilling and exciting." - 5 STARS 
 
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SHOULD SHE STAY LOYAL TO HER COUNTRY, OR THE MAN SHE LOVES? 
 
France, 1918: When Sophia, the rebellious daughter of a distinguished German general, witnesses a dramatic battle in the skies that leaves an English pilot without a plane and under the misapprehension that Sophia is on his side, she finds she has no choice but to agree to assist him in his attempt to avoid capture. 
 
He joins her in the family car she has stolen, trailed by both the German Army and a staff officer under strict instructions from Sophia's father to bring her home. With their pursuers hot on their heels, how will Sophia explain her behaviour, protecting a man she is supposed to hate? 
 
And after sharing so many adventures, will she be able to turn the flying officer in when the time comes?

Love for a Soldier

A captivating romantic adventure set in WW1 that you won’t want to put down

Hallie Rubenhold

Perfect fiction for fans of BBC TV's hit series BRIDGERTON and HARLOTS 
 
'A remarkable picture of a fascinating age' Daily Express 
'A full-blooded historical' Independent 
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My tale is not for the faint of heart. 
 
Born illegitimate in eighteenth-century England, the scandalous Henrietta Lightfoot gives us her version of the truth about her criminal life in this delicious coming-of-age. 
 
Fleeing her childhood home for the big city, Henrietta is now swimming in the London underworld of rakes, rogues, sharks, pimps and courtesans - she quickly sees that true liberty is a man's privilege. 
 
What must Henrietta do to survive in a world designed for men? 
 
Gripping, twisty, shocking, MISTRESS OF MY FATE illuminates the dark lives of the women written out by the masters of eighteenth-century literature. Vibrant and full-blooded, it is an irresistible picaresque story for our times 
 
'Two parts Lizzie Bennett and Tom Jones's Sophia Western to one part Moll Flanders' INDEPENDENT 
 
'Combines extraordinary bawdiness with silky sophistication' DAILY EXPRESS

Mistress of My Fate

By the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of THE FIVE

Val Wood

**Don't miss the sequel to The Lonely Wife! Children of Fortune is available now** 
 
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A powerful story about a woman's struggle to claim what is rightfully hers, from the Sunday Times bestselling author Val Wood. 
 
1850: Beatrix Fawcett is just eighteen when her father tells her she is to marry a stranger. Hesitantly, but with little choice, she agrees to the match - in the hope of a good husband in Charles, and a happy new life together in rural Yorkshire. 
 
As Beatrix sets about making their house a home, she falls in love with it and the surrounding countryside. But she does not fall in love with her husband... Charles has chosen her simply to meet the requirements of his inheritance and has little interest in his young wife. 
 
Soon, the only spark in Beatrix's lonely life is her beloved children. But when Charles threatens to take them away from her, Beatrix must find strength in desperate times. 
 
Can she fight against her circumstances and keep what is rightfully hers? 
 
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Praise for Val Wood: 
 
'A heart-warming story filled with compelling action' Rosie Goodwin 
'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row 
'Wonderfully fully-fleshed characters are the mainstay of [Val Wood's] stories' Peterborough Telegraph

The Lonely Wife

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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Yorkshire 1944: All they want this year is a truly happy Christmas... 
 
 The end of the war feels tantalisingly close, but Air Transport Auxiliary girls Bobbie, Viv and Mary have plenty more flights in their beloved Spitfires yet - battling everything from snow to enemy fire on their journeys. 
 
 Risking their lives doing their bit for their country, this Christmas they're determined to have some festive fun. But as they set about bringing good tidings for all, a stern and mysterious new flyer in the form of Peggy arrives. What secret is Peggy hiding? 
 
 Mary has a wedding to plan before her fiancé is sent away, then makes a devastating discovery so shameful she can't tell the other girls. Bobbie's beau issues an ultimatum, and Viv is wondering whether she wants a man at all... 
 
 With the big day around the corner and hope of peace on the horizon, can the girls find joy and love this Christmas after so many years of war? 
 
A heart-warming story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity that fans of Elaine Everest and Nancy Revell will adore. 
 
 
Readers love Jenny Holmes 
'A delight to read' 
'I highly recommend this book, great job Jenny!' 
'Really enjoyed this book cant wait to read the next one' 
'Lovely historical drama' 
'I love reading these books on life in WW2' 
'A book you can't put down'

Christmas with the Spitfire Girls

(The Spitfire Girls Book 3)

For fans of Katie Flynn &amp; Fiona Valpy, this is an exhilarating romantic journey across war-torn Europe from the multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING A WARTIME MARRIAGE! 
"Couldn't put it down." -- 5 STARS 
"Once again she had me hooked." -- 5 STARS 
"Each page kept you guessing to the end." -- 5 STARS 
"An excellent read for a cold damp day in front of the fire." -- 5 STARS 
 
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WILL THEY FIND HAPPINESS? 
 
1918: the Kaiser's empire is about to fall and Captain Harry Phillips, a prisoner of war in a Romanian hospital, has had a very hard time of it. Then, out of the blue, comes an offer he can't refuse: a ticket home to his beloved England and to the arms of his much missed fiancée Elizabeth. 
 
But this ticket comes with a heavy price to pay; Harry must marry beautiful, headstrong Princess Irena of Moldova, who's only hope of survival is to leave the country and he must risk both their lives by escorting her back to England. 
 
As they set off on their long and treacherous journey with enemies at every turn, Harry begins to realise that Irena is not only dangerous but extremely precious cargo.

A Wartime Marriage

A glorious, romantic wartime adventure - the perfect dose of escapism

She thought she was finally safe. But a roof over her head comes with a price to pay... 
Laura Cannock is on the run. Suspected of killing her bullying husband, his family are on a merciless prowl for revenge. Fleeing from her beloved home of Bolton to Manchester, Laura seeks refuge with her coal merchant uncle. But it soon becomes clear that a roof over her head comes with a price - of the type so unbearable she must escape once more. 
 
Destitute and penniless, a stench-ridden housing court in the back streets of the factories is Laura's only hope of a dwelling - a place where both the filth and the kindness of neighbours overwhelm. Here people stick together through the odds, leading Laura to true friendship, and possibly love. But with the threat of her past still hanging over her, there's still one battle she must fight - and win - alone... 
 
A gritty and page-turning historical saga set in Northern England in the late 1800s, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.

A Daughter's Price

A gritty and gripping saga romance from the bestselling author of A Shilling for a Wife

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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Planes to deliver. A war to be won. 
 
Bobbie Fraser, Mary Holland and Jean Thornton are Atta Girls - part of the Air Transport Auxiliary team flying planes between bases. Taking to the air in anything they're given, their work is dangerous but their courage always comes through. 
 
Now there's a new girl joining the ranks - Canadian Viv Robertson, who is bright, brash and brave. But can Viv settle into her new home with the other girls? And when life on the ground leaves them as vulnerable as in the air, can they stick together through the tough times ahead and ultimately fly to victory? 
 
A heart-warming, romantic story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity that fans of Donna Douglas, Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest will adore. 
 
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Readers love Jenny Holmes 
 
'A delight to read' 
'I highly recommend this book, great job Jenny!' 
'Really enjoyed this book cant wait to read the next one' 
'Lovely historical drama' 
'I love reading these books on life in WW2' 
'A book you can't put down'

The Spitfire Girls Fly for Victory

An uplifting wartime story of hope and courage (The Spitfire Girls Book 2)

Margaret Mayhew

A powerful and emotional saga set in World War Two, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THOSE IN PERIL! 
"A feel good, love story that maybe we all experience in our lifetime." - 5 STARS 
"As always...well written in an easy style and I found it hard to put down. The housework had to wait until I had finished it! It is a must for all Mayhew fans." - 5 STARS 
"loved this book, from beginning to end. I want to read all the books written by Margaret Mayhew now..." - 5 STARS 
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TWO RESISTANCE FIGHTERS CAUGHT IN A BLOODY, SECRET WAR...AND AN INTENSE LOVE TRIANGLE. 
 
June 1940. France has fallen to the Nazis and painter Louis Duval flees his homeland to join the Resistance. 
 
He is soon caught up in the movement and finds himself in dangerous circumstances alongside Lieutenant - Commander Alan Powell, unfit for active service and overseeing operations. 
 
But that is not the only battle they will fight. For Alan can't help but find himself drawn to Barbara Hillyard, a young widow and Duval's landlady - but she only has eyes for the dashing Frenchman...

Those In Peril

A dramatic, feel-good and moving WW2 saga, perfect for curling up with

A moving family drama set against the backdrop of one of London's poorest areas from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE LODGER! 
"This was such a great read....... priceless I loved it" - 5 STARS 
"Leave[s] you with a smile on your face..." - 5 STARS 
"Once you start, you can't put it down..." - 5 STARS 
"I absolutely loved this book" - 5 STARS 
"Great for lifting your spirits" - 5 STARS 
"A good book, keeps you in suspense until the end" - 5 STARS 
 
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IN TIMES OF TROUBLE, CAN SHE KEEP HER FAMILY SAFE FROM HARM? 
 
London, 1908: For years now, Maggie Wilson has had to bring up her four daughters alone with barely enough money to get by. Local Constable Harry Bradshaw looks out for them as best he can but there isn't much he can do for Maggie's small family. 
 
When the opportunity to take in a lodger arises, Maggie can't resist the extra income. 
 
But there's something strange about the man Maggie has let into her home... what if he's more trouble than he's worth?

The Lodger

A delightful Cockney page-turner you won’t be able to put down

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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'Anything to Anywhere!' 
 
 That's the motto of the Air Transport Auxiliary, the brave team of female pilots who fly fighter planes between bases at the height of WWII. 
 
Mary is a driver for the ATA and although she yearns to fly a Spitfire, she fears her humble background will hold her back. After all, glamorous Angela is set to be the next 'Atta Girl' on recruitment posters. Bobbie learned to fly in her father's private plane and Jean was taught the queen's English at grammar school before joining the squad. Dedicated and resilient the three girls rule the skies: weathering storms and dodging enemy fire. Mary can only dream of joining them - until she gets the push she needs to overcome her self-doubt. 
 
 Thrown together, the girls form a tight bond as they face the perils of their job. But they soon find that affairs of the heart can be just as dangerous as attacks from the skies. 
 
With all the fear and uncertainty ahead - can their friendship see them through the tests of war? 
 
A heart-warming, romantic story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity that fans of Donna Douglas, Nancy Revell and Call the Midwife will adore. 
 
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 Readers love Jenny Holmes: 
 
 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
 'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 
 'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 
 'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review

The Spitfire Girls

(The Spitfire Girls Book 1)

Gritty and page-turning historical saga set in Northern England in the late 1800s, for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
Minnie Maddox cares deeply for mothers and their babies - she makes a living by taking in unwanted children and finding them good adoptive homes - and is delighted for her neighbour when she finally becomes a mother after decades of trying. But when the baby dies of natural causes while under her roof, and knowing her neighbour will be devastated, Minnie swaps it with one of the infants in her care. 
 
Now seventeen, Jewel Nightingale knows nothing of her true origins. But assaulted by her hateful cousin and making the dreadful discovery that she is pregnant, she faces a desperate dilemma. Fleeing her job as a domestic maid, she follows an advertisement to a house in Bolton's dark slums, where a woman promises to help her when the child is born. Little does Jewel know that there's a terrible price to pay . . . 
 
Can she keep herself - and her baby - safe? And what will happen when Jewel discovers the truth about where she came from?

A Mother’s Dilemma

James Holland

'Brings history to life' Guardian 
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It can take a lifetime to heal the wounds of war. 
 
Edward Enderby has never spoken about being an RAF fighter pilot. But fifty years after the greatest conflict the world has ever seen, he must finally confront the memories he has tried so hard to forget. 
 
From the bright skies over England in 1941, through the dark days of the Siege of Malta, to a bitter partisan struggle in Italy, his takes a momentous journey that will change him forever. 
 
And despite the damage the war has wrought, Edward has one last chance to save himself from his past…

A Pair of Silver Wings

Ellen thought she’d always live in the remote, pretty coastal village where she grew up. After all, her husband, Harry, works on a farm where he’s guaranteed a job and home for life. 
 
But when the old landowner dies and the couple and their young children are forced from their cottage, the future is suddenly bleak. Rather than stay – and starve – in the countryside they love, Harry sets out to find a job in the factories and mills of nearby Hull, and Ellen must leave behind everything she’s ever known to follow her husband and build a new life for her family on the unfamiliar city streets. 
 
The road ahead is full of hardships and challenges. But with love and determination, they make the best of things, forging friendships with other newcomers and refugees; even helping them to succeed in their new surroundings. 
 
Then tragedy threatens Ellen’s fragile happiness. How much more can she sacrifice before they find a place to call home? 
 
Val Wood's wonderful historical sagas are perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin.

A Place to Call Home

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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A heart-warming, romantic story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity that fans of Donna Douglas, Daisy Styles and Call the Midwife will adore. 
 
Winter, 1942. Brenda and Joyce are just two of the girls who have joined the Women's Land Army and are doing their bit for the war effort. But after months working on farms in the Yorkshire Dales, they're looking for a fresh challenge. 
 
Despite the bitter cold of their new billets high in the remote fells, their fear for those away fighting, and concern for family and friends, there is warmth to be found in faces old and new, and plans for a jolly Christmas are afoot. 
 
But when a child evacuee goes missing in the snow and tragedy strikes close to home, can their dearest wish - that all their loved ones stay safe this Christmas - possibly come true? 
 
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Readers love Jenny Holmes: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 
'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 
'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review

A Christmas Wish for the Land Girls

A joyful and romantic WWII Christmas saga (The Land Girls Book 3)

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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Summer 1942. 
 
Britain is in the depths of war and the Women's Land Army is hard at work looking after the farms while the men are away fighting. While patriotism, duty and a wonderful spirit of camaraderie sustain the Land Girls through tough times, it's no surprise that love is also often on their minds. 
 
For Yorkshire Land Girls and firm friends Grace, Brenda and Una, romance in wartime comes with a host of challenges. There's a wedding to plan, but married bliss is threatened when the time comes for the groom to enlist. With lovers parted, anxious women have no idea whether they'll see their men again. And while single girls dance and flirt, will they be able to find true love among the men who've stayed behind? 
 
 With the uncertainty of the times hanging over them and danger ever closer to home, can love stand the test of war? 
 
A heart-warming, romantic story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity that fans of Donna Douglas, Daisy Styles and Call the Midwife will adore. 
 
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Readers love Jenny Holmes: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 
'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 
'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review

Wedding Bells for Land Girls

A heartwarming WW1 story, perfect for fans of historical romance books (The Land Girls Book 2)

Fans of Katie Flynn, Rosamunde Pilcher and Dinah Jeffries will love this emotional and sweeping wartime romance set in Singapore from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE! 
"Moving tale of bravery and human endurance...the sounds and smells and life of Singapore come alive in this well-told story" - 5 STARS 
 
"This is an amazing read" - 5 STARS 
 
"Left me craving more, loving the characters, totally absorbed in the detailed descriptions and finding myself recommending her novels over a coffee with friends" - 5 STARS 
 
"Great read!" - 5 STARS 
 
"Really loved this book" - 5 STARS 
 
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SHE ONLY LIVED FOR PLEASURE... 
 
...until war forced her to find courage she did not know she had, and love where she least expected it. 
 
1941: Britain is in the grip of war; life in the Far East is one of wealth and privilege. 
 
In Singapore Susan Roper enjoys dancing, clothes and fast cars, tennis and light flirtations with visiting naval officers - her life is devoted solely to pleasure and dismisses any warnings of danger. 
 
Singapore goes on partying, oblivious to the threat of invasion and believing the British flag will, protect them from all enemies. But when Japan invades, Susan finds herself in grave danger. She becomes an ambulance driver and is taken prisoner by the Japanese. 
 
Gradually and reluctantly she realises that she will have to face many hardships and witness terrible events, forcing her to acknowledge the truth...But will this new world lead her to a love where she least expects it?

The Other Side Of Paradise

An epic and moving love story under the shadow of war

**Don't miss Emma Hornby's gripping new wartime saga, A SISTER'S FIGHT** 
 
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Fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Maggie Hope will love Emma Hornby. 
 
After a cold, hard winter on the streets, three orphan children are about to give up hope when an unexpected turn of events brings them to the doorstep of a grand house in Ardwick, Manchester. 
 
Taken in by the firm but kind-hearted cook, the young friends can hardly believe their luck. But behind Bracken House's impressive façade lies a household steeped in troubles and mystery, with residents above and below stairs battling their own demons and dark secrets. 
 
Not everyone is happy about the new arrivals, and soon the orphans' safety is in danger. If they want to stay in the first home any of them have known for years, they must unravel the past and bring hope to the future. Will they succeed? Or will they come to regret ever leaving the mean slum streets they once called home? 
 
Emma Hornby's page-turning, absorbing sagas will tug at your heartstrings. 
 
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Readers love Emma Hornby: 
 
'Similar to Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, Emma Hornby tells a brilliant story that will keep you guessing with twists and turns. Pure talent.' 
 
'Emma Hornby's books just keep getting better and better. Honest, gritty, lovely characters.' 
 
'Keep writing Emma, you are very talented and can't wait for your next book. I've read them all.' 
 
'Emma is a wonderful storyteller and I can't wait for the next one!' 
 
'Thank you again Emma Hornby for a captivating read' 
 
'Another beautifully written story by Emma Hornby'

The Orphans of Ardwick

Johanna Lindsey

A young heiress in mourning for her mother, Kimberly Richards has been abandoned by her long-time fiance. But Kimberly's father, the Earl of Amburough, is intent upon marrying her off as quickly as possible, so that he can remarry. His chosen bridegroom for his daughter is Lachlan, the dashing and newly-impoverished Laird of Clan MacGregor. 
 
Kimberley, however, harbours a deep-seated dislike of Scots and gold-diggers, and is dubious about a tryst with the handsome, haughty Lachlan. But strange turns and outrageous circumstances promise to lead the ill-matched pair to a wildly unexpected destination - and to open a resisting heart to the true glories of love.

Love Me Forever

For ten years, Delia has had to fend for herself and her son Jack, and as a young unmarried mother, life has never been easy. Every new coat and pair of shoes was bought with what little money she could scrape together as a singer on the stage. 
 
But when the theatre work dries up, Delia faces a dilemma: continue the search for employment with no knowing whether she’ll find the stability and security her son needs, or return to the place that should be home . . . where only spite and hatred await them. 
 
Desperate now, a chance encounter suddenly presents a lifeline. But Delia is faced with an impossible, heart-wrenching choice. Can she bear to leave Jack behind, hoping another family will care for him? Will they ever be reunited? 
 
What else can a mother do to give her son the life he deserves? 
 
Val Wood's wonderful historical sagas are perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin.

A Mother's Choice

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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'Calling All Women!' 
 
It's 1941 and as the Second World War rages on, girls from all over the country are signing up to the Women's Land Army. Renowned for their camaraderie and spirit, it is these brave women who step in to take on the gruelling farm work from the men conscripted into the armed forces. 
 
When Yorkshire mill girl Una joins the cause, she wonders how she'll adapt to country life. Luckily she's quickly befriended by more experienced Land Girls Brenda and Grace. But as Christmas draws ever near, the girls' resolve is tested as scandals and secrets are revealed, lovers risk being torn apart, and even patriotic loyalties are called into question . . . 
 
With only a week to go until the festivities, can the strain of wartime still allow for the magic of Christmas? 
 
A wonderful, festive tale of friendship, romance and triumph over adversity that fans of Daisy Styles, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.

The Land Girls at Christmas

A festive tale of friendship, romance and bravery in wartime (The Land Girls Book 1)

Susan Sallis

Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will love this beautifully captivating romantic saga from multi-million copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis. 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'I could not get over how beautifully written this book is' -- ***** Reader review 
'Highly recommend this book' -- ***** Reader review 
'A page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'Could not put it down! -- ***** Reader review 
'Don't miss this one' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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YOUR DESTINY CAN BE SHAPED BY THE MOST UNLIKELY OF THINGS... 
 
For Alice Pettiford, living near Gloucester in the late 1940s, leaving school for a job as a railway secretary makes perfect sense: most of her family have worked for the railway over the years. 
 
What Alice does not expect is that she would fall in love with Joe Adair, a colleague, almost as soon as she meets him. But Joe has to go overseas on National Service, and in the meanwhile her friend Hester's brother, the enigmatic Valentine, finds that his fondness for Alice is deepening into something much stronger. 
 
When he and Alice discover an old railway coach, long abandoned, hidden in a clearing in the Forest of Dean, Alice realises that it has been a very special, magical place. What she doesn't know is that the coach has played a secret part in the history of Joe's family, and that Joe's mother named it 'the pumpkin coach'. Now her own destiny will also be shaped by this enchanted refuge.

The Pumpkin Coach

an enchanting novel full of passion and drama from bestselling author Susan Sallis

Moll thought she could keep her family safe . . . 
 
Eighteen-year-old Moll Chambers works her fingers to the bone doing all she can to support her family. With an ailing father and a wayward mother, Moll is the only one who can look after her siblings, Bo and Sissy. 
 
But Manchester is an increasingly dangerous place to live, overrun with a ferocious rivalry between gangs of so-called 'scuttlers': young men and women bent on a life of violence and crime. And they have her brother in their sights. Soon even Moll can't protect Bo from the lure of the criminal underworld. 
 
Then the scuttlers looked her way. 
 
When she herself falls for the leader of a rival gang, Moll's choices place her and Bo firmly on opposite sides of the city's turf war. 
 
With her loyalties now torn in two, and tragedy lurking round every corner, will Moll be able to rise above the conflict and protect those she loves the most? Or will stepping out with a scuttler spell ruin for them all . . . ? 
 
MANCHESTER MOLL is an absorbing saga that will tug at your heartstrings. Fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Maggie Hope will love Emma Hornby.

Manchester Moll

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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1936. George Street, West Yorkshire, houses a gleaming, brand-new telephone exchange where a group of capable girls works the complicated electrical switchboards. Among them are Cynthia, Norma and Millicent, who relish the busy, efficient atmosphere and the independence and friendship their jobs have given them. 
 
But when Millicent connects a telephone call for an old friend, and listens in to the conversation - breaking one of the telephonists' main rules - she, and then Norma and Cynthia too, become caught up in a story of scandal, corruption and murder. 
 
Soon, the jobs of all three girls are on the line. 
Norma's romance is in ruins. 
And Millicent has entered a world of vice . . . 
 
In tough times, the telephone girls will need to call on their friends more than ever. 
 
A wonderful story of camaraderie, friendship and triumph over adversity that fans of Daisy Styles, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore. 
 
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 Readers love Jenny Holmes: 
 
 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
 'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 
 'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 
 'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review

The Telephone Girls

Lesley Downer

The year is 1853, and a young Japanese girl’s world is about to be turned upside down. 
 
When black ships carrying barbarians arrive on the shores of Japan, the Satsuma clan’s way of life is threatened. But it’s not just the samurai who must come together to fight: the beautiful, headstrong Okatsu is also given a new destiny by her feudal lord – to save the realm. 
 
Armed only with a new name, Princess Atsu, as she is now known, journeys to the women’s palace of Edo Castle, a place so secret it cannot be marked on any map. Behind the palace’s immaculate façade, amid rumours of murder and whispers of ghosts, Atsu must uncover the secret of the man whose fate, it seems, is irrevocably linked to hers – the shogun himself – if she is to rescue her people . . .

The Shogun's Queen

The Shogun Quartet, Book 1

Let #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey take you on a captivating and sweeping romantic adventure. If you like Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, you will love this! 
 
"Johanna Lindsey creates fairy tales that come true...she understands a woman's secret fantasies" -- ROMANTIC TIMES 
 
"A dreamspinner extraordinaire" -- ROMANTIC TIMES 
 
"First rate romance" -- NEW YORK TIMES 
 
"LOVED IT!" -- ***** Reader review 
 
"I could not put it down" -- ***** Reader review 
 
"Her characters are so alive and interesting" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WHEN HATRED TURNS INTO DESIRE... 
 
For Lady Rebecca Marshall, a whirlwind of passion and excitement begins when she becomes a maid of honour at the court of Queen Victoria. Rebecca's mother is delighted - this appointment could be a golden opportunity for her to make a good match. 
 
But soon Rebecca is entangled in a web of deceit with the charming marquis Rupert St. John. The devastatingly handsome rogue seduces her but what she doesn't know is that Rupert is a secret agent of the crown, leading a double life. 
 
Forced to the altar, with a husband who vows never to be faithful, can Rebecca's wit, adventurous spirit, and generous nature turn his hatred into a passionate desire?

A Rogue of my Own

A sizzling, sparkling romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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