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“A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple.” Lin Anderson, Award winning Scottish crime author







A Death in the Family – Book One of the Euphemia Martins Mysteries



In December 1909 the Very Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution.



Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia’s daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She’s young, fit, intelligent, a little naive and assumes the life of a maid won’t be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a dead body.



Euphemia’s innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some Stapleford secrets…

SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM AND MASON FOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022

Take your morning coffee with cinnamon crumble cake and your evening wine with mushroom pate, via a riot of salsas, crispy bits, banana splits, cheeseballs and frozen pina coladas. Whether you’re home alone or ready to party, The Joy of Snacks will lift your spirits while satisfying your deepest snacking desires.

‘People think it’s easy to write well about food. It isn’t. Goodman does it brilliantly, with brio and wit as well as cleverness. This is a collection of essays, recipes and meditations about snacks and it is both joyous and useful.’
India Knight, The Times

‘Deft storytelling, deep research and real wisdom about how we actually eat’
Rachel Roddy, Guardian Books of the Year 2022

‘As moreish as the snacks it celebrates, The Joy of Snacks is a smart, funny and moving meditation on the little things that make life great. I loved it.’
Ruby Tandoh

‘Naked, unashamed and witty, Laura Goodman delights, tempts and insults our intestines with raucous, dangerous and surprising suggestions.’
Miriam Margolyes

‘This book taught me so much about female desire. A must read!’ Cherry Healey

Did you know that there is an orgasm gap of around 30% between heterosexual couples when they have sex?

In Mind The Gap, Dr Karen Gurney, a clinical psychologist and certified psychosexologist, explores not just this gap, but the gaps in our knowledge of so much of the most important new science around sex and desire.

In this book, you will learn that nearly everything that you’ve been led to believe about female sexuality isn’t actually true. And that, despite what you might think, it is possible to simultaneously feel little to no spontaneous desire and have a happy and mutually satisfying sex life long term.

Exploring the mismatch between ideas about sex in our society and what the science tells us, Mind The Gap also explains how this disconnect lies at the root of many of our sexual problems.

Combining science with case studies, practical exercises and tips, this is a book for anyone who wants to better understand the mechanics of desire and futureproof their sex life, for life.

Johannes Cabal is back – a little older, a little wiser, but just as sharply funny, cuttingly sarcastic, and unexpectedly violent as ever.

For necromancer Johannes Cabal, dealing with devils, demons and raising the dead is pretty much par for the course. But when his attempt to steal a rare book turns sour, he is faced by a far more terrifying entity – politics. While awaiting execution for his crime, Cabal is forced to resurrect an inconveniently deceased emperor. Seizing his chance, the cunning Cabal engineers his escape, fleeing the country on a state-of-the-art flying ship. But the ship has more than a few unpleasant surprises, including an unwelcome face from the past and the small matter of some mysterious murders. Cabal may work with corpses but he has absolutely no intention of becoming one. Drawn into a deadly conspiracy, is he shuffling dangerously close to the end of his mortal coil?

‘A beautiful and moving reminder to appreciate life’ Roxie Nafousi, author of Manifest

‘This book may on first glance appear to be about death and regrets, but is in reality about life and choices. It is warmly life-affirming … A magnificent read that will inspire. I loved it’ Sue Black

‘So beautiful … Perfectly written and judged … A wonderful book that made me grasp life a little more firmly’ Dr Chris van Tulleken

A powerful, moving and hopeful book exploring what people regret most when they are dying and how this can help us lead a better life.

If you were told you were going to die tomorrow, what would you regret?

Ten years ago, without time to think or prepare, Georgina Scull ruptured internally. The doctors told her she could have died and, as Georgina recovered, she began to consider the life she had led and what she would have left behind.

Paralysed by a fear of wasting what seemed like precious time but also fully ready to learn how to spend her second chance, Georgina set out to meet others who had faced their own mortality or had the end in sight.

‘Beguiling and astute’ Sarah Winman ‘Astoundingly good’ Deborah Moggach

‘Wonderfully redemptive’ Sarah Haywood ‘I was delighted and surprised by this textured, fascinating and most moving book’ Chris Ware

A life-affirming novel about broken but loving families, people making mistakes but doing their best, grief and getting stuck – for readers of ELEANOR OLIPHANT and THE TROUBLE WITH GOATS AND SHEEP

On her forty-seventh birthday, Sydney Smith stands on a rooftop and prepares to jump…

Sydney is a cartoonist and freerunner. Feet constantly twitching, always teetering on the edge of life, she’s never come to terms with the event that ripped her family apart when she was ten years old. And so, on a birthday that she doesn’t want to celebrate, she returns alone to St Ives to face up to her guilt and grief. It’s a trip that turns out to be life-changing – and not only for herself.

DO NOT FEED THE BEAR is a book about lives not yet lived, about the kindness of others and about how, when our worlds stop, we find a way to keep on moving.

Readers love Do Not Feed the Bear:

‘I loved each and every moment of this book and feel bereft it has come to an end’

‘Obsessed with how beautiful this book is! Keep flicking back to reread some passages as love them so much! What a treat of a book’

‘Wow, what a joyous and hope-inducing read’

‘I can’t put it down – it’s funny and tender and clever and I love it’

‘It might break your heart a little bit first, but eventually it will put it back together and wrap it in a comforting snuggly blanket’

‘Rich in poignant emotion and a truly mesmerising and addictive read’

‘Swept me up into its pages; a book that I wanted to hug and cherish all the time I was reading’

‘It’s not just a book I read and reviewed. It’s a book that read and reviewed me’

‘If you’re looking for a story that will make you smile by turns, be heart-lifting and heart-wrenching in a variety of ways but remain entirely beautiful for its honest look at life, then this is the book for you’

‘Surprising, authentic and powerful, this book defies categorisation’

‘Rachel Elliott has achieved something remarkable in this story of loss, regret and disappointment: she has created a tender, hopeful and uplifting novel, which I feel certain many readers will fall in love with’

Happy as Harry is a positive, touching and uplifting book about happiness, written by the perfect life coach – Harry the one-eyed rescue dog and his owner, Deana Luchia. Perfect for fans of Alfie and George, Haatchi & Little B and The Happiness Project.

‘Dogs know how to be happy. It’s what we do best. We cavort, careen, race and chase. Any day can be a good day, an amazing and fabulous day. You have the power to make an ordinary day extraordinary simply by deciding to make it so.’ Harry the Dog

Dogs are the happiest creatures in the world. They possess qualities that include their ability to live in the moment, their incredibly loving and playful natures and their innate forgiveness and joie de vivre. So a dog is the perfect narrator for a book about how to be happy. If dogs could share their secrets on happiness, this book is what they would say.

The book is divided into six life-coaching sections:

How to be Happy
Love Well and be Well Loved
Happy Families
A Balanced Life
How to be Good
Saying Goodbyes

Harry, along with a group of his closest friends, shows us how dogs approach life in all of these areas, and shares his simple and practical top tips for how we, as humans, can learn from dogs in order to live better, happier lives (‘After every bath dry your whole body with a hairdryer’). We may have to dodge some curveballs at times, but there are plenty of challenges that can be overcome and doubts that can be banished by looking at the world through Harry’s eyes.

‘Absolutely gorgeous’ – Beth Kempton, author of Calm Christmas

‘Magnificent!

As satisfying as kicking through Autumn leaves and as warming as a mug of spiced cider – an eye-opening guide to a beautiful time of year.’ – Chris Addison

Every page holds a treat to unwrap in this gorgeous advent calendar of a book.

From Equinox to Solstice, Diwali to Epiphany – countdown to Christmas with poems, inspirations and little moments of comfort and joy.

Dip into the pages of this little treasury and you’ll find plenty to inspire you: from the festivals that sprinkle the days of October and November, to a daily delight for Advent and the Twelve Days of Christmas. Full of traditions, poems, stories and ideas for things to make and do, it’s a celebration of all that we share across time, cultures and continents. A beautifully wise and calm companion to your festive season.

Perhaps you’ll have a go at making sloe gin when the berries are ripe in the hedgerows, or make popcorn on Walt Disney’s birthday, or settle down with a hot chocolate to read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. You might be tempted to peel a satsuma whilst discovering a little bit more about this festive fruit, or learn how many cultures hold ancient festivals of light.

Or you might decide to simply take a moment to pause and enjoy a little page of peace in the whirl of counting down the sleeps. Let us guide you through this most magical time of year . . .

FAST FRIENDS is a warm and funny romantic novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell. For fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Kelly and Marian Keyes.

When the chips are down, who better to turn to then your oldest friends? When bored housewife and mother Camilla Stewart impulsively invites her old schoolchums for dinner she hardly imagines that the evening will shatter her comfortable existence. But Roz Vallender and Loulou Marks are no ordinary guests. Roz, stunning and self-assured, is notorious as a TV presenter and superbitch, whilst the reckless Loulou owns Vampires, the trendiest wine bar in town. Horrified to discover that husband Jack has been playing around, Camilla determines to make some changes. With a little help from her friends she soon finds out that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun and the future still holds plenty of surprises.

What readers are saying about Fast Friends:

‘I am a huge lover of Jill Mansell books but this has to be her best to date. I enjoyed savouring every moment of it‘ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

‘The tangled web of relationships within the book are so much fun to read about, that the book becomes just impossible to put down!‘ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

‘Loved this book from start to finish… funny, sad, agonising, teasing and touching‘ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

High adventure and dark mystery combine in this sparkling historical romance from the internationally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary’s series.

Elinor Bascombe, widowed and tied to an impoverished estate, has learned to ask little of life. With no hope of leaving, the years have passed her by.

Lord Ryde, exiled abroad after a scandal, has returned to strip his estate and make a new start in America.

A chance encounter changes their plans, plunging Elinor and Lord Ryde into adventure and not a little peril until, finally, they are forced to confront the mystery of what happened on That Night, all those years ago.

Are they both so entangled in the riddles of the past that they are about to miss this one last opportunity for future happiness?

Readers love Jodi Taylor:

‘Quirky, historical fiction, well seasoned with humour’

‘Witty, fast-paced, fun and fantastic‘

‘ I can’t remember when I last enjoyed a book this much‘

‘Revels in the speech, habits and atmosphere of the Regency’

‘Perfect escapist magic’ Good Housekeeping

‘Jo’s book is as rich and sweet and moreish as baklava’ Milly Johnson

Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews, Jo Thomas’s irresistible, sun-filled novel transports you straight to the mountains of Crete.

Sometimes you have to go back before you can move forwards…

One magical summer Nell fell in love in the mountains of Crete and her life changed for ever.

Eighteen years later, Nell is ready for a new beginning. When she sees a honey farm in the same hilltop town has lost its bees, the opportunity is impossible to resist. Welcomed back to Greece by the warm sun and aroma of wild thyme, Nell finds memories of her past at every turn. But much has changed since she’s been away.

As Nell throws herself into restoring the honey farm, she starts to unlock the truth of what happened all those years ago. She soon learns that the course of true love – just like Cretan honey – can be wild and sweet. And well worth the wait…

Jo Thomas takes you there.

Readers are raving about THE HONEY FARM ON THE HILL:

‘Jo Thomas has the ability in her writing to take you right there‘ I Read Novels

‘Incredibly enjoyable … could practically smell the herbs in the air’ Rachel’s Random Reads

‘I absolutely loved this book … a darned good story‘ Julie’s World of Books

‘So richly imagined and so wonderfully written – highly recommended!’ On My Bookshelf

‘Superb escapism! … the way the views, smells, sounds of the island are captured are spectacular‘ Be Reader Books

‘Jo Thomas is a purveyor of dreams. I defy anybody to read this book and at the end of it not to dream a little of the Cretan life’ Short Books and Scribes

‘Warm, sensual and heartwarming‘ Books, Life and Everything

‘A charming and delightful slice of escapist romantic fiction’ Heat

‘The ultimate cheery tale’ Sun

The Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick

‘Every once in a while, I read a book that opens my eyes in a way I never expected’ Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick)

‘It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think’ Liane Moriarty, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies

This is how a family keeps a secret…and how that secret ends up keeping them.
This is how a family lives happily ever after…until happily ever after becomes complicated.
This is how children change…and then change the world.

This is Claude. He’s five years old, the youngest of five brothers, and loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.
When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl.

Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wants to be. They’re just not sure they’re ready to share that with the world. Soon the entire family is keeping Claude’s secret. Until one day it explodes.

Laurie Frankel’s This Is How It Always Is is a novel about revelations, transformations, fairy tales, and family. And it’s about the ways this is how it always is: change is always hard and miraculous and hard again, parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts, children grow but not always according to plan. And families with secrets don’t get to keep them forever.

What readers are saying about This Is How It Always Is:

‘This writing is glorious. A fabulous book. Topical, moving, full of magic’

‘One of the most amazing and thought-provoking books I have ever read. It’s warm, well observed and funny’

‘A beautiful love story of two people who meet, fall hopelessly in love and then create a wonderful unique family of five’

INSPIRED BY AN EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY…

‘A novel I long to live in’ Kate Quinn, author of The Alice Network

PARIS, 1920. On the bohemian Left Bank, Sylvia runs a little bookshop called Shakespeare and Company. Here she welcomes the greatest writers of the day – and from the moment James Joyce finally walks through her door, the two become friends.

When Joyce’s controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Sylvia is determined to publish it herself.

But championing the most scandalous book of the century will come at a cost – and Sylvia finds herself risking ruin, her reputation and her heart, all in the name of the life-changing power of books.

Set in post-war Paris, The Paris Bookseller is a sweeping story of love, courage and betrayal – and a breathtakingly beautiful love letter to books.

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‘A worthy homage to Sylvia Beach and a love letter to all bookstores, libraries and the passionate and committed women who run them’ New York Journal of Books

‘I was completely enthralled’ Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Secret

‘An intriguing story, beguilingly told’ Mail on Sunday

‘Absorbing and beautifully written… transports you to 1920s Paris – and keeps you utterly captivated with its vivid cast of characters and their bohemian lifestyles’ Heat

‘A compelling coming-of-age tale, in addition to an impressive piece of historical fiction’ Culturefly

‘A book for the bookshop lovers . . . an absorbing novel about the life changing nature of our favourite reads’ Belfast Telegraph

‘A compelling and fascinating look at the world-changing mavericks who bonded, bickered and triumphed in the realm of literature’ Nuala O’Connor

‘A compelling portrait of a remarkable woman, who steps from the pages in all her charm, courage and vulnerability’ Gill Paul

‘Intelligent, fierce and filled with reverence for a fascinating epoch in literary history… a delight for readers and writers’ Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light

A little girl goes missing from Yew Tree Manor – the same house from which a girl vanished decades before. Does the key to the present lie buried even deeper in the past, in the forgotten history of an innocent midwife accused by a family of shocking betrayal? A gripping, heartwrenching story of love, loyalty and family secrets.

From the internationally bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER and THE MISSING DAUGHTER.
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It all began with a midwife’s secret, long buried but if uncovered could save two families from the bitter tragedy that binds them. And prove the key that will free them all…

1969 On New Year’s Eve, while the Hiltons of Yew Tree Manor prepare to host the party of the season, their little girl disappears. Suspicion falls on Bobby James, a young farmhand and the last person to see Alice before she vanished. Bobby protests his innocence, but he is sent away. Alice is never found.

Present day Architect Willow James is working on a development at Yew Tree when she discovers the land holds a secret. As she begins to dig deep into the past, she uncovers a web of injustice. And when another child goes missing, Willow knows the only way to stop history repeating itself is to right a terrible wrong…

ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER THE MIDWIFE’S SECRET? READERS ARE SPELLBOUND:

‘I can highly recommend this beautiful tale which is heartbreaking, emotional, gripping, suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

‘The Midwife’s Secret is an unputdownable book that grips you from the beginning. Be prepared for plenty of tears throughout, right to the end’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

‘Wow! What a powerful book. This had me hooked from the start. The story spans generations and tells of lies, grief and secrets. It was extremely well written and had you guessing right to the end. Loved the characters and couldn’t put this book down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

‘This story grabbed a hold of me and sucked me in. It was highly captivating, dramatic and emotional . . . I literally could not turn the pages fast enough’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

‘A real heart-pounder! It had intrigue, suspense and lots of twists and turns!! Definitely some jaw-dropping moments! I highly recommend reading this book!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

‘The story was stunning and heartbreaking. I went to bed at 2am! Can’t wait for the next book’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

‘Spellbindingly good! Heartbreak, intrigue, mystery’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review

When those you love depend on you, how much would you be willing to sacrifice?

Alexandra Connor writes a moving saga in The Watchman’s Daughter – a tale of true love, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Josephine Cox and Rita Bradshaw.

Growing up in Preston’s poorest area, Kate Shaw knows just how harsh life can be. With her father unable to do his night watchman rounds, Kate does all she can to help her family survive. But when Andrew Pitt comes into her life, everything changes. True happiness seems to be on the horizon for Kate as she and Andrew make plans to marry. Then tragedy strikes and Kate takes the only course she can to protect the people who depend on her. With her future looking hopeless, Kate must find a way to escape – and to get back the man she loves.

What readers are saying about The Watchman’s Daughter:

‘I am addicted to Alexandra Connor books. Always so well written, drawing you into the story and characters but never letting you totally guess the story line, always little twists and turns, totally enthralling‘

‘This book held your attention all the way through. Fantastic book’

From the French Marian Keyes comes an uplifting novel of mothers and daughters, families and extraordinary friendships that will make you laugh and cry. For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica Henry and The Lido.

‘The famous “Grimaldi touch” is a lightness of tone and style that takes your breath away’ Elle France

***A delightful slice of uplifting escapism*** Culturefly

Maybe if she hadn’t lost her job, Anna would never have dreamed of being so impulsive.

Or perhaps if Chloe wasn’t always having her heart broken, or if Lily was happy at school.

But when Anna realises that her family is falling apart, only a grand, spontaneous gesture will do. Which is how Anna, Chloe and Lily find themselves squashed together in a campervan, on a mother-daughter road trip across Europe to reach the Northern Lights.

The girls are horrified, but Anna is determined. This journey might just be their way back to each other.

Readers fell in love with HOW TO FIND LOVE IN THE LITTLE THINGS:

‘Grimaldi will capture your heart‘

‘A charming mixture of happy and sad‘

‘A special book‘

‘Fabulously glorious, funny and uplifting‘

‘The perfect book to switch off with‘

‘I devoured this novel’

‘Don’t miss this book. I loved every word – it’s an ode to life and love‘

‘Fantastic, feel-good summer read’

‘A real delight that lingers in the head and heart‘

‘Outstanding’ TIMES

‘Gripping’ ECONOMIST

SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR

Emotionally scarred after witnessing the bloody climax of the Beslan school siege in Russia’s North Caucasus, in which 314 hostages died, Tom Parfitt set out on a journey. In High Caucasus, he shares his remarkable thousand-mile quest in search of personal peace – and a greater understanding of the roots of violence in a region whose fate has tragic parallels with the Ukraine of today.

Starting in Sochi on the Black Sea and walking the mountains to Derbent, the ancient fortress city on the Caspian, Parfitt traverses the political, religious and ethnic fault-lines of seven Russian republics, including Chechnya and Dagestan. Through bear-haunted forests, across high altitude pastures and over the shoulders of Elbrus, Europe’s highest mountain, he finds companionship and respite in the homes of proud, little-known peoples. This is a stunning story of confronting trauma through connection with history, people and place.

‘A complete game-changer for my relationship’ Hannah Witton

‘Throw away the “new baby” books, THIS is the only book all parents need to read’ Dr Martha Deiros Collado

‘An inclusive, expert guide to an issue that affects all kinds of parents’ Tom Cox (@unlikelydad)

There’s a saying that having a baby is like a bomb going off in your relationship, and our sex lives are often part of the destruction left behind. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Sexual satisfaction is at its lowest for couples who have young families. Sleepless nights, plus changes to our bodies, identities and priorities mean that the passion that brought you together can start to feel like a distant memory. But how can you retain a great sexual connection even when you have so little time? How can you make sure that you still feel like sexual partners not just strung out co-parents at the end of the day?

Dr Karen Gurney is a consultant clinical psychologist and certified psychosexologist. In this essential book for parents everywhere, she will show you how to navigate the changes to your intimate lives that starting a family inevitably brings – and ensure you have great sex, forever. You’ll discover how to communicate, how to invite intimacy, how to avoid key relationship pitfalls and how to survive the chaos and pressures of family life, and sleep deprivation at every stage. Optimistic, wise and compassionate, this book shows you how to protect your sex life after kids, (re)connect with both your own sexual self and your partner’s, and how to have a mutually satisfying sexual relationship, long-term.

Jet off to romantic Paris and sunny LA with this exclusive two in one ebook, perfect for fans of Lindey Kelk’s I Heart… novels.

Paris. City of love, city of romance. The last place you want to go to on a work trip when you’re in the middle of an epic dry spell. But that’s where Poppy is headed, along with her colleague Charlie, who’s shallow and annoying but very, very good-looking. During a white-wine-fuelled session with her friend Alice, Poppy concocts the perfect plan: work by day, and have some no-strings fun with Charlie by night. Of course, it might prove a little more complicated than that, but it’s nothing Poppy can’t handle – or is it?

Lily is an actress. At least, that’s what she tells people, even though she’s currently working in a call centre and her last big part was an ad for Sofa Warehouse. So when she’s invited to her cousin Alice’s wedding in LA, it’s a dream come true. Alice’s fiance Sam is actually a Hollywood agent; how can Lily fail to get talent-spotted? There’s only one problem; not only is Lily banned from mentioning acting, parts or producers to Sam, she’s expected to spend the entire week doing wedding-related prep (read: chores) with Sam’s boring groomsman Jesse. But Lily firmly believes that rules were made to be broken …

Girls on Tour is an irresistible series of interlinked stories about four ordinary girls who have extraordinary fun in faraway places. Expect the unexpected, the utterly hilarious and unforgettable, on this rollercoaster ride of love, laughs, surprises and sparks. You have a VIP pass to join each girl’s adventure, so pack your bags and buckle your seatbelts, because just about anything is possible…

‘I absolutely loved it – what a wise, brilliant book – so well observed on families and love and the secrets we keep.’ RACHAEL LUCAS, author of The State of Grace

***** ‘I wish I could buy a ticket and visit Polperran . . . A wonderfully sweet and authentic reminder of what we should treasure in life’ Meggy, Chocolate’n’Waffles

***** ‘Lived up to all my expectations and more. I could not stop reading . . . Lovely, touching, compelling‘ Sophie, Book Drunk Sophie

***** ‘It’s only right that you do yourselves a favour and treat yourself to this book . . . Touching and heartwarming‘ Karen, Books and Me

***** ‘A novel that just felt like a literary warm hug. The world needs more kindness especially just now, and this is the perfect book‘ Netgalley reviewer

***** ‘Reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher’s novels . . . I can’t recommend it enough‘ Netgalley reviewer

***** ‘At the top of my book buying gift list for friends & family . . . Loved it!’ Amazon reviewer

Step 1. Help the lonely baker start again

Step 2. Find the true calling of the village shop owner

Step 3. Call a truce on a decades-old feud

Step 4. Forgive me . . . ?

The locals of the Cornish village of Polperran are grieving the sudden loss of Bea Kimbrel, a cornerstone of their small community.

Now her reclusive, estranged daughter Alice has turned up, keen to tie up Bea’s affairs and move on.

But Alice receives a strange bequest from Bea – a collection of unfinished tasks to help out those in Polperran most in need.

As each little act brings her closer to understanding her mother, it also begins to offer Alice the courage to open her clamped-shut heart. Perhaps Bea’s project will finally unlock the powerful secrets both women have been keeping . . .

THE KINDNESS PROJECT will draw you deep into the lives of two compelling women who should never have missed their chance to say goodbye. It will break your heart – and piece it back together again . . .

“A sparkling and witty crime debut with a female protagonist to challenge Miss Marple.” Lin Anderson, Award winning Scottish crime author



 



A Death in the Family – Book One of the Euphemia Martin Mysteries



In December 1909 the Very Rev Joshia Martins expires in a dish of mutton and onions leaving his family on the brink of destitution.



Abandoned by her noble grandfather, Joshia’s daughter, the eighteen year old Euphemia, takes it on herself to provide for her mother and little brother by entering service. She’s young, fit, intelligent, a little naive and assumes the life of a maid won’t be too demanding. However, on her first day at the unhappy home of Lord Stapleford she discovers a dead body. 



Euphemia’s innate sense of justice has her prying where no servant should look and uncovering some Stapleford secrets…



 



A Death in the Highlands – Books Two of the Euphemia Martin Mysteries



After dodging criminal charges, Richard returns as head of the household at Stapleford Hall. Changing fortunes find Euphemia temporarily promoted to housekeeper for the first trip to the family’s new hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, where she is meets Rory Macleod, the new butler. 



Taking on her new role, she encounters angry locals with a grudge against the Staplefords and thwarts what she believes to be an attempt on Bertram Stapleford’s life. 



A strange group of house guests arrive for the Glorious Twelfth, but with disastrous consequences. Euphemia finds herself caught in the midst of bitter rivalries, and evidence pointing to several murder suspects. Will she unravel the mystery? 



 



A Death in the Asylum – Book Three of the Euphemia Martin Mysteries



Euphemia’s working unhappily as a housekeeper for Bertram Stapleford at his ill advised new property, when the dramatic collapse of the kitchen floor sends her back to where it all began, Stapleford House.



A visiting mystic disrupts the Staplefords unleasing old family rumours. Euphemia finds herself playing second fiddle to Bertram’s new love, Beatrice Wilton, as she launches a project to investigate the new aslyums. 



It is not long before Euphemia realizes that not only does Beatrice have her unscrupulous sights set on Bertram, but that her enterprises may be about to put them all in very great danger. 

A chance for escape has tragic consequences…

In When the Swallows Come Again, Victor Pemberton writes an unforgettable saga of a young family’s struggle to survive amidst the bomb-torn streets of wartime London. Perfect for fans of Pam Evans and Sheila Newberry.

Mary Trimble doesn’t have a penny to her name, and life has been hard since her parents were killed in an air raid two years ago. It’s up to her to look after her two young sisters, little brother and elderly granddad. Mary works as an usherette at the Marlborough cinema in the Holloway Road, but her dream is to escape the horrors of London and take her family on a long charabanc trip to some faraway place – the famous Blue Coach from Victoria Coach Station to Devon. But little does she know her dream will come at a tragic price…

What readers are saying about When the Swallows Come Again:

‘An excellent read, [Victor Pemberton’s] stories are always very authentic‘

‘Loved this book’

‘Five stars‘

~ NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ~ From the creator of Hamilton: The Musical and star of His Dark Materials, this beautifully illustrated book of pep talks will inspire you at the beginning and end of each day.

“When the world is bringing you down, Gmorning, Gnight! will remind you that you are awesome.” – Booklist

“A perfect choice for anyone who wants to blow away negativity and avoid getting stuck in the comments section of life.” – The Herald

Whether you want to change your morning mindset or calm your head before you sleep, Lin-Manuel Miranda has just the right pep talk for you. He wrote these original sayings, aphorisms, and poetry for himself as much as for others. But as Miranda was catapulted to international fame and his audience grew, these messages began to delight thousands across the world.

Now, GMORNING, GNIGHT! gathers the best of his daily greetings into a beautiful collection illustrated by acclaimed artist (and fellow Twitter favorite) Jonny Sun. Full of comfort, positivity and motivation, this little book is a touchstone for anyone who needs a quick lift at the start and end of each day.

Ambitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige… A gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies.

‘More than a touch of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies‘ OBSERVER

How far would you go to protect your child’s future?

In the peaceful, privileged community of Crystal, Colorado, a group of close friends are raising their families in harmony.

Until one day, news begins to spread that a ‘gifted school’ will be opening its doors in their town. There are only a few places, and the competition will be ferocious.

As parents and children begin to compete, cracks start to show in their picturesque community as long-buried secrets threaten to detonate under the pressure…

Praise for The Gifted School:

‘Snapping with tension’
SHARI LAPENA

‘Wise and addictive’
NEW YORK TIMES

‘Timely and relevant’
OPRAHMAG

‘On the pulse of modern times‘
MAGIC BOOK CLUB

‘Relevant and relatable’
i PAPER

‘Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions, and minor sins can escalate’
THE NEW YORKER