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Getting a life isn’t always easy. And hanging on to it is even harder . . .

Discover this funny, heart-warming tale of self-discovery from Jodi Taylor, author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary’s series.

Nobody ever notices little Jenny Dove. Even her family call her the Nothing Girl. Isolated and alone, Jenny is about to end it all when she is rescued by Thomas, a giant golden horse only she can see.

Under his mischievous guidance, Jenny begins to think she might one day become someone. And when the charmingly chaotic Russell Checkland erupts into her life – together with his tumbledown farmhouse – and proposes a marriage that will save them both, Jenny is ready to take a chance.

Sadly, her new life at Frogmorton Farm doesn’t exactly sweep Jenny off her feet. There are leaking roofs, unpaid bills and so many buckets. And then, as a series of apparent ‘accidents’ unfolds, Jenny begins to worry this might not be a fairy-tale ending after all…

Readers love Jodi Taylor:

‘I haven’t met a Jodi Taylor book I didn’t love, they get you right in the feels’

‘Has you laughing and crying in equal measure‘

‘Beautifully written, captivating and witty‘

‘A surprising gem of a book’

‘Inspiring and heart-wrenching’ Paloma Faith

‘Love Rhyannon. Love this book’ Grace Dent

The remarkable transgender memoir you won’t stop hearing about. Rhyannon Styles will do for transgender what Matt Haig did for mental health. Elle columnist Rhyannon Styles tells her unforgettable life story in THE NEW GIRL, reflecting on her past and charting her incredible journey from male to female. A raw, frank and utterly moving celebration of life.

Imagine feeling lost in your own body. Imagine spending years living a lie, denying what makes you ‘you’. This was Ryan’s reality. He had to choose: die as a man or live as a woman.

In 2012, Ryan chose Rhyannon. At the age of thirty she began her transition, taking the first steps on the long road to her true self.

Rhyannon holds nothing back in THE NEW GIRL, a heartbreakingly honest telling of her life. Through her catastrophic lows and incredible highs, she paints a glorious technicolour picture of what it’s like to be transgender. From cabaret drag acts, brushes with celebrity and Parisian clown school, to struggles with addiction and crippling depression, Rhyannon’s story is like nothing you’ve read before.

Narrated with searing honesty, humour and poignancy, THE NEW GIRL is a powerful book about being true to ourselves, for anyone who’s ever felt a little lost.

‘This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction’ The Times

Available together for the first time, the first three unmissable SIX TUDOR QUEENS novels from the Sunday Times bestselling series by acclaimed author and eminent historian Alison Weir.

The lives of Henry VIII’s queens make for compelling and dramatic tales. They each married the same man, but Katherine, Anne and Jane were as intimately connected to each other as to the King…

Walk in the footsteps of the most infamous queens in history as their extraordinary stories weave together and play out in glittering palaces, birth chambers, gilded prisons – even on the scaffold itself.

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‘Shatters the many myths about Henry VIII’s long-suffering first wife’ Tracy Borman on Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen

‘A triumph of fine detail and research… offers a complex depiction of an endlessly fascinating woman’ Elizabeth Fremantle on Anne Boleyn, a King’s Obsession

‘This brilliant book is a bombshell! Jane Seymour the shy mouse type? Think again!’ Kate Williams on Jane Seymour, the Haunted Queen

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KATHERINE OF ARAGON, the True Queen.

ANNE BOLEYN, the King’s Obsession.

JANE SEYMOUR, the Haunted Queen.

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SIX TUDOR QUEENS – Praise for Alison Weir:

‘Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else’ Barbara Erskine

‘Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life’ Guardian

A search for a missing son… and a toxic mystery that threatens the globe.

‘Did a 1981 Dean Koontz thriller predict the coronavirus outbreak?’ Daily Mail
‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times

From bestselling phenomenon Dean Koontz, The Eyes of Darkness is a gripping thriller following a mother’s search for her son – a journey that unlocks the deadliest of secrets.

It’s a year since Tina Evans lost her little boy Danny in a tragic accident.
Then a shattering message appears on the blackboard in Danny’s old room: NOT DEAD.
Is it someone’s idea of a grim joke? Or something far more sinister?

The search for an answer drives Tina through the neon clamour of Las Vegas nightlife.
The sun-scorched desert. The frozen mountains of the High Sierra.

People face a dreadful danger as a buried truth struggles to surface.
A truth so frightening that its secret must be kept at the price of any life – any man, any woman…any child.

Why readers are obsessed with The Eyes of Darkness:

‘Couldn’t put it down…it’s been a while since a book has kept me up all night.’ ***** Goodreads review

‘So prophetic I really can’t believe it.’ ***** Goodreads review

‘It is simply unbelievable.’ ***** Goodreads review

This book was originally published under the pseudonym Leigh Nichols.

A notorious mob boss may take Stephanie out if she doesn’t take him down first…

Stephanie Plum must up her game in Takedown Twenty, the hilarious twentieth adventure in the fiery Stephanie Plum series by bestselling author Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of Harlan Coben and Lee Child.

Praise for Evanovich’s bestselling novels: ‘Making trouble and winning hearts’ (USA Today); ‘Sharp dialogue, a little slapstick and a little romance’ (The Sunday Times); ‘Highly enjoyable… who can resist?’ (Chicago Tribune).

Someone is killing old women and leaving them in dumpsters, and Stephanie’s risking the wrath of the local police by investigating behind their backs.

And to top that, her latest bounty is the town’s much-beloved vicious mobster, ‘Uncle Sunny’ Sunucchi.

Stephanie doesn’t mind (that much) that the local Godfather is her boyfriend Morelli’s actual godfather – but since they are almost her in-laws, she could do with the Family not trying to kill her for a while…

What readers are saying about Takedown Twenty:

‘Lively and funny. All the usual characters, with Stephanie getting into trouble both at work and with her love life‘

‘Janet Evanovich does it again, pure comedy. She never fails to deliver‘

‘I am often to be found howling with laughter with tears rolling down my face whenever I read one of Janet Evanovich’s books!’

The eighth Campbell and Carter mystery from much-loved crime writer Ann Granger is sure to appeal to fans of her Mitchell and Markby mysteries, as well as to fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club series.

When Jerry Harrison receives an unwelcome visitor at his remote Cotswold cottage one winter’s night, the last thing he expects is to end up dead. But, next morning, his cleaners find him fatally stabbed and the police have a murder inquiry on their hands.

At first, Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter aren’t sure of the victim’s identity, but it’s not long before a neighbour, Eleanor Holder, comes forward with her opinions on the deceased. Jerry Harrison was not a popular man in the village of Weston St Ambrose; his aunt’s tragic death led to him inheriting her cottage and many of the locals still see him as an outsider.

With no witnesses coming forward and very little evidence to go on, Jess and Ian must dig deep to find the answers to this baffling case. But not before another villager is attacked and left for dead . . .

Praise for Ann Granger’s crime novels:

‘Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent‘ The Times

‘Her usual impeccable plotting is fully in place’ Good Book Guide

‘A clever and lively book’ Margaret Yorke

‘This engrossing story looks like the start of a highly enjoyable series‘ Scotsman

`A mischievously entertaining crime novel’ SIMON BRETT

The fourth instalment in The Falconer Files, Andrea Frazer’s insanely gripping village detective series topped off with a delightful slice of humour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Lillian Jackson Braun and Midsomer Murders.

READER’S CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF ANDREA’S QUIRKY CRIME NOVELS!
***** ‘What can I say, I am hooked… wonderful characters, superb touches of humour, if murder & mayhem can ever be described as delightful then this book along with the rest in the series delivers’ Reader Review

***** ‘As expected, Andrea Frazer has done it again with this book. Great plot, many twists and turns, some sad bits but some funny bits too… Now onto the next one and I cannot wait…’ Reader Review

***** ‘Andrea Frazer has a great way of involving you in the book. It is never boring and keeps up the pace all the way through the book, highly recommend this series’ Reader Review

***** ‘Another lovely old fashioned whodunit, I really love this writer, her style is so flowy and easy to read’ Reader Review
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Stacey is an unassuming little village, its greatest asset being its small but excellent Church of England Primary School. This delightfully old-fashioned establishment of only two classes, one of infants, the other of juniors, has been run by the same pair of ladies for decades.

It is in the year that the headmistress, Audrey Finch-Matthews, is to retire, that the smooth running of this long-established educational establishment is interrupted by murder.
When Detective Inspector Harry Falconer and Detective Sergeant Davey Carmichael of the Market Darley Police arrive to investigate, they discover a host of motives, both past and present, and grudges that reach right back through the years.

As the Easter weekend grinds inexorably on its way, Death stalks the village again, and it suddenly becomes imperative that the murderer is caught before there are more fatalities.
Falconer soon realises that this is not the work of an opportunistic psychopath passing through, but of someone within the small community itself, taking lives at will, and there is no indication that the slaughter will stop here…

In 1100, King William II died in a tragic accident… or was it murder?

In The Death of the Red King, acclaimed historian Paul Doherty investigates the suspicious death of William II in a masterful ‘faction’ – a mix of both fact and fiction.

Concentrating on both old and new evidence, Paul Doherty explores the highly suspicious elements surrounding the death of King William II of England, nicknamed “Rufus the Red King”. Through the eyes of the great philosopher Anselm, a secret admirer of the Red King, a far more chilling interpretation of his death is put forward that challenges everything we think we know.

What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘An interesting look at a little known real-life mystery‘
‘The book is interesting, well written, fact and fiction coming easily together to form a well-argued case’
‘Doherty proves that he is a scholar as well as a writer of novels’

More inept, more clueless and more exhausted than ever, the man behind the blogging phenomenon Man vs Baby is back with the latest instalment in his (and his son Charlie’s) journey through the chaos and comedy of parenting

In the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Sunday Times bestseller Dummy (April 2017) comes Man vs Toddler – the story of what happens when your little one is transformed from an innocent bundle of joy into a creature that walks, talks… and craps in a plastic bucket in the middle of your living room.

Man vs Toddler exposes the lie that, that when it comes to parenting ‘it gets easier’. But it is just as foul-mouthed and heart-warming as Matt’s first book, and will have you laughing and crying with recognition as he shares his observations and advice on everything from tantrums to the horrors of soft-play.

National treasure Lorraine Kelly has been great company for years: a sunny, vivacious and loveable presence in your home. Now you can get to know her even better as, for the first time, she opens up about her life and tells her story in her own words. From her working-class childhood growing up in one of the toughest areas of Glasgow, to her early career in journalism during which she covered the heartbreaking tragedies of Lockerbie and Dunblane, and her emergence as the undisputed Queen of Morning TV, Lorraine reveals a life like no other with characteristic warmth and charm. Entertaining, funny and a little bit mischievous, her anecdotes are garnered from a lifetime of meeting, greeting and interrogating the famous and infamous. Full of honesty, insight and Lorraine’s inimitable good sense, LORRAINE: BETWEEN YOU AND ME is a book to settle on the sofa with.

A promise to the woman who saved her life holds Maddy back from following her heart…

Lyn Andrews writes an unforgettable family saga in Love and a Promise, set in both Dublin and Liverpool. Perfect for fans of Maureen Lee and Katie Flynn.

‘A page-turning and beautifully written novel. The loves and tragedies of the Kiernan siblings will keep you hooked until the very end’ – Irish World

Maddy Kiernan knows her situation is desperate. With her parents dead, her brother Thomas is left as guardian to Maddy and her sister Carmel. But Thomas has plans that don’t include his sisters and his reckless ambition could put all their futures at risk. Sharp-witted and strong-willed, Maddy knows she must assume responsibility for the fragile young Carmel.

When Thomas deserts Ireland for Liverpool, Maddy realises she has little option but to follow. Within days the girls are destitute, their precious savings gone. Even when Maddy finds a position with an elderly widow, Thomas’s aspirations threaten their security. And then Maddy is faced with a terrible choice – between love and a promise…

What readers are saying about Love and a Promise:

‘[This book] was excellent from cover to cover. I found myself staying up late at night just to finish it – you just cannot put it down! It has real life drama, romance and a wonderful ending‘

‘Once I start a Lyn Andrews book, I cannot stop reading it. I feel as if I have been transported back in time‘

‘Love and a Promise is a great and gripping story, I just had to continue until I’d finished the book. It is a great story of rags to riches and the heartbreak in between – just a lovely story’

‘If there was ever a nanny whose advice you should follow, it’s Louenna. Her experience and knowledge in caring for infants is unmatched, and her bitesize tips, tools and wisdom make this a go-to essential for daily baby wins, with a good helping of self care. It’s a changing bag essential!’

Annabel Karmel, MBE

‘Every parent will benefit from this incredible easy to navigate book. Louenna is the best in her field and she helped me endlessly with my children. This is a must on every new parents’ book shelf.’ Luisa Zissman

‘This book offers a daily source of inspiration, to help guide you through the exciting, yet sometimes overwhelming, first year of your baby’s life. By giving you facts, advice and tips that are specific to your little one’s stage of development, I hope it encourages you to have the confidence to enjoy lots of special moments together.’ Nanny Louenna

Complete with tips for daily care, from changing a nappy to how to hold, feed and swaddle your baby, qualified Norland Nanny and maternity nurse Louenna Hood also provides five important routines for you to follow at different stages of your baby’s first year, ensuring that they are happy and that you all get enough sleep. Easy to navigate, with one page per day for the first year of your baby’s life, this book is the perfect go-to guide and support to help you navigate the unexpected joys of this most important journey. The book also features sections detailing topics such as breastfeeding, tiredness and night feeds, sleep cycles and mindfulness, complete with QR codes pointing to online videos.

Including the following indispensable information:

Baby Fact – learn what’s happening to your baby today – movements, sounds and physical developments to look out for.

Food for Thought – from feeding mama to tasty weaning ideas for baby.

Activities – small but high-five-worthy suggestions to keep life on track, anything from going for a walk around the block to making a meal, meeting a friend, putting a wash on or finishing a cup of tea while it’s still hot!

Date for the Diary – from newborn cuddles to knowing when and how to start introducing all-important tummy time into your baby’s daily routine, learn activities to bond with your baby plus important milestones such as immunisations and midwife visits.

Mindfulness – simple ideas to help you take a moment for yourself each day.

‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!‘
‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!‘
‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I’ve read!‘
‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can’t praise this book enough‘

Sometimes all you need is a little push . . .

Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk.

That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won’t be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list.

With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister?

And how might her own life change if she did?

Olivia Beirne’s bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes.

**Olivia’s new novel Three Nights in Italy is available to pre-order NOW!**

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Praise for Olivia Beirne!

‘A hilarious, heart-warming read’
DAISY BUCHANAN

‘I can’t praise it enough, it’s perfect summer reading’
LUCY VINE

‘Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing’
SHEILA O’FLANAGAN

‘A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion’
WOMAN & HOME

‘A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!’
EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU

‘A perfect mix of humour and heart’
EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US

‘An uplifting read that leaves you on a high’
AMAZON READER REVIEW

‘A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story’
KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM)

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down’
AMAZON READER REVIEW

‘A gorgeous life-affirming read’
HAYLEY’S BOOK BLOG
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At the heart of a great love lies a devastating secret . . .

Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Louise Douglas will be gripped by Muna Shehadi’s stunning new novel of twisting family secrets.

‘Clear your schedule and dive into Muna Shehadi’s latest triumph, The First Wife! Her vivid characters walk right off the page and into your heart . . . I love this book!’ VICKI LEWIS THOMPSON, New York Times bestselling author
Readers are captivated by The First Wife:

‘A fabulous read full of twists and turns . . . A great book . . . I loved it. Definitely a 5 star read’

‘This is a great read, it was well written with a great storyline and well developed characters that I took to my heart . . . I couldn’t put this book down, it was truly compelling’

‘I was absolutely captivated by the atmosphere, and the characters . . . My advice is not to start reading this unless you have time to go to the end!’

‘You will not be able to stop reading this book!’
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Holly Penny expects that attending the funeral of her ex-husband at the elegant mountain resort they enjoyed together so often will be momentous and emotional. Lyle was the love of her life; they were happier than she’d ever imagined being, until a split second changed their lives and eventually destroyed their marriage.

Surrounded by luxury she could once take for granted, what Holly doesn’t expect is to discover that Lyle kept their long, loving relationship a secret from the two women he married after her. Even more troubling, stories the other wives tell bear little resemblance to the man Holly knew so well.

As the weekend unfolds, guided by detailed instructions Lyle left behind, new jarring surprises surface and new connections are formed that will force Holly to redefine both her future and, more wrenchingly, her past.
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‘I absolutely ADORED this beautiful book. Profoundly moving and very wise, this stunningly original and touching tale is one to savour and re-read. An immersive delight of a book’ RENITA D’SILVA

‘A wonderfully heartfelt, multi-layered story of greed and grief, love and loss . . . tantalises the reader with its clever twists and turns – impossible to put down!’ SARAH STEELE

‘Captivating right out of the gate. This unique and beautifully told tale, laced with mystery and secrets, will keep readers hooked . . . A deeply moving and insightful story that will stay with me for a long time’ ALISON RAGSDALE

‘I loved the combination of mystery and love story – every time I put it down, I couldn’t wait to get back to it . . . A compelling mystery, wrapped up in a beautiful romance!’ EMMA ROBINSON

‘From the very first page The First Wife seduced me with its promise of revelations to come; part mystery, part romance but above all the story of one woman’s lifelong mission to be true to herself’ JULIE BROOKS

‘THIS BOOK IS A DELIGHT. WARM, FUNNY AND FULL OF LOVE!’ Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair

‘LOVELY, SUNSHINEY . . . A TREAT’ Carole Matthews, author of Sunny Days and Sea Breezes

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“…Before anyone or anything else could stop her, she pulled the flimsy airmail letter from her pocket and opened it. The writing was black, small, and cursive, and there was a lot of it . . .”


THE SUNNIEST AND MOST UPLIFTING AUTHOR RETURNS!

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DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES . . .

***** “Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart” Netgalley reviewer

***** “Lovely and sunny, with the right mix of drama and romance . . . The chip shop, the beach and the sunshine just add to the joy” Netgalley reviewer

***** “I’ve been reading Christina’s books for longer than I care to remember . . . I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone” Netgalley reviewer

***** “A wonderful book of a family built up of friendships . . . Just loved it” Amazon reviewer

***** “So great to see Christiana Jones back writing again . . . Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart” Amazon reviewer

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After trials, tears and a torturous break-up, Kitty Appleby has finally found where she’s meant to be. Tumbledown Sandcastle Cottage, in the delightful seaside village of Firefly Common, is home, and Kitty’s eccentric band of friends and neighbours are enjoying a glorious summer.

There’s just one tiny little problem. Sandcastle Cottage doesn’t belong to them. And Mavis Mullholland, Kitty’s landlord, is on her way home from her round-the-world cruise . . .

Kitty can’t bear to lose the community that’s welcomed her in. But secretly, she can’t bear to leave Sandcastle Cottage without finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Vinny . . . Why can’t she stop thinking about him, when she’s faced with losing everything?

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PRAISE FOR CHRISTINA JONES

‘MAGICAL’ Heat

‘FABULOUS’ The Times

‘A WONDERFUL WRITER’ Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU’RE BACK

* THE MEMORY BOX, THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW *

A hidden note. A lost love. A second chance…

‘A wonderful, enthralling story; one that I didn’t want to end’ Lesley Pearse on The Key

‘A heartbreakingly powerful read’ The Sun on The Key

From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter, Kathryn Hughes, comes The Key, an unforgettable story of a heartbreaking secret that will stay with you for ever.

1956
It’s Ellen Crosby’s first day as a student nurse at Ambergate Hospital. When she meets a young woman admitted by her father, little does Ellen know that a choice she will make is to change both their lives for ever…

2006
Sarah is drawn to the now abandoned Ambergate. Whilst exploring the old corridors she discovers a suitcase belonging to a female patient who entered Ambergate fifty years earlier. The shocking contents, untouched for half a century, will lead Sarah to unravel a forgotten story of tragedy and lost love, and the chance to make an old wrong right . . .

‘Oh wow! This story broke my heart then filled it with joy then broke it all over again! I adored The Letter and The Secret but this I have to say was my favourite. Heartfelt and poignant an absolute joy’ A reader on The Key

It’s time to discover what a million readers already know. No one grips your heart like Kathryn Hughes . . .

‘You will find it hard to put down. I cried buckets of tears reading it’

‘A beautifully told, tragic tale . . . restoring your faith in the kindness of strangers and the strength of the human spirit’

‘From start to finish, a lovely, sometimes heartbreaking read’

‘A sheer joy to read . . . Wonderfully romantic with beautiful characters’

‘I have finished this book with tears in my eyes but a smile on my face‘

‘I couldn’t put it down. So beautifully written. I feel like I’m a better person for reading it’

‘I cried with this book – it tugged at the heart all the way through’

‘This must be one of the best books I have ever read‘

‘You will be thinking of this book long after you’ve finished it’

‘Witty, knowledgeable and mind-expanding’ RICHARD FISHER | ‘A joyful romp’ TOM HARFORD | ‘A fun and inspiring teaser for curious minds’ JÉRÉMIE HARRIS

Every so often, a new idea comes along that changes everything. Vaccinations. Relativity. Fascism. Can we imagine a world before the invention of writing? What would Christianity have looked like without with a concept of hell? Sometimes these ideas come along suddenly: Copernicus suggesting the earth revolves around the sun; Gutenberg’s printing press, Darwin’s theory of evolution. Sometimes they evolve over generations: the institution of marriage; the development of animal husbandry; the understanding of genetics. Either way, once the idea gains a foothold, nothing is the same again.

This fascinating little book tells the stories behind 150 revolutionary concepts and explains why they are important. Taken from the realms of science, politics, society, religion and technology, these are the big ideas that have changed the world – in a nutshell.

WRITTEN IN THE BLOOD is the blistering follow-up to Stephen Lloyd Jones’ acclaimed debut novel and Simon Mayo Radio 2 Book Club pick, THE STRING DIARIES.

High in the mountains of the Swiss Alps Leah Wilde is about to gamble her life to bring a powerful man an offer. A promise.

Leah has heard the dark stories about him and knows she is walking into the lion’s den. But her options are running out. Her rare lineage, kept secret for years, is under terrible threat. That is, unless Leah and her mother Hannah are prepared to join up with their once deadly enemies.

Should the prey ever trust the predator?

Is hope for future generations ever enough to wash away the sins of the past?

With a new and chilling danger stalking them all, and the survival of their society at stake, they may have little choice…

THE NEW NOVEL BY STEPHEN LLOYD JONES IS AVAILABLE NOW – THE SILENCED: A DARK AND GRIPPING THRILLER

‘Is it possible to marry a book? Because Polite Society is so funny, smart, sophisticated, and captivating, you just want to spend your whole life with it. It was love at first sight from the very first page’ Kevin Kwan, author of CRAZY RICH ASIANS

Ania Khurana is beautiful, clever and in need of entertainment. She’s wrapped Delhi society around her little finger, and now her creativity requires a new vista. Then she finds love for her spinster aunt, rescuing her from a life watching Masterchef.

Hugely satisfied with her first success as a matchmaker, Ania selects her friend Dimple for her next quest. But good intentions can go awry, and when a handsome suitor arrives from America, Ania discovers that when you aim to please the human heart, things seldom go to plan.


‘Witty, smart, compelling’ Kamila Shamsie, author of Home Fire

‘SUCH AN INCREDIBLE READ’ ZOE BALL

‘ONE OF THE YEAR’S MOST INSPIRING BOOKS’ HOLLY WILLOUGHBY

With a foreword by 2021 Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, and including chapters on Rose and her mum, the 3 Dads Walking, Martin Hibbert, Paul and Nick Harvey, the heroes of Fishmongers’ Hall, and Jimi Olubunmi-Adewole.

Dan Walker is back, determined to keep shining a light on the kindness, compassion and selflessness which continue to characterise so many people and their actions right across the country.

As one of the UK’s leading journalists, Dan has made it his life work to focus on people who often act as the catalysts for change: the unheralded champions who frequently go without getting the recognition they deserve.

The new book from the author of the bestselling Remarkable People contains a totally fresh batch of humble heroes whose actions, bravery and determination have helped shape their communities.

Standing on the Shoulders asks who are these little-known marvels and what makes them tick? What do they have in common? What can we all learn from them? Is there something special in the chain of events? What does it take to make a lasting impact on others?

History can be cruel and forgetful to those who don’t shout about their own success or good deeds, but Standing on the Shoulders is a beautifully-written and illuminating celebration of ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do. It is also a timely reminder of the goodness and positivity that drives us forward during challenging times.

Small guy. Big trouble.

Death threats, highly trained assassins and highly untrained assassins are all in a day’s work for Stephanie Plum in Top Secret Twenty-One. Janet Evanovich’s hilarious bestselling series is perfect reading for fans of Sue Grafton and JD Robb.

Praise for Evanovich’s bestselling novels: ‘A laugh-out-loud page turner’ (Heat); ‘Sharp dialogue, a little slapstick and a little romance’ (The Sunday Times); ‘Highly enjoyable… who can resist?’ (Chicago Tribune).

Stephanie Plum has just one job lined up – tracking down Jimmy Poletti: car-dealer and all-round scumbag. Problem is he’s on the run, and silencing his former colleagues, one bullet at a time. Plum is going to need bait to bring him in. Bait like Poletti’s ex-bookkeeper, Randy Briggs: a ninety-two-centimeter-tall magnet for bored housewives and rocket-propelled grenades.

To make things worse, there’s a one-eyed Russian assassin who’s out to get revenge on Ranger, Stephanie’s part-time temptation and full-time protector. Who is the one-eyed Russian and what’s his connection to the former Special Forces operative? Afraid that’s top secret.

What readers are saying about Top Secret Twenty-One:

‘More great fun and frolics from our favourite Evanovich characters’

‘Fast, slick, pacy and funny – this has the best banter, the best one-liners and the best men ever! A brilliant read’

‘I never tire of these books, they are so light hearted and funny‘

BOOK ONE IN THE SHIRES MYSTERIES – A TWISTY NEW WHODUNNIT.

When Sam Dee moves to the beautiful Wiltshire village of Bishops Well, he expects a quiet life of country walks and pub lunches. OK, so his new neighbour, Maggie Kaye, is a little peculiar, but she’s very nice – and his old pal Richard Ruta lives just down the road.

But when Richard throws one of his famous parties, things take a sinister turn. Sam, Maggie and the rest of the guests are dumbfounded when Richard falls down dead. A horrible tragedy – or a cunningly planned murder?

With a village full of suspects – and plenty of dark secrets – just who exactly would want to bump off their host? Is there a connection to another mysterious death, nearly twenty years before?

Armed with her local knowledge, Maggie – with Sam’s reluctant but indispensable help – is soon on the case. But when the body count starts to rise, will sleepy Bishops Well ever be the same again?

A GRIPPING NEW COSY CRIME MYSTERY, FOR FANS OF BETTY ROWLANDS, FAITH MARTIN AND JOY ELLIS.

What readers are saying about Anna Legat:

‘Brilliant. I didn’t want to put it down!‘

‘It’s a rare author who can keep me guessing until the end – and the ending was a shocker‘

‘Plenty of twists and turns’

‘A brilliantly complex spaghetti of unrelated sub-plots to challenge any armchair sleuth‘

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book, reading it cover to cover in a weekend’

‘I shall look out for more from Ms Legat’

Jill Mansell’s delicious bestseller FALLING FOR YOU is not to be missed by readers of Katie Fforde and Veronica Henry. Reviewers love Jill’s novels: ‘Glorious, romantic, heartwarming’ Woman & Home

Maddy Harvey was a bit of an ugly duckling as a teenager, what with her NHS specs, unfortunate hair and wonky teeth. Thankfully she’s blossomed since then. But when she meets Kerr McKinnon one starry summer’s night and discovers, days later, who he actually is… well, that’s when the problems really start. Because everyone in Ashcombe knows what happened eleven years ago, and as far as her mother’s concerned, Marcella would rather tear that family to pieces with her bare hands than see Maddy associate with a McKinnon.

It’s Romeo and Juliet all over again. Quick, hide those sharp knives and that little bottle of poison…

What readers are saying about Falling For You:

‘Completely unputdownable. Falling for You explores some extremely serious storylines but in a moving and sometimes humorous manner‘ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

‘Full of warmth and fun and wonderfully familiar, yet with a hint of surprise and suspense as well. Like her other books, this is charming and witty. Another winner from Jill Mansell’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

‘This book surprised me so much. Perfection. Beautifully written. Oh and the ending? Mind-blowing!‘ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The perfect place for a fresh start . . .

Escape to France with LATE SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD – Jo Thomas’s irresistible follow-up to THE OYSTER CATCHER and THE OLIVE BRANCH.

‘A fabulous French feast of fun’ Milly Johnson


‘Love this book … makes me want to live on a vineyard in the South of France!’ Lisa Zupan, Producer of P.S. I Love You

Emmy Bridges has always looked out for others. Now it’s time to put down roots of her own.

Working for a wine-maker in France is the opportunity of a lifetime for Emmy. Even if she doesn’t know a thing about wine – beyond what’s on offer at the local supermarket.

There’s plenty to get to grips with in the rustic town of Petit Frère. Emmy’s new work friends need more than a little winning over. Then there’s her infuriatingly brash tutor, Isaac, and the enigmatic Madame Beaumont, tucked away in her vineyard of secrets.

But Emmy will soon realise that in life – just as in wine-making – the best things happen when you let go and trust your instincts. Particularly when there’s romance in the air…

What readers are saying about Late Summer in the Vineyard:

‘A light-hearted romance set in a French vineyard. What could be better for summertime reading!‘

‘Funny, romantic and heart-warming read of love, friendships and wine‘

‘I loved this book – the sights, sounds, smells of France during the wine making season was truly believable. A great story with funny, loveable characters who I wanted as friends!’