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

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A. J. Rosen is an author of YA fantasy and is known as @agatharoza on Wattpad.

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A. O. Scott has been a film critic at the New York Times since 2000. His writing has appeared in many other publications, including the New York Review of Books, Slate, the New Yorker and the Nation. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism in 2010, Scott is currently Distinguished Professor of Film Criticism at Wesleyan University. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. 
 
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A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) was a novelist, short-story writer and critic of international renown. Her novels include Possession (winner of the Booker Prize 1990), the Frederica Quartet and The Children’s Book, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. She was appointed CBE in 1990 and DBE in 1999, and was awarded the Erasmus Prize 2016 for her ‘inspiring contribution to life writing’ and the Pak Kyongni Prize 2017. In 2018 she received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award.

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

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A. W. Chase

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

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

A.E. Waite

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

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A.J. Ayer

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

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

A.L. Kennedy

A.M. Ellis is a speculative fiction author and lover of everything steeped in myth and mystery. Her stories often lean into diverse voices, not only in her identity as a Black woman, but in exploring neurodivergence and mental health. A proud introvert and nostalgic gamer, she lives in Maryland, USA, with her husband and three children. Angelica is also the author of Hunt A Killer, a PERFECT SCORE novel, under the pen name A.M. Ellis, which she wrote as an IP for Scholastic in the US.

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

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

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Aabria Iyengar is an American actress and author.

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

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Aaron Allston

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

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Aaron Carroll

Aaron Dignan is the founder of The Ready--a global organizational transformation and coaching practice--that helps companies large and small adopt new forms of self-organization and dynamic teaming. Clients include Johnson &amp; Johnson, Microsoft, Lloyds Bank, Citibank, Boeing, Mailchimp, Airbnb, Dropbox, and charity: water. 
 
He is also the founder of Murmur--a SaaS startup that helps teams scale culture through the magic of working agreements. The Murmur platform will allow every team on the planet to define and share their ways of working. 
 
Dignan is the author of Brave New Work (2019) and Game Frame (2011), co-host of the Brave New Work podcast, and a friend to misfit toys.

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Aaron Edwards is a senior lecturer in defence and international affairs at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, specialising in terrorism and counter-insurgency. He is the author and editor of several books, including Defending the Realm: The Politics of Britain’s Small Wars Since 1945, and has lectured all over the world on aspects of national and international security. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Aaron Edwards

Aaron Robertson is a writer, an editor, and a translator of Italian literature. His translation of Igiaba Scego’s Beyond Babylon was short-listed for the 2020 PEN Translation Prize and the National Translation Award, and in 2021 he received a National Endowment for the Arts grant. His work has appeared in the New York Times, The Nation, Foreign Policy, n+1, The Point, and Literary Hub, among other publications. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Emma Hornby

**Don't miss Emma Hornby's gripping new wartime saga, A DAUGHTER'S WAR - out now** 
 
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The bestselling debut saga novel of 2017. 
 
Powerful, absorbing storytelling that fans of sagas by Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Maggie Hope will adore. 
 
Sally Swann thought life couldn't get much worse. Then a single coin changed hands. 
 
A dismal cottage in the heart of Bolton, Lancashire, has been Sally's prison since Joseph Goden 'bought' her from the workhouse as his wife. A drunkard and bully, Joseph rules her with a rod of iron, using fists and threats to keep her in check. 
 
When Sally gives birth, however, she knows she must do anything to save her child from her husband's clutches. She manages to escape, and taking her baby, flees for the belching chimneys of Manchester, in search of her only relative. 
 
But with the threat of discovery by Joseph, who will stop at nothing to find her, Sally must fight with every ounce of strength she has to protect herself and her son, and finally be with the man who truly loves her. For a fresh start does not come without a price . . . 
 
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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'

A Shilling for a Wife

Johanna Lindsey

Scathing dialogue and heated romance combine in this fiery romantic novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey, for fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly. 
 
'Simply riveting.... Excellent.' - CHARLESTON GAZETTE 
'You cannot beat a writer like Johanna Lindsay.' -- ***** Reader review 
'A romance novel apart.' -- ***** Reader review 
'If you enjoy historical romance, I highly recommend giving this book a try.' -- ***** Reader review 
'A delightful book, very romantic! I really enjoyed reading it.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent as usual from Johanna Lindsey.' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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A BEAUTIFUL AND RUTHLESS GOSSIP MEETS HER MATCH IN A DASHING RAKE... 
 
Ophelia Reid is an incomparable beauty with an incorrigible nature. Having purposefully wrecked her carefully arranged marriage to an utterly suitable marquis, she flees to London, determined to choose her own wealthy husband. On the journey there, she meets Raphael Locke, the most desired young lord in England. 
 
Raphael is determined to prove to his friends that Ophelia is more than just a vacuous beauty and whisks her off to his country estate. But as the days pass, and Ophelia's true nature emerges, Raphael finds himself growing more and more attracted to her. 
 
When the marriage proposals begin to flood in, from all sorts of eligible suitors, Raphael is forced to face the fact that he may well have fallen in love with Ophelia himself...

The Devil Who Tamed Her

indulge in this passionate and fiery romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Danny has grown up on the streets of London as a pickpocket, remembering nothing of her past. One night, she is apprehended by the handsome young aristocrat she is attempting to rob. Jeremy Malory is strangely drawn towards this waif and persuades her to help him steal back some jewels his friend lost in a card game. Danny demands that Jeremy takes her in, and he hires her as his maidservant - although he wants her as his mistress. 
 
Danny blossoms into a lady under Jeremy's guidance, but she refuses his amorous attentions because she knows he will never marry her. But as the attraction between the two of them intensifies, they embark upon a passionate battle of wills, and in a Cinderella-like transformation, 
Danny becomes a charming beauty, appearing at a society ball where her appearance raises question about her true identity - questions which threaten not only her chances of capturing Jeremy's heart, but her very life...

A Loving Scoundrel

Jenny Holmes

**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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On the cobbled streets of a Yorkshire mill town in 1931, Lily Briggs does all she can to keep trouble at bay for her and her family. 
 
She works hard at Calvert Mill to make ends meet and take care of her parents and younger siblings. Saturday nights at the dance hall and dressmaking with her two best friends keep Lily upbeat, and now there's a blossoming romance with childhood friend Harry Bainbridge to put an extra spring in her step, too. 
 
But then a run of misfortune threatens Lily's work, home and personal life, and she has to rely on the community at the mill to rally together for support. With so many others to worry about, will Lily always put them first or can she find her own happy ending? 
 
A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, 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 Mill Girls of Albion Lane

Margaret Mayhew

From bestselling author Margaret Mayhew, a gripping wartime page-turner, full of the tension, emotion and adventure of World War II. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Rosie Clarke. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING BLUEBIRDS! 
 
"Beautifully written and...so well researched" - 5 STARS 
"Writes exceptionally well and, in particular,catches the mood of the time" - 5 STARS 
"If you like ww2 stories that are a good authentic read, her books are the best I've read and I've read quite a lot." - 5 STARS 
"From the very start this book grabbed me" - 5 STARS 
"Well written story, fabulous mix of characters, really could not put this book down" - 5 STARS 
 
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BRAVE AIRWOMEN UNITE IN THE FACE OF WORLD WAR II 
 
1939: Officer Felicity Newman and a ragtag group of young women arrive at RAF Colston. They are the first of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force: brave female pilots ready to do their bit. 
 
But Station Commander, David Palmer, doesn't want them. They're a nuisance, unable to do the work of men, and they would undoubtedly fall apart if the station was bombed. 
 
Felicity is determined to prove the worth of her 'Bluebirds'. There's Anne, who loves to dance but finds herself peeling vegetables in the station kitchens. Winnie, who longs to work on the aeroplanes themselves but meets rejection at every turn. And Virginia, who is desperate to build a new life for herself. 
 
As the war goes on, so the girls make their mark - behaving heroically under fire, supporting the pilots with their strength, loyalty, and often their love - a love sometimes tragic, sometimes passionate, but always courageous....

Bluebirds

An uplifting and heart-warming wartime saga, full of friendship, courage and determination

Danielle Steel

One life-changing war. A love story that would echo across the decades… 
 
On the cusp of the Second World War in Europe, Nicolas and Alex are two widowed men raising their children alone. They lead contented, peaceful lives, until a long-buried secret about Nicolas’s ancestry threatens his family’s safety… 
 
To survive, they must flee to America. The only treasures Nicolas and his sons can take are eight purebred horses, two of them dazzling Lipizzaners – gifts from Alex. These magnificent creatures are their ticket to a new life, securing Nicolas a job with the famous Ringling Brothers Circus. There, he and the white stallion, Pegasus, become the centrepiece of the show, and a graceful young high-wire walker soon steals his heart. 
 
But as the years of war take their toll, Nicolas struggles to adapt to their new life while Alex and his daughter face escalating danger in Europe. When tragedy strikes on both sides of the ocean, what will become of each family when their happiness rests in the hands of fate? 
 
A beautiful story of fate, love and loss, tied together by two families who were never meant to stay apart and the powerful bond that will link them forever, from the incomparable storyteller Danielle Steel

Pegasus

Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, a captivating historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey that you won't want to end! 
 
'With that special touch of Lindsey humour and sexual tension, she wins her fans' hearts.' - Romantic Times 
'She understands a woman's secret fantasies...Johanna Lindsey creates fairy tales that come true...' - Romantic Times. 
'A dreamspinner extraordinaire' -- ROMANTIC TIMES. 
 'I was absorbed in the book from the first page and read it within one day.' -- ***** Reader review. 
'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'A delight to read' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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 SECRETS, DESIRE AND A DANGEROUS PASSION ON THE HIGH SEAS... 
 
When Judith Malory sets sail from London to attend the debutante ball of her Malory cousin in Connecticut, she little thinks that, while on the high seas, she will encounter the handsome Nathan Tremayne, a sea captain and wanted smuggler. 
 
Nathan, on a secret mission to win his freedom, finds himself being blackmailed by the lovely Judith, but the tables are turned as he rescues her from danger. In the intense and sultry Caribbean heat, Nathan will fight with all his mettle to win the right to her heart....

Stormy Persuasion

an enthralling historical romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Victoria Lamb

A gripping historical thriller set in Tudor England during the reign of Elizabeth I. 
 
Lady-in-waiting Lucy Morgan is once again torn between her dangerous attraction to William Shakespeare and her fierce loyalty to Queen Elizabeth I. 
 
But England is facing its gravest threat yet. The Spanish have declared war, and Elizabeth finds herself attacked by sea – and by Catholic conspiracy from within her own court. Master Goodluck goes undercover, tasked with discovering the identity of this secret assassin, leaving his ward Lucy not knowing if the spy is alive or dead. 
 
Meanwhile Queen Elizabeth is growing old in a court of troublesome young noblemen, while Lucy is struggling to love a man whose duties lie elsewhere. 
 
When the final challenge comes, these two women must be ready to face it. But there is one last surprise in store for both of them …

Her Last Assassin

Elvi Rhodes

An emotional and moving epic saga of determination and drive by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING RUTH APPLEBY! 
"One of the books that a person can read countless times and still enjoy every page. It's magical..." - 5 STARS. 
"Got totally lost in the pages." - 5 STARS. 
"Another brilliant book by this author based in Yorkshire again. Family saga at its best. Will definitely read more by this author" - 5 STARS 
 
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PASSIONATE, AMBITIOUS, BRAVE - A WOMAN LIKE NO OTHER. 
 
Life for Ruth Appleby has never been easy - burying her mother at 12; a meagre existence as the daughter of a Victorian millhand; hard work as a glorified mother and housekeeper at home. 
 
Longing to escape the bleak Yorkshire moors and desperate for adventure, she seizes the opportunity to venture on her own to America - a land on the brink of Civil War - to build the life she wants for herself. 
 
Can she rise to the challenges America throws at her and find the life and love she has always desired?

Ruth Appleby

The inspiring and uplifting story of one woman’s quest for a better life…

Manda Scott

The Sunday Times bestselling author Manda Scott brings Ancient Rome to life in this memorable tale of treachery, espionage and violence. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden. 
 
"Superior in almost every way...one of the most entertaining "Roman" novels I have read...Head and shoulders above the crowd" -- Simon Scarrow 
 
"Intricately woven, cleverly plotted. Miss this at your peril!" - Ben Kane 
 
"Excellent series - each book was a joy to read - final book kept you guessing right up until the end" -- ***** Reader review 
 
"A superb and exciting read, finished at 3am, and which I cannot recommend enough..." -- ***** Reader review 
 
"There's only one way in which I could say Manda Scott's work is predictable: every time I pick up a new Scott book, I can guarantee it will be new, refreshing, fascinating and totally different from anything that's gone before." -- ***** Reader review 
 
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ROME ON A KNIFE EDGE. A TRAITOR IN THE MIDST. 
 
Rome: AD69. The Year of the Four Emperors. Three Emperors have ruled in Rome this year and a fourth, Vespasian, has been named in the East. 
 
As the legions march toward civil war, Sebastos Pantera, the spy whose name means leopard, returns to Rome intent on bribery, blackmail and persuasion: whatever it takes to bring the commanders and their men to Vespasian's side. 
 
But in Rome, as he uses every skill he has ever learned of subterfuge, codes and camouflage, it becomes clear that one of those closest to him is a traitor, who will let Rome fall to destroy him. 
 
Together the two spies spin a web of deceit with Rome as the prize and death the only escape.

Rome: The Art of War

(Rome 4): A captivating historical page-turner full of political tensions, passion and intrigue

Val Wood

1860. Harriet Miles is trying to take care of her seriously ill mother, and just when she thinks things couldn’t get any worse she is fired from her job at the hostelry. 
 
The last thing she expects after her mother dies is a marriage proposal from a man she barely knows, but her only alternative is the workhouse. And so begins her new life with Noah Tuke. 
 
But instead of marital bliss, Harriet finds herself in the cramped farmhouse which Noah calls home, and in this overcrowded and angry household she meets with hostility and bitterness. The only person who offers her friendship is Noah’s brother, Fletcher. 
 
Gradually she learns the true reasons behind Noah’s desire to marry her – and realises that the only person she finds real companionship with is the person she can’t possibly be with . . . 
 
If you enjoy books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you'll love Val's heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity.

His Brother's Wife

Fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly will love this sensational and sexy romantic adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey. 
 
"With that special touch of Lindsey humour and sexual tension, she wins her fans' hearts" -- ROMANTIC TIMES 
"First-rate romance" -- NEW YORK TIMES 
"Lindsey has mastered her craft, she creates fantasy...You want romance - you got it!" -- INSIDE BOOKS 
"This is a wonderful love story. Sexy cowboys, family feuds and so much more." -- ***** Reader review 
"Utter filth, loved it." -- ***** Reader review 
"Joanna Lindsey pulls you into the story, so much so, that you don't want to put the book down." -- ***** Reader review 
"Great read - couldn't stop reading once I started." -- ***** Reader review 
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HIDDEN IDENTITIES, FAMILY FEUDS AND A LOVE THAT WILL NEVER DIE 
 
Some young ladies marry for money and social standing, a few lucky ones marry for love, but Tiffany Warren is marrying to end a feud. 
 
The quarrel between the Warrens and the Callahans has to be resolved, but when Tiffany reluctantly travels west to meet rancher Hunter Callahan she finds herself being kidnapped by the enemy family. 
 
Hunter, a handsome, sweet-talking charmer whom she has to fight off because he can't keep his eyes-or his hands-off her, is unaware of Tiffany's true identity. 
 
But as Hunter goes about claiming his rightful bride-to-be, he knows that he has only one heart to win...

One Heart To Win

the perfectly passionate romantic adventure to sweep you away to the Wild West from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Simon Sebag Montefiore

Winter, 1916. In St Petersburg, snow is falling in a country on the brink of revolution. Beautiful and headstrong, Sashenka Zeitlin is just sixteen. As her mother parties with Rasputin and her dissolute friends, Sashenka slips into the frozen night to play her role in a dangerous game of conspiracy and seduction. 
 
Twenty years on, Sashenka has a powerful husband and two children. Around her people are disappearing but her own family is safe.But she's about to embark on a forbidden love affair which will have devastating consequences. 
 
Sashenka's story lies hidden for half a century, until a young historian goes deep into Stalin's private archives and uncovers a heart-breaking story of passion and betrayal, savage cruelty and unexpected heroism - and one woman forced to make an unbearable choice ...

Sashenka

London, 1583. 
 William Shakespeare has declared Lucy Morgan the inspiration for his work. But what is he hiding from his muse? 
 
 Meanwhile, Lucy has her own secrets to conceal. Tempted by love, the lady-in-waiting also bore witness to the one marriage forbidden by the queen. 
 
 England is in peril. Queen Elizabeth’s health is deteriorating, her throne under siege. She needs a trusted circle of advisors…but who can she turn to when those closest have proved disloyal? 
 
 And just how secure is Lucy’s fate, now she has learned the dangerous art of keeping secrets?

His Dark Lady

Judith McNaught

No beauty in England could outshine Elizabeth Cameron, Countess of Havenhurst. But beneath her exquisite emerald eyes and cloud of golden hair, lived a girl of rare gentleness, good humour, and a splendid, even ferocious courage. In Ian Thornton's powerful embrace, Elizabeth felt the first stirrings of a passion that blazed through her senses. Yet for Thornton, a dangerously handsome man of secret wealth and mysterious lineage, the voyage to Elizabeth's heart was fraught with intrigue, scandal, and a venomous jealousy. From the elegant salons of London, to the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands, their tempestuous, dramatic romance was played out, a romance between two lovers destined for each other, even though they refused to admit it.

Almost Heaven

Mary Jane Staples

Times move on for the Adams family in south London, and as business prospers, there are new worries to deal with. A young woman arrives who is intent on ruining Sammy Adams' winter fashion show, and Sammy must deal with her unwelcome attention. Boots has to find a solution when one of his female employees tells him about a sinister visitor, but he doesn't realize that his family are being observed. 
 
Out of the shadows come dark and mysterious figures from the past who intrude on Boots, Polly and the twins, and his adopted daughter Rosie.Meanwhile Rosie has her hands full as her daughter Emily continues to rebel against everything around her. 
 
How will the Adams family cope, as trouble seems to lurk around every corner?

Out Of The Shadows

Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah, a powerful and moving saga set in the aftermath of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE PATHFINDER! 
"An exciting book to read. It was very gripping, emotional, happy and sad. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The characters were strong, interesting and the story kept me wanting to know what happened..." - 5 STARS 
"I could not put this book down..." - 5 STARS 
"Wonderful stuff..."- 5 STARS 
"I loved every page..."- 5 STARS 
"This is a brilliant story...I was sorry when it ended..." - 5 STARS 
 
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A CITY DIVIDED BY WAR. TWO LOVERS ON OPPOSING SIDES. CAN THEIR LOVE SURVIVE? 
 
Berlin 1948. The defeated city lies in ruins. Divided by the Allies and set deep behind Russian lines, it is a city of want, wretchedness and sleaze. 
 
Lili Leicht is now fighting for survival under Russian rule and dependent on aid from the British - the nation that killed her mother. 
 
Yet when she meets Squadron Leader Michael Harrison - now himself having to bring food and fuel to the surviving Berliners - a people he bombed and who he connects with the murder of his sister and her children - a spark ignites... 
 
Can their love surmount the prejudices and hatred born of war?

The Pathfinder

A gripping and heartbreaking wartime romance that will stay with you forever…

Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, a sizzling historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey that will have you gripped! 
 
"First rate romance" -- NEW YORK TIMES 
"Elegantly sensual...potent sexual chemistry" -- BOOKLIST 
"Johanna Lindsey never fails in writing a good book. She is my favourite author and have read all her books. Her historical romances are amazing." -- ***** Reader review. 
"In Let Love Find You I found myself dreaming and being a part of the novel. Don't miss this fabulous read." -- ***** Reader review. 
 
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HOW DO YOU FIND THE RIGHT HUSBAND WHEN PASSION RULES YOUR HEART? 
 
Lovely Amanda Locke, the daughter of a duke, has been out in London society for three years but has still not found a husband. 
 
When she sets her sights on a wealthy nobleman known to be passionate about horses, she enlists Devin Baldwin, a darkly handsome breeder of horses, to be her riding instructor. Devin is well known for using his expertise to bring about the matching of eligible young ladies to suitable gentlemen... 
 
But Amanda finds herself falling for the matchmaker instead, and her desire for a husband takes her in a wholly unexpected direction...

Let Love Find You

A sparkling and passionate romantic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Susan Sallis

Love and friendship blossom when strangers are brought together by tragedy in this enchantingly captivating novel from multi-million copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will not be disappointed. 
 
'Susan Sallis has a natural touch' -- Woman's Realm 
'Susan Sallis never disappoints' -- ***** 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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ONE JOURNEY THAT WILL CHANGE THE LIVES OF MANY FOREVER... 
 
1951: the 8.45 from Bristol to Paddington is preparing to leave. 
 
Albert, the driver - whose father and grandfather before him worked on the railway - says goodbye to his wife with mixed feelings. Their seeming inability to have a child has overshadowed their happy marriage. 
 
Jenny, clumsy but loveable, longs to make a success of her job in the restaurant car, where she attracts the interest of Marvin, the steward. 
 
The passengers - some regulars on the line, others making a rare visit to London - settle down for the journey. Some talk and get to know each other, some while away the journey working or sleeping. 
 
But as they near their destination, disaster strikes...

Time Of Arrival

a fascinating, exciting novel building to an almighty climax from bestselling author Susan Sallis

Desire and power collide in the court of Elizabeth I 
 
 
Warwickshire, 1575 
 
Pomp, fanfare and a wealth of lavish festivities await Elizabeth I at Kenilworth Castle. Organised by the Earl of Leicester, he knows this celebration is his last chance to persuade the Queen to marry him. But, a fickle man, he is unable to resist the seductive wiles of Lettice Knollys. 
 
Enraged by the couple’s growing intimacy, Elizabeth employs a young black singer and court entertainer to keep a watch on them. Brought up by a spy, Lucy’s observational skills are sharper than anyone at the castle realises, and she soon uncovers far more than she bargained for: Someone at Kenilworth is plotting to kill the queen. 
 
Can the knowledge Lucy is gaining prevent the death of the monarch? Or has it put Lucy in mortal danger instead?

The Queen's Secret

Sheridan Bromleigh had spent most of her early life as a happy vagabond with her unruly American father and his vagrant friends. Then, given over to the care of a strict maiden aunt, she was taught to be a lady - poor but genteel - and finally a teacher. When she was hired to act as chaperone to a pretty but spoilt heiress travelling to England to join an aristocratic fiance, Sheridan was delighted. Now, at last, she could visit her family's country. But somehow everything went wrong. 
 
For Miss Charise Lancaster, not over-gifted with intelligence, eloped with a stranger before she could meet her suitor. And Sheridan was left with the horrid task of telling Lord Burleton she had somehow misplaced his bride. As she gazed at the tall, confident man before her, her courage failed. She was doubly shocked when she heard his news. Lord Burleton, a drunkard and a wastrel, had been killed the night before. At which point fate took over. Sheridan was knocked unconscious on the quayside, and recovered to find herself in the handsome stranger's care, not knowing who she was. 
 
It was to be the beginning of a dazzling, witty, dramatic, and romantic sequence of events in which every possible confusion was to take place.

Until You

Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, this scintillating page-turner from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey is the perfect historical romance to settle down with... 
 
"First rate romance" -- NEW YORK TIMES 
"A dreamspinner extraordinaire" -- ROMANTIC TIMES 
"Lindsey has mastered her craft, she creates fantasy...You want romance - you got it!" -- INSIDE BOOKS 
"What a whirlwind of passion, misunderstanding and adventure!" -- ***** Reader review 
"Superb writing and an amazing love story!" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WHEN PASSIONS RUN HIGH ON THE HIGH SEAS, WHO IS THE CAPTOR AND WHO THE CAPTIVE? 
 
When her mother's death leaves her devastated, Gabrielle Brooks sets sail from England to a Caribbean island in search of her estranged father - who, she is shocked to discover, has become a pirate. 
Three wonderful years follow, sailing and treasure hunting with her father, until he decides that she must return to London to find a proper husband. 
 
In London, Drew Anderson, a dashing American sea captain, is drawn to Gabrielle's fiery beauty. Anxious not to be tied down, he feigns indifference, and determined to win his attentions, Gabrielle vows revenge. Enlisting the help of her father's pirate cronies, Gabrielle commandeers Drew's ship and takes him prisoner. 
 
But as passion runs high on their sea voyage, it becomes difficult to tell who is truly the captor and who is the captive...

Captive Of My Desires

A sizzling and captivating romantic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, this sizzling page-turner from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey is the perfect historical romance to sweep you away... 
 
"Deliciously sexy historical romance" -- BOOKLIST 
"Lindsey has mastered her craft, she creates fantasy...You want romance - you got it!" -- INSIDE BOOKS 
"Johanna Lindsey creates fairy tales that come true...she understands a woman's secret fantasies" --ROMANTIC TIMES 
"I really enjoyed this book had me hooked from beginning to end. Well worth a read." -- ***** Reader review 
"Really enjoyed it from start to end." -- ***** Reader review 
 
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PASSION...INTRIGUE...SCANDAL...SOME MARRIAGES HAVE IT ALL 
 
Lady Margaret Landor first met Sebastian Townshend as a child. Tall, dashing and handsome, he cut a romantic figure, and she never dreamt that one day she would be living at his family's magnificent estate with his father, the Earl of Edgewood, as her guardian. By this time, Sebastian has been banished after a duel, which ended tragically... 
 
Soon, Margaret starts to suspect the Earl's younger son may be impatient to succeed to the title now that his older brother is out of the picture. She determines to enlist Sebastian's help. Despite his vow never to return to England, Margaret persuades him to pose as her husband in order to uncover the plot against his father. 
 
As they uncover the dark intrigue, passionate sparks ignite...

Marriage Most Scandalous

A gripping romantic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

Iris Gower

Let bestselling author Iris Gower sweep you away with this captivating and mesmerising saga. If you like Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale, you will love this! 
 
READERS ARE LOVING SWEET ROSIE! 
"The storyline and the characters make this book come alive" -- ***** Reader review 
"Didn't want it to finish" -- ***** Reader review 
"Keeps one wanting more" -- ***** Reader review 
"Brilliant read" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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A YOUNG GIRL'S LOVE FOR A MAN...A MAN WHO IS DESTINED TO LOVE ANOTHER 
 
Rosie, sixteen, beautiful and vivacious, is in love with Watt Bevan, the manager of the famous Mainwaring Pottery. Content to adore him from afar, when he comes to her seventeenth birthday party she realizes that he is the only man she will ever love. 
 
But Watt, unaware of her feelings, is becoming increasingly drawn into the problems facing pottery owner Llinos Mainwaring, whose romantic marriage to Joe, the American Indian who stole her heart all those years ago, now seems in trouble. 
 
Before long, Rosie discovers that she is changed for ever from the innocent girl she once was, as she becomes involved with a man whose love she is destined never to have. 
 
Sweet Rosie is the third novel in Iris Gower's Firebird series. The saga continues in Daughters of Rebecca. Have you read Firebird and Dream Catcher, where the story began?

Sweet Rosie

(Firebird:3) A breathtaking and absorbing Welsh saga you won’t want to put down

Prepare to get swept away by this sensational romantic adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey. If you like Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer and Jenny Hambly, you will love this! 
 
"First rate romance" -- NEW YORK TIMES 
 
"I have never been disappointed in her stories...A constant high level of quality" -- AFFAIRE DE COEUR 
 
"High-quality entertainment...The charm and appeal of her characters are infectious" -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 
 
"This story is a like a breath of fresh air after reading other samey historical romances [-] unexpected twists and a fulfilling end :)" -- ***** Reader review 
 
"Quite addictive" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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MISTAKEN IDENTITY. TUMULTUOUS LOVE. WILL SHE SURVIVE? 
 
Forced to flee Napoleon's rampaging army on the continent, orphaned Alana Farmer and her guardian find safety and a home in London. Years later, on the eve of her debut into Society, Alana learns the shocking secret of her birth right - is she really the lost princess of the kingdom of Lubinia? 
 
When she returns to their isolated homeland, Alana finds herself arrested on suspicion of being an imposter or a spy working for the enemies of the king. 
 
Captain of the Palace Guard, Christoph Becker, uses every means possible to draw the truth from his alluring prisoner... 
 
As a fiery passion flares between Alana and the man who has wrongly imprisoned her, the fate of a nation rests in their hands and on their hearts.

When Passion Rules

A deliciously passionate page-turner from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey

The betrothal between beautiful, headstrong Milisant Crispin and handsome Wulfic de Thorpe has been announced, joining together two of the most powerful families in England. The combined power of their arranged union will be great enough to rival even the king's - so ambitious King John Plantagenet will do anything to prevent the marriage. Milisant and Wulfric are equally unhappy as they are forced to marry for dynastic reasons - but in spite of the unromantic reasons for their alliance and the political manoeuvrings behind the scenes, a grand passion soon unites them.

Joining

Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Kristin Hannah and Fiona Valpy, this is an emotional and uplifting romantic saga set in WW1 from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING NURSE ANNA'S WAR! 
"Wow I was riveted from start to finish [-] what a truly brilliant book..." - 5 STARS 
"I enjoyed every minute of reading this book." - 5 STARS 
"l thoroughly enjoyed it to the very last page and would recommend it to anyone..." - 5 STARS 
 
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CAN LOVE AND BRAVERY OVERCOME THE HARSH DANGERS OF WAR? 
 
BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF THE HEROIC BRITISH NURSE EDITH CAVELL. 
 
Brussels, April 1915. A beautiful young woman finds herself on the run from the enemy. Also being pursued is Ned Scott, a British army major who has been badly injured. The pair find themselves at a hospital run by the famous Edith Cavell, who agrees to treat the major while offering them both refuge and a false identity - she names the young girl Anna. 
 
However no one is safe, and as details of Anna's true identity emerge, the enemy's net tightens. Meanwhile, the major is torn between his desire to stand by brave Edith and the knowledge that he must escape. 
 
Closely watched wherever they go, is there anyone these three people can trust? 
 
Nurse Anna's War was previously published as Fields of Yesterday.

Nurse Anna's War

A captivating and enthralling romantic adventure set in WW1 guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat

Someday is Brigitte Nicholson's watchword. Someday she and the man she loves, Ted, will clarify their relationship. Someday she'll have children. Someday she'll finish writing her book. Someday she'll stop playing it so safe... 
 
Then something happens that changes Brigitte's life completely. 
 
Struggling to plot a new course, Brigitte agrees to help her mother on a genealogy project - and makes a fascinating discovery that reaches back to the French aristocracy. Brigitte decides to travel to South Dakota and Paris to follow the path of her ancestor. And as she begins to solve the puzzle of this exceptional young woman who lived so long ago, her quiet life becomes an adventure of its own. 
 
A chance meeting and a new opportunity put Brigitte back at the heart of her own story. And with family legacy coming to life around her, someday is no longer in the future. Instead, someday is now.

Legacy

If you like Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale, you will love this emotional and captivating saga, set amongst the romantic clay potteries of South Wales, from the pen of bestselling author Iris Gower. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING PARADISE PARK! 
"I loved every page of this book." - 5 STARS 
"Love Iris Gower books - [I] only wish someone could make them into movies - I'd buy the box sets. ABSOLUTELY brilliant author." - 5 STARS 
"Iris Gower triumphs again - another great story one that you don't want to put down. I read it in three days." - 5 STARS 
 
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FACED WITH CHALLENGE AFTER CHALLENGE, CAN SHE TURN HER LIFE AROUND? 
 
When Bull Beynon, her one-time lover, marries someone else, Rhiannon, is left alone in the world. Proud and spirited, she gains a respectable post as housekeeper to an elderly man, but when he dies, his waspish sister throws her out onto the streets where she faces destitution. 
 
Determined to become respectable once and for all, Rhiannon obtains a job as maid to unhappy Janey Buchan, who takes a liking to her. But her luck doesn't last long and she soon finds herself along on the streets again. 
 
 In desperation, knowing that little stands between her and a return to her old life, she finds herself at the Paradise Park Hotel. Once scarcely more than a bawdy house, it has now changed hands and Rhiannon starts working there, helping gradually to transform it from a place of ill-repute into one of the finest hotels in Swansea. 
 
The only thing lacking in her life is love, and with Bull Beynon married to sweet, gentle Katie, she fears that she may have to live out her life alone . . .

Paradise Park

the triumphant climax to Iris Gower’s sensational Firebird saga

Fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale will love this moving, emotional and riveting saga from the pen of bestselling author Iris Gower. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING DREAM CATCHER! 
"Captures the imagination" - 5 STARS 
"This was such a gripping story I enjoyed every page" - 5 STARS 
"Really captures the essence of the Welsh culture" - 5 STARS 
"Another fabulous book by Iris Gower" - 5 STARS 
 
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UNEXPECTED EVENTS THREATEN TO DESTROY HER MARRIAGE...AND HER LIFE. 
 
The wedding of Llinos Savage, the young saviour of the Savage Pottery, and the fascinating Joe Mainwaring sets the small sea front town of Swansea ablaze with gossip for Joe is always seen by the Swansea elite as a foreigner and an outsider. 
 
When Llinos's father dies after a long illness, she is devastated, but her grief turns to fear when Joe is accused of his father-in-law's murder by the local doctor and is imprisoned along with thieves and debtors. 
 
There among the filth and dirt, Joe makes friends with an old man, and this brief friendship, formed in the most ill-fated circumstances, proves to be the catalyst to a series of events which unexpectedly threaten to destroy the marriage and the very lives of Joe and Llinos... 
 
Dream Catcher is the second novel in Iris Gower's Firebird series. The saga continues in Sweet Rosie. Have you read Firebird, where the story began?

Dream Catcher

(Firebird:2) A dramatic and heart-wrenching romantic Welsh saga that will have you gripped

A Private Thriller

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

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Detective Aidan Waits is a troubled junior detective haunted by his past. Facing an uncertain future, and disconnected from his history, DC Waits and his partner, Detective Inspector Peter 'Sutty' Sutcliffe work on Manchester's streets to uncover the city's worst criminals among the grime of the underworld.

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