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A Le Monde 100 Books of the Century book "Women have burnt like beacons in all the works of all the poets from the beginning of time. [Woman] pervades poetry from cover to cover; she is all but absent from history. She dominates the lives of kings and conquerors in fiction; in fact she was the...

It’s 1924. Lady Ellen of Ashcombe Hall is on a relaxing hotel break to recuperate. Her nemesis is found dead in the restaurant, face down in his pea and ham soup. Can she confront her past to solve the mystery? Lady Ellen seeks respite in the charming seaside town of Branden Bay, whilst her home, which was used as a convalescent home for war veterans, is being refurbished to its former glory.

When she first married at fourteen, Otrera imagined a relationship full of love. A partnership. Years later, living in destitution with her abusive husband, she knows that no such thing exists with a man. It is simply a woman's lot in life to accept the treatment of her husband. Until it's not. Rallying the women around her, Otrera fights back, taking no prisoners. Because it's clear to her: when men are in power, freedom isn't granted. It's bought with blood. It's a price she is more than willing to pay, if it means building a new life with other women far from the reaches of their abusers.

In The Seven Dials Mystery, Queen of Crime Agatha Christie reintroduces characters from her earlier novel, The Secret of the Chimneys. This time, it's the murder of Gerald Wade, as well as the seven alarm clocks found in his room the next morning, that set Bill Eversleigh and Eileen "Bundle"...

This feminist retelling of Greek mythology reimagines the story of Aeneas and the women once left at the fringes of his story, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes. To the world, he's a legend. To her, he's a liar. Lavinia never asked to be fought over. But now her childhood...

This edition of Shelley's second novel, transcribed and introduced by Deanna Koretsky, explores the work both as a complex portrayal of taboo desires and as an intergenerational story of reckoning with the horrors of racism and patriarchy. Mathilda is often understood as biographical, but this edition also highlights the issues of justice, gender, and rights. 

A photograph of three young sisters. A forgotten pearl necklace that sends her tumbling through time . . . Present day: Single mother Elsa Dean is shocked when she inherits a sprawling three-story house from her estranged uncle. Elsa hasn't seen the golden stone facade in over a decade. Then an...

She embarked on a painful odyssey towards Europe’s oldest one percenter motorcycle clubs. Despite her triumphant career as a journalist, a gnawing emptiness festered within her as she ventured into her forties. An issue left unsolved for two excruciating decades. This haunting memory from the early 1990s in Glasgow, Scotland, and the man she never forgot. Time to bid the biker the farewell he never received and confront the shadows of her past.

The forest is a deadly place. Nobody knows this better than Penny. She has spent her whole life hiding in the darkness, shielding herself from the terrors that watch and wait within the trees. When Penny is abandoned and left for dead in the forest, she is forced to navigate this terrifying labyrinth in order to return home to her son and take revenge on the woman who tried to kill her. But the murderous creatures with the false smiles aren't the only monsters to lurk in the forest, and some demons may be closer than she thinks.

After suffering the tragic loss of her best friend, Lottie Beck is struggling. Aged eighteen, she's flunked school and spends her days lying in a darkened room, doing nothing. Finally, she is forced to get a job in Silver Birches Care Home. Once there, and after meeting the residents, particularly the feisty, no-nonsense Bobby, she settles in, appreciating how much history lies behind each person. A history she can read, in her own special way, via the simple touch of a hand.

The Devil's Liar is the ninth in the best-selling Psychic Surveys series, that feature plot twists, compelling characters, and a mystery at its dark heart. As a young woman, Theo was confronted by the spirit of a child who had killed other children, but decided she could be of no help, shutting down all possibility of further communication. Now older and wiser, Theo comes to regret that decision and wants to make amends, involving the Psychic Surveys team in her quest.

Princess Kassie, the daughter of the chess goddess Caïssa and the god of war, Mars, lives a charmed life in the dazzling kingdom of Chess Mountain, where chess pieces are alive and flourish as loyal citizens. But on Kassie's twelfth birthday, her best friend Dimitri mysteriously disappears and her parents are blamed. Kassie’s world shatters. War is declared, and the young princess is whisked away to dreaded Earth on a mission to strengthen her kingdom.

This is your guide to navigating the exciting and transformative journey of your baby's first three months. These initial months lay the foundation for a lifetime of love, growth, and development. As a new parent, you hold the power to shape your child's world and create a nurturing environment where they can thrive.

In this book, you'll learn a comprehensive, step-by-step plan for becoming successful in every aspect of your life. From improving your habits and relationships to advancing your career and finances, this guide will help you take control of your life and achieve your dreams.

In this comprehensive book, Michelle shares her expertise in psychology and interior design. You will explore your personality taste preferences, tap into "sweet spots" from your past, and explore topics like color families and sensory design to create an interior that truly reflects who you are.

A beautifully presented collection of folklore and stories of legendary and historical witches from all over the world. The perfect gift for the witchy people in your life. For many centuries the figure of the witch has haunted our imagination and our nightmares. There have been many attempts to...

'The perfect escape!' Jessica Redland Every book in the Brambleton series can be read as a standalone. Lauren Hope likes her life perfectly measured and ‘just so’. Running her cosy café in the idyllic Somerset village of Lower Brambleton provides all the fun and friendship she needs - from...

All aboard for a 1920s voyage where murder strikes at sea… Lady Ellen is bound for Cairo, determined to enjoy a well-earned rest after a turbulent year. With her ward, Lottie Penny, and her loyal dog, Prince, she boards the SS Molvina, expecting nothing more taxing than deck games, evening gowns, and the promise of sunshine at the end of the journey. Once aboard, she is surprised to find several familiar faces amongst the first-class passengers.

The Ashcombe Ladies’ Society have worked tirelessly to prepare the most anticipated event of the season. Much publicised, the Christmas fair is drawing visitors from neighbouring towns, and for the very first time it will be held in Ashcombe Hall’s grand pavilion. Lady Ellen is determined the day will be nothing short of perfect. But the festivities turn sinister when Mrs Mott, the vicar’s wife, suddenly collapses at the foot of the glittering tree. Only moments earlier she had been making her rounds, sampling delicacies from the stalls.

Charming, romantic, and painted with gorgeous Regency detail, Karla Hocker's romances will delight listeners from the very first page. Weary of playing the game of love, the sixth Earl of Fenchmore had a rather jaundiced view of the marriage-minded maidens who surrounded him. They all were...