The heartwarming and hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of THE SINGLE LADIES OF JACARANDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE Three unlikely friends. One chance to save the community. It might just be the perfect blend.... The Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria is at the heart of St Jude's Hospital. Staffed by successive generations of dedicated volunteers, for over fifty years the beloved cafeteria has been serving up a kind word and sympathetic ear along with tea and scones. Hilary, the stalwart Manageress, has worked her way up through the ranks; Joy, the latest recruit, is driving Hilary mad by arriving late every day; and seventeen-year-old Chloe, the daughter of two successful surgeons, is volunteering in the holidays and bemused by the older women. But when they discover the cafeteria is under threat of closure, the unlikely trio must put aside their differences. As they realise the secrets and sorrows they have in common, the women grow closer - but can they bring the community together and save the day? Full of wisdom and warmth, The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story about unlikely friendships, growing old disgracefully, and coming together to save the things we love... *** Readers love The Tea Ladies... 'A delightful blend of emotion with wit and humour' 'Laugh-out-loud funny from the start' 'A cosy, happy, joyful book' 'This novel has the feel-good factor that's left me with a warm glow' 'An inspired read by the fabulous Joanna Nell - one to tug at the heart strings. Could not put it down' 'A complete joy' *** Praise for Joanna Nell: 'Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming' - Woman & Home 'A gentle, warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud at points. A book that shows it is never too late to learn how to live, to make new friends and to fall in love.' - Libby Page, author of The Lido 'A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends - I loved The Single Ladies of the Jacaranda Retirement Village with all its wit, wisdom and spirit' - Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me Autorid: Joanna Nell
'Smart, imaginative, and brutal' Wesley Chu 'As brutal and merciless as its characters' Andrea Stewart 'Gripping, bewildering, irresistible' Ryka Aoki SEQUEL TO THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING EPIC FANTASY ROMANCE IMMORTAL LONGINGS! Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, electric enemies-to-lovers epic fantasy romance, inspired by Antony and Cleopatra. The games are over. Let chaos reign. Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn't really August. Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts. As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . . READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG 'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!' 'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' '5. big. shiny. stars. good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. BANGER AFTER BANGER . . . AND I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' 'I LIVE AND BREATHE The Hunger Games so the second I saw this book I knew I HAD to read it and guess what? I was not disappointed' 'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!! (a must read for any chloe gong or any fantasy lovers!!)' Autorid: Chloe Gong
A stunning feminist reimagining of the life of Joan of Arc - perfect for fans of Cecily, Ariadne and Matrix 'It is as if the author has crept inside a statue and breathed a soul into it, re-creating Joan of Arc as a woman for our time' Hilary Mantel, twice Booker Prize-winning author of The Mirror & the Light 'A glorious, sweeping novel . . . Richly imagined, poignant and inspiring' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne 'Chen earns the comparison (to Mantel] thanks to her vivid, visceral and boldly immediate storytelling . . . a hypnotic heroine for our time' Telegraph 'Chen's Joan roars off the page. If you liked Ariadne, then this has to be your next read' Red Magazine 'Brilliant . . . Chen (presents] Joan as a beguiling, fully human mix of wariness and confidence, and fiercely protective of those she loves' Guardian *Times Best Historical Novels of July 2022 Pick* *The Week Best Novels of 2022 Pick* *** Girl. Warrior. Heretic. Saint? France is mired in a losing war against England. Its people are starving. Its king is in hiding. Yet out of the chaos, an unlikely heroine emerges. Reckless, steel-willed and brilliant, Joan has survived a childhood steeped in both joy and violence to claim an extraordinary - and fragile - position at the head of the French army. The battlefield and the royal court are full of dangers and Joan finds herself under suspicion from all sides - as well as under threat from her own ambition. With unforgettably vivid characters and propulsive storytelling, Joan is a thrilling epic, a triumph of historical fiction, and a feminist celebration of one remarkable - and remarkably real - woman who left an indelible mark on history. PRAISE FOR JOAN 'An electrifying creative leap - a re-imagining both vivid and compelling. A triumph!' Annie Garthwaite, author of Cecily 'Measured, austere, profoundly physical. I loved it' Jo Baker, author of Longbourn 'Riveting and beautiful. Chen has given us a new Joan for our times, who is tender, magnetic, and courageous. This is a haunting and deeply insightful novel' Rebecca Stott, Costa award-winning author of In the Days of Rain 'Pacy but lyrical, which takes great skill . . . Joan possesses a mystical, spiritual quality that gleams within the dirt and brutality of war, while her kindness and compassion shine through. I loved the writing, the imagery, the feeling of authenticity: this novel will stay with me for a long time' Elizabeth Chadwick, bestselling author 'This masterly and intense portrait creates a convincing three-dimensional character from the young peasant woman gifted with visions who, in her short life, followed her destiny to fight for the disputed French crown, even at the cost of her life. A highly immersive read' Anne O'Brien, bestselling author of The Royal Game 'A mighty novel, focussed and fierce; Chen's Joan is a marvel' Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure 'In Katherine J. Chen's capable hands, Joan becomes fully flesh and achingly real' Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends 'An epic novel with the mythic power of a fairytale' Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train and The Exiles 'This is the richest characterization of a historical figure I've encountered since Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall, and Chen's achievement belongs in that august company' Historical Novels Society Autorid: Katherine J. Chen
100 of the freshest recipes from the team at MOB - Fresh MOB is packed with 100 of our favorite dishes that are tasty, filling and nourishing.?Fresh MOB shares balanced meals that celebrate the textures and flavors that make food great - we're talking earthy Roast Eggplant and Squash Salad with Cheat's XO Dressing, a juicy Grilled Chicken Burger with Mojo Verde and Avo Salsa, the most comforting Cabbage Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and a range of healthy'ish desserts such as Carrot Sheet Cake with Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting.As always, we promise minimal and affordable ingredients and every recipe serves 4, so you can share with friends, save leftovers for the next day or scale recipes up or down to feed a few or to feed a crowd. Lots of veg, lots of protein, lots of nutrients, lots of food that will leave you feeling good and satisfied. These are recipes to make every day delicious. 100 of the freshest recipes from the team at MOB - Fresh MOB is packed with 100 of our favorite dishes that are tasty, filling and nourishing.Fresh MOB shares balanced meals that celebrate the textures and flavors that make food great - we're talking earthy Roast Eggplant and Squash Salad with Cheat's XO Dressing, a juicy Grilled Chicken Burger with Mojo Verde and Avo Salsa, the most comforting Cabbage Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and a range of healthy'ish desserts such as Carrot Sheet Cake with Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting.As always, we promise minimal and affordable ingredients and every recipe serves 4, so you can share with friends, save leftovers for the next day or scale recipes up or down to feed a few or to feed a crowd. Lots of veg, lots of protein, lots of nutrients, lots of food that will leave you feeling good and satisfied. These are recipes to make every day delicious. Autorid: Mob
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author, Steve Berry, comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which the discovery of a lost historical document challenges the global might of the United States. King Ludwig II of Bavaria was an enigmatic figure who was deposed in 1886, mysteriously drowning three days later. Eccentric to the point of madness, history tells us that in the years before he died Ludwig engaged in a worldwide search for a new kingdom, one separate, apart, and in lieu of Bavaria. A place he could retreat into and rule as he wished. But a question remains: did he succeed? Enter Cotton Malone. After many months, Malone's protégé, Luke Daniels, has managed to infiltrate a renegade group intent on winning Bavarian independence from Germany. Daniels has also managed to gain the trust of the prince of Bavaria, a frustrated second son intent on eliminating his brother, the duke, and restoring the Wittelsbach monarchy, only now with him as king. Everything hinges on a 19th century deed which proves that Ludwig's long-rumored search bore fruit - legal title to lands that Germany, China, and the United States all now want, only for vastly different reasons. In a race across Bavaria for clues hidden in Ludwig's three fairytale castles - Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee - Malone and Daniels battle an ever-growing list of deadly adversaries, all intent on finding the last kingdom. Autorid: Steve Berry
'A beautiful, brilliantly written book on grief, self-discovery and swimming' EMMA GANNON 'Immersive and compelling' CATHY RENTZENBRINK *SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS 2023* In a bid to fill the empty space left by her brother's death, Freya sets out with her friend Miri to swim every tidal pool in Britain in a year. The adventure takes them from a pool hidden in the cliffs of Polperro to the quarry lagoon of Abereiddi, via the Trinkie in northernmost Scotland where locals meet each year to give the pool wall a fresh lick of paint. The further Freya travels, the closer she finds herself to memories of her brother. With every swim, the challenge becomes more than just a way to explore the country's furthest reaches, but a journey of self-discovery. The Tidal Year is a story about the healing power of wild swimming and the space it creates for reflection, rewilding and hope. An exploration of grief in the modern age, it's also a tale of female rage, sisterhood and falling in love after loss. ------- 'Some of the best writing on wild swimming that I have encountered' MARIANNE LEVY 'I found myself blinking back tears' HARPER'S BAZAAR 'A poignant, funny tribute to the complex, tidal nature of grief' JADE ANGELES FITTON 'Funny and moving, brimming with bracingly refreshing uncertainty' POLLY ATKIN Autorid: Freya Bromley
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (2024) The debut home improvement and inspirational interiors guide from Greg Penn, aka Man with a Hammer, who took on one of Britain's biggest DIY projects. Many of us dream of a renovation project, but few would be brave enough to take on a 8,200-square-foot, 30-room, 5-storey Georgian mansion on only a shoestring budget. But that's exactly what Greg Penn did, buying the near-derelict Admirals House and embarking on an ambitious restoration plan. In this beautiful book, Greg tells the story of his remarkable home, its rich history and shares his renovation and interiors advice, budget-friendly tools and hacks - readers will journey through Admirals House room-by-room, witnessing how each has been lovingly restored to its former glory. Man with a Hammer is a visual feast and a manifesto on 'having a go' and tackling the undoable with understated elegance and optimism. Autorid: Greg Penn
THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS.'Gripping' Good Housekeeping'Secrets discovered, ruinous rumours scotched, happiness regained and friendships founded' Daily Mail'A novel of feeling and intellect which will surely and deservedly be a great success' Allan Massie, The ScotsmanYou wouldn't suspect it, but scandalous secrets are being kept on Blythswood Square...1846. Glasgow is a city on the cusp of great social change, but behind the curtains, neighbours are watching, and rumours of improper behaviour spread like wildfire on the respectable Blythswood Square. When Charlotte Nicholl discovers that the fortune she has been bequeathed by her father is tied up in a secret collection of erotic art, she is faced with a terrible dilemma: sell it and risk shaming her family's good name or lose her home. An encounter with Ellory Mann, a talented working-class photographer newly arrived in Glasgow, leads Charlotte to hope she has found not only someone who might help her, but also a friend. Yet Ellory is hiding secrets of her own - secrets that become harder to conceal as she finds herself drawn into Charlotte's world. As the truth begins to catch up with both women, will it destroy everything they've fought to build - or set them both free? Readers love Sara Sheridan's storytelling!'I absolutely love Sara Sheridan's books. They're so easy to get into and so hard to put down. The Secrets of Bythwood Square is no exception. It's a great story populated with excellent, believable characters and woven with rich historical detail' 5* reader review, NetGalley'A fascinating, atmospheric story which I greatly enjoyed' 5* reader review, NetGalley'I absolutely loved it, finished it within 2 days' 5* reader review, NetGalley'Wonderful characters and a beautifully interwoven story.' 4* reader review, NetGalley PRAISE FOR THE FAIR BOTANISTS:'Sheridan creates an evocative, enjoyable portrait of two women determined to lead independent lives' SUNDAY TIMES'Completely enchanting and fascinating . . . a rollicking and immensely readable tale' SCOTSMAN'Lush, seductive and scandalous, this is a gorgeous read' DAILY MAIL'A cracking good read' VAL MCDERMID'Dazzling, original, full of wonderful characters' KATIE FFORDE'What a beautiful, immersive gem of historical fiction' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling' RED Autorid: Sara Sheridan
'Warm, joyful and full of heart. The perfect feel-good Christmas rom com with characters I didn't want to leave behind' LAURA KAY 'I was reading this on the grass in a literal summer heatwave, and it still managed to get me in the festive mood' LILY LONDON 'The perfect blend of charming, cosy, festive joy and steamy romance! Full of warmth, laugh-out-loud humour, compassion and the very best of Christmassy tropes, this is a total smash-hit that will have you swooning under the mistletoe this Christmas!' BETH REEKLES Ready for a long Christmas break away from his little bakery, Christopher has closed up shop and found someone to stay in his flat over the festive period. Everything is under control. That is, until the mysterious person renting his home turns out to be... Nash Nadeau, an actor. The star of all Christopher's favourite Christmas movies. The guy he's been crushing on for the whole past year. And, it turns out, a typically rude celebrity. When a huge snowstorm hits, Christopher and Nash find themselves snowed in together for Christmas. But while it's still cold outside, the frosty tension between Christopher and Nash finally starts to thaw. And maybe even heat up into something more... Your favourite authors love Lizzie Huxley-Jones's cosy festive romances... 'A thoroughly modern love story filled with joy, inappropriate Christmas jumpers and a daring reindeer rescue. I adored it' TANYA BYRNE 'The perfect cosy Christmas read - sexy, sweet and smart' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'Cosy, Christmassy and wonderfully queer' KATE DAVIES 'An adorable Christmas novel' KAT DUNN 'Easily one of the best rom-coms I've ever read. Funny, sweet and emotionally satisfying' CHLOE TIMMS 'This is the joyous queer Christmas romcom you've been wishing for' LILY LINDON Autorid: Lizzie Huxley-Jones, Alex Phelps
'I absolutely loved this book and found myself drawn in and unable to put it down from page one! I can see this being a great pick for anyone who loved Daisy Jones and The Six' Reader review 'I seriously loved this book! It brought together two of my great loves in life, music and books... The characters were out of this world! I felt all of the emotions... What a wonderful story' Reader review They were a rock 'n' roll love story... until he disappeared without a trace... Jane Pyre was part of the famous rock 'n' roll duo, the Lightning Bottles. But when her bandmate, and soulmate, Elijah Hart went missing at the height of their fame she became the most vilified, misunderstood woman in music. Jane retreats to the countryside, but she can't escape her past. Her new neighbour is a Lightning Bottles superfan claiming she has evidence Elijah is still alive and leaving secret messages in different cities. Suddenly Jane is in a race against time to uncover the mystery about her star-crossed love... But will the truth mend her heart or finally break it forever? Combining a mystery, a love story and a coming of age, this unforgettable novel is perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Idea of You and Songs in Ursa Major - and will have you hooked from the very first page! Everyone loves The Lightning Bottles: 'If you enjoy rock n roll love stories and Daisy Jones and The Six you will really like this book. I absolutely could not put it down!... A great summer read' Reader review 'Wow - I absolutely loved this... 5 stars!' Reader review 'I wish I could give this book 10 stars! From the very start of Elijah and Jane's relationship, I was absolutely hooked' Reader review 'WOW. I could not put this book down. I loved the grunge, rock & roll, music feel of this book... I read this book in 2 days' Reader review 'A book that you can't put down!!' Reader review 'Wow, this was such a great book! I loved both Jane and Elijah and thought their love story was inspiring' Reader review Autorid: Marissa Stapley
In a changing and uncertain world, we all seek a sense of security, inner peace, happiness and belonging. In Still Points: A Guide to Living the Mindful Meditative Way, Brother Richard shows us how, by following a daily spiritual practice of 'still points', we can discover a deeper sense of meaning and unconditional love in the world around us, allowing us to live happier and more authentic lives. Through moments of meditation, poems and reflections, along with his own story of spirituality, Brother Richard takes us through the fifty-two weeks of the year and a journey through Christian meditation and touchstones, and explains how we can all live our lives held by love, and with peace in our hearts. Still Points: A Guide to Living the Mindful Meditative Way is a life-changing book of contemplation which brings alive the rich history of mindful presence in the Christian tradition. Autorid: Brother Richard Hendrick
'A fascinating read' Sunday Independent 'The best in the series so far' Sunday Business Post Honor Guinness is rich, aristocratic, shy and awkward -- nothing like her glamorous cousins Aileen, Maureen and Oonagh. But when she marries charming and ambitious American, Henry 'Chips' Channon, together they make the perfect couple at the heart of the most elite social circles -- including a close friendship with the Prince of Wales and Mrs Wallis Simpson. But within the marriage, all is less than perfect. Meanwhile, Honor's best friend, the beautiful, enigmatic Doris, is set on establishing her place in London society. But, as tensions rise in 1930s Europe, Doris, born to a German-Jewish mother, hears troubling accounts from her cousins in Berlin. Will she be able to secure the right marriage to protect her family, and her future? Set against the rise of Nazism, the abdication of a king, and the slide into World War II, The Other Guinness Girl is a sweeping novel of love, desire, friendship and self-discovery. Autorid: Emily Hourican
An Post Irish Book Award Winner 'An inspiring vision' Manchán Magan 'The stories are absorbing, the writing charismatic and the ideas thought-provoking' Irish Independent On the Beara peninsula in West Cork, a temperate rainforest flourishes. It is the life work of Eoghan Daltun, who had a vision to rewild a 73-acre farm he bought, moving there from Dublin with his family in 2009. An Irish Atlantic Rainforest charts that remarkable journey. Part memoir, part environmental treatise, as a wild forest bursts into life before our eyes, we're invited to consider the burning issues of our time: climate breakdown, ecological collapse, and why our very survival as a species requires that we urgently and radically transform our relationship with nature. Powerfully descriptive, lovingly told, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest presents an enduring picture of the regenerative force of nature, and how one Irishman let it happen. Autorid: Eoghan Daltun
FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERS, ALL ON THE BOARD, COMES THEIR SECOND BOOK, YOUR DAILY COMPANION - TO BRING YOU COMFORT AND INSPIRATION FROM MORNING THROUGH TO NIGHT!All on the Board are continuing on their mission to lift spirits and spread happiness far and wide with their stunning new book to support readers through their daily life. Flowing from morning through to night - their boards, words and thoughts will provide guidance for every mood, thought, emotion and eventuality. It encompasses positivity, motivation, love, humour, empathy, health and the simple joys to be found even on the cloudiest of days to transform your outlook. There is something for everyone, to ensure no ever feels alone again.Let it be a friend when you need it, turn to the pages for a virtual hug and join Ian and Jeremy on this magical journey through the colourful chapters of life. Autorid: All on the Board
'Like The Queen's Gambit, this isn't really about chess, but power'Sunday Times What does it take to make it to the top of your game? As a chess champion, Jennifer Shahade has travelled the world playing major tournaments. At the top, she finds rivalry and friendship; sexism and feminism; ecstatic highs and excruciating losses.Chess Queens invites us behind the scenes of this ultra male-dominated sport. We meet today's elite, as well as the pioneering female players in history who fought against the odds to get to the top. An essential guide for all aspiring chess queens, Jennifer's story reveals what it takes to break through the glass ceiling.'Jennifer Shahade is a brilliant, insightful thinker who never fails to entertain and engage'Maria Konnikova 'An astoundingly intimate, thoughtful and inspirational book by a person who has seen it all from the inside'Angela Saini Autorid: Jennifer Shahade
'A clever romance with some OMG spoilers and a bucketload of heartache. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love. Holly always writes books that have me turning the pages as the tears fall. Another triumph' CESCA MAJOR 'One Day meets The Notebook in this epic love story' CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD 'Immersive, transportive and achingly moving, it made me laugh, cry, and turn the pages long into the night' JENNY ASHCROFT 'Holly Miller does it again. Moving, beautiful and achingly romantic' BECKY HUNTER 'A sweeping, gorgeous love story with a high concept edge . . . I was hooked, heartbroken, and utterly transported' ELEANOR RAY Readers are raving about international bestseller Holly Miller 'There are literally tears still dripping from my chin. What an extraordinary book. It's exquisitely written, incredibly moving and impossible to put down' BETH O'LEARY 'Unique and breathtaking and painful and broken and perfect . . . just like love' JODI PICOULT 'Clever, poignant and very, very special' WOMAN & HOME 'It's a long time since a book made me cry, but I sobbed reading this' Reader review 'The love story of the decade' Reader review 'Wonderfully original and perfectly executed' Reader review 'Absolutely, truly, amazing' Reader review THEY SAY TRUE LOVE LASTS FOREVER. BUT WHAT IF IT REALLY COULD? Josh is 18. Rachel is 18. From the first night they meet as freshers, Rachel and Josh know they are meant to be. An electric connection quickly blossoms into plans to spend the rest of their lives together. Josh is 29. Rachel is 29. Inexplicably, none of the men in Josh's family has lived past the age of thirty. As the fateful birthday approaches, Josh is wracked with fears: of his own death, and of leaving Rachel alone in this world. So when a genius scientist offers him a radical new treatment - which might just save Josh's future with Rachel - how can he possibly say no? Josh is 29. Rachel is 31. Rachel wanted nothing more than to grow old with her soulmate, surrounded by the family they longed for. Now, faced with the impossibility of that dream, she has a heartbreaking choice to make. Does the pursuit of happiness mean more to her than true love? Autorid: Holly Miller
'A must-read book that will teach you how to think and help you succeed at life' - G.T. Karber, author of The Murdle series Chess is the art of the possible - after all, there are more potential chess games than atoms in the universe. Great players are experts at exploring options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea or move that no one else saw. Two-time US chess champion Jennifer Shahade calls this 'thinking sideways'. And in today's hyper-competitive world, thinking sideways can help you win at life. In Thinking Sideways, Shahade shows you don't have to be a chess player to think more like a chess player. From building mind palaces to crafting decision trees, she reveals the most useful strategies from the ancient game that we can use in our daily lives. Drawing on examples from business, sports and psychology, as well as her own experiences touring the world as a chess and poker champion, Thinking Sideways offers a practical toolkit for smarter thinking and transforms our understanding of what success looks like, and how to achieve it for ourselves. This book is not about playing chess - it's about how thinking sideways can propel you to success and happiness. Autorid: Jennifer Shahade
'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST 'Warm, cosy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATER A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical New York Times bestselling cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.What if love is the best magic of all? Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . . Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help. Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all. TROPES Cosy fantasy ¿¿¿¿ Magical inn ¿¿ Found family¿ Grumpy x grumpy ¿ x ¿ Talking animal sidekick ¿¿ READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA 'Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A perfect cosy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So warm, fun and twinkly!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book is just one big magical hug' ¿¿¿¿¿
In the fourth rip-roaring thriller in the award-winning Malabar House series, Persis and Archie travel to the old colonial capital of Calcutta, where they collide head-on with the prejudices and bloody politics of an era engulfed in flame.'Beautifully written and a fascinating insight into the turbulence of post independence India' PETER MAY'A sumptuous, brutal, heart-stopping thriller. Vaseem Khan writes with charm and wit, and an eye for detail that transports the reader entirely. I couldn't love this series more' CHRIS WHITAKERCan a white man receive justice in post-colonial India?Bombay, 1950James Whitby, sentenced to death for the murder of prominent lawyer and former Quit India activist Fareed Mazumdar, is less than two weeks from a date with the gallows. In a last-ditch attempt to save his son, Whitby's father, arch-colonialist, Charles Whitby, forces a new investigation into the killing.The investigation leads Inspector Persis Wadia of the Bombay Police to the old colonial capital of Calcutta, where, with the help of Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, she uncovers a possible link to a second case, the brutal murder of an African-American G.I. during the Calcutta Killings of 1946.How are the cases connected? If Whitby didn't murder Mazumdar, then who did? And why?'Post-partition India is subtle, intriguing and dynamic; the hero, Persis, is brave, intelligent and charming; the plot is complex and rewarding. I loved Death of a Lesser God' GREG MOSSE'Blends a grippingly modern plot with gritty and unvarnished history. A vibrant thriller about belonging - and who gets to decide who belongs. A superb book and his best yet' WILLIAM SHAWBreathless and brilliant, Death of a Lesser God propels Persis Wadia into dangerous and deadly new territory. Highly recommended!' D.V. BISHOP'Crime fiction is a brilliant way of tackling social issues and, in Death of a Lesser God, Vaseem Khan delivers a masterclass in how it's done. Full of tension and political conflict, Khan brilliantly weaves in history and a deft portrait of post-Raj life in Bombay and Calcutta. The result is an immensely rich book' ALIS HAWKINS'Tense, gripping and impressively plotted; Death of a Lesser God is historical fiction at its finest' WILLIAM RYAN
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Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 432, Publishers: Hodder & Stoughton, Author: Dr Louise Newson, ISBN-13: 9781399705172, Date of issue: 2024
In this thrilling new adventure Nicholas Lee, UNESCO's on-the-ground investigator for its Cultural Liaison and Investigative Office (CLIO), finds himself in the middle of a religious crusade between a secret order of paramilitary nuns and the Vatican itself.
Escape to Hotel Nantucket for a summer of sunshine, secrets and scandal... Reeling from a bad break-up, Lizbet Keaton is desperately seeking a fresh start. When she's named the new general manager of the Hotel Nantucket, a Gilded Age gem whose glamour has been left to tarnish, she hopes that her local expertise and charismatic staff can transform the hotel's fortunes - and her own. All she needs to do is win over their new billionaire owner from London, Xavier Darling - and the wildly popular Instagram influencer, Shelly Carpenter, who can help put them back on the map. But behind the glossy facade, complete with wellness centre and celebrity chef-run restaurant, a perfect storm is brewing. Hotel Nantucket can't seem to shake off the scandal of 1922, when a tragic fire killed nineteen-year-old chambermaid Grace Hadley - and the guests have complicated pasts of their own. With Grace gleefully haunting the halls, secrets among the staff, and Lizbet's own romantic uncertainty, there's going to be trouble in paradise. . .
'Gorgeous prose, delicious magic' V.E. SchwabLet's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult.A scrappy jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to Little Thieves by Margaret Owen.After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for the straight and narrow. That is, until she runs into trouble, and invents a goddess to scam her way out. But Vanja's lies spin out of control when Emeric appears to investigate, and the deity manifests, claiming him as her virgin sacrifice. Now, Emeric must discover whether Vanja is guilty of fraud - or if his life really is on the line. And with a simple way to save Emeric looming over them, he and Vanja face an even more dangerous question: is there a future for them, and at what price? Praise for Margaret Owen 'A wild, adventurous romp' Hafsah Faizal 'Absolutely breathtaking' Claire Legrand 'Wildly fun' Emily A. Duncan
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 320, Publishers: Hodder & Stoughton, Author: Michael Grynbaum, ISBN-13: 9781399707213, Date of issue: 2025
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 288, Publishers: Hodder & Stoughton, Author: Dr Norman Farb,Dr Zindel Segal, ISBN-13: 9781399708166, Date of issue: 2024
A Western revenge story featuring the fearsome bandido Antonio Gonzalez, a character based on the author's own great-grandfather, whose vendetta against the Texas Rangers is watched intently by Death itself.
'Beautifully rendered and instantly captivating. Malinda Lo writes queer desire like no other.' DIVA MAGAZINE'Lo writes tenderly about the first buds of teenage desire amid a downtown hipster at scene.' DAILY MAIL'Poignant, vivid and so beautifully written. I adored it.' LAURA KAYA Scatter of Light is a companion novel to the National Book Awards winner and New York Times bestseller Last Night at the Telegraph Club, and is about how the threads of family, inspiration, art, and identity are woven across generations.Aria Tang West thought she'd be spending one last summer on Martha's Vineyard with her friends before starting MIT in the fall, where she intends to study astronomy, like her late grandfather. But after topless photos of her are posted online, she's abruptly uninvited from her friends' summer homes. Aria's parents, a writer and opera singer with plans of their own, send Aria to stay with her artist grandmother, Joan West, in Northern California.Although Aria has never been attracted to girls before, she finds herself drawn to Joan's gardener, Steph Nichols, an aspiring musician a few years older than Aria. The only problem? Steph isn't single; she lives with her girlfriend, Lisa. But the chemistry between Aria and Steph seems undeniable, and this will be a summer that will turn her world upside down.
For fans of Holly Black and Stephanie Garber, a new young adult fantasy trilogy from the NYT bestselling author of Frostblood.As a child, fey princess Klara snuck out of her father's castle and did the forbidden: she befriended a demon boy. On their third meeting, her new friend Zeru gave her a demonstone ring. He thought it was one of many in his mother's jewelry box, not to be missed.But the trinket was actually a dangerous and powerful artifact, which the demon queen will stop at nothing to get back.Now, with the demons mounting attacks to retrieve the ring, the conflict between demons and faeries has intensified. After a decade of skirmishes, the demon army draws ever closer to the faerie stronghold. Klara wants to prove to her father that she is worth more than the demonstone she wields as a weapon.Zeru, her childhood friend, now enemy, has been waiting for the right opportunity to get the ring back and right the wrong he did to his people.
'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST'Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATERA witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical new cozy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost.Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . .Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets.Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help.Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.
