In 413BC the Greek city of Syracuse is fighting for its life against the might of Athens. Timon, a 13-year-old miller’s son, makes the disturbing discovery that his premonitions have a habit of coming true. When his vision warns of the imminent attack by the Athenian fleet, he becomes the boy who heard the voice […]
Victory Days for West India Dock Road by Renita D’Silva
It’s June, 1944, and as news of D-Day reaches London, the residents of West India Dock Road dare to celebrate. But amid the bunting, shared food and children’s laughter lie fear, grief and secrets that refuse to stay buried. Divya has built a life for herself and her son that she once thought impossible, in […]
Power Couples of the Renaissance by Jo Romero
The Renaissance was an age of rebirth, brilliance and danger. Across Europe and beyond, powerful partnerships shaped politics, culture, exploration and art. Behind the triumphs of rulers, patrons and pioneers were the relationships that strengthened them – alliances that multiplied their influence and ensured their legacy. This book brings to life ten remarkable duos whose […]
Between Blood and Ink by WJ Small
Bloodied, broken, and desperate to survive, Clare Berridge escapes the brutal man who has terrorized her throughout her marriage and seeks refuge behind the walls of St. Catherine’s Abbey. There, among a community of women bound by faith, hardship, and quiet strength, she begins to heal from wounds both visible and hidden. For the first […]
The Frontier by Griff Hosker
In the year 1754, as the American frontier becomes a canvas for a brewing global conflict, two mighty kingdoms — England and France — clash for dominion over a land brimming with untold riches. Amid this delicate dance of power, a young Major George Washington, under the direction of Governor Dinwiddie, embarks on a perilous […]
Twice Shy by Sophia Holloway
After her heartbreaking first Season, Elizabeth Ashling resolved to avoid London Society – and matrimony – completely. However, family obligations mean that Elizabeth is thrust back into society where she faces an overzealous poet, a bitter rival and, most awkwardly, the man who jilted her three years before. Sir Lucius Radstock, dry, dashing and as […]
The Mysterious Poisoning of Charles Bravo by Angela Buckley
In April 1876, Charles Bravo, a young London barrister, died in agony at his Balham home after ingesting a lethal dose of antimony. His death shocked Victorian society and set in motion one of the most baffling and sensational investigations of the 19th century. Despite two lengthy inquests, the question of who poisoned Charles Bravo […]
Mrs Dickens by Emily Howes
London in 1835, and 19-year-old Kate Hogarth falls in love with the young journalist Charles Dickens. In the early days of their marriage, Charles is infatuated with his bride and Kate delights in her new life, the balm to her husband’s irrepressible spirit. But as he finds fame as a novelist and the family rise […]