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**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
THE SWEEPING, SUN-DRENCHED STORY OF LOVE, FAMILY AND UNTOLD SECRETS SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF WWII, FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER
‘Adriana is a storyteller second to none’ HEATHER MORRIS, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
‘Trigiani never fails to sweep you away . . . an emotional and beautiful tale of family, love, and loss’ TAYLOR JENKINS REID, bestselling author of Malibu Rising
‘There is a reason Adriana Trigiani is so beloved by her millions of devoted readers . . . gorgeous’ SARAH JESSICA PARKER
‘A big, beautiful, wonderful book; romantic, moving, transporting, affecting I will do everything I can to encourage everyone to read it’ LOUISE DOUGLAS, bestselling author of The House by the Sea
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Domenica Cabrelli had two great loves of her life.
The first, her childhood sweetheart: a boy from the same small, sun-drenched Italian town of Viareggio. A romance born out of yearning and shared history.
Then, on an idyllic French coastline in the shadow of war, Domenica’s second great love affair: a mysterious captain, with a future on the front line.
Many decades later, as her daughter, Matelda, starts to unpack her mother’s legacy, she realises there is much Domenica left untold.
About what kept her away from Italy for so long. What ultimately brought her home again.
And the secret that bound her two great loves together . . .
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‘An unforgettable historical epic. This rich family story is magnificent in the telling’ Lisa Jewell
‘At once epic and intimate . . . A delightful novel’ Jess Walter
‘This beautiful, sweeping historical epic paints an exquisite portrait of love, loss, the ravages of time and the price a family pays for its secrets. Brava! Kristin Hannah
‘Beautifully written, immersive . . . Sweeps you up and takes you on an epic journey. A must-read for 2022’ Sarah Pearse
‘An exquisite gem of a novel. No one does historical fiction better than Trigiani’ David Baldacci
‘This is a sweeping story of the complexities of love and family . . . A beautiful historical romance, this book manages to be epic and intimate at the same time’ Sun
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ASIN : B09GS2KXGJ
Publisher : Penguin (26 April 2022)
Language : English
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THE MAGICAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
‘A compelling story of magic and survival against the odds.’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Uplifting . . . a welcome escape from our turbulent times.’GUARDIAN
‘An enchanting story of love, loss and survival’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘Full of hope and bravery’ PRIMA
Brought together by magic.
Torn apart by war.
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Europe, 1938. Even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the World of Wonders – a travelling circus that traverses the continent in a luxury steam engine. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite the limitations she feels in her wheelchair. But when a young French orphan, Alexandre, comes aboard the circus train, Lena’s life is infused with magic and wonder for the first time.
But outside the bright lights of the circus, darkness is descending on Europe. War is about to shatter Lena’s world, and take away everything she holds dear. And to recover what she has lost, Lena will have to believe in the impossible.
A must-read for fans of Water for Elephants, The Circus Train will take readers on a heart-wrenching two-decade journey across a continent in which great beauty and unimaginable horror live side by side.
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ASIN : B0994HRQYS
Publisher : Sphere (18 Oct. 2022)
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Filled with heartbreak, betrayal and triumph, The Right Time is an uplifting story about pursuing your passion – from the world’s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.
Abandoned by her mother at age seven, Alexandra Winslow takes solace in the mysteries she reads with her devoted father. Soon she is writing them herself, with a talent far beyond her years. After her father’s untimely death, Alex is taken in by the nuns of a local convent, who encourage her to follow her dream.
Alex writes in every spare moment and completes her first novel in college. It’s quickly snapped up by a publisher, but Alex, remembering her late father’s advice, insists on writing under a male pseudonym, with her true identity known only to a few.
Success comes easily to Alex, but its toll is heavy. Her secret life as the mysterious Alexander Green exposes her to the envious, the arrogant, and the Hollywood players who have no idea who she really is.
The right time to open up always seems just out of reach. But once Alex’s double life is revealed, the truth could have devastating consequences . . .
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ASIN : B07227TJDH
Publisher : Macmillan; Main Market edition (7 Sept. 2017)
Language : English
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A New York Times bestseller!
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas returns with the next dazzling romance in the Ravenels series – perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.
‘Lisa Kleypas is the best’ Sarah MacLean
Everything has a price . . .
Railway magnate Tom Severin is wealthy and powerful enough to satisfy any desire as soon as it arises. It should be simple to find the perfect wife – and from his first glimpse of Lady Cassandra Ravenel, he’s determined to have her. But the beautiful and quick-witted Cassandra is equally determined to marry for love – the one thing he can’t give.
Everything except her . . .
Severin is the most compelling and attractive man Cassandra has ever met, even if his heart is frozen. But she has no interest in living in the fast-paced world of a ruthless man who always plays to win. When a newfound enemy nearly destroys Cassandra’s reputation, Severin seizes the opportunity he’s been waiting for. As always, he gets what he wants – or does he? There’s one lesson Tom Severin has yet to learn from his new bride:
Never underestimate a Ravenel.
The chase for Cassandra’s hand may be over. But the chase for her heart has only just begun . . .
‘Kleypas can make you laugh and cry – on the same page’ Julia Quinn
The Ravenels:
Cold-Hearted Rake
Marrying Winterborne
Devil in Spring
Hello Stranger
Devil’s Daughter
Chasing Cassandra
Praise for Lisa Kleypas:
‘Opposites attract in spectacular fashion in the sixth Victorian-era Romance in bestseller Kleypas’s Ravenel series’ Publishers Weekly (starred review)
‘Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic . . . from a not-to-be-missed romance author’ Kirkus Reviews
‘Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate, this compelling, thrill-laced Victorian romance is another superb series entry’ Library Journal, starred review
‘Readers are introduced to the unforgettable characters and their original personalities through a delightful storyline peppered with sharp repartee and steamy sensuality’ RT Book Reviews (top pick)
‘Is it possible to give a book 6 stars? . . . [This] story has all of the forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that you deserve’ That’s Normal
ASIN : B010PHIKUO
Publisher : Piatkus (18 Feb. 2020)
Language : English
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Shocking and enlightening… touching and affecting’ DAILY MAIL
‘A masterpiece . . . one of the great novels of this or any other century’ INDEPENDENT
As young boys, both Jacques Rebière and Thomas Midwinter become fascinated with trying to understand the human mind. As psychiatrists, their quest takes them from the squalor of the Victorian lunatic asylum to the crowded lecture halls of the renowned Professor Charcot in Paris; from the heights of the Sierra Madre in California to the plains of unexplored Africa.
As the concerns of the old century fade and the First World War divides Europe, the two men’s volatile relationship develops and changes, but is always tempered by one exceptional woman; Thomas’s sister Sonia.
‘Structurally intricate, yet intensely focused on the lives of individuals . . . replete with interesting ideas and . . . exceptionally fine writing’ OBSERVER
‘A bold and remarkable work of imagination . . . to write so well for so many pages is an amazing feat of intellectual athleticism’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Sebastian Faulks, Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023
ASIN : B0CZPMY6LR
Publisher : Penguin (13 Jun. 2024)
Language : English
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The new sun-drenched summer read from the bestselling author and TV presenter
‘Soak up the glamour’ PRIMA
You’re invited to the most glamorous wedding of the year…
The guests are gathering under the Mediterranean sun, and as the champagne flows, so do the secrets…
The childhood sweethearts
Carina is marrying the love of her life. But he isn’t the person she thinks he is.
The dazzling bridesmaid
Hollywood starlet Edie is hiding a secret that could destroy her best friend.
The unexpected guest
Mother-of-the-bride Philippa is stunned by the arrival of a lover from her past.
Are scandal and betrayal about to destroy their happy ever after?
Readers love Secrets of the Villa Amore!
‘This book was a joy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Couldn’t put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘It had me gripped from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Another wonderful book … very refreshing and engaging’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Carol Kirkwood’s book ‘Secrets of the Villa Amore’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-07-24.
Carol Kirkwood’s book ‘Secrets of the Villa Amore’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-07-24.
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Carol Kirkwood’s book ‘The Hotel on the Riviera’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 25-07-2022.
Amazon Reader Review, July 2023
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Shauna can escape Hollywood, but can she escape her past? By the sapphire blue waters of the French Riviera, a decades-long secret is about to be revealed… Two families gather on the Amalfi coast for the wedding of the year. Can the magic of Venice change their destiny?
ASIN : B0BKTYVKP3
Publisher : HarperCollins (20 July 2023)
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“A deeply moving book.” —LEILA SLIMANI *** “A work of rare grace and importance.”—THE GUARDIAN
In January 2003, the Berest family receive a mysterious, unsigned postcard. On one side was an image of the Opéra Garnier; on the other, the names of their relatives who were killed in Auschwitz: Ephraïm, Emma, Noémie and Jacques.
Years later, Anne sought to find the truth behind this postcard. She journeys 100 years into the past, tracing the lives of her ancestors from their flight from Russia following the revolution, their journey to Latvia, Palestine, and Paris, the war and its aftermath. What emerges is a thrilling and sweeping tale based on true events that shatters her certainties about her family, her country, and herself.
At once a gripping investigation into family secrets, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and an enthralling portrait of 20th-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life, The Postcard tells the story of a family devastated by the Holocaust and yet somehow restored by love and the power of storytelling.
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“I am rarely moved to tears by books, but the Postcard had me twice. It is so intensely moving, so cleverly structured, and so gripping. This is one of the best books I have read in years.” —Tom, Mr B’s Emporium bookseller
“One of the best books I’ve ever read.” —Naomi, Netgalley
“This extraordinary ‘true novel’ is a must-read.” —Aoife, Netgalley
“Powerful, painful, important… Highly recommend.” —Stephen, Amazon
“This book is more than the blurb, quotes and taglines. It is a feeling to felt, something to be passed on, something to be reflected and something to show the importance in remembering and reading.” —Lucy, Waterstones bookseller
“A beautiful masterpiece.” —Beth, Amazon
ASIN : B0BS34XLR6
Publisher : Europa Editions (5 Oct. 2023)
Language : English
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‘Lulu Taylor is the Queen of winter fiction’ – Veronica Henry
1940s
Young and romantic, Veronica cannot help falling in love, even with unattainable men like handsome film star Jack Bannock. Her other passion is St Elfwy, the windswept jewel of an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire. It becomes her retreat, a refuge from war and a place to recover from lost love. But even peaceful St Elfwy cannot prevent tragedy and heartbreak. . .
Present Day
When Romy arrives on St Elfwy, now a bird sanctuary and retreat, she only has the enigmatic warden for company. As she devotes herself to understanding the lure of this beautiful, haunting place, she is drawn into the past and the tale of Veronica Mindenhall. The island hides stories of betrayal and loss, as well as redemption – but it is a perilous path to discover its secrets. . .
Praise for Lulu Taylor
‘A beautifully written, emotionally compelling story’ – Daily Mail
‘Utterly compelling. A really excellent winter’s story’ – Lucy Diamond
‘A hugely enjoyable, escapist treat’ – Daily Mirror
ASIN : B0D7VRQCPC
Publisher : Macmillan (21 Nov. 2024)
Language : English
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‘A darkly sumptuous tale of wicked spectacle, wild injustice and the insuppressible strength of women’ EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS
‘An essential story of women resisting the unjust exertion of male power’ SUNDAY TIMES
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The Salpêtrière asylum, 1885. All of Paris is in thrall to Doctor Charcot and his displays of hypnotism on women who have been deemed mad or hysterical, outcasts from society. But the truth is much more complicated – for these women are often simply inconvenient, unwanted wives or strong-willed daughters. Once a year a grand ball is held at the hospital. For the Parisian elite, the Mad Women’s Ball is the highlight of the social season; for the women themselves, it is a rare moment of hope.
Geneviève is a senior nurse. After the childhood death of her sister, she has shunned religion and placed her faith in Doctor Charcot and his new science. But everything begins to change when she meets Eugénie, the 19-year-old daughter of a bourgeois family. Because Eugénie has a secret, and she needs Geneviève’s help. Their fates will collide on the night of the Mad Women’s Ball…
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‘In this darkly delightful Gothic treasure, Mas explores grief, trauma and sisterhood behind the walls of Paris’ infamous Salpetriere hospital’ PAULA HAWKINS, author of A SLOW FIRE BURNING
‘A beautifully written debut…I have absolutely no doubt it will be one of my favourite novels of 2021.’ AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD
‘Essential reading’ COSMOPOLITAN
‘A deftly woven tale of hope and pain, judgement and redemption, cruelty and kindness. Utterly captivating and profoundly affecting.’ Sunday Times bestseller, MIRANDA DICKENSON
‘Enter the dance of this little masterpiece and let yourself be dazzled. Assured of hitting the bestseller lists’ THE PARISIAN
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AN AMAZON PRIME ORIGINAL FILM STARRING MÉLANIE LAURENT
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ASIN : B08JGC93PL
Publisher : Transworld Digital (17 Jun. 2021)
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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of An Italian Girl in Brooklyn comes a captivating new novel of enduring love and devastating secrets, based on a true story.
‘Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore’ JOJO MOYES
Rupert promised he was going to come back. All Florence had to do was wait.
Cornwall, 1944
When Rupert Dash is declared missing, presumed dead during the Battle of Arnhem, his wife, Florence, is devastated. She can’t accept that he has gone from her life forever, and so when she finds a poem called ‘Wait for Me’ hidden in an old book, she believes it’s a sign from her husband. A promise that he will return to her.
London, 1988
Since childhood Max has suffered from a recurring nightmare. Surrounded by the horrific chaos of World War Two, he has an urgent mission he knows he must complete. But time after time, the dream ends with him awaking in terror, his heart pounding from the horror of the battlefield. Desperate to understand why he is haunted by such terrible visions, Max embarks on a journey that leads him to Cornwall and a man named Rupert Dash.
Australia, 1995
Florence receives a letter from someone she has never met, who lives on the other side of the world. This stranger says he remembers a life that belonged to another before him. Could this be the one person Florence has waited over fifty years to meet again?
‘Based on a true story this gorgeous sweeping romance crossing time and continents is completely captivating as Florence epitomises the enduring power of love’ My Weekly
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ASIN : B09XBT494J
Publisher : Simon & Schuster UK (6 July 2023)
Language : English
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Print length : 381 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 1472633660
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A heartfelt wartime saga from bestseller Rosie Clarke continues the Trenwith Series
Caught between enemy lines – can they survive?
1914, Hampshire
Jack Barlow has a dream. For generations his family have been in service at Trenwith Estate. If he can survive the ravages of war, he’ll return home to build his own mechanic business and become master of his own destiny.
Louise Saint-Claire, is battling against the odds to run her family farmhouse in German occupied France after her abusive husband is taken prisoner by the Germans. She is determined to survive this brutal and bloody war.
But fate throws Jack and Louise together when she finds the wounded British soldier and she decides to risk everything to keep him safe
What chance can one woman and one man have when caught between the French Resistance and the German army?
If you love this, have you tried Rosie Clarke’s Mulberry Lane, Blackberry Farm, Dressmakers Alley and Harper’s series?
Previously Published as Love and War by Linda Sole
Praise for The Trenwith Series:
‘Rosie Clarke has written another quality historical fiction novel, she is an author whose books I will always want to read’ – Beyond The Books
‘Rosie Clark is such a brilliant writer. It takes no time at all to imagine the characters and surroundings and be totally immersed. If only there were 2 of you and you could write twice as many’ – Reader Review
‘Superb histoircal fiction – I am a huge fan of Rosie Clarke and her work. I can honestly say that there is not one single book of hers that I haven’t enjoyed’ – Ginger Book Geek
‘Lovely book to read, I didn’t want to put it down.’ – Reader Review
‘Brilliant book, absolutely compelling. Love Rosie Clarke’s books and this is no exception. Beautifully written and difficult to put down’ – Reader Review
‘Count on Rosie Clarke to take you away from all the craziness in the world right now and give you a lovely story with a happy ending. I wish the next book in this trilogy was ready to be released!’ – Reader Review
From the Publisher
Hello to all my readers.
As Rosie Clarke, I write heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching stories about everyday people and the dramas that shape their lives. My characters become real people to me and most of them are like old friends. Peggy, her children and friends, and all the girls at Harpers. Let them be your friends too.
As well as the Lizzie series, I’ve written seven Mulberry Lane books and five Harpers and more are in the pipeline as well as an exciting new series Blackberry Farm, which is set mostly in Cambridgeshire.
I hope you will enjoy reading the books as much as I enjoy writing them.
Best wishes from Rosie Clarke
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ASIN : B0CGL9JGLY
Publisher : Boldwood Books (2 Jun. 2024)
Language : English
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Print length : 277 pages