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Frida Liu's life is turned upside down when her toddler, Harriet, is taken from her care. The neighbours heard her crying, and soon the state intervenes, deeming Frida unfit to care for her daughter...

Cleo Forsum is a novelist turned scriptwriter, whose TV series 'The Baking Detective' has been a huge success. However, she has decided to walk away from it all, including her marriage to Wallace,...

Rose Rivers lives in a beautiful house with her artist father and her many siblings. She feels that life isn't fair for girls and poor people, who often struggle to achieve their dreams due to...

Effie's family life is still reeling from the split of her parents a year ago. Her dad and his new partner are making a show of their relationship, posting photos online with embarrassing hashtags...

A Beleaguered City And Other Tales Of The Seen And The Unseen is a collection of supernatural short stories by Margaret Oliphant, a prolific author known for her nuanced and unsettling tales. These...

A prizewinning middle grade fantasy adventure about memories, loss and time travel. Cato's life has been shaped by her mother's absence, but when she discovers a mysterious card from an abandoned...

Diamond's life was forever changed when a mysterious stranger discovered her extraordinary talent for acrobatics. Born to a family who longed for a strong, healthy son, Diamond was a disappointment...

When Bernadette Fox disappears, her 15-year-old daughter Bee is left to embark on a journey to find her. A novel about the complex relationships between a mother and daughter, and the lengths to...

A woman stands in the shadows, watching as her sons grieve at a funeral. Her presence is a source of agony for them, but she is unable to comfort them or reveal the truth. Ten years earlier,...

A palm reader's life takes a dark turn in this Southern Gothic horror novel. Madi Price, a teenager who struck out on her own, returns to her hometown of Brandywine, Virginia, with her daughter, only...

Hardcover, 320 pages, published 2021. Fiona Hill's memoir is a powerful and deeply personal account of her journey from a world of terminal decay to one of hope and opportunity. Born in a community...

Dominique's life is turned upside down when she receives a letter from her dying father, prompting her to confront repressed memories and a longing for love. As she journeys to Paris and the...

A Mother's Reckoning is a powerful and personal account of one mother's journey to come to terms with the tragedy of her son's involvement in a devastating school shooting. Sue Klebold chronicles her...

Kate's life is about to change in ways she never expected. As her due date approaches, tensions rise between her and her husband Dan, who struggles with the idea of becoming a father. Meanwhile,...

Gee Vaucher: A Critical Assessment of Her Work Gee Vaucher is a pioneering figure in the world of punk and avant-garde art, whose work has been largely overlooked despite its significant impact on...

Erika Kohut's life is defined by her complicated relationship with her mother and her own repressed desires. As she navigates the complexities of adulthood, Erika finds herself drawn to the darker...

The Weather at Tregulla is a funny and touching tale of young love set against the glorious backdrop of the Cornish coast. Una Beaumont's hopes of leaving her small town to try her luck on the London...

Cara Carmichael's best friend is finally getting married, and she's thrilled because it means one thing: a long weekend in Ibiza with her friends. They're ditching their responsibilities and...

No Safe Place: Murdered by Our Father is a heart-wrenching account of honour killing and survival. Bekhal Mahmod recounts her life in danger after her sister Banaz was brutally murdered by their...

Lizzie Benson's life is one of quiet routine, but her new role as a librarian offers a unique perspective. She has long been a caregiver to her family members, and now she finds herself drawn into...

A beautifully crafted novel about female relationships, 'You Be Mother' is a rare and delightful read. Abi's desire for a proper family leads her to start anew in Sydney, but her plans are soon...

The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller is a story that unfolds over 24 hours and across 50 years, as decades of family legacies, love, lies, secrets, and one unspeakable incident in her childhood...

The Weather in Proust brings together a collection of essays by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, a renowned critic and theorist, written over the last decade of her life. The title essay offers a fresh and...

Nowhere for Very Long: The Unexpected Road to an Unconventional LifeBrianna Madia's memoir is a beautifully written account of her adventures traveling across the American West in an orange van named...

Mary Shelley is a play that tells the story of a pivotal moment in Mary Shelley's life - her meeting and elopement with Percy Bysshe Shelley at the age of 16, and its impact on her family,...

Laura Cumming's memoir is a moving exploration of her family's secrets and the mystery of her mother's disappearance as a child. In 1929, a young girl was kidnapped from a beach, only to be found...

Sunday Small's life in the Nuneaton workhouse is one of strict routine and cruelty, but she finds solace in the weekly visits from Miss Beau and her young friend Daisy. As Sunday prepares to leave...

Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I: A Mother's Influence on History The story of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's infamous sixth wife, is one of enduring fascination. Yet, it is the relationship between Anne and...

Lee Craigie's journey to becoming one of Scotland's greatest bike racers is marked by a mix of triumph and transition. Her story begins with a moment of celebration, crossing the finish line at...

William Blake's Poems presents a comprehensive collection of his lyrical genius, featuring the full text of 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience', alongside a range of previously unpublished...

The Lady of the Lake is the fifth novel in Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series, now a major Netflix show. Ciri, the Witcher girl, finds herself in a completely different world after walking through a...

Catherine Carey, a Tudor Life by Wendy J. Dunn offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a woman whose existence is often overshadowed by the more prominent figures of the Tudor era. As the...

The Watchman's Widow by Joanne Clague is a gripping tale of one woman's quest for justice in the aftermath of tragedy.After losing her watchman husband to a terrorist attack, factory worker Rose...

Oh Miriam! is a candid and unapologetic memoir that showcases the life and personality of its author. With a career spanning decades, Miriam Margolyes has been a constant presence in British...

Scandal and sizzle collide when a runaway bride's quick getaway lands her in the arms of her almost-groom's rival. But he has more than business on his mind when he makes her an offer she can't...

Elsa Lanchester, Herself is a candid and engaging account of a life lived ahead of its time. Born to radical socialist parents, Elsa Lanchester defied convention from an early age, attending an...

TJ McConnell's life is turned upside down when his mother, Mary, vanishes. With no clear reason for her disappearance and no one to turn to, TJ sets out to find her. As he searches, he begins to...

Una Leonard's story is one of resilience and the healing power of baking. After hitting rock bottom, she found solace in the kitchen, where she began creating treats for her loved ones. In Sweet...

Corrie ten Boom's memoir explores the years leading up to her family's experiences during World War II. Living above the family watch shop, Corrie reflects on her childhood and the values that shaped...

Sins of My Father is a gripping and deeply personal account of a daughter's search for the truth about her father's life. When Lily Dunn was just six years old, her father left for India to join a...

Pearl's life was built on secrets and lies. When her ex-husband Kevin was sent to prison, she left her old life behind, determined to protect her son from the truth about his father. But when her...

Some Places More Than Others by Renée Watson is a heartwarming novel about discovering one's roots and exploring the past, present, and places that shape us. Amara longs to visit her father's family...

A poignant and moving journey through the complexities of identity and belonging, In My Mother's Footsteps is a powerful exploration of a daughter's quest to reconnect with her Palestinian roots...

Born and raised in the vast expanse of the Great Plains, Katie McCabe's life is forever changed when her family falls victim to a brutal battle between the Indians and the soldiers. Rescued by the...

This is a personal memoir that recounts the author's friendship with a notable figure from her past. The story begins with the author's time as a student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,...

Floella Benjamin's autobiography is a powerful and moving account of her life, from emigrating to the UK as a young girl to becoming a British household name. Born in Trinidad, she came to England in...

A young woman lies on the floor, her eyes wide and unseeing, as her daughter kneels beside her, holding a knife and wearing a sequined ballgown. The scene is one of unimaginable horror, as Sheryl...

A darkly funny and gory horror novel explores the horrors of the pandemic through the eyes of a woman haunted by her inner trauma and the brutal violence experienced by East Asians during that time...

Inside the twisted mind of a serial killer, a shocking story of family, deceit, and horror unfolds. Rose West, a seemingly ordinary mother, led a double life of unspeakable brutality, preying on...

One More Christmas at the Castle is a heartwarming festive read that will fill your heart with Christmas spirit. Sabine, an elderly widow, is determined to make her last Christmas in her beloved...

Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen Catherine of Aragon was a woman of remarkable passion and steel, who left an indelible mark on English history. Born into a family of conquistadors, she...

A Kidnapped Mind: A Mother's Heartbreaking Story of Parental Alienation Syndrome Pamela Richardson's memoir is a heart-wrenching account of her struggles to reconnect with her estranged son, Dash,...

Jayne Senior's powerful memoir recounts her 14-year battle to help girls from Rotherham who were victims of sex trafficking and abuse. As the manager of a charity working with vulnerable teens, she...

Dasher, a young reindeer with a heart full of longing, sets out on an adventure that will change Christmas forever. Under the hot sun of a traveling circus, she dreams of a life with snow beneath her...

Here and Now is a heart-warming and poignant novel about the power of love and community. Marigold's life has been a juggling act, balancing family and running the local shop, but as her memory...

As a mother, Katie Piper reflects on her own experiences and those of her mother, to share valuable insights and lessons learned along the way.This heartfelt book explores the joys and challenges of...

The Context of Holiness: Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on the Life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Marc Foley explores the intersection of spirituality and human experience. St. Thérèse's...

Margaret Rutherford was a beloved figure in British comedy, but behind her serene front lay a life of trauma and struggle. This biography reveals the complex story of an actress who faced family...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s Liverpool, Lyn Andrews' WHERE THE MERSEY FLOWS is a powerful and heartwarming saga about the transformative power of friendship and the struggle for...

Twisty, soapy, and full of gasp-inducing twists, the Debutantes by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a world of secrets and lies. Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society to find her...

The White Rose Rent Katherine, Daughter of Richard III In the aftermath of Richard III's death, a young woman must navigate the treacherous world of Tudor England. Katherine Plantagenet, the...

A mysterious child appears at a rural cabin, bringing with her a sense of wonder and a claim to have been sent from the stars to witness five miracles. Joanna Teale, a woman still reeling from her...

Louisa's world was shattered in an instant. After a horrific car crash, she found herself fighting for her life in hospital, with her loving family gone. The news was devastating: both of her parents...

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's groundbreaking works offer a unique perspective on the patriarchal norms of her era. This collection includes two of her most thought-provoking stories, both of which...

Cassandra Trent is determined to live the life she wants, free from the expectations of others. When she's forced to leave behind her home and join her aunt in London, she's furious and resistant to...

Catherine Cho's memoir is a powerful exploration of psychosis and motherhood. After giving birth to her son, she experienced a breakdown that led to an involuntary psychiatric ward stay, separating...

Deborah Levy invites you into the innermost spaces of her life, where the boundaries between self and art blur. Through her own writing, she reflects on the lives of those who have shaped her, from...

Ann Ming's memoir is a heart-wrenching tale of a mother's unrelenting quest for justice after her daughter's tragic death. When Julie went missing, Ann was convinced she had been murdered, and her...

Cherry Tree Lane is a heartwarming and suspenseful tale of love, family, and resilience. In 1910, Mattie Willitt finds herself lost and alone after being forced to flee her home due to her...

Where Reasons End by Yiyun Li is a profoundly moving novel that explores the complexities of parenthood and grief. When her teenage son takes his own life, a writer struggles to comprehend her...

Set in 17th-century Scotland, Witch Light is a gripping tale of survival and courage. Corrag, a young girl from the mountains, has been imprisoned as a witch and awaits her fate. When Charles Leslie,...

The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr: A New Investigation The death of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's last queen, remains one of the most enigmatic in royal history. Despite her remarkable survival...

A beautifully written story that examines the wonderful intimacy between mothers and daughters, secrets and love. Anchor House is the coastal home where Naomi and her husband raised their two girls...

At 15, Katriona's life was marked by poverty and chaos. Yet, with the support of mentors and friends, she went on to become an award-winning academic, exploring barriers to education for girls like...

Sandra Brown's harrowing account of her friend Moira's disappearance in 1957 is a story of obsession and justice. When Moira vanished from her small town near Glasgow, Sandra was just eight years old...

Discover a holistic approach to women's health and the transformative journey of motherhood with Wild Mothering. Tami Lynn Kent, a women's health physical therapist and author, shares her...

The Queen Mother's life was a masterclass in wit and charm. From her cheeky response to Lady Mountbatten's burial at sea, to her fondness for gin and Dubonnet, this remarkable woman left an indelible...

A poignant and powerful novel about the complex relationship between a writer and her mother. Ten months after her mother's death, the narrator embarks on a quiet Sunday walk across London,...

Ada Buisson's short stories have long been overshadowed by her contemporaries, but her unique talent and mastery of the darker side of fiction are now being rediscovered. This collection brings...

A heartwarming tale of motherhood in wartime, set against the backdrop of St Ives in 1943. Sonya, a young woman who gave up her baby at seventeen, is inspired to discover what happened to her...

In Contact With Other Realms: An Adventurer's Experiences in AwarenessThis book offers a unique perspective on the unseen world, drawing on the author's personal experiences and insights. Helene...

Katheryn Howard's tragic story is one of heart-rending pathos and naïveté. At just nineteen years old, she was quick to trust and fall in love with the King, capturing his heart with her singing and...

Lady Elisabeth Bawden-Trebarr is determined to reclaim her family's long-lost riches. Her late husband gambled away the Cornish ancestral home, and she's determined to get it back. Her target is...

The Other Side of Mrs Wood by Lucy Barker Mrs Wood is the London's most celebrated medium, having survived decades in the competitive world of contacting the Other Side. However, with rival young...

Krystyna Bracey's memoir recounts her extraordinary life story from 1952. Born amidst the Great Smog of London, she was abandoned just two weeks later and adopted by a new family in North Devon. As...

Sue Klebold's A Mother's Reckoning is a heart-wrenching account of her journey to come to terms with the Columbine tragedy. For sixteen years, she has grappled with the questions that haunt her: how...

Dani Shapiro's memoir is a genetic detective story that reads like a thriller. In 2016, she received news that her father was not her biological father, shattering everything she thought she knew...

Mae Jemison's remarkable journey to becoming the first Black woman in space is a testament to her unwavering dedication and perseverance. This inspiring biography shares her story, from her early...

A young mother is accused of attempting to poison her own child. Ellie's life has been marked by secrecy and challenge, but does that mean she's capable of murder? Criminal defence lawyer Sarah...

Aerin, the daughter of the king, has never been accepted as full royalty. Born of a witchwoman who was said to have enchanted her father into marrying her, Aerin's own destiny is shrouded in mystery...

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub is a heartwarming and humorous tale of love, family, and second chances. After a chance encounter with her past, Alice finds herself reliving a pivotal day from her...

A heart-warming romance by the sea, this book is a worthwhile read for fans of the genre. When Carrie's fiancé suddenly calls off their wedding, she's left heartbroken and desperate for a change of...

Juniper Meadows is more than just a country estate - it's a way of life. For Rhys Travers, inheriting this vast property has always felt like a huge responsibility. But when Tasha Blake arrives for...

Sophie Beresiner's memoir is a deeply personal and universal exploration of the complexities of motherhood. Her journey began at 30, when a cancer diagnosis stole her fertility, and spanned three...

Catherine, the Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen This biography tells the story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is today. With exclusive insights from...

In 1874, at just four-and-a-half years old, Thomas Stanton begins to question the name that has been given to her. She feels an inexplicable sense that 'Thomas' is not the right fit, and that...

Stacey Duguid's honest and humorous essays explore the complexities of modern life, from the pursuit of happiness to the challenges of relationships and personal growth. With unflinching candour, she...

April Balascio's memoir reveals an astonishing tale of manipulation, upheaval and silent fear as she bravely uncovers the truth about her father, a serial killer. When online research into unsolved...

The Other Tenant by Lesley Kara is a gripping new thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. When Marlow takes a live-in property guardianship job at a Victorian school, she's forced to...

Diane Foley's story is one of extraordinary loss and moral courage. Eleven years have passed since her son, James Foley, was kidnapped in Syria, and yet for her, that moment remains unending. In...