10000 results for 'Valerie O'Connor(Author, Photographer)'

When a man is found dead at quarter to midnight, his son sets out to uncover the truth behind his father's death. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he enlists the help of a private investigator...

A Woman of Courage by Rita Bradshaw In 1890, Josie Gray's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Adam McGuigan, a charismatic and handsome young man who sweeps her off her feet. But their fairy...

Blackpool's Daughter by Maggie Mason is a heart-wrenching tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of World War II. In the midst of the Nazi invasion, a young girl named Clara is forced to flee...

Izzy Lambert's empathic abilities are a double-edged sword. Her uncanny ability to read people's emotions can be both a blessing and a curse. As a child, her insights sparked her parents' divorce,...

Death in Blitz City by David Young In the midst of World War II, Hull, a city in East Yorkshire, is ravaged by the Blitz, a secret bombing campaign kept hidden from the public. For Detective Chief...

The Silk House is an enchanting historical mystery that weaves together secrets and danger. In 18th-century England, Rowan Caswell's talent for herbs and healing attracts unwanted attention at the...

At fifty, Bernie Moon feels like she's fading fast. Her life has been given to others: her husband, her son, her friends - mostly online these days. But when a young woman is murdered in a local...

Windmill Hill by Lucy Atkins is a captivating literary thriller that explores unseen lives and the histories that shape us. In 1970s Hollywood, a single night at a remote hunting lodge sparks an...

The Girls Who DisappearedTwenty years ago, Olivia Rutherford was driving three friends home when a figure in the road caused her to swerve and crash. When she regained consciousness, she found...

The Queen of Dirt Island is a poignant novel about the interconnected lives of four generations of women, spanning generations of love, loss, and legacy. Donal Ryan's masterful storytelling weaves a...

Too Far, the gripping conclusion to the Blacklist duology, brings together three women in a twisty tale of love, power, and revenge. Sylvia Day's trademark emotional intensity and scorching...

Now We Shall Be Entirely Free by Andrew Miller is a gripping historical novel that combines the intensity of a thriller with the richness of literary fiction. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century...

Pieta's secret has stayed hidden for ten years, but now it's under threat. The man who kidnapped her is on the hunt for his past victims, and she's the only one who can stop him. But can she trust...

A new translation of the novel that inspired the most popular stage musical of all time. Rumors abound that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House. No one has actually...

Deep into the Dark Minds of Evil People: A Chilling Study This book takes readers inside the minds of some of the most pitiless and dangerous people alive, including notorious serial killers...

As the sun rises on a hot summer's day, four lives are about to be changed forever. In this heartwarming and humorous novel, Shari Low explores the complexities of love, loss, and new beginnings...

Discover the incredible versatility of vinegar and oil in this comprehensive guide to 1001 uses for these everyday ingredients.From natural remedies and treatments to luxurious massage oils,...

Greener is a poignant exploration of the changing dynamics of adult friendships and the compromises that people make in their lives. When a snowstorm forces three old friends to spend time together,...

A heartwarming and uplifting novel about the power of human connection. Eva Woods' latest book tells the story of Rosie, a woman who wakes up in hospital after a terrible accident, unable to move or...

The encyclopaedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Now, with the rise of digital information, these huge books sell for almost nothing on eBay. What have we lost in this transition? Simon...

The Booth family's complex web of relationships and ambitions is expertly woven in this riveting novel. Junius, a celebrated Shakespearean actor with a troubled past, flees to rural America with his...

A provocative and timely portrait of hope, honour, loss, forgiveness and the elusive nature of love, Home Front is a powerful exploration of the human experience. When the fragile foundations of a...

Bernie Moon's life has been a series of sacrifices, from her dreams to her relationships. Now, at almost fifty, she's fading fast, struggling to cope with the menopause and feeling invisible. But...

It was supposed to be the perfect honeymoon, but for one woman, the reality was far from idyllic. A shocking confession sets off a chain of events that will change everything.A mysterious figure from...

Germany, late summer 1945, was a time of great turmoil. The war was over, but the country lay in ruins, with millions of refugees and survivors struggling to rebuild their lives in displaced persons...

Nina Stibbe's new book is a warm and funny story of a woman changing her life at 60. After twenty years away, she returns to London for a year-long sabbatical, leaving behind a life she thought she...

The Rose Queen by Katie Flynn In 1938, Cadi is chosen to be the Rose Queen at the annual Rose Fete, a day of royal treatment in her small Welsh mining community. But beneath the glamour, Cadi yearns...

A Marriage of Fortune by Anne O'Brien is a beautifully researched novel set in 15th-century England. Against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the Paston family faces a desperate struggle to...

A severed hand is found washed up on a beach near the Queen's estate at Sandringham. Elizabeth has become accustomed to solving complex murders, and quickly identifies the 70-year-old victim, Edward...

A devastating fire sweeps through a small Greek island, leaving destruction and loss in its wake. A family's life is reduced to ashes when greed and indifference ignite a blaze that rages out of...

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy has been updated to provide a comprehensive guide to using essential oils for health, beauty, and well-being. With over 800 easy-to-follow...

Eckhart Tolle's wisdom is now at your fingertips with this portable collection of nearly 200 life-changing and inspirational passages from A New Earth. This compact guide is perfect for navigating...

Rylan Clark's new memoir, Ten, offers a candid and humorous look at the past decade of his life in the spotlight. From his rise to fame to his personal struggles and relationships, Rylan shares...

A serial killer who wants to watch you burn is the modus operandi of The Burning Man, a brutal murderer who has beaten four young women to death, before setting their bodies ablaze in secluded areas...

A Daughter's Destiny by Rosie Goodwin In 1875, Emerald Pritchard's life is turned upside down when her father disappears, leaving her family in debt. With no other options, Emerald is forced to leave...

The Midnight Hour by Elly Griffiths is a gripping whodunnit set in Brighton, 1965. Theatrical impresario Bert Billington's death appears to be a straightforward case of poisoning, but his wife Verity...

The Botanist is a mesmerising and macabre thriller that showcases M.W. Craven's sinister writing style. When a high-profile celebrity is found dead, the police investigation leads to a shocking...

A school reunion turns deadly in this gripping thriller from Elly Griffiths. Almost twenty years after a traumatic event, Cassie Fitzgerald is forced to confront her past when a fellow student is...

A gripping tale of love, secrets and deception, The Only Suspect is a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Alex's life is turned upside down by a new development...

A Court of Betrayal by Anne O'Brien is a gripping tale of love, power, and survival set against the tumultuous backdrop of 14th-century England.At just 15 years old, Johane de Geneville is married to...

Murder at the Arizona Biltmore is a gripping mystery that follows Merlin Richards as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and suspicion. After receiving a handwritten note from Frank Lloyd...

Sarah's Gift: A Touching Story by Anna Jacobs. At 94, Sarah signs her final will and testament, setting off a chain of events that will test the resolve of two women from the UK who inherit her...

Brimming with romance and adventure, Shadows in the Ashes is a gripping dual-time novel that spans centuries. Christina Courtenay's vivid historical detail brings to life two very different eras, as...

Discover the Power of Archetypal Character Arcs in Your Storytelling Writing Archetypal Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland explores six key transformational character arcs, each representing a pivotal...

I Remember Paris is a captivating novel about second chances and finding your way back to yourself. When single mum and journalist Jess Bright is offered a writing job in Paris for the summer, she...

A series of predictions made by nine university friends twenty years ago has come full circle. Now, they've all gathered together for a weekend, not for a reunion, but for a reveal. The predictions,...

The Blizzard ChallengeWhen Olly is given a mysterious compass with a fifth direction, his life is turned upside down. He's transported to a high mountain range where he must learn to survive in...

Celia Fremlin's chilling short stories are a masterclass in psychological horror, delving into the darkest corners of marriage, childhood, and ageing. In 'Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark', Fremlin...

A lie has been told. In this gripping thriller, Lisa Ballantyne explores the devastating consequences when one of three friends isn't telling the truth. When Lorraine, a single mother, needs a night...

Bright Wings, Dappled Things brings together the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, one of the greatest poets of the Victorian era, with the photography of Francis Browne, a renowned Jesuit artist...

Iris's life is almost perfect - a decent job, good friends, and her own flat. However, she's been trying to have a baby with her husband Tom for years, but he left her for his life coach, Maddy, four...

The Naturals is a gripping mystery that follows Cassie, a teenager with a unique skill for reading people, as she's recruited by the FBI to crack a cold case. She soon discovers that she's not the...

Tim Winton's latest novel, Juice, is a gripping post-apocalyptic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A searing journey of survival and humanity, it follows two fugitives as they...

Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco is a seductive new romantasy standalone. A wicked prince and a fallen painter are drawn into a deadly game of riddles, hexed objects, and anonymous players,...

Scott Jericho is back, his thirst for justice unrelenting. A former CID detective, he's haunted by the dark past he's tried to leave behind. But when a series of gruesome murders rocks his life,...

A woman and her teenage daughter are found murdered in their South London home. The girl's throat has been cut, while her mother was stabbed to death. When DC Maeve Kerrigan arrives at the scene, she...

The Last Reunion by Kayte Nunn is a powerful and engaging novel that explores the lives of five young women in Burma during World War II. Set against the backdrop of war, these women find themselves...

Bernardine Evaristo's Mr Loverman is a joyful and big-hearted read about a man living a double life. Born and bred in Antigua, Barrington has lived in Hackney since the sixties, leading a flamboyant...

The Ghost Ship is a sweeping and epic love story set on the high seas in 1621. A mysterious vessel, the Ghost Ship, has been hunting pirates to liberate enslaved prisoners for months, its hull...

Cold cases get hot in this gripping mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes. When a string of brutal murders takes place in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. The...

When a young mother needs a helping hand, Ellen is happy to oblige. But as she holds the baby in her arms, she begins to wonder why the mother is in such a hurry to leave. A note in the baby's bag...

Graveyard Shift by M. L. Rio is a modern Gothic tale that brings together a group of misfits who meet in a local cemetery each night. Every evening, they converge on the ancient graveyard, each with...

Inspector Rebus is on the trail of a WWII war criminal, but his personal life is about to take a deadly turn. When his daughter is targeted in a ruthless hit-and-run, Rebus will stop at nothing to...

The Great Deceiver by Elly Griffiths is set in 1950s Brighton, where magician Max Mephisto becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. A fellow performer, Ted English, has been found dead and...

Anxious People is a heartwarming and humorous novel about the unexpected connections we make with others. On New Year's Eve, a group of strangers find themselves brought together by circumstance, and...

Love Untold is a heartwarming novel about the complexities of family relationships and the power of love to heal old wounds. When 90-year-old Grace is determined to celebrate her life in her own...

The second instalment in the Emmeline Lake Chronicles, Yours Cheerfully is a heartwarming and humorous tale of friendship and loyalty. After the departure of Henrietta Bird, Emmy Lake finds herself...

The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a comprehensive collection of the works of a pioneering American thinker. Emerson's writings, spanning speeches, essays, and poetry, offer a unique...

Yanis Varoufakis presents a radical vision for a fair and equal society in this thought-provoking book. Drawing on the ideas of European thinkers from Plato to Marx, as well as science fiction, he...

The Carter women don't follow the rules - they make them. In this gripping gangland thriller, Jessie Keane weaves a complex web of family secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything Max...

Dr Briana Ortiz's life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalised, her brother's running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants... is probably going to the...

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity by Robin Stevens is a gripping World War Two mystery that follows May Wong, a courageous and determined young girl, as she takes matters into her own hands to help...

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams is a spellbinding modern fairytale of love, hope, and the power of art. When Ricki Wilde, a talented and impulsive young woman, leaves behind her wealth...

In 1967, London is alive with the youth revolution, but in the suburbs, a different kind of transformation is underway. Phyllis Fischer's life is one of comfort and predictability, but when a visit...

The Only Child by Kayte Nunn is a gripping historical mystery that weaves a tale of past misdeeds and suspenseful storytelling. In the midst of a harsh winter, a young woman arrives at Fairmile, a...

A good deed can turn deadly. When Jude's first love Liam turns up in her life after ten years of no contact, asking for a favour, she just can't say no. He will always be someone special to her. But...

A recurring nightmare from Jude's childhood has now become a disturbing reality for her six-year-old niece, Summer. As the dream repeats, Jude is forced to confront the dark secrets of her own...

Åsne Seierstad's latest book offers a powerful exploration of Afghanistan's complex past, present, and future. Through the lives of three individuals - Jamila, Bashir, and Ariana - Seierstad sheds...

When Olivia vanishes into thin air, Julia is tasked with finding her. But as she delves deeper into the case, Julia's own life becomes entangled in a web of secrets and lies.A seemingly impossible...

Cupid's role in matchmaking has taken an unexpected turn. Raven Kennedy presents a romantasy that explores the challenges of love and relationships from a unique perspective. Being in charge of love...

Balti cooking offers a thrilling way to create delicious and exotic meals that are quick to cook and packed with flavour. Many of the wonderful curries in this book can be easily adapted to low-fat...

Anne Lister's extraordinary life is revealed in her remarkable diaries, which offer a unique insight into the mind of a brilliant and fearless woman. In this new edition, Jill Liddington brings...

Eve Hatch's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's pregnant after an unexpected one-night stand. As she navigates this life-changing event, her friendship with Willa is put to the test,...

Join the O'Hero-Smith children on a thrilling adventure through the galaxy as they uncover a secret and embark on a perilous quest to save a tiny, helpless Magical Creature.A witch's curse, venomous...

The Fine Art of Uncanny Prediction by Robert Goddard When a former boss's death becomes a mystery, one woman must navigate a complex web of connections between past and present to uncover the truth...

Louise wakes up with a pounding headache, her mouth dry and her memories hazy. She knows she's done something wrong, but can't quite remember what. As she rolls over, she's shocked to see a stranger...

Sophie Kinsella's latest novel is a joyful, hilarious and heart-warming tale of the challenges we face when we sign up to be part of someone else's life. When Ava signs up for a semi-silent,...

The Lost Girl by Rosie Goodwin is a heart-wrenching novel about a young girl's quest to uncover the truth about her family's past and find a sense of belonging.Esme's life is turned upside down when...

The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner A new thriller that explores the complexities of motherhood and the secrets that lie beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. When a chance encounter at...

Discover your emotions with this colourful and interactive journal. Written by Fearne Cotton, this book is designed to help children understand and manage their feelings. The journal is divided into...

Italian sisters Tati and Andra Bucci were among the 70 child survivors of Auschwitz, a place where 230,000 children were murdered during the Holocaust. Despite the unimaginable trauma they endured,...

Wilder Harlow begins the last book he will ever write, a story of his childhood companions and the shadowy figure of the Daggerman, who stalked their town. The manuscript is the story of Sky, his...

Summer 1983 marked a pivotal moment in the lives of the women who stood alongside their striking families. Barbara Kingsolver, a young journalist at the time, was assigned to cover the Phelps Dodge...

Flames in the Sky by Pierre Clostermann is an extraordinary account of the World War Two air war. This gripping narrative brings to life the intense drama and heroism of the Allied Aces, who fought...

Captain Edward Henry Hyde is chief detective for the City of Edinburgh Police. A man of striking appearance, he provokes unease in those who encounter him, yet he is a good person struggling with his...

Arson, accident or murder? After a fire rips through a North London tower block, two bodies are found locked in an eleventh-floor flat. But it is the third victim - the MP Geoff Armstrong - that...

It's 1935 and Kathy has grown up at Treetops home for children, surrounded by her beloved horses. As she prepares to leave the only life she's ever known, she faces a future as a nurse ahead of her,...

The Price by Kerry Kaya is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the consequences of breaking the rules. Harry Fletcher, a man with a tough past, finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse when...

HITLER IS DEAD. A NEW THREAT IS BORN. In the aftermath of World War II, a mysterious plot unfolds in Britain, threatening the fragile peace. Professor Tom Wilde, a retired spy, is pulled back into...

Skylar is struggling to cope with the loss of her grandfather and the challenges of school life. Her only solace is the friendship she finds with Yakov, a fellow outsider who shares her desire to...