In Iceland, the age of the Vikings is also known as the Saga Age. A unique body of medieval literature, the Sagas rank with the world's great literary treasures , as epic as Homer, as deep in tragedy as Sophocles, as engagingly human as Shakespeare. Set around the turn of the last millennium, these stories depict with an astonishingly modern realism the lives and deeds of the Norse men and women who first settled in Iceland and of their descendants, who ventured farther west to Greenland and, ultimately, North America. Sailing as far from the archetypal heroic adventure as the long ships did from home, the Sagas are written with psychological intensity, peopled by characters with depth, and explore perennial human issues like love, hate, fate and freedom.

A timeless love story, beautifully told across eighty years and two continents' HAZEL GAYNORA FATEFUL ENCOUNTER WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING SHE THOUGHT SHE KNEWIreland, 1939. Eliza walks alone on Ballymastocker Bay. She has lost her world - her family, her home and her fiancé Davey. Then a chance encounter changes everything.Bermuda, 2022. Escaping to her aunts' house in Horseshoe Bay, newly engaged Saoirse tries to ignore her growing unease about her future. When she learns of a connection to Eliza from years before, she begins to piece together her story.Decades apart, both women are faced with an impossible choice. And are forced to ask if you can ever truly let go of the past . . .Praise for The Girl from Donegal:'I LOVED The Girl from Donegal. The storylines are so captivating and the sense of the secret that travels around the world is magical . . . unputdownable' CATHY KELLY'A terrific read with fabulous historical detail and great characters. Thoroughly engrossing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN'[The] characters are unforgettable and drawn with real heart - you're rooting for them from the get-go and with them all the way' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD'A beautifully told international saga encompassing war and tragedy, life-changing decisions and love in its many facets' ROISIN MEANEY'An atmospheric story, sweeping across 80 years, of two women who get a second bite at the cherry' SUNDAY INDEPENDENTReaders love this unforgettable story:'Someday Carmel will write a book that won't break my heart, today was not that day''Beautiful descriptions of amazing places and incredible characters. I cried with sadness and joy in equal measures''A proper page-turner . . . a captivating blend of secrets, romance and emotion''The Girl from Donegal is outstanding! It blew me away''Simply stunning from beginning to end'

About the Author Carmel Harrington is the internationally bestselling author of thirteen novels. Her last novel, The Lighthouse Secret, was an instant Irish Times bestseller. Carmel's debut novel was a winner of multiple awards, and several of her books have been shortlisted for an Irish Book Award. She is a regular on Irish TV screens and radio and has been a guest speaker at literary events in Ireland, UK and USA. She was also the Chair of Wexford Literary Festival for three years.Carmel is from Co. Wexford, where she lives with her husband, children and rescue dog, George Bailey.

War is coming to the Bronze Age. It will be the cruellest war ever waged, and the Gods will gather to watch.1315 BC. Battle drums echo across the Bronze Age world. The Hittite Empire faces enemies on all fronts - Egypt's pharaoh flexes his military muscle in the south, Assyrian armies menace in the east, and Mycenaean warriors eye the famous Hittite-allied city of Troy from across the sea.The birth of Prince Hattu should unite the Hittite empire in celebration. But the Goddess Ishtar delivers a chilling omen: the boy will bring ruin, betrayal, and bloodshed. Thus, he grows up as an outcast, feared by his people, scorned by his father and hunted by prophecy.Yet as war burns across the horizon, he is drawn into the fray. In the crucible of battle, Hattu must forge himself into the warrior his empire needs, must rise through fire to challenge the prophecy that could shatter his empire and the Bronze Age world. Will Hattu fulfil the goddess's curse—or rewrite destiny itself?Son of Ishtar, the novel that readers can't put down. Grab a copy today and step into a world where bronze glints like gold… and every heartbeat might be your last.Even better, Son of Ishtar is FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited_________Epic historical fiction, brimming with heroism, adventure, battles, blood and gore, from the pen of Gordon Doherty - bestselling author of Strategos, Legionary, Rise of Emperors and Assassin's Creed.A perfect read for fans of Christian Cameron's Storming Heaven, Wilbur Smith's River God and Margaret George's Helen of Troy.Praise for the Empires of Bronze series:????? "Doherty truly brings the Hittite Empire to life" - World History Magazine????? "An action-packed epic" - Matthew Harffy, bestselling author of the acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles????? "Vivid, immersive... wondrous!" - SJA Turney, bestselling author of the celebrated Marius' Mules series????? "A meticulously researched and vivid reimagining of an almost forgotten civilisation" - Douglas Jackson, bestselling author of the esteemed Gaius Valerius Verrens series????? Readers are comparing 'Son of Ishtar' to Bernard Cornwell and Ben Kane. Step into the untapped Bronze Age world where a cursed prince defies the gods themselves.????? 'One of the best historical fiction books I have read' – Discover the Bronze Age saga readers are ranking alongside Bernard Cornwell and David Gilman."????? Readers call it 'brilliant' and 'enthralling.' Critics place it alongside Bernard Cornwell. Discover why 'Son of Ishtar' is historical fiction's next great series.????? 'A must read for fans of historical fiction' – Dive into the meticulously researched Bronze Age world where a cursed prince battles destiny itself.

Revealing, powerful and moving … I felt truly enlightened and blessed to have read this novel.' ?????She was never meant to be a symbol, but the world made her oneIn 1912, fourteen-year-old Helen ‘Melville’ Smith loses her father, Captain Edward J. Smith of the Titanic. In the decades that follow, she becomes the reluctant keeper of a story the world insists on telling for her: unlucky, cursed, tragic.Sixty years later, Oxford academic Catherine Haynes discovers a mislabelled portrait and a trail of forgotten papers that lead her to the woman behind the myth.In a series of interviews, Mel recounts the truth behind the headlines – the quiet rebellions, the dangerous loves, the secrets she burned, and the one fragment of her past she refuses to let go…Inspired by a true story, this is a moving reimagining of loss, legacy and the fragile truth between memory and myth…–-Readers are LOVING Daughter of the Titanic:'Revealing, powerful and moving … I felt truly enlightened and blessed to have read this novel.' ?????'I am in bits! So poignant, beautiful, sad, hopeful, inspiring…' ?????'A fascinating tale' ?????'A really moving book. One that lingered in my heart' ?????'A 5* read on every level … Linger[s] long after the last page' ?????'Completely captivating … will hold your heart for a long time to come.' ?????'You'll find yourself falling headfirst into Mel's world with her. 5 stars- no notes.' ?????'A very emotional read' ?????'A story filled with perseverance, sorrow … beautifully written' ?????'Fresh, evocative … historical fiction at its absolute best’ Gill Paul

Married to King Henry III at a young age, Eleanor of Provence navigates a world fraught with court intrigue and baronial wrath. A devoted mother, she defies the monks to care for her ailing son, future king Edward I. A loyal friend to family members, she incurs the jealousy of the nobles, the anger of the common folk. As Simon de Montfort's popularity rises and Henry's wanes, Eleanor must decipher friend from foe. Will her son Edward free his captive father at Evesham? Will Eleanor’s own legacy endure, or fade away like whispers in the wind?Today, Eleanor of Provence is lost to time, one of the lesser known English Queens, her gravesite obliterated, its whereabouts forgotten—one of the few English monarchs to have no known tomb. MY FAIR LADY is first person novel written from the viewpoint of Eleanor herself. A woman’s look at her own Queenship and life and loves in the 13th century, at the time of the Second Barons Revolt.

Auschwitz, 1943: As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh. And I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother’s, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war…Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells of one woman’s fight for love, life and hope during a time of unimaginable darkness.Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of Auschwitz beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly declares herself a midwife – and Ester her assistant. Their arms are tattooed and they’re ordered to the maternity hut. Holding an innocent new-born baby, Ana knows the fate of so many are in her hands, and vows to do everything she can to save them.When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother it’s almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realises amidst the terrible heartache there is a glimmer of hope. The guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers the war is nearly over… Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother’s numbers, praying one day they might be reunited.Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester’s thin striped clothing…An absolutely heartbreaking and page-turning WW2 novel of one woman’s bravery and determination to bring life and hope into a broken world. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be gripped.Why readers love The Midwife of Auschwitz:‘Wow… literally pulled my heart out of my chest… had me feeling all of the emotions.’ Spooky's Maze Of Books, ?????‘Absolutely heartbreaking… sobbed my heart out near the end of the book… AMAZING!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Heartbreaking yet also heart-warming… beautifully written… my favorite reads of 2022!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely stunning… pulled me out of a reading slump and bought me to tears… heart wrenching… The tragedy mixed with a tale of friendship, survival and motherhood. The ending had me in tears at my desk at work.’Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘More than five stars… Definitely a page-turner… the best one I’ve read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Captured my heart… so immersed in the story it was hard to put it down… will grip you from start to finish & I just curled up in my own little world until I finished it… touching heartbreaking read… an absorbing story you do not want to miss.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A must read, one of books of this year for sure… such a heart-breaking story… You will need plenty of tissues to get through this real life story… The emotions I went through reading this book were unbelievable… I loved it.’ Echoes in an Empty Room, ?????‘Gripping… completely heartbreaking… I couldn't put this one down, I read it in almost one sitting… Heart-wrenching... I loved it.’NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Almost impossible to put down… Truly a one of a kind novel... A haunting story, that stays with the reader, long after the last page is turned.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A must read for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. I stayed up far too late reading this one.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????