? ? ? ? ? "Bad Blood is a fantastic historical fiction novel that does not shy away from the dark complications of the world," - Reedsy DiscoveryIreland, 1590s. Loyalty is bought with blood—and betrayal is a family tradition.Eunan Maguire was never meant to survive. Hated by his own parents, taken hostage to secure his father’s allegiance, and trained to kill as a galloglass warrior, his life has been shaped by cruelty and violence. When English soldiers burn his village to the ground and his parents are murdered, Eunan escapes with his life—and a crushing guilt he cannot outrun.Alone and hunted, he is taken in by Seamus MacSheehy, the formidable leader of a roaming band of warriors. Seamus pushes Eunan toward a dangerous claim: his dead father’s title and a place in the brutal power struggle tearing the Maguire clan apart. Drawn into a world of clan elections, secret deals, and simmering rebellion, Eunan must learn fast who to trust—and who is using him.As faction fighting explodes across Fermanagh and the English advance with ruthless force, Eunan is pulled into a war that will decide the fate of his people. But the greatest threat may lie closer than he thinks. His parents’ hatred hides a deadly secret. Seamus MacSheehy is not the man he pretends to be. And the truth could destroy Eunan—or make him the most dangerous man in Ireland.Bad Blood is the first book in the Exiles series, a gripping work of Irish historical fiction packed with action, intrigue, and rebellion. Set during the Elizabethan wars, it brings to life a savage world of warring clans, shifting loyalties, and a young warrior forced to choose between his past and his destiny.

From a USA Today bestselling author, this is a heart-stopping story of lost love, family drama, resilience and courage in World War II – perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Mandy Robotham and Kate Quinn.‘I kept wanting to read more!’ ?????‘[Contains] everything I love about well-written historical fiction.’ ?????’I was rooting for our nurses all the way through.’ ?????Albania, 1943. When US Army nurses and identical twins Andrea and Nicole find themselves stranded in a remote area of the war-torn country, their only route to safety is a perilous trek through the mountains with the Germans on their tail.On the long and risky journey, the treacherous conditions push both of them – and Andrea’s marriage – to the limits.When a chance encounter brings Darren, Nicole’s first love, back into their lives, a long-held secret threatens to tear the sisters apart. As the enemy moves ever closer and the danger continues to mount, will the chance to rebuild their relationship be lost forever?Readers have fallen in love with Sisters of the Storm:'Kortchik brings a fascinating story about a WWII rescue mission through Nazi-occupied Albania to life for the reader.’ JOANNE KORMYLO'Sisters everywhere will love it.' DEBORAH SWIFT'Kept me turning the pages far into the night.' CORIN BURNSIDEPraise for Lana Kortchik:‘Absolutely wonderful! I recommend all Lana’s books, but I believe this one is my favourite and her best yet! TEN STARS!’ ?????‘This book packs a powerful punch… [it] makes your heart soar with every flight, pound in every battle, and break with every loss.’ ?????‘A story I won’t be forgetting any time soon… I highly recommend this book.’?????‘Beautiful novel. Loved the way it is written. The characters and the era are well portrayed, wrapped in the history of WWII.’?????‘Lana Kortchik has a great writing style and the historical elements were everything that I was hoping for.’ ?????

"It's absolutely delightful, and I would recommend it to anyone who's a fan of Sarah Caudwell, or Agatha Christie, or anyone who loves really clever British murder mysteries set in the '20s." - Gillian Flynn, international bestselling author of Gone Girl. After eight years in South Africa, Charles Knox returns to England a wealthy man, determined to put his past behind him. But when he is invited to Sissingham Hall, the Norfolk home of Sir Neville Strickland, he finds that the past is already waiting for him in the form of Rosamund, Sir Neville’s beautiful wife—and Charles’s former fiancée. For Charles the weekend is a chance to re-establish his position in society, but from the very first evening tensions start to gather. Rosamund still attracts him more than he likes, Sir Neville is troubled, and every guest at Sissingham seems to be hiding something. Then Sir Neville is found dead in his study. Was the culprit an outsider—or someone in the house? As suspicion begins to fall on one guest after another, Charles joins forces with the perceptive Angela Marchmont in an effort to solve the mystery. But as the investigation deepens, old affections and divided loyalties draw him into danger, and he soon realises that the truth may demand a terrible sacrifice. A classic 1920s country-house murder mystery, perfect for fans of traditional British detective fiction.

‘One of the best books I have read in a long time.’ Reader reviewA spellbinding historical saga of love, ambition and one woman’s fight to forge her own destiny.When Hester Needham loses her beloved mother, all she is allowed to keep is a single silver thimble — a tiny spark of hope that will shape the rest of her life . . .Taken to London to live at her half-brother’s bustling tavern, Hester soon learns that his sharp-tongued wife, Martha, sees her as nothing but a burden. Yet even under Martha’s watchful eye, Hester grows into a young woman with a quick mind, a hunger to learn and a spirit that refuses to be crushed.Everything changes when she meets John Bateman, a gifted apprentice silversmith who opens the door to a world of craft Hester has only ever glimpsed. Drawn to the beauty and discipline of the silversmith trade, Hester soon discovers she has a natural eye — and a talent — for working silver herself. And what began as a blossoming friendship soon deepens into a forbidden love . . .But jealousy, rivalry and whispered scandal soon threaten the fragile future Hester and John are building. To protect them both and claim a place in a world determined to keep her in the shadows, Hester must summon all her courage — and trust in the craft that has captured her heart.This sweeping, emotional story of a woman who dares to rise above the limits of her birth and leave her mark is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Stacey Halls, Tracy Chevalier or Christina Courtenay.Readers love The Silver Touch:‘An absolute gem.’ Emshell‘Thoroughly enjoyed this book based on a real 18th century female silversmith and her family.’ Dragonfly63‘Has such a heartwarming effect. Just a joy to read.’ Elizabeth‘A wonderful historical novel.; Linda S‘One word? WOW!’ Bill R‘I couldn't stop reading the story. Remarkable!’ Amazon Customer‘Very compelling story. I had a hard time putting it down. ‘ Janet P

In the glittering world of the Elizabethan court, one woman must navigate a marriage of convenience and chart her own path to happiness.Margaery Preston, a young woman with more spirit than propriety, finds herself unexpectedly married to Robin Lewis, an emotionally distant man much older than herself. Their impulsive union throws them into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions and hidden agendas - with little time for romance.Margaery, treated like a child by all around her, longs to be seen as more than just a wife and a servant to the queen, but she feels isolated and lost amidst the opulent halls and masked conversations of the court. Robin, consumed by his own ambitions and secrets, seems oblivious to her struggles.As Margaery navigates the treacherous waters of court life, she must learn to trust her own instincts, forge her own alliances, and confront the secrets that threaten to tear her marriage apart. Can love truly bloom in a union built on convenience? Or will Margaery's hopes for a happy future be dashed against the harsh realities of power and deceit?Immerse yourself in Lady, in Waiting and experience the breathtaking world of Elizabethan England, where duty and desire collide, and love can blossom in the most unexpected places.Can a marriage for all the wrong reasons make it to happily ever after?

‘I remembered a word I had heard the monks say. A word that was rich and alluring, a word describing something I knew to be wrong, but which I knew was exactly what lay in the pages before me. Alchemy.’ Diary of Elise du Bois, Paris, France, 1820In the heart of modern Paris is an old house - a house that has been hidden for almost two hundred years. The only clue to its secrets lies in a nineteenth century diary. When research student Ellie opens the door, she will discover not just an ancient mystery, but a tale of magic, betrayal - and immortal love, spanning the centuries.Book One of The Alchemist's Passage.