Germany, 1938. ‘No,’ she cries out as she falls to the floor, fear clutching desperately at her chest, ‘They can’t have taken him, they can’t have taken my husband.’ As her tear-filled eyes dart wildly around the empty room, she realises she has no one to turn to. She is his only hope. But how can she possibly save him?When shy, beautiful Edith first met Jewish-born Julius it was love at first sight. Julius swept her off her feet, whisking her from humble beginnings into the sparkling society and glittering ballrooms of Berlin’s powerful elite. It felt like all her dreams had come true.But her perfect world begins to crack with rumblings of the Nazi party growing in power and influence. Every day there are new laws to strip Jews of their money and their freedom. And there are even more frightening rumours, of horrifying camps, and people disappearing in the night…Then when Edith’s own brother Joseph enlists as an SS officer, and her whole family turn their backs on them, she knows that it is only a matter of time before they come for her husband. She pleads with Julius that their only chance is to run away and start again. Who cares about worldly possessions if they can still be together, their lives intact? But despite everything, he refuses to believe he is in danger.Then one terrible night, the sounds of cries and breaking glass ring out across the city as the Nazis wreak their destruction. Edith’s worst fears have been realised—Julius has been taken.For so long, Edith has led a sheltered life, secluded from the real world. But the only way to save her beloved husband is to defy the Nazis and put herself in grave danger. Can she draw on every bit of strength she has to fight for love and save him… or is she already too late?A totally devastating, powerful, and ultimately uplifting story, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, My Name is Eva and Sold on a Monday. Readers are loving The Berlin Wife:“Wow what a whirlwind of a story. I was so enamoured with this wonderful book… completely unputdownable… I completely lost track of time as I was pulled into this story, flipping through the pages at such a rapid speed, that I couldn’t stop… My heartbeat was faster and faster as my breath stopped completely… phenomenal… a wonderful story of courage, hope and faith during one of the darkest times in history… highly recommend it!!” Page Turners, ?????“It was impossible not to get drawn into this story… So compelling, moving, despairing and heart-breaking, yet the flicker of hope never went out.” Just 4 My Books, ?????“This book definitely has all the feels… a gripping adventure that will keep you up late at night. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!” @diane.likes.to.read, ?????“Three cheers for the author… I opened this book and I was lost straight away, brilliant story, perfectly paced. I just love this author.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“The ending left me wanting to know about the fate of the characters I had gotten to know so well… Truly a heart-wrenching, powerful and insightful story.” @shortbookthyme, ?????“Heartbreaking.” Vegan Book Blogger, ?????“Thought-provoking and emotional.” @nishlikestoread, ?????“A brilliant read… One of the best historical fiction books that I have read so far this year.” Shaz’s Book Blog“Emotional and gripping… Fascinating… I found myself reading faster as the book went on.” Over The Rainbow Book BlogThis book was previously published with the title The First Spark of Fire.

In 798 AD, the peaceful life of deer herder Deormund is overturned when Vikings arrive to raid the isle of Sceapig. Pursued by the marauders, he kills their chieftain and takes his sword as a trophy, unaware that there is more to the weapon than meets the eye.Compelled by a neighbouring thegn to join his bodyguards, Deormund's prowess increases the leader's respect for him. But after the Vikings attack again, this time on Lyminge Abbey, he is forced to reassess his attitude to life.Tasked by the Archdeacon of Canterbury to defend the island, Deormund prepares to face a fearsome foe. But what power do the inscriptions on the blade have, and why are the Vikings so driven to reclaim it?Set in late 8th century England, The Runes Of Victory is a riveting historical adventure that captures the spirit of the chaotic medieval times.

Based on the true story of the free-spirited daughter of Queen Victoria.As a young woman, Princess Louise is considered the most beautiful and talented daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She is also strong-willed and resists following the queen’s rigid rules and strict protocols for a princess.After her father’s untimely death, Louise’s life is upended by the inconsolable grief of her mother and the rippling effect that rocks the British Empire. Captive to the queen’s overwhelming mourning, Louise is forbidden to leave her mother’s tight circle of control, attend balls, or have any kind of relationship outside the royal family. She is relegated to the position of personal secretary to her mother—the same position each of her sisters held until they were married.Already an accomplished painter, Louise risks the queen’s wrath by exploring the art of sculpting, an activity viewed as unbefitting a woman. When Louise involves herself in the day’s political matters without Queen Victoria’s approval, including championing the career of a female doctor and communicating with suffragettes, the queen lays down the law to stop her and devotes her full energy and resources to finding an acceptable match for her defiant daughter.In the Shadow of a Queen is the story of an epic battle of wills between two women: a daughter determined to forge her own life beyond the shadow of her mother, and a queen resolved to keep the Crown’s reputation unsullied no matter the cost.