A stranger can change your life in a moment of kindness1952: Bella is a young French Jew in post-war London, having lost everything in WWII. When she meets Adebayo, a doctor from Nigeria, Archibald's Café is the only place they feel like they belong.1977: With London tense with anger, Amara decides to take action.2010: Gina is a daydreaming artist whose efforts crumble into disaster. Her hopes for a career are over as she finds herself making lattes at the café where her grandparents went on their first date.Across the lives of three generations of women, London can be a harsh and beautiful place. Yet, chance friendships hold people together, when the world feels like it is falling apart.Fans of Clare Pooley and Freya Sampson will love The Café on Manor Lane‘A powerful story of hope, community and friendship… a real love letter to London’ Katie Lumsdon, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall‘A beautiful story about the power of community and friendships’ Eleanor Goymer, author of The Fallback‘A heartwarming and necessary story to make you fall in love with London’ Eve Edwards, author of The Summer of Wishful Thinking‘Amidst all the ugliness in the world…friendship, kindness, chosen family and community can heal’ Tina Baker, author of What We Did in the Storm‘The writing has an uplifting side reflecting on the importance of love, family and friends helping relieve trauma across generations.’ Historical Novel Society‘THIS BOOK GIVES ME HOPE! It was so beautiful and so powerful! The impact of community in this book is amazing!’ ?????'The story and situation is very unique… all elements of this book are done extremely well. I adored it!’ ?????'A fun sweet read! Highly recommend’ ?????'The setting was beautifully done… I found the characters interesting and engaging and could only ask for more’ ????‘The author found the beautiful in the everyday and created a rich narrative firmly rooted in Lewisham’ ????‘A heartwarming tale of community, love, and new beginnings. Charming characters and a cozy setting make it an enchanting, feel-good read’ ????

Two lost souls. One fateful meeting. A love story twenty years in the making.In the harsh desert country of South Australia in 1914, ten-year-old Tom Catchlove's world is torn apart by a family tragedy. At the funeral home, he meets eight-year-old Fleur Appleby, whose kindness during his darkest hour leaves an indelible mark. Twenty years later, their paths unexpectedly cross again at a dance hall in Port Adelaide.Fleur, now a talented mortician working alongside her widowed father, dreams of opening doors for women in the male-dominated funeral industry. But she must battle with her manipulative stepmother who schemes to marry Fleur off to a coffin-maker's son and seize control of the family business. When Tom emerges from the isolation of the desert to find work at the port woolstores, Tom and Fleur's paths cross again – only to become entangled in a murder investigation where they can trust no one but each other.From the million-copy bestselling author comes an unforgettable tale of two lives forever changed by a childhood encounter, as they navigate family obligations, buried truths, and the courage to forge their own destinies in a world determined to decide their fate for them. If you love Kristin Hannah, Julianne MacLean or Where the Crawdads Sing, you must read this book.Readers have fallen in love with The Orphans: ‘I absolutely loved this gorgeous book and couldn’t put it down… an exceptional historical fiction tale!’ Reader review, ?????‘A beautifully told story that will stay with me for a long time to come.’ Reader review, ?????‘Outstanding. A really fabulous tale to fully immerse yourself in.’ Reader review, ?????‘A truly stunning and magnificent masterpiece. A memorable and unforgettable tale that will stay with you long after you have closed the book.’ Reader review, ?????‘Grabbed me from the first page.’ Reader review, ?????‘Breathtaking.’ Reader review, ?????‘Loved Loved Loved this book.’ Reader review, ?????‘This book deserves all the stars.’ Reader review, ?????‘Captivating and compelling, meticulously researched and beautifully written with characters that evoke all the emotions required in a story that pulls you in further and further with each page.’ Reader review, ?????

‘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.

From the bestselling author of The Bold Women Series:This is a stand-alone book.The dawning of the Twentieth Century and it is a world in chaos. Raised on Coney Island among scoundrels, cheats, and dreamers, Piper Albrecht is apprenticed to violence at an early age. Not until she is rescued by her aunt and moves to the elegant Upper East Side of Manhattan does she experience a different life, the life of a well-educated, forward-thinking young woman.But the roller coaster ride is far from over. After building the most fashionable millinery house in America, Piper spearheads relief efforts in Belgium during The Great War, bringing food to civilians trapped behind enemy lines. Once again, she is immersed in turmoil, misery, and violence. Partnering with her is Bret Collier, a charismatic adventurer who hides not only his past but his future. She is drawn to his easy charm and cavalier exterior, but this American is not who he appears to be. Choosing the right path can mean life or death for Piper, and she must move swiftly because the war is intensifying, and her entire world is on fire.Join Amanda Hughes with another host of unforgettable characters on a wild ride in Beneath the Blazing Sky.

‘Not just a tale of suspense; it’s also a poignant exploration of familial love, resilience, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Reiss’ evocative writing and rich historical detail make this an unforgettable read for fans of historical fiction with a psychological edge’ ?????A gothic historical novel perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Stacey Halls and Laura Purcell***1859. Somerset, England.When widow Hester Hart decides to sign over all her family’s worldly goods – and their freedom – to a secretive religious community, her daughters, headstrong Ruby and fragile Irene, have little say in the matter.Led by the charismatic Reverend Peters, the women enter a world with its own set of rules and where Irene, cursed with seizures and ill health, is believed to have second sight. But as Hester and Irene are drawn into the community’s twisted philosophy, Ruby detects a darker truth stalking its shadowy corners.When a shocking discovery throws the community open to scrutiny, the stakes are raised and Ruby realises that it is not only their souls that must be saved…See what readers are saying:'The eerie, cultish atmosphere is perfectly done. The tension between the family dynamics, Ruby’s sharp instincts, and the slowly unraveling dark secrets makes this a gripping, emotional ride. It’s a paragon of historical fiction, and I was hooked from start to finish’ ?????‘A fascinating read based on a true story! I loved learning about the religious cult back in the Victorian times’ ?????‘An intriguing plot which is enjoyable and entertaining’ ?????‘One of those books that you can't put down’ ?????'Reiss's meticulous attention to detail and rich character development elevate the novel… a thought-provoking and powerful read’ ????‘A gripping, dark, well written story’ ????'A dark and disturbing historical fiction novel, very enjoyable’ ????'The setting adds a sense of claustrophobia, as a reader I felt almost as trapped as the characters I was reading about, and the feeling of menace that built over the course of the book was more than a little unsettling’ ????

AN UNLIKELY SPY. A FORMER KING. THE FATE OF A NATION IN THEIR HANDS.The gripping WWII thriller from the award-winning author of Nightfall Berlin, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow'Intricately plotted, rip-roaring World War Two adventure - proper heroes, proper villains and grounded in real history' IAN RANKIN'Fact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent' SUN_________July, 1940. The Nazis launch their invasion of Britain - starting with the Channel Islands . . .And soldier turned safecracker Bill O'Hagan gets an offer: hang for his crimes, or serve his country.The mission - land on occupied Alderney, impersonate a local, steal the invasion plans, escape. He almost believes they're not lying to him.In Portugal, the former King, Edward, Duke of Windsor, receives an altogether different proposal from Germany: ease the invasion and he'll get his throne back. But Edward will not readily betray his country . . .An embittered former king. An unreformed thief.And a secret upon which the fates of nations lie . . ._________'Fact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent' SUN'Triumphant . . . The synthesis of real and fictitious characters is handled with panache by the talented Grimwood' FINANCIAL TIMES'Top notch . . . the suspense never wavers' CRIMETIME'Grimwood matches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carré thrill for thrill in this breath-taking WWII story of atmospheric suspense, daring espionage and political intrigue' GLASGOW LIFE 'Highly entertaining . . . There are complications, twists and turns of plot in abundance. Every bit as credible or satisfying as James Bond' SCOTSMAN