Vengefulness and greed put a Texas rancher in the crosshairs in this novel by “one of the greatest and most gifted of Western writers” (Historical Novel Society).Rancher Blair Bishop of Two Forks, Texas, has too many enemies . . . and they’re closing in on him. Macy Modock, sent to prison by Bishop ten years ago, is out of the hoosegow. Modock is returning to Two Forks along with his sidekick, who’s known to be a mean gunman. Also arrayed against Bishop is rival cowman Clarence Cass, who’s running his animals on Bishop’s land. And just to complicate matters, Cass’s daughter and Bishop’s son are in love.Modock, determined to get even with the man who sent him to prison, schemes with Cass to ruin Bishop. The black-hearted pair lay claim to untitled lands Bishop uses to graze his cattle—a plan that leads to a deadly confrontation in which two men will die . . . “Kelton, like fine wine, just keeps getting better and better.” —Tulsa World

Winner - IRDA 2024 Historical Fiction awardShe will risk everything to expose the truth1943 – Bletchley Park, EnglandMae Webster, immersed in the clandestine world of codebreaking at Bletchley Park, is recruited to help unveil a spy who’s on the brink of exposing Britain's most guarded secret: the cracking of the Enigma code. As war rages around her, Mae's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with the enigmatic New Zealand war photographer Jack Knight. Their relationship develops at pace, but tragedy strikes when one of Jack's photographs risks unmasking an elusive double agent.1989 – Berlin, GermanyRachel Talbot, a globetrotting photojournalist, ventures into the heart of a fractured Berlin in search of the Stasi officer whom her beloved grandmother Mae blames for betraying their family. Rachel finds herself entangled in the East German uprising and is irresistibly drawn to a charismatic activist. As the Cold War threatens to boil over, Rachel races to expose a traitor before it’s too late.Perfect for fans of The Rose Code.

A fantastically gripping story of love and betrayal, told with the masterful skill of a passionate storyteller. It kept me riveted until the last page!' BARBARA ERSKINE'Anne O'Brien crosses swathes of time seamlessly. A gorgeous bouquet of a novel. Stunning' CAROL McGRATH'Tremendous and engrossing' NICOLA CORNICKALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR...The Welsh Marches, 1301Strong-willed heiress Johane de Geneville is married to Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old.Soon Johane finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella.Yet when Roger is accused of treason, she is robbed of her freedom and must survive catastrophic events in her fight for justice - with her life, and her children's, hanging in the balance...Will she pay for her husband's mistakes, or will she manage to escape from a terrible fate?Readers love Anne O'Brien:'I was spellbound throughout!' ?????'Vividly real and unforgettable' ?????'Truly captivating' ?????'If you love historical heroines and women battling to survive against all the odds, this is for you!' ?????'Superbly written, a jolly good read!' ?????

This impeccably researched wartime thriller had me gripped from the opening pages – I loved it.' Eliza Graham'A nail-biting read from start to finish … a must for WW2 fiction fans' Tessa HarrisHolland, 1944: Undercover British agent Nancy Callaghan has been given her toughest case yet. A key member of the Dutch resistance has been captured, and Nancy must play the role of a wealthy Nazi to win over a notorious SS officer, Detlef Keller, and gain crucial information.England: Coding expert Tom Lockwood is devastated that the Allies have failed to push back the Nazis, leaving Northern Holland completely cut off from the rest of Europe, and him from his beloved Nancy. Desperate to rescue the love of his life, Tom devises Operation Tulip, a plan to bring Nancy home.But as Nancy infiltrates the Dutch SS, she finds herself catching the eye of an even more senior member of the Party. Is Nancy in too deep, or can Tom reach her before she gets caught?Inspired by the true events of occupied Holland during WW2, don't miss this utterly gripping story of love, bravery and sacrifice.Readers have been gripped by Operation Tulip!'Swift is such a good storyteller … thrilling' ?????'So hard to put down. I was completely immersed in Nancy’s world … will stay with me for a very long time' ?????'The story shows humanity at its best and its worst' ?????'A fantastic work of historical fiction' ?????

Enter a world of myth and magic in Dark Age Wales ...The Lion of Wales series: Love. Magic. Faith. By the autumn of 537 AD, all who are loyal to King Arthur have retreated to a small parcel of land in north Wales. They are surrounded on all sides, heavily outnumbered, and facing near certain defeat.But Myrddin and Nell, two of the king's companions, have a secret that neither has ever been able to face: each has seen that on a cold and snowy day in December, Saxon soldiers sent by Modred will ambush and kill King Arthur. And together, they must decide what they are willing to do, and to sacrifice, to avert that fate.This volume contains first three novels in The Lion of Wales series, published separately elsewhere as: Cold My Heart, The Oaken Door, and Of Men and Dragons.The Last Pendragon Saga: Rhiann knows that demons walk the night. She has been taught to fear them. But from the moment Cade is dragged before her father's throne, beaten and having lost all of his men to her father's treachery, he stirs something inside her that she has never felt before. When Cade is revealed to be not only Arthur's heir but touched by the sidhe, Rhiann must choose between the life she left behind and the one before her--and how much she is willing to risk to follow her heart.This volume contains the first three novels in The Last Pendragon Saga published separately elsewhere as: The Last Pendragon, The Pendragon's Blade, and Song of the Pendragon.

Paris, 1940: Madeline tries to scream, but she can’t breathe. A German soldier is working to free her from the rubble – but if he reaches her, he will find the books hidden beneath her clothes…When the Germans seize Paris, its peaceful streets fill with terror overnight, and nowhere is safe. Desperate to help her friends, Parisian bookseller Madeline Valette turns her bookshop into a sanctuary for those in hiding, but she knows it’s only a matter of time before she’s found out.So when she is asked to join the Resistance and smuggle banned books from Berlin, she accepts, desperate to defy the Nazis. And while she wants to save precious books from destruction, she also hopes her trips to Germany might help her find the last living connection she has to her beloved husband…Because Madeline has received a letter from a German woman called Ada, the mother of her husband’s son. Facing persecution, the Jewish boy is in terrible danger. But where are they now, and can Madeline help them before it’s too late?When Madeline finally finds Ada and the child, she realises Ada is at the mercy of a high-ranking Nazi official and both their lives are now at risk. Can Madeline get them to safety? Or will the unthinkable happen to this innocent child?The second unputdownable novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two women’s bravery in the face of the darkness of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.Readers are loving The Bookseller of Paris:“Outstanding… Found a way into my heart… made me feel a multitude of emotions… Nail-biting… Kept me on the edge of my seat!... I had to keep a box of tissues close by as my eyes were constantly fighting back the tears… Unforgettable… Gorgeous.” Cindy L Spear ?????“Made me cry… Devastating… Gripping… [I had] tears running down my face at the end.” purpleosmondfan“Have the tissues at the ready… Beautiful… Heartbreaking.” French Village Diaries“Phenomenal… Pulled me in at the first page, and didn’t let me go until the end.” Page Turners ?????“Kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning… I knew as soon as I started I wouldn’t be able to put it down.” Vegan Book Blogger ?????“Wow, what a gripping and intense book… Heart-wrenching… An emotional rollercoaster.” annasbook.nook ?????“I had tears in my eyes… beautiful.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“This book had it all… I absolutely devoured this beautiful story… Wonderful.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Immediately pulled me in… Heartbreaking at times, this book will remind you about the power of love.” theliterateleprechaun ?????“Hard to put down and I had several very late nights with it.” Goodreads reviewer“Wonderful… Heartwarming and heartbreaking… A five-star read for sure.” shivar_anne“What. A. Book!... I devoured each book in a single day… will stay with you long after the final page.” NetGalley reviewer“Kept me hooked… Heart-breaking and gripping.” narimread ?????