Vincent Mon Amour
On May 20, 1890, after leaving the asylum in Saint-R矇my in the south of France, the Dutch painter arrived in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, where his brother, Theo, had placed him in the care of Dr. Paul Gachet, well known as physician and patron painters. A frequent guest in the Gachet household, Vincent came to know the doctor's 20-year-old daughter, Marguerite. Was there a romance as she later claimed? What were the true circumstances of the artist's death from a gunshot wound less than three months later? Here, in Jerrine Wire's richly imagined novel, is Marguerite's own vivid account of creative genius and tragic love that will grip the reader through to its shocking conclusion.
The Shield
Travel back in time to 1965, to the tropical capital of the Philippines, Manila. Protagonist Jessica Hernandez runs the busy student newspaper, The Shield. A local detective case pulls her away from her duties, and a scholarly stranger becomes a new friend. The Shield is a fictional story set in a historical past. A tale of time gone by, culture, and people. It is a charming retrospective told through the lens of an empowered female lead character.
The Secret Letter
'Incredible... I was enraptured through every single part of it... Made me feel quite emotional... Fabulous read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars London, 1910. Twenty-one-year-old Esther Watkins would do anything for the Suffragette cause. Imprisoned, force-fed and beaten, she is determined to fight for what she believes is right - no matter what it costs her. With new love Joseph by her side, will she get the better future she dreams of? Kent, 2019. With her marriage in tatters, school teacher Lizzie Armstrong moves to sleepy Elm Heath for a fresh start, and her pupils and the community soon steal her heart. So when the school is threatened with closure Lizzie knows she has to fight, and she looks to the school's founder for inspiration. What makes Esther, born and bred in London, a proud Suffragette, suddenly leave the city and escape to Elm Heath? And when Lizzie uncovers Esther's heartbreaking secret, could it give her the strength she needs to save not just the school, but her new beginning too? A heart-wrenching and uplifting novel for fans of Emily Gunnis, Kathleen McGurl and Kathryn Hughes. Readers LOVE The Secret Letter! 'Love love love this book!' Kathleen McGurl, USA Today bestselling author of The Forgotten Secret 'Pulls you in right away from the first few pages... Hard to put down... I really enjoyed this book.' NetGalley reviewer 'Beautiful and heart-wrenching and so impossible to put down!' NetGalley reviewer 'A great read!... Have tissues handy! I highly recommend!' NetGalley reviewer 'I absolutely adored this book.' NetGalley reviewer 'Amazing book!' NetGalley reviewer 'Perfectly paced and plotted... I soon found myself lost in the characters' world and reluctant to put the book down... Brilliant.' Over the Rainbow Book Blog 'Sucked me in... I had a hard time putting it down.' NetGalley reviewer 'This book honestly has it all... Shocking, heart-warming, funny and superbly researched.' Readers Enjoy Authors' Dreams
Nine to One
It's 1985. It's now been twenty years since the world noticed that nine out of every ten newborns were girls. In that time, the world has changed. As the new ninety percent female generation makes their way into college & starts going to work, they are forcing society to abandon what was once normal in favour of something new.Now the world has to adapt to the fact that this new generation does not have enough men to do the work, to serve in the military, or to take on the traditional roles of husband & father. Society now has to adapt to a world where women are doing most of the work. Where women are becoming the bulk of functioning militaries. Where women are sharing men or forming families without them.With a new generation that's unlike anything that came before, some nations, cultures & societies struggle to adapt to the new normal. Others refuse to adapt & are beginning to break down & fail in the new normal.
The Alfriston Quartet
Elderly retired surgeon, on a holiday in Alfriston, a village in Sussex, finds a first edition of Gray's Anatomy in a second-hand bookshop. He discovers that written in the title page were the signatures of two previous owners. The second owner turned out to be Harry Quatermain who joins the Royal Army Medical Corps. Harry is dispatched to join the brigade at Peshawar where a war waging for control of the Khyber Pass.He then is promoted to brigadier and head of the RAMC in the taking of Jerusalem in 1917. A mortally wounded Arabian soldier dies in Harry's hands but not before he hands over a screw top tube the contents have a message could influence the outcome of the war.He then hides the container and contents leaving a cryptogram for others to decipher it in the future. The rest of the story describes the consequences in Israel, England and Azerbaijan of deciphering the message in the current era.
War Plan Red
Perfect for fans of John le Carr矇 and Robert Ludlum who want character-driven military fiction that explores the human cost of conflict, not just the technology of war.When a U.S. warship shells a coastal Canadian town, the invasion begins.Retired JTF2 operator Jack Juteau has one priority: reach his sixteen-year-old son in Halifax before the Americans seal the island. Infrastructure is down. Communications are dead. What looks like an isolated strike is a coordinated attack he recognizes immediately.Jack's sister Jamie, a seasoned hunter who survived seventeen years in an abusive marriage, is widowed on the first day of the war. Separated in the chaos, Jack believes she is dead and pushes east, using methods that shatter the life he tried to leave behind.Behind enemy lines, Jamie discovers a traitor feeding intelligence to the Americans. She moves to stop the leak at a devastating personal cost. The fortress survives. She might not.What follows is a pulse-pounding race across occupied Nova Scotia as Jack consolidates resistance forces while Jamie fights to stay alive in enemy custody. Both will be forced to confront impossible choices about loyalty, survival, and how far they'll go to protect what matters most.Family loyalty has a body count.
Tell & the Habsburgs - The Lords of the Misty Isle
In the year 1258, two boys vanish from Uri: Wilhelm Urner, the son of a craftsman, and Walter von Wolfenschie?en, heir to a knightly house. On the small Misty Isle in Lake Uri, they seek freedom and find themselves caught up in the turmoil of their times. They are soon joined by Judith ab Dorf, a girl of concealed heritage. Between the towers of B羹rglen, the narrow streets of Altdorf, and the feud between the clans of Uri and Nidwalden unfolds a tale of friendship, betrayal, and buried secrets. From childish defiance grows a destiny that will change Uri forever.
Tell & the Kyburgs - The Treasure of Diegisbalm
In the year 1258, an old parchment leads two boys onto a perilous trail: Wilhelm Urner, the son of a farmer, and Walter von Wolfenschie?en, born of noble blood, uncover the secret of a lost Kyburg treasure. Together with Judith ab Dorf, they embark on a daring adventure just as the feud with the Gruoba knights threatens the valley of Uri. Between the tower of B羹rglen, a mysterious isle on Lake Uri, and a hidden cave at Diegisbalm, friendship, loyalty, and courage are put to the test. What begins as a quest for gold becomes a trial of spirit that will change their lives and the fate of their land forever.
Tell & the Bailiffs - The Arrow That Unbound Freedom
In 1289 the tension in the Forest Cantons reached a breaking point. Wilhelm Gorkeit, crossbow maker from B羹rglen, refuses to obey the bailiff's hat. Out of defiance and a sense of duty arose a conflict that found its height in Altdorf. The shot at the apple, the leap to shore in the storm and the ambush in the Hohle Gasse of K羹ssnacht turned him into a hunted man and a symbol of a new freedom. Between the loss of his homeland, flight into exile and his first steps in Z羹rich unfolds the drama of a man who rose from a farmer's son to a figure of legend, and whose arrow set an entire land in motion.
Tell & the Confederates - Oath and Legacy
In 1291, a new chapter begins in the mountains and cities of the Confederates. After the death of King Rudolf, the old order fractures, and out of betrayal, exile, and secret oaths a league is born. Wilhelm Gorkeit, the crossbow maker of B羹rglen, bears the burden of the Kyburg treasure and the legacy of his family. In Z羹rich he encounters Berta Biberli, whose lineage binds him to old memories and whose courage leads him into the council of the city. Between siege and oath, between love and feud, it is decided whether the name Tell will endure, as the legacy of a deed that kindles hope.
Craig's Nation
Craig's Nation: A Republic Reimagined is a deeply personal work of speculative fiction - a story about a man searching for meaning, and a nation searching for itself. Through Craig's eyes, we witness the quiet frustrations, small victories, and stubborn hopes that shape people living inside imperfect systems.Craig is not a hero in the traditional sense. He is a child who asked too many questions, a student who refused to look away, and an adult who carries the weight of memory and possibility. His journey mirrors the lives of millions who love their countries fiercely, even when those countries struggle to love them back.This edition follows Craig's story - the doubts, the awakenings, the moments that push him to imagine a republic built on dignity, honesty, and belonging. The companion volume explores the full constitutional framework, but here the focus is human: the man behind the ideas, and the lived experiences that shaped them.Set in a fictional republic full of contradictions and beauty, Craig's Nation explores what happens when ordinary people demand more from the systems meant to serve them. In this world, citizens audit their leaders, institutions evolve through tension, and diversity is not a slogan but a lived reality - messy, vibrant, and worth fighting for.Craig represents every unheard voice, every overlooked community, every person who has ever wondered whether things could be different. His story is stitched from memory, loss, resilience, and hope - a reminder that nations are not built by laws alone, but by the people who dare to imagine better.Poetic and reflective, Craig's Nation invites readers to sit with the hard questions: How do we build societies that honour everyone?What must we protect, and what must we let go?Where do we find belonging when the world feels divided?Perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction, cultural reflection, and stories that blend heart with big ideas, this book offers more than a narrative - it offers a moment of recognition.Are you a Craig?You may find more of yourself in these pages than you expect.Learn more at www.olatunde-writes.com
Buffalo Bill & Wild Bill Hickok - The Scout Who Became a Legend
The years 1867 to 1877 marked a defining chapter in the life of Will Cody - better known as Buffalo Bill. As a scout for the U.S. Army, he played a key role in the Indian Wars, earning the respect of generals like Phil Sheridan through courage and skill. At the same time, he cemented his reputation as one of the most accomplished buffalo hunters of his time, supplying railroad crews with meat across the frontier. But Cody's life as a frontiersman was only one side of his story. His early steps into the spotlight began through a collaboration with writer Ned Buntline, whose dramatizations of Cody's exploits brought him to the stages of the East Coast and helped shape his legend in the Wild West.
The Doctors of Ulm and Other Stories
From coal mines to steam locomotives, from African intrigue to the drawing rooms of Paris, Sir Andrew Cook casts twelve colourful tales where historical fact meets the strengths and weaknesses of human nature.Drawing on his experiences as a British industrialist, his fascination for machinery, history and geopolitics, and his insights into human frailties, each story lights up forgotten corners of the 19th and 20th centuries with meticulous detail and wry insight.This expanded third edition features satisfying conclusions, extended narratives, and two new stories-including one risqu矇 yarn blending history, fantasy, and human nature into a thrilling read.
Death of a Kingdom
��The thrilling conclusion in Peter Gibbons's epic action-packed Saxon Warrior series ⚔️ Perfect for the fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell ��️Beornoth's last stand against the tide of history and crushing Viking invasion.1004 AD The fate of a fractured and embattled nation hangs by a thread. Eadric Streona grows in power, controlling an even-weaker King Aethelred the Unready. No man dares to stand to oppose him.King Sweyn Forkbeard of Norway has unleashed his fearless Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall upon England's shores with his eye firmly on the weakened Saxon throne. Can the Vikings unite to conquer the English and claim the crown?Lord Beornoth, the Viking-killer lives on, beset by the ravages of age and tortured by his past, At the Kings bequest he is plunged into the brutal twilight of Saxon rule, where loyalty, courage, and sacrifice are tested on blood-soaked fields.Armies clash and the throne of England becomes the ultimate prize. In the face of a Viking invasion, Beornoth faces his greatest battle in this unflinching fight through the last days of Saxon England.Will Beornoth's courage be enough to defy the storm or will the death of a kingdom be written in the blood of its bravest defenders?If you enjoyed the BBC's King & Conqueror and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom you'll love Beornoth's epic Saxon Warrior adventure.Praise for Peter Gibbons: 'Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain.' - Richard Cullen'A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age. Not a book to be missed.' - Adam Lofthouse'Riveting, page-turning action that shows Arthur growing from a frightened youngster into a confident warlord. A fresh new take on an old legend that readers will find hard to put down.' - Steven A McKay'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty'A gripping tale in which our distant British history is brought to life. A must-read for any Arthurian fan.' - Reader Review'First class. I could not put this book down. Absolutely riveting. Action packed throughout. I eagerly await the next book in the series.' - Reader Review'This was full of battles, violence, politics and is a fresh new take on Arthurian legend. It's the first in a series that's left me hungering for more' - Reader Review
Death of a Kingdom
��The thrilling conclusion in Peter Gibbons's epic action-packed Saxon Warrior series ⚔️ Perfect for the fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell ��️Beornoth's last stand against the tide of history and crushing Viking invasion.1004 AD The fate of a fractured and embattled nation hangs by a thread. Eadric Streona grows in power, controlling an even-weaker King Aethelred the Unready. No man dares to stand to oppose him.King Sweyn Forkbeard of Norway has unleashed his fearless Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall upon England's shores with his eye firmly on the weakened Saxon throne. Can the Vikings unite to conquer the English and claim the crown?Lord Beornoth, the Viking-killer lives on, beset by the ravages of age and tortured by his past, At the Kings bequest he is plunged into the brutal twilight of Saxon rule, where loyalty, courage, and sacrifice are tested on blood-soaked fields.Armies clash and the throne of England becomes the ultimate prize. In the face of a Viking invasion, Beornoth faces his greatest battle in this unflinching fight through the last days of Saxon England.Will Beornoth's courage be enough to defy the storm or will the death of a kingdom be written in the blood of its bravest defenders?If you enjoyed the BBC's King & Conqueror and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom you'll love Beornoth's epic Saxon Warrior adventure.Praise for Peter Gibbons: 'Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain.' - Richard Cullen'A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age. Not a book to be missed.' - Adam Lofthouse'Riveting, page-turning action that shows Arthur growing from a frightened youngster into a confident warlord. A fresh new take on an old legend that readers will find hard to put down.' - Steven A McKay'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty'A gripping tale in which our distant British history is brought to life. A must-read for any Arthurian fan.' - Reader Review'First class. I could not put this book down. Absolutely riveting. Action packed throughout. I eagerly await the next book in the series.' - Reader Review'This was full of battles, violence, politics and is a fresh new take on Arthurian legend. It's the first in a series that's left me hungering for more' - Reader Review
Death of a Kingdom
��The thrilling conclusion in Peter Gibbons's epic action-packed Saxon Warrior series ⚔️ Perfect for the fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell ��️Beornoth's last stand against the tide of history and crushing Viking invasion.1004 AD The fate of a fractured and embattled nation hangs by a thread. Eadric Streona grows in power, controlling an even-weaker King Aethelred the Unready. No man dares to stand to oppose him.King Sweyn Forkbeard of Norway has unleashed his fearless Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall upon England's shores with his eye firmly on the weakened Saxon throne. Can the Vikings unite to conquer the English and claim the crown?Lord Beornoth, the Viking-killer lives on, beset by the ravages of age and tortured by his past, At the Kings bequest he is plunged into the brutal twilight of Saxon rule, where loyalty, courage, and sacrifice are tested on blood-soaked fields.Armies clash and the throne of England becomes the ultimate prize. In the face of a Viking invasion, Beornoth faces his greatest battle in this unflinching fight through the last days of Saxon England.Will Beornoth's courage be enough to defy the storm or will the death of a kingdom be written in the blood of its bravest defenders?If you enjoyed the BBC's King & Conqueror and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom you'll love Beornoth's epic Saxon Warrior adventure.Praise for Peter Gibbons: 'Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain.' - Richard Cullen'A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age. Not a book to be missed.' - Adam Lofthouse'Riveting, page-turning action that shows Arthur growing from a frightened youngster into a confident warlord. A fresh new take on an old legend that readers will find hard to put down.' - Steven A McKay'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty'A gripping tale in which our distant British history is brought to life. A must-read for any Arthurian fan.' - Reader Review'First class. I could not put this book down. Absolutely riveting. Action packed throughout. I eagerly await the next book in the series.' - Reader Review'This was full of battles, violence, politics and is a fresh new take on Arthurian legend. It's the first in a series that's left me hungering for more' - Reader Review
Clear Eyes
Sailing into the unknown. Returning with the unimaginable. Thursday, September 6, 1492: Christopher Columbus weighs anchor from La Gomera in the Canary Islands. He plans to reach Cipango-Japan-in about three weeks. He brings along a servant: Totio-Clear Eyes, a Canary Island native.Five harrowing weeks later: Columbus wades ashore on an island in what he believes to be the Indies. Two worlds will never be the same.Peter Wibaux, author of the award-winning novel The India Road, portrays Columbus's voyage of discovery in a new light. It begins with a torrid affair between the admiral and Countess Beatriz de Bobadilla: La Cazadora-the Huntress. It leads to brutal conquest in the Caribbean as Columbus's men inflict misery and death on the indigenous Taino people in their relentless search for the riches of Asia. And Totio must choose between loyalty to his master and love for Anda, a beautiful Taino girl.A corrupt pope, a seductive courtesan, and the cruelty of the conquistadors punctuate this story, fact-based and researched in libraries on both sides of the Atlantic. Spices are what Columbus hopes to find, but will the expedition return with more than it bargained for?
The Alchemist's Secret
A totally unmissable, spellbinding, historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Amanda Geard and Elena Collins. Brand new from the bestselling author of THE HOUSE OF THE WITCH.
The Alchemist's Secret
A totally unmissable, spellbinding, historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Amanda Geard and Elena Collins. Brand new from the bestselling author of THE HOUSE OF THE WITCH.
The Alchemist's Secret
A totally unmissable, spellbinding, historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Amanda Geard and Elena Collins. Brand new from the bestselling author of THE HOUSE OF THE WITCH.
Buffalo Bill & George Custer - Between the Front Lines of the West
William Cody - better known as Buffalo Bill - fights his way through the treacherous landscapes of the American West during the Civil War and the Indian Wars. From a daring Pony Express rider, he becomes a fearless army scout, navigating hostile lines, Indian raids, and ruthless highwaymen with courage and cunning. But challenges are not only lurking on the battlefield: Will's path is marked by personal loss, bitter setbacks, and an unshakable determination to build a better future for himself and his family. This novel tells the gripping story of a young man who, caught between war and peace, became a legend.
Now I Lay Me Down to Keep
Set against the turbulent backdrop of war and the unforgiving sea, Now I Lay Me Down to Keep weaves together two gripping tales of duty, survival, and the unbreakable bonds of family. In 1857, the USS East Manhattan sails from Panama to New York, carrying gold miners, their fortunes, and a secret cargo under the watchful eye of Captain Lewis Sunter, while young officer cadet, Matthew Taget, uncovers unsettling truths aboard ship, truths that will echo as far as the northern reaches of Sweden.A century later in the 1940s, Florida, seven-year-old, Joel Taget, learns a harsh lesson about trust from his stoic father, Bill, as the shadow of World War II looms over their small town. From the treacherous waters of the Caribbean to the quiet struggles of a post-war family, this sweeping saga explores the sacrifices made for love, loyalty, and legacy, where every decision could mean life or death, and the past echoes relentlessly into the future.
The Alchemist's Secret
A totally unmissable, spellbinding, historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Amanda Geard and Elena Collins. Brand new from the bestselling author of THE HOUSE OF THE WITCH.
Songs of Expectation
This novel is inspired by a true story.London, 1881, and another party of child migrants sets sail for Canada, leaving behind all they know in search of a new life. Taken from the slums and workhouses of Britain, they are set to work as labourers and servants, building a nation in a foreign land. Among them is Mary Oliver, desperate to fulfil a promise she made to her dying father; Arthur Dilkes, to whom emigration is just another adventure; Sam Barney, who longs for a new family to replace the one he has lost; Margaret Walsh, who cannot forget the father she has left behind; and Lily, who does not even have a surname to call her own. All are unprepared for the prejudice and hostility they will face, and the obstacles they must overcome. All struggle to escape their pasts.Presiding over them and countless others is Alice Hamilton, obsessed with making her mark in a man's world, whose mission to 'save' these children is called into question by a series of tragic events.A story of heartbreak and courage, Songs of Expectation shines a light on a shameful chapter in British history.
Death of a Kingdom
��The thrilling conclusion in Peter Gibbons's epic action-packed Saxon Warrior series ⚔️ Perfect for the fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell ��️Beornoth's last stand against the tide of history and crushing Viking invasion.1004 AD The fate of a fractured and embattled nation hangs by a thread. Eadric Streona grows in power, controlling an even-weaker King Aethelred the Unready. No man dares to stand to oppose him.King Sweyn Forkbeard of Norway has unleashed his fearless Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall upon England's shores with his eye firmly on the weakened Saxon throne. Can the Vikings unite to conquer the English and claim the crown?Lord Beornoth, the Viking-killer lives on, beset by the ravages of age and tortured by his past, At the Kings bequest he is plunged into the brutal twilight of Saxon rule, where loyalty, courage, and sacrifice are tested on blood-soaked fields.Armies clash and the throne of England becomes the ultimate prize. In the face of a Viking invasion, Beornoth faces his greatest battle in this unflinching fight through the last days of Saxon England.Will Beornoth's courage be enough to defy the storm or will the death of a kingdom be written in the blood of its bravest defenders?If you enjoyed the BBC's King & Conqueror and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom you'll love Beornoth's epic Saxon Warrior adventure.Praise for Peter Gibbons: 'Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain.' - Richard Cullen'A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age. Not a book to be missed.' - Adam Lofthouse'Riveting, page-turning action that shows Arthur growing from a frightened youngster into a confident warlord. A fresh new take on an old legend that readers will find hard to put down.' - Steven A McKay'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty'A gripping tale in which our distant British history is brought to life. A must-read for any Arthurian fan.' - Reader Review'First class. I could not put this book down. Absolutely riveting. Action packed throughout. I eagerly await the next book in the series.' - Reader Review'This was full of battles, violence, politics and is a fresh new take on Arthurian legend. It's the first in a series that's left me hungering for more' - Reader Review
Queen of Turan
In the heart of 15th-century Samarkand, where jeweled gardens bloom under the scorching sun and the winds whisper tales of conquest, one woman's fate will shape the destiny of empires. Queen of Turan follows the journey of Ogo Begi, a princess bound by duty yet driven by a fierce will, as she navigates the glittering yet perilous court of Amir Temur's heirs. Amid lavish palaces and the intoxicating beauty of the Bibi Khanim Mosque, alliances are fragile, betrayals run deep, and love becomes both a weapon and a weakness. Torn between loyalty to her lineage and the call of her own heart, Ogo Begi must master the art of survival in a world where a single misstep can cost a throne-or a life. Sweeping, romantic, and rich with history, Queen of Turan is an unforgettable tale of ambition, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of a queen.
Infant Emperor (Ponniyin Selvan Book 6)
PART SIX OF A SCINTILLATING NEW TRANSLATION OF THE CLASSIC TAMIL NOVEL.The storm has passed-but the shadows have only deepened. Grief sweeps through Chozha Naadu and the whispers of intrigue grow louder.Where is Prince Arulmozhi Varman? Is he truly dead?As the search for the prince continues, a new mystery rises: an infant of unknown origin, speaking in riddles that chill the bravest hearts. 'The fish will eat the tiger, ' he says-what omen hides within those words? Meanwhile, in the royal court, Madurantaka Devar presses his claim to the throne, even as his mother, the pious and noble Sembiyan Mahadevi, stands firmly against him. What secrets from her past bind her silence-and could they unravel the very foundations of the Chozha dynasty?As long-buried truths come to light, alliances will crumble and faith will falter. And through it all, one question will remain: Who-or what-can break the web of treachery tightening around Chozha Naadu?About the Author'Kalki' is the pen name of Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (1899-1954), whose career in writing and journalism began as activism during the struggle for Indian independence. He served as editor of the popular Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan before launching Kalki.About the TranslatorNandini Krishnan is the author of Hitched: The Modern Woman and Arranged Marriage and Invisible Men: Inside India's Transmasculine Networks. She has translated two of Perumal Murugan's works into English: Estuary and Four Strokes of Luck. She was shortlisted for the PEN Presents translation prize 2022 and the Ali Jawad Zaidi Memorial Prize for translation from Urdu 2022. She is an alumna of the Writer's Bloc playwrights' workshop by the Royal Court Theatre, London. Her novel-in-manuscript was a winner of the Caravan Writers of India Festival contest and showcased at the Writers of the World Festival, Paris, 2014.
Alex / Heraclius
From the royal palaces and fortified walls of medieval Constantinople to the distant banks of the Northern Danube beyond the Balkans, and 2,000 miles northwest to the landscapes of East Norfolk, England, this story follows the intertwined lives of two families. One belongs to the royal lineage of ancient Constantinople, while the other, in mid-twentieth-century England, lives in the dazzling era of the machine age. In the latter, Alex and his brother Henry experience the world as wealthy yet rugged peasants, surrounded by the marvels of modern technology - cars, motorbikes, telephones, tanks, radios, record players, trains, and jets. Their lives are observed from afar by Heraclius and his brother Philip, who see a world of peaceful apple, pear, and corn harvesting. Meanwhile, Alex and Henry look upon the past as an age of rigorous Greek science, mathematics, and the brilliant, can-do spirit of Roman-Greek engineering and warfare. One world has emerged from years of brutal war and survival; the other seems destined to endure such struggles every decade. Their realities shape them in different ways - Alex rides, works, dances with girls, and goes to school, while Heraclius devotes himself to military training, strategy, and nocturnal rituals of light. In Alex's world, a family legend speaks of a long-lost prince from the East whose bloodline merged with their own. At the same time, Heraclius' twin brother receives a mysterious visitor in his dreams - one who speaks to Alex across the centuries. As Alex becomes increasingly preoccupied with these visions, his family first regards it with humour, but their amusement soon turns to concern, as his distraction grows ever more noticeable to his friends, family, and especially his parents.
The Wise Traveller
"A JOURNEY OF WISDOM BEYOND KINGDOMS AND TIME" As King David's reign nears its end, his eldest son, Joseph, is destined to inherit the throne, while his younger brother, Raymond, devotes himself to understanding the villagers-walking among them, listening to their struggles and hopes, and earning their trust. When a black raven appears before the king, he takes it as an omen of death and decides to divide his kingdom between his two sons. Aware that such a decision may cause conflict, Raymond-though wiser and more suited to rule-humbly asks that Joseph reign alone. Following King David's passing, a vivid dream inspires Raymond to leave the palace behind and embark on a journey of enlightenment. Guided by compassion, courage, and reason, he dedicates his life to the poor and powerless, mediating disputes and teaching through example. In doing so, he discovers that true leadership lies not in power, but in empathy and understanding. The Wise Traveller is a timeless fable about virtue, humility, and the transformative power of wisdom.
Interrupted Lives
This is a story of laughter and compassion, hunger, sorrow and love, told from the perspective of a young girl set in Hull during the Second World War. Young Brenda lives with her mother, two sisters, and grandmother while her father and uncle fight overseas. Surviving on meagre war pensions, the family clings to hope. When air raids threaten Hull, Brenda's mother moves them to Staddlethorpe, a quiet hamlet twelve miles away. There, Brenda discovers the wonders of the countryside. She befriends Jack, a farm boy who introduces her to chickens, pigs, duck ponds, turnip fields, and orchards. Through their adventures, Brenda develops a lifelong love of nature that will forever shape her. As the war ends, England rejoices-but for Brenda's family, victory is bittersweet. Her father returns home, his health broken, his body trembling.
The Wise Traveller
"A JOURNEY OF WISDOM BEYOND KINGDOMS AND TIME" As King David's reign nears its end, his eldest son, Joseph, is destined to inherit the throne, while his younger brother, Raymond, devotes himself to understanding the villagers-walking among them, listening to their struggles and hopes, and earning their trust. When a black raven appears before the king, he takes it as an omen of death and decides to divide his kingdom between his two sons. Aware that such a decision may cause conflict, Raymond-though wiser and more suited to rule-humbly asks that Joseph reign alone. Following King David's passing, a vivid dream inspires Raymond to leave the palace behind and embark on a journey of enlightenment. Guided by compassion, courage, and reason, he dedicates his life to the poor and powerless, mediating disputes and teaching through example. In doing so, he discovers that true leadership lies not in power, but in empathy and understanding. The Wise Traveller is a timeless fable about virtue, humility, and the transformative power of wisdom.
Safehouse
Safehouse is a literary political novel set in the shadowlands of the Cold War, the Troubles, and Britain's uneasy moral compromises.In 1963, Adrienne is a brilliant and influential international relations expert, advising both the UK and US governments. Her intellectual authority masks a profound emotional distance at home, where her young son Daniel grows up isolated, vulnerable, and increasingly unsafe. At boarding school, he becomes the target of cruelty shaped by prejudice and neglect.Elsewhere in London, Eleanor, a depressive university lecturer grieving a violent loss, is quietly drawn into the orbit of MI5. Asked to observe a charismatic Irishman suspected of IRA involvement, she finds herself entangled in a relationship where love, loyalty, and deception blur.As Daniel's life intersects with Eleanor's world, private griefs collide with political violence, and acts of protection come at an unbearable cost. Safehouse explores betrayal and belonging, motherhood and moral blindness, and the damage done when ideology overrides human responsibility.Taut, compassionate, and unsettling, Safehouse asks what safety really means - and who pays the price for it.
The Heart of Rahab
In the fortified city of Jericho, where power and privilege dictate survival, Rahab has spent her life enduring a world that has given her no choice. Sold into servitude at a young age, she has learned to navigate the treacherous streets, observing the powerful and the corrupt, all while longing for something beyond the life forced upon her. She has seen the cruelty of men, the unrelenting hunger of the city's gods, and the price women like her must pay to survive. The rumors of an impending army begin to shake the very roots of Jericho. The God of the Israelites-who drained the Red Sea and obliterated great kings-had set out towards the city with his people, ready to march into the city that was deemed to be theirs. While the inhabitants of Jericho were terrified, Rahab felt an inkling that something extraordinary was about to unfold. Then, in the dead of night, two Israelite spies arrive at her doorstep. Faced with an impossible choice, Rahab must decide: turn them in and secure her place in Jericho, or risk everything- her safety, her home, even her life-for a chance at something greater. In that moment, she places her faith in the unknown, in a God she has never met but has always longed for.
The Madness of Moll Dyer
Madness can follow you anywhere...The only happiness for the Dyer household during the brittle Devon winter of 1634 is the birth of Mary Margaret "Moll" Dyer.Adored by her dada, mama, and granda, love is the only thing in abundance in Moll's life. Her bright tresses and sparkling green eyes are a reminder of warmth but a promise of trouble, even while her Catholic heritage makes Moll an endless target for the religious persecution sweeping England. With her life pierced with taunts, accusations, and grinding poverty, Moll escapes by accepting an indentured servitude contract on a Caribbean sugar plantation. But her fellow servants are suspicious of the red-haired "witch" who seems to curry favor with the plantation's mistress.When a rebellion forces Moll off the island plantation and to the burgeoning Maryland colony, she believes she has finally found peace and security. But she struggles to establish herself as a respectable innkeeper, and when someone close to her is accused of witchcraft, madness threatens to engulf Moll.Facing betrayal by personal enemies and mounting accusations by authorities of wrongdoing, Moll fights to maintain her independence...and her life. But the new colony might just be Moll's undoing.
Nowhere People
About the BookFROM THE WRITER OF THERE'S GUNPOWDER IN THE AIR AND IMAAN. Nowhere People chronicles the lives of people living in squatter settlements. They are there and not there. Some have fathers, but no mothers. Some have mothers, but no fathers. And some have neither. And then, some have both, but who are absent from their lives.As if they live only to perish one day. Their only occupation is to somehow stay alive. Some drive rickshaws, some run errands, some collect scrap, some wash glasses at a hooch shop, and some scale fish at the fish market.Many uprooted, penniless, vulnerable people, like rickshaw driver Nobo and his friends, live at the Jadavpur station. It is on this heartless soil that delicate saplings spring sometimes.Nobo's life takes an unexpected turn when he spots an infant abandoned at the station. Although his friends occasionally lend a hand, it falls to Nobo to take care of the baby.This is Nobo's story.About the AuthorManoranjan Byapari writes in Bengali. Some of his important works include Chhera Chhera Jibon, Ittibrite Chandal Jibon and the Chandal Jibon Trilogy. He taught himself to read and write at the age of twenty-four when he was in prison. He has worked as a rickshaw-puller, a sweeper and a porter. Until 2018, he was working as a cook at the Hellen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind in West Bengal.In 2018, the English translation of his memoir, Ittibrite Chandal Jibon (Interrogating My Chandal Life), received the Hindu Prize for non-fiction. In 2019, he was awarded the Gateway Lit Fest Writer of the Year Prize. Also, the English translation of his novel Batashe Baruder Gandha (There's Gunpowder in the Air) was shortlisted for the JCB Prize 2019, the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019, the Crossword Prize 2019 and the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Prize 2020.
Lone Pine
More bold than wise, Johnny Miller and Charlie Turner leave Missouri for San Francisco in 1856, quickly viewing plains country as desolate. Conflicts faced by immigrants, discarded possessions, and graves along the trails shake their confidence, but they are buoyed by the optimism of the immigrants, who anticipate a better life at their destination. After finally reaching the Sierra Nevada Mountains, they encounter their first taste of western lawlessness. Although disturbed by the incident, they arrive on the Pacific Coast at last and find this new land appealing. After working in San Francisco for five years, and after saving the life of a Mexican stranger, the three of them help drive cattle back across the Sierras to Virginia City. They decide to settle in the then sparsely populated Owens Valley on the eastern side of the Sierras. Unfortunately, they are unprepared for Indian conflicts and the violence of mining towns. Clashes with Indians were not as extensive as in other parts of the country, but they were just as brutal and uncompromising. While adapting to their new home, the Civil War rages, resulting in constant worry about the safety of their respective families back east. When the war ends, tragedy in the valley and in Missouri sends Johnny home twice, but he returns to the valley. Anticipating only discomfort and hard work, ordeals east and west of the country control their fate and the fate of their families.
Boone & Killbuck - The Traitor of Mingo Bottom
In 1782, frontiersmen Daniel Boone and John Killbuck are faced with an almost impossible mission: they must protect the Zane siblings - Silas, Elizabeth, and Isaac - along with Isaac's wife, Myeerah, from enemy warriors near the Monongahela River. After surviving countless dangers and reaching Fort Pitt, they continue their journey down the Ohio River to Mingo Bottom. The Traitor of Mingo Bottom is a gripping historical novel that draws readers deep into the American frontier: a world shaped by courage and betrayal, where only the strong survived, and the story of a young nation was forged.
Boone & Killbuck - The Lords of Maysville
Kentucky, 1798/1799. In the frontier of the young state, an old friendship begins to falter, and the order that holds the new America together starts to crack. Daniel Boone, John Killbuck, and Isaac Zane fall under suspicion by the Marshalls, an influential family that rules Maysville. The charge: secret gold theft on their land. The response: expulsion, accusation, mistrust. A rumor grows into open conflict. Between law and arbitrariness, between loyalty and ambition, more is at stake than property and honor - it is the future of an entire community. Boone & Killbuck - The Lords of Maysville tells of resilience, loss, and the search for justice in a world that has not yet found its peace.
