When Isobel Gamble meets a young Nathaniel Hawthorne, the two are instantly drawn to each other: he is a man haunted by his ancestors, who sent innocent women to the gallows – while she is an unusually gifted needleworker, troubled by her own strange talents… Continue reading Book Review: Hester
1412. France is mired in a losing war against England. Its people are starving. Its king is in hiding. From this chaos emerges a teenage girl who will turn the tide of battle and lead the French to victory… Continue reading Book Review: Joan
Several years after fighting on the Eastern front, two sisters find themselves deep in the mire of conflicts shaping a new world order in 1947 Berlin. Continue reading Book Review: The Soviet Sisters
When Nella feels a strange prickling sensation on the back of her neck, she wonders if the miniaturist has returned for her… Continue reading Book Review: The House of Fortune
Victorian society does not look kindly on love between a gentleman and a Romani girl. When Edward faces being cut off by his family, he makes a decision with horrifying consequences. Continue reading Book Review: The Bone Flower
In 1887, young Nellie Bly sets out for New York and a career in journalism, determined to make her way as a serious reporter, whatever that may take. Continue reading Book Review: Madwoman
Seeking refuge from her own crisis, Ava discovers a chain of kindnesses, lies and betrayals – with one woman at the centre of it all… Continue reading Book Review: That Green Eyed Girl
Built on the foundations of an old convent, Begars moves and sings with the biting wind. There are dark places in the hidden tunnels beneath Begars. And they will not give up their secrets easily… Continue reading Book Review: Begars Abbey
Lotta Rae is a young working-class woman who is viciously attacked by a wealthy gentleman. Lotta’s family are firm believers in justice, so Lotta makes the brave decision to testify in court against her attacker. The guardians of justice support her, or so it seems… Continue reading Book Review: The Trial of Lotta Rae
A thousand unwanted children live in The Homes, a village of orphans on the outskirts of Glasgow. Lesley was six before she learned that most children live with their parents. Continue reading Book Review: The Homes
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