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  No Name Volume 1

  Wilkie Collins

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  In No Name Volume 1 , Wilkie Collins introduces a gripping tale of identity, inheritance, and social injustice. After their father’s death, Magdalen and Norah Vanstone discover they are illegitimate and thus denied their rightful inheritance. Determined to reclaim what is theirs, Magdalen, the more resourceful sister, devises a daring plan to expose the deceit surrounding their birth. As they navigate a world that rejects them, alliances are formed and secrets unravel. This volume sets the stage for a complex narrative exploring themes of morality, class disparity, and the resilience of those cast out by society. Through twists and intrigue, Collins crafts a compelling story of survival and justice.

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  The Girl Without a Voice

  Sandra J. Paul

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  Set in the fall of 1980, isolated mute Alice comes upon a startling discovery that her father may be a serial killer . . . A sharp listen for lovers of true crime and Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. 
   
   
   
  Born mute, twenty-two year-old Alice has never known a normal life. Kept from the outside world by her cruel mother and overbearing father, her only friend is her neighbor Hailey with whom she communicates through sign language. 
   
   
   
  When Alice's father is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Alice must attend and care for him, all the while listening to his feverish drug-induced ramblings. That is until, in his final days, he reveals something Alice never expected. He confesses to murdering several women. 
   
   
   
  Shocked and disbelieving, Alice confides in Hailey. Together, they vow to find the truth and decide to journey her father's old routes as a travelling salesman. A pattern begins to emerge, connecting him to various missing women, before the pair discovers the real reason why Alice lost her ability to speak. And how she is at the center of her father's crimes . . .

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  Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:...

  Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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  "Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful." 
  Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, creates a living creature from body parts, only to be horrified by his monstrous creation. Rejected by society and seeking vengeance, the creature embarks on a path of destruction. 
  This classic novel explores themes of ambition, isolation, and the ethical limits of scientific exploration, delving into the darker sides of human nature and the consequences of playing God. 
  "I was the slave, not the master, of an impulse which I detested, yet could not disobey."

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  The unredeemed

  Marco Avonto

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  A gripping, noir-style novel set in a small, provincial town in Italy. The story unfolds across two pivotal moments in time — 1997 and 2017 — and explores the brutal consequences of secrets, guilt, and the desire for redemption.
  
  Through sharp characterization and a compelling depiction of rural Italy, Avonto delivers a hard‑hitting story about the nature of guilt and the faint hope of atonement. The Unredeemed is a novel that lingers long after the final page.

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  Wordsworth Key The: A new...

  Julia Golding

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  'A twisting, well-paced whodunit alongside the central couple’s scandalous unmarried-yet-living-together relationship. If it were a TV series it might be called ‘Decorum and Sass’. I’d watch it.' Historical Novel Society  
  'Exceptionally written … another riveting read filled with wit, wisdom and wonder. An unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' Cindy L. Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  1812 The Lake District 
  Despite their attempts to keep their forbidden romance away from the disapproving eyes of society, Dr Jacob Sandys and his lover, the actress Dora Fitz-Pennington, find themselves drawn into the scandals of the British elite once more when William Wordsworth’s prized notebook of unpublished poems goes missing. 
  When news arrives of a disturbing murder in London – a body pulled from the Thames with a shepherd’s crook wedged in the victim’s mouth – Dora and Jacob are compelled to investigate. 
  What links a poet's stolen treasure to a high-society murder? And will Dora and Jacob's love weather the storm, or will dark secrets doom their happiness?Readers love The Wordsworth Key: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once again Julia Golding delivers a first class, intelligent, layered, unforgettable regency mystery that sparkles with originality' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, this is a must-read! 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another brilliant, enthralling mystery following Dora and Jacob. I adored the witty romantic scenes and I hope to read more from this series' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page, I was HOOKED and I barely put the book down while I read it' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gentle Readers, this story is a delight' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series is becoming a guilty pleasure for me. Can't wait for more' 
  The Wordsworth Key, the latest novel by Julia Golding, is a thrilling sequel that follows the journey of Dora and Jacob, the amateur sleuths. As they investigate a high-society murder and a poet's stolen treasure, their secret love story unfolds, making this detective novel a top pick for the readers. 
  For fans of Joan Aiken (The Girl from Paris), Grace Burrowes (The Last True Gentleman), Eva Ibbotson (The Morning Gift), and Maz Evans (Over My Dead Body). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  Dream Women

  Wilkie Collins

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  Dream Woman is a gripping short novel by Wilkie Collins that blends psychological suspense, mystery, and the supernatural into a tense and unforgettable narrative. First published in 1874, the story showcases Collins's mastery of atmosphere and his ability to explore fear not as fantasy, but as a powerful force rooted in the human mind.
  
  The tale follows Isaac Scatcherd, a man haunted by a recurring dream of a woman whose presence fills him with terror. Unlike ordinary nightmares, this vision feels disturbingly real—so real that Isaac becomes convinced the woman exists beyond his dreams. As events unfold, the line between imagination and reality begins to blur, leading to a chilling confrontation that raises questions about fate, obsession, and the hidden dangers of the unconscious mind.
  
  With spare, controlled prose and mounting tension, Collins examines themes of psychological trauma, guilt, destiny, and the power of premonition. The story reflects Victorian anxieties about mental health and the limits of rational explanation, making it both unsettling and intellectually compelling.
  
  Dream Woman stands as a classic example of Collins's short fiction at its finest—dark, suspenseful, and psychologically rich. It remains essential reading for fans of Victorian mystery, Gothic fiction, and early psychological thrillers, offering a haunting reminder that the most frightening enemies may exist within ourselves.

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