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  River of Destiny: An...

  Barbara Erskine

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  From the bestselling author of Time’s Legacy and Lady of Hay comes a thrilling new novel, River of Destiny, an epic story that spans Anglo Saxon Britain, Victorian Suffolk and the present day. 
  Perfect for fans of Kate Mosse’s Labyrinth. 
  On the banks of the River Deben in Suffolk are ancient barns dating back to Anglo Saxon times – within these walls lie secrets that have been buried for centuries. 
  New arrivals Zoe and Ken move into one of the converted barns, ready to start a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. To the outside world they seem happy, but they are growing further apart by the day. Meanwhile the strange presence Zoe feels within their home and the ghostly shapes she sees through the cloying mists on the river are getting harder to ignore. 
  Nearby, farmers are ploughing the land beside the river and human bones are found. Are they linked to the Victorian tragedy the locals whisper about? The secret of the grassy mound has remained untouched through history, but now that it’s been disturbed, will there be devastating consequences? 
  Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine: 
  ‘Atmospheric’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Enthralling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I loved every minute’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A joy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Captivating and engrossing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Barbara Erskine's River of Destiny is a Sunday Times bestselling book that masterfully intertwines historical and supernatural elements, making it a top pick for fans of fantasy thrillers. This captivating and engrossing novel is a testament to Erskine's storytelling skill. 
  For fans of Christina Courtenay (Shadows in the Spring), Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters), Santa Montefiore (The Kiss), Elena Collins (The Wicked Lady), and Paula Brackston (The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish).

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  Through the Snow Globe

  Annie Rains

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  It’s a Wonderful Life meets Groundhog Day in USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains’s new novel, as a woman dangerously close to losing it all receives an unexpected Christmas gift that prompts a surprising journey of self-discovery  
  … and another chance at happiness.  
   
  Diana Merriman, a physical therapist, is probably the only person in the small town of Snow Haven, North Carolina, who isn’t looking forward to Christmas. It’s been three weeks since her fiancé Linus was critically injured when a car hit him as he biked home from the toy store he owns and manages. Watching him open  
  his eyes is the only gift she wants, but she can’t help losing a little more hope every day.  
   
  But an unexpected visit from a friendly neighbor and finding a snow globe of Snow Haven—a gift Linus had hidden in the closet—the night before Christmas Eve changes things in ways Diana never would have imagined. Because on Christmas Eve Diana wakes up to find that it’s not—Christmas Eve, that is. Instead, it’s  
  somehow December 4 all over again, the day Linus got hurt, and as mystified as Diana is, she immediately starts a plan to save her partner from his fate.  
   
  Nothing is that simple, of course. Instead of a single repeat of that day, Diana finds herself in an endless loop of December 4, experiencing every possible variation of events. Along the way, she uncovers startling truths about herself, her relationship, and even her career that illustrate the ways she’s retreated from her 
  life—and in the face of life’s slights and outright blows, from her deepest feelings.  
   
  Suddenly hope is second only to joy as Diana opens her heart to the people she loves in every way she can.

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  The Pick-Pocket Orphans - A...

  Lindsey Hutchinson

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  The TOP TEN bestselling Queen of Black Country sagas is back with a heart-breaking tale of friendship, families and survival against the odds. 
  Thirteen-year-old Alice Truelove can’t take another day of her father’s cruelty. 
  Better a life on the streets than being constantly blamed for her mother’s sad death, or that’s what Alice thinks as she packs up her meagre possessions. But fending for herself in the Black Country town of Wednesbury is not as easy as she expected, and it soon hits her that without help she will quickly be hungry and cold. 
  Bertram Jordan, or BJ to his friends, became an orphan much too young after his parents were stolen away by influenza. Growing up on the streets has not been easy, but BJ has learnt to survive, and when he meets Alice, alone and desperate, he’s happy to take her under his wing. 
  As Alice learns the tricks of the pick-pocketer, the best ways to charm the stallholders on the market and the skills to get by, the two children become firm friends. So, when BJ makes a fatal mistake, Alice can’t bear the thought that she might lose her only friend – forever… 
  A heartbreaking novel that will keep you turning the pages long into the night. Perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews. 
  Readers love Lindsey Hutchinson: 
  ‘I love this author’s books. Another triumph with lots of twists in the lives of the families. Love, death, great happiness and sadness, even a few murders thrown in’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘Yet another brilliant book by Lindsey Hutchinson. A great storyline and a good page turner. Loved every minute reading it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘I didn't want it to end, I have never been disappointed with Lindsey Hutchinson. Can't wait for her next one’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘There is so much happening in this book that every single chapter is an absolute page turner. Lindsey Hutchinson is such a wonderful story teller as she reels you right in from the very first chapter’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘This book was superb, gripping, heart breaking. I love these two characters in their own role right up to the ending, but I certainly wouldn't like to cross Clarice, she is one psycho woman that wont stop at nothing to get revenge. Readers are going to love this read and it's one of my favourites from this author’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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  The Mortal Immortal

  Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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  “To live forever... and long for death.” 
  What begins as a desperate act of heartbreak turns into an eternal sentence in this haunting short tale by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the famed author of Frankenstein. When young Winzy drinks a mysterious elixir meant to cure the torment of love, he unwittingly trades fleeting pain for everlasting regret. 
  Blessed—or cursed—with youth that never fades, Winzy watches the world age around him. Love, joy, grief, and time twist into a tragic knot of memories as centuries slip by and those he cherishes wither and pass. 
  The Mortal Immortal is a chilling meditation on desire, mortality, and the heavy burden of immortality. In a world where everything changes but him, Winzy’s greatest question remains unanswered: Is he truly immortal… or merely doomed to wait for death forever? 
  Narrated with intimate melancholy by Christopher Mireider, this gothic classic remains as resonant today as when it was first penned.

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  Circus Maximus - Final Justice -...

  Christopher Allen

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  Circus Maximus, Final Justice is a historical fiction epic set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius (42 CE). The story reimagines the classic Ben-Hur narrative with an Egyptian female protagonist facing the son of the infamous Emperor Caligula in a climactic chariot race that becomes a symbol of justice versus oppression. 
  Main Characters 
  Khaemwaset is an 18-year-old Egyptian woman from Alexandria, daughter of master charioteer Amenhotep and priestess Nefertiti. Raised in a family renowned for their horse-training expertise, she possesses an almost mystical connection with horses and exceptional racing skills. Her life is shattered when Roman forces raid her family's compound under false pretenses of sedition, killing her parents and enslaving her. 
  Marcus Caligula Germanicus, the fictional 25-year-old son of Emperor Caligula, embodies Roman arrogance and entitlement. Cruel, intelligent, and obsessed with proving his imperial worthiness, he views Khaemwaset's skills as a threat to Roman superiority and challenges her to a race to demonstrate the natural dominance of Roman blood over conquered peoples. 
  Plot Summary 
  The story begins in Alexandria, where Khaemwaset learns chariot racing from her father while her mother serves as a priestess of Isis. Their peaceful life ends when Roman forces, acting on Caligula's orders, seize their property and horses under fabricated treason charges. The raid is actually part of a systematic campaign to eliminate competition in chariot racing and secure the finest horses for Roman teams. 
  Sold into slavery, Khaemwaset is transported to Rome's imperial stables, where her extraordinary abilities with horses quickly become apparent. Marcus discovers her background and, recognizing both her talent and her symbolic threat to Roman supremacy, forces her into a public race in the Circus Maximus. He frames the contest as a demonstration of Roman superiority over conquered peoples.

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  The Water Child

  Matthew West

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  What the sea takes for its own can never return… 
  Portugal, 1754. Cecilia Lamb knew being a sea captain’s wife would mean a life of waiting and watching the horizon for her husband’s ship. But John has been gone longer than any voyage should last. Everyone else has given up hope of his return. But she knows in her bones that he is not lost. Gone, but not lost. 
  Barely able to tear her eyes from the shimmering sea, she feels drawn to the sun-baked shoreline, and amid the bustle of the docks she feels certain that her husband will come back to her. Though along with that feeling is another sense – that something darker is coming. As she sickens, she doesn’t know what the next tide will bring – but she begins to fear as well as crave her husband’s homecoming. 
  Soon, even on dry land, Cecilia can feel the pull of the ocean at her feet, the movement of the tides within her. Warning, seduction or promise, she cannot tell, but one thing is certain – the sea holds many secrets, and some of them are too powerful to ever be drowned. 
  In this latest work of fiction by Mathew West, the supernatural and gothic elements intertwine to create a thrilling narrative that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. The Water Child, a top pick among thrillers, delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche, exploring the horror that can arise from the depths of despair and longing. 
  For fans of Margery Allingham (The Tiger in the Smoke), Jess Kidd (The Night Ship), Elizabeth Macneal (The Burial Plot), Rebecca Netley (The Black Feathers), and Susan Stokes-Chapman (Pandora). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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