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  The Embroidered Book

  Kate Heartfield

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  *Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel*‘Spellbinding’ JJA Harwood‘An entertaining and dark read’ Stylist‘An absorbing novel’ Guardian‘Beautifully written’ Elizabeth Chadwick 
  ‘Power is not something you are given. Power is something you take. When you are a woman, it is a little more difficult, that’s all’ 
  1768. Charlotte, daughter of the Habsburg Empress, arrives in Naples to marry a man she has never met. Her sister Antoine is sent to France, and in the mirrored corridors of Versailles they rename her Marie Antoinette. 
  The sisters are alone, but they are not powerless. When they were only children, they discovered a book of spells – spells that work, with dark and unpredictable consequences. 
  In a time of vicious court politics, of discovery and dizzying change, they use the book to take control of their lives. 
  But every spell requires a sacrifice. And as love between the sisters turns to rivalry, they will send Europe spiralling into revolution. 
  Brimming with romance, betrayal, and enchantment, The Embroidered Book reimagines a dazzling period of history as you have never seen it before. 
  Kate Heartfield, the Sunday Times bestselling author, presents The Embroidered Book, a historical and alternative fiction that tells a romantic and fantastical coming of age story. This bestselling book is a top pick for readers who enjoy a blend of history and fantasy. 
  For fans of Christie Golden (Blood Ties), Maria Lewis (The Graveyard Shift), William Wood (Ruth and Ann's Guide to Time Travel, Volume II), Gwendolyn Kiste (The Haunting of Velkwood), and Lucy A. Snyder (You, Human). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  The Women in the Shadows

  Harriet Fox

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  Included in THE TIMES Best Historical Fiction Books of 2025: 'A lively new perspective on a grimly familiar tale' 
  Audiobook included in THE SUNDAY POST 'Books of the Week' 
  The world's most famous unsolved serial killer mystery, told from the perspective of a gang of women. 
  'A fresh and captivating retelling of the Jack the Ripper mystery, brimming with authentic historical detail and well-drawn, sympathetic characters. A must-read for lovers of finely crafted historical fiction.' IRINA SHAPIRO 
  'This is a wonderfully crafted book where historical fiction meets seamlessly with historical fact. The case of Jack the Ripper as you have never read it before.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  London, 1888. A monster prowls the gaslit streets, and the police are looking in all the wrong places, at all the wrong suspects. But three women refuse to stay silent. 
  Emma, the chief detective’s sharp-witted wife, sees the investigation failing. Maggie, a private investigator, exposes men’s darkest secrets. Bet, a police station cleaner, overhears what others ignore. 
  Together, they form an alliance to hunt down the killer dubbed Jack the Ripper. But as the women weave through the slums, brothels, and smoke-filled parlours of London’s underworld, they uncover corruption more sinister than they ever imagined. 
  The city belonged to men – until now.Readers are hooked by The Women in the Shadows: 
  'Harriet Fox will delight readers with this clever reimagining of the Jack the Ripper murders through the eyes of Whitechapel women. Engrossing and original – this story will keep pages turning and night-lights burning.' ROSE PASCOE 
  'I can honestly say it was the most thrilling, page turning book I've read this year. I literally could not put it down.' HELEN PHIFER 
  'A wonderful romp through Jack the Ripper's London! A dark subject, but the author's light touch made it an unputdownable, easy read. I especially loved that each of the victims was given a personality and a voice, and that the women turned the tables on the Ripper through their investigations.' KATHLEEN MCGURL 
  'This is a thrilling page turner of a novel which will appeal to historical fiction and crime fiction fans alike' ANNIE LYONS 
  'A twisty and gripping thriller' MY WEEKLY 
  'A compelling reimagining' THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND 
  'I wasn't really sure there were any more takes to be had on the story of Jack the ripper. But I was wrong.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'In a world where the focus is more on the Ripper himself – this brilliant, disturbing, and heart-wrenching story gives these important women a voice.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'This was so easy to read and very difficult to put down. Brilliant.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'I can’t even begin to describe how many Jack the Ripper books I’ve read. But there are no books like this, and I’m so in love with the premise of it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'If Emma, Bet and Maggie popped up again in some other historical mystery… I would not be mad. I would in fact be asking the bookseller to take my money.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'This book grabbed me from the start and I couldn't stop reading' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'I absolutely adored The Women In the Shadows.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Harriet Fox's latest masterpiece, The Women in the Shadows, is a thrilling exploration of the untold stories of the women who dared to stand against the infamous Jack the Ripper. This is a must-read for fans of historical thrillers and amateur sleuths alike. 
  For fans of Victoria

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  The Ruffler's Child - Step into...

  John Pilkington

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  Get ready for the first adventure in the fabulous Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series from John Pilkington. A must-read for fans of C. J. Sansom and Andrew Taylor. 🩸📜 
  ‘A truly fine historical series’ - Library Journal 
  BE YE HUNTER OR PREY? 
  Introducing Thomas Finbow – falconer to Sir Robert Vicary and Lady Margaret of Petbury, Berkshire. He keeps his mind sharp and his body primed as he goes about his duties with the diligent confidence of one who once served Queen and country. 
  When Nathaniel Pickering, Lady Margaret’s older brother is found murdered, Thomas takes her away to London, in search of gryfalcons. Lady Margaret being a keen lover of the sport of falconry herself, Thomas hopes it will help distract his mistress from her grief, however once they reach the city it becomes apparent that much bigger things are at play – and the murder of Master Pickering was just the beginning… 
  Thomas's astute mind is unable to ignore the clues, and in uncovering some dark secrets, he places himself - and his mistress - in grave danger. Now a target himself, Thomas must face some of London's most notorious criminals, in a battle of both brain and brawn. 
  Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris. 
  Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series: 
  ‘Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience… Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.’ - Booklist 
  'The story moves at a great pace ... it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' - The Historical Novels Review 
  ‘A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries’ Library Journal 
  Praise for The Ruffler's Child: 
  'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  Brilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  Interesting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  I was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  Well-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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  The Star of Gettysburg

  Joseph A. Altsheler

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  The Army of Northern Virginia, still victorious after three hard years of fighting, capitalize on their victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, and a young Harry Kenton, is an eyewitness to the Confederate invasion of the north, culminating in the epic three-day struggle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where Robert E. Lee puts into place a strategy that will end the war, or shatter his army. (Introduction by Robert Fletcher)

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  Red Sky at Morning - A Novel

  Meghan Masterson

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  Edward “Blackbeard” Teach has a good reason for everything he does. Despite what his crewmen might say, he isn’t turning soft. When King George I issues a pardon for all pirates who give up their thieving ways within a year, Blackbeard sees his chance to have it all. He just needs to falsely repent within a year and then his comfortable future will be guaranteed. 
  He wants the easy retirement that his friend Sam Bellamy, recently perished in a sea-wreck, never had. Though he never before saw himself as a marrying man, he wants Eleanor Lewis, the girl whose fiery attitude doesn’t match her demure beauty. But, Blackbeard has made many enemies over the years—men who are not prepared to forgive him just because of a royal decree. If he truly wants a life with Eleanor, he’ll have to use every ounce of his cunning to defeat his adversaries … and possibly turn back to a life on the high seas.

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  Oddity of the Ton

  Emily Royal

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  Eleanor Howard has never fit in. Constantly outshone by her younger sister, and continually criticized by her ambitious mother, Eleanor yearns to be loved for herself. Her secret infatuation with the Duke of Whitcombe—who'd never deign to notice, much less court her—would, if revealed, make her the laughingstock of the ton. 
   
   
   
  Until he strides across a crowded ballroom and offers his hand. 
   
   
   
  Montague FitzRoy, fifth Duke of Whitcombe, is unwilling to surrender the pleasures of bachelorhood. When his mother, insistent on finding him a duchess of the right pedigree, forces his hand, he decides on impulse to punish her by kneeling before the least desirable woman in the room. 
   
   
   
  Only Miss Howard believes his proposal to be genuine. 
   
   
   
  The solution? A false betrothal that keeps Monty's mother in check, and lifts Miss Howard's prospects. But beneath Eleanor's awkward exterior lies a passionate, intelligent woman, misunderstood and unappreciated, who challenges Monty's notions of duty, life, and love—and with whom he's falling in love himself. 
   
   
   
  As the end of the Season, and their inevitable parting, approaches, Monty is faced with a choice—surrender to duty, or follow his heart. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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