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"One of my favourite Tudor set books . . . A wonderfully vivid
read." Nicola Cornick Young widow Elizabeth Williams is determined
to make a success of the business she inherited from her merchant
father. But an independent woman draws the wrong kind of attention,
and Elizabeth soon realises she has enemies - enemies who know the
dark truth about her dead husband. Happiness arrives when Elizabeth
meets rapidly rising lawyer, Thomas Cromwell. Their marriage begins
in mutual love and respect - but it isn't easy being the wife of an
ambitious courtier in Henry VIII's London. The city is both
merciless and filled with temptation, and Elizabeth soon realises
she must take care in the life she has chosen . . . or risk losing
everything. Acclaim for Mistress Cromwell: 'A delicious frisson of
danger slithers through every page of the book. Enthralling.' Karen
Maitland 'A delicate and detailed portrayal, absolutely beautifully
done. Captivating.' Suzannah Dunn 'Rich, vivid and immersive, an
enthralling story of the turbulent Tudor era.' Nicola Cornick
Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper of
Aleppo. "A powerfully moving debut . . . Ukraine's tragic history
painfully echoes its current crisis, and on every page the
Ukrainian spirit shines out, unbowed, unbent and unbroken." Kate
Quinn, author of The Diamond Eye In the 1930s, Stalin's activists
marched through the Soviet Union, espousing the greatness of
collective farming. It was the first step in creating a man-made
famine that, in Ukraine, stole almost 4 million lives. Inspired by
the history the world forgot, and the Russian government denies,
Erin Litteken reimagines their story. In 1929, Katya is 16 years
old, surrounded by family and in love with the boy next door. When
Stalin's activists arrive in her village, it's just a few, a little
pressure to join the collective. But soon neighbors disappear,
those who speak out are never seen again and every new day is
uncertain. Resistance has a price, and as desperate hunger grips
the countryside, survival seems more a dream than a possibility.
But, even in the darkest times, love beckons. Seventy years later,
a young widow discovers her grandmother's journal, one that will
reveal the long-buried secrets of her family's haunted past. This
is a story of the resilience of the human spirit, the love that
sees us through our darkest hours and the true horror of what
happened during the Holodomor. May we never forget, lest history
repeat itself.A share of proceeds will be donated to DEC's Ukraine
Humanitarian Appeal. "A compelling and intimate story of love and
survival. Harrowing and haunting . . . yet, at the same time, it is
sensitive, beautiful and inspiring. Everybody should read this
story, especially now. I cannot recommend it highly enough."
Christy Lefteri, author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo "A stunning
portrait of Ukraine and its people, of strength, of endurance, of
the fight for survival during the forced famine, the Holodomor, but
also a tender story of Katya, a grandmother whose hidden history
holds the power to guide her granddaughter through the darkness of
loss and grief, toward life and a limitless future. A remarkable
read not to be missed." Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were
Yours "This beautifully written snapshot of Ukraine's history is
both timely and heart-rending, sensitively bringing to life the
culture of a nation devastated by an enemy invader. How shocking it
is that it's a history that's being repeated today. And how
important a reminder that where there's life, there's hope." Fiona
Valpy, author of The Dressmaker's Gift "Emotionally riveting and
honest . . . simultaneously shines an unflinching light on
historical atrocities while it celebrates the resilience of the
human spirit. You won't soon forget this stunning debut." Paulette
Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil"The Memory Keeper of Kyiv is a
meticulously researched novel . . . depicting a country whose
people managed to dig deep enough to find the strength,
determination and heart to survive." Deborah Carr, author of An
Island at War "Breathtaking. Devastating. Erin Litteken's The
Memory Keeper of Kyiv chronicles a defining but forgotten moment of
Ukrainian history." Amanda McCrina, author of The Silent Unseen"The
Memory Keeper of Kyiv is a truly enlightening read . . . I
recommend this to anyone looking for a personal way to connect with
Ukraine's history." M.B. Henry, author of All the Lights Above Us
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The third gripping instalment in an exciting new generation of Pitt
novels, from the New York Times bestselling author and queen of
Victorian crime, Anne Perry. It is 1910 and a warehouse fire on the
banks of the Thames has left one criminal dead and another charged
with his murder. Convinced of his innocence, Jessie Beale begs
barrister Daniel Pitt to defend the accused. It's a hopeless case -
unless Daniel can find an expert witness, whose testimony on fire
damage is so utterly convincing that any jury would believe him.
Daniel's friend Miriam fford Croft was taught by formidable
forensic scientist Sir Barnabas Saltram, who has built his
reputation on giving evidence of this kind. But when Saltram agrees
to testify, thus saving an innocent man from the gallows, Daniel
unwittingly starts a chain of events that has devastating
consequences for all of them...
'Compelling and deeply satisfying.' Booklist '[A] terrific
coming-of-age story . . . Readers will root for Sheldon, a
memorable survivor, every step of the way.' Publishers Weekly
'Miller juggles each element effortlessly. His character portraits
are indelible, often heartbreaking. At times this novel moved me to
tears' The New York Times ____________________________ It's 1936,
war is brewing, tempers are running high, and by his thirteenth
birthday, Sheldon Horowitz has been orphaned - twice. While a
terrible accident took his mother, Sheldon is convinced that his
father was murdered. But no-one else thinks so, least of all the
police. Determined to track down the culprit, and leaving behind
his only friend Lenny, Sheldon moves to Hartford, Connecticut to
live with his uncle. He is told to keep his head down and forget
the past. But that just isn't his style. Fired up by his
politically-minded cousin Abe (and quite possibly in love with
other cousin Mirabelle), he sets out on a quest to discover the
truth that will take him from industrial Hartford to a ritzy hotel
in the Catskills, back to his childhood home and finally on to New
York. Sheldon quickly discovers that it's a jungle out there, and
to survive, he will have to learn to make his own luck.
Fortunately, that's one thing he's very good at... A tragic-comic
coming of age story like no other, for fans of All The Light We
Cannot See, and Michael Chabon's The Adventures of Kavalier and
Clay.
Sister Fidelma returns in BLOOD IN EDEN, the thirtieth Celtic
mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of BLOODMOON, PENANCE
OF THE DAMNED and NIGHT OF THE LIGHTBRINGER. If you love Ellis
Peters, you'll be gripped by BLOOD IN EDEN and the Sister Fidelma
series. Ireland. AD 672. The hamlet of Cloichin is said to be a
veritable Eden, with its prosperous farms and close-knit, friendly
community. But when Sister Fidelma and Eadulf arrive, a new priest
has ordered the villagers to lynch a man accused of murdering a
local farmer, his wife and two sons. The only evidence they hold
against him is the fact that he is a stranger to their land. Saving
the man's life, Fidelma is determined that the villagers must give
the newcomer a fair trial. But there is to be more blood in Eden
and more lives will be lost as long-standing friends become
new-found enemies, and no one knows who to trust . . . What readers
are saying about the Sister Fidelma series: 'Tremayne is one of
those very few historical mystery writers who can perplex and
bewilder. He weaves the twisty plots into a complex historical
narrative' 'A must-read for anyone looking for a good mystery' 'The
characters are original, the settings are imaginative and
true-to-life and the intricate plots form enough threads to keep
you guessing at every turn'
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