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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > Second World War fiction
The sixth thrilling instalment of the Nicholas Everard
thrillers.1942. As Japanese invasion fleets sweep across the
Pacific, a handful of Allied ships prepare for a last-ditch battle
at Surabaya in the Java Sea. Not only is the Allied force doomed to
defeat: any surviving ships will be trapped, since escape routes
are blocked by the enemy. Nick Everard, commanding the cruiser
Defiant, is badly wounded in the battle. His ship is heavily
damaged and to make matters worse, he has a battered US destroyer
under his protection. But unless Everard can find some way out of
the trap, both ships and crews face destruction... All the Drowning
Seas presents compelling action at sea, and establishes Alexander
Fullerton as one of the premier novelists of naval warfare. Praise
for Alexander Fullerton'The prose has a real sense of urgency, and
so has the theme. The tension rarely slackens.' Times Literary
Supplement
The brand-new instalment in Fenella J. Miller's bestselling
Goodwill House series.August 1940 As Autumn approaches, Lady Joanna
Harcourt is preparing for new guests at Goodwill House - land
girls, Sally, Daphne and Charlie. Sally, a feisty blonde from the
East End, has never seen a cow before, but she's desperate to
escape London and her horrible ex, Dennis. And although the hours
are long and the work hard, Sal quickly becomes good friends with
the other girls Daphne and Charlie and enjoys life at Goodwill
House. Until Dennis reappears threatening to drag her back to
London. Sal fears her life as a land girl is over, just as she
finally felt worthy. But Lady Joanna has other ideas and a plan to
keep Sal safe and doing the job she loves. Don't miss the next
heart-breaking instalment in Fenella J. Miller's beautiful Goodwill
House series. Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 'Curl up in a chair
with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another
time and another place.' Lizzie Lane 'Engaging characters and
setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain.
A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton
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'Involving, immersive and unputdownable' - bestselling author Jill
Mansell I need to tell you a story, ma chere. My story. Rosa
Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire upon her ability to
find the perfect outfit for any occasion. But tonight, as she
prepares for the most important meeting of her life, her usual
certainty eludes her. What brought her to this moment? As she
struggles to select her dress and choose the right shade of
lipstick, Rosa begins to tell her incredible story. The story of a
poor country girl from a village high in the mountains of Italy. Of
Nazi occupation and fleeing in the night. Of hope and heartbreak in
Switzerland; glamour and love in Paris. Of ambition and devastation
in Rio de Janeiro; success and self-discovery in New York. A life
spent running, she sees now. But she will run no longer.
Breathtaking and utterly enthralling, The Dressmaker of Paris is
perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton and Dinah Jefferies.
'The Dressmaker of Paris is a delicious book: elegantly structured,
beautifully written and with a fascinating protagonist. Georgia
Kaufmann has created a beautiful and compelling novel that had me
hooked until the very last page. And that ending: wow!' - Gill
Thompson, bestselling author of The Oceans Between Us 'Sensuous,
sweeping and utterly engrossing, The Dressmaker of Paris is as
dazzling and finely crafted as a Dior gown' - Rachel Rhys,
bestselling author of Dangerous Crossing 'The story of a remarkable
woman . . . A book you will lose yourself in' - Gill Paul,
bestselling author of THE LOST DAUGHTER
Discover Rosie Clarke's bestselling Blackberry Farm series! A story
of life and survival during the war which is heart-rending and
bitter-sweet, bringing you laughter and tears. Cambridgeshire -
1941 As the war rages on in Europe, it brings untold heartache to
the Talbot family at Blackberry Farm. First Tom is missing in
action and then his brother John. leaving the family distraught
with worry. Faith finds herself in trouble and turns to Lizzie for
support as fear and grief bring them closer together. But tragedy
is never too far away and when it strikes, it may not be those who
fight that suffer the most. Will Pam's prayers be answered and will
both her sons return home? And can the family at Blackberry Farm
unite to overcome their heartache and find hope for the future?
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