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The latest unforgettable timeslip novel from the USA Today
bestselling author of The Secret of the Chateau. Will love lead her
to a devastating choice? 1942. Three years into the war, Pam turns
down her hard-won place at Oxford University to become a
codebreaker at Bletchley Park. There, she meets two young men, both
keen to impress her, and Pam finds herself falling hard for one of
them. But as the country's future becomes more uncertain by the
day, a tragic turn of events casts doubt on her choice - and Pam's
loyalty is pushed to its limits... Present day. Julia is struggling
to juggle her career, two children and a husband increasingly
jealous of her success. Her brother presents her with the perfect
distraction: forgotten photos of their grandmother as a young woman
at Bletchley Park. Why did her grandmother never speak of her time
there? The search for answers leads Julia to an incredible tale of
betrayal and bravery - one that inspires some huge decisions of her
own... Gripping historical fiction perfect for fans of The Girl
from Berlin, The Rose Code and When We Were Brave. Readers LOVE The
Girl from Bletchley Park! 'Captivating... Could barely put [it]
down.' NetGalley reviewer 'Drew me in from the word go. I was on
the edge of my seat through the entire book.' NetGalley reviewer 'A
beautiful read.' NetGalley reviewer 'A good read to get lost in.'
NetGalley reviewer 'A twin timeline that worked absolutely
perfectly... Outstandingly poignant... I can't praise this book
enough.' NetGalley reviewer
'I was captivated... What a stunning story of sisterhood, sacrifice
and forgiveness!' Lana Kortchik, USA Today bestselling author of
Sisters of War Three sisters. Three ships. One heartbreaking story.
1911. As Emma packs her trunk to join the ocean liner Olympic as a
stewardess, she dreams of earning enough to provide a better life
for both her sisters. With their photograph tucked away in her
luggage, she promises to be back soon - hoping that sickly Lily
will keep healthy, and wild Ruby will behave. But neither life at
sea nor on land is predictable, and soon the three sisters' lives
are all changed irrevocably... Now. When Harriet finds her late
grandmother's travelling trunk in the attic, she's shocked to
discover a photo of three sisters inside - her grandmother only
ever mentioned one sister, who died tragically young. Who is the
other sister, and what happened to her? Harriet's questions lead
her to the story of three sister ships, Olympic, Titanic and
Britannic, and a shattering revelation about three sisters torn
apart... Don't miss the latest novel from the USA Today bestselling
author of The Secret of the Chateau. Perfect for fans of The
Beekeeper's Promise and The Forgotten Village! Readers LOVE The
Lost Sister! 'An emotional roller coaster. A story that will live
with me for a very long time.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'McGurl
has managed to create a masterpiece... a must-read for historical
fiction lovers.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'I just could not put
it down... It was heartbreaking, touching and yet uplifting.'
NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'This was a fascinating book... utterly
'readable' and hard to put down as it was so masterfully crafted.'
NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'This story had me engrossed from start
to end... I highly recommend this book.' - NetGalley Reviewer, 5
stars 'I loved this book so much.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling
author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret. A
heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries. 1784. When
Esther Harris's father hurts his back, she takes over his role
helping smugglers hide contraband in the secret cellar in their
pub. But when the free traders' ships are trapped in the harbour, a
battle between the smugglers and the revenue officers leads to
murder and betrayal - and Esther is forced to choose between the
love of her life and protecting her family... Present day. Fresh
from her divorce, Millie Galton moves into a former inn overlooking
the harbour in Mudeford and plans to create her dream home. When a
chance discovery behind an old fireplace reveals the house's secret
history as a haven for smugglers and the devastating story of its
former residents, could the mystery of a disappearance from
centuries ago finally be solved? Sweeping historical fiction
perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kathryn Hughes and Tracy Rees.
Readers LOVE The Storm Girl! 'Amazing book... Both timelines were
compulsive reading.' NetGalley reviewer 'Wow. Excitement by the
bucketful!... Read this in record time. Recommend it.' NetGalley
reviewer 'Just the most beautiful book... I haven't read anything
quite as engaging as this in recent years!' NetGalley reviewer
'Highly enjoyable... A gripping read.' NetGalley reviewer 'If I
could give this book more than 5 stars, I would gladly give them...
This one is up there with the best.' NetGalley reviewer
'Brilliant.' NetGalley reviewer 'I really enjoyed this book... Well
researched and very compelling.' NetGalley reviewer 'I really loved
how this story played out with all the suspense, mystery and drama
within each timeline, it kept me wanting to keep on reading to see
what would happen next.' NetGalley reviewer 'A great story.'
NetGalley reviewer 'Highly recommended.' NetGalley reviewer
Can she unlock the mysteries of the past? A country at war It's the
summer of 1919 and Ellen O'Brien has her whole life ahead of her.
Young, in love and leaving home for her first job, the future seems
full of shining possibility. But war is brewing and before long,
Ellen and everyone around her are swept up by it. As Ireland is
torn apart by the turmoil, Ellen finds herself facing the ultimate
test of love and loyalty. A long-buried secret A hundred years
later and Clare Farrell has inherited a dilapidated old farmhouse
in County Meath. Seizing the chance to escape her unhappy marriage
she strikes out on her own for the first time, hoping the old
building might also provide clues to her family's shadowy history.
As she sets out to put the place - and herself - back to rights,
she stumbles across a long-forgotten hiding place, with a clue to a
secret that has lain buried for decades. For fans of Kate Morton
and Gill Paul comes an unforgettable novel about two women fighting
for independence. Readers LOVE The Forgotten Secret! 'WOW! I can't
begin to find the right words to describe just how much I adored
this... Had me hooked from the first few pages... Unputdownable.'
Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A story you really live, wonderfully
told... Absolutely compelling.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A
compelling and gripping story that will hook you from the very
first page... I highly recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'I cannot say how much I loved this book! It was wonderful... I
couldn't turn the pages fast enough.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Just so delightful... Such a wonderful book and easily the best
book I've read so far this year.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I am
totally lost for words... I can't praise this book enough and will
be telling family and friends to read this ROLLER COASTER
EXTRAVAGANZA OF A BOOK.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Don't miss the gripping new historical novel from the USA Today
bestselling author of The Secret of the Chateau and The Forgotten
Secret. A country rebelling It's 1916 and, as war rages in Europe,
Grainne leaves her job in a department store to join Countess
Markiewicz's revolutionary efforts. It is a decision which will
change her life forever. A rebellion is brewing, and as Dublin's
streets become a battleground, Grainne soon discovers the personal
cost of fighting for what you believe in... A forgotten sacrifice
Decades on, student Nicky is recovering from a break-up when a
research project leads her to her great-grandmother's experiences
in revolutionary Ireland. When Nicky finds a long-forgotten
handkerchief amongst her great-grandmother's things, it leads to
the revelation of a heartbreaking story of tragedy and courage, and
those who sacrificed everything for their country. Inspired by a
heartbreaking true story, this emotional historical novel will
sweep you away to the Emerald Isle. Perfect for fans of Jean
Grainger, Sandy Taylor and Fiona Valpy. Readers LOVE The Girl with
the Emerald Flag! 'I LOVED this book!... I was totally engrossed...
I'd highly recommend it!' NetGalley reviewer 'An absolute page
turner, it had me gripped and in its spell... From the first page I
was absolutely hooked on this book.' NetGalley reviewer 'A
brilliant book.' NetGalley reviewer 'An inspiring coming-of-age
story, combined with a fascinating Irish history lesson... Five
stars from me.' NetGalley reviewer 'Outstanding... I loved this
from start to finish.' NetGalley reviewer 'Riveting... I loved it.'
NetGalley reviewer 'Beautifully written... A fabulous read with a
teary ending.' NetGalley reviewer 'What a great novel!' NetGalley
reviewer
What would you sacrifice for your children? Ballymor, Ireland, 1847
As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and
alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against
all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family.
Present day Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her
ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy - and his beloved
mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace.
Running from her future, it's not only answers about the past that
Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to
the truth about Kitty's fate, Maria must make the biggest decision
of her life. What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor:
'Spellbinding!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book.'
Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Wonderful... Was hard to put it down.'
Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Swept me away... I was totally
engaged... Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Fantastic!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'An excellent read...
Compelling.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'If you want a book that is exciting, fast-paced and impossible to
put down, with plenty of twists and turns, then you need to buy
this book! I can't wait to read more of Kathleen's novels.' -
Emma's Book Reviews Some secrets are best left buried...
Researching her family tree had been little more than a hobby -
until Katie stepped onto Kingsley House's sprawling, ivy-strewn
drive. The house may be crumbling today, but it was once the
intimidatingly opulent residence of the St Clairs, Katie's
ancestors. Arriving here two hundred years later, emotion stirs in
Katie: a strange nostalgia for a place she's never seen before...
and when Kingsley House comes up for sale, Katie is determined that
her family must buy it. Surrounded by the mysteries of the past,
Katie's pastime becomes a darker obsession, as she searches through
history to trace her heritage. But she soon discovers that these
walls house terrible secrets. And when forgotten stories and hidden
betrayals come to light, the past seems more alive than Katie could
ever have imagined. Moving between the 21st and 19th centuries, The
Emerald Comb is a hauntingly evocative novel, perfect for fans of
Kate Morton and Rachel Hore. Praise for Kathleen McGurl 'The
Emerald Comb is fantastic.' - Books & Baby 'An edge of your
seat read, that is a page turner and griped me from page one.' -
Comet Babe's Books 'An engrossing family saga' - cayocosta72 on The
Pearl Locket
'Drew me straight in and kept me hooked.' Linda Finlay 'Really
touching, a gently gripping mystery.' Kerry Barrett Beneath the
surface lie forgotten secrets... A village destroyed It's the
summer of 1935 and eleven-year-old Stella Walker is preparing to
leave her home forever. Forced to evacuate to make way for a new
reservoir, the village of Brackendale Green will soon be lost. But
before the water has even reached them, a dreadful event threatens
to tear Stella's family apart. An uncovered secret Present day, and
a fierce summer has dried up the lake and revealed the remnants of
the deserted village. Now an old woman, Stella begs her
granddaughter Laura to make the journey she can't. She's sure the
village still holds answers for her but, with only days until the
floodwaters start to rise again, Laura is in a race against time to
solve the mysteries of Stella's almost forgotten past. Haunting and
evocative, The Drowned Village reaches across the decades in an
unforgettable tale of love, loss and family. Readers LOVE The
Drowned Village! 'What an amazing surprise!! After a few pages I
was so totally engrossed that I could not put it down... Really did
not want this book to end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, this
story literally grabbed a hold of me and sucked me in. I was
gripped and sitting on the edge of my seat... I literally could not
turn the pages fast enough.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, what
a great book! I couldn't put it down and raced to the end.'
Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'McGurl manages to keep the reader
guessing until the very last chapter, at which point this reader
got goosebumps (and again now as I write this), and tears in her
eyes.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Very good. Stayed up all night
reading it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book was amazing!! I
thoroughly enjoyed reading it... I would highly recommend it to
everyone.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
This book is for writers and readers of ghost stories. Kathleen
McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to women's magazines, and a
high proportion of them were ghostly tales. This book contains
twelve of her stories, most of which were previously published in
women's magazines. Each one is used to spark off discussion topics
which will help you think about what makes a successful ghost story
for this market. Also included: - What are the main types of ghost
story? - The essential rules for ghost stories - What is the
enduring appeal of ghost stories? - Providing an alternative
rational explanation - Ideas for new ghost stories And much more
This book is for both writers and readers of women's magazine short
stories. Kathleen McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to
women's magazines. This book contains sixteen of her stories, most
of which were previously published in women's magazines. Each one
is used to spark off discussion topics which will help you think
about what makes a successful short story for this market. The book
includes advice on: -how to create great characters -the importance
of setting -how to structure your story -dealing with rejection and
writer's block -how to find time to write -and much more
'Absolutely broke my heart... I didn't emerge for breath until I'd
tearfully finished the last page. Wonderful.' Being Anne, 5 stars
Dorset, 1935. Stationmaster Ted has never cared much for romance.
Occupied with ensuring England's most beautiful railway runs on
time, love has always felt like a comparatively trivial matter. Yet
when he meets Annie Galbraith on the 8.42 train to Lynford, he
can't help but instantly fall for her. But when the railway is
forced to close and a terrible accident occurs within the station
grounds, Ted finds his job and any hope of a relationship with
Annie hanging in the balance... Present day. Recovering from
heartbreak after a disastrous marriage, Tilly decides to escape
from the bustling capital and move to Dorset to stay with her dad,
Ken. When Ken convinces Tilly to help with the restoration of the
old railway, she discovers a diary hidden in the old ticket office.
Tilly is soon swept up in Ted's story, and the fateful accident
that changed his life forever. But an encounter with an enigmatic
stranger takes Tilly by surprise, and she can't help but feel a
connection with Ted's story in the past... Don't miss this haunting
and evocative timeslip novel. Readers LOVE The Stationmaster's
Daughter: 'A MUST READ in my book!!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
'Utterly perfect... A timeslip tale that leaves you wanting more...
I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I may have shed a tear or
two!... A definite emotional rollercoaster of a read that will make
you both cry and smile.' Debbie's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Oh my
goodness... The pages turned increasingly quickly as my desperation
to find out what happened steadily grew and grew.' Ginger Book
Geek, 5 stars 'Very special... I loved every minute of it.' Jessica
Belmont, 5 stars 'Brilliant... Very highly recommended!!'
Donnasbookblog, 5 stars 'Touched my heart! A real page turner...
The perfect read for cosying up. I can't recommend this gorgeous
book enough.' Dash Fan Book reviews, 5 stars
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