Fiction

A wonderfully magical Japanese tale of grief, love and friendship.

A school is under siege. Imagine yourself there for the next three hours. An astonishing, breathtaking read.

Lives are entangled in the high emotions of university life. A story of obsession, rivalry, secrets and lies, and Agatha Christie.

The war may be nearing the end, but Londoners are finding their patience and fortitude is wearing thin. Funny and touching.

One day in rainy Scotland. The families holidaying in adjacent cabins ponder their lives as they make judgements about their neighbours. A sense of foreboding culminates in a catastrophic conclusion.

A chance meeting and a holiday romance - was this all they were destined to be? Or will Cat and Sam overcome all the odds and finally find a way to meet again, on their bench.

Another stunning read from this talented writer, this time presenting the ruins of an affair while exploring grief, loss and obsession.

A gripping thriller following former police officer Kate Marshall's investigation for a missing person. Great characterisation and fast moving plot.

Out now in paperback! An extraordinary account of a young woman nursing in a maternity unit in Ireland at the time of the 1918 pandemic. Wonderful!

This is a funny and poignant tale of the challenges facing a young independent woman.

An unlikely friendship between a 16-year-old miner's son and an eccentric elderly woman, set on the Yorkshire coast one summer after the second world war, this book has been described as 'full of warmth and kindness'. What will we think of it?

Set in London after the Second World War, a jazz musician has arrived on the Empire Windrush. A beautiful, compelling read.

An intriguing, beguiling, all-engrossing tale of wealth and power, guilt and regret, fate, choice, morality, corruption, delusion...

A joyous return to the Dordogne, France, to step into the life of rural policeman, Bruno with his dog, Balzac. There's great food, a fabulous way of life, good friendships and a mystery to solve. Wonderful escapist stuff!

A quirky, comical murder mystery. Not what I was expecting! Loved it.

A gripping family drama about choices and consequences.

Four friends in a retirement village meet to solve a murder. It's funny and there's lots of talk of cake. Looking forward to the next instalment already!

Frank hasn't spoken to his wife for six months. As she lies unconscious in her hospital bed, he tells her their story, and reveals the secret that threatens to destroy them. A stunning book.

A story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog.

Fabulous characters, a journey, friendship and self discovery. Familiar Rachel Joyce, with some surprises too.