A baker's daughter. A mother's meddling. A conspiracy that could topple the Crown.A witty, warm-hearted mystery for readers who like their history with a wink.Penny Pym has flour in her hair, a rolling pin in her hand, and absolutely no interest in becoming a Lady. She's perfectly happy at Pym's Pies and Pastries, the family bakery in Sussex, rolling out crusts and dodging her mother's grand ambitions. Then a royal messeng...

A cultural history told through perfume, media, and resistanceSince 2019, Jack Mason has drawn unexpected and fascinating connections between fragrance, contemporary politics, television, film, and literature on his cult podcast The Perfume Nationalist. Each episode begins with a discussion of a perfume, often paired with personal reflections on scent, followed by an exploration of related media. There is a recurring theme of soap opera and maximalist narr...

USA Today bestselling author Debbie Mason delights with this charming holiday romantic comedy about an American celebrating Christmas in Scotland with a dashing Highlander.Librarian Charlotte Webb has always enjoyed escaping into a good story instead of dealing with reality, especially after her last year. But when her ex struts back into town and invites her to his Christmas wedding, Charlotte has to convince everyone, including herself, ...

*'*Gripping and thoroughly eerie' LUCIE MCKNIGHT HARDY'Deliciously spinetingling' ANNA MAZZOLA'The perfect ghostly web of claustrophobia and grief' ESSIE FOXA SPINETINGLING SEASIDE FOLK HORROR NOVEL, SET AGAINST THE BLACKOUTS OF THE 1970sWhen the lights go outYou can lose sight of what is real . . .It...

Explore the Stories Behind the LegendsIn 1984, Marvel's Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter brought Marvel's heroes and villains together for an epic battle that became the template for comic book crossovers and impacted Marvel's storylines for decades, including major changes to the Spider-Man mythos and the introduction of a new villain.Within the 12-part storyline, characters who had never met before would find themselves thrown together to achieve a common goal...

Everyone on this train is guilty…When ex-detective Midge McGowan embarks on a sleeper train to the snowy highlands of Scotland, she's hoping for a relaxing holiday. Instead, she finds herself trapped in a nightmare.The last carriage of the train is rumoured to be haunted by a mysterious figure. One of the passengers is a prisoner on release from jail, who won't speak to anyone and spends most of his time in his cabin. And when a guest is found dead, lying i...

Most companies know they need a strong culture. Fewer know how to build one that actually holds.In Tuesday in Trussville, Robert L. Mason tells the story of how an Alabama power conversion company grew into a formidable enterprise—and what it took, in human terms, to get there.Through real stories from the manufacturing floor and executive office, Mason demonstrates how leadership accountability is more than a value plaque on a wall. His concept of...

In the small town of Willow Creek, Christmas is a season of tradition, faith, and quiet miracles. For longtime resident Grace Holloway, however, this year feels different. After a series of unexpected setbacks, she finds herself holding onto one simple prayer-a Christmas wish she's almost afraid to believe in.When a stranger named Daniel arrives in town just weeks before the holiday, his presence stirs curiosity and a sense that something is about to change. Carrying his own burden...

After losing her husband, Evelyn Harper wants to avoid Christmas and everything it reminds her of. But when twelve anonymous letters begin arriving in December, each one sends her back into a memory, a hidden place, or a painful truth she has avoided.At first, the letters bring comfort. Then they raise questions. Whoever is sending them knows private details about Evelyn's marriage and her grief.As Evelyn searches for the sender, she uncovers a secret from her husband's pas...

Jonah Marshall built his career winning cases for powerful clients, but one victory leaves him questioning the cost of his success. When his late aunt leaves him a cabin in Willow Hill, he plans to settle the estate, sell the property, and return to the city before Christmas.But Willow Hill has a fight of its own.The McCoy Family Tree Farm, the heart of the town's Christmas traditions, is days away from foreclosure. Jamie Briscoe, a single mother rebuilding her life after l...

For decades, Ruth Nash's home on Nash Hill has been the heart of the family. Every Christmas Eve, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gather around the handmade table her late husband, Daniel, built with his own hands. But this year, Ruth may lose the house.Her daughter, Camille Barnes, calls the family back to Havenridge, North Carolina, determined to fix the problem before Christmas. Ruth's sons, Dominic, James, and Christian, return carrying old resentment and u...

After years of chasing success in the city, Savannah Brooks returns to her small Southern hometown of Pinewood just days before Christmas-reluctantly answering a call she never expected. Her childhood home, with its wide wooden porch and familiar creak, now stands quiet after her father's passing.Determined to settle everything quickly and leave before the holidays, Savannah has no intention of revisiting the past. But Pinewood has other plans.Between neighbors who still tr...