Not far from Bristol, there is a village. This village belongs to the people who live in it and to those who lived in it hundreds of years ago. It belongs to England's mysterious past and its confounding present.It belongs to families dead for generations, and to those who have only recently moved here, such as the boy Lanny, and his mum and dad.But it also belongs to Dead Papa Toothwort, who has woken from his slumber in the woods. Dead Papa Toothwort, who is listening to ...

'You know you act like you're not from here.'Entrenched in her picturesque Devonshire village, Ivy Tiller is preparing to wage a war.Her target: the invasive grey squirrel. Her goal: to oust the invaders and restore the native red squirrels as the 'rightful' inhabitants. Galvanised by her important mission, Ivy's determination swells to uncomfortable heights.Bea Roberts' blackly comic play Ivy Tiller: Vicar's Daughter, Squirrel Killer challenges ou...

A tender, frank and funny play about a West Country farm struggling to survive the Foot and Mouth pandemic.South Devon, 2001. Disease ravages the countryside, pyres are lit on the horizon, and dairy herdsman Michael is trapped as his farm becomes a battleground for his business, his heritage, and his friendship with local vet Jeff. Ten years on and the battle scars are as evident on their relationship as they are on the landscape.Bea Roberts' play And Then Come The Nig...

In Whitby Harbour, in the summer of 1991, something extraordinary happened. A humble pleasure boat set sail for the Arctic, crewed by misfits, pensioners and the vicar for Egton and Grosmont.This motley crew was assembled for a daring mission: to erect a plaque honouring the legendary Whitby whaler and explorer Captain William Scoresby Senior on a volcanic island hundreds of miles north of Iceland. The boat was illegal, the crew untrained and the plan... unhinged.A joyful, ...

'Please read this book, it will resonate with you for a long time!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I totally lost myself in this incredible, heart-wrenching story' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One of the most amazing books I have read' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If I could give it more than 5 stars I would' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A heartbreaking letter. A girl locked away. A mystery to be solved....

The instant New York Times bestseller!“Sublime…Colgan infuses her latest book with humor, wit, suspense and a perfectly cast love triangle.”—USA Today"The Christmas Bookshop is literary hot chocolate with a bourbon shot: hot, sweet but with a surprising emotional kick."—The Times (UK)Perfect for the holidays! A brand-new heartwarming Christmas novel from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop on the Corner and Christmas at the Island Hotel.

Welcome to Ballycove, the home of Corrigan Mills...Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Irish countryside the famed Corrigan Mills are run by the seemingly perfect Corrigan family, but every family has its secrets, and they don't always stay hidden.Ada has forever lived her life in her sister's shadow. Wanting only to please her mother and take over the family business, now Ada has to take a look at what her heart really wants....

Hessian Kettering, Earl of Grampion, tried marrying in haste as a very young man and got years of marital drama to go with his endless regrets. He's older and wiser now, and has responsibility for an orphaned ward who needs a mother figure. Hessian is determined that his next countess will be a settled, sensible lady with a spotless reputation. Lily Ferguson seems to fit his requirements beautifully, and if she also kisses like his most cherished private dreams, that's no reason to doubt h...

The thrilling and romantic story of a courageous woman's fierce determination to reclaim her life and restore her self-belief.When Ashleigh decides to flee her controlling husband, Dominic, she knows he'll hunt her down. The only way to escape is to disappear and reinvent herself.Changing her name to Eliza and driving by night, she is drawn to the tiny rural town of Blinman. There she begins the long road to healing and regaining her self-confidence.

'A festive and heartfelt story of love and hope - beautifully told.' Sandy BarkerJoin us for Christmas in the Cotswolds in this perfect festive escape, from the bestselling Lucy Coleman.Imogen Tolliman never knew her mother. And when an accident robs Immi of her father too, she goes to live with her grandfather, Tollie, in his picturesque lock-keeper’s cottage by the Aysbury marina.Tollie is the star of the Santa Ahoy Special each Christmas – a ...

**'**A poignant read with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments' HEAT magazine**'**A great holiday read whether you're escaping to sunnier climes or curled up in front of a log fire' DAILY EXPRESS'I Must Stand Up for Myself More', promises Maggie Storm, who spends her days cleaning houses for people who often have more money than manners. Married to a man with as much sex appeal as Mr Blobby, she dreams of a life straight from the pages of a rom...

*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR ***'An entertaining saga' Marie ClaireFrancesca Kirwan has been the perfect wife and mother for years, but when her husband Mark leaves his mobile phone behind, what she discovers tears her world apart. Rather than give in, Francesca decides to stand up for herself, even if she has to deal with super-fit, super-sharp career girl Nikki Langan first. Things get off to a shaky start, but soon she ...