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**“[An] extraordinary, memorable and truly haunting book.” *—*Jojo Moyes, #1 New York Times bestselling authorLaura Purcell's THE SHAPE OF DARKNESS is now out from Penguin!**Some doors are locked for a reason.When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But pregnant and widowed just weeks after their wedding, with her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, El...

Named a Best Historical Fiction Book of the Year by The Sunday Times (UK)House of Splinters is the long-awaited prequel to bestselling and multi-award-winning author Laura Purcell’s gothic horror classic, The Silent Companions.Not every house is a home …Belinda Bainbridge has spent her life in the shadow of her anxious mother, so when her father-in-law dies at The Bridge, his remo...

In the vast and enigmatic expanse of human knowledge, there exists a concept so profound and elusive that it has fascinated and perplexed scholars, mystics, and seekers of truth across the ages. This concept, often shrouded in mystery and abstraction, is the 'Void.' The Void, as it is contemplated in various philosophical, spiritual, and scientific traditions, represents a state of emptiness and potentiality, a realm where the tangible and the intangible intersect in a dance of infinite po...

A poetic meditation on what it means to live a medicated life, looking toward sites of nature where life and death exist side by sideCrohnic is a brilliant and moving collection of poems that asks, what is the landscape of a medicated life? From their convalescence in a room that overlooks the North Saskatchewan River, author Jason Purcell thinks ecologically with medical records, prescriptions, and dosages, staying attuned to place and to what it might me...

'Thought-provoking, absorbing, superbly written ... Deirdre Purcell at her best' Patricia ScanlanA winter cruise sounds like a dream come true. But this gift from Grace's ex-husband is less a selfless act and more an effort to keep their highly destructive daughter Leonie away from his new family over the Christmas season.Despite her reservations, Grace accepts, hoping that a change of scene will be a good thing for herself and Leonie. Though what she really...

Deep in the heart of Australia’s high country, along an ancient, hidden track, live Molly Johnson and her children. Husband Joe is away droving, leaving his family in the bush to fend for itself. Molly’s children are her world, and life is hard with only their dog, Alligator, and a shotgun for protection – but it can be harder when Joe’s around.Molly’s eldest son Danny is the true man of the house, determined to see his mother and siblings safe – from raging floodwaters, hunger and...

Taste the tradition—cook with heart and a dash of Irish magic.Bring the soul of Ireland into your kitchen with Our Irish Grannies' Recipes—a beloved collection of 80+ authentic dishes passed down through generations of Irish grandmothers.Perfect for both beginners and seasoned home cooks, this nostalgic cookbook delivers comfort and connection in every recipe. From the rich warmth of Ravenscroft Guinness Beef Stew to the simplicity of soda scones a...

We all have recipes that are dear to our hearts, passed on to us from our grannies, grandads, great aunts and uncles. This book is the culmination of an effort to collect, document and sample those recipes. Collected online and by post from people across Ireland, the book is a true flavour of what Irish people value about cooking and baking on this changing island. With a mix of sweet and savoury, full meals, snacks and desserts, Our Grannies' Recipes is a charming book of Irish recipes fo...

To find happiness, they must reconcile the past and present...Pearl is a moving and powerfully engaging story of three sisters, marked by a family tragedy, from acclaimed author Deirdre Purcell. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Catherine Dunne.'A sweeping love story... Fans of Purcell are bound to welcome Pearl into their lives like an old friend, and will enjoy catching up' - Irish IndependentIn 1920s...

Bhutan is a beautiful place, full of majestic mountains and rambling rivers. Its culture is rich and authentic, and the people are some of the happiest in the world.And yet…There are shadows here. And strange noises. And hidden dangers. Bhutan can be a scary place, too. If you're not careful, you may find yourself at the mercy of a hungry yeti or a ghost in disguise.Scary Stories from Bhutan is written entirely by the students at Jakar Higher Secondary Scho...

A practical and eye-opening guide to the Aztec philosophy on how to live.During the twilight decades of their empire, the learned ones among the Aztec filled numerous volumes with philosophical and ethical thought in testimony recorded by Spanish priests. However, these have been largely overlooked and Westerners often see Aztec culture as a matter for history, anthropology, and archaeology—not the elevated realms of philosophy. Sebastian Purcell aims to change tha...

**Edgar Award FinalistA struggling silhouette artist in Victorian Bath seeks out a renowned child spirit medium in order to speak to the dead - and to try and identify their killers - in this beguiling new tale from the queen of Gothic fiction, Laura Purcell**As the age of the photograph dawns in Victorian Bath, silhouette artist Agnes is struggling to keep her business afloat. Still recovering from a serious illness herself, making enough money to support her elderly mothe...