“A most tender work of art...Bonfire Night is a treasure of a novel, beautifully written with the unflinching style and subtle psychological insights of such masters as Ian McEwan and Graham Swift.” –Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury GirlsSpanning from England's anti-fascism protests of 1936 through the aftermath of WWII, this moving, intricately wrought historical novel b...

In the shadowed heart of a glittering high-rise, after the last employees have gone home, the rules disappear.Ten ambitious women. Ten powerful men. Ten desks that will never feel the same again.What begins with a single pair of strong hands curling into crisp white fabric quickly spirals into raw, sweat-drenched nights of pleasure. Blouses are ripped open, breasts roughly claimed, skirts shoved high as these women are taken hard and deep—bent over desks, pressed against wi...

**Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition before the full length novel comes out!“A a most tender work of art...Bonfire Night is a treasure of a novel, beautifully written with the unflinching style and subtle psychological insights of such masters as Ian McEwan and Graham Swift.” —Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls**Spanning from England's anti-fascism p...

Dive into the mystical tapestry of 'Secrets of the Invisible – 3 Classic Metaphysical Essays,' a carefully curated anthology that unravels the complexities of metaphysical thought through its profound narratives and stylistic diversity. This collection navigates through esoteric wisdom and metaphysical explorations, presenting a triad of essays that collectively underscore humanity's perennial quest for understanding the unseen. Each piece within the collection offers a distinctive perspec...

An inspiring story of star-crossed love and female independence.London, 1936: At twenty-one, Kate Grifferty is a press photographer in a Fleet Street agency, an unusual job for a young woman. But Kate is both talented and daring, recklessly going wherever the story might be—including, one October day, to an anti-fascism protest in East London. There, she meets David Rabatkin, a brilliant Jewish medical student. While his idealistic brother is eager to go to Spain and join the fight...

This edited collection explores disease transmission and the ways that the designed environment has promoted or limited its spread. It discusses the many design factors that can be used for infection and disease control through lenses of history, public health, building technology, design, and education.This book calls on designers to consider the role of the built environment as the primary source of bacterial, viral, and fungal transfers through fomites, ventilation systems, and ...

Revolutions have gripped many countries, leading to the destruction of buildings, places, and artifacts; climate change is threatening the ancestral homes of many, the increasingly uneven distribution of resources has made the poor vulnerable to the coercive efforts by the rich, and social uncertainty has led to the romanticizing of the past. Humanity is resilient, but we have a fundamental need for attachment to places, buildings, and objects.This edited volume will explore the di...

Whispers from the Unseen - 5 Classic Supernatural Tales invites readers into a realm where the boundaries between reality and the ethereal dissolve. This anthology gathers an eclectic array of supernatural narratives, ranging from spectral apparitions and eerie premonitions to encounters with the inexplicable. The collection honors the rich tapestry of late 19th and early 20th-century literature, showcasing diverse styles from atmospheric Gothic to introspective spiritualism. Within its pa...

Just days after the close of World War II, Bess Myerson, the daughter of poor Russian Jewish immigrants living in the Bronx, is competing in the Miss America pageant. At stake: a $5,000 scholarship. The tension and excitement in Atlantic City's Warner Theatre are palpable, especially for traumatized Jews rooting for one of their own. So begins Bessie.Drawing on biographical and historical sources, Bessie reimagines the early life of Bess Myerson, who, in 1945 at a...

**"Captivating."—The Washington PostNamed a Best Book of Summer by Good Morning America • BuzzFeed • PopSugar • BookRiot • LifeSavvy • CT PostFrom "a master of historical fiction" (NPR), Karin Tanabe's A Woman of Intelligence is an exhilarating tale of post-war New York City, and one remarkable woman’s journey from the United Nations, to the cloistered drawing rooms of Manhattan society, to the secretive ranks of the FBI.**A Fifth Avenue address, p...

In the third entry to the series, Alaska P.I. Cecil Younger is fresh out of rehab with a head wound, a child custody case from hell, and the clients to match.Confrontational and obsessed, Priscilla DeAngelo is sure her ex is conspiring with a state senator to wrest her son from her, and thus, she hires Cecil Younger to investigate. This is the first time Younger has to deal with lawyers in flashy suits and overused paper shredders. When she storms off to Juneau for...

Rosalind Thorne's quick wits and discretion have proved invaluable to London's haut ton. Success has at last brought her financial stability and a new home, which she shares with her best friend, Alice Littlefield. But now trouble has infiltrated Rosalind's sanctuary, and the reputations in danger include her own.Alice has formed a tender attachment to Amelia, the maid in their employ, and her affection is returned. But before meeting Alice, Amelia was involved with Cate L...