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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...

'Impressive' The Times'An enormous treat . . . beautifully vivid, claustrophobic and macabre . . . a masterful page-turner'Bridget Collins, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Binding'A chilling, atmospheric read' Woman's OwnNot every house is a home...Belinda Bainbridge has spent her life in the shadow of her anxious mother, so when her father-in-law die...

Bilbliophiles love dipping into the classic, the unforgotten, the obscure- and ADV does too. This is why we pack so manyinto each issue. BUT...There are times when new & original works of fiction make their way to our desks, and those stories deserve to be in front of reader's eyes ASAP. Hence the reason for this special 2026 issue. In your hands are seven complete stories, sure to expand your library and your mind.

**'**Laura is a masterful writer, her deliciously gothic stories so skilfully woven that you can't get them out of your head even if you wanted to' Stacey Halls, author of The Familiars'The Corset is a contender for my Book of the Year. Beautifully written, intricately plotted, a masterpiece' Sarah HilaryIs prisoner Ruth Butterham mad or a murderer? Victim or villain?Dorothea Truelove is young, wea...

*LAURA PURCELL'S HOUSE OF SPLINTERS IS OUT NOW*A Daphne Du Maurier-esque chiller set on the mysterious Cornish coast, from the award-winning author of The Silent Companions.**'**Du Maurier-tastic' GUARDIAN'Deliciously sinister' HEAT'A clever, creepy read' SUNDAY EXPRESSConsumption has ravaged Louise Pinecr...

Want to eat well but feel you don't have the time?Roz Purcell will show you how tasty and healthy whole foods can be - and how easy it is to fit them into a busy lifestyle. Using readily available ingredients and store cupboard essentials, Roz's whole foods recipes are quick, simple, nutritious and most of all, delicious.In less than thirty minutes, you can prepare, cook, and enjoy natural food that helps you look and feel healthier and happier.With over 100 easy to...

…I want the rest of my life to be the best of my life, and I am determined to not have an ED be a part of that. This is what we all deserve.Tell Your Eating Disorder to F**k Off is a self-help book for eating disorders from someone who lives with one. Kate Purcell has spent much of her life in the grips of anorexia nervosa. Now healthy and happy, she is here to tell you how to separate who you are from your Disorder.In these pages are the ...

**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...

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...

A gothic tale set in a rambling house by the sea in which a maid cares for a mute old woman with a mysterious past, alongside her superstitious staff--from the author of The Silent Companions.A perfect spooky read!Consumption has ravaged Louise Pinecroft's family, leaving her and her father alone and heartbroken. But Dr. Pinecroft has plans for a revolutionary experiment: convinced that sea air will prove to be the cure his wife an...

From award-winning bestseller Laura Purcell comes her YA debut, MOONSTONE.'Brilliant and beautiful, Moonstone is the gothic werewolf love story we've all been waiting for. Easily one of my favourite books of the year!' JJA Harwood, author of The Thorns RemainDon’t misbehave. Beware the moon. And never go out after dark …Following a scandal at the Vauxhall pleasure gardens,...

*LAURA PURCELL'S HOUSE OF SPLINTERS IS OUT NOW*Winner of the Historical Crime Book of the Year 2021 Award at the 2022 Fingerprint Crime Awards'Dripping with atmosphere with a corkscrew plot, Laura Purcell just gets better and better' STACEY HALLS'It truly kept me guessing to the very last page' SONIA VELTONWicked deeds require the cover of darkness...A struggling silhouette artist in...