Best historical fiction book of 2023 - Bjørn Larssen, blogger at Queen’s Book Asylum⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So good I read it twice,' Lesley Walters, goodreadsShortlisted for the 2022 Selfies Award and the 2022 Chaucer Award; Quarter-Finalist in The Booklife Prize.Loyalty has a price the children payIn the twilight of the old gods, when the last Vikings rule the seas, two cursed orphan...

Award-winning historical fiction. Like Game of Thrones with real history.'Believable, page-turning and memorable.' Lela Michael, S.P. Review1150: Provence, where making love and making paper are crimes against the Church.Death on her heels, Estela runs towards a new identity. Her life depends on her golden voice and the patronage of Eleanor of Aquitaine but her heart cares more for the judgement of her tutor, Dragonet...

This is the first book in the Aucourte Series, a Victorian family saga in the tradition of The Forsyte Saga — more Downton than Bridgerton.With a complex family situation, deep relatable characters and richly described locations, this novel sets the mood within a tinderbox situation, explores the social values of the time, and at its heart remains a love story — a tale of young and forbidden love. An unsuitable couple overcoming secrets, threats and barriers to their h...

A Duke of many rules. A Lady of independence.Since her cheating husband created a scandal by dying beneath his whore, Darcy de Merle is determined to enjoy widowhood, and refuses to mourn a man she grew to loathe. Setting the ton ablaze, Darcy holds a ball to re-launch herself into Society on the anniversary of his death.Cameron, the Duke of Athelby plays by the rules. Always. He’s lived through the terrible consequences of what revelry, carelessness, and l...

After months spent in hiding, Princess Holly is finally ready to take her rightful place as ruler of Atharia. All she has to do now is survive her murderous uncle’s attempts to steal the throne for himself. But when a mysterious gentleman washes up on the shores of her beach, she’s shocked to realize she needs his help almost as much as he needs hers …When Drew Meyers left his estate, his plan was to escape the arranged marriage, his scheming father brokered for him. The storm that...

Epic eco-fantasy. 2020 Kindle Book Awards Finalist. Standalone Bk 1 in an award-winning trilogy. 2020 Royal Dragonfly Award winner.One misfit girl and 50,000 bees against the might of the Citadel.Mielitta, a despised servant of mysterious parentage, yearns to be an adult and fit into Citadel society but the all-powerful mages won’t even consider her for the Maturity Test. As they fight amongst themselves, Mielitta overhears their secrets and plans to...

This #1 New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse from world-renowned poet Nikita Gill is a richly imagined retelling of the Greek myth of Hekate, a goddess of the underworld. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Alexandra Bracken.This is an ancient story written long before us. It is a tale full of Gods and monsters, divine wars and ghosts, and the tangled mess made by the divine and the mortal. This is a ode to mothers and daughters, the sacred and th...

“Scandal, sabotage and spies. Who knew the beauty industry was so cutthroat! This was a thoroughly compulsive and addictive read." — Kate Thompson, bestselling author of The Little Wartime LibraryBestselling author Gill Paul reveals the history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned decades in a world that was changing dramatically for women—perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict, a...

TWO WOMEN. ONE HISTORY. A SECRETS THAT CROSSES CENTURIES.** The USA Today Bestseller****The number one Kindle bestseller**‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story… A triumph.’ DINAH JEFFERIES, author of The Tuscan ContessaLove. Guilt. Heartbreak.1914: Russia is on the brink of collapse, and the Romanov family faces a terrifyingly uncertain future. Grand Duchess Tatiana has ...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy was the worst residential fire in London since World War II. It killed seventy-two people in the richest borough of one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Like other catastrophic events before it and since, it has the power to bring about lasting change. But will it? The historical evidence is weighed against 'lessons being learned' in a meaningful or enduring way. In an attempt to understand why, despite enormous efforts, we persistently fail to learn fro...

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR FREIDA MCFADDEN: "[A] must-read... equal parts heartwarming and empowering.”Mad Men meets the world of publishing in international bestselling author Gill Paul’s new novel about Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann, two dynamic, groundbreaking writers renowned for their scandalous and controversial novels, and the beleaguered young editorial assistant who introduces them.1966, NYC: Jacqueline Susann’...

My Virtuous DukeDashing Arthur Winter, Duke Beaufort needs an heir, but the path to marriage is as tricky as a waltz. Lucky for him, the witty Lady Deandra Coleridge, his best friend and confidante, steps in to help him win the heart of a debutante. Yet, a simple kiss unravels unexpected desires between them. Will any debutante suffice, or has the one he longs for been by his side all along? Get ready for a tale where love takes the lead!My Notoriou...