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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...

A practical and eye-opening guide to the Aztec philosophy on how to live.The Outward Path refers to the central insight that our true desire as human beings is not really for "happiness," a fleeting mood. What we really want is a rich and worthwhile life, which we can only achieve by pursuing an outward path of engagement with other people. Wisdom is not a matter of "thinking for oneself," but comes through deliberating well in concert with others...

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...

**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 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...

**"[An] uncanny Gothic mystery... Satisfying."—New York Times Book Review"A romping read with a deliciously dark conceit at its center... Reminded me of Alias Grace."—Kiran Millwood HargraveFrom the author of The Silent Companions, a thrilling Victorian gothic horror story about a young seamstress who claims her needle and thread have the power to kill**Dorothea Truelove is young, wealthy, and beautiful. Ruth Butterham is young, poor, and ...

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...

An unplanned pregnancy triggers a woman's emotional journey in this "intense" and inspiring novel of healing and forgiveness ( Lexington Herald Leader).At a seedy Lexington motel, a "Jane Doe" has been found unconscious, suffering from amnesia, and clinging to life after getting an illegal abortion. To Dr. Cara Land, third-year medical student at University of Kentucky Hospital, the patient has also become a friend she's desperate to help. When she discove...

'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...

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.

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, Elsie has only her late husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. Inside her new home lies a locked door, beyond which is a painted wooden figure—a silent companion—that ...