In "The Silent Woman," Rita crafts a poignant exploration of identity, loss, and the nuances of female silence in a society that often overlooks their voices. This novel weaves a rich narrative tapestry, blending lyrical prose with stark realism, inviting readers into the inner worlds of its characters. Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal strife, the story navigates the complexities of women's experiences, revealing the hidden depths of their struggles and resilien...

In "The Lie Circumspect," Rita delves into the multifaceted nature of truth and deception within the human experience. Through a masterful blend of introspective prose and poetic language, the narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and the intricate web of lies that often bind individuals and societies. The reader is invited into a world where truth is subjective, and the protagonist grapples with personal and ethical dilemmas that resonate deeply in contemporary society, reflect...

"The Mystery of a Turkish Bath" is a novel written by Rita, the pseudonym of Eliza Margaret Jane Humphreys, a British author known for her works of sensation fiction and mystery.In this novel, readers can expect a thrilling tale of intrigue and suspense set against the backdrop of a Turkish bathhouse. The title suggests that the story may involve a mysterious event or crime that occurs within the confines of the bathhouse, leading to a complex investigation and the unraveling of secrets.Ri...

In "Vivienne," Rita crafts a profound exploration of identity and belonging through the lens of its complex protagonist, Vivienne. The narrative weaves together lyrical prose and vivid imagery, creating an immersive experience that reflects on the intricacies of personal and cultural heritage. Drawing on contemporary themes of displacement and self-discovery, the book situates itself within the broader context of postmodern literature, challenging traditional narrative structures while ill...

In "The Lie Circumspect," Rita delves into the intricate web of deception that permeates human relationships and societal interactions. Written in a lyrical and introspective style, the novel navigates the existential struggles of its protagonists as they grapple with the moral ambiguities of truth and deception. Set against a contemporary backdrop, Rita employs rich, metaphorical language that invites readers to question their own beliefs and perceptions, creating a multi-layered narrativ...

Set across the Second World War, Snowflakes in the Wind is a heartwarming story of triumph over adversity by Rita Bradshaw, author of the number one bestselling Dancing in the Moonlight.It's Christmas Eve 1920 when nine-year-old Abby Kirby's family is ripped apart by a terrible tragedy. Leaving everything she's ever known, Abby takes her younger brother and runs away to the tough existence of the Border farming community.Years pass. Abby b...

Excerpt: "It is Lauraine Douglas' wedding-day. A delicious gleam of sunshine streams through the curtained windows—flickers over the dainty arrangements of the toilet-table, loses itself in the white wonders of lace, linen, and embroidery strewed about in different directions, and finally wanders to a dusky head on the pillows, and plays at hide and seek over the closed eyelids of a very lovely face. The eyelids open—quite suddenly, quite wakefully—not with any half-and-half preparation—an...

“I take them for rheumatic gout, ” said a slight, dark-haired woman to her neighbour, as she leant back in a low lounging-chair, and sipped some water an attendant had just brought her. “You would not suppose I suffered from such a complaint, would you? ”— and she held up a small arched foot, with a scarcely perceptible swelling in the larger joint. She laughed somewhat affectedly, and the neighbour, who was fat and coarse, and had decided gouty symptoms herself, looked at her with something ...

A magical debut novel from Rita Leganski, The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow is the tale of a mute boy whose gift of wondrous hearing reveals family secrets and forgotten voodoo lore, and exposes a murder that threatens the souls of those who love him.Bonaventure Arrow didn’t make a peep when he was born, and the doctor nearly took him for dead. But he was listening, placing sound inside quiet and gaining his bearings. By the time he turns five, he can hear flowers grow, a t...

**FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZEFINALIST FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZEONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE READS OF SUMMER 2024Named a Best Book of 2024 by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Time, Elle, Vulture, Lit Hub, and The Guardian“Make room, American fiction, for a meaningful new voice.” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times Book ReviewA...

A group of guests, at an exclusive luxury hotel in Hampshire, are the witnesses of an illustration of occult powers, demonstrated by “the Mystery”, as Mrs. Jefferson named the beautiful stranger who one day appeared in the Turkish Baths of the hotel. The events that follow lead Mrs. Jefferson to question the wisdom of her interest in the occult.

**Set in the early 1900s in the Tyne and Wear countryside, Believing in Tomorrow is a powerful, heartfelt saga of determination in the face of hardship. From the top ten bestselling author of The Storm Child, Rita Bradshaw.'Tears will be shed and hearts broken and mended again' – Lancashire Evening Post**Molly McKenzie is only eleven years old when her abusive father beats her to within an inch of her life. Escaping from the hovel she calls home, ...