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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

THE BREATH OF SLEEPING BOYS [WORKING TITLE]

Pakistan 2007In a small village at the foot of the mountains ten-year-old Raza’s future hangs in the balance. If he remains in Pakistan he will be recruited by his Taliban brothers, a gun placed in his hands, his life one of danger. There is another path, but it comes at a high price.

Cornwall 2009In his family’s ramshackle beach house twelve-year-old Finn is unaware that when summer ends his life will never be the same again. His father will join British troops in Afghanistan. His mother, who has always struggled with army life, is on the verge of leaving.

Both boys are about to have their worlds torn apart - but in a twist of fate their paths cross. And as family and loyalty pull them towards danger, will their powerful bond save not just Raza and Finn, but those they love most?

Sara MacDonald

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Lynne DrewPublication: 3 Feb 2022Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Commercial fiction

The Author: Sara Macdonald has spent much of her life as a nomad, travelling all over the world, first with her parents, then as an army wife. Eventually, she put down roots in Cornwall and started writing professionally, for magazines, then as a full-time novelist. She is the author of the bestselling Sea Music and In a Kingdom by the Sea, among many other novels.

Absorbing, poignant and evocative, this epic story of friendship, loyalty and the conflicting pull of family ties sweeps the reader from the hill villages of Pakistan to England’s wild Cornish coast.

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‘Vividly drawn characters… Thoughtful and compelling storytelling.’ Choice

'Intriguing themes are cleverly woven together… I found myself swept along by the sheer interest of every page… it grips to the end.' Country Life

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THE LIGHTHOUSE

Six friends travel to a remote island north of the Scottish Highlands for an old school reunion. They’ve rented The Lighthouse – a stunning, now abandoned building that was once notorious for deaths at sea.

On the first evening, someone goes missing. The group search all through the night to no avail. But when the five remaining friends return to the lighthouse early the next morning, they are shocked to find James inside. He looks terrified – but won’t say a word about where he’s been.

The party vow to put the strange night behind them and enjoy the rest of their stay, but when more unexplained things begin to occur, tensions escalate. It’s clear James knows something, but nothing will persuade him to give up the secrets of the island. Is he protecting his friends from a terrible truth, or leading them into more danger?

Fran Dorricott

Imprint: AvonEditor: Katie LoughnanePublication: 3 Feb 2022Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, suspense

The Author: Fran Dorricott is an author based in Derby. She holds a degree in American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and an MA with distinction in Creative Writing from City University London.

Fran is also a bookseller, which is secretly just a way for her to fuel her ridiculous book-buying addiction.

A chilling, gripping and powerfully atmospheric suspense novel with a gothic edge.

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AN ITALIAN SCANDAL

London 1859. Carina Temple has put away the stifling black crepe demanded by the death of her father – but with it she has also cast aside society’s expectations of what a single young lady should be and do.

When Carina’s uncle summons her to Belgrave Square to tell her reputation is ruined, thanks to a certain Lord Danby, he tells she must travel to Italy until the gossip recedes and a suitable match can be found for her.

But Italy is a tempestuous place – her grandmother and cousins soon tell her of the fault lines between the states and the dangerous rebels fighting for freedom. Chief among these is Ben Mavrone – and when he and Carina meet, he distrusts her society pedigree, and she considers him a violent extremist.

When trouble comes to Carina’s door, it is Ben who saves her –reluctantly – and as they go on the run, they must learn to understand each other to stay alive.

Meanwhile back in England, Carina’s family has plans for the life Miss Temple should lead – if she ever returns.

Lady Cecil Cameron

Imprint: HarperNorthEditor: Genevieve PeggPub: 11 Nov 2021Format: HardbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Historical romance

The Author: Lady Cecil Cameron is half Scottish and half Italian, and grew up near Jedburgh. She read history at university, before moving to Vietnam, receiving an OBE for her work in orphanages there. She has four children and lives in London.

A debut historical novel full of romance, passion and adventure set in nineteenth century London and Sicily.

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A MAN OF HONOUR

Opening five years before the start of A Woman of Substance, A Man of Honour begins with 13-year-old Blackie O’Neill facing an uncertain future in rural County Kerry. Orphaned and alone, he has just buried his sister, Bronagh, and must leave his home to set sail for England, in search of a better life with his mother’s brother in Leeds. There, he learns his trade as a navvy, amid the grand buildings and engineering triumphs of one of England’s most prosperous cities, and starts to dream of greater things. And then, high on the Yorkshire moors, in the mists of a winter morning he meets a kitchen maid called Emma Harte.

In A Man of Honour, the true Blackie O'Neill is revealed. For the first time, readers discover his story: his tumultuous life, the obstacles facing him, the desire he has to throw off the impotence of poverty and move up in the world. Like his friend Emma, he is ambitious, driven, disciplined, and determined to make it to the top. And like Emma Harte, he is an unforgettable character for the millions who loved the book.

Barbara Taylor Bradford

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Lynne DrewPublication: 28 Oct 2021Format: Hardback Extent: 512ppPrequel

Genre: Historical

Of note: Barbara’s books have sold over 90m copies worldwide in more than 90 countries and 40 languages, and 10 mini-series and television movies have been made of her books.

In October of 2007, Barbara was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her services to literature.

The Author: Barbara Taylor Bradford was born and raised in England. She started her writing career on the Yorkshire Evening Post and later worked as a journalist in London. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, became an enduring bestseller and was followed by many more, including the bestselling Harte series.

Previous rights sold in 40 languages, information available on request.

The prequel to the iconic A Woman of Substance, which was a No.1 bestseller in the UK and US and spent over 40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford:

‘An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death and passion.’ New York Times

‘A mighty saga. Little has been so riveting since Gone With the Wind.‘Evening News

‘A long, satisfying novel of money, power, passion and revenge, set against the sweep of 20th century history.’ Los Angeles Times

‘Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world’s best at spinning yarns.’ Guardian

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THE WOMAN IN THE WOODS

When Allie moves to a quaint old cottage with her husband, it’s their dream home. Nestled in the village of Pluckley, it seems a perfect haven in which to raise their two children. But Pluckley has a reputation. It’s known as England’s most haunted village. And not long after the birth of her their new son, Allie begins to notice strange things.

What’s the flash of white she sees moving quickly through the woods to the back of their house? And what’s the strange scratching noise from the chimney?

As Allie discovers more about the history of their new home, she uncovers a story of witchcraft and superstition which casts a long shadow to the present day. And not everything is as it seems. Her family might well be in danger, but it’s a danger none of them could have foreseen.

Lisa Hall

Imprint: HQEditor: Kate MillsPublication: 14 Oct 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, suspense

For: Fans of Louise Jensen, BA Paris and Katerina Diamond.

The Author: Lisa Hall is the bestselling author of Between You and Me, which sold over a quarter of a million copies and was the fifth top selling title on Amazon in 2016.

Bestseller Lisa Hall’s The Woman in the Woods is full of creeping unease and nerve-racking tension. It will have readers on the edge of their seat.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish), Eksik Parka (Turkish)

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

MEET ME IN TAHITI

Zoe has spent her life facing battles: battling her parents for independence, battling her feelings for local bad boy Finn Doherty, and, after a car accident at eighteen, adjusting to the fact she would notwalk again. She was strong until the day Finn, the person she thought she could rely on, left Hawke’s Cove for good. Ten years later, as a successful travel writer, Zoe must review a new resort in French Polynesia, an easy job – until she meets its owner.

Finn Doherty was never good enough for Zoe. He knew it. Zoe’s family knew it. The village of Hawkes Cove made sure he knew it. Leaving Zoe, and the village, was the only thing he could do. Now a successful businessman, he thought his past was behind him, until a journalist turns up to review his new resort.

As Finn shows Zoe the exotic wonders of the French Polynesian islands both face the fact their shared past might just be the beginning of a future. But only if Zoe can win the biggest battle of her life… facing up to her heart’s desire.

Georgia Toffolo

Imprint: Mills & Boon TradeEditor: Rebecca SlorachPublication: 2 Sep 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 320pp

Genre: Love story, romance

The Author: Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo has a combined social media following of over two million. Having made her name in the E4 series Made in Chelsea she captured the nations hearts being crowned Queen of the Jungle on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, and is now a regular on ITVs This Morning. Her debut novel Meet Me in London was a Sunday Times Top 20 bestseller.

The brand-new novel from Sunday Times Top 20 bestselling author Georgia Toffolo, Meet Me in Tahiti is perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Trisha Ashley.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (German), Newton Compton (Italian), Harlequin (US)

‘Totally dreamy, funny in all the right places, and unabashedly romantic. I loved it!’ Laura Jane Williams

‘Uplifting, romantic and festive – the perfect book to curl up with. I couldn’t put it down.’ Rosie Nixon

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

When Marianne’s carefully constructed life and marriage fall apart, she is forced to return to her childhood home, a ramshackle seaside mansion perched high on a cliff by the Irish Sea. There she must rebuild her relationship with her mother, Rita, a flamboyant artist and recovering alcoholic who lives by her own rules.

Marianne left home when she was 15 following a traumatic and tragic incident. She never planned to return, and now she has to face the fact that some plans don’t work out the way you wanted them to. But she might just discover that, sometimes, you have to come to terms with the story of your past before you can work out the shape of the future.

Ciara Geraghty

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Lynne DrewPub: 2 Sep 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Commercial fiction

The Author: Ciara Geraghty lives in Dublin with one husband and three children. Make Yourself at Home is her eighth novel.

Set on the wild Irish coast, with an unforgettable cast of characters, this deeply emotional novel is full of Ciara Geraghty’s trademark heart and poignancy.

Previous rights sold: United Sky New Media (Chinese Simplified), Meulenhoff Boekerij (Dutch), Goldmann (German), DeAgostini (Italian), Park Row (US)

‘Hugely entertaining… an instantly engaging read, what you might get if you mixed Jojo Moyes with Marian Keyes.’ Sunday Independent

‘A fabulous read…you’re immediately immersed.’ Sheila O’Flanagan’A superb writer – the Irish Jojo Moyes.’ Irish Examiner

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MURDER

Grace, Meg and Daphne, all in their seventies, are minding their own business while enjoying a cup of tea in a café, when seventeen-year-old Nina stumbles in. She’s clearly distraught and running from someone, so the three women think nothing of hiding her when a suspicious-looking man starts asking if they’ve seen her.

Once alone, Nina tells the women a little of what she’s running from. The need to protect her is immediate, and Grace, Meg and Daphne vow to do just this. But how? They soon realise there really is only one answer: murder.

And so begins the tale of the three most unlikely murderers-in-the-making, and may hell protect anyone who underestimates them.

Praise for Rosalind Stopps:

‘A tense page-turning thriller… powerful.’ The Times‘A masterful feat of storytelling.’ Tim Pears, author of The West Countrytrilogy

Rosalind Stopps

Imprint: HQEditor: Manpreet GrewalPub: 22 Jul 2021Format: Royal HardbackExtent: 384pp

Genre: Literary fiction, black comedy, crime

Of note: Rosalind’s first book, The Stranger She Knew, was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020.

The Author: Rosalind Stopps' short stories have been published in five anthologies and read at live literature events worldwide. A Beginner’s Guide to Murder is her second novel.

A highly original coming-of-old novel about three women in their seventies who set out to save a young girl’s life through murder.

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UNDER A GREEK MOON

Nineteen-year-old Shauna O’Brien fell for a charismatic playboy during one summer in Greece in the 1980s. The dream turned into a nightmare, and now, as one of the world’s most in-demand actresses, she’s still trying to escape her past.

Grace Taylor never knew her real mother but is determined to follow her dreams, no matter where they take her.

Demitrius seems to have led a charmed life, though few people know the sorrow and heartache that lie beneath his unruffled exterior.

Three people linked by a secret, and a search for the truth will take them from Hollywood to Monaco, and back to a magical Greek summer years ago that seemed to hold so much promise.

Carol Kirkwood

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kate BradleyPub: 8 Jul 2021Format: HardbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Escapist, Romance

The Author: Carol Kirkwood is best known as a BBC weather presenter. Trained by the Met Office, she is the current top draw not just in terms of the weather but as a TV household name. She joined BBC News as a presenter in 1998 and has consolidated her positioning as a fan favourite with appearances across all of BBC Weather’s outputs as well as extending her reach across the BBC’s popular programming. She does the weather on Zoe Ball’s Breakfast Show and also presents the live broadcasts during the Wimbledon Tennis fortnight.

Jackie Collins meets Mamma Mia in this highly entertaining and compulsive novel filled with surprises and twists.

Praise for Under A Greek Moon:

‘Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist, with a heart as warm as its author's.’ Cathy Kelly, bestselling author of The Family Gift

'Carol's book is a real treat… with heart and drama - marvellous!’ Anton Du Beke

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THE LAST DAUGHTER

1487: In the midst of the Wars of the Roses, Anne Lovell finds her loyalties dangerously torn between two men. There is her husband, Francis Lovell, preparing to rebel against the throne: the man she has been desperately in love with ever since she was a child, but who has never returned heraffections. And then there is King Henry VII, who has the power to order Francis’s death in a heartbeat if he were to suspect betrayal.

Present day: Serena returns home to Minster Lovell in Oxfordshire where the body of her twin sister Caitlin has been found, ten years after she vanished. The mystery of Caitlin’s tragic disappearance has haunted Serena for a decade, and she is determined to uncover the truth of what really happened to her sister.

But when she finds a link between Caitlin’s death and a threatening artefact dating back to the Wars of the Roses, Serena stands poised at the brink of a startling discovery – one that will tie her family to a dark mystery that has haunted Minster Lovell for centuries.

Nicola Cornick

Imprint: HQEditor: Abby ParsonsPub: 8 Jul 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 384pp

Genre: Historical

Of note: Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Thriller Award 2021

The Author: International bestselling author Nicola Cornick became fascinated with history when she was a child. She studied history at university and wrote her master’s thesis on heroes. Nicola also acts as a historical advisor for television and radio.

15th century timeslip novel, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Barbara Erskine, Victoria Hislop and Kate Morton.

‘A most engaging novel, full of intrigue and atmosphere.’ Anne O’Brien

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

THE LUCKY ESCAPE

ONE CANCELLED WEDDINGWhen the day finally comes for Annie to marry Alexander, the last thing she expects is to be left standing at the altar. She was so sure he was Mr Right. Now, she has no idea how she could have got it so wrong.

ONE UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERAfter a chance meeting with Patrick, an old friend who reminds her of who she used to be, Annie takes a vow of her own: she’ll say yes to every opportunity that comes her way from now on.

ONE SPARE TICKET FOR THE HONEYMOONCould a spontaneous trip with Patrick be the way to mend Annie’s heart? She’s about to find out as she embarks on her honeymoon – with a man who’s not her husband.

Praise for The Lucky Escape:

‘I can’t remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone. Pure escapist fiction!’ Stacey Halls‘Laura Jane Williams’ writing has such a power to make you laugh and cry like no other.’ Lucy Vine

Laura Jane Williams

Imprint: AvonEditor: Katie LoughnanePublication: 10 June 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 368pp

Genre: Romantic comedy

The Author: Laura Jane Williams is a writer whose work has appeared everywhere from the Guardian to Buzzfeed, Stylist, Closer, Metro and theTelegraph. She is Grazia’s former dating columnist.

Rights sold: Droemer (German)

Modern, witty and laugh-out-loud novel from internationally bestselling author Laura Jane Williams.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Dutch, Italian), Rua do Sabao (Brazilian Portuguese), Droemer (German), 2020 Editora (Portuguese), AST (Russian)

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‘Joyful and romantic, The Love Square seems tailor-made for summer.’ Cosmopolitan‘A thoroughly modern love story. Smart and emotional – I couldn't put it down.’Sarah Morgan‘This funny, uplifting read is balm for the soul.’Fabulous

‘This is the feminist rom-com of the summer!’ Holly Bourne‘The joyful, romantic and life-affirming love story you need in your suitcase this summer!’Red Magazine‘Hilarious, heart-warming and truly authentic – your modern rom com must-read!’Hello!

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BOTH OF YOU

Leigh Fletcher, happily married step-mum to two gorgeous boys, goes missing on Monday. Her husband Mark says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She simply went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered.

Kai Jannsen, married to wealthy Dutch businessman, Daan, vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamourous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught.

Detective Chief Inspector Clements knows that people disappear all the time – far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run towards, others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds, their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the DCI believes they are.

How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth; no matter how shocking and devastating it may be.

Adele Parks

The Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller Adele Parks returns with her most provocative, compelling book to date.

Previous rights sold to: HarperCollins (German, Swedish, Danish, Finnish), Stilus (Croatian), Eesti Raamat(Estonian) Newton Compton (Italian), Kontinents (Latvian), Jotema (Lithuanian), Cappelen Damm(Norwegian), Kobiece (Polish), Presença (Portuguese), Rao Distributie (Romanian), Publik Praktikum (Serbian), Harlequin (US)

Imprint: HQEditor: Kate Mills Publication: 27 May 2021Extent: 384ppStandalone novel

Genre: Psychological thriller, crime

The Author: Her first novel, Playing Away, was published in 2000 and since then she’s had 20 international bestsellers, translated into 26 languages. She’s an Ambassador for The National Literary Trust and The Reading Agency and a judge for the Costa.

Rights sold: CappelenDamm (Norwegian)

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THE DREAM WEAVERS

Mercia, 788 ADIn the grand Saxon halls of Mercia, King Offa rules with cold ambition. His youngest daughter Eadburh is destined for an arranged marriage, but with a reckless spirit her heart is taken by a Welsh prince, a man she can never be matched with and who is quickly and cruelly taken from her.

Eadburh inherited her father’s ruthless ways but it’s the gifts passed down from her mother that are far more dangerous. She is determined to carve her own place in the world, yet her path could cause war.

Offa’s Dyke, 2021In a cottage hidden amongst the misty Welsh hills of Offa’s Dyke, Bea Dalloway is called to help Simon Armstrong, who is searching for peace. Instead he finds himself disturbed by unsettling noises and visions.

It isn’t long before Bea is also swept up by haunting dreams. The past is whispering to them, calling out for the truth to be told at last. And as dreams and reality weave closer together, Bea and Simon must be strong to resist the pull of the past – and its desire for revenge.

Barbara Erskine

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kimberley Young,Pub: 15 April 2021Format: HardbackExtent: 512pp

Genre: Historical, timeslip

The Author: Barbara Erskine is the author of thirteen bestselling novels and three collections of short stories that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural. Lady of Hay, her first novel, has now sold over three million copies worldwide.

Rights sold: Euromedia(Czech), Arkadia (Russian)

An epic tale of deceit, revenge and exile from the queen of timeslip historical fiction and the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay.

Previous rights sold: Euromedia (Czech), Alexandra (Hungary)

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• Barbara Erskine is a phenomenal HB bestseller, hitting number 2 on the Sunday Times bestseller list with The Ghost Tree.

‘A dazzling roller-coaster of a book that will thrill, enchant and intrigue those who love history and theSupernatural.’ bestselling author Alison Weir‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable.’ The Times

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Sometimes it’s the things we don’t say that we need others to hear the loudest.

Octogenarian and widower Arthur might be in the winter of his life but he’s not ready to be packed off to a care home. He’s determined to do things his way.

Neighbour Izzy has always taken everything in her stride but motherhood is proving more difficult than she thought. She keeps telling herself it’s just a phase but the dark clouds are starting to appear.

When Izzy hears about Arthur’s big move, she offers to help. But Arthur isn’t telling her the whole story. It takes courage to admit you need a friend and when you feel invisible, all you need is a ray of hope. After all, what if the best is yet to come?

Praise for The Best Is Yet To Come:

‘A gorgeous warm novel’ Paige Toon‘Emotional and life-affirming’ Isabelle Broom‘Heart-warming and full of hope’ Clare Pooley

Katy Colins

Imprint: HQEditor: Katie SeamanPub: 18 Mar 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 384pp

Genre: Commercial

The Author: Katy Colins learned there is always asecond chance in life. Jilted before her wedding, she booked a one-way ticket to the other side of the world.Her solo travels inspired her to pen The Lonely Hearts Travel Club series. Katy found her happy-ever-after by marrying the journalist who shared her story with the world.

An emotional but ultimately feel-good novel about love and friendship, for fans of Richard Roper’s Something to Live For and Lia Louis’s Dear Emmie Blue.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Czech, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish)

‘Life-affirming and gloriously comforting.’Cathy Bramley

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

THE PROMISE

Some bonds can never be broken…

One terrible moment changes everything for teenagers Kate and David. Brought together during the darkest of times, a spark of hope is ignited between them – a hand held in the darkness, a promise whispered. Neither of them will ever forget those moments.

It’s another ten years before David and Kate meet once more, and their lives are now so different. The promise they made to each other on that fateful day still binds them, but now they have so much more to lose.

With so much at stake, have they missed their one chance at happiness? The only way they will ever know is to risk everything to be together. Is that too high a price to pay for love?

Emma Heatherington

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kate BradleyPublication: 14 Oct 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400ppStandalone novel

Genre: Emotional, romance

The Author: Irish author Emma Heatherington has penned more than 50 short educational films, plays and musicals as well as nine novels, including the top-10 Kindle bestseller The Legacy of Lucy Harte.

A love story that will break your heart. Perfect for fans of Karen Swann and Lulu Taylor.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Dutch, German, Italian), Alexandra (Hungarian)

Praise for Emma Heatherington:

‘Romantic, cosy and a book that can be read cover to cover in one day because you just can’t put it down.’ Yahoo

‘A proper winter heart-warmer.’ Heat

‘A gorgeous will they/won’t they love story, with depth and surprising twists.’ Sun

‘A tale that shows the impact someone can still have on others even after they’ve left this world.’The Irish World

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THE COSY COTTAGE IN IRELANDRomantic Escapes Series (8)

Julie Caplin

Talented lawyer Hannah Campbell is after a change in her workaholic life. In an uncharacteristic whim she decides to pursue her passion for cooking at the world-renowned Ballygeary Cookery School. But on her first night sampling the delights of Dublin, Hannah can’t resist falling for the easy Irish charm of handsome stranger Connor. It’s only when Hannah arrives at her postcard-pretty home in County Kerry for the next twelve weeks that she discovers that what happens in Dublin doesn’t quite stay in Dublin.

Nestled amongst rolling green hills and breath-taking countryside, the cookery school throws Hannah and Connor together again… for better or worse.

Imprint: One More ChapterEditor: Charlotte LedgerPublication: 29 Sep 2021Format: E-bookExtent: 400pp

Genre: Escapist, romance

Of note: Romantic Escapes Series has sold over 250k copies

The Author: Julie Caplin is addicted to travel and good food. Formerly a PR director, she took top food and drink writers around Europe on press trips, sampling the gastronomic delights of the continent. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. These trips have provided the inspiration for her novels.

Rights sold: Grada(Czech)

Previous rights sold: in 13 languages (details available upon request)

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Snuggle up in your favourite armchair and take a trip across the Irish Sea for comfort food, cosy countryside nights and an unforgettable romance.

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DID YOU MISS ME?

You never forget the one that got away, do you?

Nell Mason is extremely happy with her life – or at least, that’s what she tells herself. She’s lucky to have a high-powered job as a lawyer, even if it does come with a highly eccentric set of billionaire divorce clients. And she’s absolutely fine living with her sweet, if slightly dull, boyfriend Gus in their London flat where they have very sensible sex once (ok, sometimes twice) a week. She’s definitely not stuck in a rut.

But when Nell bumps into childhood friend and first love Arthur Drummond who broke her heart fifteen years ago, her safe life is shaken at the foundations. After seeing him again, the seemingly perfect life she’s worked so hard for starts to feel, well, less perfect. Maybe Nell’s been kidding herself all these years. Can she ever get over her first love?

Praise for Sophia Money-Coutts:

‘A thoroughly modern love story.’ Woman’s Weekly‘A laugh-a-minute page-turner, perfect for poolside reading.’ HELLO!‘For fans of Jilly Cooper, a gloriously escapist romp!’ Best

Sophia Money-Coutts

Imprint: HQEditor: Katie SeamanPub: 19 Aug 2021Format: Royal HardbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Romantic comedy

The Author: Sophia Money-Coutts is a journalist and author who spent five years studying the British aristocracy while working as Features Director at Tatler.

A saucy, sexy and sweet tale of self-discovery, with more fantastically rude sex from the author credited by the Guardian as one of the reasons we are falling back in love with romantic comedies. For fans of Fleabag, The Flatshare and How Do You Like Me Now?

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch), Albatros (Czech), J’ai Lu (French), Penguin (Germany), Ikar (Slovak)

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LAST NIGHT

Two friends. One missed chance. A night that changes everything.

Eve, Justin, Susie and Ed have been friends since they were eighteen.

Now in their 30s, the four are still as close as ever, Thursday pub quiz night is still sacred, and Eve is still secretly in love with Ed. Maybe Eve should have moved on by now, but she can’t stop thinking about what could have been. And she knows Ed sometimes thinks about it too.

Then one night, in an instant, all their lives change forever. And, as Eve learns she didn’t know her friends as well as she thought, she also discovers she isn’t the only person keeping secrets.

Praise for Last Night:

‘It's a long time since I loved any book as much. Her characters are nuanced, convincing and loveable… she deserves massive praise and recognition. I loved, loved, loved this book.’ Marian Keyes ‘Last Night manages to be both genuinely heart-breaking and hilarious –that's how good Mhairi McFarlane is.’ Beth O’Leary ‘A luminous, heart-achingly beautiful love letter to friendship.’ Josie Silver

Mhairi McFarlane

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Lynne DrewPublication: 1 Apr 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 416pp

Genre: Romantic comedy

The Author: Mhairi McFarlane was born in Scotland and her unnecessarily confusing name is pronounced Vah-Ree. After some efforts at journalism, she started writing novels and her first book, You Had Me at Hello, was an instant success.

Rights sold:HarperCollins (Danish, Finnish, French, Italian, Swedish, US), Droemer (German)

The hilarious new romcom from Sunday Times and international bestseller Mhairi McFarlane.

Previous rights sold: in 27 languages, details available upon request.

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‘Mhairi writes absolutely brilliant romantic comedies, I just love her.’ Jenny Colgan

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AT FIRST SIGHT

Nell and Charlie feel a spark when they meet by chance in a cafe. But they don’t trade numbers, or surnames, so there’s no way they’ll meet again.

But the next day, Nell’s phone rings at work. Somehow, impossibly, Charlie is on the other end. And he needs her help.

Nell is about to save a life, fall in love and risk everything for a perfect stranger.

Tender, thought-provoking and joyful, Charlie and Nell’s unique love story will capture your heart and give you hope. Perfect for fans of Hannah Beckerman.

Hannah Sunderland

Imprint: AvonEditor: Tilda McDonaldPublication: 1 April 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Commercial fiction, romance

The Author: Hannah Sunderland was born and bred in Sutton Coldfield, north of Birmingham, where she still lives with her menagerie of animals. She has a BA Hons degree in Fine Art and now runs her own business, a company that makes props for crime scene reconstruction.

Rights sold: HarperCollins (Spanish)

Two strangers. A spark. And a love story that will save a life.

Previous rights sold: Euromedia (Czech), Ikar (Slovak)

Praise for Hannah Sunderland:

‘A delightfully romantic and endlessly enjoyable love story.’ Isabelle Broom, author of Hello, Again

‘A compelling, quirky love story told with huge warmth from start to finish.’ Miranda Dickinson, author of The Day We Meet Again

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THE SATURDAY NIGHT SAUVIGNON SISTERHOOD

Because our friends are the ones we really tell the truth to. Not the truththat our partners can live with. Not the truth that we try (and sometimesfail) to show our children to stop them growing up into delinquents. Notthe polite truth we show our colleagues.

Instead, our best friends see the down and dirty, unvarnished, too-many-gin-and-tonics truth. They see who we really are, and they celebrate it.They see the raucous, fall-about-laughing, god-I-can't-believe-you-said-that truth. The Jesus-I'd-never-tell-my-husband-that, oh-my-god-I-feel-the-same truth. And they love us for it.

They are the most empowering, joyous and liberating part of ourlives. And Gill's new novel is an unashamed, no-holds-barred celebrationof friendship. It's also laugh-out-loud hilarious, a bit sweary, ridiculouslyrelatable, utterly forthright and the most happy-making book you'll readthis year.

Gill Sims

Imprint: Harper NonFictionEditor: Katya ShipsterPublication: 14 Oct 2021Format: HardbackExtent: 352pp

Genre: Humour,

Of note: Bestselling hardback fiction debut of 2017

• Over six months in the top-10 Sunday Times bestseller list

• Shortlisted for Debut Novel of the Year in the British Book Awards

The Author: Gill Sims is theauthor and illustrator of thehugely successful parentingblog and Facebook site ‘Peterand Jane’.

No. 1 bestselling author Gill Sims is back with her new novel, where Gill turns her razor-sharp eye from a focus on family to the other most important relationship in a woman's life (some might even say the most important relationship!): her friends.

Previous rights sold in 17 languages, details available upon request.

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THE DAUGHTER’S CHOICE

Her whole life is built on a lie.

Rose has always been close to her father. Her mother died just after she was born, so it’s been just the two of them for as long as she can remember.

She tells her father everything, and his approval of her fiancé means the world to her.

But a chance encounter just days before her wedding leaves Rose questioning everything she has ever known.

The man she trusts the most in the world has been keeping secrets from her.

And the truth will leave her with an impossible choice.

One that will change life as she knows it forever.

S.D. Robertson

Imprint: AvonEditor: Molly Walker-SmithPublication: 30 Sep 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Commercial, family drama

The Author: Former journalist S.D. Robertson quit his role as a local newspaper editor to pursue a lifelong ambition of becoming a novelist. He lives in a village near Manchester with his wife and daughter and now writes full-time –and it’s safe to say the career move paid off! Stuart is a USA Today and Kindle Top 100 bestseller.

An emotional family drama about the secrets we keep from those closest to us and how far we’ll go to protect the people we love the most. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Kerry Fisher.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Danish, Finnish, German, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish), Beijing United Creation Culture Media (Chinese simplified), Pegasus (Turkish)

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THE LOST HOURS

A perfect marriage…Golden couple Annie and David Crayce have it all. A loving marriage, three beautiful children and a thriving family business. Life couldn’t be better. Until the unthinkable happens.A perfect crime?A piece of damning DNA evidence has arisen, placing David as the prime suspect of a murder committed twenty years ago. Annie is sure her David is innocent. But if he isn’t guilty, then either his father or brother must be.As the police investigate the cold case, so does Annie. Trawling through her old diaries, she begins desperately looking for answers. But it all comes down to a few lost hours she can’t solve.And Annie begins to doubt the one person she thought she knew best: her husband.

Susan Lewis

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kimberley YoungPublication: 1 Apr 2021Format: HardbackExtent: 480ppStandalone novel

Genre: Emotional dilemma, suspense

The Author: Susan Lewis is the author of over 40 books across the genres of family drama, thriller, suspense and crime. She is also the author of two moving memoirs of her childhood in Bristol during the 1960s.

Tense, emotional and gripping, Susan Lewis’s latest novel is a spellbinding story of love, family, and the price of forgiveness.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (US), Euromedia (Czech)

Praise for Susan Lewis:

‘A compelling, timely mystery.’ Lisa Ballantyne

‘A master storyteller.’ Diane Chamberlain

‘Utterly compelling.’ Sun

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WATCHING WOMEN AND GIRLS

Women understand what it feels like to be watched – Watching Women & Girls dissects this omnipotent gaze and investigates what happens when it is returned, and what life can be like when you stare back.

Via a range of relationships from mother and daughters through to lovers, difficult colleagues, deep friendships and an online dominatrix and her client, this collection deals with wider issues of sexuality, race, gentrification and class, and aims to make the point that no matter how long we look at ourselves or each other we very rarely see the truth that is right in front of us.

Observationally acute, darkly funny and totally relatable, Watching Women and Girls moves back and forth between different lenses of perception in an often disquieting and unsettling way.

Danielle Pender

Imprint: 4th EstateEditor: Michelle KanePublication: 28 Apr 2022Format: Demy Hardback Extent: 176ppShort stories

Genre: Literary fiction

The Author: Born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Danielle gained her BA in History of Modern Art, Design & Film at Northumbria University and MA in Creative Writing at Newcastle University. In 2013 she founded Riposte, a biannual print publication that offers a diverse and nuanced reflection on the lives of modern women which has attracted a loyal readership and following world-wide. She has written for other publications including Refinery 29, It’s Nice That, Apartamento, amongst others. This is her debut collection of short stories.

Each story in this collection will examine how women in society are viewed and the impact that constant surveillance has on all of our lives. Perfect for fans of Three Women, Expectation and My Dark Vanessa, this collection of short stories heralds the arrival of an exciting new storyteller.

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THE AERIALISTS

Paris, 1891. Laura is living on the streets, far from the American prairies where she was born. When aerialists Ena and August Gaudron, believing Laura to be English, decide to rescue her, she soon finds herself ensconced in the family hot air balloon business, and offered the chance to learn how to fly.

Cardiff, 1896. The Gaudrons accept an invitation to be part of the Cardiff Fine Art, Industrial and Maritime Exhibition, presenting a show of balloon ascents and parachute descents. Late one night, a young girl, Grace Parry, knocks on the door. She is desperate to fly, whatever the cost.

As Grace’s dreams begin to take wing, can Laura be the one to keep her grounded? Histories real and invented intertwine as the novel explores the many risky ways girls are expected to perform.

Katie Munnik

Imprint: Borough PressEditor: Ann BissellPub: 14 Apr 2022Format: HardbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Historical

The Author: Katie Munnik is a Canadian writer living in Cardiff. Her collection of short fiction The Pieces We Keep was published by Wild Goose Publications and she has also been published in several magazines and anthologies, including The Cardiff Review, The Dangerous Women Project and Echoes of the City. She is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers in Toronto, Canada.

The Aerialists is a rich historical novel based on the true story of Louisa Maud Evans, a fourteen-year-old girl who died during the Great Exhibition in Cardiff, 1896, and whose demise – tumbling 8,000 feet into the Bristol Channel – captured the imagination of the city.

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GOODBYE HORSES [WORKING TITLE]

When the police show up at her door one day with the news that they’ve found her mother’s body in an abandoned quarry, Jane’s entire life is upended. Her mother disappeared when Jane was a teenager, following a violent death in the family. Jane has spent her life running from her past, living in fear that she has inherited her mother’s demons. Now, Jane must face what actually happened on that fateful, tragic day twenty years ago.

A beautifully written, atmospheric story of trauma, grief and redemption, Goodbye Horses is a debut from a bright new voice in literary fiction.

Rebecca Pert

Imprint: Borough PressEditor: Carla JosephsonPub: 3 Mar 2022Format: HardbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Literary thriller

Of note: Winner of the Cheltenham Festival First Novel Competition

The Author: Rebecca Pert is the winner of the Cheltenham Festival First Novel Competition. She lives in Gloucestershire with her husband, and Goodbye Horses is her debut novel.

In the Shetland Isles, where the grey cliffs plunge into the grey ocean, and the wind roars, Jane Douglas enjoys a simple, quiet existence – far from the terrors of her childhood.

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LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

Harriet and Mark have played it safe. Shrewd investments and smart property moves have led them to a neat terrace in an up-and-coming area of Balham; if it’s not quite as smart as they’d like, they’re working on it.

Old friends Yvette and Rob have had a different kind of life. Married young when Yvette fell pregnant, no one would have predicted Rob’s band would hit the Big Time in a way that would set them up for years. They live just a few streets from Harriet and Mark – but on a nicer road, of course. Their lives might be a bit more chaotic, but they still find time for supper with Harriet and Mark when they can.

With both couples’ kids fleeing the nest, both family homes seem emptier than they used to. So when they decide to throw in their lot together, surely it’s a good move?

After all, your oldest friends know all your secrets.

Felicity Everett

Imprint: HQEditor: Kate MillsPublication: 11 Nov 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 384pp

Genre: Thriller, suspense

Of note: The People at Number 9 has been optioned by Lionsgate UK

The Author: Felicity Everett grew up in Manchester,lived and worked in London and returned from a four-year spell in Australia to live in Gloucestershire. After an early career in children’s publishing and freelance writing, she published her debut adult novel The Story of Us in 2011.

Brilliantly twisty, darkly sharp fiction, perfect for fans of Louise Candlish and Adele Parks.

Previous rights sold: Beta (Czech), HarperCollins (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish)

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WHISPER COTTAGE

How well do you know the woman next door?

When Stina and Jack move to an old rural cottage, they’re hoping for a fresh start. Their new home is run-down compared to their neighbour’s, but generous Mrs Barley quickly becomes a friend.

Until Stina sees a mysterious figure in the widow’s garden, and her happy new life begins to unravel. And when she hears strange noises in the night, she is forced to question if Mrs Barley is what she seems.

Why do the other villagers whisper about her? Why is she so eager to help the couple? And what is she hiding in her picture-perfect home?

A haunting, twisty story about the power of secrets and rumours, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware’s The Turn of the Key and Lucy Atkins’s Magpie Lane.

Anne Wyn Clarke

Imprint: AvonEditor: Rachel Faulkner-WillcocksPublication: 2 Sep 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, psychological suspense

The Author: Ann Wyn Clark lives in the Midlands with her husband and son, plus a rather temperamental cat, a rabbit and a chinchilla. She has three (now grown-up) children and five grandchildren. She is particularly partial to Italian food, decent red wine (or any coloured wine come to that…) and cake – and has been known to over-indulge in each on occasions. She has a penchant for visiting old graveyards and speculating on the demise of those entombed beneath.

A chilling and twisty novel with classic thriller themes of family relationships and secrets at its heart, cleverly interwoven with folklore and an isolated setting of a crumbling cottage on the outskirts of a remote village.

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THE UNWELCOME GUEST

She had the perfect marriage. Until her mother-in-law moved in.

Saffron vowed to love Miles no matter what life threw at them both. Butwhen her mother-in-law moves into their happy family home, Saffron’sshiny life begins to tarnish.

Even as Caprice’s barbed comments turn to something more sinister,Saffron hopes the new nanny’s arrival will shield her from the worst of it.She’s starting to feel paranoid in her own home.

Little does she realise that Caprice longs for a new daughter-in-law –and she’ll do anything to make that happen.

Praise for Amanda Robson:

‘The tension builds and builds and then… BAM! Dark, gripping, brutal. Iloved every minute.’ Jackie Kabler‘Expertly injects menace into the domestic.’ Holly Seddon‘Totally addictive and unputdownable.’ Roz Watkins

Amanda Robson

Imprint: AvonEditor: Tilda McDonaldPublication: 19 Aug 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, suspense

The Author: After graduating, Amanda Robson worked in medical research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and at the Poisons Unit at Guy’s Hospital, where she became a co-author of a book on cyanide poisoning. Her debut novel Obsessionbecame a No.1 e-book bestseller in 2017.

From the No.1 bestselling author of Obsession, a suburban wife and her controlling mother-in-law’s relationship escalates with deadly consequences, as they draw the family nanny into their twisted game in The Unwelcome Guest.

Previous rights sold: Hungarian (Publish and More)

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THE HOUSE OF WHISPERS

When Grace returns to Abi’s life, years after they fell out at university, Abi can’t help but feel uneasy. Years ago, Grace’s friendship was all-consuming and exhausting.

Now happily married, Abi’s built a new life for herself and put those days behind her. And yet as Grace slips back into her life with all the lethal charm she had before, Abi finds herself falling back under her spell.

Abi’s husband, Rohan, can’t help but be concerned as his wife’s behaviour changes. As their happy home threatens to fall apart, he realises that there’s something deeply unnerving about Grace. Just what influence does this woman have over his wife, and why has she come back now?

Anna Kent

Imprint: HQEditor: Cicely AspinallPublication: 5 Aug 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 384pp

Genre: Thriller, suspense

The Author: Anna Kent has worked as a journalist, magazine editor and book editor as well as enjoying a stint as a radio producer. She’s written for numerous publications at home and abroad, including the Daily Telegraph, where she was a contributor for six years.

Page-turning psychological suspense that is perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Erin Kinsley and Linda Green.

Praise for The House of Whispers:

‘A nail-biting read that absolutely gripped me. A real page-turner!’ Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis

‘Unsettling and creepy, The House of Whispers is a gothic yet very modern tale of a descent into madness. But whose decline are we witnessing? Anna Kent kept me guessing at every turn, right up until the last shocking page.’ Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Flower Girls

‘Unsettling, tense and thought-provoking…this is a fresh new psychological thriller that – like Grace – completely got its hooks into me!’ Philippa East, author of Little White Lies

'A brilliant tale of artistic temperament and toxic friendship but so much more than that too. Just fabulous.' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Timesbestselling author of The Chalet

‘Dark, creepy and atmospheric. I loved it.’ Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings

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THE COTTAGE

An isolated cottage.

After losing her job and boyfriend, Jan Hamlin is in desperate need of a fresh start. She jumps at the chance to rent a secluded cottage on the edge of Coleshaw Woods.

A tap at the window.

Very quickly though, things take a dark turn. At night, Jan hears strange noises, and faint taps at the window. Something, or someone, is out there.

A forest that hides many secrets.

Jan refuses to be scared off. But whoever is outside isn’t going away, and it soon becomes clear that the nightmare is only just beginning.

Lisa Stone

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kathryn CheshirePub: 8 Jul 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400ppStandalone

Genre: Psychological thriller

Of note: Lisa Stone’s previous book, Taken, was a USA Today & Kindle Top 20 bestseller

The Author: Lisa Stone lives in England, has three children, and has 36 books published under the pseudonym Cathy Glass, many of which have become best-sellers. This is her fifth Lisa Stone thriller.

The gripping new thriller with a difference from USA Today bestselling author Lisa Stone.

Previous rights sold: Tammerraamat OÜ (Estonian)

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THE SISTER-IN-LAW

The Wife: It was a whirlwind romance and a shotgun wedding, but weeks into their marriage, Candace realizes that moving in with Lane also means moving in with his possessive, uptight sister. And there isn't room for three in this marriage.

The Sister-in-law: Harper is the kind of woman who cooks homemade meals and dusts under the furniture – it’s the least she can do for her brother as he’s been sharing his home with her and the kids since her husband’s mysterious death. But then Candace showed up and started asking questions.

The Husband: All Lane has ever wanted is a white-picket-fence life. The wife. The two-point-five kids. The happy little family. And everything seemed to be falling into place with Candace until Harper’s jealous streak got in the way, again. But choosing between his sister and wife will be costly – and knowing Harper, the price could be blood.

Pamela Crane

Imprint: AvonEditor: Katie LoughnanePublication: 15 April 2021Format: Paperback Extent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, suspense

The Author: Pamela Crane is a professional juggler. Not one who can toss flaming torches, but a juggler of four kids, a writing addiction, a horse rescuer, and a book editor by trade. Her USA Today best-selling books unravel flawed women -some she knows, some she creates.

New domestic thriller from USA Today bestseller Pamela Crane, which brings a new meaning to the phrase “marry in haste, repent at leisure”.

Previous rights sold: Morrow (US)

‘I loved One Perfect Morning! It's so well written, with sharply observed characters and the kind of fast-paced, twisty plot that keeps you turning the pages.’ Debbie Howells

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THE VATICAN SECRET

Ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is thrown into the hunt for the Vatican’s most treasured possession – a book of secrets, passed down from pope to pope – when it’s stolen by an ancient clandestine society. Mason and his rag-tag crew become embroiled in a global chase to find the book before the Vatican’s deepest secret can be revealed.

David Leadbeater

Imprint: AvonEditor: Tilda McDonaldPublication: 3 Mar 2022Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, conspiracy, action

The Author: David Leadbeater has published more than forty novels and is a million-copy e-book bestseller. His books include the chart-topping Matt Drake series and the Relic Hunters series, which won the inaugural Amazon Kindle Storyteller award in 2017. The Vatican Secret is the first book in the new Joe Mason series, and David’s first book with HarperCollins.

The Vatican Secret marks a major new conspiracy-thriller series from the million-copy bestseller David Leadbeater.

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THE GAME

When five players are drawn into a mysterious and deadly game, they swiftly realise the stakes are higher than they could ever have imagined.

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DEAR PLAYER,

THE PERSON YOU LOVE MOST IS IN DANGER.

TO SAVE THEM, YOU MUST BECOME A PLAYER IN THE GAME.

THE RULES ARE, THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE WINNER.

AND IF YOU LOSE, YOUR LOVED ONE WILL DIE.

WELCOME TO THE GAME.

YOU’VE JUST STARTED PLAYING.

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Scott Kershaw

Imprint: HQEditor: Abby ParsonsPub: 3 Mar 2022Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller

The Author: Scott Kershaw lives in Lincolnshire in a Victorian cottage that was formerly ruled by mice. He likes the crackle of vinyl, the smell of paperbacks, the taste of a stiff drink and the view from a front row barrier. He’s getting too old and heavy for crowd-surfing, but that rarely stops him from trying. His first real love was cinema. His beagle, Darwin, is the one true king of dogs. As a child, Scott believed in monsters. Sometimes he still does. The Game is his debut thriller.

Set between Europe and North America, The Game is John Marrs’ The One meets The Hunger Games. For fans of Line of Duty, Steve Cavanagh, Adrian McKinty and Harlan Coben, this is a pitch-black, high-stakes international thriller that asks: are you prepared to pay the ultimate price to save someone you love?

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THE KILLER IN THE SNOW

A year has passed since Detective Inspector James Walker caught the Christmas Killer, and he’s hoping for peace and quiet this festive season.

But across the fells, a local farmer returns home on Christmas Eve to find footsteps in the fresh snow that lead down to his unused basement – and no footsteps leading away. Days later, his body is found, alongside those of his wife and daughter.

Without a neighbour for miles, there are no witnesses and little evidence. And the crime scene has strange echoes of another terrible murder committed at the farmhouse twenty years earlier.

James knows that to catch this killer he needs to solve a case that has long since gone cold.

Alex Pine

Imprint: AvonEditor: Molly Walker-SharpPublication: 28 Oct 2021Format: Paperback Extent: 400pp

Genre: Crime, suspense, police procedural, festive

The Author: Alex Pine was born and raised on a council estate in South London and left school at sixteen. Before long, he embarked on a career in journalism, which took him all over the world – many of the stories he covered were crime-related. His favourite hobbies include hiking and water-based activities, so he has spent a lot of holidays in the Lake District.

Police procedural meets festive season in this new atmospheric and picturesque series perfect for fans of Simon McCleave’s The Snowdonia Killings and Catherine Cooper’s The Chalet.

Previous rights sold: Newton Compton (Italian)

‘This book has it all: suspense, twists and turns and a little Christmas thrown in.’ NetGalley Reviewer

‘A perfect combination of a Christmas book and thriller.’ NetGalleyReviewer

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NEXT OF KIN

Leila Syed is nearing the end of a busy day at work when she receives a call that cleaves her life in two. Her brother-in-law’s voice is filled with panic. He’s at his son’s nursery to pick Max up but he isn’t there.

It’s only now, six hours later, that Leila realises with horror what she’s done. She was supposed to drop Max off this morning but she forgot he was in the back seat – she’s left him locked in her car on the hottest day in London for two decades. Leila races down to the carpark, but she’s too late.

What comes next is an explosive trial that will tear two sisters apart. But as the case progresses it soon becomes clear that there’s more to this than meets the eye.

A gripping, brave and tense courtroom drama, Next of Kin will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-stopping page.

Praise for Kia Abdullah:

‘A deeply profound and thought-provoking read.’ Heat

Kia Abdullah

Imprint: HQEditor: Manpreet GrewalPublication: 2 Sep 2021Format: Royal HardbackExtent: 384pp

Genre: Courtroom drama, legal thriller

The Author: Kia Abdullah is an author and travel writer. She has contributed to the Guardian, BBC, and Channel 4 News, and most recently The New York Times. Kia currently travels the world as one half of the travel blog Atlas & Boots, which receives over 200,000 views per month.www.kiaabdullah.com

A gripping, brave and tense court-room drama which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-stopping page, perfect for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and He Said/She Said.

Previous rights sold: St Martin’s Press (US)

‘Gripping, sensitive, nuanced and heart-breaking, it will stay with you long after you read it.’ Roz Watkins, author of Cut to the Bone

‘A superb legal thriller… crackles with tension.’ Guardian

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TRACKS

You’ve got to fight for everything when you start with nothing

Susan Knight has a good life. So she turns a blind eye to the gambling winnings her husband Donny puts through the books at her salon. After all, he needs some way to unwind. At work, he is headteacher at Second Chance, an alternative provision school for kids who have nowhere else to go.

Being the headteacher gives Donny respect, money, and charm. But respect can be lost, money can be stolen and charm can only go so far.

The kids at the school all have a story to tell, as do the staff. Drugs, debt, violence and threat are part of their everyday lives. Donny’s got this far by never playing by the rules. But to keep winning, you have to keep chancing it all. To stay at the top means risking everything.

Susan knows Donny walks a fine line – but if he stumbles too far on the wrong side of the tracks can she stand by him? And for Donny, if he loses Susan, he knows he might be pulled back into the life that’s been waiting for him all this time.

Karen Woods

Imprint: HarperNorthEditor: Genevieve PeggPub: 8 Jul 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 336pp

Genre: Gangland saga, crime

The Author: Karen completed an adult literacy course aged 39, having left school at 15 with no qualifications. The course gave her the writing bug and she has since self-published 20 novels. She is now a passionate literacy campaigner who has spoken out about the taboo around struggling to read and write for adults.

From the backstreets of Manchester comes a new pulse-pounding gangland saga.

What readers on Amazon are saying about Karen’s previous books:

‘You are pulled into the story from the off and it just keeps building.’

‘Un-put-downable as is usually the case from Karen Woods.’

‘As always a great story with a beautiful ending.’

‘A brilliant read from start to finish.’

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THE FAMILY TREE

Liz Catalano is shocked when a DNA ancestry test reveals she’s adopted. But she could never have imagined trying to connect with her unknown family would plunge her into an FBI investigation of a notorious serial killer.

The Tri-State Killer has been abducting pairs of women for forty years, evading all police efforts and leaving barely a trace behind.

Can Liz figure out who in her new family is the cold-blooded killer? And can she save his newest victims before it’s too late?

A gripping thriller for fans of My Lovely Wife, Neflix’s The Staircase, and anyone who’s ever wondered what their family tree might be hiding.

For anyone who has devoured a true crime podcast or Netflix docuseries.

Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry

Imprint: AvonEditor: Tilda McDonaldPublication: 10 Jun 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 416pp

Genre: Crime, suspense, police procedural

The Authors: Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry came to Harper through a Twitter pitching contest. They have done extensive research and put their own spin on a chilling true case – the Golden State Killer well known from Michelle McNamara’s bestselling memoir I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.

Rights sold: HarperCollins (Dutch)

The DNA results are back. There’s a serial killer in the family tree.

Praise for The Family Tree:

‘A cracking debut, a very original take on the serial killer theme withplenty of jaw-dropping moments.’ Alex Pine, author of The ChristmasKiller

‘Such a great premise, with characters to root for and tension thatescalates, leaving you longing for the next instalment. The Family Tree ispacey, compellingly creepy and at times blackly funny.’ SharonDempsey, author of Who Took Eden Mulligan?

‘Chilling from page one, this twisted and twisty thriller is sure to keep youup at night – either because you can’t stop reading, or because you’retoo afraid to sleep.’ Megan Collins, author of The Winter Sister

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THE SERIAL KILLER’S WIFE

Every marriage has its secrets.

Beth and Tom Hardcastle are the envy of their neighbourhood – they have the perfect marriage, the perfect house, the perfect family.

When the police knock on their door one evening, Beth panics. Tom should be back from work by now – what if he’s crashed his car? She fears the worst.

But the worst is beyond imagining.

As the interrogation begins, Beth will find herself questioning everything she believed about her husband.

They’re saying he’s a monster. And they’re saying she knew.

Alice Hunter

Imprint: AvonEditor: Katie LoughnanePublication: 27 May 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, crime & mystery

The Author: After completing a psychology degree, Alice Hunter became an interventions facilitator in a prison. There, she was part of a team offering rehabilitation programmes to men serving sentences for a wide range of offences, often working with prisoners who’d committed serious violent crimes. Previously, Alice had been a nurse, working in the NHS. She now puts her experiences to good use in fiction. The Serial Killer’s Wife draws heavily on her knowledge of psychology and the criminal mind.

True crime meets domestic suspense in this debut with a fresh hook which questions whether a serial killer’s wife was involved, and how.

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THE PANDEMIC PLOT

Ben Hope (23)

When ex-SAS major Ben Hope is urgently recalled to the UK from his base in France to assist with a family crisis, little does he know that he’s about to be drawn into one of the most dangerous missions of his career: his son Jude has been accused of a brutal murder, and all the evidence points to his guilt.

To prove Jude’s innocence Ben embarks on a wild chase, facing up against mysterious killers and piecing together a fragile web of clues. What connects an all-female criminal gang from the early 1900s called the Forty Elephants, a century-old vendetta and a shadowy government conspiracy that claimed millions of innocent lives?

Along the way Ben teams up with his former acquaintance, rugged Detective Tom McAllister. They’re heading for a showdown in the wilds of Cornwall, and the villains have no intention of letting Ben come out of it alive.

Scott Mariani

Imprint: AvonEditor: Rachel Faulkner-WillcocksPublication: 13 May 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Action, adventure, thriller

Of note: Whilst the Ben Hope thrillers can be read in any order, this is the twenty-third book in the series.

The Author: Scott’s books have topped the bestseller charts in his native Britain, with The Alchemist’s Secret, the first Ben Hope novel, having held the No.1 Kindle position for a record-breaking six straight weeks. The Ben Hope series is translated into twenty languages worldwide. Scott was born in Scotland, studied in Oxford and now lives and writes in rural west Wales.

Previous rights sold: in 20 territories, details available upon request.

A Sunday Times bestselling and world-acclaimed action series featuring maverick ex-SAS hero Ben Hope and his adventures around the globe.

Praise for Scott Mariani:

‘Compelling from the first page until the last, Mariani and his fabulous protagonist Ben Hope entertain in a gripping tale that will have you turning the pages well into the night.’ Mark Dawson

‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . Scott Mariani packs a real punch.’ Andy McDermott

‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code.’ J. L. Carrell

‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure.’ Closer

‘Non-stop action – this book delivers.’ Steve Berry

‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope.’ Simon Toyne

‘Compelling from the first page until the last, Mariani and his fabulous protagonist Ben Hope entertain in a gripping tale that will have you turning the pages well into the night.’ Mark Dawson

‘House of War has it all – history, action, devious scheming and eye-opening detail. Mariani delivers a twisting storyline and raises the terrifying question: how would we survive if this really happened?’ David Leadbeater

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THE FRIEND

A stranger. A promise. A deadly game.

Danny and Sharon Evans are desperate for answers. Why did their seemingly happy daughter try to take her own life?

When a stranger approaches Danny, saying he knows who’s to blame, Danny is tempted, despite Sharon’s reservations. And when his new friend offers them revenge, how can he walk away?

But little does Danny know he is being invited to play a terrible game. A game that won't just change lives – it will end them.

Detective Inspector Joel Norris knows this is no ordinary case when two seemingly unconnected murders hit his desk within a matter of days. But how far is he willing to go to solve the puzzle?

Dark, gripping and unforgettable, The Friend will keep fans of Harlan Coben and Mark Billingham on the edge of their seats.

Charlie Gallagher

Imprint: AvonEditor: Rachel Faulkner-WillocksPublication: 1 Apr 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, crime & mystery

Of note: Top-5 Kindle bestseller and has sold close to 500,000 copies of his crime novels

The Author: Charlie Gallagher was a serving UK police officer for thirteen years, during which he held many roles. Starting as a frontline response officer, he went on to be a member of a specialist tactical team and a detective investigating serious offences.

Rights sold: HarperCollins (Dutch, German)

The Kindle bestselling author returns with the first in a gripping new crime series.

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THE LAKE

Kate's world falls apart when her teenage son drowns near his school. She’s convinced it wasn’t just a tragic accident, but no one will listen.

Then, six years later, Kate unearths Michael’s lost diary and realises she may finally be able to uncover what really happened that night.

But as she delves deeper, she begins to realise that she didn’t really know her son – or the people in his life – at all. And that sometimes secrets are better left submerged.

An absorbing, emotionally-charged and addictive page-turner that will keep you gripped into the dark hours. Perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Claire Douglas, Linda Green and Teresa Driscoll.

Louise Sharland

Imprint: AvonEditor: Molly Walker-SharpPublication: 18 Mar 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Thriller, crime & mystery

The Author: Louise Sharlandwon The Big Issue Crime Writing competition in 2019. Louise is a big supporter of the work The Big Issue do, as she also works with the homeless community, working as a Work and Learning Coach for Crisis UK.

Set between Dorset and Scotland, this is an atmospheric and claustrophobic psychological suspense novel about loss and revenge, in which a grieving mother becomes convinced the death of her teenage son was not an accident.

Praise for The Lake:

‘Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre.’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter

‘One of the best debut novels I have read – compelling, claustrophobic and captivating.’ Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave

'An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines psychological thrills with the heartfelt emotions of a grieving mother, with a great cast of characters, this book is highly recommended.’ Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea

CLASSIC & HISTORICAL CRIME

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ARROWOOD AND THE MEETING HOUSE MURDERS

Nowhere to hide. London, 1879. As winter grips the city, a group of African travellers seek sanctuary inside the walls of the Quaker Meeting House. They are being hunted by a ruthless showman, who is forcing them to perform in his ethnic exhibition in the London Aquarium.

Nowhere to turn. Private investigator William Arrowood and his assistant Barnett agree to help the travellers avoid capture. But when they arrive at the Meeting House, they find a scene of devastation. Two people have been murdered and the others have fled into the night.

Nowhere to run. The hunt for the real killer leads Arrowood into the dark heart of Victorian London. A shadowy world of freak shows, violence and betrayal, where there are no good choices and only the slimmest chance of survival.

Mick Finlay

Imprint: HQPub: 8 Jul 2021 Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Classic crime, historical

Of note: TV rights to the first novel in the series have been acquired by Cave Bear Productions (Bad Education and Decline and Fall).

The Author: Mick Finlay is an academic and teaches in a psychology department. Before becoming an academic, he had various jobs including running a market stall and working as a hotel porter.

London Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.

Previous rights sold to: HarperCollins (Brazil, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden), Moba (Czech), Harlequin (US English), I Love Books (Vietnamese)

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

THE TWISTED WIRE

Espionage and Murder in the Middle East

A crossed telephone wire causes a call from the President of the United States to his Ambassador in London to be overheard by geologist Tom Bartlett. Tom, preoccupied with thoughts of the conference he is to attend in Israel, puts the incident from his mind, unaware that he might not have been the only person listening in.

He has not been in Tel Aviv a day, however, before the first attempt is made on his life. As Arab, Israeli, Russian and American agents begin to converge on him, it’s clear that someone wants Tom’s briefcase – and will stop at nothing to obtain it.

The Twisted Wire, first published in 1971, is set at the height of the Middle East conflict, combining politics, espionage and murder into a compelling fast-moving adventure.

Praise for Richard Falkirk:

‘Unflagging action and good writing.’ New York Times

Richard Falkirk

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: David BrawnPublication: 24 Jun 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 240pp

Genre: Historical crime, classic fiction

The Author: Richard Falkirk was a pseudonym of Derek Lambert. He served in the RAF for two and a half years and then worked as a foreign correspondent, travelling the world to dangerous locations that inspired his books. His experiences informed his authentic tales of espionage and adventure. Lambert was a bestselling author of more than 30 novels.

The 1970s Middle East conflict is the setting for this high-octane thriller by the author of The Chill Factor, each a classic forgotten thriller first published 50 years ago.

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THE THREE LOCKS

A Sherlock Holmes Adventure

Cambridge, 1888.

A bloodied, torn doll is found floating in the Cam, snagged at Jesus Lock, the first of many locks along the beautiful river and located just north of Jesus College. It is soon discovered that the owner, the daughter of a Cambride don and now a beautiful young woman, has gone missing. This case vies for Holmes’ attention with the murder of a famous Italian escape artist who died horrifically during his London act following an earlier, sabotaged performance witnessed by the detective.

Travelling between Cambridge and London, Holmes attempts to unlock the deadly secrets of both cases, while Watson’s own guarded history takes centre stage in his life, with the arrival in Baker Street of a small locked box addressed to him from beyond the grave.

Praise for Bonnie MacBird:

‘Brilliant, beguiling . . . delights both Sherlock Holmes aficionados and new fans of the genre.’ Huffington Post

Bonnie MacBird

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: David BrawnPublication: 1 Apr 2021Format: Hardback Extent: 384pp

Genre: Classic crime

The Author: Bonnie MacBirdis a screenwriter and playwright as well as an accomplished stage actor and writing teacher. She holds degrees from Stanford in music and film, and when she’s not writing Sherlock Holmes she moonlights as a theatre director and audiobook reader. She divides her time between Los Angeles and London. www.macbird.com

The fourth in a series of Conan Doyle-style Sherlock Holmes novels.

Previous rights sold: in 17 territories, details available upon request

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- Global sales of30 million copies

- Many of his books turned into award-winning blockbuster filmsStunning repackage

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THE HOUSE OF FOOTSTEPS

It’s 1923 and at Mordrake Manor, a forbidding house on the Scottish border, the roaring twenties seem not to have arrived. But Simon Christie has – a young man who can’t believe his luck when he gets a job cataloguing the infamous art collection of the Mordrake family. Yet from the moment he gets off the train at the deserted village station he can’t shift a headache and a sense that there’s more to the Manor and its gruesome selection of pictures.

Simon’s host is glad of his company, but he gets the feeling the house is not so welcoming. As his questions about the Mordrakes grow, he finds answers in surprising places. But someone is not pleased that old secrets are stirring.

As night falls each evening, and a growing sense of unease roils in the shifting shadows around him, Simon must decide what he can trust and ask if he can believe what he sees in the dusk or if his mind is poisoned by what has happened before in this place between lands, between light and dark.

Mathew West

Imprint: HarperNorthEditor: Genevieve PeggPub: 3 Feb 2022Format: Demy HardbackExtent: 304pp

Genre: Ghost story, historical

The Author: Mathew West grew up in Aberdeenshire (and very briefly New Zealand). After a spell as a music journalist he now lives and works in Edinburgh as a civil servant. A keen horror film buff, his novels are born out of love of classic gothic fiction seen through modern eyes.

A chilling ghost story that combines the atmosphere of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and the suspense of Susan Hill.

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

THE QUEEN’S LADY

Following spectacular celebrations for the wedding of Arthur, Prince of Wales to Katherine of Aragon, Tudor England is plunged into mourning when the prince sickens and dies. With only ten-year-old Prince Henry left to inherit his throne, the court whispers with the sounds of conspiracy. Can young Henry secure the Tudor dynasty, or is the whole Tudor project itself now at stake?

Joan Vaux, confidante to the Tudors, is pulled into the heart of the crisis, though her own life is in turmoil, and her future far from secure. Joan faces a terrible choice – be true to her heart and risk everything? Or play the dutiful servant and watch her dreams die. Everything is at stake, for Joan and for Henry’s Kingdom.

Praise for Joanna Hickson:

‘Colourful and vivid.’ Elizabeth Chadwick‘Thoroughly engrossing.’ The Lady‘A gripping and emotional story.’ Woman

Joanna Hickson

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kate BradleyPublication: 20 Jan 2022Format: Royal HardbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Historical

The Author: Joanna Hickson spent 25 years presenting and producing News and Arts programmes for the BBC. Her first published book was a children’s historical novel Rebellion at Orford Castle but more recently she has turned to adult fiction, concentrating on bringing 15th century English history and some of its fascinating principal characters to life.

A gripping historical fiction novel from the author of bestsellers including The Agincourt Bride.

Previous rights sold: Brana (Czech), Apgads (Latvian), Literackie (Polish), Eksmo (Russian), HarperCollins (Brazilian Portuguese, Italian)

PREVIOUS COVER

‘Bewitching… the characters and the narrative work seamlessly together.’ Woman & Home

‘A fascinating portrait of the women who helped make a dynasty.’ The Times

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THE ROYAL GAME

England, 1444. Three women who came from nowhere to challenge the course of history. King Henry VI’s grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses begin to tear England apart. Everyone must choose between York or Lancaster. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power.

Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive.

Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies.

Praise for Anne O’Brien:

‘O’Brien is now approaching Philippa Gregory status.’ Reader’s Digest‘A terrific storyteller.’ Daily Telegraph

Anne O’Brien

Imprint: HQPub: 16 Sep 2021Format: Royal HardbackExtent: 512pp

Genre: Historical

Of note: TCM over 500k copies across all formats worldwide

The Author: Sunday Times bestselling Anne O’Brien was born in Yorkshire. After gaining a BA Honours degree in History at Manchester University and a Master’s in Education at Hull, she lived in the East Riding for many years as a teacher of history.

Rights sold: HarperCollins (Italian)

A spell-binding and inspirational story of the courage and resilience of threeremarkable women from the House of Paston. The Royal Game charts their rise fromobscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue during the War of the Roses.Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Italian)Rights available: WAL excl Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Hungarian, Serbian, and Czech. For those languages please contact the Jane Judd Agency.

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THE GIRL BEHIND THE WALL

A city divided.When the Berlin Wall goes up, Karin is on the wrong side of the city. Overnight, she’s trapped under Soviet rule in unforgiving East Berlin and separated from her twin sister, Jutta.Two sisters torn apart.Karin and Jutta lead parallel lives for years, cut off by the Wall. But Karin finds one reason to keep going: Otto, the man who gives her hope, even amidst the brutal East German regime.One impossible choice.When Jutta finds a hidden way through the wall, the twins are reunited. But the Stasi have eyes everywhere, and soon Karin is faced with a terrible decision: to flee to the West and be with her sister, or sacrifice it all to follow her heart?

Praise for Mandy Robotham:

‘Unique, emotional and life-affirming.’ Melanie Hudson, author of The Last Letter from Juliet

‘Another fantastic page-turner.’ LP Fergusson, author of A Dangerous Act of Kindness

Mandy Robotham

Imprint: AvonEditor: Molly Walker-SharpPublication: 2 Sep 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400ppStandalone novel

Genre: Historical, WWII

The Author: Mandy Robotham is a practicing midwife who writes about birth, death, love and everything else in between. She graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University.

Rights sold: City Editions (French), HarperCollins (Danish)

From International Kindle Top 100 bestselling author Mandy Robotham comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed.

Previous rights sold to: Euromedia (Czech), City Editions (French), Newton Compton (Italian), Briedis(Lithuanian), Planeta Manuscrito (Portuguese), Motyl (Slovak), Bookmark (Swedish)

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THE CLOCKMAKER’S WIFE

The world is at war. And time is running out.

London, 1940. Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming.

When Arthur disappears, Nell is desperate to find him. But her search will lead her into far darker places than she ever imagined.

New York, present day. When Ellie discovers a beautiful watch that had once belonged to a grandmother she never knew, she is determined to find out what happened to her. But as she pieces together the fragments of her grandmother’s life, she begins to wonder if the past is better left forgotten.

A powerful and unforgettable tale of fierce love, impossible choices and a moment that changes the world forever, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Suzanne Kelman.

Daisy Wood

Imprint: AvonEditor: Molly Walker-SharpPublication: 5 Aug 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Historical

The Author: Daisy Wood worked in publishing for some years before leaving to concentrate on her own writing. She has had several children’s books published, both historical and contemporary, and is happiest rootling about in the London Library on the pretext of research. She lives in South London and when not locked away in her study can be seen in various city parks, running after a rescue pointer with a Basset Hound in tow.

An absolutely gripping WWII historical time-slip novel, with one timeline set against the backdrop of London in the Blitz and the other a contemporary story set in New York that unravels the mystery of the past.

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

THE QUEEN’S SPY

1570: Elizabeth I rules England. But a dangerous plot is brewing in Court, and Mary, Queen of Scots will stop at nothing to take her cousin’s throne. There’s only one thing standing in her way: Thomas, the queen’s trusted apothecarist, who makes the perfect silent spy.

2021: Travelling the globe in her campervan, Mathilde has never belonged anywhere. When she receives news of an inheritance, she is shocked to discover she has a family in England. The medieval hall Mathilde inherits conceals secrets, just as she does, and she quickly makes a haunting discovery. Can she unravel the truth about what happened there all those years ago? And will she finally find a place to call home?

Clare Marchant

Imprint: AvonEditor: Molly Walker-SharpPublication: 8 Jul 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Historical fiction, Tudors, Timeslip

The Author: Clare always dreamed of being a writer and is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association New Writers Scheme. Now, finally writing full time, she lives with her husband and family in Norfolk.

Rights Sold: HarperCollins (German)

Enchanting and gripping, The Queen’s Spy effortlessly merges past with present in an unforgettable tale of love, courage and betrayal – perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes.

Previous rights sold: HarperCollins (Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish)

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EDIE’S HOME FOR ORPHANS

On the Home Front, one girl is determined to make a difference.

But Edie’s hopes of serving overseas are dashed when she’s sent to be a Land Girl in a sleepy Cumbrian village.

Prue has shut the world out since her son went away to fight. Yet when she’s asked to take in a Land Girl and two little evacuees from London, she has no choice.

Edie’s heart breaks, seeing the children’s cold welcome. But when the evacuees take in a stray puppy, even Prue can’t say no. Edie realises Applefield Manor could become a sanctuary. But can she persuade Prue to open her heart, and her home?

A moving, uplifting wartime story that fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Nadine Dorries will love.

Gracie Taylor

Imprint: AvonEditor: Tilda McDonaldPub: 27 May 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 416pp

Genre: Historical, WWII, animals lovers

Of note: Telling the untold story of Ferne Animal Sanctuary, the one-woman project to rescue the animals made homeless by World War II.

The Author: Gracie Taylor grew up in rural West Yorkshire. After university she spent time in several different cities, but eventually returned to settle in the Dales. Gracie Taylor is a pen name for Lisa Firth, who also writes award-winning contemporary romantic comedies as Mary Jayne Baker and uplifting women’s fiction as Lisa Swift. Edie’s Home for Orphans is her first historical novel.

A heart-warming tale of wartime courage, and the untold story of the animals who needed a home.

Praise for Gracie Taylor:

‘A plucky heroine whose heart embraces any stray animal amidst a cast of believable characters you can't help caring for – this is a moving story of friendship and love set against the backdrop of the Second World War.’ Molly Green, author of A Sister’s Courage

‘An unputdownable, uplifting read which will tug at your heartstrings.’ Rosie Hendry, author of The Mother’s Day Club

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THE WHOLE BOOK OF KING ARTHURA New Morte D’Arthur

From the moment when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped upon the stage of history sometime in the 6th century, he gave birth to a literary phenomenon that is still hugely popular. From a few oral tales and traditions concerning the life and deeds of this man, circulating throughout Europe from the 7th century onward, sprang a vast edifice of stories about 'King' Arthur and his noble knights.

Today there can be few people who have not heard how the boy Arthur drew the Sword from the Stone, or of the love of Lancelot and Guinevere, or how the knights rode out in search of the Holy Grail. In this sumptuous gift edition, The Whole Book Of King Arthur presents the most complete collection of these forgotten tales ever published.

These age-old stories, still as popular today as they were from the Middle Ages onwards, are illustrated by the luminous paintings and drawings of acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe.

John Matthews, Illustrated by John Howe

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Chris SmithPublication: 17 Mar 2022Format: Hardback Extent: 400pp

Genre: Fantasy, historical, illustrated

The Author: John Matthews has been involved in the study of the mysteries of Britain, including the Arthurian legends and the Grail myth, for almost fifty years. He has published over ninety books on King Arthur and the Grail. He has also published short stories, poetry and children’s books, most notably Pirates, which was on the New York Times bestseller list for 22 weeks. His book Arthur of Albion was a multiple award-winner.

The Illustrator: John Howe is the world-famous illustrator whose work has enhanced books from the world’s biggest-selling fantasy authors, including JRR Tolkien, George RR Martin & Robin Hobb. He served as chief conceptual designer on Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. He is one of the three artists who contributed to the new illustrated edition of Unfinished Tales in 2020, and has been showcased by Amazon as currently working on their forthcoming billion-dollar Lord of the Rings television series.

Rights sold: Klett Cotta (German)

The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, retold for a new generation of readers by one of the world’s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe.

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

THE QUALITY STREET WEDDING

Rumours about a war with Germany have been whispered around the Quality Street chocolate factory for months. It’s hard for everyone to get their heads around air raids, rationing and the threat of bombings, so to distract themselves, the girls are betting on who is most likely to announce wedding bells.

Reenie and Peter adore each other, but as a married woman, Reenie would never be allowed to keep the job that means so much to her. Mary has fallen for her manager at the factory despite this being strictly against the company rules. Even spiteful Dolly has got a new fella in her sights.

The threat of war has given everyone a sense of urgency and this time there is so much more at stake than a box of chocolates. Can the Quality Street girls keep calm and be ready for anything – even a wedding?

Penny Thorpe

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kate BradleyPublication: 27 May 2021Format: HardbackPage extent: 384pp

Genre: Saga

The Author: Penny Thorpe lives in Yorkshire where she was the company archivist and historian for her local chocolate factory for more than a decade. She has previously written about the history of confectionery and regularly appears on television and radio to talk about the history of Yorkshire and chocolate.

The plucky heroines at the Quality Street chocolate factory must be ready for anything as war looms.

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THE STEEL GIRLS

When war breaks out, friendship will see them through.

Sheffield, 1939. With war declared, these brave women will step up and do their bit for their country

Housewife Nancy never dreamed that she’d end up in Vickers steelworks factory but when husband Bert is called up to serve, she needs to put food on the table for her two young children.

Betty’s sweetheart William has joined the RAF Reserves so she can’t sit around and do nothing – even if it means giving up her ambitions to study law at night school.

Young Patty is relishing the excitement the war brings. But this shop girl is going to have to grow up quickly, especially now she’s undertaking such back-breaking and dangerous work in the factory.

The Steel Girls start off as strangers but quickly forge an unbreakable bond of friendship as these feisty factory sisters vow to keep the foundry fires burning during wartime.

Michelle Rawlins

Imprint: HQEditor: Katie SeamanPub: 1 Apr 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Saga, WWII

Of note: Michelle Rawlins is a freelance journalist and also the author of non-fiction work The Women Of Steel. She’s the only person to have interviewed the surviving women who actually worked in the steelworks in wartime

The Author: Michelle Rawlins is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 20 years of experience working in print and digital media. After learning her trade, Michelle began her freelance career writing for national newspapers and women’s magazines, concentrating on real-life stories – living by the mantra: ‘it’s always the most ordinary people who have the most extraordinary stories’.

A wartime saga for fans of Nancy Revell’s The Shipyard Girls and Daisy Styles’ The Bomb Girls. Based on the true story and experiences of the forgotten heroines who became the backbone of Sheffield’s steel industry during WW2.

Praise for The Steel Girls:

‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers.’ Nancy Revell, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series

‘Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front.’ Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls

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A SISTER’S WAR

The Victory Sisters (3)

Britain, 1943Ronnie Linfoot may be the youngest of three sisters, but she’s determined to do her bit.

Against her strict mother’s wishes, Ronnie signs up to join the Grand Union Canal Company, where she’ll be working on a narrowboat taking critical supplies between London and Birmingham.

But with no experience on the waterways, she must learn the ropes quickly. She’s facing dreadful weather, long days, and rough living conditions. At least she isn’t on her own.

In the toughest times, will Ronnie and her fellow trainees pull together? For even in the darkest days of war, hope and friendship can see you through.

Praise for Molly Green:

‘Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages.’ Katie Fforde

Molly Green

Imprint: AvonEditor: Katie LoughnanePublication: 18 March 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Saga, WWII

The Author: Molly Green has travelled the world, unpacking her suitcase in a score of countries. On returning to England, Molly decided to pursue her life-long passion for writing. She now writes in a cabin in her garden on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, ably assisted by her white rescued cat, Dougie.

An uplifting tale of courage and camaraderie, in the best-selling Victory Sisters series, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest.

Previous rights sold: Weltbild (German)

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BY THE SAME AUTHOR

A DAUGHTER’S RETURN

Florence Stanville is a woman with a past. When she moves to Guisethorpe on the east coast of England, the townsfolk are intrigued by the glamorous and mysterious stranger, with her flame-red hair and abrupt manners.

Florence doesn’t care about the gossips; she’s drawn to the peaceful seaside town by the pull of her childhood, when she lived for a brief but happy time with her beloved late mother. The riddle of those days remains and now Florence can only snatch at half-remembered memories and shadowy figures in her dreams.

As Florence is reluctantly drawn into the lives of her new neighbours, the layers of her own life are revealed, though it’s clear not everyone wishes her well. Far from finding peace, Florence has found instead turmoil and secrets. Can she put the pieces of her past together, or will it remain a closed book forever?

Josephine Cox with Gilly Middleton

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kate BradleyPublication: 4 Mar 2021Format: HardbackPage extent: 496pp

Genre: Saga

The Author: Josephine Cox was born in Blackburn, one of ten children. Her strong, gritty stories are taken from the tapestry of life. Josephine said, ‘I could never imagine a single day without writing. It’s been that way since as far back as I can remember.’

The compelling new family drama from the nation’s favourite storyteller.

Previous rights sold: Porto Editora (Portuguese), Family Leisure Club (Russian)

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THE LAST GOODBYE

Spencer was the love of Anna’s life: her husband, her best friend, her rock. She thought their love would last forever.

But three years ago, Spencer was tragically killed in an accident and Anna’s world was shattered.

How can she ever move on, when she’s lost her soulmate?

On New Year's Eve Anna phones Spencer’s number, just to hear his old voicemail greeting. But to her shock, someone answers.

Brody has inherited Spencer’s old number, and he is the first person who understands what Anna’s going through. As she becomes more reliant on their calls, Anna finds herself opening up to Brody – and slowly she rediscovers how to smile again, how to laugh, even how to hope.

But Brody hasn’t been entirely honest with Anna. Will his secret threaten everything, just as it seems she might find the courage to love again?

Fiona Lucas

Imprint: HQEditor: Katie SeamanPublication: 18 Mar 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 400pp

Genre: Romance, emotional

The Author: Fiona Lucas is an award-winning author of contemporary women’s fiction. She has written heart-warming love stories and feel-good women’s fiction as Fiona Harper for more than a decade. During her career, she’s won numerous awards, including a Romantic Novel Award in 2018, and chalked up a no.1 Kindle bestseller. Fiona lives in London with her husband and two daughters.

Rights sold: Grada (Czech), Hoffmann und Campe(German), Sperling and Kupfer (Italian), AST (Russian), Mladinska (Slovene), HarperCollins (US)

A beautiful, poignant and compelling story of love, loss and hope, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Cecelia Ahern.

Praise for Fiona Lucas:

‘This book tore my heart into tiny pieces, then put it back together and made it fly.’ Jane Linfoot

‘A beautiful story of loss, discovery and recovery.’ Heidi Swain

‘Heart-wrenching and compelling.’ Sarah Morgan

‘Beautiful, poignant and thought-provoking.’ Cressida McLaughlin

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LOVE IN LOCKDOWN

What if you met the right person at the wrong time?

Sophia is afraid lockdown will put her life on pause just as she was going to put herself out there and meet someone. When the first clap for the keyworkers rings out around her courtyard, she’s moved to tears for all kinds of reasons.

Jack is used to living life to the fullest, and is going stir-crazy after just days isolating, until the night he hears a woman crying from the balcony beneath his. He strikes up a conversation with the stranger and puts a smile back on her face.

Soon their balcony meetings are the highlight of Jack and Sophia’s days. But even as they grow closer together, they’re always kept apart.

Can they fall in love during a lockdown?

Chloe James

Imprint: AvonEditor: Tilda McDonaldPublication: 4 Mar 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 416pp

Genre: Contemporary Romance

The Author: Chloe James is a pseudonym for Fiona Woodifield, who is the author of The Jane Austen Dating Agency.

A joyful love story set against the backdrop of lockdown – the opposite of (but perfect for fans of) The Flatshare.

Praise for Love in Lockdown:

A Bella must-read ebook of the week!

‘Relatable and uplifting’ OK! Magazine ‘A beautifully warm, touching, heart-lifting tale of love in crazy times. I was rooting for Jack and Sophia’ Fiona Gibson, author of When Life Gives You Lemons

‘Beautifully written, Love in Lockdown is a lesson in how love can succeed against the odds’ Sue Moorcroft, author of Christmas Wishes

‘A true love story for our time. Skilfully crafted, entertaining, tender and utterly credible. It’s uplifting and I loved every word’ Judy Leigh, author of A Grand Old Time

‘Wonderful … A heartwarming dose of romance that will lift your spirits’ Bella

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SLEEP TIGHT

A DC Rose Gifford Thriller

Even in your dreams you’re not safe.

The nightmare is only just beginning.

When Detective Constable Rose Gifford is called to investigate the death of a young woman suffocated in her bed, she can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to the crime than meets the eye.

It looks like a straightforward crime scene – but the police can’t find the killer. Enter Detective Sergeant Moony – an eccentric older detective who runs UCIT, a secret department of the Met set up to solve supernatural crimes. Moony wants Rose to help her out – but Rose doesn’t believe in any of that.

Does she?

As the killer prepares to strike again, Rose must pick a side, before a second woman dies.

Twisty, original and compelling, Sleep Tight is perfect for fans of Alex North and Cara Hunter.

C.S. Green

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Phoebe MorganPub: 4 March 2021Format: HardbackExtent: 320pp

Genre: Police procedural, crime

The Author: C.S. Green is a pseudonym for Sunday Times and e-book bestseller Cass Green.

A brand-new police procedural series with a supernatural twist.

Praise for Sleep Tight:

‘Detective fiction with a refreshing difference – creepy, tense and twisted.’ Susi Holliday

‘A refreshingly original thriller. Beautifully written and deliciously creepy, Sleep Tight hooked me from the very first line.’ Sarah Stovell

‘Creepy, intriguing and believable. Rose Gifford is as brilliant a character as Susie Steiner’s Manon.’ Louise Voss

'A classy police procedural with gritty characters and a delicious paranormal edge. I loved it!' Jane Isaac

‘A gripping, fascinating and tense novel. A fab premise skilfully executed and tightly woven. Creepy, unsettling, but underpinned by warm and likeable characters.’ Neil Lancaster

‘A creepy police procedural with a great premise, complex characters and a supernatural twist. If you’ve ever had trouble sleeping, you’ll be totally gripped.’ Paul Burston

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ASKING FOR A FRIEND

Three best friends are going to solve their relationship woes once and for all. 40-something Jemima’s life is on track – well, sort of. All she has to do is muster the courage to bat her niggly ex away for good.

20-something Meagan is in the midst of her five-phase plan and is nearly ready for phase three – a relationship.

While 30-something Simi has had more it’s not yous than any I dos.

Deciding it’s time to play the dating game by their own rules, they’re going to ditch the dating apps and ask people out in real life. The catch? They’re playing matchmaker and can only ask out potential dates for each other because the most important rule is that no woman gets left behind.

Andi Osho

Imprint: HQEditor: Katie SeamanPublication: 4 Feb 2021Format: PaperbackExtent: 384pp

Genre: Romantic comedy

The Author: Andi Osho is an accomplished writer, actress and award-winning stand-up comedian and film maker who has appeared on a number of popular TV panel show formats and stand-up shows, such as Mock the Week; Live at the Apollo; Michael MacIntyre’scomedy road show in the UK; The Late, Late Show and Last Call. She has gained several script commissions from BBC Comedy, BBC Radio and Fox US and her triple award-winning short film debut Brit.i.am screened at nine international film festivals. Andi has written two live stand-up shows, several articles for national publications as well as her own popular Life blog.

Comedian Andi Osho’s hilarious and uplifting debut novel features her trademark wit and is perfect for fans of Candice Carty-Williams, Lucy Diamond and Mhairi McFarlane.

Praise for Asking For A Friend:

‘A mistressclass in humour.’ Jo Brand

‘Massively entertaining, funny and fab.’ Beth Morrey

‘Hilarious, laugh-out-loud, fun and joyous.’ Shazia Mirza

‘I couldn’t put it down.’ Lucy Vine

‘As hilarious as Andi’s stand-up while feeling like a lively night out with brilliant friends.’ Sara Pascoe

‘Funny and written with so much heart.’ Daisy Buchanan

‘Wise, witty and warm.’ Richard Osman

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THE COFFIN MAKER’S GARDEN

A village on the edge.

As a massive storm batters the Scottish coast, Gordon Smith’s home is falling into the North Sea. But the crumbling headland has revealed what he’s got buried in his garden: human remains.

A house full of secrets.

With the storm still raging, it’s too dangerous to retrieve the bodies and waves are devouring the evidence. Which means no one knows how many people Smith has already killed and how many more he’ll kill if he can’t be stopped.

An investigator with nothing to lose.

The media are baying for blood, the top brass are after a scapegoat, and ex-Detective Inspector Ash Henderson is done playing nice. He’s got a killer to catch, and God help anyone who gets in his way.

Stuart MacBride

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Julia WisdomPublication: 7 Jan 2021Format: HardbackExtent: 400ppStandalone novel

Genre: Crime

The Author: Stuart MacBride is the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae and Ash Henderson novels. His work has won several prizes and in 2015 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Dundee University. Stuart lives in the north-east of Scotland with his wife Fiona, cats Grendel, Onion and Beetroot, and other assorted animals.

Rights sold: Goldmann(German), Newton Compton (Italian)

Previous rights sold: in 20 territories, details available upon request.

The stunning new thriller featuring Ash Henderson from No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Stuart MacBride.

Praise for Stuart MacBride:

‘Dark and brilliantly written.’ Linwood Barclay

‘A satisfying read and a hugely thoughtful novel… there’s no let-up for the reader.’ Scotland on Sunday

‘A tense and gritty thriller.’ Irish Sunday Independent

‘The pages turn effortlessly. His best work yet.’ i paper

‘A tour de force… smartly paced and vividly pungent.’ Laura Wilson, Guardian

‘Dark and gripping. A riveting page-turner.’ Independent on Sunday

‘MacBride is a damned fine writer.’ Peter James

‘A satisfyingly compelling thriller.’ Sunday Mirror

‘Skilful storytelling… strong characterisation… both intriguing and engrossing.’ Guardian

‘MacBride’s thrillers just keep getting better.’ Express

‘Exciting… a guaranteed bestseller.’ Literary Review

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DAUGHTERS OF CORNWALL

Three women. A chance to rewrite history.

1918. The Great War is over, and Clara Carter has boarded a train bound for Cornwall – to meet a family that would once have been hers. But they must never discover her secret.

1939. Hannah has always been curious about her mother’s mysterious past, but the outbreak of the Second World War casts everything in a new light. As the bombs begin to fall, Hannah and her brothers are determined to do their bit for the war effort – whatever the cost.

2020. Caroline has long been the keeper of her family’s secrets. But now, with her own daughter needing her more than ever, it’s time to tell the truth – to show Natalie that she comes from a long line of women who have weathered the storms of life, as hardy and proud as the rugged Cornish coastline.

Fern Britton

Imprint: HarperFictionEditor: Kimberley YoungPublication: 11 Jun 2020Format: Royal HardbackExtent: 400ppStandalone novel

Genre: Historical, timeslip

Of note: A No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller three times over, the Daughters of Cornwall HB spent 13 weeks in the Sunday Times top 20 and sold over 50k in hardback.

The Author: Fern Britton is the highly acclaimed author of seven Sunday Times bestselling novels. Her books are cherished for their warmth, wit and wisdom, and have won Fern legions of loyal readers. Fern has been a judge for the Costa Book of the Year Award and is a supporter of the Reading Agency, promoting literacy and reading. A hugely popular household name through iconic shows such as This Morning and Fern Britton Meets…, Fern is also a much sought-after presenter and radio host. She has recently turned her hand to theatre, touring with Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls.

Rights sold: MVG (German), Mulvet Nep (Hungarian), Tre60 (Italian), HarperCollins (Swedish)

The Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling book Daughters of Cornwall tells the epic story of three generations of women – bound by secrets, womanhood and the spirit of Cornwall.

Praise for Fern Britton:

‘Incredibly atmospheric.’ Sun

‘A heartfelt novel about family secrets and atonement.’ Woman & Home

‘A book to truly lose yourself in.’ Sunday Times bestseller Milly Johnson

‘A charming story that is full of hope…will help put a spring in your step.’The Courier

‘This is ideal holiday reading.’ Woman

‘A warm, easy read that depicts the joys of rural Cornwall.’ Daily Mail

‘The warmth and empathy that have made Fern Britton such a popular TV presenter are evident in her latest novel.’ Woman’s Weekly

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