Fiction: narrative themes

Behind every strong woman are the women who raised her.

'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella***KATY BRENT IS BACK!

Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales.

The brand new emotional and compelling novel from the bestselling authorWill their new lives bring happiness, or heartache?

The brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of It's Always The Husband'We were drawn in from the first page' BellaA young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder.

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2024'Any book by Yiyun Li is a cause for celebration' SIGRID NUNEZ'One of our finest living authors' NEW YORK TIMES'Bruising, beautiful' GUARDIANA dazzling new collection of short stories written over a decade, spanning loss, alienation, ageing and the strangeness of contemporary life - from Yiyun Li, the prize-winning author of The Book of GooseA grieving mother makes a spreadsheet of everyone she's lost.

**Sally Page's remarkable new novel The Secrets of Flowers is available now**From the author of the phenomenal bestseller The Keeper of Stories, comes an utterly beautiful and charming novel full of mystery and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Love blooms in the darkest days.

Don't miss this brand-new WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Daisy Wood.

One summer on a beautiful island could change everything.

'One of my favorite reads this year!

The stage is set, and the witch-hunt is about to begin .

Sometimes, to find love, you have to be a little accommodating.

All of them are guilty of something.

Book one of the thrilling new fantasy series from David Wragg, acclaimed author of THE BLACK HAWKS.

Read the next book in the heart-warming WW2 historical romance saga series, The Steel GirlsIn their darkest days, they'll find the courage to carry on.

From the bestselling author of The Roanoke Girls comes a riveting mystery and poignant exploration of guilt, loss and devastation.

The fifth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine EverestCan love still thrive in the uncertainty of war?

Greetings card copywriter Phoebe Chapman knows a good romantic line or two - and it makes her a fantastic Cupid.

Don't miss this gripping thriller from the author of The Weekend Alone - with a twist that will take your breath away!

'A twisty tale of family complexities and high-risk secrets from an author who rarely disappoints' Daily Mail, Ones to Watch'The answer is everyone!

From the author of MAYBE NEXT TIME comes a high-concept love story that will take your breath away.

The world is at war, but on the gilded streets of Fifth Avenue, New York, a battle of a different kind is brewing.

It's a truth often acknowledged that when a Jane Austen fan girl ends up living next door to a cynical but handsome crime writer, romantic sparks will fly!

The Sunday Times bestselling new historical fiction novel: an atmospheric tale of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920s.

"e;Pretty sure I'm a sociopath.

'A sultry, immersive exploration of 30s New York with a taut plot and a vivid soundtrack.

'I was gripped' Louise Jensen, author of The Fall'This book is going to be one of my best reads this year' Reader review?

Seven high profile guestsAn island cut off by a stormWill there be a murder before the weekend is out?

Can one Greek summer heal the secrets of the past?

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The chilling, stay-up-all-night suspense thriller for fans of C.

A magical, classic fairytale reimagined.

A spicy, small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance set on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, from the author of TikTok sensation Whisky BusinessWhen you live on a tiny island, it's easy to stir up a scandal.

'A wonderfully clever and howlingly funny thriller' The Spectator'Glitters with secret agendas, hidden lies and sun-soaked desires' Emma Stonex'Whip-smart and made me laugh out loud.

The unputdownable, brilliant new novel from the Queen of Romcom.

In a race against time and nature, there's only one man you want on your side.

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Escape to Cornwall this summer with the new emotional and uplifting novel from Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Fern BrittonSet by the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall comes a story about finding home in the most unlikely places.

The unputdownable, brilliant new novel from the Queen of Romcom.

In a race against time and nature, there's only one man you want on your side.

'A gripping story of family betrayal, full of passion and anger .

Escape to Cornwall this summer with the new emotional and uplifting novel from Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Fern BrittonSet by the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall comes a story about finding home in the most unlikely places.

A marriage is between two people.

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2024WINNER OF GOODREADS MYSTERY & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'I was totally gripped' DOUGLAS STUART'Immersive and enthralling' PAULA HAWKINS'At first hard to put down.

The Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of Both Of You and Just Between Us returns with another propulsive thriller that will have you racing to the finish!

*THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER and Richard & Judy summer book club pick*Funny, original, incredibly entertaining - and the perfect gift for the cat ladies in your life!

**DON'T MISS INTO THE FIRE, THE NEXT BOOK FROM G.

Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, this heart-stopping historical thriller from bestselling author Douglas Jackson will have you on the edge of your seat!