Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss

Here is a collection of five spooky Victorian stories by Elizabeth Gaskell.

'Merlin's Youth' is a poignant poem written from the point of view of Merlin, King Arthur's wizard, as he looks back on his lost youth.

Selected Poems (1923) is a collection of poems by American poet Robert Frost.

Flame and Shadow (1920) is a poetry collection by Sara Teasdale.

Child's Play is a powerful family drama about the highs and lows of motherhood from Danielle Steel, the world's favourite storyteller.

Patrick Melrose Volume 2 contains the final two novels in Edward St Aubyn's BAFTA award-winning Emmy nominated semi-autobiographical series, filmed for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic Patrick.

Patrick Melrose Volume 1 contains the first three novels in Edward St Aubyn's BAFTA award-winning and Emmy nominated semi-autobiographical series, filmed for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic Patrick.

The Rookery, city of secrets, lies and magic, is facing destruction.

To achieve the incredible she must attempt the impossible All her life, Alice has been haunted by visions of birds.

Mother and Child by Sunday Times bestseller Annie Murray is a moving story of loss, friendship and hope over two generations .

The Wronged Daughter by Mary Wood is an emotional and moving novel that reunites old friends and heals old wounds.

'A master of suspense' - Sunday TimesWhen Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti returns to work after a personal tragedy, his boss hands him a cold case to ease him back in.

Meet Detective Matthew Venn.

A tender, whimsical tale of love, loss, and the quiet miracles of everyday lifeWhen an unexpected diagnosis turns his world upside down, a lonely man, with only Cabbage the cat for company, is faced with an impossible choice.

Under a Wartime Sky is an enthralling historical novel by Liz Trenow, based on real-life events at a top-secret wartime research station.

'A glorious love story' - Sarah Winman, author of Still Life'Exquisite lyrical writing and page-turning adventure' - Emma Stonex, author of The LamplightersFrom a 19th-century Prussian village to the dusty plains of Australia, Devotion is a stunning story about the impossible lengths we go to for the ones we love, with a breathtaking twist.

'Remarkable' - Ian McEwanShortlisted for Hearsts' Big Book Award 2018.

'Atmospheric, thrilling, sexy and so clever' - Laura Pearson, bestselling author of The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke UpWhat happens when truth and lies collide?

Warm and witty, no one writes about love, family and friendship like Lucy Diamond, the Sunday Times bestelling author of The Secrets of Happiness and On a Beautiful Day.

'This is fantasy at its finest' - Leigh Bardugo, No.

From the Man Booker shortlisted author of Harvest.

A stunning debut thriller, The Missing Girl by Jenny Quintana is a gripping novel full of twists and turns, and a desperate hunt to solve a decades-old mystery.

'Challenging and disturbing, The Melting is an incredibly cruel fable about friendship and adolescence .

A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick, from the author of Notes on an Execution.

A Winter Love Song is a heartwarming and moving story of survival and love from bestselling author Rita Bradshaw.

From the bestselling author of The Poppy Factory comes this moving novel that brings together a group of women in ways they could never have imagined.

Jeffrey Lockhart has been summoned to The Convergence: a remote and secret compound where death is exquisitely, cryogenically controlled.

From the bestselling author of The Girlfriend, now a number one Amazon Original series.

The Allotment Girls is an inspiring and heartwarming novel of wartime hardship, friendship and fortitude from Kate Thompson, author of the Secrets of the Sewing Bee.

'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series In his deadliest case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a complex kidnapping in Dead If You Don't, by award winning crime writer Peter James.

'An engrossing and inspiring story of loss, love and hope, set against a backdrop of art, activism and addiction.

With an introduction by author Teju Cole, A House for Mr Biswas is Nobel Prize in Literature winner V.

In 1987, Miri returns to her hometown to attend a commemoration of the worst year of her life.

Discover the heartfelt Roseford Series from Fay Keenan'Fay Keenan's books are filled with warmth and humour.

Journey through enchanted realms inhabited by dragons, vampires and incorrigible grandmothers, drawn from East Asian and Malaysian myth and folklore, in Zen Cho's magical Spirits Abroad .

Discover the BRANDNEW epic historical adventure series from Richard Cullen, featuring The Black Lion.

London, 1927: One house.

An unputdownable novel full of suspense and secrets from top 30 bestselling author Ruby SpeechleyPerfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Alice Feeney and Lisa Jewell.

A BRAND-NEW psychological thriller from bestselling author L.

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'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.

'A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping' KATY BRENT--------------Meet Emma.

*THE BRAND NEW DESTINATION THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER*'Escapist, thrilling, unforgettable' GILLIAN McALLISTER'The queen of the destination thriller is back with her best book yet' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'One of my books of the year' ANDREA MARA____________________________________Welcome to The Surf HouseWhere everyone's escaping something.

**DIVE INTO THE DEBUT OF THE SUMMER**A captivating novel set against the wild of the Belize jungle - where danger pulses both outside and inside the door.

Discover the bestselling Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery Series.

'Exceptionally good.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE BOOK EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT'Just read it.

'Too often we treat popular music as wallpaper surrounding us as we live our lives.

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'So great I am struggling to find the words to do it justice' Marian KeyesA Book of the Year for The Times, Observer, Independent and Good Housekeeping'A rare pleasure' Sunday Times'Riveting' Elizabeth Day'A perfect, funny, insightful, novel about women, friendship, and ageing' Nina Stibbe'A lovely, lively, intelligent, funny book' Tessa Hadley'Glorious .