Tag: fiction

  • Strangers in Time

    Strangers in Time

    by David Baldacci Journey back to wartime London with Strangers in Time, a gripping wartime drama from David Baldacci, the internationally bestselling author of The 6:20 Man and A Calamity of Souls. During one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers’ lives collide . . . EVERY SECOND COUNTS Orphaned with no prospects, Charlie Matters’ life…

  • Second Chance Summer

    Second Chance Summer

    by Phillipa Ashley From the moment Lily Harper arrives at a remote retreat on the breath-taking Scilly Isles, she is itching to get back to civilisation – and her thriving business. Slowing down simply isn’t in her vocabulary, and so she quickly clashes with the gorgeous but dour Sam who runs the retreat. Just as Lily…

  • Bad Manners

    Bad Manners

    by Amy Beashel Would it kill you to smile, darling? Perhaps… A men-only charity dinner. A clutch of young waitresses. The jokes are uncomfortable. The hands linger. The collars loosen. Behind closed doors, the wine flows. The night is dark. The faces blur. The memories warp. Behind closed doors, the money flows. But revenge is…

  • A Boy Called Saul

    A Boy Called Saul

    by Fiona Cummins Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read – whether you’re a regular reader, or just getting started. With A Boy Called Saul you can get a taste of the thrilling and sinister story of Saul Anguish. It’s time to go back to the beginning . .…

  • A New Year

    A New Year

    by Leila Aboulela Quick reads Suad misses her husband. He died unexpectedly during an argument at work, and she never got to say goodbye. But Suad knows she is lucky. Her three children have promised to look after her. After several false starts, she receives a warm welcome from her oldest son and settles down…

  • The Silence Factory

    The Silence Factory

    by Bridget Collins The Whole world disappears when you enter ‘The Silence Factory’ In the Factory, the looms clatter all day. Cobwebs found in ancient Mediterranean glades are spun into a precious fabric that silences the world. But what happens to those who fall under its spell? And who is harnessing its power? After all,…

  • The Surprise Visitor

    The Surprise Visitor

    by Cathy Bramley Kind-hearted Jo Potter and fun-loving Eve Langton have been best friends since they were teenagers. Despite not seeing each other for a few years, they keep in touch every day with texts and calls. They’d love to meet up face-to-face, but life keeps getting in the way; they are both just so…

  • Gallows Wood

    Gallows Wood

    by Louise Scarr The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up – nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent. When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer’s dumping…

  • We Do Not Part

    We Do Not Part

    by Han Kang Beginning one morning in December, We Do Not Part traces the path of Kyungha as she travels from the city of Seoul into the forests of Jeju Island, to the home of her old friend Inseon. Hospitalized following an accident, Inseon has begged Kyungha to hasten there to feed her beloved pet bird, who…

  • Date With Destiny

    Date With Destiny

    by Julia Chapman From death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be going smoothly. Except life’s never that simple in Bruncliffe, is it? As the couple are beset with worries about their upcoming wedding, a charismatic celebrity comes knocking on the Dales Detective Agency’s door,…