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A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. Percy the park keeper is looking forward to a good rest after a busy day, when peace is interrupted by a loud crash. The fox has come to ask for Percy's help and soon finds a most unusual cure for his hiccups... A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth. Percy and his animal friends have delighted fans around the world for over thirty years!

A stunning and heartbreaking novel from Jamila Gavin, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. Based on the true story of Indian WWI gunner and recipient of the Victoria Cross, Khudadad Khan. The story is told from four perspectives: Lotte, a Belgian farmgirl whose village is the flashpoint for a battle; Ernst, a German teenage infantry soldier whose grandiose dreams of war lie in tatters; Khudadad Khan, the gunner fighting with the British Army; and the walnut tree that shelters them all.

Uncovering secrets that span generations, Rachel Hore delivers intriguing, involving and emotive narrative reading group fiction like few other writers can. Nancy Foster has harboured a devastating secret that shattered her professional and personal life. On meeting her, journalist Stef Lansdown realizes that she has the power to restore Nancy's reputation and to heal the wounds, if only Nancy will trust her. But someone else wants to get to the bottom of the story first, someone who doesn't want it to be told.

London, 1923. Cyril Black is finally out of prison. Rather than going home to his wife and son, he visits his mistress, only to find that she's given birth to his daughter - and wants nothing to do with her. His wife, Florrie, reluctantly agrees to take her in. But there's no love in her heart for another woman's child... 1939. At sixteen, Penny Black lives in constant fear of her mother's temper. Her only friend is her twelve-year-old neighbour, Katy Darwin. When they learn Katy will be evacuated to the countryside, the two come up with a plan to smuggle Penny along. Farm life in Kent is a far cry from Penny's Battersea upbringing...but there's only so long she can live a lie. Will Penny ever find the love and acceptance she's always longed for?

Professional killers are carrying out hits for the Iranian government across the European continent, hitting targets amongst the wealthiest and most privileged. After a slew of murders in London, MI5 decide that enough is enough: they are going to have to hit back at the hitmen for hire. Dan 'Spider' Shepherd, the secret service's most dangerous weapon, is tasked with infiltrating the organisation's ranks and cutting off its head. But just how deep does this hydra go?

Throughout the twentieth century, the seaside service posters of Britain's railways promised fresh air and frivolity to millions of urban dwellers with the phrase: 'To the sea by train'. A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves. With his signature wit and anecdotal style, Andrew Martin captures an era defined by its railways: from the development of Brighton and Scarborough into pleasure resorts, and the introduction of bank holidays and two-day weekends, to the advent of cheap flights and the British coast's subsequent decline. Humorous and evocative, To the Sea by Train takes a charming tour through Britain's most beloved pastime.

Six months on from the loss of her daughter and Magnolia's heart isn't any closer to healing. So when she discovers Brontë's travel journal, she can think of no better way to honour her daughter's life than setting off on the gap year trip the 23-year-old had dreamed of taking. And then the memories of a magical summer in Bali more than two decades ago come to light. Giddy with freedom, Magnolia barely recognises the girl she used to be: the dreams she'd had; the freedom that lay ahead; the midnight kisses on the beach with the curly-haired, brown-eyed Jackson... What if Brontë's adventure not only helps Magnolia to find herself, but also leads to the man who promised her the world all those summers ago? Because as Magnolia Jones will soon realise: her journey isn't over. It's just about to begin...

The world's richest man is dead. His final act: a billion-dollar bounty on the person he blames. Archaeologist Nina Wilde is about to have a very bad day . . . A global social media message from late trillionaire Rafael Loost makes Nina the most hunted person in history. She and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, are forced on the run - with everyone they meet a potential assassin. When a deadly old enemy of Eddie's joins the pursuit, the couple realise their only hope of survival is a mysterious ancient artefact: the Shroud of Hades. But can they stay alive long enough to find it?

1983. Pregnant teenager Felicity finds support from the courageous protestors at the women's peace camp at Greenham Common. But when she's arrested and thrown into the cells, she goes into labour and her baby is taken away. 2024. Locked away for manslaughter, Emma is haunted by the night where her carelessness caused her adopted father to die in a fire. Emma is completely alone in the world - so when her new cell mate Amanda shows her kindness, Emma doesn't think twice about sharing all her secrets... Meanwhile, Adele steps into a nightmare when her daughter doesn't make it home from school. When DC Rachel Rees arrives at her door asking questions, she begins to unearth a buried history that spans generations. As the race to find a missing child pulls on the threads of the three women's lives, will they finally unravel the truth that binds them together?

Ellie Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job. As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it. So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching. But even at her lowest, Ellie will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family.

Northumberland, 1909. When Shona Hardy's husband is lost at sea, she finds herself alone in a village which has always seen her as an outsider. A world away, Harry Darling has achieved wealth and respectability, but he has never forgotten the poverty and hardship that he grew up in or the girl who saved his life. When tragedy strikes again and Shona's father passes away on Harry's doorstep, Harry finally has a chance to pay Shona back for her kindness. But as their pasts and presents collide, will their lives be altered for ever?

A sensual Regency romance full of secrets and a love powerful enough to rewrite the rules.Can she conquer his pride - and society's prejudice? John Harding, Duke of Pembroke, has everything: wealth, power and status. But beneath the facade is a man bruised by betrayal, haunted by loss and trained never to trust. Love, to John, is a myth. Years ago, Katherine Spencer secretly loved her brother's best friend, John. But she has always known her place: born of scandal and followed by whispers and prejudice. A future with a duke was never for her. Now, she has the chance of marriage to a respectable clergyman. But when John strides back into her life, will Katherine compromise her reputation and let everything unravel? The sixth novel in the addictively passionate Regency romance series The Marlow Family Secrets, for fans of Beverley Watts, Eloisa James and Bridgerton. Perfect for readers who love STEAMY, SPICY historical and regency romance, opposites attract, rags to riches and second chances. 'Delicious, thoroughly enjoyed it! What a great romance and so wonderful I could not put it down. If it was possible to score more than five stars I would.' 5-star reader review 'Excellent read. Loved it loved it.' 5-star reader review 'So romantic! This is the best book I have read in a really long time.' 5-star reader review Praise for Jane Lark's historical romances: 'Beautifully descriptive, emotional and can I say, just plain delicious reading?' My Devastating Reads 'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page... It's a display of raw emotion, drama and intimacy.' Cosmo Chicklitan

A delicious Regency romance filled with passion, sacrifice and the redemptive power of love.Will they risk everything to be together? War changes a man, and Captain Harry Marlow is no exception. Haunted by the horrors of the Crimean War, he now spends his time seeking solace in the quiet routines of military life. But when he encounters Charlotte 'Charlie' Cotton, a woman trapped in the gilded cage of a retired colonel's keeping, his world is thrown into turmoil. Charlie longs for freedom from a life she never chose, and in Harry, she sees the possibility of something more - a love born not of obligation, but of passion and choice. As their attraction deepens, the risks become greater. Defying society and the powerful man who claims her, they find themselves on the brink of scandal and ruin. Can Harry and Charlie find a way to be together? The fifth instalment in the addictively passionate Regency romance series The Marlow Family Secrets, for fans of Beverley Watts, Eloisa James and Bridgerton. Perfect for readers who love STEAMY, SPICY historical and regency romance. 'Read the whole series, and you'll be in for a real treat.' 5-star reader review 'Expect to have your emotions wrung out... A story with so many hooks it is easy to forget to eat, sleep or pick the kids up from school.' 5-star reader review 'An absorbing read, one which I couldn't put down.' 5-star reader review 'A must read!' 5-star reader review Praise for Jane Lark's historical romances: 'Beautifully descriptive, emotional and can I say, just plain delicious reading?' My Devastating Reads 'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page... It's a display of raw emotion, drama and intimacy.' Cosmo Chicklitan

1864, Bristol, England As the Avon flows down to the sea, under the newly-built bridge... a seamstress is found in the darkened docks, floating, silenced. Those who found her are sure it must be a tragic accident, probably the result of too many drinks in a nearby public house. But journalist Nelly Brooks recognises the dead woman immediately - her hair sodden from the dark water. Because they had met just one day before, when the seamstress had insisted Nelly investigate the death of her friend - a wealthy man's wife. Nelly tried to insist that her job at the newspaper is only meant to be writing about the best ways to darn a sock or to decorate a drawing room. She's not meant to actually investigate anything. That's a job for a man. But the seamstress trusted her, and Nelly knows she must find out the truth. Even though her investigation will bring her up against the great and the good of the city; with connections that go as high as the crown. And she will have nothing but her wits to ensure she does not become a murderous man's next victim...