by Ken Follett — A sweeping, epic tale of daily life, tribal hardships and struggles, and of the building of a timeless stone monument, set in 2500 BC.
The House of Barbary
by Isabelle Schuller — A highly original, gripping and immersive novel set in 17th C Bern, telling an intriguing story. With bears 😉
A Happy Wife
by Ina L. Nara — In A Happy Wife, cracks are appearing in Ivy’s perfect marriage despite the neural implants that promised eternal love.
The greatest stories ever told: Victorian fiction
For many lovers of the novel, Victorian fiction represents the apogee of English literature and the noble art of storytelling.
J.S. Fletcher – Classic detective fiction influencer
Hailed as a leading writer of Golden Age crime fiction, J.S. Fletcher was, rather, a Victorian-style writer and detective fiction influencer
The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin
by Alison Goodman — A daring, witty and gritty Regency adventure with wonderfully independent female protagonists.
Checking Out
by Meryem El Mehdati — Portrays the grim reality of young workers in dead-end jobs. Bleak yet engaging, it feels like a heartfelt chat with a friend.
Actually, I’m A Murderer
by Terry Deary — With murder and mayhem galore, Actually, I’m a Murderer is an unpredictable, darkly entertaining and well written tale set in 1973.
The Maid, The Mystery Guest, The Maid’s Secret
by Nita Prose — Molly the Maid: naive, charming and delightful, she solves crimes while finding joy in cleaning.
The Mourning Necklace
by Kate Foster — Captures universal aspects of the human condition, illustrated through a unique story.
The Six Murders of Daphne St Clair
by Mackenzie Common — An original and engaging crime story wherein both the killer and investigator are unreliable narrators.
What Happens in the Dark
by Kia Abdullah — A legal thriller and domestic drama. It’s a good read with interesting characters and a twisty plot.
Kill Them with Kindness
by Will Carver — An intelligent speculative global-epidemic thriller that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.
The Neighbours
by Emma Babbington — A twisty psychological thriller with plenty of tantalising hints that will keep you guessing.
A Case of Mice and Murder
by Sally Smith — A Case of Mice and Murder is a sedate but gripping murder mystery in the classic tradition, set in London’s Inner Temple in 1901. Wonderful.
The Incandescent
by Emily Tesh — Set in an otherwise ordinary world but where magic and demons are an everyday reality, The Incandescent is a well-written, gripping story.
The Serial Killer Support Group
by DB Stephens — The police aren’t helping these women escape their violently abusive partners. But someone has decided it’s time for them to step up.
The Dark Hours
by Amy Jordan — With an interesting protagonist (a former detective in her 60s), The Dark Hours is a solid, well written and engrossing police procedural.
Scenes From a Tragedy
by Carole Hailey — Whether you want a fascinating primer on the psychopathic mind or just a cracking good whydunnit story, Scenes From a Tragedy delivers.
The Woman in the Wallpaper
by Lora Jones — A captivating and atmospheric blend of historical fiction and gothic mystery set during the French Revolution.