Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant (born Margaret Oliphant Wilson; 4 April 1828 – 20 June 1897) was a Scottish novelist and historical writer, who usually wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works cover “domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural”. (Source: Wikipedia) Margaret Oliphant
by Sharon Guard, narrated by Shelley Atkinson — an intimate, visceral and insightful novel of an Irish woman looking back on the events that have shaped her life.
by Alexander Starritt — A Trollopian saga revealing a haunting, inner hollowness within a tale of finance, greentech startup and visionary ambition.
by Heather Mottershead — is crime justified when it is in response to a society that is inherently unfair in its fundamental workings?
by Ben Brooks — A well-off family is ripped apart when the father has an epiphany and decides to give all his money away.
by Rebecca Wait — An absorbing, moving story set in an English boarding school where the social cohesion is crumbling even faster than the damp bricks.
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by Alison Goodman — A daring, witty and gritty Regency adventure with wonderfully independent female protagonists.
by Kate Foster — Captures universal aspects of the human condition, illustrated through a unique story.
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.
by Lora Jones — A captivating and atmospheric blend of historical fiction and gothic mystery set during the French Revolution.
by Katherine Mezzacappa — The Ballad of Mary Kearney unfolds like a song, to tell a stirring tale of forbidden love, oppression and rebellion in 18th century Ireland.
by Elaine Garvey — The Wardrobe Department is a beautiful, quietly resonant read with emotional depth and atmospheric writing. Garvey is one to watch.
by Kate Greathead — Presents the story of a modern-day Oblomov, a feckless, endearing and infuriating man who never quite gets it together.
by Emilia Hart — Magical realism meets historical fiction in The Sirens. Two sets of sisters, women in distress and an ocean offering comfort and succour…
by Virginia Feito — Violent gothic horror. A psychopathic governess in a Victorian household descends into a psychotic rampage. Weird, wild and wonderful.
by Grady Hendrix — A horror story, of subjugated children, pregnancy and forced adoption, witchcraft and a pact with the devil.
by Katherine Mezzacappa — A beautifully written historical novel based on true events in 16thC Italy and a profoundly moving portrayal of sexual trauma.
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