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Set in Easport in 1948, Mary Pearson explores how the lives of two young people have been damaged, mostly by events far from home, after World War Two.

A love story is set against the dramatic backdrop of hugely significant political and social events in South Africa. 1976 was a watershed year in South Africa's history, when the Soweto Uprising saw the outbreak of violence and racial unrest across the country, including Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.

From the author of the successful 'John Tedesco crime series' a collection of eleven short stories. The title story, 'A Salisbury Tendresse' introduces Stephen and Joanna, two middle-aged newcomers to Salisbury who set out nervously on what may or may not turn out to be a romantic adventure. In the other stories, we meet Maureen, who hates what has happened to her small town in Devon and decides to take matters into her own hands, the young artist and his wife whose struggle through the Covid pandemic is rewarded with the joy of an unexpected addition to the family and Rex, a widower struggling with grief. Other characters include Shane Meredith, a wannabe rock god from 1960's Plymouth, the denizens of the pub in 'Backwoodsmen' and a group of old friends from university clinging on to past glories in 'The Autumn Men'. For fans of John Tedesco, there is a bonus story featuring the familiar cast, 'A Close Encounter'.

Menopostal, a Brief Guide to Hormonal Sanity skilfully deconstructs each menopausal symptom with a blend of sarcasm, humour, and genuine empathy, creating a relatable and comforting narrative for modern women going through menopause.

A satirical novel which makes a serious point about mental illness and the way we treat it. Set in the polite society of a market town in the south of England which, below the surface, is rife with prejudice and hypocrisy.

A dual timeline murder mystery set in present day Cheshire in Bavaria during World War Two. The story follows Detective Inspector Gary Lowton and the murder investigation of a 100-year-old woman which explores the horrors of the Second World War, but with a twist readers will never see coming.

A modern, 'easy on the mind' poetry collection written by the author of Unravelling Sussex. The collection includes well-researched biographical poems of famous people with a connection to Sussex, bringing them to life.

A collection of four intriguing and captivating stories that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

A thoroughly researched and engaging children's novel set both in Roman and modern times. Packed with adventure and action as well as tackling some of the real problems children face including bullying, racism, grief and taking on the role of carer for parents.

Based on the author's own upbringing, a very personal, imaginative and a funny depiction of exaggerated real life in the 1970s. A comedy drama about a family who are trying to do everything at once with so many things going wrong.

A delightful children's picture book telling the story of how dogs use their special 'news service' to foil a robbery. For ages of 7-9 years old

Written in prose sonnets, The Mad Poet of London details the abusive and violent life of Kram Skyal who vows revenge on the individuals who caused his illness.

A novel, part thriller and part love story, set in a Moscow hotel where foreign communist leaders and their families are caught up in Stalin's bloody purges. From an author with extensive first-hand knowledge of Russia, its history and people.

Rugby and Rationing explores Sarah Anderson's genealogical findings from pre World War Two to the early 1960s from her father's letters and diary entries. The book explores the thoughts and concerns of an ordinary, middle class, hardworking English family.

A mystery-adventure set on a magical island. The first in a quartet of stories which explores the supernatural adventures of children who find themselves at odds with the 'real world' and distraught at the loss of their inheritance.

Illustrated with colour and monochrome photos, Dartmoor: England's Last Wilderness? is a narrative guide that explores many aspects of the moor through a series of walks and asks the question, is Dartmoor England's last wildnerss?

A crime thriller about historic abuse and its modern-day repercussions. Two police officers must solve the mystery while dealing with their own personal issues.

A fun children's story to give young readers their first introduction to climate change and inspire them to think further on this important issue. Written by a TV Weatherman and trusted source on weather and climate, who also has a background in working with children and schools on weather education

A novel which draws the reader into the world of a rookie instigative journalist. Although a crime novel, this is also a story of a young man coming out of his shell, discovering both love, and the strength, courage and resourcefulness which that inspires.

A novel which combines a family saga with social history of Sicily in the 16th Century, a little-known time in its history. It shows the Spanish Inquisition at work in Sicily, and the immense power and influence of medieval chivalric storytelling

A novel about Crete suffering airborne invasion and German reprisals against resistance. Not a war story but one about relationships and how events and time inevitably alter them.

The memoir of Matt Dearden, who started in the hit Channel 4 docuseries: 'Worst Place to be a Pilot'. Proof that there are still daring and risky adventures to be had in the true story of a computer geek turned bush pilot, flying the most dangerous routes on earth.

A fast-paced picture book, with vibrant illustrations which bring the story to life, full of drama, tension and peril, as well as a satisfying resolution and then an unexpected twist at the very end. For children of 4 years old and over.

A selection of poetry for the spiritual journey whatever faith you may or may not have. Both accessible and honest, it is inspired by classic Anglican poetry and spirituality alongside Biblical texts, other books, ecclesiastical architecture and the natural world. Included is a series of poems inspired by Robyn Cadwallader's novel The Anchoress whence the title is derived. This collection seeks to explore our need for safe or apparently safe anchorage, our experience of seeking it and where and how we might find it. The poems are grouped into four sections entitled Sight, Solitude, Struggle and Solace.

The first-ever biography of a pioneering nineteenth century doctor-coroner and his inquests, meticulously researched and written in a clear style for non-specialists. For all those interested in Victorian social history, the history of medicine and coronial history.

An alternative to the normal 'romance' genre which traditionally ends with the heroine marrying. A novel which tackles the issues of the choices facing women about their future between the First and Second world War.

Isobel played the DVD for the umpteenth time, watching again as Hannah Cockcroft sped round the track in her racing wheelchair to win gold in the Paralympic Games. She glanced across at her wheelchair, her big, heavy, awkward wheelchair, knowing that she could only dream of owning one like Hannah's. Unbeknown to Isobel, her classmate Lucy knows of her dream and has a plan. With her magical friend Horla, they train Pip, a Jack Russell dog, to perform amazing tricks and enter him in a talent competition, intending to use the prize money to buy Isobel the wheelchair she desperately desires. But, as they are about to perform, a feeling of guilt comes over them-they realise it isn't right to rob another contestant of the prize they have trained so very hard for, but if they don't, how else can they buy the wheelchair? What followed was completely out of the blue, and certainly unexpected! Read this and other magical tales, including: The bull to the rescue, The curious case of the flying jockeys, Lazy Larry and his talking brush and The robins and the pterodactyl.

A tense thriller which tackles issues of the abuse of a country's powers to stop parents seeking overseas help for their 'incurable' children. Reverses the normal convention whereby the government, authorities and the law are considered 'good', and those who resist them are considered 'bad'.

A fun, informative and educational children's picture book about health and oral hygiene. Encourages teeth brushing in a fun way, by repeating numbers 1 to 3 and animal sounds and names

A walking guide with thirty detailed walks that explores some of the less-frequented footpaths and bridleways of Sussex. It recalls the history of these areas as well as some of the lives of those associated with them.