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1937. Shy but determined Tilly Truscott leaves her Hampshire home to train as a nurse at the Royal County Hospital on the Isle of Wight, where she finds an unexpected friend in vivacious Fliss Marcheson. She also catches the eye of handsome Dr Jonathan Burrows. Meanwhile, Tilly's beloved nephew Ronnie begins an apprenticeship at a local aeronautical company, but dreams of becoming a pilot.

England, 1947: In the rubble-filled streets of post-war London, nineteen-year-old Audrey is devastated to lose her job when the men return from war. But her mum needs her more than ever since she was injured in the bombings, and her beloved fiancé Martin wants her to focus on building their life together, so her future seems set. Yet Audrey can't help but wonder if there's more to life than keeping a home and raising a family. And when she hears about a chance to train as one of England's first airline stewardesses, her heart leaps.

Bridget O'Byrne thought she was building the future with her brilliant business partner and cutting-edge AI technology. Eighteen months later, she's trapped in Sydney, financially ruined, and under the controlling influence of Antony Saar. Back on the family property she once dismissed as old-fashioned, Bridget struggles to rebuild her life. Her path to recovery takes an unexpected turn when she reconnects with Danny Walsh, a quietly competent stockman who was her closest friend in primary school.

Der Auftakt zur bewegenden »Das Erbe von Sommerfeld«-Reihe über eine verhängnisvolle Familienfehde, eine mutige, junge Frau und die Kraft der Liebe von Kindle-#1-Bestsellerautorin Margit Steinborn. Zwei Liebende aus verfeindeten Familien auf der Suche nach der Wahrheit. Sommerfeld, 1913: Seit Jahren lastet ein Schatten auf Gut Traubnitz. Der Tod des elfjährigen Arthur hat zwei Familien entzweit. Um der Bevormundung ihres Vaters zu entkommen, willigt Helena neun Jahre später in eine Verlobung mit dem charmanten Unternehmersohn Albin Westphal ein.

For readers of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, The Paris Library and The Paris Bookseller, a story of love, betrayal and sacrifice. In wartime Paris, a woman is entrusted with saving the Mona Lisa during the Nazi occupation - until her first love walks back into her life now wearing the...

War is frightening, but so is the man who would possess her. HONG KONG - 1941 One sultry evening at the Victoria Hospital for Women, Dr Rowena Rossiter is off-duty and in search of fun. With the world on the brink of war, she meets two men, Connor O’Connor, a rough Irish soldier and Kim...

From bestselling author Jackie French comes a compelling book about the choices we make and the chances we never dreamed we'd be given. 1931. The height of the Depression, Sydney, New South Wales They were diamonds: beautiful, sparkling and irresistible. Nice girls do not accept employment from...

In occupied France, a woman becomes a spy for the Resistance and rises to lead the largest intelligence operation in the country in this propulsive new World War II historical novel by bestselling author Roseanna M. White. Marseille, France, 1941. Zelie Bellerose never fit the mold of an army...

'Makes me feel as if I am there… Loved this!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mayfair Club survived the Blitz. But can it survive betrayal? September 1944. Deirdre Rowan is a passionate Irish receptionist at the exclusive Mayfair Ladies’ Club in London. When new manager Maxwell...

An unforgettable tale of lost love and buried truths, where the mysteries of a famous shipwreck hold the key to one woman’s future—and the truth of her mother’s final days. It’s been seven years since a tragic diving accident took her mother’s life, leaving Tula Cassidy with a crushing...

Inspired by Agatha Christie's real-life Detection Club, a murder among a group of golden age mystery writers meets a second chance romance in this debut novel from author Jackie McMahon. London, 1930. Lucy Hubbard is on the cusp of achieving her dreams. With her first mystery novel debuting with...

Cable Girls meets Peaky Blinders meets Titanic The girls had forged a bond together like iron that could not be broken. Claudia, Kiersten, Lina, and Florian were on the brink of making history with their powerful feminist movement, but then they suddenly disappeared without a trace. Alexander...

'A dream of a read!’ New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn 'Emotional, raw, and beautifully written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the author of the internationally bestselling novel, WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT, comes a breathtaking tale of secrets, betrayal, and the enduring power of friendship...

Author of the bestselling and much-loved At the Foot of the Cherry Tree, Alli Parker, returns with another bestselling, engrossing novel of courage and conviction, Until the Red Leaves Fall. Shortlisted for the 2025 Dymocks Book of the Year Emmy Darling has a secret. She has a few. Her lemon...

'Gloriously nostalgic and beautifully emotional.' The Sun “Gripped me from the first chapter!” Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A sweeping tale of love and loss, perfect for fans of moving book club fiction Spring, 1994. Will, a talented busker, falls for Emily, a quirky art student. By 1997...

Bestselling historical fiction author Molly Green is back with her most engrossing, heartfelt World War Two saga yet, The Wartime Librarian's Secret! Amid the chaos of war, will a new chapter begin? September 1942. Esme Donaldson is still grieving the devastating loss of her husband, Anthony...

'Compelling, intriguing, romantic… deeply satisfying and emotional' Santa Montefiore 'A sweeping story of love, loss and finding the courage to be your true self' Phillipa Ashley ***** When Kerensa is sent by her father’s auction house to catalogue a neglected house overlooking the sea in...

The long-awaited historical romance from the beloved author of A Season Beyond a Kiss Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’s breathtaking artistry has earned her a devoted following that grows with each historical tale she creates. In this highly anticipated new novel—her first original hardcover—she...

A USA TODAY bestselling novel! As Paris rebuilds in the aftermath of World War II, Kat Fontaine never expected the skills she learned in a French chateau kitchen to be the key that unlocks the secrets swirling in her new post-war life. "Balancing action-packed scenes with entertaining...

Don't miss the brand new epic family drama from the nation’s favourite storyteller… Will a dark shadow destroy her family? As a servant below stairs at the big manor house, Rose dreams of running her own teashop one day, and carefully saves a few shillings each week from the money she sends...