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'A twisting, well-paced whodunit alongside the central couple’s scandalous unmarried-yet-living-together relationship. If it were a TV series it might be called ‘Decorum and Sass’. I’d watch it.' Historical Novel Society 'Exceptionally written … another riveting read filled with wit...

When David finds himself aboard a pirate ship, he knows it must be a dream. Except that he's awake. And the 'dream' is more like a nightmare. Before he can take it all in, David is swept up in the adventure of a lifetime: volunteered to act as a spy on an enemy ship, marooned, and picked up by the most fearsome band of buccaneers ever known. Can he escape? The answer lies in the golden thread glistening under the sea - and everyone is desparate to have it. Could it lead David home, or to his missing father - or both?

Freydis has been left for dead following a raid on her father's Viking stronghold. Her brother has been taken prisoner. Now Freydis's father is bent on revenge, and takes her on his quest, giving her Enno, an African warrior slave, to protect her. As the hunt for her brother becomes more desperate, Freydis and Enno draw closer together.

In this sequel to The Diamond of Drury Lane, the infamous Cat Royal must save Pedro Hawkins, the runaway African slave, from being shipped off to a slave plantation.

She is obliged to wear the breeches and cap of a boy, and once again comes face to face with her nemesis, the evil Billy Shepherd!

The thrilling third volume in the 'Cat Royal' series sees our hardy heroine, Cat Royal, finding herself homeless, travelling to Paris, becoming an underground reporter, nearly getting hanged for being a traitor to the Revolution, and being baffled by attention from numerous suitors - all the while being disguised as a prissy ballerina! As the French Royal family flees, Cat discovers the power of the people. Vive La Revolution!

Can the young knights save the human world? King Oberon, the ruler of Avalon, is on the warpath and will stop at nothing in his quest to enslave the entire human race. Rick and Roxy must escape back to Earth to rescue the only man alive who can help them fight Oberon - the legendary King Arthur Pendragon. Trouble is, Arthur isn't quite himself these days . . . for a start, he lives with a pet puffin called Peter and has no idea what century he's in!

The battle for Earth starts here... The Young Knights have travelled to San Francisco to track down Merlin - the only wizard powerful enough to help them create a new magical Round Table. But Merlin is determined to remain incognito, and has reinvented himself as the head of Pip Enterprises: the greatest innovator of the digital age. Meanwhile, the merciless ruler of the Fey realm, King Oberon, is rallying his magical armies for a final assault on Earth.

Darcie Lock is inadvertently thrown into a world of SAS men, espionage, corruption, polo games, and fashion parades when her father is taken hostage while investigating an international smuggling ring.

When Cat overhears a conversation about a diamond hidden somewhere in the theatre, she's determined to find the treasure. Ably assisted by Pedro, a musician in the company orchestra, she is thrust into a world of drama and intrigue, where she encounters Covent Garden street gangs, boxing matches, theatre riots and spectacular stage productions. En route, she learns a lot about who she is, and who her real friends are.

Rain designs exquisite stained glass windows.But the law is clear-girls cannot be part of the glassmakers' guild.Leaving home, she travels to Magharna.When Peri witnesses Rain's capture by a gang of bandits,his fate and heart become tied to hers.They escape the outlaws,but Peri's family of falconers and untouchables,scorned by all.Can Rain and Peri's love survive the prejudices against them?And with the country on the brink of disaster will they be able to stop their world from smashing apart?

Mel Foster has always been told that he’d come to a bad end – he just never thought it would be as a meal for a giantess! But looking monstrous doesn’t make you a monster. Eve Frankenstein has no interest in eating Mel. She wants to protect him. While Eve and Mel become firm friends in the...

'Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels' Good Housekeeping 1812 London Up-and-coming novelist Jane Austen joins forces with London's most esteemed investigative duo – the infamous Dora Fitz-Pennington and disgraced son of a Viscount...

'Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels' Good Housekeeping 'A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society… An uproarious delight ' Historical Novel Society 1812 Lord Elgin’s Greek marbles...

'Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels' Good Housekeeping 'Told with zip and humour…most enjoyable' Historical Novel Society 'The Regency as we've never seen it before!' Emma Orchard, author of A Duke of One's Own 1812 Deep below...