For readers of Heather Marshall and Kate Quinn, an unforgettable, fast-paced historical debut set against the richness and squalor of sixteenth-century Venice and Malta.Venice, 1575Hannah ha-Levi, a midwife in the Jewish ghetto, is known throughout Venice for her skill in midwifery. When a Christian count appears at Hannah's door imploring her to attend his labouring wife who is near death, Hannah's compassion is tested. Not only is it illegal for Jews to r...

From the Author of The Midwife of Venice:The Imperial Harem, Constantinople, 1579Hannah and Isaac Levi, Venetians in exile, have set up a new life for themselves in Constantinople. Isaac runs a newly established business in the growing silk trade, while Hannah, the best midwife in all of Constantinople, plies her trade within the opulent palace of Sultan Murat III, tending to the thousand women of his lively and infamous harem. But one night...

The thrilling conclusion to the #1 national bestselling historical trilogy by Roberta Rich.In The Midwife of Venice, set in 1575, Hannah Levi was forced to flee Venice with the baby of a Venetian aristocratic family whom she rescued. Roberta Rich followed that action-packed adventure with The Harem Midwife, which exiled Hannah and her beloved husband Isaac to Constantinople--only for Hannah to become enmeshed in the shady politics of a sultan's ha...

'A cracking read' – Susan Calman'Stuart MacBride is an automatic must-read for me . . . always fast, hard, authentic – and different' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series**Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, Blood, Rust and Steel is darkly funny and gripping Scottish crime at its very best.All good things must come to an end . . .**Acting Detective Inspector Roberta Steel has never been shy, b...

"Robert Gellis has an extraordinary talent!"—Affaire de CoeurWith more than 8 million books in print RT Book Reviews Lifetime Achievement Award-winning author Roberta Gellis is the master of the medieval romance.Lissa never much liked her elderly husband, but she certainly hadn't suspected he was plotting treason. When she's suddenly left a widow, the sharp gaze of the king's head investigator turns straight to her. Sir Justin is honor-bound to treat Lissa...

Magdalene la Bâtarde was madam of the Old Priory Guesthouse in Southwark, where Baldassare, the messenger, was murdered. Sir Bellamy of Itchen, a most trusted knight, was sent to investigate who killed Baldassare, and why. Failing to succeed, Sir Bellamy could see the beautiful and mysterious Magdalene hanged for a crime she did not commit. Medieval Mystery by Roberta Gellis; originally published by Tor

Since Roberta started working in the the detective agency of the Duke of Pink River, she had seen the most extraordinary mysteries, but she never imagined that could exist something as a thief that only steals minced meat from his victims. It seemed a bit absurd, even for what they are used to. And, if this is not odd enough, a client hired them to find his talking duck... although it is not a duck and it can't talk either. Roberta is going to need all her imagination to solve the two stra...

Master Mainard makes the blind Sabina his mistress, expecting that his wife Bertrild will be glad to be rid of him, since his face is horridly disfigured. Then Bertrild is murdered and Mainard is suspected. Magdalene la Bâtarde, whoremistress of the Old Priory Guesthouse, works with Sir Bellamy of Itchen to untangle the hatred and blackmail that resulted in Bertrilds death. [2nd of the Magdalene la Bâtarde mysteries] Historical Mystery by Roberta Gellis; originally published by Forge

The Quinns are one of the most feared criminal gangs in London's East End.So the reaction of Joe Quinn to the news that his daughter Lynsey is involved with a policeman is predictable and swift, and a pregnant Lynsey finds herself out on the street, bruised and alone.At the age of eleven, Lynsey's daughter Helen is returned to the clan. Hated by her grandfather, loved only by her uncle, she struggles to fit into a world she doesn't understand. As warring factions b...

A Confusion of Sins is the 5th novel in the series of medieval mysteries featuring Sir Bellamy of Itchen and Magdalene la Bâtarde. It is 1139 and England is in turmoil. King Stephen has found an excuse to seize and imprison the elderly and powerful Bishop of Salisbury and his nephews, whom the King suspects of treason. The monk Bernard of Rouen, a favorite of the Bishop of Rouen—an ally of the King who will be attending the convocation appears to have been murdered shortly after having bee...

Cecilia has loved Will since high school. And that would be fine, except for the fact that he’s been dating her sister for about as long.Cecilia is a Red Seal Chef and owner of a successful restaurant. In spite of all the material achievements that she could ask for, her life feels empty. She has wanted Will forever but he has always been out of reach. He's her sister's boyfriend for goodness sake! That’s all about to change when she goes home for Christmas this year. Cecilia is gi...

Discover the wild history of Jane Goodall’s life and work in this Who HQ biography exploring one of history’s most influential scientists.In this exceptional Who HQ biography that is accessible for young readers, the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most influential scientists to date, comes alive. Born in London, England, in 1934, Jane loved animals from a very young age, and made it her goal to study them in their natural habitats. So, at age t...