A terrifying villain. A young woman desperate for answers. Danger and intrigue in Victorian London.In 1848, Tessie and Finn struggle each day and dream of life far away in the New World, but when Tessie is attacked by an underworld figure known only as the Angel of Bishopsgate, her fight for survival has only just begun.Separated from her beloved Finn, and oblivious to why the Angel wants her dead, her only clue points home to Dublin, and a past she thought...

At 40, Dani Williams thought she knew all her family secrets. Gran’s apple pie recipe? Check. The location of grandpa’s hidden cigarette stash? Double check. But when her gran dies, she discovers the biggest secret of them all.All the women in her family are witches. Including her.And the timing couldn’t be worse. After a tough six months, Dani’s life is in ruins. When she returns to Point Pleasant to deal with her gran’s estate, she is plagued by haunting visions of a woma...

This debut novel from a blazing new talent is a Faustian tale with a Gen Z edgeIt's a totally unassuming Tuesday when Aggie's little sister Marcie - her favourite person, her especially made best friend - is admitted to hospital, prepared for a long stay with a bag of her softest things. It is a day Aggie has dreaded and longed for. Like crows need wings, like planets have moons, when it comes to Marcie, there's nothing she wouldn't do.So when Death - red-li...

'Exquisitely crafted, incisive, and full of richly hued shadows and sudden depths, The Unknowing examines what it means to be an artist, a daughter, a mother—and the near impossibility of succeeding at all three.'Krystelle Bamford, author of Idle GroundsCelebrated novelist Frances Oppenheimer has long been an enigma, a mystery even to her closest observer: her daughter. In the shadow of a family tragedy never spoke of, Frances has retreated...

Housemaid: The Invisible Child plunges readers into the secret world of Lily Morgan, a ten-year-old prodigy forced to become the "housemaid" of her own family. With her mother battling a debilitating illness and her father lost to alcoholism, Lily must take on adult responsibilities far beyond her years.Driven by desperation, Lily disguises herself as a young woman to work as a housemaid in the homes of Maplewood's elite. Each day, she balances school, caring for her siblings, and ...

This is the first book in the Binmouth Books series.This book introduces you to the series concerning six dustbins (UK)/garbage bins (USA). These dustbins have different, relatable characters. There is:Wheelie, a daredevil who only has one wheelBinta loves nothing more than to jokeBinathon, a serious, studious typeBindarella, a bit of a princess with a diva's attitudeBinjamin loves a sugar rushStinky is well...a typica...

Megan Miller’s first day as a magical liaison comes with one small complication—murder.After a lifetime of homesteading on Whidbey Island with her familiar, a stubborn dairy cow named Gertie, Megan’s ready for a new challenge. When she volunteers to triage a suspicious death, she figures she might brush up against something supernatural—but she doesn’t expect the case to hit quite so close to home.The victim was a local beekeeper—and ever since her death, the hives have tur...

You're a lovely person. Helpful. Considerate. The one who remembers birthdays, covers shifts, and never makes a fuss. People rely on you. And somewhere along the way, being the woman everyone could count on quietly became the person you forgot how to be for yourself.If that lands a little too close to home, this book is for you.People-pleasing is one of the most rewarded habits there is — especially for women. We're praised for being accommodating, selfless, easy-going. But...

A perfect macchiato. A dead food critic. A small-town café owner who's in way over her head.In the charming, coffee-scented streets of Harrington Falls in the Pacific Northwest, Clara Bennett’s café, The Morning Grind, sits at the center of a cozy culinary mystery series that blends warmth, humor, and danger in equal measure. Known for her signature macchiatos, artisanal pastries, and welcoming atmosphere, Clara has built a loyal following of locals—and a few curious tourists....

For fifteen years, Evelyn’s life at Crowthorn Estate has been built on love, loyalty, and certainty.Then a face from the past returns — and everything begins to unravel.Old wounds are reopened. Whispers spread through the estate. Painful truths come to light. As the life Evelyn trusted begins to fracture, she must find the strength to protect the family she loves while facing a betrayal that threatens to destroy everything.Arthur is forced to confront the choices th...

Regina lives in poverty with her mother and 11 sisters in the shoe of a long vanished giant. She fights daily with her schoolmates who make fun of her ragged clothes and unkempt hair. Her mother fixes only one daughter's hair per day via lottery—the one whose porridge contains the one raisin she can afford. Only one boy, Bemine, tries to defend her.The king of the land encounters her in full battle and orders his men to stop the fighting and bring the young girl to him. When he lear...

The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by "catching" their babies at birth. The blend of Eloise Greenfield's poetry and Daniel Minter's art evokes heartfelt appreciation of the abilities of African American midwifes over the course of time. The poem, "Africa to America," begins the poetic journey. The poem, "The Women," both heralds the ...