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The Taking of Irene Hart
They were promised paradise, but a serpent lies in wait...
1859. Somerset, England.
When widow Hester Hart decides to sign over all her family’s worldly goods – and their freedom – to a secretive religious community, her daughters, headstrong Ruby and fragile Irene, have little say in the matter.
Led by the charismatic Reverend Peters, the women enter a world with its own set of rules and where Irene, cursed with seizures and ill health, is believed to have second sight. But as Hester and Irene are drawn into the community’s twisted philosophy, Ruby detects a darker truth stalking its shadowy corners.
When a shocking discovery throws the community open to scrutiny, the stakes are raised and Ruby realises that it is not only their souls that must be saved…
'The Taking of Irene Hart is not just a tale of suspense; it's also a poignant exploration of familial love, resilience, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Reiss' evocative writing and rich historical detail make this an unforgettable read for fans of historical fiction with a psychological edge.'
The Secret Book Review
'This is a fast-paced gothic novel that explores themes of religion and morality, with hints of the supernatural, that will appeal to fans of The Essex Serpent, The Shadow Key and The Silence Factory.'
The Historical Novel Society
The perfect summer read
Live a Little
Two Sisters. One road trip. What could possibly go wrong?
Lottie has always followed the rules, her life is comfortable and she is – finally, finally – marrying her long-term, sensible, boyfriend Dean.
Tina is carefree, wild and, maybe, just a little bit careless. She doesn’t understand Lottie’s obsession with settling down with ‘dull Dean’. There’s so much to explore in the world.
'Both poignant and escapist, this is a celebration of what family truly means.'
Woman’s Own
An unforgettable, heart-warming story of love and letting go
Before We Say Goodbye
When you can't heal your own heart, can you fill someone else's?
Josie Hudson’s whole life has been about one thing and one thing only: keeping her son Scott alive.
And when Scott, now nineteen, finds out that his heart is once again failing – with no hope of a transplant – Josie’s world comes crashing down.
Determined to give meaning to his final months, Scott decides to find a match for his mum: someone to be there for her when he will no longer be.
But can Scott succeed in finding love for his mum before it’s too late? Or will his place in her heart be too large to fill . . .
'Gorgeous and Emotional'
Fern Britton
As original as One Day and as heartbreaking as Me Before You
This Last Kiss
You can't run from true love for ever
Rora Raine is finally coming home to Hastings, twelve years after she left her grief-stricken father, and fled the love of her life, Carl.
Struggling to support her bright but troubled daughter, Rora has convinced herself she’ll never love again.
When she meets a bumblingly charming stranger, Rora’s heart begins to thaw.
But, try as she might, she can’t run from true love forever.
"I'm so glad I found it - I recommend it most highly"
Being Anne Reading Book Blog
A gripping psychological thriller
Someone to Watch Over Me
She closed her eyes and he was gone - who is watching him now?
When Carrie’s five-year old son, Charlie, disappeared on a Norfolk beach, her world was destroyed. Now, three years on, she is persuaded by her mother to visit a local medium. Initially sceptical, Carrie is blown away when he appears to reveal something about Charlie’s disappearance; something that nobody could ever have known except herself.
‘Will send a chill down your spine'
The Sunday Mirror