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The Spice Temple – The Journey Begins

The Spice Temple – The Journey Begins
  • Author(s): Cindia Luest
  • Location(s): India, Dubai, Switzerland
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Food and Drink
  • Era(s): Contemporary

“The Spice Temple – The Journey Begins” is a unique work of literary or culinary fiction that allows readers to travel to destinations like the Swiss Alps, India and Dubai. It offers social themes and gives foodies the taste...

The Spider and the Stone: A Novel of Scotland’s Black Douglas

The Spider and the Stone: A Novel of Scotland’s Black Douglas
  • Author(s): Glen Craney
  • Location(s): Scotland
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
  • Era(s): 14th Century

As the 14th century dawns, the brutal King Edward Longshanks of England schemes to steal Scotland. But a frail, dark-skinned boy named James Douglas, inspired by a headstrong lass from Fife, defies three Plantagenet kings and champions the cause...

The Spider King’s Daughter

The Spider King’s Daughter
  • Author(s): Chibundu Onuzo
  • Location(s): Lagos
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): contemporary

Seventeen-year-old Abike Johnson is the favourite child of her wealthy father. She lives in a sprawling mansion in Lagos, protected by armed guards and ferried everywhere in a huge black jeep. But being her father’s favourite comes with uncomfortable...

The Spider’s House

The Spider’s House
  • Author(s): Paul Bowles
  • Location(s): Fez
  • Genre(s): Historical
  • Era(s): 1954

Fez, 1954, and American ex-pat Stenham reluctantly accepts a guide for his night-time walk home through the streets of the Medina. A nationalist uprising is transforming the country, much to the annoyance of Stenham, who enjoys the trappings of...

The Spill

The Spill
  • Author(s): Imbi Neeme
  • Location(s): Western Australia
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): 1980s till contemporary

A car slides out of control and into a near miss. Its occupants emerge without serious physical injuries, but the incident’s aftermath pulls a family apart. Each chapter reveals part of the puzzle, building a cleverly crafted image of...

The Spinning Heart

The Spinning Heart
  • Author(s): Donal Ryan
  • Location(s): County Tipperary
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): Contemporary

In the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As violence flares, the characters face a battle between public persona and inner desires. Through a chorus of unique voices, each struggling to tell their...

The Spirit of the Horse

The Spirit of the Horse
  • Author(s): Pam Billinge
  • Location(s): Mayenne
  • Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs
  • Era(s): Modern

When Pam follows her dream to a farmhouse with five acres in northern France, she is able to live alongside her horses for the first time. Here, in the heart of nature, deeper insights are revealed into the healing...

The Spite House

The Spite House
  • Author(s): Johnny Compton
  • Location(s): Texas
  • Genre(s): Gothic, Mystery
  • Era(s): Contemporary

Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. When he comes across an ad for a caretaker for the Masson House, Eric hopes they have finally caught a lucky break. The...

The Split

The Split
  • Author(s): Sharon Bolton
  • Location(s): South Georgia, The Atlantic Ocean
  • Genre(s): Suspense
  • Era(s): Modern

‘Dark, fascinating and full of surprises’ Mark Edwards ‘Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty.’ Elly Griffiths SHE’S GOT NOWHERE LEFT TO HIDE. A year ago, in desperation, Felicity Lloyd signed up for a lengthy research trip to the remote island of...

The Spoiled Heart

The Spoiled Heart
  • Author(s): Sunjeev Sahota
  • Location(s): Chesterfield
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): Contemporary

In one night, Nayan lost everything. Years later, his world is at risk again. Nayan has fought hard to move on, losing himself in his political work, trying to make a better world. A fresh challenge arrives with newcomer...

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