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The Italian Vineyard

The Italian Vineyard
  • Author(s): Anita Chapman
  • Location(s): England, Verona
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
  • Era(s): 1939 / contemporary

Gazing out over the lush, rolling vineyards of Verona, Kate thinks of the gift that brought her to Italy. The dusty bottle of wine from her great-grandmother’s cellar, which holds the key to a family mystery that will change...

The J M Barrie Ladies’ Swimming Society

The J M Barrie Ladies’ Swimming Society
  • Author(s): Barbara J Zitwer
  • Location(s): The Cotswolds
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): Modern

When Joey Rubin stumbles upon a group of elderly women swimming in a lake one freezing January morning, she thinks they must be mad. But then they dare her to come in… Joey, an overworked New York architect, has...

The Jackfruit Chronicles

The Jackfruit Chronicles
  • Author(s): Shahnaz Ahsan
  • Location(s): England, Manchester
  • Genre(s): Biography, Food and Drink
  • Era(s): 20th Century / contemporary

With insight and love, Ahsan guides us through the vibrant flavours and captivating story of Bengali food and its place in Britain. Beginning with the arrival of her grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this is a spellbinding...

The Jam Factory Girls

The Jam Factory Girls
  • Author(s): Mary Wood
  • Location(s): London
  • Genre(s): Historical, Fiction
  • Era(s): pre WW1

The Jam Factory Girls is an uplifting and emotional novel of friendship set in the heart of pre-WWI London from bestselling author, Mary Wood. Life for Elsie is difficult as she struggles to cope with her alcoholic mother. Caring...

The Jam Factory Girls Fight Back

The Jam Factory Girls Fight Back
  • Author(s): Mary Wood
  • Location(s): London
  • Genre(s): Historical, Fiction
  • Era(s): Pre WW1

The Jam Factory Girls Fight Back is a moving historical novel of friendship set in the heart of pre-WWI London from bestselling author, Mary Wood. Can they claim what is rightfully theirs? From the moment Len came into their...

The Jazz Files

The Jazz Files
  • Author(s): Fiona Veitch Smith
  • Location(s): London
  • Genre(s): Cozy Mystery
  • Era(s): 1920s

“It stands for Jazz Files,” said Rollo. “It’s what we call any story that has a whiff of high society scandal but can’t yet be proven… you never know when a skeleton in the closet might prove useful.” Set...

The Jewelled Moth (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)

The Jewelled Moth (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)
  • Author(s): Katherine Woodfine, Júlia Sardà (Illustrator)
  • Location(s): London
  • Genre(s): Children
  • Era(s): Edwardian era

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. The follow up to Katherine Woodfine’s bestselling debut novel, The Clockwork Sparrow. THE HONOUR...

The Judas Disciple

The Judas Disciple
  • Author(s): Chrys Cymri
  • Location(s): Northampton, Oklahoma
  • Genre(s): Historical
  • Era(s): Today

‘You will be chosen for the Judas Competition,’ Lucifer said confidently. ‘And you will win. Trust me, you will win. We’ll make sure of it.’ The Competition to become the next Judas Disciple is heating up. For Corina, going...

The Keeper of Songs

The Keeper of Songs
  • Author(s): Fiona Mountain
  • Location(s): The Peak District
  • Genre(s): Fiction, Romance
  • Era(s): 1960s and 2002

* A missing singer * A doomed love story * A family split by secrets & lies 1967: Enigmatic young folk singer Molly Marrison disappears on the cusp of fame.2002: Silva is working as a housemaid at Chatsworth House...

The Khan

The Khan
  • Author(s): Saima Mir
  • Location(s): Bradford, London
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): Contemporary

Be twice as good as men and four times as good as white men. Jia Khan has always lived like this. A successful lawyer, her London life is a long way from the grubby Northern streets she knew as...

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