RACHEL HORE

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Gathering Storm, a story of love long kept hidden, set against the back streets of Westminster.

The owners of Minster Glass have also been broken: Fran Morrison''s mother died when she was a baby; a painful event never mentioned by her difficult, secretive father Edward. Fran left home to pursue a career in foreign cities, as a classical musician. But now Edward is dangerously ill and it''s time to return.Taking her father''s place in the shop, she and his craftsman Zac accept a beguiling commission - to restore a shattered glass picture of an exquisite angel belonging to a local church. As they reassemble the dazzling shards of coloured glass, they uncover an extraordinary love story from the Victorian past, sparked by the window''s creation. Slowly, Fran begins to see her own reflection in its themes of passion, tragedy and redemption. Fran''s journey will lead her on a search for the truth about her mother, through mysteries of past times and the anguish of unrequited love, to reconciliation and renewal.

The stunning new novel from the bestselliing Richard and Judy Book Club author. Bellevue Gardens is a tranquil London square, tucked away behind a busy street. You might pass it without knowing it's there. Here, through the imposing front door of Number 11, is a place of peace, of sanctuary and of secrets. It is home to Leonie; once a model in the sixties, she came to the house to escape a destructive marriage and now, out of gratitude, she opens her house to others in need. Rosa, Stef and Rick are running from their own problems. They have all found their way to Leonie's home, each seeking refuge and searching for a new start. But then Leonie discovers that the house which has provided sanctuary for so many is under threat. Can she rescue the place that saved her all those years ago...? Turn the key to enter Rachel Hore's most compelling novel yet...

In a tiny stained-glass shop hidden in the backstreets of Westminster lies the cracked, sparkling image of an angel. The owners of Minster Glass have also been broken: Fran Morrison''s mother died when she was a baby; a painful event never mentioned by her difficult, secretive father Edward. Fran left home to pursue a career in foreign cities, as a classical musician. But now Edward is dangerously ill and it''s time to return. Taking her father''s place in the shop, she and his craftsman Zac accept a beguiling commission - to restore a shattered glass picture of an exquisite angel belonging to a local church. As they reassemble the dazzling shards of coloured glass, they uncover an extraordinary love story from the Victorian past, sparked by the window''s creation. Slowly, Fran begins to see her own reflection in its themes of passion, tragedy and redemption. Fran''s journey will lead her on a search for the truth about her mother, through mysteries of past times and the anguish of unrequited love, to reconciliation and renewal.

It was Benjamin Postlethwaite s job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship This is a story of a life changing friendship a lost puffin and a lonely artist It s the story of an entire lifetime and how one event can change a life forever From masterful storyteller Michael Morpurgo and world class illustrator Benji Davies comes a magical new story This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages

From the million-copy Sunday Times bestseller comes a thrilling novel about a woman with an extraordinary life, based on a true story. 'Fantastic... Exciting, impeccably researched and full of powerful period atmosphere' Daily MailMinnie Gray is an ordinary young woman.She is also a spy for the British government. It all began in the summer of 1928... Minnie is supposed to find a nice man, get married and have children.The problem is it doesn't appeal to her at all. She is working as a secretary, but longs to make a difference. Then, one day, she gets her chance.She is recruited by the British government as a spy. Under strict instructions not to tell anyone, not even her family, she moves to London and begins her mission - to infiltrate the Communist movement. She soon gains the trust of important leaders.But as she grows more and more entangled in the workings of the movement, her job becomes increasingly dangerous. Leading a double life is starting to take its toll on her relationships and, feeling more isolated than ever, she starts to wonder how this is all going to end. The Russians are notorious for ruthlessly disposing of people given the slightest suspicion.What if they find out? Full of suspense, courage and love, A Beautiful Spy is a stunningly written story about resisting the norm and following your dreams, even if they come with sacrifices. 'Rachel Hore has written a masterful novel, rich in period detail, and her heroine is an unforgettable character - an ordinary young woman who achieves extraordinary things for her country' Sunday Express 'As far as her friends and family think, Minnie is an ordinary girl but she is a government spy - recruited to infiltrate the communist government. But how long can anyone lead a double life? Based on a true story' Best 'Stunning.

Kate y su esposo abandonan el bullicioso Londres para criar a sus hijos en un ambiente más propicio. Pero poco tiempo después de mudarse al campo, Kate siente que su marido no está cumpliendo con su parte del trato: cada vez pasa mas tiempo en la ciudad, en donde todavia conserva su trabajo. Un encuentro casual con una anciana, propietaria de una hermosa casa que Kate habia visto en sueños, cambiara radicalmente su vida y sus expectativas de futuro.

Secrets from the past unravelling in the present A deeply satisfying read gripping plot loveable characters and sumptuous locations it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word I loved it SANTA MONTEFIORE An intriguing and heart warming story I couldn t put it down BARBARA ERSKINE I loved it I was completely immersed in the story and the setting So clever and interesting and beautifully written ELIZABETH BUCHAN Beautifully written warm and intelligent TRACY REES A fascinating story strong characters an intriguing world a gorgeous setting and an uplifting ending Perfect It reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher the kind of read you get truly lost in VERONICA HENRY An engrossing read with a wide and varied cast of characters who leap off the page A wonderful page turner I loved it JANE JOHNSON Uncovering secrets that span generations Rachel Hore delivers intriguing involving and emotive narrative reading group fiction like few other writers can Nancy Foster has harboured a devastating secret that shattered her professional and personal life On meeting her journalist Stef Lansdown realizes that she has the power to restore Nancy s reputation and to heal the wounds if only Nancy will trust her But someone else wants to