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Raw and confronting, as you bear witness to the unraveling of all that Therese has built into both marriage and business. Caused to question her crafted existence - more hand-moulded at the hands of husband Trevor than anything of her own doing. How did she deny so...

In essence, this is a tale about Marie-Jeanne Claudel's place in the world - growing up in the knowledge and awareness of those around her as she can see 'love-glows' in others. Marie-Jeanne was born into tragic family circumstances in 1958, but is surrounded by a...

A vibrant cast of quirky and unique characters come together to satisfy fans of Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries. Mystery, suspense and shady identities anchor this succinct but perfectly formed tale. In 1930s Sydney, just streets away from from the Razor Gang wars,...

With strange new world 'wobbles' and unpredictable devastating weather events, our food security is foremost in our mind more than ever. When my nose is not in a book I can be found tending to my own vegetable patches, committed to growing my own food supply. I am not...

Five chapters, five unique characters at different stages and phases of their lives. Tomoka, Ryo, Natsumi, Hiroya and Masao have all hit a time 'Where their lives haven't stuck to the life plan they set out with' and both Librarian and Library Assistant have a key...

A full-bodied historical tale merging land and sea. London, 1847, Thomas Rutherford is on extended shore leave from his maritime service and has the chance to indulge in his second love, painting. Watercolours, charcoal sketches and a mind full of ideas he has stored...

In a culture that screams 'reach your highs' or 'go big or go home' mantras, author Josie Shapiro brings a sporting narrative steeped in reality, but also Mickey's character rebuilds with tenacity to find a calm new strength. Treat yourself when it comes to debut...

You become invested in the characters of Ellen and Gordon and you want to believe in what's good, have hope and a justified outcome for them...but, there's just enough doubt that builds the tense pressure in The Watchful Wife. A story of immense personal resilience...

Claudia and Esmeralda's stories are seventy years apart but the two are intertwined. This is the second book in The Lost Daughters series but can be read as a stand alone novel. Hope's House in London was a safe place for unwed mothers before the adoptions of their...

Fear and superstition have never made great companions but this has gripped the small town of Cleftwater East Anglia in1647. Master Makepeace and the 'judiciary' have been given the task of rounding up the women, young or old to purge the village on the orders of the...

Resilience and fortitude are personified is Suzanne Heywood's memoir Wavewalker. Though her family have denounced her recollections, one cannot doubt Suzanne's clear, precise accounts. From her fears and insecurity after a devastating storm fractured her skull and...

This is the powerful story of Australia's first Japanese war-bride at a time when Australia's war scars refused to bend... Based on a true family story, Alli Parker has fictionalised the love and dedication of her grandparents in her debut novel. Nobuko Sakuramoto AKA...