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Get ready to unwind with the perfect bookish escape. Whether you're stretched out by the pool, basking in garden sunshine, or jetting off on holiday, our addictive summer reads are here to keep you company. From steamy romance novels that sizzle in the heat to twisty murder mysteries that’ll keep you guessing till sunset, we’ve got your next page-turner. Shop bestselling beach reads, must-have holiday books, and lounging-in-the-garden favourites — because nothing says summer like getting lost in a good story.
1944, the darkest days of the war. Trixie and Vi are back in Gosport and doing their bit to help Britain win the war. Felling trees is backbreaking, but at least they know they’re doing vital work. Trixie has a new boyfriend, Eddie. He’s charming, handsome, and always flush with cash – a real Gosport catch, though Vi isn’t so sure. Something about Eddie doesn’t seem quite right, and Vi will do anything to convince Trixie that she’s making a mistake with this relationship. Though Trixie loves Eddie, she finds it hard to forget Cy, the man she fell in love with at the start of the War, who was declared missing in action. As the bombs fall on Gosport both girls have big decisions to make. Will their friendship carry them through the hardest days? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529419382 • Author: Rosie Archer • Publisher: Quercus Publishing plc • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm
A heartbreaking tale of love and courage in wartime Italy Two women, one village, and a war that changes everything… In wartime Italy, Rosa’s whole world is turned upside down when British POWs are sent to her father’s tenant farm on landowner Ginori’s Tuscan estate. Grieving her husband killed by the Allies, she is wary of the British soldiers. Meanwhile Emma, the landowner’s daughter, sees an opportunity to help her childhood friend Marco, an Italian soldier hiding from the Nazis. As danger closes in, unlikely alliances form. Rosa’s distrust melts as she bonds with Tom, a charismatic Scotsman among the POWs. Together, they navigate the perils of war to rescue their community. With enemy forces tightening their grip, both women face immense risks. Their mission to save their loved ones turns into a daring plan to liberate their village. In a world where hope is scarce, can Rosa and Emma turn the tide of war in their favour? A sweeping tale of love, loss and hope in times of strife, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805577126 • Author: Siobhan Daiko • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 280 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.63 cm