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*** THE Sunday Times TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR ***''Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric'' Kate MosseDiscover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. *****Junchow, China, 1928.Lydia Ivanova was among the Russian elite until the Bolsheviks revolutions forced her to flee to China with her mother. But survival is hard.Lydia has a fierce spirit. Nothing can dim it, not even the foul waters of the Peiho River. Into the river''s grime bodies are tossed - those of thieves and Communists alike. A reminder that every time Lydia steals from someone to feed herself and her mother, she takes her life into her own hands. Even though mother and daughter live in the Whites-only settlement, no walls can keep Lydia in as she escapes to meet her lover, Chang An Lo. But Chang has enemies who are hunting him down, and their all-consuming love can only mean danger for them both . . .The Concubine''s Secret and The Jewel of St Petersburg are also available to buy NOW in paperback and ebook.Further praise for Kate Furnivall: ''Superb storytelling'' Dinah Jefferies ''A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge'' Times''A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!'' Lesley Pearse ''Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader to the last'' Sun ''Truly captivating'' Elle ''Perfect escapist reading'' Marie Claire ''An achingly beautiful epic'' New Woman ''A rollicking good read'' Daily Telegraph

*** THE Sunday Times TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** ''Historical, epic fiction - it doesn''t get much better than this'' The BooksellerDiscover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. ***** Davinsky Labour Camp, Siberia, 1933Sofia Morozova knows she has to escape. Only two things have sustained her through the bitter cold, aching hunger and hard labour: the prospect of one day walking free; and the stories told by her friend Anna, beguiling tales of a charmed upbringing in Petrograd - and of Anna''s fervent love for a passionate revolutionary, Vasily.So when Anna falls gravely ill, Sofia makes a promise to escape the camp and find Vasily: to chase the memory that has for so long spun hope in both their hearts. But Sofia knows that times have changed. Russia, gripped by the iron fist of Communism, is no longer the country of her friend''s childhood. Her perilous search takes her from industrial factories to remote villages, where she discovers a web of secrecy and lies, but also bonds of courage and loyalty - and an overwhelming love that threatens her promise to Anna. Further praise for Kate Furnivall: ''Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric'' Kate Mosse''Superb storytelling'' Dinah Jefferies ''A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge'' Times ''A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!'' Lesley Pearse ''Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader to the last'' Sun ''Truly captivating'' Elle ''Perfect escapist reading'' Marie Claire ''An achingly beautiful epic'' New Woman ''A rollicking good read'' Daily Telegraph

*** THE Sunday Times TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** ''Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric'' Kate Mosse Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. ***** China, 1929.For years Lydia Ivanova believed her father was killed by the Bolsheviks. But when she learns he is captive in Stalin-controlled Russia, the fiery-haired girl is willing to leave everything behind - even her Chinese lover, Chang An Lo. Journeying with her half-brother Alexei, Lydia begins a dangerous search. Tension grows between the two, for while Alexei is searching for his past, Lydia is looking for her future. But when Alexei disappears, Lydia is left almost penniless in Soviet Russia - and doubting the choices she has made. Surrounded by dangers, she searches for information and soon finds herself entangled with a Russian officer. But Chang An Lo has not forgotten Lydia. He knows things about her father that she does not. And while he races to protect her, she is prepared to risk treacherous consequences to discover the truth . . .The Russian Concubine and The Jewel of St Petersburg are available to buy NOW in paperback and ebook. Further praise for Kate Furnivall: ''Superb storytelling'' Dinah Jefferies ''A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge'' Times ''A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!'' Lesley Pearse ''Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader to the last'' Sun ''Truly captivating'' Elle ''Perfect escapist reading'' Marie Claire ''An achingly beautiful epic'' New Woman ''A rollicking good read'' Daily Telegraph

*** THE Sunday Times TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** ''Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric'' Kate Mosse Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. ***** Russia, 1910.Young Valentina Ivanova charms St Petersburg''s aristocracy with her classic Russian beauty and her talent as a pianist. But she scandalises society when she begins a romance with Jens Friis, a Danish engineer. He brings to her life a passion and an intimacy she has never known. Unbending in their opposition, her parents push her into a loveless engagement with a Russian count. Valentina struggles for independence and to protect her young sister from the tumult sweeping the city, as Russia is bound for rebellion. The Tsar, the Duma and the Bolsheviks are at each other''s throats and Valentina is forced to make a choice that changes her life for ever . . .The Russian Concubine and The Concubine''s Secret are available to buy NOW in paperback and ebook. Further praise for Kate Furnivall: ''Superb storytelling'' Dinah Jefferies ''A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge'' Times ''A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!'' Lesley Pearse ''Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader to the last'' Sun ''Truly captivating'' Elle ''Perfect escapist reading'' Marie Claire ''An achingly beautiful epic'' New Woman ''A rollicking good read'' Daily Telegraph

*** THE Sunday Times TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** ''Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric'' Kate Mosse Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. ***** Malaya, 1941.As the glamorous wife of a plantation owner, Connie Hadley appears to lead a pampered and comfortable life. But she is hiding devastating secrets that could destroy her marriage. Life is changed for ever on the day of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. As Japanese Zero aircraft attack the town of Palur, Connie takes the decision to flee to Singapore on the family''s boat, The White Pearl. She sails with her husband and son, three friends and the enigmatic boat dealer Fitzpayne, who is the only one who can navigate the islands of the South China Sea. In desperation, short of food and constantly in danger, fear strips away good manners; tensions arise on the yacht and anger causes deadly divisions between friends . . . Further praise for Kate Furnivall: ''Superb storytelling'' Dinah Jefferies ''A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge'' Times ''A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!'' Lesley Pearse ''Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader to the last'' Sun ''Truly captivating'' Elle ''Perfect escapist reading'' Marie Claire ''An achingly beautiful epic'' New Woman ''A rollicking good read'' Daily Telegraph

A brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Russian ConcubineIt''s 1932 and 27-year-old Jessica is living London life to the full when her younger brother Tim, an ancient Egyptian archaeology expert, goes missing. Teaming up with Sir Montague Chamford - who can resist neither a damsel in distress nor the chance of adventure - Jessie vows to find her beloved brother.Following the clues Tim has left in his wake, Jessie and Monty head to Egypt. In the relentless heat of the desert, a powerful romance sparks between them, but danger also lurks in every shadow. But they must first confront the demons of Jessie''s past-and reveal the dark secrets that threaten not only Timothy''s life but theirs as well. With a ''thrilling plot,'' Shadows on the Nile is a ''breathtaking [work of] historical fiction.'' (The Times)''Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric'' Kate Mosse, author of Richard and Judy bestseller The Taxidermist''s Daughter

Malaya, 1941. Connie Thornton plays her role as a dutiful wife and mother without complaint. She is among the fortunate after all-the British rubber plantation owners reaping the benefits of the colonial life. But Connie feels as though she is oppressed, crippled by boredom, sweltering heat, a loveless marriage. . .

Then, in December, the Japanese invade. Connie and her family flee, sailing south on their yacht toward Singapore, where the British are certain to stand firm against the Japanese. En route, in the company of friends, they learn that Singapore is already under siege. Tensions mount, tempers flare, and the yacht''s inhabitants are driven by fear.

Increasingly desperate and short of food, they are taken over by a pirate craft and its Malayan crew making their perilous way from island to island. When a fighter plane crashes into the sea, they rescue its Japanese pilot. For Connie, that''s when everything changes. In the suffocating confines of the boat with her life upended, Connie discovers a new kind of freedom and a new, dangerous, exhilarating love.