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'Absorbing and beautiful - a great achievement.' BRIDGET COLLINS, bestselling author of The BindingThere are hundreds, possibly thousands, of sisters Grimm on Earth.You may well be one of them, though you might never know it. This is the story of four sisters Grimm – daughters born to different mothers on the same day, each born out of bright-white wishing and black-edged desire. They found each other at eight years-old, were separated at thirteen and now, at nearly eighteen, it is imperative that they find each other once again. In thirty-three days they will meet their father in Everwhere. Only then will they discover who they truly are, and what they can truly do. Then they must fight to save their lives and the lives of the ones they love. Three will live, one will die. You’ll have to read on to find out who and why . . .___________________'A darkly beguiling delight that’s perfect for fans of rich and imaginative fantasy books akin to Erin Morgenstern and Neil Gaiman.' CULTUREFLY

Second chances and a dash of magic ... In Alba Ashby's hour of need, she finds herself on the doorstep of number 11 Hope Street, a house that has stood quietly in Cambridge for nearly two hundred years. But this is no ordinary house. Its walls are steeped in the wisdom of past residents including Virginia Woolf, Dorothy Parker and Agatha Christie. Alba accepts an invitation to stay under the condition she has ninety-nine nights, and no more, to turn her life around.Guided by the energy of the house, where portraits come alive, bookcases refill themselves and hot chocolate has healing properties, the enchanting experience Alba and her new friends share will transform their lives in unexpected ways.

Etta's tiny dress shop stands on a seemingly ordinary Cambridge street, but the vibrant racks of beaded silks and jewel-toned velvets possess a bewitching power to awaken a woman's deepest desires. Etta's granddaughter,Cora Sparks, has spent her life sheltered in the shop and her university lab, avoiding the mystery of her parents' deaths and overlooking her secret admirer, Walt, a man with a magical voice. Determined to change Cora's fate, Etta weaves a plan that sparks a series of extraordinary events, transforming Cora's life in astonishing ways.

The Cambridge University witches meet every month on the roof of one of the city's many colleges to discuss books and more, but lately the ties that bind them have begun to unravel.Amandine has the power to feel the emotions of those around her. Noa's ability is to hear others' innermost thoughts and secrets. Kat struggles with unrequited love, but refuses to use magic to win anyone's heart. Her sister, Cosima, is not above using such powers, sprinkling pastries in her bakery with sugar and enchantment. But when Cosima sets her sights on the love of Kat's life, she sets off a chain of events that turns each of the witches' worlds upside down . . .

Some letters can change your life forever ...Tucked away in a quiet corner of Cambridge sits a shop filled with charming stationery and exquisite pens. Here Clara Cohen performs her particular type of magic, writing life-changing letters to strangers in need. Clara understands the transformative power of correspondence, so when she uncovers her great-grandmother's wartime love letters, she embarks on a profound journey to Amsterdam in the hopes of healing the tragedies of the past and, in doing so, change her own future.'Filled with magic, love and the bonds of family ... will whisk readers away to a place where anything is possible' ROMANTIC TIMESReaders adore Menna van Praag:'I loved everything about this whimsical book that is so magical''I had to keep reading''This book captured by imagination and my heart''Uplifting and thoughtful, fills you with joy'

A helping hand can guide you to your heart's desire Jude runs a charming antiques shop in Cambridge, helping customers find the perfect talisman to bring them what they long for. Jude herself longs for love and family. But when she unexpectedly 'inherits' a niece, she gets more than she bargained for. Meanwhile, all Viola wants is to achieve the position of Head Chef at one the city's top restaurant. But when she repeatedly crosses paths with widower Mathieu, Viola sees that there might be life beyond the kitchen.'Bright and hopeful ... Rich characters combined with an enchanting blend of the real and the mystical make this a delightful and engaging read' BOOKLISTReaders adore Menna van Praag:'Another fabulous book''The ultimate feel good fiction''I actually want to live in this place!''Exactly what I expected from this author MAGIC!'

And then there were three . It was a battle that ended in a devastating loss, and the scars they carry seem to have slowly pushed the sisters apart .

Born of bright-white wishing and black-edged desire, the Grimm girls each command a single element and wield it with great power. But a child born of a Grimm and a fallen star will have command over every element . . . and wield infinite power.At twenty-one, Goldie gave birth to a daughter by her dead lover. Now Goldie is nearly thirty and Luna almost nine. Conceived in the realm between life and death, Luna is part star-soldier, part Grimm and now those opposing forces are waging war within her.Terrified of losing her increasingly volatile child, Goldie goes on the run. Then an act of violence forces her to return and Luna is taken into care. Mother and child can still meet - in the haunted otherworld that is Everwhere.Desperate to reclaim her daughter, Goldie must also confront whatever is corrupting Everwhere. For fresh leaves are falling, and Grimm girls are dying. Fearing the return of her father, Goldie knows she cannot succeed alone and summons her sisters.But can the bonds of sisterhood bear the terrible price that will be paid . . .