LONGLISTED FOR SCTOLAND''S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2024.THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS.

''Gripping'' Good Housekeeping''Secrets discovered, ruinous rumours scotched, happiness regained and friendships founded'' Daily Mail''A novel of feeling and intellect which will surely and deservedly be a great success'' Allan Massie, The ScotsmanYou wouldn''t suspect it, but scandalous secrets are being kept on Blythswood Square...1846. Glasgow is a city on the cusp of great social change, but behind the curtains, neighbours are watching, and rumours of improper behaviour spread like wildfire on the respectable Blythswood Square.

When Charlotte Nicholl discovers that the fortune she has been bequeathed by her father is tied up in a secret collection of erotic art, she is faced with a terrible dilemma: sell it and risk shaming her family''s good name or lose her home. An encounter with Ellory Mann, a talented working-class photographer newly arrived in Glasgow, leads Charlotte to hope she has found not only someone who might help her, but also a friend. Yet Ellory is hiding secrets of her own - secrets that become harder to conceal as she finds herself drawn into Charlotte''s world.

As the truth begins to catch up with both women, will it destroy everything they''ve fought to build - or set them both free? Readers love Sara Sheridan''s storytelling!''I absolutely love Sara Sheridan''s books. They''re so easy to get into and so hard to put down. The Secrets of Bythwood Square is no exception. It''s a great story populated with excellent, believable characters and woven with rich historical detail'' 5* reader review, NetGalley''A fascinating, atmospheric story which I greatly enjoyed'' 5* reader review, NetGalley''I absolutely loved it, finished it within 2 days'' 5* reader review, NetGalley''Wonderful characters and a beautifully interwoven story.'' 4* reader review, NetGalley

PRAISE FOR THE FAIR BOTANISTS:''Sheridan creates an evocative, enjoyable portrait of two women determined to lead independent lives'' SUNDAY TIMES''Completely enchanting and fascinating . . . a rollicking and immensely readable tale'' SCOTSMAN''Lush, seductive and scandalous, this is a gorgeous read'' DAILY MAIL''A cracking good read'' VAL MCDERMID''Dazzling, original, full of wonderful characters'' KATIE FFORDE''What a beautiful, immersive gem of historical fiction'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling'' RED

Readers love Sara Sheridan''s evocative historical novels . . .''I loved this book from start to finish. So interesting to read about women back in the 1800s being independent and finding their own way in what was mostly a man''s domain!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Did not want to put this down but did not want it to end. Another fabulous read transporting you back in time, bring on the next one quickly please!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was totally floored by this! SO interesting at every point!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Celebrated writer and historian Maria Graham must make the treacherous voyage from Brazil to London to deliver her latest book to her publisher. Having come to terms with the loss of her beloved husband, Maria is now determined to live her life as she pleases, free from the smothering constraints of Georgian society.For a woman travelling alone it''s a journey fraught with danger, and as civil war rages around her, the only ship prepared to take Maria belongs to roguish smuggler Captain James Henderson. Onboard, all is well until Maria makes two shocking discoveries - the first a deadly secret, the second an irresistible attraction to the enigmatic captain.With Henderson on a journey of his own and determined to finally put his life of crime behind him, he and Maria grow ever closer. But can Henderson escape his illicit past or will the scandalous secret he''s hiding ruin them both?

The official TV tie-in to accompany the ITV drama scripted by Andrew Davies

The World of Sanditon delves behind the scenes of Sanditon, giving you the inside scoop on Jane Austen''s unfinished masterpiece, adapted for television by Andrew Davies.

Produced by Red Planet Pictures, ITV''s Sanditon series tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood and her spiky relationship with the humorous, charming and slightly wild Sidney Parker. Written by Emmy and BAFTA-Award winning writer Andrew Davies, the series brought Austen''s story to life and this book will allow you to go behind the scenes of the cast and crew, exploring the world that Austen created and offering fascinating insights about the period and about the real-life heartbreak behind her final story. Readers will also have access to location guides, interviews with the cast, and in-depth historical information by esteemed author Sara Sheridan.

*SELECTED AS THE WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022*''Compelling, fascinating . . . A cracking good read'' Val McDermid''An evocative, enjoyable portrait of 1820s Edinburgh'' Sunday Times''Lush, seductive'' Daily Mail''Completely enchanting'' Scotsman''A beautiful tale of scandal and intrigue'' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora***Could one rare plant hold the key to a thousand riches?It''s the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV''s impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a different kind of excitement has gripped the city. In the newly-installed Botanic Garden, the Agave Americana plant looks set to flower - an event that only occurs once every few decades. When newly widowed Elizabeth arrives in Edinburgh to live with her late husband''s aunt Clementina, she''s determined to put her unhappy past in London behind her. As she settles into her new home, she becomes fascinated by the beautiful Botanic Garden which borders the grand house and offers her services as an artist to record the rare plant''s impending bloom. In this pursuit, she meets Belle Brodie, a vivacious young woman with a passion for botany and the lucrative, dark art of perfume creation. Belle is determined to keep both her real identity and the reason for her interest the Garden secret from her new friend. But as Elizabeth and Belle are about to discover, secrets don''t last long in this Enlightenment city . . . And when they are revealed, they can carry the greatest of consequences . . .***''Dazzling, original, full of wonderful characters'' Katie Fforde''An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling'' Red Magzine''Lively and generous-hearted, with an array of utterly engaging characters, this enchanting novel reads like a warm tonic for the soul'' Mary Paulson-Ellis''As rare and lush as the Agave flower itself, The Fair Botanists is a richly realised, transportive delight'' Rachel Rhys''Beautiful . . . Every sentence is a gift. If you love The Doll Factory or The Binding, you''ll love this'' Miranda Dickinson''Delightfully original, sensuous historical fiction, led by a charge of female characters as captivating and complex as the brightest of botanical flowers'' Cari Thomas

For most of recorded history, women have been sidelined, if not silenced, by men who named the built environment after themselves. Now is the time to look unflinchingly at our heritage and bring those women who have been ignored to light.

Where Are The Women? They’ve been here all along…

Can you imagine a different Scotland, a Scotland where women are commemorated in statues and streets and buildings – even in the hills and valleys?

This is a guidebook to that alternative nation, where the cave on Staffa is named after Malvina rather than Fingal, and Arthur’s Seat isn’t Arthur’s, it belongs to St Triduana. You arrive into Dundee at Slessor Station and the Victorian monument on Stirling’s Abbey Hill interprets national identity through the women who ran hospitals during the First World War. The West Highland Way ends at Fort Mary. The Old Lady of Hoy is a prominent Orkney landmark. And the plinths in central Glasgow proudly display statues of the suffragettes who fought until they won.

In this guide, streets, buildings, statues and monuments are dedicated to real women, telling their often unknown stories.

LONGLISTED FOR SCTOLAND''S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2024.THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS.

''Gripping'' Good Housekeeping''Secrets discovered, ruinous rumours scotched, happiness regained and friendships founded'' Daily Mail''A novel of feeling and intellect which will surely and deservedly be a great success'' Allan Massie, The ScotsmanYou wouldn''t suspect it, but scandalous secrets are being kept on Blythswood Square...1846. Glasgow is a city on the cusp of great social change, but behind the curtains, neighbours are watching, and rumours of improper behaviour spread like wildfire on the respectable Blythswood Square.

When Charlotte Nicholl discovers that the fortune she has been bequeathed by her father is tied up in a secret collection of erotic art, she is faced with a terrible dilemma: sell it and risk shaming her family''s good name or lose her home. An encounter with Ellory Mann, a talented working-class photographer newly arrived in Glasgow, leads Charlotte to hope she has found not only someone who might help her, but also a friend. Yet Ellory is hiding secrets of her own - secrets that become harder to conceal as she finds herself drawn into Charlotte''s world.

As the truth begins to catch up with both women, will it destroy everything they''ve fought to build - or set them both free? Readers love Sara Sheridan''s storytelling!''I absolutely love Sara Sheridan''s books. They''re so easy to get into and so hard to put down. The Secrets of Bythwood Square is no exception. It''s a great story populated with excellent, believable characters and woven with rich historical detail'' 5* reader review, NetGalley''A fascinating, atmospheric story which I greatly enjoyed'' 5* reader review, NetGalley''I absolutely loved it, finished it within 2 days'' 5* reader review, NetGalley''Wonderful characters and a beautifully interwoven story.'' 4* reader review, NetGalley

PRAISE FOR THE FAIR BOTANISTS:''Sheridan creates an evocative, enjoyable portrait of two women determined to lead independent lives'' SUNDAY TIMES''Completely enchanting and fascinating . . . a rollicking and immensely readable tale'' SCOTSMAN''Lush, seductive and scandalous, this is a gorgeous read'' DAILY MAIL''A cracking good read'' VAL MCDERMID''Dazzling, original, full of wonderful characters'' KATIE FFORDE''What a beautiful, immersive gem of historical fiction'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling'' RED

Readers love Sara Sheridan''s evocative historical novels . . .''I loved this book from start to finish. So interesting to read about women back in the 1800s being independent and finding their own way in what was mostly a man''s domain!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Did not want to put this down but did not want it to end. Another fabulous read transporting you back in time, bring on the next one quickly please!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was totally floored by this! SO interesting at every point!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Celebrated writer and historian Maria Graham must make the treacherous voyage from Brazil to London to deliver her latest book to her publisher. Having come to terms with the loss of her beloved husband, Maria is now determined to live her life as she pleases, free from the smothering constraints of Georgian society.For a woman travelling alone it''s a journey fraught with danger, and as civil war rages around her, the only ship prepared to take Maria belongs to roguish smuggler Captain James Henderson. Onboard, all is well until Maria makes two shocking discoveries - the first a deadly secret, the second an irresistible attraction to the enigmatic captain.With Henderson on a journey of his own and determined to finally put his life of crime behind him, he and Maria grow ever closer. But can Henderson escape his illicit past or will the scandalous secret he''s hiding ruin them both?

The official TV tie-in to accompany the ITV drama scripted by Andrew Davies

The World of Sanditon delves behind the scenes of Sanditon, giving you the inside scoop on Jane Austen''s unfinished masterpiece, adapted for television by Andrew Davies.

Produced by Red Planet Pictures, ITV''s Sanditon series tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood and her spiky relationship with the humorous, charming and slightly wild Sidney Parker. Written by Emmy and BAFTA-Award winning writer Andrew Davies, the series brought Austen''s story to life and this book will allow you to go behind the scenes of the cast and crew, exploring the world that Austen created and offering fascinating insights about the period and about the real-life heartbreak behind her final story. Readers will also have access to location guides, interviews with the cast, and in-depth historical information by esteemed author Sara Sheridan.

*SELECTED AS THE WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022*''Compelling, fascinating . . . A cracking good read'' Val McDermid''An evocative, enjoyable portrait of 1820s Edinburgh'' Sunday Times''Lush, seductive'' Daily Mail''Completely enchanting'' Scotsman''A beautiful tale of scandal and intrigue'' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora***Could one rare plant hold the key to a thousand riches?It''s the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IV''s impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a different kind of excitement has gripped the city. In the newly-installed Botanic Garden, the Agave Americana plant looks set to flower - an event that only occurs once every few decades. When newly widowed Elizabeth arrives in Edinburgh to live with her late husband''s aunt Clementina, she''s determined to put her unhappy past in London behind her. As she settles into her new home, she becomes fascinated by the beautiful Botanic Garden which borders the grand house and offers her services as an artist to record the rare plant''s impending bloom. In this pursuit, she meets Belle Brodie, a vivacious young woman with a passion for botany and the lucrative, dark art of perfume creation. Belle is determined to keep both her real identity and the reason for her interest the Garden secret from her new friend. But as Elizabeth and Belle are about to discover, secrets don''t last long in this Enlightenment city . . . And when they are revealed, they can carry the greatest of consequences . . .***''Dazzling, original, full of wonderful characters'' Katie Fforde''An absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling'' Red Magzine''Lively and generous-hearted, with an array of utterly engaging characters, this enchanting novel reads like a warm tonic for the soul'' Mary Paulson-Ellis''As rare and lush as the Agave flower itself, The Fair Botanists is a richly realised, transportive delight'' Rachel Rhys''Beautiful . . . Every sentence is a gift. If you love The Doll Factory or The Binding, you''ll love this'' Miranda Dickinson''Delightfully original, sensuous historical fiction, led by a charge of female characters as captivating and complex as the brightest of botanical flowers'' Cari Thomas

For most of recorded history, women have been sidelined, if not silenced, by men who named the built environment after themselves. Now is the time to look unflinchingly at our heritage and bring those women who have been ignored to light.

Where Are The Women? They’ve been here all along…

Can you imagine a different Scotland, a Scotland where women are commemorated in statues and streets and buildings – even in the hills and valleys?

This is a guidebook to that alternative nation, where the cave on Staffa is named after Malvina rather than Fingal, and Arthur’s Seat isn’t Arthur’s, it belongs to St Triduana. You arrive into Dundee at Slessor Station and the Victorian monument on Stirling’s Abbey Hill interprets national identity through the women who ran hospitals during the First World War. The West Highland Way ends at Fort Mary. The Old Lady of Hoy is a prominent Orkney landmark. And the plinths in central Glasgow proudly display statues of the suffragettes who fought until they won.

In this guide, streets, buildings, statues and monuments are dedicated to real women, telling their often unknown stories.