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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BETTY TRASK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWNLONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST NOVEL PRIZESarah Day''s MUSSOLINI''S ISLAND is a novel of sexuality and desire, of hidden passions and the secrets we keep locked within us. Based on the true story of the rounding up of a group of Sicilian gay men in 1939, this book is sure to appeal to readers of the Elena Ferrante novels, Anthony Doerr''s ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE or Virginia Baily''s EARLY ONE MORNING.''A fascinating debut...the setting and characters are strong and the story is written with verve. Day is a talent to watch'' - The Times Francesco has a memory of his father from early childhood, a night when life for his family changed. From that night, he has vowed to protect his mother and to follow the words of his father: Non mollare. Never give up.As Francesco is herded into a camp on the island of San Domino, he realises that someone must have handed a list of names to the fascist police. Locked in spartan dormitories, resentment and bitterness between the men grows each day.Elena, an illiterate island girl, is drawn to the handsome Francesco. Sometimes, she is given a message to pass on. She''s not sure who they are from; she knows simply that Francesco is hiding something. When Elena discovers the truth about the group of prisoners, the fine line between love and hate pulls her towards an act that can only have terrible consequences for all.

Elizabeth Bennet has politely declined your friend request and asks that you do not slide into her DMs again. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, will probably be verified on social media. The characters of Pride and Prejudice are navigating the same struggles on unfamiliar channels - social media channels, to be precise. When authors Claire McGowan and Sarah Day imagined how ''Pride and Prejudice on Social Media'' might look, retelling the story through mocked-up social media posts, their post instantly went viral. Have you ever wondered what Austen''s most famous couple might be like if it played out online? Well, here is the story in full . . .Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy . . .

Reader, she married him. But not before a LOT of discussion of his behaviour in the group chat.With courage, determination and logged into her social media accounts - plain Jane Eyre is ready to take on the world. But then she meets and begins to fall for Edward Rochester, AKA the definition of a red flag, with screenshots to prove it.When authors Claire McGowan and Sarah Day imagined how ''Pride and Prejudice on Social Media'' might look, retelling the story through mocked-up social media posts, their post instantly went viral. Now, they return with a Bronte classic told through highs and lows of social media . . .Perfect for fans of Charlotte Brontë . . .***READERS LOVE JANE EYRE ON SOCIAL MEDIA***''This is a fun text with a witty comedic spin and definitely one to put on your TBR pile'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''If you read nothing else this year, read this! It''s honestly the best read of the year. Not only is it a clever idea for a retelling, it''s charming, witty and downright hilarious!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''It all did make me laugh. Lots!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Really well done and difficult to put down. I see the authors have done the same thing with Pride and Prejudice and I am definitely adding that to my TBR'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''What a funny and quirky book!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This clever retelling combines charm, wit, and humour to create an engaging and hilarious narrative'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A lot of fun and a good way to make modern a classic'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A haunting tale, deeply atmospheric and beautifully written' Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den Trilogy

INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY, NIGHT CLIMBING IS ABOUT TWO WOMEN’S UNWAVERING PURSUIT OF TRUTH, SURVIVAL, AND FAMILY.

When Sylvia’s son, Cyril, vanishes during a perilous school trek in the German mountains, her world crumbles. A pre-trip postcard from Cyril hints that his teacher – now lauded for his rescue efforts – knew more about the stormy conditions than he has admitted. Sylvia shifts from frantic mother to justice seeker.

Meanwhile in Hofsgrund, a German mountain village, Nazi flags and Hitler Youth parades are rapidly appearing, and Hilde senses life’s irreversible change. The English schoolboys’ rescue shakes the community, sparking political strife. Neighbour turns on neighbour, endangering Hilde and Sylvia’s quest for Cyril.

'Expertly crafted, suspenseful and diligently researched, this memorable novel of loss and betrayal digs deep and brings up diamonds... I loved it' Rachel Hore, author of The Hidden Years'A gripping story of war and its legacies, building to a chilling climax' Francesca de Tores'A superb story of courage and love against the backdrop of Europe descending into the Hell of the Second World War' Jake Kerridge'It twists and grips at every moment' Mary Chamberlain'A compelling, moving and vividly-evoked novel' Anna Mazzola'An astonishing story, beautifully written' Imogen Robertson'A moving, shocking and vital story based around a real-life tragedy on the eve of war' Claire McGowan'Gripping and atmospheric... holds up a thought-provoking mirror to our own troubled times' Kate McNaughton'A sensitive and subtle picture of a deeply emotive story' Gareth Rubin

At a young age, Saige discovers that she is heir to the throne in another world. A world where the people who inhabit it hold powers greater than humans. This world is called; Selestria. As Saige reaches the age of eighteen, she discovers that her sister, who has been acting as queen of the Alev kingdom, has been kidnapped and has been deemed as dead to the public, forcing Saige to take the throne in a world that she barely knew even existed. As Saige learns the ways of surviving in Selestria and being the queen that her citizens need, she discovers that the other royals of this world are in competition to seize the ultimate power for themselves and will go to any lengths to steal her power.

As Saige continues on her journey for ultimate power, she is tested how far she is willing to go for the ultimate power and where exactly her morals lie, showing her how challenging it may be to balance being queen, wedding plans, her new relationship, and most importantly the chase for the crystals. When it all seems to be too much for her, she is shocked to be betrayed by the person she least expected...

After a lifelong rivalry with the Evolin kingdom and the constant betrayals that Saige has faced with its people, she is never expected to form an alliance with the prince of the kingdom, Austin Maleki. With Saige no longer being the only one on the Alev throne and having to share it with the new king, she is now left with only one responsibility, for her and Austin to achieve the ultimate power together and bring peace to Selestria once and for all.

Losing everything can cause you to reflect and grieve, it''s no exception for this prior queen. After spending the last year gaining friends and family, it is lost in an instant. Being forced into the human world once again with no return back to Selestria, Saige must completely start over. Struggling to find her way in her new life residing in the human world, while having to face the consequences of returning to a world that she had abandoned for a year, she is fortunate to have her former best friend, Addisin, to rely on. When forced back into Selestria once again, the chase for ultimate power continues with Austin by her side. Once the ultimate power is finally achieved once and for all, only one can achieve their goal.

The finale to the Selestria series.