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'WHAT A FASCINATING READ. I WAS TOTALLY IMMERSED IN THIS WORLD ANNA CREATED. SHE IS A WONDERFUL STORYTELLER' - LORRAINE KELLY'A BEAUTIFULLY PORTRAYED AND IMAGINATIVE TALE OF WOMEN IN MEDIEVAL SCOTLAND IN ALL THEIR VULNERABILITY AND POWER' - S. G. MacLean, author of THE BOOKSELLER OF INVERNESS 'IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING AND GREAT CHARACTERS' - Philip Paris, author of THE LAST WITCH OF SCOTLAND1593, Scotland. King James VI launches a bloody witch hunt across the length and breadth of the country. But the women he fears most are already within his court.Elspet is a spae-wife, a wise woman and healer from the isles of Orkney. Some might call her a witch.When the king's new bride, Anna of Denmark, summons her to deliver her baby and cast a binding spell over the child, Elspet is trapped between two impossible choices - for she cannot refuse the queen, and she cannot be discovered by the king.While Elspet struggles to hide her secret identity in a court that wishes her dead, another woman seeks her aid: Kitty Muirhead, outcast, persecuted and desperate to escape the shadows of her past. Kitty and the queen could not be more different, but they may yet be each other's salvation.The hunt is closing in on the three women. They must concoct a reckless plan to save one another before that fearful death sentence is cast upon them - witch.'Anchored by a marvellous central character, Caig's plot is brought to life by a strong female cast with distinct, well-drawn personalities' - Alastair Mabbot, THE HERALD'Caig blends fiction with history for a great debut novel ... it had me hooked from the beginning' - SCOTTISH FIELD

From the bestselling author of Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month The Specimens comes a new historic novel set during the Scottish witch trials filled with confessions and betrayal.Rural Scotland, 1629. Amidst the bogs and oat fields, children are going missing, and others seem to have fallen under a malevolent spell. When a young serving girl is imprisoned on suspicion of witchcraft, it falls on healer and midwife Morag to uncover the truth behind the matter.However, investigation only raises more questions, and soon a violent truth comes to light which threatens to upend local life. As tensions in the community reach a fever pitch, allegiances shift, lives unravel, and Morag struggles to save the life of an innocent girl. But in a village gripped by fear and paranoia, this may demand the greatest sacrifice of all.

'Haunting, ominous and astonishingly dark. A mesmerising triumph.' Suzy Aspley, author of Crow Moon'Unnerving and windswept with a wild, Gothic heart.' Jody Cooksley, author of The Small Museum'Compelling contemporary gothic, skin-creepingly good.' Elaine Thomson, author of HawthornWithin the walls of Winterbourne dwells a secret room, with an unspeakable collection of books.Librarian Anne Adams has found the perfect escape: a job cataloguing the library of Winterbourne, an architectural masterpiece on a remote island off the west coast of Scotland. Surrounded by an awe-inspiring landscape, the library is magnificent, with priceless first editions, a book lover's dream. However, Anne's early weeks in her new job are beset by obstacles - no internet, a house plunged into darkness every night and unexplained mysteries on the island. After an unannounced visit from her employer, the enigmatic Lucien Broussard, Ann wonders what happened to the previous librarian when she finds notes hidden in the library's ancient tomes. As echoes of the past start to reveal the house and Lucien's dark secrets, suddenly Anne's dream job becomes a living nightmare.Get swept up in Elisabeth Wolf's chilling and unpredictable mystery.

WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024''Engaging and enjoyable'' - THE SCOTSMAN''Utterly compelling'' - HEAT MAGAZINEBeing a woman was her only crime.Scottish Highlands, 1727. In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to the remote parish of Loth, north-west of Inverness. Blending in does not come easily to the women: Aila was badly burned in the fire and left with visible injuries, while her mother struggles to maintain her grip on reality. When a temporary minister is appointed in the area, rather than welcome the two women, he develops a strange curiosity for them that sets them even further apart from the community.Then arrives a motley troupe of travelling entertainers from Edinburgh, led by the charismatic but mysterious Jack. It is just the distraction Janet, and particularly Aila, needs: for the first time in a long while, their lives are filling with joy and friendship, and a kind of hope Aila hasn''t known since her father''s death. But in this small community, faith is more powerful than truth, and whispers more dangerous even than fire.Haunting and deeply moving, The Last Witch of Scotland is a story of love, loyalty and sacrifice, inspired by the true story of the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Britain.Perfect for fans of Outlander, The Mercies and The Witches of Vardo, or for anyone with an interest in the history of witchcraft, late renaissance Scotland and Highland history.''Compelling, evocative, heart-wrenching'' - FIONA VALPY, author of The Storyteller of Casablanca''Paris''s affecting novel imaginatively fills in the gaps with family tragedy, first love, a roving troupe of players, embittered neighbours, sacrifice and loss.'' - THE SCOTSMAN

The Scottish Highlands, 1943A family torn apart by the secrets of war.In a remote corner of Scotland something momentous is underway. When Effie''s father receives a government notice to quit Kirk Farm, the lives of the Ross family and those of the whole community are utterly disrupted.But for Effie – irrepressible, beautiful, vital – wartime changes bring her close to Toni, an Italian prisoner of war sent to work on the farm. Before long, the young couple are planning a future together when the war is finally over.It’s a future that''s under threat from the start. For there are those among them who cannot quite be trusted. Someone is determined to find out what lies behind the upheaval – and to pass those secrets into enemy hands. To stop them will create devastation beyond anything anyone could have imagined.Based on true events of the Second World War, this evocative novel captures the emotions, dangers and atmosphere of the days when the world faced its darkest hour.From the bestselling author of The Italian Chapel and Casting Off (as P.I. Paris), Philip Paris reveals the depths to which human beings are driven to by passion, loyalty and resentment."Effie''s War is an intriguing, twisting and turning journey and an outstanding page-turner that you won’t be able to put down." – MILLIE GRAY, author of Silver Linings

The dugout can be a fearsome place. When the action heats up on the pitch, emotions in the dugout boil over. Grown men lose control. The normally sane turn into irrational agitators. And every decision, no matter how minor, is hotly contested.Tales From The Dugout is a fantastically entertaining collection of incidents and memories gathered from managers, players, referees, linesmen and broadcasters, which encapsulates the unique environment of the technical area and reveals how even limited exposure to it can transform people unrecognisably. And when the red mist descends, the consequences can be almost unbelievable - and frequently hilarious. With contributions from a host of those who have been at the sharp end and lived to tell the tale, Tales From The Dugout is a unique insight into life in the technical area.There are tales from Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, Craig Brown, Pat Nevin, Kenny Clark, Pat Bonner, Scott Booth, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Calderwood, Billy Dodds, Jim Duffy, Alex McLeish, Alex Smith, Willie Young and Chick Young - amongst many others.And brilliant stories about legends of the game like Tommy Burns, Walter Smith, Martin O''Neill, Ally McCoist, Jim McLean and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it explains why that small area by the side of the pitch is no place for the faint-hearted.

Carstairs, the State Hospital in Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a hospital like no other. Effectively a prison for some of the most violent and insane criminals in our society, it houses men who have committed the most horrific and frightening crimes imaginable. And despite being an expensive, taxpayer-funded facility, the workings of Carstairs remain subject to intense state secrecy.InCarstairs: Hospital for Horrors, author David Leslie examines the history of the institution, the crimes that have led patients to be committed to the State Hospital and highlights the risks of the brave and dedicated staff who work there. This shocking account delves into the nightmarish minds of men who have killed, raped and attacked family members, lovers, children and innocent bystanders.For many patients, there is little hope of ever being released. But for others, including some considered to be amongst the most dangerous in society, release can become a reality. Corsairs features an exclusive, first-hand account of a bloody escape in 1976, when Robert Mone, along with Thomas McCulloch, escaped and went on the run. Three men died and now, for the very first time, Robert Mone gives his own account of an event which shocked the nation. And it is a telling insight into one of the most high-profile yet secretive institutions there is.

Secret Lochs and Special Places takes the angler on a journey through some of Scotland''s most wonderful areas to discover little-known lochs and others that are outstanding simply because of their beauty. This book is not about huge trout, although they are there, but rather about the supreme joy that is fishing. Your guide is Bruce Sandison, one of Scotland''s most respected anglers. It is an account of one man''s love affair with his native land, with its history and culture, its people and places. Secret Lochs and Special Places celebrates all that is best about wild fishing in Scotland.

In just a few heartbreaking days, Lexy Shaw''s world has fallen apart. After her mother is killed in a tragic hit-and-run, her mother''s childhood guardian, Ursula, also dies suddenly, leaving everything to Lexy. But as Lexy reads through Ursula''s hidden papers, what she discovers raises doubts about her own identity and if she really is now all alone in the world.Desperate to find out if she has any surviving family, Lexy travels to Africa hoping she can unravel the mystery she''s now tormented by, only to find that she''s stumbled into a past full of lies and deceit and that her life is in grave danger.Winner of the Sunday Mail Fiction Competition 2014"Part detective thriller, part emotional journey, Ursula''s Secret is a highly enjoyable and intelligent adventure that will appeal to fans of Kate Atkinson and Maggie O''Farrell. A very promising debut."SOPHIE COOKE, author of The Glass House"Lovely straightforward and absorbing story telling of complex lives and a secret that spans decades and continents."ISLA DEWAR, author of Dancing in a Distant Place"The complex story accelerates to a dramatic denouement that leaves Lexy enlightened and chastened, and on the verge of a new phase in her life, and leaves the reader wholly satisfied with Wilson''s adept, sympathetic and colourful storytelling."MORAG JOSS, award-winning author of the Sara Selkirk novels''Ursula''s Secret is packed full of tension, questions, problems, secrecy and intrigue right until the concluding chapter.''EMMA CROWLEY, Shaz''s Book Blog''This book is filled with twist after twist, secret after secret which will keep you guessing right to the end.''PORTOBELLO BOOK BLOG''I was completely captured from the beginning of Ursula''s Secret, enveloped in the mystery and memories of Ursula and the beauty of her home. With it''s ''smiling'' staircase and Lexy''s obvious wonder I was lost to the tale and it''s descriptive content... I loved this read.''**** TRACY SHEPHARD, Postcard Reviews Blog

Based in the shipyards of Leith, Silver Linings follows the ups and downs of the Anderson family through the darkest days of the Second World War as they struggle to survive. When war breaks out in 1939 the Anderson family ready themselves for the worst, but nothing can prepare them for the death of matriarch Sandra while giving birth to surprise baby Rosebud. Promising her mother that she will take care of her newborn sister, pampered fifteen-year-old Kitty must abandon her dreams of a career to become the family drudge. And Sandra’s heartbroken husband, Johnny, swears never to remarry and instead finds solace in his work, becoming a respected trade union activist in the shipyards. Yet with the help of Johnny’s domineering mother Jenny and spinster sister Kate, the family find the strength to carry on. And when life throws new opportunities at them, Kitty and Johnny are sorely tempted to pursue happiness where they can find it. But can they live with the guilt of breaking the solemn promises they made to Sandra on her deathbed?

While her mother is at home giving birth, eleven-year-old Isa must look after her younger siblings, but when her little sister is killed in an accident on a trainline she carries the guilt through the rest of her life.As Isa grows up, more tragedy strikes: her mother dies of a broken heart after giving birth to a stillborn son, and her father finds solace in heavy drinking. Though Isa finds satisfaction in domestic service for an aristocratic family in London, when her father returns home from the First World War paralysed and suffering memory loss, she must return home to take care of her family once more.Yet there is only so much Isa can endure over the years, and discovering her husband''s affair is the final straw. Believing she has failed as a sister, a daughter, a wife and a mother, she makes an irrevocable decision... but will she realise in time that her troubled past can also give her the strength to carry on?A tale of family tragedy and the struggle to let go of the past, Her Sister''s Gift is a heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting debut from Sunday Mail Fiction Prize runner-up Isabel Jackson.

The explosive finale to Estelle Maskame''s international bestselling DIMILY trilogy, and the highly anticipated conclusion to Eden and Tyler''s addictive love story.A year has passed since Eden last spoke to Tyler. She remains furious at him for his abrupt departure last summer but has done her best to move on with her life at college in Chicago. As school breaks up for the summer, she''s heading back to Santa Monica, but she''s not the only one who decides to come home...Having been left behind to deal with the aftermath of their bombshell revelation and a family torn apart, Eden has no time for Tyler when he reappears. But where has Tyler been? And is she as over him as she likes to think? Or can Tyler and Eden finally work things out, despite their family and against all the odds?

Two orphaned sisters in a house of secrets...On a foggy evening in 1947, seventeen-year-old Eliza and her troubled little sister Rebecca are banished by their aunt and sent to work at an isolated Welsh mansion. But there are rumours of missing maidservants and a ghost that stalks the deserted halls... Wandering through the mansion''s dusty rooms, Eliza finds blood-spattered books, crumpled photographs and portraits of a mysterious woman - clues to a terrible past that might just become Eliza''s future.As Eliza unravels a mystery that has endured for decades, Rebecca falls under the spell of cruel housekeeper Mrs Pollard, who will stop at nothing to keep the house''s secrets. But can the sisters uncover the truth and escape back to London before they meet a dreadful fate?"Lauren A. Forry was PA to Zooey Deschanel on The Happening - that being an M. Night Shyamalan movie, she''s obviously well versed in nightmares... This debut novel of the Faber & Faber Creative Writing MA prize winner, touted as Daphne Du Maurier meets hitchcock, is one to watch."THE SKINNY"Lauren Forry has created a brilliant debut novel, one that creeped me out, kept me hooked and will have me recommending Abigale Hall to everyone."READING WITH A VIEW"Abigale Hall hooks you in... Death hangs on the edge of the pages."HEATHER WRITES (4 Stars)"The mansion is something out of a gothic horror in its own right, and there''s even a sinister housekeeper something along the lines of the terrifying Mrs Danvers from... what was that book... Ah yes, Rebecca!"CRIME FICTION LOVER"A beautifully written novel full of rumours, intrigue, love and loss."THE WELSH LIBRARIAN"Forry ratches up the tension expertly, until we don''t know if it''s madness, ghosts, someone toying with Eliza, or her own imagination that makes the mansion such a place of fear. Whatever it is, it works - keep the lights on when reading!"CRIME WORM

From the No. 1 bestselling author of Watch Over Me, Take Me Home and Set Me Free, the million copy selling author Daniela Sacerdoti returns to the magical and atmospheric Glen Avich in the Scottish Highlands.Successful artist Isabel Ramsay has never come to terms with the tragic death of her mother. Haunted by what happened, Isabel finds her own life spiralling out of control until, one winter''s day, she gives up, unable to bear the pain of living any longer. Yet somehow she wakes up, remembering a vision of a mysterious woman who has saved her. But alone in a locked house, surely that''s impossible?With her family and friends worried out of their minds, her husband Angus finds a companion to watch over Isabel while he''s away from home. Warm, wise Clara can connect with Isabel in a way no one else can, helping her face up to her painful past, rediscover her passion for art and become brave enough to live her life again.But there''s a mystery surrounding Clara: who is she, and why does Isabel feel she''s known her all her life?Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Dorothy Koomson and Susan Lewis, Don''t Be Afraid is a beautiful, life-affirming story of how even the most difficult struggles can be overcome and how help can arrive in mysterious ways.What readers have to say about Don''t Be Afraid:''''With this book Daniela once again shows her great talent for creating an atmospheric read which is quite an emotional roller coaster.''''- This Chick Reads, 5 stars''''This book was so beautiful. Very touching and eye opening... It''s a heartbreaking and at the same time heartwarming story that has a beautiful magical twist.''''- Aggie''s Books''''A beautiful, poignant and magical story and it''s one I won''t forget for quite a while.''''- A Lover of Books, 5 stars''''I would highly recommend this divine book ... I really could read this series for ever.''''- Kim the Bookworm''''Oh how I adore Glen Avich ... I read this book in one sitting as I couldn''t put it down. The story grips you and won''t let go.''''- Serendipity ReviewsPraise for Daniela Sacerdoti:''''Heartwarming and mysterious with great atmosphere.''''- Kate Forde on Keep Me Safe''''Heartwarming and intriguing.''''- Dani Atkins on Keep Me Safe''''The author, in her first novel, Watch Over Me, achieves what more experienced novelists always hope to. In Glen Avich she creates a world you wish you didn''t have to leave.''''- The Scots Magazine on Watch Over Me''''The contemporary romance is beautifully balanced with elements of mystery and endearing characters that both break and capture the heart. A stunning talent, Sacerdoti writes beautiful fiction that feeds the soul.''''- Shari Low, Daily Record on Take Me Home''''An absolute joy to read, the story is engaging, the characters are believable and the writing is lovely... is definitely a book to add to the summer reading list, and one that you won''t be able to put down.''''- The Press and Journal on Set Me Free

Victorian London had Jack the Ripper.Georgian Dublin had the Dolocher…The Dolocher is stalking the alleyways of Dublin. Half man, half pig, this terrifying creature has unleashed panic on the streets. Can it really be the evil spirit of a murderer who has cheated the hangman''s noose by taking his own life in his prison cell, depriving the mob of their rightful revenge? Or is there some other strange supernatural explanation?This terror has come at the perfect time for down-at-heel writer Solomon Fish. With his new broadsheet reporting ever more gruesome stories of the mysterious Dolocher, sales are growing daily and fuelling the city''s fear. But when the Dolocher starts killing and Solomon himself is set upon, he realises that there''s more to the story than he could ever have imagined.With the help of his fearless landlady, ship''s surgeon-turned-apothecary Merriment O''Grady, Solomon goes after the Dolocher. Torn between reason and superstition, they must hold their nerve as everyone around them loses theirs. But are they hunting the Dolocher or is the Dolocher hunting them?PRAISE FOR THE DOLOCHER"It''s perfectly suspenseful, grisly in all the right places, and has characters with personalities that leap from the page. It''s a seriously epic read, in every magnificent sense."LITTLE BOOKNESS LANE"This book had me hooked from page 1 and I loved every heart stopping second of it."DRINKING BOOKS"It''s a wonderful, colourful tale that I think all will adore. It''s almost like a fairy tale – but this is definitely one for grown-ups!"CRIMEWORM"This is a fabulous historical tale of crime along with fantasy and I loved it!"BOONS BOOKCASE"This must be one of the dirtiest books in terms of setting I''ve read in a long while. I even sniffed the book after reading to see if the pages were imbued with some sort of potion from Merriment''s shop to make it even more authentic than it was."THE BOOKTRAILER"A great historical mystery... reason battles with superstition and fear, till it boils over."BOOK MOOD REVIEWS"A beautifully written work of historical fiction with some truly wonderful characters"THE WELSH LIBRARIAN

It''s the start of a stormy, passionate affair when internationally successful singer Siobhan McGovern turns up at the launch of Robert Lanaghan''s latest book in Dublin. Though they both love the written word - and each other - they find they come from very different worlds: Robert lives a solitary, quiet life and Siobhan is in the media spotlight every day. And after their daughter Ciara is born, it becomes clear that their relationship is over.Bitter with the way things have turned out, Robert accepts a substantial financial settlement from Siobhan but also signs an agreement never to see his daughter again. He thinks, in the circumstances, it will be best for everyone.But after travelling aimlessly around Europe, spending the money as he goes, his life begins to spiral out of control as he struggles to come to terms with what he has done. Can Robert overcome the disappointments of his past to build a better future?

When lonely single mum Janey stumbles into an art workshop, she can''t believe her eyes when her left hand mysteriously scribbles a picture of two little girls and a strange message from someone called ''Hattie'': Janey''s childhood best friend. But they lost touch after Hattie''s family suddenly moved away in mysterious circumstances.Janey''s instincts tell her that she must finally find out what happened to Hattie, but life is already complicated enough: she''s struggling with motherhood, a custody battle over her toddler son Pip is looming, and she finds herself falling for intense art tutor Steve. And when writing appears on the walls of her flat and Pip starts playing with an invisible friend, Janey fears she''s losing her mind. Is it really a good idea to go digging up the past? As dark secrets come to light, she can''t be sure what''s real any more - or who to trust...Moving and suspenseful, The Last Day I Saw Her is a richly emotive story of friendship lost and found, and how facing up to the past can help you find a better future.

Library Cat, the resident cat of the University of Edinburgh''s Main Library, is not like other cats. He is a thinking cat. You can tell by the canny glint in his eye, his disdainful whiskers and his unrelenting interest in books and piles of paper.This is the Library Cat''s story. Join him as he adventures away from his favourite turquoise library chair and his preferred food (bacon rind) to go out into the big, bad world. Meet his cousins, Biblio Chat and Saaf Landan Tom; swoon during his brief encounter with the elusive Puddle Cat and hold your breath amidst his run-in with the terrifying Black Dog.Part whimsy, part cat-borne philosophical novella, this is a tale about Library Cat''s search for meaning in a confounding world. But it''s about us Humans, too. Because with his black and white head bobbing a foot off the ground, Library Cat has seen Humans from a very different angle . . .And he thinks we have it all wrong.From the author of the bestselling The Ghost Cat (Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month August 2024). Library Cat was winner of The People''s Book Prize 2017 (Beryl Bainbridge Award for Best First Time Author).

The long-awaited new novel from the author of the bestselling Voices in the Street and The Sunday Girls trilogy. A compelling family saga about ordinary people and their extraordinary lives in post-war Britain.It''s January 1955 and for the residents of Meadow Lane, a small community of seven terraced houses, each household has its own story...But when Sadie returns to Meadow Lane from Canada with her son and no husband, she throws the small community into turmoil. She tries to rekindle an old flame, despite him now being married with two children. Then Sadie''s son, unhappy with his mother, runs away, desperate to get back to Canada to be with his father.Depressed by how life is turning out, Sadie starts drinking, with tragic consequences for those in Meadow Lane which will change all of their lives forever.Meadow Lane is an epic family saga set over 20 years, beginning in the 1950s, telling the story of ordinary people and their extraordinary lives, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Lesley Pearce and Nadine Dorries.

I is the GUID FREENDLY GIANT!I is the GFG.Ae nicht, sophy is wheeched fae her bed in the orphanage by the muckle haund o a giant. Lucky for her, it belangs tae the Guid Freendly Giant. The GFG disna eat wee lassies. He jist eats footsie feechcumbers an drinks fuzzleglog. But there are ither giants that are no sae freendly an that snashter up slaversome human beans for their tea. Read Susan Rennie''s new translation tae find oot if Sophy an her new freend can think on a sleekit ploy tae stap the likes o the Bluidsqueesher, the Girslegorbler, the Slaistermaister, an their hail ugsome clan!

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 now has renewed hope for the future and is 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?On Starlit Seas is a breathtaking and compelling story of passion, secrets and escape."A story as rich and velvety as the chocolate at its heart... A joy to read."MARY CHAMBERLAIN (author of The Dressmaker of Dachau)"This is a novel to take one seamlessly from exotic places to shadowy underworlds and polite drawing rooms, in order to revel in an emotionally charged and socially challenged Victorian romance, coupled with the cliff-hanging jeopardy of Brazilian and London low-life... Five stars with extra phosphorescence!"JOANNA HICKSON (author of The Tudor Bride)

A powerful thought provoking story of being true to yourselfTo have and to hold, for better, for worseAli Devlin isn''t the type of woman to have an affair...But as her marriage to her childhood sweetheart Colin turns bitter, she begins to rediscover the woman she once was. She seeks solace from her toxic relationship by throwing herself into a new job that she loves, by confiding in her best friend Corina and, most dangerously of all, by spending more and more time with her workmate Owen - who just so happens to be passionate, charming and everything her husband used to be.Then one heat-of-the-moment decision on a business trip to Amsterdam sets off a series of events that will change the course of all their lives forever."I adored this book - it''s going to be huge. I urge you to read it now!"CLAUDIA CARROLL, bestselling author of A Very Accidental Love Story

As families wrestle with the ups and downs of life in peacetime Britain, the Anderson''s strive to make things better for those in their community.MAY 1945In post-war Leith, the church bells have barely stopped ringing but the Anderson family must quickly come to terms with the harsh realities of peacetime Britain. As Johnny''s hopes of a life in politics finally come true, his vows to remain a dutiful husband and father and to keep himself aloof from the murkiness of the Westminster establishment are proving problematic. Peacetime is not easy for Johnny''s Polish brother-in-law Hans, either.Meanwhile, probationer nurse Kitty - Johnny''s daughter from his first marriage - gets caught up in a sensational trial when her friend Laura''s brother is accused of murder. Supporting Laura and her mother throughout the trial, Kitty becomes fascinated by the seemingly cold, eloquent and masterly prosecuting counsel - and he is equally bewitched by her. When they meet again four years later, will the memory of how he ruthlessly pursued Laura''s brother prove to be a barrier to a future relationship?Moving On is a heartwarming saga of love, family and friendship in hard times, with the Anderson family finding that, even after the war is over, they still have problems of their own to resolve. From the bestselling author of In a Class of Their Own and Silver Linings, fans of Kitty Neale, Daisy Styles and Mary Gibson will love this story full of drama, heartbreak and friendship.

"Wee pig, wee pig," said the wolf. "Can I come ben?""Whit? And let in a wolf that I dinna ken?I''m in my hoose and I''m no feared.By the hair on my broostlie beardAway ye go, ye big hairy cloon.""Then I will hech and I''ll pech and I will blaw your hoose doon."Here are six of the world''s best-loved folk and fairy tales, retold in lively modern Scots by Matthew Fitt and James Robertson. Familiar stories like Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin are given a fresh look and sound in these new versions, which are ideal for bedtime, nursery and classroom reading. Great entertainment for children and grown-ups alike.Includes: Cinderella, Wee Reid Ridin Hood, The Three Wee Pigs, Snaw White, The Billy Goats Gruff and Rumpelstiltskin.

A captivating, emotional and uplifting tale of unspeakable secrets and enduring loveCan a love last forever?When Emma returns to Dublin to put her estranged father''s affairs in order, she begins to piece together the story of his life and that of Grace, the mother she never knew. She knows her father as the judge - as stern and distant at home as he was in the courtroom. But as she goes through his personal effects, Emma begins to find clues about her mother that shock her profoundly.A tale of enduring love and scandal that begins in 1950s Dublin and unravels across decades and continents, digging up long-buried family secrets along the way, The Judge''s Wife asks whether love really can last forever.Praise for The Judge''s Wife:"Gripping . . . Fans of love-conquers-all stories will cherish this richly woven tale of passion and pride. . . . O''Loughlin is brilliant at revealing bits of personality and clues through conversation." - Publishers Weekly"A richly woven tale of passion, conspiracy, hypocrisy, and a chilling secret beyond the grave. . . . In a compelling read, Ann O''Loughlin renders her characters with precision, while also revealing the dark side of Dublin society, even in the 1980s." - The Sunday Independent"A passionate, dramatic story . . . deftly written between time-lines and places. A poignant tale . . . many narrative threads are woven in to the rich fabric of the story but at its center are the complexities of love and how to navigate a relationship when all odds are stacked against you." - Books Ireland"She applies herself with lyrical zest . . . O''Loughlin digs deeper to explore the more tangled knots tying down the wider dramatis personae of her drama and she fleshes them out with compassion . . . she opens the throttles and guns it for full metal melodrama with two huge revelations towards the end." -Irish Examiner"It is neatly done, and O''Loughlin weaves her tapestry well, with most of the characters coming gloriously, tangibly to life. . . . O''Loughlin''s prose in this novel is precise and restrained, almost hauntingly so . . . that the result is great writing. . . . The Judge''s Wife is essentially an uplifting read, the kind of book you want to gobble up in one sitting." -The Sunday TimesPraise for Ann O''Loughlin''s bestselling debut novel The Ballroom Café''A moving tale of loss, love and redemption.''BELLA MAGAZINE''Deftly written, moving and courageous.''THE SUNDAY TIMES''Slow-marching, romantic prose draws us into an old world that is rustic, genteel, quaint...[but] scandals lie in wait.''IRISH INDEPENDENT''Secrets emerge, there''s a whopper of a twist and this unabashed tear-jerker ends with a well-earthed, well-calculated emotional finale.''THE IRISH TIMES''Highly engaging debut you will want to dive into.''SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, Ireland

The 114-year wait for the Scottish Cup to return to Leith is finally over. Year after year, Hibs fans have had to endure the taunts of rival supporters as their team continually failed to capture what had become its Holy Grail. Then, in the 92nd minute of a pulsating Scottish Cup final at Hampden on 21st May 2016, David Gray bulleted home the header that changed everything. The following day around 150,000 Hibees flocked onto the streets of Edinburgh to salute the players and manager who had made history.Now, in TIME FOR HEROES, Ted Brack relives the events of a tumultuous campaign, from the agony of a League Cup final defeat and the race for promotion to the ecstasy of Scottish Cup glory on a day that will never be forgotten.

Throughout his glittering career, Ross Harper was a major figure in Scottish law, politics, journalism and business. He was a key player in many of Scotland''s most high-profile legal cases from the 1960s to the 1990s, including the Albany Drugs Case and the Glasgow Rape Case, after having ambitiously set up his own firm while still in his mid-twenties. He was President of the Law Society of Scotland and the International Bar Association, received numerous commendations for his work and acted as a political consultant for big businesses such as William Hill. He has also been active in politics throughout his adult life, campaigning tirelessly for the Conservative Party from the 1970s onwards.Harper''s work, viewpoints and high profile have, inevitably, exposed him to difficult situations and brought him no shortage of rivals and enemies. And he''s had his fair share of run-ins with the media too. His work has also introduced him to a wide variety of people in positions of power on all sides of the political and social spectrum, including Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, John Smith and Nelson Mandela.Now, after a life in the spotlight, Ross Harper offers deeply personal views on the law, business and journalism, examining the roots of his career and the lifelong values of his upbringing in Glasgow during the Second World War. He shares the secrets of his success and shows how he has balanced an astonishingly busy professional life with a lifelong passion for fishing and his position as a devoted family man. This is the story of one of the major figures in Scottish life of the past fifty years, told with the warmth, humour and candour that those who know him would expect.

In the summer of 1944, three Italian prisoners of war are billeted in a remote village in the north-east of Scotland. For most of the locals, their arrival is of little interest, hardly distrubing the quiet routines of their isolated crofting community. But for the young farm-worker’s wife who has to look after them, the Italians bring with them a tantalising glimpse of another, more exotic world, reawakening dreams of a future removed from the harsh realities of crofting life.A moving portrayal of the tragic consequences of a clash of cultures, Another Time, Another Place is a haunting tale of love and war from one of Scotland’s finest authors.