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The new novel by Joanna Briscoe, the bestselling author of Sleep With Me.
Adapted into a major ITV series by Andrew Davies: an exquisitely dark emotional thriller about marriage, desire and sexual obsession 'The next Single White Female or Damage' Glamour 'Arresting and haunting' Sunday Telegraph 'I was gripped by Briscoe's creepy tale of sexual obsession' Marie Claire 'Will keep you up at night' Erica Wagner, The Times 'Dark, modern, sexy stuff' Mail on Sunday Richard and Lelia's child is conceived in a moment of giggling chaos as they dress for a Christmas party. They arrive rudely late and still glowing, and barely register a slight, drab woman in the hall. Sylvie. As their baby grows, so does the presence of Sylvie - she seems to be nowhere, yet everywhere, ha...
A chilling, deeply creepy Hammer novella by Joanna Briscoe, author of the acclaimed, bestselling novel, Sleep With Me. Rowena Crale and her family have moved from London. They now live in a small English village in a cottage which seems to be resisting all attempts at renovation. Walls ooze damp, stains come through layers of wallpaper, ceilings sag. And strange noises -- voices -- emanate from empty rooms. As Rowena struggles with the upheaval of builders while trying to be a dutiful wife and a good mother to her young children, her life starts to disintegrate. And then, one by one, her daughters go missing...
A first novel about relationships between mothers and daughters.
'Addictive' Guardian 'A febrile, urgent tale' Sunday Times 'A sizzling new thriller' New York Times She knows your mind, she possesses your thoughts. What will she take next? 'I think I can help you...' Beth lives by Camden Lock with her partner Sol and their daughter Fern. Life is peaceful, but Beth is troubled by increasing unease. So she goes to therapy – with Dr Tamara Bywater. Soon their sessions become the highlight of Beth's week. But Beth is in over her head before she realises that Tamara might not be all she seems... 'A classy, compulsive tale of desire and obsession' Mail on Sunday 'An addictive, macabre fairground ride of a novel' Guardian 'This is seduction of the most insidious kind' Spectator
It is 1958, and as Laika, the Sputnik dog is launched into space, Golly Murray, the Cullymore barber's wife, finds herself oddly obsessing about the canine cosmonaut. Meanwhile, Fonsey 'Teddy' O'Neill, is returning, like the prodigal son, from overseas, with brylcream in his hair, and a Cuban-heeled swagger to his step, having experienced his coming-of-age in Butlin's, Skegness. Father Augustus Hand is working on a bold new theatrical production for Easter, which he, for one, knows will put Cullymore on the map. And, as the Manchester United football team prepare to take off from Munich airport, James A Reilly sits in his hovel by the lake outside town, with his pet fox and his father's gun,...
A powerful literary debut chronicling a year in the life of one thoroughly modern family Clare Verey, a twenty-nine-year-old mother of three, bakes her own bread and grinds her own spices. She has a comfortable home in the suburbs and a devoted husband. Why is it, then, that when her best friend's lover appears in her life he has the power to invert her world? Why is the desire for more never satisfied? So begins Accidents in the Home, a novel that exposes the emotional underbelly of a modern-day family. Clare's narrative is deftly intertwined with the stories of her extended family: her mother, Marian, the clever daughter of a Dostoevsky scholar whose husband leaves her for a beautiful youn...
'A very funny and brilliant book. Feigel does a thorough and virtuosic job of describing the dilemmas of contemporary middle-class women' Rachel Cusk The five of them - Stella, Priss, Kay, Helena and Polly - met at university, their lives full of lazy afternoons and late nights. Friendship seemed simple and there was such pleasure in the endless talk and in just living alongside each other. Now the women are turning forty and they're finding that a shared past can sometimes be a burden. They're all struggling to navigate the ways in which their lives have differed from the plans they made themselves and the hopes they had for each other. In the past, solidarity came easily, but now they compare lovers, husbands, jobs, children and sofas, asking how the choices they've made or failed to make hold up. As marriages end and secrets emerge, they wonder whether these people, the ones who know so much about them, are really the ones they can confide in.
Critics in Britain are already raving about Charlotte Mendelson’s excoriatingly funny yet deeply humane novel about a glamorous London family that happens to be falling apart. The Rubins are the perfect family. They’re wonderfully happy and very glamorous. The mother, Claudia, is the ultimate Jewish matriarch: a powerful rabbi known for her charm, brains, and determination. Now this dynastic Jewish family is getting ready to marry off the perfect eldest son. History, community, and even gastronomy unite the guests lucky enough to attend this joyous occasion. But when the groom -- one minute before exchanging vows -- bolts with the wrong woman, the myths that have defined this family take...
"Embark on a poetic and insightful exploration of the mystical landscapes of Dartmoor with Arthur L. Salmon in 'Dartmoor.' Penned in the early 20th century, this literary work captures the essence of one of England's most captivating and mysterious regions. As Salmon delves into the rugged tors, sweeping moors, and ancient legends, he unfolds tales of natural beauty, archaeological wonders, and the timeless allure of Dartmoor. 'Dartmoor' is more than a guidebook; it's a lyrical journey through the heart of this unique and atmospheric landscape. Join Salmon on this literary expedition where each page reveals a new layer of Dartmoor's enchantment, making 'Dartmoor' an essential read for those captivated by tales of historical landscapes and the enduring magic of England's wild spaces."