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Dr. Meera Carter, a 35-year-old archaeologist, never imagined her father's legacy would lead her to uncover the haunting secret buried beside Old St Paul's Church. When a seemingly straightforward archaeological dig reveals a skeleton and supernatural whispers, Meera's life spirals into turmoil. As Detective Inspector Alex Scott delves into the mysterious death, Meera is thrust into a past she never knew existed. Haunted by nightmares and desperate for answers, Meera must confront her family's darkest secrets and redefine her own identity.Amidst the ruins and revelations, Pete, her steadfast colleague offers solace and love, but as Meera grapples with betrayal and grief, can she find the strength to embrace the truth and her future?'Don't Dig Too Deep; The Truth is Down There' is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of truth, set against the eerie backdrop of an archaeological excavation. Unearth the past, discover the truth, and witness the shattering journey of Dr Meera Carter.

Karma is a story of mystery and suspense, set largely in 1970's Paris. A fatal accident and chance discovery propel Adrienne on her journey as she searches for the reason why her mother Janey disappeared from the family home ten years previously. The story she reveals spans three decades and has its roots in the Nazi occupation of the city during the 1940's and the evils perpetrated. The consequences of those events echo down the years and little by little we begin to understand why Janey never came home and exactly what had happened to her. It is a story with many twists and turns, the shocking conclusion delivering a certain natural justice.

When Joan gave her baby up for adoption in 1972, she could have had no idea what consequences would follow decades later. When her son, now a man re-enters her life without warning, tragedy ensues. The life John had been forccd to lead has left its mark on him and even the love and acceptance of his half sister Sophie, living a comfortable life in Bath, cannot undo the harm already done. This is a domestic thriller exploring issues of nature v nurture, sibling rivalry and abandonment. It is a page turner guaranteed to surprise right to the very end. Great for reading groups, and with a useful discussion guide.

Jack Long is enjoying a rare opportunity to spend an afternoon at the beach alone with his son, when tragedy strikes. Years of heartache follow, but Jack gradually rebuilds his life, eventually finding a measure of peace, until, one day a twelve-year-old boy literally cycles into his life and the nightmare begins again. This is a story of love and loss which reminds us all to treasure what we have as we never know when it may be taken from us in an instant. It is also a story of hope and the realisation that the ties of love form unbreakable bonds that can withstand the worst that life can throw at us. A moving story about a little boy and his dad, whose lives changed forever one sunny day at the beach.

In the heart of 18th-century Shropshire, a profound metamorphosis sweeps through the lives of the Bangham family, capturing the essence of an era marked by radical change. "From Field to Furnace" is a compelling historical novel that delves into the lives of ordinary people navigating the tumultuous waters of the Industrial Revolution, a pivotal period that reshaped society and human existence.As the world witnesses the advent of technological marvels, like the revolutionary use of coal in iron production, the Bangham family becomes the embodiment of an epoch in transition. The story unfurls against the backdrop of an agrarian society on the cusp of transformation into an industrial powerhouse, exploring the intricate shifts in work, family dynamics, and societal norms.This novel immerses readers in the lives of the Bangham family, offering a personal lens through which to witness the grand tapestry of history. We follow their journey from the tranquil enclaves of Bangham's Wood to the bustling industrial settlements of the Severn Gorge, where the relentless demands of the Darby ironworks reshape their existence. The central question of whether Joseph Bangham and his kin foresaw the profound impact they would have on the world through their toil at the furnace underscores the magnitude of the Industrial Revolution. It prompts reflection on the consequences of technological advancement and the enduring uncertainty it brings.Spanning the years from 1713 to 1766, "From Field to Furnace" invites readers to intimately engage with the complexities of the Bangham family's joys and sorrows, grounding the historical context in relatable emotions. The Severn Gorge, renowned as the 'cradle of the Industrial Revolution, ' vividly comes to life, painting a rich backdrop of the period's environment and atmosphere.

Coalbrookdale is a work of fiction based on the life of my ancestor Joseph Bangham, who lived in the Severn Gorge three hundred years ago. He worked for the Coalbrookdale ironworks when Abraham Darby was perfecting the use of coal in the production of iron. These developments facilitated the mass production of iron and as the technology spread, industry thrived. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the modern world.This is a story of an ordinary family living at an extraordinary time and in the district known as the 'cradle of the Industrial Revolution'. Their lives changed fundamentally as the agricultural, evolved into the industrial way of life. The book traces the story of the Bangham family as they move from Banghams Wood where they have been coppicing for decades, across the Gorge to Coalbrookdale and a very different way of life, regulated not by the seasons but by the demands of the furnace.As with any family story there is joy as well as tragedy. The many and varied characters interact in ways which sometimes result in unintended consequences, played out against the background of the often brutal 18th Century in England, when a child could be transported to America or even hung, for poaching a rabbit.As for Joseph, did he realise as he laboured at the furnace, he was involved in events that were to change the world? Would those changes be for the better? It seems that even today, the jury is still out, but this book offers a different perspective on the lives of some of the people who were there at the very beginning.

When Joan gave up her baby for adoption in 1972, she could have had no idea what consequences would follow, decades later. When her son, now a man, re-enters her life without warning, tragedy ensues. The life John was forced to lead has left its mark on him and even the love and acceptance of his half sister Sophie, living a comfortable life in Bath, cannot undo the harm already done. This is a domestic thriller exploring nature v nurture, sibling rivalry and abandonment issues. It is a page turner guaranteed to surprise right to the very end. Suitable for all reading groups and with a useful discussion guide.

Coalbrookdale is a work of fiction based on the life of Joseph Bangham, living with his family in the Severn Gorge three hundred years ago. He worked for the Coalbrookdale ironworks when Abraham Darby was perfecting the use of coal in the production of iron. These developments facilitated the mass production of iron and as the technology spread, industry thrived. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the modern world. The story depicts the lives of an ordinary family living at an extraordinary time, in this district known as the 'cradle of the Industrial Revolution'. It traces the journey of the Bangham family as they move from Banghams Wood, where they have been coppicing and making charcoal for generations, across the Gorge to Coalbrookdale. Their way of life changes fundamentally, no longer dependent on the seasons, but on the demands of the furnace. As with any family there is joy as well as tragedy, all played out against the backdrop of the often brutal 18th Century in England, when even a child could be hanged for poaching a rabbit for the pot.