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We'll meet again ...When Ali inherits her great-aunt's house she immediately moves her whole family in, despite the warnings that there is something strange about the place.Unfazed, Ali begins redecorating, going through the rooms, making each one her own with the help of her daughter, Kelly. But when under the wallpaper in Kelly's new room they discover a scrawled message from 1944, Ali begins to question the history of the house as she knows it.Her family has always seemed so picture perfect, not a blemish or a secret to be found. Yet, this discovery throws her into confusion and Ali begins to question exactly what she knows about her family and the mysteries they have kept hidden ...

We'll meet again ...When Ali inherits her great-aunt's house she immediately moves her whole family in, despite the warnings that there is something strange about the place.Unfazed, Ali begins redecorating, going through the rooms, making each one her own with the help of her daughter, Kelly. But when under the wallpaper in Kelly's new room they discover a scrawled message from 1944, Ali begins to question the history of the house as she knows it.Her family has always seemed so picture perfect, not a blemish or a secret to be found. Yet, this discovery throws her into confusion and Ali begins to question exactly what she knows about her family and the mysteries they have kept hidden ...

Dorset, 1935. Stationmaster Ted has never cared much for romance. Occupied with ensuring England's most beautiful railway runs on time, love has always felt like a comparatively trivial matter. Yet when he meets Annie Galbraith on the 8.42 train to Lynford, he can't help but instantly fall for her. But when the railway is forced to close and a terrible accident occurs within the station grounds, Ted finds his job and any hope of a relationship with Annie hanging in the balance ... Present day. Recovering from heartbreak after a disastrous marriage, Tilly decides to escape from the bustling capital and move to Dorset to stay with her dad, Ken.When Ken convinces Tilly to help with the restoration of the old railway, she discovers a diary hidden in the old ticket office. Tilly is soon swept up in Ted's story, and the fateful accident that changed his life forever. But an encounter with an enigmatic stranger takes Tilly by surprise, and she can't help but feel a connection with Ted's story in the past ...

Dorset, 1935. Stationmaster Ted has never cared much for romance. Occupied with ensuring England's most beautiful railway runs on time, love has always felt like a comparatively trivial matter. Yet when he meets Annie Galbraith on the 8.42 train to Lynford, he can't help but instantly fall for her. But when the railway is forced to close and a terrible accident occurs within the station grounds, Ted finds his job and any hope of a relationship with Annie hanging in the balance ... Present day. Recovering from heartbreak after a disastrous marriage, Tilly decides to escape from the bustling capital and move to Dorset to stay with her dad, Ken.When Ken convinces Tilly to help with the restoration of the old railway, she discovers a diary hidden in the old ticket office. Tilly is soon swept up in Ted's story, and the fateful accident that changed his life forever. But an encounter with an enigmatic stranger takes Tilly by surprise, and she can't help but feel a connection with Ted's story in the past ...

Dorset, 1935. Stationmaster Ted has never cared much for romance. Occupied with ensuring England's most beautiful railway runs on time, love has always felt like a comparatively trivial matter. Yet when he meets Annie Galbraith on the 8.42 train to Lynford, he can't help but instantly fall for her. But when the railway is forced to close and a terrible accident occurs within the station grounds, Ted finds his job and any hope of a relationship with Annie hanging in the balance ... Present day. Recovering from heartbreak after a disastrous marriage, Tilly decides to escape from the bustling capital and move to Dorset to stay with her dad, Ken.When Ken convinces Tilly to help with the restoration of the old railway, she discovers a diary hidden in the old ticket office. Tilly is soon swept up in Ted's story, and the fateful accident that changed his life forever. But an encounter with an enigmatic stranger takes Tilly by surprise, and she can't help but feel a connection with Ted's story in the past ...

The latest unforgettable timeslip novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Secret of the Chateau. Will love lead her to a devastating choice? 1942. Three years into the war, Pam turns down her hard-won place at Oxford University to become a codebreaker at Bletchley Park. There, she meets two young men, both keen to impress her, and Pam finds herself falling hard for one of them. But as the country’s future becomes more uncertain by the day, a tragic turn of events casts doubt on her choice – and Pam’s loyalty is pushed to its limits… Present day. Julia is struggling to juggle her career, two children and a husband increasingly jealous of her success. Her brother presents her with the perfect distraction: forgotten photos of their grandmother as a young woman at Bletchley Park. Why did her grandmother never speak of her time there? The search for answers leads Julia to an incredible tale of betrayal and bravery – one that inspires some huge decisions of her own… Gripping historical fiction perfect for fans of The Girl from Berlin, The Rose Code and When We Were Brave. Readers LOVE The Girl from Bletchley Park! ‘Captivating… Could barely put [it] down.’ NetGalley reviewer ????? ‘Drew me in from the word go. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book.’ NetGalley reviewer ????? ‘A beautiful read.’ NetGalley reviewer ????? ‘A good read to get lost in.’ NetGalley reviewer ????? ‘A twin timeline that worked absolutely perfectly… Outstandingly poignant… I can't praise this book enough.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????

The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret. A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries. ***

Don’t miss this gripping historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl From Bletchley Park. A country rebellingIt’s 1916 and, as war rages in Europe, Gráinne leaves her job in a department store to join Countess Markiewicz’s revolutionary efforts. It is a decision which will change her life forever. A rebellion is brewing, and as Dublin’s streets become a battleground, Gráinne soon discovers the personal cost of fighting for what you believe in… A forgotten sacrificeDecades on, student Nicky is recovering from a break-up when a research project leads her to her great-grandmother’s experiences in revolutionary Ireland. When Nicky finds a long-forgotten handkerchief amongst her great-grandmother’s things, it leads to the revelation of a heartbreaking story of tragedy and courage, and those who sacrificed everything for their country. Inspired by a heartbreaking true story, this emotional historical novel will sweep you away to the Emerald Isle. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Sandy Taylor and Fiona Valpy. Readers LOVE The Girl with the Emerald Flag! ‘Kathleen never disappoints’ Amazon reviewer ????? ‘The mark of an excellent book – when you don't want it to be finished and when you want to find out more about the subject…This book was an education as well as entertaining – as always well written and one not to put down until it was finished.’ Amazon reviewer ????? ‘If you like getting your history from fictional stories rather than dry tomes then this is the book for you. I'd highly recommend it!’ Amazon reviewer ????? ‘This is a book that has been researched so well and so accurate, attention to detail is brilliant, I loved this from start to finish and can highly recommend for a very true to life book.’ Amazon reviewer ????? ‘I absolutely loved reading 'The Girl With The Emerald Flag' and I would certainly recommend it to other readers. I will definitely be reading more of Kathleen's work in the future’ Amazon reviewer ?????

A sweeping dual-timeline novel from the bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park. All she wanted was a child of her own… 1912. As the steamship Carpathia takes the survivors of the Titanic to New York, Lucy desperately searches the decks for her baby, thrust into the arms of another woman as a lifeboat left, and now nowhere to be found. Madeleine is helping her journalist husband to interview the survivors, and when she meets Lucy, she promises she will do anything she can to help her find her lost child. 2022. When archivist Jackie finds a notebook containing the stories of women saved by the Carpathia amongst an auction lot, she learns the story of the missing baby. Desperate to start a family of her own, she feels compelled to dig further. And her search will lead her to a century-old mystery… Inspired by true events, bestselling author Kathleen McGurl weaves history and fiction together in this captivating, deeply moving story. Readers LOVE The Lost Child! 'Such a great story… it blends the two eras so well' Netgalley reviewer ????? 'A story that will haunt you, in a good way!, long after you have finished the last page' Netgalley reviewer ????? 'A fantastic, heart wrenching novel' Netgalley reviewer ????? 'A must read' Netgalley reviewer ????? 'This compelling read was hard to put down' Netgalley reviewer ????? 'Made my heart smile' Netgalley reviewer ????? 'Well-researched and fast-paced… I thoroughly enjoyed it' Netgalley reviewer ?????

'Captivating…[a] sparkling gem of a story' DAISY WOOD *** A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free. India, 1947: Celia Fforbes-Whyte remembers little about her beloved mother, but she will never forget how the family’s prized diamond, the Chamakta Sitara, glistened at her throat. The diamond has been part of the family for as long as she can remember, but growing voices begin to ask whether it should ever have belonged to them at all? With danger closing in on the eve of Indian independence, Celia’s father makes a drastic choice – to protect his family, the diamond must disappear without a trace. But in doing so, will he create a curse that lasts a lifetime … London, 2024: Heartbroken and desperate for an escape, Lisa Statton retreats to the comfort of the Alps. But when she stumbles across a sparkling gem and an unopened letter, embedded in a glacier, Lisa finds herself thrust into a mystery more devastating than she could ever imagine … Readers adore Kathleen McGurl's stunning novels! ‘Captivating…Could barely put [it] down' ????? ‘Drew me in from the word go. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book' ????? ‘A beautiful read' ????? ‘A good read to get lost in' ????? ‘A twin timeline that worked absolutely perfectly…Outstandingly poignant…I can't praise this book enough.’ ?????

Pre-order this gripping and powerful mystery from the bestselling author of The Girl From Bletchley Park, now! The memories of that summer won’t stay buried forever… 1976. It’s a long, hot summer, and all Jo Salway wants is to bask in the freedom of the holidays with her life-long friends. But when little Pippa Jenkins suddenly vanishes without a trace, the friends must close ranks to protect themselves. And in doing so, change the course of their futures forever … 2024. Haunted by the events of fifty years ago, Jo has never returned to her childhood home of Hareton Wick. But in the aftermath of trauma and with her only respite found at the bottom of a bottle, Jo knows that the only way to start afresh is to unravel the secrets of her past. But when the tangled web of Pippa’s disappearance starts to lead closer to home, who will Jo be able to trust, and who will she betray … READERS ARE GRIPPED BY KATHLEEN McGURL'S NOVELS 'The story has lots of twists and turns, but the best part of it all are the incredible characters who feel as though they come to life on the page' ????? 'Once you start reading you cannot put it down' ????? 'As the tales of these two women weave together across the decades, McGurl keeps the intrigue high and emotions authentic' ????? 'Very addictive' ????? 'I absolutely loved it and spent several nights sitting up until late, unable to put it down' ?????

The latest unforgettable timeslip novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Secret of the Chateau.Will love lead her to a devastating choice?1942. Three years into the war, Pam turns down her hard-won place at Oxford University to become a codebreaker at Bletchley Park. There, she meets two young men, both keen to impress her, and Pam finds herself falling hard for one of them. But as the country's future becomes more uncertain by the day, a tragic turn of events casts doubt on her choice - and Pam's loyalty is pushed to its limits...Present day. Julia is struggling to juggle her career, two children and a husband increasingly jealous of her success. Her brother presents her with the perfect distraction: forgotten photos of their grandmother as a young woman at Bletchley Park. Why did her grandmother never speak of her time there? The search for answers leads Julia to an incredible tale of betrayal and bravery - one that inspires some huge decisions of her own...Gripping historical fiction perfect for fans of The Girl from Berlin, The Rose Code and When We Were Brave.Readers LOVE The Girl from Bletchley Park 'Captivating... Could barely put it] down.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Drew me in from the word go. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful read.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A good read to get lost in.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A twin timeline that worked absolutely perfectly... Outstandingly poignant... I can't praise this book enough.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book is for writers and readers of ghost stories.Kathleen McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to women's magazines, and a high proportion of them were ghostly tales.This book contains twelve of her stories, most of which were previously published in women's magazines.Each one is used to spark off discussion topics which will help you think about what makes a successful ghost story for this market.Also included: - What are the main types of ghost story?- The essential rules for ghost stories- What is the enduring appeal of ghost stories?- Providing an alternative rational explanation- Ideas for new ghost storiesAnd much mor

This book is for both writers and readers of women's magazine short stories.Kathleen McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to women's magazines. This book contains sixteen of her stories, most of which were previously published in women's magazines. Each one is used to spark off discussion topics which will help you think about what makes a successful short story for this market.The book includes advice on: -how to create great characters-the importance of setting-how to structure your story-dealing with rejection and writer's block-how to find time to write-and much more

What would you sacrifice for your children? Ballymor, Ireland, 1847 As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family. Present day Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy – and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace. Running from her future, it’s not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty’s fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life. What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor: ‘Spellbinding!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Wonderful… Was hard to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Swept me away… I was totally engaged… Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Fantastic!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘An excellent read… Compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Under overfladen ligger glemte hemmeligheder ...EN ØDELAGT LANDSBY Det er sommeren 1935, og elleveårige Stella Walker forbereder sig på at forlade sit hjem for altid – tvunget til at evakuere for at gøre plads til et nyt vandreservoir – og landsbyen Brackendale Green vil snart gå tabt. Men før vandet overhovedet har nået dem, truer en frygtelig begivenhed med at splitte Stellas familie.EN AFSLØRET HEMMELIGHEDNutid. En hård sommer har udtørret søen og afsløret resterne af den engang oversvømmede landsby. Stella, som nu er en gammel kvinde, trygler sit barnebarn Laura om at tage den rejse, hun ikke selv kan. Stella er sikker på, at landsbyen stadig rummer et svar til hende, men med kun få dage til, at vandet igen begynder at stige, er Laura i et kapløb med tiden for at løse mysterierne om Stellas næsten glemte fortid.

Kuinka paljon hän on valmis uhraamaan?Kathleen McGurlin kahden aikatason romaani Smaragdinvihreä sydän on liikuttava, tositapahtumien inspiroima tarina naisten poikkeuksellisesta rohkeudesta Irlannin vallankumouksen aikaan.Ensimmäisen maailmansodan riehuessa Euroopassa Gráinne jättää työnsä tavaratalossa liittyäkseen kreivitär Markiewiczin kapinallisiin joukkoihin. Hän haluaa osallistua taisteluun itsenäisen Irlannin puolesta. Kreivittären talo, Surrey House, toimii asevarastona ja yhtenä kansallisarmeijan tukikohdista. Pian Dublinin kadut muuttuvat taistelukentäksi ja Gráinne huomaa, minkä hinnan hän joutuu maksamaan taistelusta uskomansa asian puolesta.Yli 80 vuotta myöhemmin nuori Nicky toipuu erostaan ja uppoutuu tutkimukseensa Irlannin historiasta. Se johdattaa hänet hänen isoisoäitinsä kapinalliseen historiaan ja sydäntä särkevään tarinaan tragediasta ja rohkeudesta sekä niistä, jotka uhrasivat kaiken maansa puolesta.Kathleen McGurlin tositarinan innoittamassa tunteikkaassa lukuromaanissa kahden sukupolven naiset taistelevat kumpikin oman onnensa puolesta.Englantilainen Kathleen McGurl työskenteli ennen kirjailijanuraansa IT-alalla ja on tähän mennessä kirjoittanut viisitoista historiallista romaania. McGurl asuu Bournemouthissa miehensä kanssa ja harrastaa juoksemista ja retkeilyä. Smaragdinvihreä sydän on ensimmäinen McGurlilta suomennettu teos. Seuraava ilmestyy loppuvuodesta 2025.

Linna menneisyyden raunioillaKathleen McGurlin kahden aikatason romaani Vallankumouksen kuiskeet on dramaattinen tarina Ranskan vallankumouksesta ja naisesta, joka halusi ratkaista vuosisatojen takaisen mysteerin.1789. Verais'n kreivi Pierre ja kreivitär Catherine asuvat Versailles'n palatsissa ja Catherinen päivät täyttyvät Marie Antoinetten hovin huvituksista. Mutta Ranskan vallankumous muuttaa kaiken. Catherine on juuri saanut tietää olevansa raskaana, kun väkivaltaisuudet alkavat. Pierre ja Catherine pakenevat Etelä-Ranskassa sijaitsevaan linnaansa. Lopulta he eivät ole sielläkään turvassa ja heidän on tehtävä kohtalokas päätös suojellakseen itseään ja tulevaa lastaan.Nykypäivä. Lu on elämänsä käännekohdassa. Hänen äitinsä on kuollut ja aikuiset lapset muuttaneet omilleen. Yhdessä miehensä Philin ja kolmen heidän ystävänsä kanssa he aloittavat uuden vaiheen elämässä: he ostavat Etelä-Ranskasta linnan, jonka he kunnostavat asunnokseen. Lu on entinen historian opettaja ja hän on haltioissaan Château D'Aubertin menneisyydestä. Tutkiessaan uuden kodin historiaa hän törmää Catherine Aubertin selittämättömään katoamiseen, ja pala palalta ratkaisematon mysteeri vuosisatojen takaa alkaa paljastua.Kathleen McGurlin tunteikas lukuromaani Vallankumouksen kuiskeet on sydäntä särkevä tarina kahden naisen vaiheista ja päätöksistä, jotka muuttavat heidän elämänsä.Englantilainen Kathleen McGurl on kirjoittanut viisitoista historiallista romaania, joista on tähän mennessä suomennettu teokset Smaragdinvihreä sydän ja Vallankumouksen kuiskeet. McGurl asuu Bournemouthissa miehensä kanssa ja harrastaa juoksemista ja retkeilyä.