Fiona McIntosh

A love forged in war. A promise that crosses oceans. England, 1951: Lavender farmer Luc Ravens--a former French Resistance fighter--and his beloved Lisette, a one-time British spy in France, have escaped to England. The war is over but its horrors still haunt them. Casting their fate to the winds, they set sail for Australia, hoping to rebuild their lives and plant new lavender fields full of promise. Yet tragedy will test them beyond anything the war demanded. Young law student Max Vogel is struggling with a loss of his own when his dying mother presses a battered shoebox into his hands--letters from the father he never knew. A long-held family secret links him to Luc on the other side of the world. He holds the key to Luc's troubled pas--and Luc may be the only man alive who can tell Max the truth about his father. Max's search will bring them both to Paris--and draw Luc back to Provence to fulfil a dangerous promise of revenge by which he has been bound--to his beloved Lisette, to his family, and to the one man responsible for ripping so much from his life. With the future generation of lavender keepers in his care, Luc must lay to rest the ghosts of years gone by so that they all might live and love again. From the south coast of England to the rugged farmland of northern Tasmania and the lively streets of postwar Paris, The French Promise is the sweeping sequel to The Lavender Keeper from million-copy bestselling author Fiona McIntosh.

In the bookshops and cafes of present-day Paris, ex-psychologist Gabe Figaret is trying to put his shattered life back together. When another doctor, Reynard, asks him to help with a delusional female patient, Gabe is reluctant - until he meets her. At first Gabe thinks the woman, Angelina, is merely terrified of Reynard, but he quickly discovers she is not quite what she seems. When Angelina tells Gabe he must kill her and flee to a place she calls Morgravia, he is horrified. But then Angelina shows him that the cathedral he has dreamt about since childhood is real and exists in Morgravia. Soon, Gabe's world will be turned upside down, and he will learn shocking truths about who he is . . . and who he can - or cannot - trust. The Scrivener's Tale is an action-packed fantasy adventure filled with twists that will keep you guessing until the last page.

She lied for her country. He fought for his family. They fell for each other. Provence, 1942: Luc Bonet has spent his life among the lavender fields of the French Alps, raised from childhood by the Jewish family who gave him a home, a name, and a future. When Nazi soldiers seize everything and his loved ones begin to disappear, Luc abandons it all to join the French Resistance. Later, as a maquisard, living in the hills, he is given an important mission to guide and keep safe a beautiful English spy across occupied France. Paris, 1943: Lisette Forestier has already sacrificed more than anyone knows. Her mission: seduce a senior German colonel and infiltrate the Gestapo from within. Meeting Luc gives her confidence to succeed. Every smile is calculated. Every word could be her last. But Colonel Kilian is not the monster she expected - and her feelings are becoming unnervingly real. Caught between two men she loves - one her enemy, one her ally - Lisette walks a tightrope where a single misstep means death. As a Nazi assassination plot unfolds, she must decide what she's willing to betray: her country, her heart, or herself. From million-copy bestselling author Fiona McIntosh comes The Lavender Keeper - a heart-stopping tale of desire and danger. For fans of The Alice Network and The Nightingale.

General Wyl Thirsk of Morgravia has died many times . . . But thanks to the miraculous gift bestowed upon him by the witch Myrren, Wyl lives on - though greatly altered and unrecognisable. Only by assuming the throne will he be freed from the dark spell that has both cursed and sustained him. But Wyl's time is running out. His beloved Queen Valentyna will soon be wed to his most hated enemy, the ruthless King Celimus - and despite the impending nuptials, war threatens to engulf their nations. Trapped in a body that is not his own, Wyl must walk his most dangerous path yet - straight into the brutal clutches of his sadistic foe, in a last, desperate attempt to save his land, his love, his life - and his soul.

General Wyl Thirsk of Morgravia has endured unimaginable loss at the hands of King Celimus - his best friend murdered, his sister imprisoned, and his mentor condemned to death. Now, Celimus has set his sights on the neighbouring realm of Briavel and its inexperienced Queen Valentyna, pressuring her into a doomed political marriage. Wyl is desperate to save the woman he loves from this hideous fate, but destiny intervenes. Trapped by a gift from the witch, Myrren, Wyl must embark on a perilous journey to find the elusive Manwitch, the only one capable of breaking the dangerous enchantment over him. As war looms from all directions, Wyl's quest becomes terrifyingly woven into the future of three realms - and he must confront his destiny to protect everything he holds dear.

Wyl Thirsk is very young when he inherits the role as commander of the Morgravian army for a new king he detests. His first act is one of compassion to the accused witch Myrren, and this earns him her reward – but is it a gift or a curse? As war threatens from the north, the king deliberately sends Wyl on a perilous mission. But as Wyl discovers the true nature of Myrren's gift, he is confronted with an unimaginable choice. As the line between traitor and saviour becomes increasingly blurred, Wyl must navigate treacherous waters where the sinister new power he wields could either save or destroy him – and his entire country.

The key to her future is trapped in the past... In 1715, the Earl of Nithsdale is sentence to be beheaded for his part in the doomed Jacobite rebellion for Scottish independence. In 1978, Jane Maxwell is plagued with doubts about her engagement. When tragedy leaves her fiance Will near death, Jane's guilt makes her determined to save him... somehow. On a desperate and dangerous quest for answers, Jane finds herself trapped in the past. Convinced that saving Nithsdale will also save Will, Jane embarks on a daring plot to rescue the Earl from the Tower of London. Past and present become entwined in a gripping race against time, and both will be changed by one woman's determination.

In the muddy trenches of post-war France, Captain Harry Blakeney discovers a dead soldier clutching a love letter tucked inside a tin of York-made chocolates. His quest to find the mystery woman behind these haunting words leads him to Rowntree's chocolate factory-and straight into the carefully ordered world of Alexandra Frobisher. In York, a city famous for its chocolate, Alexandra Frobisher dreams of forging her own path in the family-run confectionery business. But in a world where a woman's worth is measured by her marriage prospects, Alex faces mounting pressure to choose between several eligible suitors-none of whom stir her heart. When the charming and well-connected Matthew Britten-Jones begins to court her, Alex sees a chance for both security and status, even if love remains elusive. But Harry's arrival threatens to unravel everything Alex and Matthew have planned. As three lives intertwine, long-buried secrets surface that could destroy them all. In a story as bittersweet as the finest chocolate, they must each decide what price they're willing to pay for love-and whether some gifts are too precious to ignore. From the million-copy bestselling author, The Chocolate Tin weaves together the medieval splendour of York, the gritty aftermath of war, and the rich heritage of Britain's chocolate-making tradition in a compelling tale of love, ambition and the choices that define us. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Rhys Bowen.

She inherited his gift. She carried his secrets. She'll fight to claim his legacy. Violet Nash has grown up in the shadows of her father Charlie's shattered dreams. A WWI hero haunted by memories of French Champagne caves where he once found love and redemption, he flees from the Scottish Highlands to Tasmania with his fierce daughter, determined to transform barley into liquid gold--the whisky that will be their salvation. As Violet masters the ancient alchemy of whisky-making learned in Scotland's distilleries, she becomes her father's greatest achievement--and his deepest vulnerability. When Hitler's war machine rolls across Europe, Charlie cannot resist the call to return to occupied France. His destination is inevitable: the Champagne region where Sophie Delancr still tends her vines under Nazi occupation, and where a young man's reckless courage will demand the ultimate sacrifice. As Charlie vanishes into the deadly game of resistance and espionage, Violet must forge her own path through grief and rage, determined to reclaim her father's legacy. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah, The Soldier's Daughter weaves together the whisky distilleries of Scotland, the vineyards of war-torn France, and the untamed landscapes of Tasmania in a sweeping tale of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and daughters.

Luc and Lisette Ravens - a former French Resistance fighter and one-time British spy - have survived the crushing war in Europe, and casting their fate to the winds, they sail to Tasmania, hoping to rebuild their lives. In his darkest hour, law student Max Vogel learns a startling truth. A long-held family secret links him to the Ravens and he finds himself holding the key to his own future and to Luc's troubled past. From the south coast of England to the rugged farmland of northern Tasmania and the lively streets of post-war Paris, this is an extraordinary story of courage, determination and everlasting love.

Provence, 1942 Luc Bonet, brought up by a wealthy Jewish family in the foothills of the French Alps, finds his life shattered by the brutality of Nazi soldiers. Leaving his abandoned lavender fields behind, Luc joins the French Resistance in a quest for revenge. Paris, 1943 Lisette Forestier is on a mission: to work her way into the heart of a senior German officer, and to infiltrate the very masterminds of the Gestapo. But can she balance the line between love and lies? The one thing Luc and Lisette hadn't counted on was meeting each other. Who, if anyone, can be trusted - and will their own emotions become the greatest betrayers of all?

Five generations of tradition. One impossible choice. pernay, France 1914. As war erupts across Europe, newlywed Sophie M a watches her husband Jerome leave for the front, promising to be home by Christmas. A fifth-generation champenoise, Sophie is determined that their latest vintage will be a testament to their love--and to the power of the women of pernay, who have guarded these ancient vineyards through centuries of war and peace. But as the German army advances and the years grind on, Jerome is reported missing, presumed dead. When Sophie transforms the ancient champagne cellars into an underground hospital for the wounded, she finds an unexpected ally in Charles Nash, a British chemist turned soldier. In the darkness beneath Reims, surrounded by thousands of bottles bearing witness to happier times, their connection deepens into something neither can deny. With her vineyard under bombardment and a critical sugar shortage threatening the harvest, Sophie must strike a dangerous bargain to save everything she holds dear. But when devastating news arrives about Jerome's fate, she'll face an impossible choice between duty and desire, between the legacy she's destined to protect and the love she never expected to find. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah, The Champagne War weaves together the sun-drenched vineyards of France and the killing fields of World War I in an unforgettable story about love, loyalty, and the courage to fight for what matters most.

To save the man she loves, she must become everything she fears. Yorkshire, 1936. On a small railway platform where spring cherry blossoms scent the air, widow Evie Armstrong helps her father run Levisham Station, finding purpose in the daily rhythms of railway life. Childless and having long ago given up hope of a family of her own, her heart unexpectedly stirs when she finds herself drawn to a mysterious regular she knows only as "the Southerner." But as Hitler's shadow looms over Europe, their blossoming romance is cut short when her charming suitor Roger is arrested as a German spy. Refusing to believe the accusations, Evie makes an extraordinary choice: she'll go to Germany as a British spy herself, using her position as Roger's naive wife to gather intelligence on Hitler's plans for war. But in the beer halls of Munich and grand Bavarian estates, where every glance could expose her and every friendship could be a betrayal, Evie discovers that in a world of deception, love might be the deadliest weapon of all. Perfect for readers of Kate Quinn, Kristin Hannah and Rhys Bowen, The Spy's Wife is an emotionally gripping story of one woman's courage to risk everything for both her country and her heart.

'The book that you do not want to end yet cannot wait to finish reading - all at the same time!'????? Real reader review 'Exciting story, loved it' ????? Real reader review 'Fantastic crime/police procedural'????? Real reader review Newly promoted Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth has headed up three major serial operations in England and in each of these cases he has lost a part of himself. Then, while on sabbatical as guest lecturer in a London university, one of his female students dies under highly suspicious circumstances, and he finds himself drawn into a chilling new case that reaches across the world. Jack’s investigations lead him to Australia, where he identifies a cynical international crime consortium that preys on the anguish of childless couples and vulnerable women. Together with local major crime officers, he follows his leads to a windswept coast, and becomes caught up in an intoxicating private drama. With his personal and professional business entangled once again, Jack must put his own life on the line to bring justice to those who are grieving.

'I was immediately hooked on this story and the pages just flew by. It was over before I realised how deep into the book I was'????? Real reader review'Exciting to the last pages'????? Real reader reviewDetective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth is seconded by counter-terrorism to investigate a spate of domestic events. First it was needles in strawberries, then tampering with lipstick samplers and baby formula. But when toxic mushrooms hit the supermarket shelves and a death occurs, a wave of panic is set to sweep the country. Breaking news of a possible serial killer only heightens the alarm.There are no leads, no DNA, no witnesses, no CCTV footage. Jack and his team must work on instinct to figure out why someone would want to harm innocent victims, each of them curiously linked to a single blood transfusion.Then a hospital bomb threat erupts, and it’s up to Jack’s team to prevent the inevitable bloodshed. But the clock is ticking, and no one is safe from the possibility of a tragedy on a catastrophic scale.

'From the very first page to the very last Foul Play just gave it a winning goal after goal'????? Real reader review'Great book and storyline... so many twists and turns. I couldn't put it down'????? Real reader reviewSuperstar footballer Luca Bruni is being blackmailed for a night of sex he swears he didn’t participate in… except the photos contradict that. A media darling on and off the field, Luca has a perfect home life he’ll do anything to protect, and more money than he knows what to do with. He’s determined to defy the extortion racket.When Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth learns that the mastermind behind this crime has already swindled a dozen of the world’s most highly prized male sporting stars, he knows he has to keep the situation from escalating and prevent a media frenzy.Intrigued by the creativity of the crime and the shockwaves it is creating through the global sporting fraternity, Jack begins a journey into a case that has tentacles far more wide-reaching than he could have imagined – and far more deadly.

Two lost souls. One fateful meeting. A love story twenty years in the making.In the harsh desert country of South Australia in 1914, ten-year-old Tom Catchlove's world is torn apart by a family tragedy. At the funeral home, he meets eight-year-old Fleur Appleby, whose kindness during his darkest hour leaves an indelible mark. Twenty years later, their paths unexpectedly cross again at a dance hall in Port Adelaide.Fleur, now a talented mortician working alongside her widowed father, dreams of opening doors for women in the male-dominated funeral industry. But she must battle with her manipulative stepmother who schemes to marry Fleur off to a coffin-maker's son and seize control of the family business. When Tom emerges from the isolation of the desert to find work at the port woolstores, Tom and Fleur's paths cross again - only to become entangled in a murder investigation where they can trust no one but each other.From the million-copy bestselling author comes an unforgettable tale of two lives forever changed by a childhood encounter, as they navigate family obligations, buried truths, and the courage to forge their own destinies in a world determined to decide their fate for them. If you love Kristin Hannah, Julianne MacLean or Where the Crawdads Sing, you must read this book.Readers have fallen in love with The Orphans: 'I absolutely loved this gorgeous book and couldn't put it down... an exceptional historical fiction tale ' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully told story that will stay with me for a long time to come.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Outstanding. A really fabulous tale to fully immerse yourself in.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A truly stunning and magnificent masterpiece. A memorable and unforgettable tale that will stay with you long after you have closed the book.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Grabbed me from the first page.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Breathtaking.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved Loved Loved this book.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book deserves all the stars... the storytelling is some of the best I have come across ' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Captivating and compelling, meticulously researched and beautifully written with characters that evoke all the emotions required in a story that pulls you in further and further with each page.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Kept me on the edge of my seat,leading me a dance full of intrigue, twisting & turning from page to page' ????? Every Little Breeze'I really, really enjoyed this novel and struggled to put it down and get on with my work at times' ????? Critical Critic'Excellent, gripping story' ????? Real reader reviewFrom the seedy underbelly of London’s back streets and New Scotland Yard to the dangerous frontiers of modern medicine, this is a gripping crime thriller by million-copy bestselling author Fiona McIntoshA calculating serial killer, who 'trophies' the faces of his victims, is targeting Londoners and committing the most gruesome of murders. With each new atrocity, the public and the police are getting more desperate for results.Under enormous pressure, DCI Jack Hawksworth and his team begin their investigation and soon find it taking them into the murky world of illegal immigrants and human organ trading.But when the murderer strikes closer to home than Jack could ever have imagined possible, the case becomes a personal crusade – and a race against time.