The Serious Man

In The Serious Man, Richard, the protagonist, relocates from Melbourne to Bonn to pursue a course in hospitality and to be closer to his mother. Recently married to Josef, a man whose political ambitions keep him more at work than at home, Richard’s mother is now part of a new life in Germany. During his time in Melbourne, Richard formed a connection with Philip, a renowned Norwegian pianist, and the two remain in touch. In Germany, Richard also reunites with his friend Johannes. This story emphasises friendship and the importance of family relationships in a world that is fast-paced. Richard manages to get an internship at a hotel, and he now works there in the field of hospitality.

Matritto | Motherhood

In the town of Woking, a story of motherhood unfolds. At its core is Lucy, a fifteen-year-old girl labeled by society as a lost cause, a soul grappling with deep troubles, overshadowed by her mother’s battle with depression and alcoholism. Under constant scrutiny from social services, Lucy and her half-sister strive to find stability in their fractured world.

However, Lucy’s world takes an unexpected twist when she becomes pregnant at the age of fifteen. This newfound circumstance casts a glaring spotlight on their family, fuelling suspicions of Lucy’s involvement with a South Asian gang. As a result, both the police and social services hone in on Lucy’s case, their attention now undivided.

As her world collides with that of determined social worker Milly and Detective Sergeant David, a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption unfolds. A compelling narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Motherhood is a work of fiction that delves into the issue of child sexual exploitation in England, drawing inspiration from real-life cases involving South Asian gangs and the exploitation of young girls. Originally published in Bangla as Matritto in Bangladesh, the book has gained popularity and critical acclaim.

Providence

Providence tells the story of four friends, Josie, Seren, Helene and Chloe, who begin their studies at Oxford University. It shows how they develop a special bond that makes them like sisters as they go through college life. They find the ideal house to live in while they study and run a business. They plan a fun trip to Greece after they graduate. In Greece, they have a secret that makes them even closer, and they agree to keep it to themselves. One of them stays in Greece. They face reality when they are apart and have to start their careers. One of them goes back to Oxford and gets into some unexpected trouble that leads her to buy an expensive sculpture. How long will they be able to hide the truth and who will expose it? They all go to a wedding where they have to meet again for the first time since the secret and more surprises come out. Some secrets can no longer be kept, and it was time to reveal another one. In the end there was one person who had a truth that could never be revealed.

The Unqualified Accountant

Colin was born into a respectable middle-class family in a typical English country town. His father, a firm believer in the power of education for a successful career, never tired of emphasizing its importance. With a natural aptitude for figures and mental arithmetic, Colin steadily advanced through a series of increasingly responsible financial positions without the need for professional qualifications. However, one misstep from the straight and narrow path led to a dramatic change in his circumstances.

Supported by his wife and parents during this difficult time, Colin faced a significant challenge: his lack of a professional qualification threatened to bar him from a senior position well within his capabilities. Determined to overcome this obstacle, he decided to study and become a Chartered Accountant. But his attraction to his teacher turned out to be far from the happy affair he had envisioned. Colin soon discovered that a downward career path is often easier to follow than an upward one.

Talking Feet

After the loss of her husband, Jack, Molly faces an uncertain future. She embarks on a quest to secure the survival of the steel sculpture museum they built together. Against the backdrop of her ongoing struggles with obstructive Officials, copious amounts of red tape and the British weather, she finds herself thrust into the role of amateur detective, when a bizarre and unexpected incident, leads her to confront forces that could threaten everything she holds dear. Can Molly unravel the truth behind this perplexing mystery, while ensuring the museum’s enduring legacy?

The Stag's Head

When Ken, the previous landlord of The Stag’s Head, committed suicide, the pub sat empty for a while until three young men took over running it. Could they make a success of this lonely old pub in the heat of the Herefordshire countryside? Would their lives simply devolve into tedious conversations about the state of the crops with local farmers? Not if they could help it!

The new landlords had plenty of fresh ideas for how to transform The Stag’s Head into a popular village pub and real community hub. And for one of the men, taking over operations also unexpectedly led him to find love along the way. 

‘He whom love touches not walks in darkness’
– Plato

For the Time Being

This is a novel about the discovery of age. For the Time Being heralds changed ownership for upmarket care home Grantham Glade.

After Making Old Bones, For the Time Being offers more insights and observations about the residents, their families and staff. In those busy corridors, flights of fancy, journeys of discovery, the gentle rolling of the day-to-day or, from time to time, the ache of grief make up the fabric of care now that the Baby Boom has become the Elder Epoch. Springtime sees the burgeoning of business for the owners and some of the staff with an uplift in the spirits of residents who have made or have been made to regard Grantham Glade their home.

In the beginning of this new year, under its very new, very corporate mantle, Grantham Glade has been startled by a fate that is possibly more difficult to manage than death when it is discovered that someone is has gone missing…

The Meeting of the Feeling

The handsome Ben Thomas is one of four deputies to the Director of Education in a town hall in the south of England. His main interests are his feud with Andy Patfoul, an Inspector; his pursuit of Linda Foxton, his would-be girlfriend; and his love of intrigue.

This leads him into the clutches of a powerful politician who wants Ben to take part in an ambitious scheme to renovate the city. He also becomes involved with a devious priest. He humiliates the headteacher in an interview and his wife suspects his affair with Lindy. He appoints a useless candidate to Andy’s team. His father-in-law evicts him from his home. His enemies are meeting each other. Ben needs a miracle!

Fragments of a Life

A successful, popular man; a broken childhood sends the course of Peter Brooke’s life into a downward spiral when, at the end of his life, he finds himself rejected and alone.

Only one woman has the power to help him.

Who is she?

What part did she play in Peter’s life?

What is the bond between them?

Will Peter ever find the peace he has struggled all his life to secure, or will he forever be tortured by his demons?

The Love She Forgot

Beatrice Schofield thought she had everything she wanted in life. She had a loving boyfriend, a great home and a fantastic job. What more could she wish for? Then Beatrice loses everything. Her boyfriend, her home and her job are no longer hers. Shellshocked, she moves in with her brother Ben as she tries to move on from an exploded life, picking up the pieces. She accepts a new job, working behind a bar in the city with her brother’s best friend and roommate, Matt. All Beatrice wants to do is move forward and heal from the shock of what happened. Then Beatrice wakes up in hospital after an accident and the last eight months of her life are a complete blank in her mind.

What happened to her boyfriend, her home, her job, why did she walk away from everything? How did she come to own the items she doesn’t recognise in her room? What was she doing with her life, who was she with, was she happy?

Beatrice sets on a mission to understand what happened to the life she had loved, and who she became in the time she cannot remember.

If Wishes Were Horses

The Australian outback can be a harsh and hostile place to live, and the boy’s home is no different.

Sam must escape his abusive father for any hope of a future, but living on the street pushes him to the brink as he’s forced to make difficult choices to survive.

This is a gritty tale of dangerous lies and secrets that stretch far and wide.

Events can’t just be erased without people answering for what they’ve done.

The Last Report

Gwen, a renowned news reporter in Sydney, dedicates her life to exposing the devastating global climate crisis, hoping her work will drive change. Amidst the chaos, Gwen shares an unbreakable bond with her boyfriend, Tom. When Tom is offered a job in London, they face the challenge of a long-distance relationship.

As their lives diverge, the world plunges further into crisis, with a new virus emerging as a consequence of climate change. Gwen falls victim to the illness, and her passing leaves Tom shattered.

Tom eventually rebuilds his life, finding love and starting a family. Yet, the world continues to grapple with the consequences of the climate crisis. Gwen’s legacy lives on, inspiring those who knew her and readers of her work. She is remembered as a tireless warrior who fought for a better, healthier world.