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  • Liverpool to the Promised Land!
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    Liverpool to the Promised Land!
    Bernard Fredericks

    A young Liverpudlian sets out on a determined quest for a better life in The Promised Land, landing in a small township in southern Ontario, Canada, where he resolutely seeks to fulfil that promise.

    The beginning presents a stark reality. Will he rise to the occasion, or will obstacles thwart his plans?

    He quickly realizes that immediate job opportunities are scarce and that unemployment benefits are unavailable for newcomers, forcing him into a relentless hunt for work.

    At a shoe store, a young female customer glares at him with indignation. ‘My mother asked for pumps,’ she declares angrily. ‘These are running shoes, not high heels!’

    Even as he navigates the challenges of his new life, new acquaintances invite him to a lakeside retreat for a much-needed break. But unexpected dangers arise when friends yell, ‘WATER MOCCASIN!’

    Suddenly, one friend is bleeding. ‘Those crazy bastards punched me!’ he shouts. ‘Let’s take them on!’ another responds. An old white van screeches out of the parking lot, igniting a furious chase.

    He understands that mastering his situation is critical.

    Will this tumultuous journey end in disaster?

    He plunges headlong toward the final scene of this turbulent journey.

    £11.99
  • The Reluctant Hero
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    The Reluctant Hero
    Milson Alan

    Kerry, an eighteen-year-old sixth-form student, attends her Grandad’s funeral and learns something she never expected: he was a war hero.

    At the wake, she is guided to a secret box hidden in the attic. Inside, she finds documents and items that reveal a side of her grandfather’s life she never knew existed. Before settling down to raise a family, he lived a life filled with mystery, courage, and hidden connections.

    He leaves her with a task: to tell his story.

    What Kerry uncovers includes secrets, foreign ties, and truths so extraordinary they seem stranger than fiction.

    £9.99
  • The Miner of Wittenoom
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    The Miner of Wittenoom
    Kesh Douglas

    Based on true events, this powerful story of love, resilience, and the fight for justice unfolds against the backdrop of corporate greed.

    In 1961, Abele and Maria Moretti moved to Wittenoom, Australia, seeking a better life. They soon adapted to the harsh and desolate outback, creating their future and embracing new opportunities. But the mine where Abele worked hid deadly secrets.

    At short notice, the mine stopped operating. Soon after, the Government was determined to close the town the family had come to love.

    In 1992, as Abele’s health declined, the family uncovered the truth and sought justice. Meanwhile, a lawyer for the mining company made a surprising discovery about her family that caused her to rethink her allegiances.

    £11.99
  • Ippenbury – Graveyard of Ambition
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    Ippenbury – Graveyard of Ambition
    Anthony Clifford

    What do we really know about the lives of others?

    The villagers of rural Ippenbury in 1913 puzzle over their new schoolmistress, as Adele reveals very little about herself and almost nothing of her past. Telling her story, using her letters and journals, she recounts the enormous changes in the village during the Great War, including her responses to wounded soldiers recovering in the old mill hospital. She keeps her own life and loves private, but we can follow their twists and turns, even if it is only later that we begin to understand what has driven her reaction to these challenges and the tragic epidemic that followed.

    Her life in Ippenbury may have been her graveyard of ambition, but her story could be true of many others during these turbulent years, or indeed now.

    This provocative and compelling exploration of life, passion, love and ambition may leave you questioning how much we really understand about those around us.

    £10.99
  • Angels Cry Too
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    Angels Cry Too
    Jože Mlinarič

    Angels Cry Too delves into the profound nature of human relationships. Each person is a universe unto themselves, and when two such universes collide, they create a new constellation, an intricate web of shared stories, experiences, and emotions. Every thinking being on this planet carries a history, a personal narrative shaped by the interactions that define us.

    In Angels Cry Too, these interactions are not just exchanges but reflections of our individual journeys. The novel explores how lives intersect, revealing the events and decisions that shape our destinies. While the story is set in the 1970s, its themes are timeless: humans have always been architects of their own fate, choosing paths at life’s crossroads, with each decision carrying its own consequences.

    Inspired by the tragic events of the worst air disaster in aviation history, the 1977 collision of two Boeing 747s on the runway of Los Rodeos Airport in Tenerife, Angels Cry Too is a deeply human story about choices, chance, and the profound connections that shape our lives.

    £9.99
  • Two Little Girls in Blue
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    Two Little Girls in Blue
    Victor E Knight

    In this captivating family saga set in London from the late Victorian era to the early twentieth century, two sisters and two brothers navigate the complexities of love, family, and fortune. The elder siblings, favoured and spoiled since childhood, find themselves grappling with unhappiness and a secret misfortune that haunts the sisters’ lives, while the overlooked younger pair demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity.

    Woven throughout the narrative is the poignant melody of the popular 1897 song, ‘Two Little Girls in Blue,’ whose tragic love story mirrors the events of the novel, with the song’s composer making an appearance. From the bustling family businesses to the atmospheric Horn of Plenty pub in London’s East End, still haunted by the spectre of Jack the Ripper, the novel’s vivid settings come alive, with the pub managed by the author’s own grandparents.

    Narrated by the son-nephew of the two couples, the story takes an unexpected turn when, guided by his friend, the renowned H.G. Wells, he unravels the tragedy that has shaped his family members’ lives.

    £16.99
  • King of Snowland
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    King of Snowland
    Pingxi Huang

    The sixth Dalai Lama, Cangyang Gyatso, was caught between his devotion to religious duty and his longing for love and freedom. Though bound by the rituals of monastic life, his heart yearned for the ordinary joys of the world. Disguising himself and using a pseudonym, he often ventured beyond the Buddhist palace to form friendships and experience life beyond his sacred role.

    His immortal poems, filled with passion and longing, continue to be cherished worldwide. Cangyang Gyatso’s Love Song remains a beloved treasure, echoing through the vast Tibetan regions and beyond.

    This book explores the mysterious customs of the Tibetan people and the tragic fate of Cangyang Gyatso, whose story continues to captivate hearts across generations.

    £7.99
  • Locked Out
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    Locked Out
    Geoffrey Stokes

    Henry Evans, a 19-year-old coal miner working at the Hunter Valley Rothbury Colliery marries a local girl, 18-year-old Wynnie Spencer in September 1928 and takes a loan to purchase a small miner’s cottage located in the village of Rothbury only one block from Wynnie’s parents and directly across the road from the Rothbury colliery gates.

    On the 14th of February 1929, the Northern New South Wales coal mines are given 14 days’ notice to accept new working conditions by the colliery owners.

    The Mineworker’s Federation rejects the colliery owner’s ultimatum, which culminates in the colliery gates being shut and the miners thrown out of work.

    The events that follow throw Henry and Wynnie’s lives into turmoil, coming to a head when, on the 16th of December 1929, an incident takes place that is described as the worst industrial event in Australian history.

    The consequences have catastrophic ramifications for Henry, Wynnie and their extended family members.

    £9.99
  • Urban Life
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    Urban Life
    Yusuf Babatunde

    In the heart of 1970s Uganda, amidst political turmoil and civil strife, General Isaac Malyamungu is driven by revenge against celebrated businessman James Harris. As orders come down from the tyrannical President Idi Amin to eliminate rebel sympathisers, Malyamungu sees a chance to satisfy his vendetta.


    James, a Harvard-educated entrepreneur, finds himself ensnared in the lethal web of conflict as he attempts to protect his beloved wife Susan and their young twins. With enemies closing in and safety becoming a distant dream, the family is forced into a treacherous journey through the foreboding Dambila forest.


    Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, will love and determination be enough to defy the ruthless forces seeking their destruction? As allegiances are tested and the fight for survival intensifies, the line between hunter and hunted blurs in this gripping tale of resilience and sacrifice.


    Join James Harris as he battles not only for the lives of his family but for hope itself in a land steeped in chaos, where betrayal lurks at every turn and survival is the ultimate prize. **“Eliminate All of Them”** is a harrowing exploration of the depths of a man's love against the backdrop of war, pain, and a quest for justice.

    £7.99
  • Atticus Fighter of Rome Series – Death Before Dishonour
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    Atticus Fighter of Rome Series – Death Before Dishonour
    Jonathan Andrews

    The Parthian hordes led by their king Artabanus had invaded the outer reaches of the Roman empire, destroying several Roman outposts along Parthia’s border with Mesopotamia. The Parthian army had laid siege to the great Roman fort at Tadmor.

    Atticus had joined the legions of Rome. He stood a mere inch short of seven feet head to toe, a pure warrior, barely a man at the age of 18. A mountain of muscle and strength second to none.

    General Maximus of the Augusta Legions had witnessed, at first hand, the bravery and fighting skill of Atticus, and with the blessing of the Emperor, Augustus had installed Atticus into the Augusta Legion as first centurion of the first cohort of the Augusta Legion.

    Artabanus had sent envoys to the two client kings of Mesopotamia, inviting them to join forces with him to destroy Rome, which was at its weakest. One of the kings had disguised himself as a merchant and went to Rome to see for himself. Spies and assassins hid amongst the civilian population and were often paid handsomely for their services by the king of Parthia. Atticus would soon be unleashed upon the Parthians. His quest to become Rome’s greatest warrior had begun.

    £10.99
  • Salt and Soil – Beginnings
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    Salt and Soil – Beginnings
    Mark Boulder

    Salt and Soil – Beginnings is a tale of love, set in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars, as two people come together to share their lives, in order to meet the demands and pleasures of their adjoining West Country estates.

    Their story is intertwined with the adventures of their fleet of merchant vessels, extending amongst others to the island of Saint Helena, where an encounter takes place with Napoleon Bonaparte; to Buenos Aires, Argentina, innocently colluding in a rescue attempt of the Emperor; and to the island of Jamaica, bringing about an escape from rioting slaves.

    Cover art by:

    Gabriela Spector (ship).
    Rowland (house).
    From private collection.

    £9.99
  • The Sinking of the Lusitania
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    The Sinking of the Lusitania
    Robert Wright

    The Sinking of the Lusitania is a collection of short stories linked together by the medal of the same name. Some stories have an autobiographical element, some are historically based, and others are purely fictitious.

    The stories span the period from the early 1930s to the year 2025, with settings ranging from central Britain to Poland, Germany, and France. Themes of romance and nostalgia are contrasted with darker elements of corruption and brutality.

    £12.99

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