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The Ninth Stone The Ninth Stone by Kylie Fitzpatrick

This book combines a classic detective story with a supernatural twist.  Set in 1864 two women attempt to solve two gruesome murders and the mystery of some missing jewels.  Request a copy here.

 

We Had It So Good We Had It So Good by Linda Grant

Stephen, a middle aged man living in north London, goes through a midlife crisis as he realises he is living the one life he thought he never would.  Haunted by the memories of his wild and alternative youth, Stephen questions how he came to live such a humdrum life in a north London suburb.  As he reminisces about old times, he begins to wonder if it is too late to change and become the man he has always wanted to be.  Request a copy here.  

The Spider's House The Spider’s House

Anna is thrilled when she and her husband decide to move to a country cottage in Dorset.  But when Anna discovers that an infamous child killer used to live in their little cottage, she becomes obsessed with finding out the truth about the murderess.  Unfortunately for Anna somebody wants the truth to remain buried.  As Anna continues her investigation, she soon finds her life and the life of her husband in great danger.  Request a copy here.

Last Rites Last Rites by Shaun Hutson

For Peter Mason life has not been easy.  His wife has left him, his daughter is dead and a group of teenagers recently attacked him and left him for dead.  Disheartened with London life, Peter decides to take a job at a prestigious boarding school in the countryside. However, Peter soon realises that all is not well at Langley Hill.  His predecessor mysteriously disappeared and Peter is beginning to wonder will he be next?  Request a copy here.

The Friday Night Knitting Club The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

This is a light hearted story about a group of women and their loves, lives and most importantly their love of knitting.  Request a copy here.

Lovers and Newcomers Lovers and Newcomers by Rosie Thomas

This book tells the story of six friends who lived a fast and exciting life together in the sixties.  Now in their sixties they reunite, reminisce about the past and try unsuccessfully to resurrect their youth.  Request a copy here.

The Winter of Frankie Machine The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow

Frankie is a retired hit man living a peaceful life on the San Diego waterfront.  Life is good and Frankie wants it to stay that way. But when his past comes back to haunt him, Frankie is forced out of retirement and back in to the clutches of the life he worked so hard to escape.  Request a copy here.

100 Countries 5000 Ideas 100 Countries 5000 Ideas - National Geographic

With this book you can explore the world from your armchair or use it to plan a trip around the world.  Request a copy here.

The 100 Best Swimming Drills The 100 Best Swimming Drills by Blythe Lucero

This book can help you get the best from your swimming.  Request a copy here.