Avon The Collector’s Daughter Paul Gill

From the author of The Secret Wife, a gripping journey through decades and across continents, of love, devastating loss and courage against all odds • 1918 • With the country they once ruled turned against them, the future of Russia's imperial family hangs in the balance. When middle daughter Maria Romanova captivates two of the guards, it will lead to a fateful choice between right and wrong • Fifty-five years later • Val rushes to her father's side when she hears of his troubling end-of-life confession: 'I didn't want to kill her.' As she unravels the secrets behind her mother's disappearance when she was twelve years old, she finds herself caught up in one of the world's greatest mysteries

The world is at war. And time is running out… • London, 1940. Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming • When Arthur disappears, Nell is desperate to find him. But her search will lead her into far darker places than she ever imagined… • New York, Present Day. When Ellie discovers a beautiful watch that had once belonged to a grandmother she never knew, she becomes determined to find out what happened to her. But as she pieces together the fragments of her grandmother’s life, she begins to wonder if the past is better left forgotten… • A powerful and unforgettable tale of fierce love, impossible choices and a moment that changes the world forever, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Suzanne Kelman

The stunning new story of love and secrets from the Number One bestselling author of The Forgotten Village • Can one promise change the fate of two women decades apart? • Scotland, 1940 • War rages across Europe, but Invermoray House is at peace - until the night of Constance's 21st birthday, when she's the only person to see a Spitfire crash into the loch. Rescuing the pilot and vowing to keep him hidden, Constance finds herself torn between duty to her family and keeping a promise that could cost her everything • 2020 • Kate arrives in the Highlands to turn Invermoray into a luxury B&B, only to find that the estate is more troubled than she'd imagined. But when Kate discovers the house has a dark history, with Constance's name struck from its records, she knows she can't leave until the mystery is solved… • A sweeping tale of love and secrets, perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley

Her child is missing. And she’d do anything to find her… • Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn’t go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who’ll look – begging for help to find her daughter • One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help • As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy’s life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy’s daughter. In fact, there’s no record of a child at all • But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy’s missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth? • The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena

Is murder in the blood? • In a sleepy Devon village, a woman is taken from the streets. Local vet Jenny is horrified. This kind of thing doesn’t happen here • But it’s not the first time she’s been so close to a crime scene. The daughter of a prolific serial killer, she’s spent her whole life running from who she really is • And the crime is harrowingly similar to those her father committed all those years ago… • But she’s not her father’s daughter • Is she?

Could a rediscovered map show her the way? • Present day: When thirty-six-year-old Robyn Willoughby discovers an exquisite yet blood-stained Tudor map in her father's antique map shop, desperate for a distraction from her problems, she decides to investigate. But as Robyn delves into the mystery, she finds herself caught up in a centuries-old secret - one that will change her life forever • 1569: Forced to flee Holland to escape persecution, twenty-year-old Freida Ortelius uses her mapmaking skills to start anew in London. Soon her rare talent catches the eye of Queen Elizabeth, who demands Freida's help in fighting the Spanish threat. Freida must now embark on a deadly mission, the consequences of which will echo down the ages… • A sweeping and heartbreaking read, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes

What would you do if your husband framed you for murder? • Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband • Now she’s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband – the man who framed her • Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her? • Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined – and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life…

Знакомьтесь: это Джен. Стюардесса. Мама взрослой дочери. Вечно незамужняя женщина • Возраст: пятьдесят (ох) • Количество детей: одна • Количество мужей: ноль (но вообще, тут всё сложно) • Количество неудавшихся первых свиданий за последний месяц: столько, что и вспоминать страшно • Количество билетов на романтическую поездку, шанс отправиться в которую выпадает раз в жизни: два • Количество оставшихся до отъезда дней, за которые она должна успеть найти своего единственного: всё меньше • Трогательный и смешной роман о вторых шансах, доказывающий, что любви все возрасты покорны. Поклонники Кристен Бейли, Софи Кинселлы и Джилл Манселл будут в восторге с первой же страницы • Книга на английском языке • Meet Jen. Flight attendant. Mum to a grown-up daughter

Don’t miss the third adrenaline-filled, action-adventure in the Joe Mason series! • When Joe Mason agrees to transport a priceless gold basin to its new owner, the ex-MI5 operative arrives only to find the recipient dead – brutally murdered in cold blood. To catch the killer, Mason must uncover the relic’s secrets • But he’s not the only one with an interest. The Guild of Night, a dangerous and vengeful cult, is determined to bring the Church to its knees – and the basin holds the power to do just that • In a frantic cat-and-mouse chase across the country, Mason battles to unravel the conspiracy before devastating power falls into the wrong hands • For the Guild of Night will protect itself at all costs, and its members have secrets they are willing to kill for… • But, in Mason, have they met their match? • Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this high-octane action-adventure thriller

Christmas has arrived in Cumbria, and wedding bells are ringing • But an ice-cold killer is waiting in the fells… • As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, DI James Walker receives a phone call that puts paid to his Christmas break. During the wedding of the year at a lakeside hotel, the bride’s sister has vanished • When Rachel left the wedding breakfast before her speech, newly-wed Libby was furious. But as the night went on with no sign of her maid-of-honour, Libby started to realise something was very, very wrong… • Before the wedding night is out, the lake is being searched for a body • Something old, something new. One guest is a killer. The question is: who? • The most chilling crime thriller you’ll read this winter, perfect for fans of Catherine Cooper’s The Chalet and Simon McCleave’s The Snowdonia Killings – and anyone who prefers their mince pies with a side of murder

Three sisters torn apart by war. Can fighting for peace bring them together again? • December 1941: Evacuated from the threat of German bombs, sisters Amelie and Mireille have grown up under the storm clouds of war • Now they have joined the fight against Hitler, with Amelie training as a nurse to save wounded soldiers, and Mireille enlisted to help the Air Force wage war in the skies over Europe • But as each sister fights for peace, they are still haunted by the memory of their missing sister who was snatched away from them at the beginning of the war • As Mireille is recruited for a special forces role behind enemy lines in France, she puts her life on the line for the Allies. But could she also finally have a chance of reuniting her sisters, once the war is over? • A heart-breaking tale of the bond between sisters and the courage of women in wartime

Berlin, 1938: It’s the height of summer, and Germany is on the brink of war. When fledgling reporter Georgie Young is posted to Berlin, alongside fellow Londoner Max Spender, she knows they are entering the eye of the storm • Arriving to a city swathed in red flags and crawling with Nazis, Georgie feels helpless, witnessing innocent people being torn from their homes. As tensions rise, she realises she and Max have to act – even if it means putting their lives on the line • But when she digs deeper, Georgie begins to uncover the unspeakable truth about Hitler’s Germany – and the pair are pulled into a world darker than she could ever have imagined… • From the bestselling author of The German Midwife comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed