'Oh my word... fantastic... [The] stories intertwine so beautifully, it's truly amazing. Such a lot of research must have to have been done but so worth it. I can't recommend this book enough.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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.
Readers adore The Mapmaker's Daughter:'Loved this... the characters were brilliant and the storyline was amazing, wonderfully written and descriptive, could not put it down.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book has it all: history, intrigue, suspense, mystery, and a gripping narrative that kept me engaged from beginning to end.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved this book!... Great characters and story that intertwined. Highly recommended.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A joy to read... I loved the characters and the way the plot of both times weaved and intwined... Excellent.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Fascinating! I would recommend this book to all lovers of historical fiction without hesitation.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'You must forever watch your back, ' I spoke the words clearly, though he could not hear me. 'Come what may, I shall avenge my brother's death.'
Now: When Sarah's summoned by her godmother to remote Norfolk, she doesn't want to go. Crossing the bridges where the two rivers meet, said to be haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a large Tudor house looms in front of her. And Sarah's instantly reminded her of the summer when she last visited. The summer she would like to forget. Which left her unable to ever move forward... Can a person ever recover from the loss of a sibling?
1571: Anne Howard, newly-made countess of Arundel, has also lost a sibling. And been dragged from the relative safety of her home in remote Norfolk to London, by her overbearing, manipulative, new father-in-law Thomas Howard; the very person she suspects of killing her beloved only brother. The Howards have greater secrets than this though. Secrets that will lead Anne to a tragedy that will echo down the ages...
When Sarah finds a mysterious book of poems in a hidden chamber of her godmother's house, she is drawn into Anne's story. Perhaps the mystery will take her mind off her own loss? But - as the flood waters begin to rise under the bridges - is Sarah laying ghosts to rest, or bringing truths to the surface that should stay beneath?
A completely haunting, gripping historical novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, and Diane Setterfield's Once Upon a River.
Readers love Clare Marchant:'I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!' Bestselling author, Louise Douglas
'A haunting tale of one woman's struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly... Gripped me from the first page and refused to let go.' Bestselling author, Jenni Keer
'{:: }A page turning historical novel that kept me guessing until the very end.' Bestselling author, Rachel Burton
'I absolutely loved this book... Historical fiction at its best. I loved the two strong women bound by place and history. I read [it] in two sittings, it was hard to put down!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wow!!! I was totally hooked from the very first page... A real page turner!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A wonderful timeslip novel, that reminds me of Barbara Erskine... Highly recommended.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Captivating... [A] gripping story of courage, resilience, history, triumph, discovery and hard-fought freedom. I highly recommend it!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wonderful!... A totally absorbing tale, I read it in a day... I absolutely loved it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Amazing and fascinating... So atmospheric... So many brilliant twists, and breath-holding moments, I really struggled to put down this fantastic book!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An amazing read!... The ending was perfection!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely loved this book... I've been in a reading rut recently and this book reignited my love and I finished the whole thing in snatched moments in one day... I loved it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Totally gripping and atmospheric. This hypnotic timeslip about witches is compulsive reading. Breathtaking and beautifully written... Will stay with the reader long after the last page.' Bestselling author of The Witch's Tree, Elena Collins
Now: When Adrianna arrives at the small, run-down cottage, near the sea in rural Norfolk, she can't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Here she can forget her life in the city, and the problems she's left behind there, at least for a while.
But - like Adrianna herself - the cottage holds secrets. And when Adrianna finds a mysterious bundle of notes hidden under a floorboard, she can't shake the idea that they've been waiting for her. Especially when - in the rambling, overgrown garden - she then finds a strangely-carved stone, drawing her into a centuries-old mystery...
1646: Between her work as the village midwife and the medicines she sells from her cottage, Ursula has no need for a man. But this ideal leaves her unprotected in a world where just one accusation of witchcraft can mean certain death. So when she catches the eye of a powerful new local doctor, she must use every part of her cunning, or risk becoming his prisoner...
Can the two women - their paths bound by place and history - each find the keys to their own destiny?
Utterly gripping timeslip historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Witch's Tree, The Essex Serpent and Weyward.
Bestselling authors love The House of the Witch:
'I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!' Louise Douglas
'A haunting tale of one woman's struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly. The House of the Witch gripped me from the first page and refused to let go.' Jenni Keer
'Totally gripping and atmospheric. This hypnotic timeslip about witches is compulsive reading. Breathtaking and beautifully written... Will stay with the reader long after the last page.' Bestselling author of The Witch's Tree, Elena Collins
Now: When Adrianna arrives at the small, run-down cottage, near the sea in rural Norfolk, she can't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Here she can forget her life in the city, and the problems she's left behind there, at least for a while.
But - like Adrianna herself - the cottage holds secrets. And when Adrianna finds a mysterious bundle of notes hidden under a floorboard, she can't shake the idea that they've been waiting for her. Especially when - in the rambling, overgrown garden - she then finds a strangely-carved stone, drawing her into a centuries-old mystery...
1646: Between her work as the village midwife and the medicines she sells from her cottage, Ursula has no need for a man. But this ideal leaves her unprotected in a world where just one accusation of witchcraft can mean certain death. So when she catches the eye of a powerful new local doctor, she must use every part of her cunning, or risk becoming his prisoner...
Can the two women - their paths bound by place and history - each find the keys to their own destiny?
Utterly gripping timeslip historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Witch's Tree, The Essex Serpent and Weyward.
Bestselling authors love The House of the Witch:
'I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!' Louise Douglas
'A haunting tale of one woman's struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly. The House of the Witch gripped me from the first page and refused to let go.' Jenni Keer
'You must forever watch your back, ' I spoke the words clearly, though he could not hear me. 'Come what may, I shall avenge my brother's death.'
Now: When Sarah's summoned by her godmother to remote Norfolk, she doesn't want to go. Crossing the bridges where the two rivers meet, said to be haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a large Tudor house looms in front of her. And Sarah's instantly reminded her of the summer when she last visited. The summer she would like to forget. Which left her unable to ever move forward... Can a person ever recover from the loss of a sibling?
1571: Anne Howard, newly-made countess of Arundel, has also lost a sibling. And been dragged from the relative safety of her home in remote Norfolk to London, by her overbearing, manipulative, new father-in-law Thomas Howard; the very person she suspects of killing her beloved only brother. The Howards have greater secrets than this though. Secrets that will lead Anne to a tragedy that will echo down the ages...
When Sarah finds a mysterious book of poems in a hidden chamber of her godmother's house, she is drawn into Anne's story. Perhaps the mystery will take her mind off her own loss? But - as the flood waters begin to rise under the bridges - is Sarah laying ghosts to rest, or bringing truths to the surface that should stay beneath?
A completely haunting, gripping historical novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, and Diane Setterfield's Once Upon a River.
Readers love Clare Marchant:'I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!' Bestselling author, Louise Douglas
'A haunting tale of one woman's struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly... Gripped me from the first page and refused to let go.' Bestselling author, Jenni Keer
'{:: }A page turning historical novel that kept me guessing until the very end.' Bestselling author, Rachel Burton
'I absolutely loved this book... Historical fiction at its best. I loved the two strong women bound by place and history. I read [it] in two sittings, it was hard to put down!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wow!!! I was totally hooked from the very first page... A real page turner!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A wonderful timeslip novel, that reminds me of Barbara Erskine... Highly recommended.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Captivating... [A] gripping story of courage, resilience, history, triumph, discovery and hard-fought freedom. I highly recommend it!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wonderful!... A totally absorbing tale, I read it in a day... I absolutely loved it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Amazing and fascinating... So atmospheric... So many brilliant twists, and breath-holding moments, I really struggled to put down this fantastic book!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An amazing read!... The ending was perfection!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely loved this book... I've been in a reading rut recently and this book reignited my love and I finished the whole thing in snatched moments in one day... I loved it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1538
New bride Eleanor impresses her husband by growing saffron, a spice more valuable than gold. His reputation in Henry VIII's court soars - but fame and fortune come at a price, for the king's favor will not last forever...
2019
When Amber discovers an ancient book in her grandfather's home at Saffron Hall, the contents reveal a dark secret from the past. As she investigates, so unravels a forgotten tragic story and a truth that lies much closer to home than she could have imagined...
An enchanting historical novel about love and hope in dangerous times, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir.
'Emotional and intense, this is a page-turning story of secrets that echo through time' Rachel Hore, author of The Love Child
'A rich and vivid historical story, this is one of those rare books that is totally engrossing. I loved it' Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten Sister
'The past and present is skilfully entwined in this captivating and emotional debut' Heidi Swain, author of The Secret Seaside Escape
'Emotive, immersive and compelling, a beautiful story that captures the heart' Liz Fenwick, author of The Path to the Sea
'This pulled me in and didn't let me go: a page-turner with such historical depth and tender touch that it enchanted my heart. I adored it.' Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop
'Intriguing and fascinating, a real insight into a turbulent time in England's history' Kathleen McGurl, author of The Secret of the Chateau
'An intensely gripping, emotional read, that kept me turning the pages until the early hours of the morning. An atmospheric story sure to please all fans of timeslip novels!' Christina Courtenay, author of Echoes of the Runes
'A beautifully written story which pulls you in and whisks you away to another time.' Rosie Hendry, author of the East End Angels series
A perilous mission. An unforgivable betrayal. A secret lost in time...
1584: Elizabeth I rules England. But a dangerous plot is brewing in court, and Mary Queen of Scots will stop at nothing to take her cousin's throne.
There's only one thing standing in her way: Tom, the queen's trusted apothecary, who makes the perfect silent spy...
2021: Travelling the globe in her campervan, Mathilde has never belonged anywhere. So when she receives news of an inheritance, she is shocked to discover she has a family in England.
Just like Mathilde, the medieval hall she inherits conceals secrets, and she quickly makes a haunting discovery. Can she unravel the truth about what happened there all those years ago? And will she finally find a place to call home?
Enchanting and gripping, The Queen's Spy effortlessly merges past with present in an unforgettable tale of love, courage and betrayal - perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes.
Readers love The Queen's Spy:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Every so often you come across a book that you know will never leave you. This is one of those books... will stay with me for a long time to come and is most certainly one of my favourites.' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I adored [this]... had me hooked from the first page and when I wasn't reading it, I found myself thinking about it... A truly wonderful read, it is my favourite book of the year!' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Where to start! I loved this book so much - I couldn't put it down but was loathe to finish it.' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Utterly beautiful, a real page turner! I took this book camping with me and was so grateful that it was on my kindle paperwhite because I couldn't put it down and ended up reading it until almost 3am!' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant, I loved it!... If I could give it more than five stars I would!' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was one I couldn't put down. I read it in a day... it's left me wanting more.' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow!.... Simply stunning! I was absolutely hooked right from the beginning!' Reader review
'You must forever watch your back, ' I spoke the words clearly, though he could not hear me. 'Come what may, I shall avenge my brother's death.'
Now: When Sarah's summoned by her godmother to remote Norfolk, she doesn't want to go. Crossing the bridges where the two rivers meet, said to be haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a large Tudor house looms in front of her. And Sarah's instantly reminded her of the summer when she last visited. The summer she would like to forget. Which left her unable to ever move forward... Can a person ever recover from the loss of a sibling?
1571: Anne Howard, newly-made countess of Arundel, has also lost a sibling. And been dragged from the relative safety of her home in remote Norfolk to London, by her overbearing, manipulative, new father-in-law Thomas Howard; the very person she suspects of killing her beloved only brother. The Howards have greater secrets than this though. Secrets that will lead Anne to a tragedy that will echo down the ages...
When Sarah finds a mysterious book of poems in a hidden chamber of her godmother's house, she is drawn into Anne's story. Perhaps the mystery will take her mind off her own loss? But - as the flood waters begin to rise under the bridges - is Sarah laying ghosts to rest, or bringing truths to the surface that should stay beneath?
A completely haunting, gripping historical novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, and Diane Setterfield's Once Upon a River.
Readers love Clare Marchant:'I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!' Bestselling author, Louise Douglas
'A haunting tale of one woman's struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly... Gripped me from the first page and refused to let go.' Bestselling author, Jenni Keer
'{:: }A page turning historical novel that kept me guessing until the very end.' Bestselling author, Rachel Burton
'I absolutely loved this book... Historical fiction at its best. I loved the two strong women bound by place and history. I read [it] in two sittings, it was hard to put down!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wow!!! I was totally hooked from the very first page... A real page turner!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A wonderful timeslip novel, that reminds me of Barbara Erskine... Highly recommended.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Captivating... [A] gripping story of courage, resilience, history, triumph, discovery and hard-fought freedom. I highly recommend it!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wonderful!... A totally absorbing tale, I read it in a day... I absolutely loved it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Amazing and fascinating... So atmospheric... So many brilliant twists, and breath-holding moments, I really struggled to put down this fantastic book!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An amazing read!... The ending was perfection!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely loved this book... I've been in a reading rut recently and this book reignited my love and I finished the whole thing in snatched moments in one day... I loved it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐