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Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris
Parris, a comedian, writer and founding member of the critically acclaimed comedy group Austentatious, continues the story of Charlotte Lucas (of Pride and Prejudice fame) after she chooses security over romance and marries Mr Collins. But, as her best friend Lizzie Bennet argues, is there more in store for her than a life of duty?
What to read next
The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan
Mirren Sutherland never expected an old book discovered in her great-aunt’s attic to change her life. But when she’s asked to find a rare and valuable book hidden somewhere in a crumbling Highland estate, she sets off to help save the home from financial ruin. Trapped in the castle by a snowstorm alongside Jamie, the young laird, and rival book hunter Theo, Mirren must follow a series of clues to uncover the truth about the house – and the priceless book hidden within it. A cosy and uplifting festive mystery filled with romance, secrets and Christmas magic.
So, I Met This Guy... by Alexandra Potter
Stolen life savings, a con man on the run and a wild chase across Europe – So, I Met This Guy… isn’t your typical romance. Maggie Fletcher is left with nothing after her fiancé, Theo, disappears, but an encounter with journalist Flick starts a journey of self-discovery and new friendship.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
A magical library that offers endless chances to live different versions of your life is the thought-provoking setting of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library. This story – with echoes of It’s A Wonderful Life – is full of heart and wisdom.
No Friend To This House by Natalie Haynes
A handsome adventurer falls in love with a princess, daughter of a brutal king... No Friend To This House might sound like an enemies-to-lovers romance but it's in fact a rich retelling of the story of Jason and his quest for the golden fleece from the perspective of the women involved, including his betrothed, Medea. Based on the classic tragedy by Euripides, Natalie Haynes’ Medea is complex and vengeful, but also deserving of sympathy.
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
From prickly former teacher Olive Kitteridge to gentle writerLucy Barton, American authorElizabeth Strout is best known for her memorable and enduring characters. Her recent novel Tell Me Everything brings together both Lucy and Olive, along with Bob Burgess from another of her books, as they spend a slow autumn in a Maine coastal tow-n. It's a wonderful novel, full of her usual spellbinding mix of humour and insight.
Swept Away by Beth O'Leary
After a flirty night at the pub that ends in a One-night stand, Lexi wakes up on a houseboat ready to say goodbye to Zeke and never see him again. Except that the boat has become unmoored during the night and is now drifting out to sea... What starts as a simple flirtation turns into a fight for survival that neither of them expected Swept Away is a fresh, funny love story that's as thrilling as it is romantic.
The Best Of Everything by Kit De Waal
Heartwarming stories about community and friendship are what we all need right now and the latest novel from Kit de Waal really delivers. A beautiful tale of kindness and found family, The Best Of Everything follows Paulette, an auxiliary nurse who discovers the man of her dreams isn’t who she thought he was. Trying to recover from a broken heart, she finds hope in her friendship with a seventysomething neighbour and his young grandson.
The Woman In Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
A luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva is the setting of the latest gripping locked-room murder mystery from Ruth Ware, The Woman In Suite 11. It's a sequel to The Woman In Cabin 10 now a Netflix film starring Keira Knightley and follows travel journalist Lo Blacklock as her all-expenses trip to Switzerland turns into a nightmare when a billionaire's wife asks for help to escape her husband and a dead body is found in the room next door.
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz
The mysterious poisoning of an author, a South of France setting and an editor determined to get to the truth: Marble Hall Murders, the latest novel from Anthony Horowitz, is another fiendishly clever read.
The Elopement by Gill Hornby
This rich and romantic novel is inspired by the world of Jane Austen. Set in 1820, Mary Dorothea Knatchbull lives under the strict care of her widowed father, Sir Edward, until he remarries and she is welcomed into the lively Knight family. As Mary blossoms into a young woman, she forms a deep bond with one Mr Knight in particular. Their love seems perfectly matched, and they expect no opposition. Yet not everyone is pleased, and soon Mary must face difficult choices about duty, family and following her heart.
The Lost Passenger by Frances Quinn
The author of The Smallest Man and That Bonesetter Woman has done it again with another gripping historical drama, this time set in the 1920s. Elinor’s wealthy in-laws treat her terribly and after she survives the sinking of the Titanic, she takes her young son and assumes the identity of one of the deceased passengers in order to escape.
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
Boston in the late 1990s is the setting of this story of a young woman reeling from her mother’s death, who finds herself caught up in love triangle.
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
On a rainy night, author Grady Green is on the phone to his wife, Abby, when her car suddenly veers off the road. Rushing to the scene, he finds the car with the driver’s door open and her phone still inside – but Abby has vanished without a trace. This dark and twisty thriller will keep you glued to the page.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
The author of The Nightingale returns with an emotional read about the unacknowledged role of women in the US army during the Vietnam War. Young nurse Frankie follows her brother to war and is posted to a field hospital, where the heat is exhausting and heartbreak happens daily.
Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter
The former TV presenter's sixth novel is a moving story about female friendship. Picking up from where her novels Paper Aeroplanes and Goose left off, it follows Renee and Flo as they both find themselves back home in Guernsey, navigating jobs, love and losses.
Deadline by Steph McGovern
A busy newsroom, a presenter on the edge... no, this isn’t Steph McGovern’s memoir but her debut thriller, Deadline. The story follows reporter Rose on the biggest day of her career. As she prepares to interview one of the most powerful men in the country live on TV, she learns through a hacked earpiece that her child has been kidnapped and she must do exactly what the hijacker says.
The Last Days Of Kira Mullan by Nicci French
Another smart psychological thriller from the husband and wife writing team, this is a twisty story about a supposed suicide that looks more like murder, but it’s also a profound exploration of mental health, gaslighting and paranoia.
The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
This evocative historical novel, which begins in 1486 in Venice, follows a family of famous Murano beadmakers through the centuries to the present day, taking in feuds, friendships and female resilience.
What A Way To Go by Bella Mackie
The author of How To Kill Your Family has created another fantastic cast of truly awful characters in this entertaining murder mystery. It’s the 60thbirthday of Anthony Wistern, CEO of Wismere Holdings, and his wife have organised a party to end all parties to celebrate - only problem is, he’s dead…
The Surf House by Lucy Clarke
After being mugged in Marrakesh, Bea finds sanctuary at a coastal retreat on the Moroccan coast run by Marnie and her boyfriend. But when she finds out that a woman went missing there a year ago, Bea realises it isn't quite the paradise she thought...
Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries by Kate Mosse
This love letter to the women from history who deserve to be celebrated and better-known is an inspiring, fascinating read.
Day One by Abigail Dean
The author of Girl A returns with a thoughtful yet gripping drama that focuses on the aftermath of a school shooting in a small Lake District community. As the town tries to understand what happened, questions are raised and some begin to believe the whole thing was a hoax.
Into the Storm by Cecelia Ahern
After having to give CPR to a teenage boy with critical injuries after a hit-and-run, GP Enya falls apart. She leaves her husband, her son and everything she knows to start a new life in remote rural Ireland. But the peace she seeks isn't to be found until she confronts her past and the choices she's made in this thoughtful read from the author of PS I Love You.
