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Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded splendor. Once a year, when the famous New Year's Eve Ball takes place and guests from all over the world arrive, excitement returns to the vast hallways.

Seventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier, to two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobain, forbidden love in a 16th-century Spanish convent, or an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, All Out tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten.

To survive the Holocaust, a young Jewish woman must pose as a Christian farmer’s wife in this unforgettable novel from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Robson—a story of terror, hope, love, and sacrifice, inspired by true events, that vividly evokes the most perilous days of World War...

A spellbinding time-travel romance set in a mysterious Scottish bookshop, where an occult artifact and a connection across decades intertwine lives in a tale of historical fantasy and love that transcends time, perfect for fans of The Time Traveler’s Wife and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry...

A year after her husband's sudden death, ceramic artist Tilda Fordwells finally moves into the secluded Welsh cottage that was to be their new home. She hopes that the tranquil surroundings will help ease her grief, and lessen her disturbing visions of Mat's death. Instead, the lake in the...

Mistress Gideon is a witch. The locals of Edda's Meadow, if they suspect it of her, say nary a word-Gideon has been good to them, and it's always better to keep on her good side. Just in case. When a foolish young shapeshifter goes against the wishes of her pack, and gets herself very publicly...

Six bestselling and award-winning authors bring to life a breathtaking epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of princesses and peasants, harlots and wives, fanatics and philosophers—six unforgettable women whose paths cross during one of the most tumultuous and...

From an award-winning author, two sisters discover the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother during WWII in this riveting tale of one woman’s secrets lost in the chaos of war—perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Natasha Lester. 1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French...

Liv has been dealing with a lot lately. She and her family have just moved in with her mother's new boyfriend in London, and she's starting over (again) at a new school. But Liv isn't sure that explains her dreams, which have gone from odd to...well, bizarre. Lately her nighttime hours have been filled with talking stone statues, mysterious corridors, and creepy rituals conducted by four boys in a graveyard. The strangest part is that Liv recognizes the boys....

This delightfully grim tale follows Clare, the lonely, undying Usher of souls to the Afterlife, as an unexpected friendship turns his solitary life upside down and takes him on a heartwarming exploration of moving on. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Tim Burton! Clare is the undead fox of...

Lady Lilith Montgomery is the daughter of the sixth Duke of Radnor. She is one of the most beautiful young women in London and engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. She is also a witch. When her father dies, her hapless brother Freddie takes on his title. But it is Lilith, instructed in the art of necromancy, who inherits their father’s role as Head Witch of the Lazarus Coven. And it is Lilith who must face the threat of the Sentinels, a powerful group of sorcerers intent on reclaiming the Elixir from the coven’s guardianship for their own dark purposes.

Nathan Makaryk's epic and daring debut rewrites the Robin Hood legend, giving voice to those history never mentioned and challenging who's really a hero and a villain.... England, 1191. King Richard is half a world away, fighting for God and his own ambition. Back home, his country languishes, bankrupt and on the verge of anarchy. People with power are running unchecked. People without are growing angry. And in Nottingham, one of the largest shires in England, the sheriff seems intent on doing nothing about it.

London’s newest sleuth, Harley Hill, has found a new identity. Where once she was an orphan and a rogue, now she’s a partner in the Silvers & Hill Finding Agency, and her first full case will test her to her limits. When Harley and her partner Cordelia are tasked to find a rare diary belonging to Queen Elizabeth’s closet confident, John Dee, they think it will be a routine case. But before they start their investigation into this ‘Doomsday Diary’ they discover a murder! And worse: the victim was the key to finding this book.

Torn between the beauty and brutality of the new world she has found herself in, Darcy struggles to adapt. Her days are filled with magic, balls and champagne until she is sent to the shore. Accompanied by her younger sister, fake boyfriend and Guards, Darcy is expected to scare off the enemy ships that patrol the island. However, when Darcy loses control and reveals a hint of the true power she hides, Darcy piques the interest of a powerful Torturer. The darker side of the Magician’s world is revealed to Darcy, reigniting her need to keep her sister safe.

“Ingenious . . . Mary B is a tribute not just to [Jane] Austen but to defiant women of any era.”—USA Today The overlooked middle sister in Pride and Prejudice casts off her prim exterior and takes center stage in this fresh retelling of the classic novel. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF...

Amateur sleuths Harley and Cordelia leave their posh London home for the wilds of Scotland where hijinks ensue. As a favour to aunt Maggie, they’ve agreed to help run a murder mystery event in a remote mansion. But when a friendly dog leads Harley to a body, it’s clear Harley has a real murder mystery on her hands. And to make matters worse, a ferocious blizzard keeps them trapped inside. Harley has to uncover the dark secrets of the guests and the mansion’s past if she’s to discover the killer. But what she discovers will rock the Frazier house to its very foundations.

Twenty-three years ago, Maggie D'arcy's family received a call from the Dublin police. Her cousin Erin has been missing for several days. Maggie herself spent weeks in Ireland, trying to track Erin's movements, working beside the police. But it was to no avail: No trace of her was ever found. The experience inspired Maggie to become a cop. Now, back on Long Island, more than 20 years have passed. Maggie is a detective and a divorced mother of a teenager. When the Gardaí call to say that Erin's scarf has been found and another young woman has gone missing, Maggie returns to Ireland.

For the first time ever, super sleuth Harley Hill is due to meet her mysterious parents, but when a young girl sees an interview with Harley on TV about her crime solving skills, Harley is torn. Should she go to America to meet her parents, or stay to help the young girl who appears homeless and desperate in the search for her own missing father? Torn, Harley decides she can manage both. But when she and her business partner, Cordelia Silvers, and their two sleuthing pets, Monty and Max, start their investigations, they soon realize that this is no ordinary missing persons case.

'My favourite debut of the year . . . utterly compelling' LUCY CLARKE 'A twisty read you 100 percent won't be able to put down' COSMOPOLITAN 'Glossy, clever and unsettling' ANDREA MARA 'Nail-biting' MARIE CLAIRE 'Twists and turns a plenty!' RED MAGAZINE 'Totally gripping' RACHEL ABBOTT...

When Harley and her boyfriend, Cole, receive a contract to provide local security for singing sensation, Mitzi Monroe, Harley thinks it’ll be a quick and easy job. Mitzi is visiting a top Notting Hill salon for a style and a photo shoot. But it quickly becomes more complicated when the singer is tragically killed. The singer’s management company have millions of dollars sunk into her career, and need to salvage what they can of their reputation.