2 minute read
Fiction
MYSTERY
PRE-ORDER: Publishes 22nd October
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Master Wycliffe’s Summons: The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon Mel Starr One of Master John Wycliffe’s scholars is found dead after a thunderstorm. Was he stuck by lightning, or was there something more sinister to his death? Scholar Richard Sabyn, a particularly obnoxious fellow, was believed to have been struck by lightning. However, Master Wycliffe believes otherwise and calls upon Sir Hugh de Singleton for help. Sir Hugh shares Wycliffe’s suspicions and launches a private investigation, learning that it might indeed be possible to make it look as though a man has died from a lightning strike. But who would go to all that effort, and why? When fellow scholar Simon Duby dies, it raises even more questions and suspicions. What is the connection between the two men? Sir Hugh believes a bronze pot, a bucket of urine, and a small quantity of charcoal and brimstone may hold the key to understanding the deaths. During a bleak 1375, can he survive the insidious plague and several attempts on his life as he continues his quest for truth?
Under the Texas Mistletoe: A Trio of Christmas Historical Romance Novellas Karen Witemeyer In this 3-in-1 novella collection, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer presents the new story A Texas Christmas Carol, in which a town’s wealthy, Scrooge-like bachelor finds his world invaded by a woman set on earning his donation for helping the local poor, and by the penetrating questions of three mysterious visitors. It also includes two other stories: An Archer Family Christmas (first time in print) and previously published Gift of the Heart. Sprinkled throughout the collection, you’ll find a hope-filled Christmas devotion, Witemeyer holiday recipes, and fun facts about nineteenth-century Christmas celebrations!
ROMANCE
CONTEMPORARY Christmas at Hope Hall: (Book Three)
Pam Rhodes The march towards the end of the year sees Hope Hall once again buzzing with activity. The lead up to the Harvest Festival sees a stray dog causing a nuisance, and tensions rise between two old schoolmates. The drama only increases as Christmas approaches, and the panto rehearsals featuring the jocular ‘Can’t Sing Singers’ get into full swing. But the hustle and bustle of the drama in the community stems from the deeper personal stories. Loneliness, loss and hurt impact the lives of many of the local residents. But where there is community, there is friendship, companionship, love and, most of all, hope.
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