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France, 1926. In the wake of murder and tragedy, Lord Unsworth and his family flee to the French Riviera in a desperate attempt to escape the ensuing scandal and find a few months of peace and solitude. But their hopes are soon dashed when Fanny joins a community of writers, artists, and anarchists, and Arthur unwittingly becomes entangled in a plot to catch an elusive international jewel thief.

His character shaped by loss and guilt, Darcy will never permit a woman to possess his heart. But Miss Elizabeth Bennet — from just the sort of society he despises — and who despises him in return, fills his thoughts. As a moth to the flame, he cannot stay away. Elizabeth Bennet scorns the proud and arrogant Mr. Darcy. Admittedly, he is handsome; but like all of his kind, he thinks females below him; merely helpless creatures needing protection from themselves and all around them.

Following on from Peas, Carrots and an Aston Martin, once again, Eric Sibley and his family navigate their way through the trials and tribulations of everyday life. With the edition of some wonderful new faces, get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind of uninspiring leeks, troublesome chickens, inappropriate plumbers, and various sinister interlopers, and they are all hell-bent on turning Eric’s life upside down.

Mr. Darcy does not believe in love at first sight. So why does the brief sight of a laughing young woman in a London park disturb his thoughts and dreams? Why can’t he stop searching for her, risking embarrassment from his family? When he does find her, he is aghast at the dreadful behaviour of her family. He dare not get involved. Elizabeth Bennet doesn’t believe in love at first sight, either. She is determined to better herself, be able to support herself if her circumstances require it. Then she finds an old, dusty diary hidden in her uncle’s library.

A mysterious suitor. Dashing Mr Darcy. A secret stalker poised to snatch Elizabeth Bennet from both. Torn between her secret correspondent and Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth must decide if courtship and marriage are even in her future. She does not have time to wait, for Mr Bennet is gravely ill, and it is up to her to save the family from poverty - even if it means accepting a position as a governess. A position that brings an unexpected cloud of danger. But Mr. Darcy has a secret of his own.

Long ago, he found his soulmate — and lost her. Now it appears he has another life. Another chance. Another name. He is Fitzwilliam Darcy. He will not lose her again. At night, Elizabeth Bennet relives the nightmare of her soulmate's embrace as he couldn't save them. Why does she remember? Who, or what, draws them together?

Ensnared in compromise; Elizabeth Bennet receives four offers of marriage. Not one is welcome. She could wish her life somewhat less eventful. Tall, dark, and impossibly handsome, Darcy strides into every drama where someone needs help or assistance. But why, in heaven’s name, did he have to embroil himself this time?

Elizabeth Bennet is touring the Peak District with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner. Little do they know that as they make their way to Pemberley, fate has other plans for them. When Elizabeth arrives, she finds herself admiring the lake when a wet Mr. Darcy, having been knocked in the water by a sheep, stumbles across her. But the chaos isn't over yet, as Elizabeth is holding in her laughter, a sheep knocks her into the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner arrive just in time to see Elizabeth being fished from the lake by Mr. Darcy, leaving them both embarrassed and forcing them to marry.

Follow the adventures and mishaps of Eric and Suzi Sibley in this charmingly heartwarming, poignant, and hilarious series that sees them tackle the ups and downs of adult life. Full of quirky characters and crazy mishaps, you will not be disappointed with award-winning author Hannah Lynn's delightful series.

Following straight on from the climactic events of Peas, Carrots and a Red Feather Boa, Eric Sibley faces a completely new landscape. As he struggles to come to terms with his new situation, he finds support and help in some of the most unlikely places. With the family dynamics constantly shifting and dramatically altered, Eric must try and rebuild a life for all of them. In the face of overwhelming odds, he is determined to turn chaos into order.

In this collection of five soothing bedtime stories, craftspeople close their doors for the night. An apothecary prepares her last herbal draughts. A mapmaker charts one final coastline. A clockmaker winds the last timepiece in his care. A glassblower shapes twilight into form. A blacksmith lets the forge’s heat fade to memory.

England, 1925. When a strange young woman is found murdered on the grounds of Unsworth Castle, the duke and his family are astounded at first, but quickly become enraged when the police begin asking all sorts of impertinent questions. And when suspicions dare to fall on one of their own, it is up to Mr. Quayle, Lord Unsworth's exceedingly efficient secretary, to find the true culprit and save the House of Unsworth from scandal and ruin.

In a lantern-lit tower above the sea, cartographer Ronan Fairbridge prepares to chart one final coastline—a dreamlike border whispered by starlight and tide. As rain taps softly on the windows and ink flows like moonlight, the last strokes of a lifetime’s map begin to take form. Beside him, his faithful cat Meridian purrs in time with the rhythms of the night. This is no ordinary map—it’s a guide to rest, to healing, to home.

Written in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, WP & Me is a story relevant to our times in the COVID era and beyond. It follows a London family as they go through the ravages of war upon them. Standing in huge shopping queues outside stores, dealing with rationing, changes in the schoolyard or the workplace, travel restrictions, and an unruly media often confusing the population - all this they must cope with, not to mention the sense of fear everywhere.

Eric attempts to find a new vocation in life and a second chance at love, if he isn't too afraid to take it. Yvette's life takes on an interesting development with the return of a familiar face. And Abi undergoes her own trials as she grows into a wonderful young lady. Plus a whole host of other adventures along the way with lots of familiar faces and a few new ones to spice up the mix.

Darcy is on a quest. His mission is to restore the impertinence and joy which used to dance in the fine eyes of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and had captured his heart, although his mind told him not to give in. To achieve his mission, he must find her missing sister. But where, in all the millions of acres —all the farms, hamlets, towns and cities that make England — could she be? Elizabeth Bennet is a gentlewoman. Society rules prevent her joining the search. But why would the arrogant and disdainful Mr. Darcy persist in the task?

When Abi secretly enters Eric and Daisy into a magazine competition, she never expected them to win. Now with the clock ticking and long kept secrets emerging from the past, the pressure is on. Learning to juggle a new relationship and an all or nothing deadline, sees Eric back to his old eccentric ways. But if he doesn’t strike the right balance he could lose more than the competition prize, he could lose his shot at happily ever after…

As the skies burn, the Calamity falls. Gathering their allies, Clara Blackwell and Elliott Craven prepare themselves for the coming showdown. The treacherous road ahead will take them through uncharted territory, back to where it all began - a deadly forest within a young witch’s nightmares - and far beyond. The key to salvation lies buried in her dreams, surrounded by grave danger....

Everyone knows their role in the kingdom of Haulstatt, from the lowest chamber maid to the queen herself. Even the mages magic in approved ways. But twelve-year-old Portia steals for a living, taking from society rather than living within its rules.

Atop a tower during an unnatural winter, Elliott Craven grieves. Unable to turn back time to reverse mistakes, the vampire lord descends down a dark and harrowing path. The broken vampire rules his kingdom with a cold, iron fist that only tightens with the passing year - all too aware that distracted enemies loom in the darkness, ready to wreak their vengeance. Meanwhile, the heartbroken Clara struggles to adjust back to her old life. As the months fly by and her dreams grow in danger, she falls ever deeper into fraught despair.