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Ewa Jozefkowicz

Ewa Jozefkowicz‘s SHYLA’S WOOD WIDE WEB beautifully illustrated by Gillian Flint, the second title in The Woodland Explorers Club series for readers aged 5-7 following BENJI’S EMERALD KING, was published by Zephyr/Head of Zeus on 7 November. Inspired by Forest School, this is a magical new series in which a group of friends solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods.

“With magic, mystery, forest school fun, a whole natural world to explore, and the added bonus of outdoor activities to try out, youngsters will be pulling on their wellies and heading for the great outdoors!”  Lancaster Guardian

 

Catherine Hanley

Catherine Hanley’s new book, LIONESSHEART: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet, is published by The History Press on 27 March 2025. 

“This is an engaging, exciting and hugely enjoyable book that cleverly brings to light the multiplicity of challenges, restrictions and opportunities that faced royal women in the medieval period, moments without power but also, with careful judgement, occasions to exert power.” Jonathan Phillips, author of THE LIFE AND LEGEND OF THE SULTAN SALADIN 

“An educational, absorbing and accessible narrative full of historical detail, always keeping the women at the forefront of the story. Superb.” Annie Whitehead, author of WOMEN OF POWER IN ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND

“Hanley weaves a gripping tale of a little-known English princess who led an extraordinary life. Joanna’s tale is one of drama, and Hanley expertly brings her to the forefront, trying to find Joanna’s own thoughts and agency in a life directed by the men around her.” Gemma Hollman, author of THE QUEEN AND THE MISTRESS

Congratulations to Catherine Hanley on 1217: The Battles that Saved Britain, published by Osprey, being shortlisted for the Military History Matters 2025 Book of the Year Award.

 

Jane Corry I DIED ON A TUESDAY

Jane Corry‘s  ninth novel, I DIED ON A TUESDAY, was published by Penguin on 20 June 2024.   One day.  Three stories.  Who do you believe?

Jane Corry is a seven times Sunday Times Top Ten paperback fiction bestseller.  Congratulations to Jane on I DIED ON A TUESDAY spending four weeks on the Globe and Mail’s paperback fiction bestseller list in Canada in January/February 2025 reaching #2.

“A gripping and emotional thriller about dark family secrets coming back to haunt you. I loved it!” Claire Douglas
“A clever, twisty story of unravelling secrets, with a huge heart at its core. A joy for crime lovers.” Andrea Mara
“Jane Corry has done it again. A page-turning, intricately woven plot full of colourful characters that was too hard to put down.” Heidi Perks
“This story about long-buried secrets captivated me from the very first page to the absolutely explosive ending.” Ashley Tate

Sandy Taylor RETURN TO THE IRISH BOARDING HOUSE

 Sandy Taylor’s ninth novel, RETURN TO THE IRISH BOARDING HOUSE, was published by Bookouture on 13 May 2024.

“This gut-wrenching story is phenomenal. Heartbreaking… Bringing you to tears, and then bringing a smile to your face and joy to your heart… Completely unputdownable.” Page Turners, 5 star review

Congratulations to Sandy on THE IRISH BOARDING HOUSE, the prequel to RETURN TO THE IRISH BOARDING HOUSE, reaching #30 in the UK Kindle Top 100 and #31 in the US Kindle Top 100 on the same day.