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As the Women Lay Dreaming
Donald S Murray
[trim]“A searing poetic meditation on stoicism and loss.” Mariella Frostrup, BBC Radio 4 Open Book[/trim]
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The Walrus Mutterer
Mandy Haggith
[trim]“A gripping, haunting and, at times, visceral novel… Lyrical and poetic prose, the author has created a convincing and entirely believable world… One of the best books I have read so far this year.” Penny Ingham, Historical Novels Review (Editors’ Choice)[/trim]
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Goblin
Ever Dundas
[trim]“Terrific … moving. It is a celebration of freakery … a meditation on trauma and loss and abandonment … which, somehow, is never bleak. Goblin brims throughout with a kind of reckless joy.” Peter Ross, Guardian[/trim]
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Looking for Evelyn
Maggie Ritchie
[trim]"A deliciously provocative mix of exotic locations, sexual scandal and the end of colonialism." Lesley McDowell, The National[/trim]
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2020
Kenneth Steven
[trim]“An important book that should be read by everyone… A gripping and compelling narrative.” Undiscovered Scotland[/trim]
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The Hormone Factory
Saskia Goldschmidt
[trim]'The candid tongue of Motke's narration fires up this fast-paced novel, making him a character who won't soon be forgotten.' - The Skinny[/trim]
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The Last Tour of Archie Forbes
Victoria Hendry
[trim]'This is empathy of outstanding quality. Taking us inside Archie's war-ravaged mind, Victoria Hendry, with fine and often acerbic scrutiny, shows how our society responds to the traumatised service personnel of our overseas conflicts.' - Margaret Elphinstone[/trim]
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The Land Agent
J. David Simons
[trim]'An historical novel big on romance and contemporary relevance.' - Michael Goldfarb[/trim]
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The Last Treasure Hunt
Jane Alexander
[trim]'The Last Treasure Hunt quickly asserts itself as something unique ...a masterclass on what happens when empathy is absent. [Jane Alexander's] debut novel marks the arrival of an important new voice.' - Gutter[/trim]
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Paris Kiss
Maggie Ritchie
[trim]'An intense and satisfying story - an insight into the constraints on passionate and talented women in the Parisien art world at the turn of the century. It will haunt you.' - Sara Sheridan[/trim]
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Little Crackers
Beda Higgins
[trim]'These short stories are full of surprising twists and unexpected outcomes. They are rooted in everyday experience, but take the reader on a journey through other peoples lives as seen from their unique viewpoints.' - Matthew Bradby, Queens Nursing Institute[/trim]
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The Liberation of Celia Kahn
J. David Simons
[trim]"Emotive, this is a thought-provoking piece of fictionalised social history." - Alastair Mabbott, The Herald[/trim]
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The Credit Draper
J. David Simons
[trim]'An odyssey of cultural confusion and survival. Full of hope, honour and sadness.' - McKitterick Prize judges[/trim]
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The Four Marys
Jean Rafferty
[trim]'A strong collection of tales ... Rafferty's ability to honestly represent the deep love and passion of motherhood, and also the desires of women, is a testament to her writing.' - Rebecca Dark, We Love This Book[/trim]
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For Faughie’s Sake
Laura Marney
[trim]'Laura Marney writes about strong characters who are utterly believable and all too human. She consistently examines their experiences, relationships and foibles with insight, compassion and a rollicking, earthy humour, which makes for great reading. If you suffer from giggle incontinence, beware!' - Zoe Strachan[/trim]
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Unfashioned Creatures
Lesley McDowell
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