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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]'Victoria Hendry brings us a novel for our time in which a yawning austerity culture threatens to swallow up even the brave. From front line to food bank, Archie Forbes leads us on a journey through the reality of Bedroom-tax Britain.' - Dr Robin Hill, former editor of Life and Work magazine[/trim]
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The Land Agent
J. David Simons
[trim]'A beautifully-made historical novel. In its fast-moving and accessible storytelling, in its emotional punch, and in its brilliantly-realised evocation of a time and place.' - Booktrust[/trim]
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The Last Treasure Hunt
Jane Alexander
[trim]'A fascinating character, as complex and exasperating as a real person. As he mires himself ever further into controversy, its as gripping as a real treasure hunt. He'll stay with you long after the last clue is solved.' - Mandy Haggith[/trim]
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Paris Kiss
Maggie Ritchie
[trim]'A triumph of a debut novel.' - Daily Mail[/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]'Celia's pain and challenges are sensitively rendered, her passion and stoicism enchanting. A quietly brilliant book.' - Rebecca Isherwood, The Skinny[/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]'In sinuous prose the past shimmers to life through the present. The Four Marys is a tremendous achievement.' - Zoë Wicomb[/trim]
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For Faughie’s Sake
Laura Marney
[trim]'This brilliant sequel [is] hilarious... Blunt, honest and perceptive.' - The Skinny[/trim]
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Unfashioned Creatures
Lesley McDowell
[trim]**** The List[/trim]
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