Janet Ellis is an author whose background in acting and television informs her compelling narratives. Her writing delves into the complexities of human psychology and intricate relationships, exploring the motivations of her characters with keen insight. Having completed a renowned creative writing course, she crafts stories that resonate with emotional depth and authenticity. Her debut novel marked the beginning of a promising literary career.
A new, darkly compelling novel from the author of the highly-acclaimed The Butcher's Hook. It's the 1970s and in rural Kent nothing much is happening, except a woman has lit a fuse under her marriage and the explosion is coming.
Offering a unique blend of personal storytelling and culinary delights, this book features over sixty recipes alongside reflections and reminiscences from the author's travels in Greece. Accompanied by more than seventy photographs, it immerses readers in the sights, flavors, and experiences of Greek culture. The narrative evokes the aromas of cooking and the beauty of the landscape, creating a sensory escape. Additionally, all profits from sales will be donated to charity, enhancing its meaningful impact.
Facing a potential breakdown, a successful businesswoman embarks on a five-month sabbatical to the tranquil Greek island of Aspros, seeking solace and balance. The journey unfolds through her diaries, revealing whether this escape will restore her equilibrium or lead her to unexpected challenges. The narrative promises an exploration of personal growth and resilience, with all profits donated to charity, enhancing its meaningful impact. Discover the twists and turns of Polly's transformative experience in this compelling tale.
Georgian London. Summer 1763. Anne Jaccob is coming of age, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. When she is taken advantage of by her tutor — a great friend of her father’s — and is set up to marry a squeamish snob named Simeon Onions, she begins to realize just how powerless she is in Georgian society. Anne is watchful, cunning, and bored. Her saviour appears in the form of Fub, the butcher’s boy. Their romance is both a great spur and an excitement. Anne knows she is doomed to a loveless marriage to Onions and she is determined to escape with Fub and be his mistress. But will Fub ultimately be her salvation or damnation? And how far will she go to get what she wants? Dark and sweeping, The Butcher’s Hook is a richly textured debut featuring one of the most memorable characters in fiction.