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Nicola Cornick

    August 15, 1965

    This international bestselling author crafts dual-time historical mysteries, fueled by a deep passion for genealogy and local history. Her academic background in history informs her work, lending it an authentic and richly detailed quality. She masterfully weaves together compelling mysteries with evocative portrayals of different eras, making the past come alive for readers.

    Nicola Cornick
    The Phantom Tree
    The Last Rake In London
    House of Shadows
    AND The Unconventional Miss Dane by Francesca Shaw
    The Confessions Of A Duchess
    Claimed by the Laird
    • 2022

      'An enchanting timeslip novel that kept me spellbound' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'Fascinating and captivating' SARAH MORGAN 'Glorious... I adored it' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'This atmospheric novel is such an absorbing read' MY WEEKLY

      The Winter Garden
    • 2021

      The Last Daughter of York

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.9(1258)Add rating

      This engaging and fast-paced novel appeals to fans of dual-timeline historical fiction, particularly those who enjoy the works of Philippa Gregory. The narrative intertwines two timelines, offering a rich exploration of characters and events that shape their lives across different eras. Readers can expect a compelling blend of history and personal stories, making it a captivating choice for those who appreciate intricate plots and well-developed characters.

      The Last Daughter of York
    • 2021

      A secret hidden in the past. A family bound by a dark legacy... 'What a fascinating story. I enjoyed every moment of it. Intriguing and with a lovely time-slippery twist' Barbara Erskine, Sunday Times bestselling author Ever since her sister disappeared eleven years ago, Serena Warren has been running from a ghost, haunted by what she can't remember about that night. When Caitlin's body is discovered, Serena returns to her grandfather's house, nestled beside the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall in Oxfordshire, determined to uncover the truth. But in returning to the place of her childhood summers, Serena stands poised at the brink of a startling discovery - one that will tie her family to a centuries-old secret... Taking readers from the present day to the Wars of the Roses in the 1400s, and with an enthralling mystery at its heart, The Last Daughter is a spellbinding novel about family secrets, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Barbara Erskine and Kate Morton.

      The Last Daughter
    • 2020

      One woman’s secret will shape another’s destiny… 1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme to escape – one with devastating consequences that will echo through the centuries…Present Day: When Lizzie Kingdom is forced to withdraw from the public eye in a blaze of scandal, it seems her life is over. But she’s about to encounter a young man, Johnny Robsart, whose fate will interlace with hers in the most unexpected of ways. For Johnny is certain that Lizzie is linked to a terrible secret dating back to Tudor times. If Lizzie is brave enough to go in search of the truth, then what she discovers will change the course of their lives forever. Moving between the Tudor era and the present day,The Forgotten Sister draws on one of history’s most compelling mysteries.

      The Forgotten Sister
    • 2019

      For fans of Kate Morton and Tracy Rees comes a captivating novel about two women, separated by centuries, whose fates are bound together by one haunting secret.

      The Woman In The Lake
    • 2017

      The Phantom Tree

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.0(98)Add rating

      'There is much to enjoy in a sumptuous novel that slips between present day and 1557.' Sunday Mirror "My name is Mary Seymour and I am the daughter of one queen and the niece of another."

      The Phantom Tree
    • 2016

      One Wicked Sin

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Once the toast of the ton, Lottie Cummings is now notorious for being divorced.

      One Wicked Sin
    • 2016

      The Confessions Of A Duchess

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      When an ancient tax law is invoked requiring all unmarried ladies to either wed or surrender half their wealth, it's not long before the quiet village of Fortune's Folly is overrun by a swarm of fortune-hunting bachelors.

      The Confessions Of A Duchess
    • 2016

      The Last Rake In London

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(12)Add rating

      Under a blaze of chandeliers, in London's most fashionable club, Jack Kestrel is waiting. He hasn't come to enjoy the rich at play, he's there to uphold his family name. But first he has to get past the ice-cool owner: the beautiful Sally Bowes. And Jack wants her to warm his bed...at any price!

      The Last Rake In London
    • 2015

      House of Shadows

      • 476 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      For fans of Barbara Erskine and Kate Morton comes an unforgettable novel about three women and the power one lie can have over history.

      House of Shadows