'A tour-de-force' IRISH TIMES'Riveting and moving' NINA STIBBE'Gripping' THE TIMES'It had me by the throat' EMMA DONOGHUELondon, 1940. As enemy planes fly over the city, twenty-year-old Charlotte Richmond is trying to make the best of things. She has a dull but steady job at the Ministry of Information, a friend to share gin and secrets with, and an attic room of her own. All she has to do is keep her head down. She knows where her father will send her if she makes a nuisance of herself again.But amid the chaos of the Blitz, Charlotte's grip on reality starts slipping. Is someone following her in the blackouts, or is her mind playing tricks on her? In a city where nothing is safe, it's hard to know who to trust - until she meets the boy who feeds the birds . . .'Glorious' RED'A marvel of storytelling' FRANCIS SPUFFORD'Impressive' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A master storyteller' i PAPER
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Jo Baker crafts compelling narratives that delve into intricate human relationships and societal dynamics. Her work is distinguished by its insightful exploration of the human psyche and the formation of identity within varied settings. Baker frequently approaches contemporary themes through historical or unconventional lenses, resulting in a singular literary experience. Her prose is marked by meticulous sentence construction and an atmospheric depth that immerses the reader.







- 2024
- 2023
In an arena of death, it is not what you hope to win - but what you are willing to lose Before she could even rule, war stole Elara's kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the Pit: a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy. Rook, Prince of the Night Demons, hates everything about Elara and the Fae, the ones who abandoned him and his people during the Uprising years ago. Now enslaved to Theron, he's instructed to prepare Elara for the Pit, though the only thing he wants is to see her dead. As the trials become more twisted, with just each other to turn to for comfort, a strange attraction brings them closer together. But looming revelations of the Uprising could shatter everything they thought they knew about themselves and their world. And in such a compassionless place as the Pit, fighting for love may be the hardest challenge yet.
- 2023
Tetra always dreamed of adventure. But when the sea swept her away, the adventure she had once dreamed about soon became a nightmare.
- 2023
Packed with insight and encouragement that lasts all day, each of these 90 uplifting devotions includes powerful prayers, biblical promises, reflection questions, declarations of truth, and practical action steps. No matter your situation, you can face every fear with courage and faith and that the one who created you will never leave you or forsake you.
- 2023
It is 1940 and twenty-year-old Charlotte Richmond watches from her attic window as enemy planes fly over London. Still grieving her beloved brother who never returned from France, she is working hard to keep her own little life ticking over: holding down a dull typist job at the Ministry of Information, sharing gin and confidences with her best friend Elena, and dodging her difficult father. She has good reason to keep her head down and stay out of trouble. She knows what happens when she makes a nuisance of herself. On her way to work she often sees the boy who feeds the birds - a source of unexpected joy amidst the rubble of the Blitz. But every day brings new scenes of devastation, and after yet another heartbreaking loss Charlotte has an uncanny sense of foreboding. Someone is stalking the darkness, targeting her friends. And now he is following her. She no longer knows who to trust. She can't even trust herself. She knows this; her family have told so her often enough. As grief and suspicion consume her, Charlotte's nerves become increasingly frayed, and soon her very freedom is under threat . . . Riveting, astonishing and deeply moving, The Midnight News is the unforgettable new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jo Baker - a breathtaking story of love and war, and a tour de force.
- 2023
Why do the heavenly bodies behave in a contrary fashion to what we are familiar with on earth? Before a wheel can turn, we must ensure rim is joined to axle; before a couple can dance in circle, their hands must be joined. In contrast, the planets circle the sun and the moons circle the planets without any securing mechanism, and so precisely that their movements can be predicted to a millisecond. Again, why is it that, released from the effects of gravity, emollient matter like water or molten lead forms spontaneously into tiny globes, copying the form found in stars, planets and the sun? Are the tides satisfactorily explained by the thesis of gravitational 'pull' of moon and sun? If so, why does modern science have such difficulty reconciling the relative influences of these two bodies? What sort of reality is light, and why is the speed of light fixed and not infinite, at least in space? Answers to these and other questions may be found through recourse to the philosophy of Aristotle. The thinkers of the Enlightenment chose to discard Aristotle's limited natural science. That was understandable. But they chose to discard his philosophy as well. This was unwise, as fresh study of Aristotle's thinking will show.
- 2022
Saving Myself
A Quintessential Guide to Building a Budget, Getting Out of Debt and Living Again After Divorce
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Divorce profoundly impacts all areas of life, regardless of whether the decision to leave was yours. The emotional turmoil and challenges that accompany this transition can be overwhelming, making it essential to navigate the process with care and support. This book offers insights and guidance to help individuals cope with the complexities of divorce, emphasizing the importance of self-care and resilience during this difficult time.
- 2022
This 90-day devotional highlights the eternal truths contained in The Pilgrim's Progress that transcend the allegory into your walk with Jesus. Through these insightful readings, you will be shown the practical help the Holy Spirit provides and how to discern the hindrances of the enemy so you can live a victorious and joyful Christian life.
- 2021
Break in the Chain: Intelligence Ignored
- 264 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The account of an intelligence analyst trying to warn US commands of the impending Easter Offensive 1972.
- 2020
The Rail Atlas of Great Britain and Ireland was first published in 1977 and 2020 will see the release of its new 15th edition, proof indeed that the Atlas is one of the most successful and sought after railway titles ever published
