Sarah Rayner crafts narratives that bravely explore profound human experiences, including grief, infertility, and mental health challenges. Her writing is characterized by a deep well of empathy and keen insight, drawing readers into the complexities of her characters' lives. Rayner's distinctive voice offers a compelling and thoughtful examination of the emotional landscape.
Researcher Phineas Fox has agreed to help track down his neighbour's cousin, who has disappeared without trace, leaving a single clue to her whereabouts: an obscure 1940s portrait of an alleged murderess. What exactly happened back in 1941 - and what is the connection with Arabella's disappearance?
A warm, supportive little book to help ease worry and panic
Focusing on the impact of anxiety, this book offers support for those overwhelmed by panic and worry. It provides strategies and insights to help readers understand and manage their anxiety, emphasizing that they are not alone in their struggles. Through practical advice, it aims to foster a healthier relationship with anxiety, enabling individuals to reclaim control over their lives.
The mesmerising new psychological thriller from the acclaimed author of The Death Chamber
When Michael Flint is asked to investigate a reputedly haunted house, he is intrigued. Leo Rosendale's childhood was blighted by a macabre tragedy in the grim Deadlight Hall – twin girls vanished, their fate never discovered. What took place there, one long-ago midnight? Michael and his fiancee Nell are unprepared for the shocking truth...
A warm, supportive little book to help ease worry and panic by international bestselling author Sarah Rayner. Drawing on her own experience of anxiety disorder and recovery, Sarah explores this common and often distressing condition with candor, humor and compassion. 'Simple, lucid advice' Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to be Alive
Having undertaken an assignment at Cresacre Abbey School, researcher Phineas Fox discovers that curious legends about the school's past still linger, including the fate of a group of nuns who disappeared 200 years before. What happened to them? And who is the mysterious Ginevra, the shadowy figure whose true identity has never been known?
An emotional novel about friendship and loss from the bestselling author of One Moment, One Morning and The Two Week Wait
What if the thing you most longed for was resting on a two week wait?
Sometimes, one moment is all it takes...The Brighton to London line. The 07:44 train. Carriages packed with commuters. A woman applies her make-up. Another occupies her time observing the people around her. A husband and wife share an affectionate gesture. Further along, a woman flicks through a glossy magazine. Then, abruptly, everything changes: a man has a heart attack, and can't be resuscitated; the train is stopped, an ambulance called. For at least three passengers on the 07:44 on that particular morning, life will never be the same again. Lou witnesses the man's final moments. Anna and Lou share a cab when they realise the train is going nowhere fast. Anna is Karen's best friend. And Karen? Karen's husband is the man who dies. Telling the story of the week following that fateful train journey, One Moment, One Morning is a stunning novel about love and loss, about family and – above all – friendship. A stark reminder that, sometimes, one moment is all it takes, it also reminds us that somehow, and despite everything, life can and does go on.
Chloe, a vibrant and ambitious feature writer, dreams of starting her own magazine. Her professional aspirations take a turn when she meets James, her potential new boss, igniting a complicated attraction that challenges her resolve to keep business and pleasure separate. As she navigates this enticing yet risky relationship, Chloe must confront her ambitions and desires.