'A mistress of wry observation and scalding wit ... The Pillow Book retains its fresh, authentic appeal more than 1,000 years after its inception' Japan TimesWritten by the court gentlewoman Sei Shonagon as a journal for her own amusement, The Pillow Book is one of the greatest works of Japanese literature. A fascinating exploration of life amongst the nobility at the height of the idyllic Heian period, it describes the exquisite pleasures of a confined world in which poetry, love, fashion and whim dominated. From brief reflections to longer, lyrical tales, Shonagon moves elegantly across themes including nature, society and her own flirtations and frustrations, to provide a witty, unique insight into a woman's life at court in classical Japan.Translated with an introduction by Meredith McKinney Read more

In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…Reverend Shackleford was at a loss. He’d truly believed that in marrying his eldest daughter Grace to an extremely wealthy peer of the realm, his problems would be over. But as the Reverend was now beginning to realise, it wasn’t sufficient to have a wealthy Duke in the family if the daughter he was trying to marry off had the manners of a stable hand. And to Reverend Shackleford’s knowledge, his second eldest daughter Temperance’s version of modest reserve was making sure to kick a miscreant in the shins rather than his ballocks. Put simply, Temperance was the exact opposite of her name and a harpy to boot. In fact the Reverend very much feared that unless he could find someone to teach her at the very least how to hold her temper, he would be stuck with her forever. But as he was always telling his curate, the Almighty works in mysterious ways. Indeed, Reverend Shackleford believed his prayers were finally answered when he found the very person to take Temperance in hand.Lady Gertrude Fotheringale was genteel, discreet and suitably impoverished. Or so he thought…Adam Colbourne, the eighth Earl of Ravenstone had no intention of taking a wife. As a boy he’d witnessed the cold, impersonal, not to mention loveless, nature of his parents’ union. Marriage he concluded, was not anything he wished to experience. And the scheming matchmaking mothers of each Season’s crop of debutantes in no way gave him any reason to change his mind. That was until a chance meeting with a foul mouthed raven-haired termagant, who in the space of one night turned his world entirely upside down…Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humor and a little bit of steam.Praise for the Shackleford Sisters:‘Very funny, kept laughing out loud when reading them.’‘Such an entertaining series, full of laughter and delightfully quirky characters.’‘Terrific series, very funny.’‘Thoroughly enjoyed this series, love the humour.’‘There is constant action and so much funny banter, I couldn’t help laughing.’‘These were wonderful. Lots of fun and great love stories.’ Read more

Expand your journaling with this five-year memory book journal, a tactile version of the bestselling One Line a Day memory book. Jot down ideas or highlights one page for every day and compare your entries to the same date in years past in this notebook. This small handsome book features a rich oatmeal-colored, canvas cloth case, striking metallic page edges, and a ribbon page marker and one line for every day. • An excellent gift for graduates, adventurers, dreamers, and anyone embarking on a new phase of life • Capture your memories and ideas and reflect on past entries • A clean, modern, and sophisticated multi-year journal Journal keepers who use One Line A Day, Floral One Line a Day, or Modern One Line a Day will love this journal• Fans of journaling • Recent graduates• New parents • Scrapbook and diary keepers Read more

Jilted at the altar, she never expected to fall into the arms of his billionaire brother.EmilyThis was never the fairytale. Marrying Daniel Bennett isn’t about love—it’s a business arrangement meant to save my father’s hotel empire.But when Daniel bails six weeks before our wedding, he leaves me at a table full of his family and my dignity hanging by a thread.Then his hot, aloof, older brother Andrew, steps in and makes an unexpected offer.AndrewWhen my younger brother Daniel decides he’s done with this engagement, I know someone has to step up.If the Bennett’s are to have a stake in Riviera, it means keeping Emily in the family. The solution is clear, even if it’s unexpected: I’ll take his place.This isn’t about emotions, or any romantic notion of saving her—I’ve spent years clawing my way to the top, and I won’t let a billion-dollar opportunity slip because of my brother’s irresponsibility.At least, that’s what I tell myself—until I see the fire in Emily’s eyes, the way she won’t back down, even under the weight of her family’s future.Now, every decision feels like it’s laced with more than business.But if I let my guard down, could I really risk everything—for her?Billionaire / Arranged marriage / Office Romance / Passionate Romance. Read NOW! Read more

The first complete new translation for 25 years of the acknowledged masterpiece of Japanese literature. Lady Murasaki's great 11th century novel is a beautifully crafted story of love, betrayal and death at the Imperial Court. At the core of this epic is Prince Genji, the son of an emperor, whose passionate character, love affairs and shifting political fortunes, offer an equisite glimpse of the golden age of Japan. Royal Tyler's superb new translation is scrupulously true to the Japanese original but appeals immeadiately to the modern reader. This edition also includes notes, glossaries, character lists and a chronology to enable the reader to appreciate the richness of this classic of world literature. Read more

Don’t lose your head over office politics…The horrors of the modern workplace meet actual horror in a fiendishly entertaining short story from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones.When the lights go out and the slideshow begins, middle manager Jennifer has a disturbing vision: a headless colleague right across the boardroom table. Is it a trick of the light, or a vision of the future? She tries to brush it off and salvage the afternoon—but when her ex unexpectedly drops off her son at the office after school, suddenly her whole world takes an alarming turn.Stephen Graham Jones’s The Indigo Room is part of The Shivers, a collection of haunting stories that reveal the otherworldly terrors all around us. Once you know, there’s no going back. Read or listen to each story in one unsettling sitting. Read more

GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2015The irresistibly collectible box set of all 80 Little Black Classics In celebration of Penguin's 80th birthday, this box set of the 80 books in the Little Black Classics series showcases the many wonderful and varied writers in Penguin Black Classics. From India to Greece, Denmark to Iran, and not forgetting Britain, this assortment of books will transport readers back in time to the furthest corners of the globe. With a choice of fiction, poetry, essays and maxims, by the likes of Chekhov, Balzac, Ovid, Austen, Sappho and Dante, it won't be difficult to find a book to suit your mood. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of the Penguin Classics list - from drama to poetry, from fiction to history, with books taken from around the world and across numerous centuries The beautifully collectible box set of all 80 Little Black Classic titles, ordered by the numbers on the spines Read more

When a different kind of justice is needed - swift, effective, and personal - a new type of avenger must take action. Edited and with an introduction by Lee Child, a new collection of stories which reveals the shocking consequences when men and women take the law into their own hands.Vengeance features new stories by bestselling crime writers including Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, and Karin Slaughter, as well as some of today's brightest rising talents. The heroes in these stories include a cop who's seen too much, a woman who has been pushed too far, or just an ordinary person doing what the law will not. Some call them vigilantes, others claim they are just another brand of criminal... Read more

‘Moving and vital’ i NEWS‘A beautiful book’ EVENING STANDARD‘Deserves to be read by as wide an audience as possible’ DAILY MIRRORHow do we give a voice to those who so often remain unheard? Will You Read This, Please? is a frank and impactful collection of twelve stories written in conjunction with our best British writers, including Tracy Chevalier and Clare Mackintosh, based on the lived experience of people who have faced mental illness in the UK.Edited by Sunday Times bestselling author Joanna Cannon, the stories told here are powerful, resonant and heart-breaking. This is a ground-breaking and unforgettable collection, shining a light on the stigma and isolation of living with mental illness, while also showing the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Read more

Cuckoos on the MerseyIn the shadows of Merseyside, a relentless battle rages for the soul of the city’s most vulnerable. Cuckoos on the Mersey plunges readers into the harrowing world of child protection teams and the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit (PVPU) of Merseyside Police. At the heart of the chaos is Leo, a sixteen-year-old ensnared by a violent organized crime group, struggling to escape the clutches of his ketamine addiction.When social services visit Angela, a neighbor in crisis, the situation spirals out of control. Deceptively quiet, her home hides a terrifying secret. Upon forcing entry, the workers discover Angela incapacitated on her settee, leading to an urgent police investigation that unearths a sinister criminal network exploiting the weak.As witnesses begin to disappear or fall silent, time becomes the enemy in a high-stakes race against a ruthless gang that will stop at nothing to protect their operations. With Leo’s fate hanging in the balance, and the lives of innocents on the line, the social services and the PVPU must navigate a treacherous landscape of manipulation, fear, and betrayal.Will they manage to dismantle the network of exploitation before it claims more victims? Cuckoos on the Mersey is a gripping and addictive thriller that lays bare the dark realities of cuckooing and the desperate fight for justice. Prepare for an electrifying start to a series that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!Cuckooing is exploitation carried out by criminal gangs who take over the homes of vulnerable people to use as a base for their activities. Addicts, the elderly, the disabled and the young are targeted and threatened with violence to force them to comply.‘This is a great opening to a new series. A thrilling and addictive read…⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘So addictive and unputdownable! Absolutely fantastic!... a real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Am totally addicted to this author… gripping- it is very hard to put down!… awesome!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘My heart was pounding… I definitely felt the evil from page one until the end.. a fast-paced, believable and heartbreaking- reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hit it out of the park with, possibly, his best yet… had my head spinning from beginning to end with its brilliant twists and turns.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Truly shocking and fantasticly real… If you like rollercoasters, strap yourself in, because you're in for a wild ride full of twists and turns… amazing!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Don’t let him under your skin. He’ll destroy you.Don’t fight him. He’ll win.Run. Never let him find you.I thought I was safe here, but I’m not. I’ve stayed too long. Now Genevieve is dead, and the police are on their way. It’s time for me to go.I must stick to the plan – the one I made the day I arrived in this city. My bag is packed. It always is. I will destroy every shred of evidence of my existence. The police must never find me. If they do, so will he. I made a mistake, and someone had to die. But I’m the one who has truly lost her life.I need to make a choice. If I keep running, I’ll never stop. If I go back, I'll never escape again. How many lives can one person ruin?A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for Close Your Eyes“Gripping, page-turning, twisty and original.” Compulsive Readers Blog“I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!” Jera’s Jamboree Blog“A masterpiece of crime drama.” The Fallen Librarian “Rachel Abbott’s Close Your Eyes is a nail-biting and heart-pounding thriller.” Bookish Jottings“Intense and claustrophobic” Handwritten Girl“A truly clever story, utterly engaging and full of suspense. “ Rambling Mads blog “A riveting crime read.” Cheryl M-M’s book blog “I was completely blown away by this book.” Gemma Roman BlogPraise for Rachel Abbott“Psychological crime writing at its very best.” Kate Rhodes “What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start.” Cara Hunter“An unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down.” Caroline Mitchell “Captivating! Sinister! Twisty!” Angela Marsons“Clever, creepy and compelling.” Sharon Bolton “Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading” Harriet Tyce Read more

I never thought I’d find myself married to the man whose heart I once shattered.But here I am—my high school crush turned boss, Alex Carter.After my father's scandal brands me as untouchable, I’m desperate for a way out. Enter Alex, offering me a lifeline: a new job and a new surname through a marriage of convenience.It seems like the perfect solution for both of us to escape the shadows of our past.Until I fall for him. Hard.The lines between fake and real become blurred. Especially when I start to share more than his last name.The way he looks at me, makes me believe in second chances, and for the first time since everything fell apart, I feel a flicker of hope.Just when I think that this time, it’s for real, a face from the past shows up, threatening the new life Alex and I have created.Suddenly, everything is in jeopardy. My marriage, the trust we’ve built, and my revived career are all hanging by a thread.Can we fight for what we have, or will the past tear us apart once more?A billionaire, Marriage of convenience, second chance spicy romance. Read NOW! Read more

In the quiet country village of Little Melham, secrets abound.A girl lies close to death in a dark, deserted lane.A shadowy figure hides in the trees, watching and waiting.For Ellie Saunders, the truth about the girl’s accident could destroy everything. She too was out that night, but if she reveals where she was and why, her family will be torn apart. She is living on a knife-edge, knowing her every move is being observed.But Ellie isn’t the only one in that small community with reason to lie, and her sister Leo’s quest for the truth reveals a terrible secret that has been hidden for years.Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas has recently moved to Little Melham, and his every instinct tells him that what happened on the back road of the village was more than a tragic accident. Why was a young girl out alone so late at night? Where was she going? Who was she running from?Only one person knows the whole story. And that person will protect the truth, no matter what the cost.The Back Road is an electrifying thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for The Back Road:'There are red herrings galore in this well scripted plot and even when you think you have the story sussed, Abbott throws a spanner into the works … a refreshingly original read.' - Crime Fiction Lover blog'Not only is it tightly plotted, with intricate twists and turns, the writing is also of the highest standard.' - What am I reading blogThis is a tightly written psychological thriller.' - Amazon top 500 reviewer Read more

One dark secret. One act of revenge. Tasha Joseph mysteriously vanished at the age of six, the night her mother Caroline‘s car veered off the road into a ditch. Caroline died instantly, but police attending the scene of the accident could find no trace of the little girl who had been sitting quietly on the back seat.Six years later, Tasha’s bereft father has remarried and has started to build a new life with Emma and their beautiful baby son, Ollie. And then one day a stranger walks into their home and into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis.Emma’s life no longer feels secure. Does she know the truth about what really happened to Tasha and Caroline all those years ago? Why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby?But when a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Soon a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core.They say you should never trust a stranger. Maybe they’re right. A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for Stranger Child‘Holds you hostage and is hard to put down until the end.' – Confessions of a reader‘Rachel Abbott will keep you guessing long into the night and just as you think you’ve figured it out – think again!’ – Suspense Magazine'Just when you think you’ve got it sussed, you’ll find yourself screeching in frustration at your foolishness.’ - Crime Fiction Lover‘I loved this book! What I loved the most about this book was the plot. There are a few 'curve balls' in this story, which definitely kept me on my toes. I really could not put this down.’ - Debra's Book Cafe‘An edgy thriller takes us to some very dark places; places where children and motherhood are not sacred. The reader can sink into the story straight away and is soon dumped into the disturbing world of crime and cruelty. The author’s use of the characters is brilliant; children, especially the younger ones, seem to ratchet up the emotional investment bringing more and more tension.’ - Goodreads reviewer‘Set against the opposing realities of harsh, crime-ridden gangs and cosy, well-off, Middle-England families, Abbott seamlessly weaves three separate narratives together into one barn-stormer of a thriller. ...a well-rounded, and fulfilling novel, that still manages to keep you guessing right to the very end.’ - If These Books Could Talk, blog Praise for Rachel Abbott 'Pure genius: A masterclass in the perfect thriller!’ – Love Books ‘I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn’t put it down for hours. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page’ - Crime Book Club ‘Rachel Abbott is a master of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Her stories are not tied up with a pretty bow at the end.’ - Goodreads reviewer ‘Abbott creates a tangled web of deception, secrets, and red herrings.’ – Booklist Read more

A man is dead.The killer is a woman.What secrets lie beneath the surface - so dark that a man has to die?Women are rarely cold blooded killers. But when famous philanthropist Hugo Fletcher is found dead, there is no doubt in anybody's mind that the killer is a woman. And it is clear from the precision of the planning that this was no crime of passion.It was an execution.The victim was revered the world over for his charitable work with trafficked Eastern European prostitutes, and as at least one of these girls is missing, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is certain that there has to be a connection. But nothing is as it appears on the surface.As each horrific secret in a complex web of lies is exposed, Tom Douglas begins to realise that this is much more than a simple murder case. But nothing prepares him for the truth, and he finds himself faced with a terrible dilemma: whether to punish the guilty, or protect the innocent.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any orderAn Amazon Number One BestsellerWhat people say about Only the Innocent"Abbott carefully constructed a world of mystery, depravity, sex, violence, manipulation and intrigue on so many different levels that I can honestly say you truly have to read until the last page to understand and appreciate the complexity of the story." Karen DeLabar:Writing on the Rocks "Excellent and intriguing start which had me hooked from the first page." S Wilton"A brilliantly written storyline that's hard to put down, I highly recommend this book and the author." Janet Clark Read more

GET **FIVE** CRIME MYSTERIES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.PRAISE FOR THE DETECTIVE MIKE NASH MYSTERIES:‘Don’t read it on a bus — you’ll miss your stop!’ Scarborough Evening News⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent clues along the gripping storyline.’ Susan⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Recommend if you enjoy a really good murder mystery.’ TH&W⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters with a challenging storyline — good plot and great police procedural read.’ G.D. KnealeThese Yorkshire-set gripping crime mysteries are perfect for fans of J.R. Ellis, L.J. Ross, Angela Marsons, J.D. Kirk, Helen H. Durrant, Joy Ellis or Peter Robinson.IN THIS FIVE-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 6: ALONE WITH A KILLERJo is visiting her sister Vanda in her isolated Yorkshire home, but she arrives to find the cottage deserted. Is Vanda’s husband behind her disappearance — or was she abducted by The Cremator, a sadistic serial killer who burns his victims alive?BOOK 7: BLOOD DIAMONDA garage mechanic is found tied up and bludgeoned to death and Detective Nash discovers a link to an unidentified skeleton found years ago in Helmsdale woodland. What’s the connection between this current wave of violence and a consignment of blood diamonds that was shipped to London in 1986?BOOK 8: DEAD & GONEDean Wilson’s sister Linda vanished four years ago, around the same time as millions of pounds of investors’ money disappeared from the company she worked for. As events escalate, Detective Nash finds himself running several murder investigations. But can he stop the killing?BOOK 9: HIDE & SEEKDetective Nash stops a thuggish attack on a young landscape painter in Madrid. Was it connected with her father’s murder? The artist flees to England to seeks Nash’s protection. But can he keep her safe out on these isolated Yorkshire Moors?BOOK 10: RUNNING SCAREDThe Helmsdale force is facing a violent turf war between rival drugs gangs.Soon they have to cope with three murders, including the shooting of a police officer on a routine call. Now it’s personal. Then a batch of deliberately contaminated heroin hits the streets, and the chaos begins . .THE DETECTIVETalented Detective Mike Nash was a rising star in the Met. After a brush with a particularly sadistic serial killer, Nash turns down the chance of promotion and heads back to his native Yorkshire. He hopes that returning to his roots will bring peace of mind. However, although the pace of life seems gentler, the crimes prove no less horrific. His skills are tested to the limit by a series of violent crimes that threaten to ruin his plans for a more relaxed lifestyle. Nor is his secret ambition to settle down made any easier by his one weakness, a seemingly unquenchable thirst for female company. That is, until . . . ?Don’t miss out on this acclaimed series of unputdownable mysteries! YOU GET ALL FIVE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION.THE DI MIKE NASH MURDER MYSTERY SERIESBook 1: WHAT LIES BENEATHBook 2: VANISH WITHOUT TRACEBook 3: PLAYING WITH FIREBook 4: KILLING CHRISTMASBook 5: SLASH KILLERBook 6: ALONE WITH A KILLERBook 7: BLOOD DIAMONDBook 8: DEAD & GONEBook 9: HIDE & SEEKBook 10: RUNNING SCAREDBook 11: THE BLEEDING HEART KILLERBook 12: CHAIN REACTIONBook 13: CUT-THROATBook 14: BURIAL GROUNDSBook 15: SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET Read more

Travel writing mattersExplore the world through this beautiful collection of the finest travel writing published in British media in the 21st century - as judged by some of the most respected travel writers in the world: Levison Wood, Monisha Rajesh, Jessica Vincent and Simon WillmoreThe world has changed, but our desire to explore new places remains as strong as ever. The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century includes 30 outstanding travel stories published in British media over the last two decades, as chosen by some of the top names in travel writing today. Through travel's most talented storytellers, you'll face adversity along the Congo's raging River Lulua, make new friends aboard Iraq's night train, and embark on life-changing pilgrimages from India to Saudi Arabia.This book is an ode to travel and all that it offers, but it's also a celebration of a genre that brings the world closer to us. At its best, travel writing encourages empathy and inspires change. Join our award-winning writers in marvelling at the power and beauty of travel, and let them inspire you to fall in love with the world all over again. Read more

Every instinct told her to run… Natalie Grey is living a nightmare. She has discovered a disturbing website link on her new partner’s computer and fears he has a dark side, and even darker intentions. When her husband died in a hit and run accident, Ed had seemed like a safe harbour. Now where can she turn?Concerned for the safety of her fifteen-year-old daughter Scarlett, she moves them both to a new home beyond his reach, unaware that the apartment holds secrets of its own. Left alone during the long days of the school holiday, Scarlett investigates strange sounds coming from the other side of the wall, never anticipating the danger that awaits her there.Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas’s investigation into the apparent suicide of a teenage girl draws him ever closer to Natalie and Scarlett. But will he be too late to protect them from the danger they face, or from the truths that will tear their lives apart?Will they ever feel safe again?A gripping psychological thriller from multi-million copy best-seller Rachel Abbott.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for The Sixth Window‘The tension that built throughout this book simply blew me away .’ - Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream ‘The Sixth Window is a masterclass in tension from the queen of the genre. It is a scarily believable, tense and compelling thriller and it’s impossible to ration yourself to a few pages at a time.’ – Goodreads reviewer'Masterly and compelling. I couldn’t put it down until its heart-stopping conclusion.’ – Robert Bryndza, author of Girl in the Ice ‘I am in awe of Rachel Abbott’s plotting! The Sixth Window is Abbott at her best. ’ - Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner Praise for Rachel Abbott 'A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller.' – Red Magazine'This fast-paced thriller will have you racing through to its shocking conclusion.' - Closer'Almost unbearably tense, with a killer twist.' - Good Housekeeping Read more

For one weekend every July, thousands of readers descend on the historic English town of Harrogate, Yorkshire in pursuit of mysteries, mischief and murder. In Murder in Harrogate, ten of the world's best known crime and thriller writers come together in honour of the world's largest festival of crime writing, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.From a missing person case inspired by Agatha Christie's infamous disappearance at the Old Swan Hotel to a murdered Macbeth to a vicious parkrun assault, these razor sharp stories are a testament to the festival's rich history, stretching over two decades.Curated and edited by former festival chair and award-winning author Vaseem Khan, contributors include Ann Cleeves, Mark Billingham, M.W. Craven, Elly Griffiths, Abir Mukherjee, Clare Mackintosh, Steve Cavanagh, Janice Hallett, Vaseem Khan, and Ruth Ware. Read more

Unleash the dark and delirious with this electrifying anthology of folk horror from some of Britain's most iconic working-class voices: A.K. Blakemore, Daniel Draper, Emma Glass, Mark Colbourne, Mark Stafford, Hollie Starling, Jenn Ashworth, Natasha Carthew, Salena Godden and Tom Benn.A phonograph cylinder that plays on a loop for eternity, casting out ghostly spectres of violence; a centuries-old stew made of dismembered body parts; a bigoted woman working at an ossuary, the bones she watches over her only remaining friends; three siblings who set out to scatter their fathers’ ashes, a man none of them could stand; and a hag stone sat in the pocket of a witch.Uncanny and unsettling, wild and wyrd, the ten stories in this collection showcase the best of folk horror. Set in and around England, they celebrate working-class culture and history, and, sharp as a guillotine blade, reveal the real monsters that stalk our green and pleasant land. Read more