Liverpool 1940. When war comes to Britain Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity t..

Liverpool 1939. Olivia Campbell appears to have the perfect life. However behind closed doors she li..

No turkey. No fruit to make a decent pudding. No money for presents. Your children away from home; y..

1936. Polly's guardian angel has to work overtime when her large family is forced to move from the c..

Liverpool 1917. When Irish seaman Michael Gallagher docks in Liverpool after years of fighting with ..

Halloween 1861. A special train with two carriages steams across the Lake District at night on its w..

The main aim of detective stories is to entertain but the best cast a light on human behaviour and d..

First published in 1944 Fell Murder sees E.C.R. Lorac at the height of her considerable powers as a ..

Hull 1852. Matty has been the mother to her three younger sisters since their mother’s death ten y..

Will Christmas bring an unexpected reunion? Frances O'Leary has always dreamed of being a dancer. Bu..

Busy mum of twins Liv is looking forward to a week at the Beach Hut in Devon even if she feels that ..

London 1818. MP Sir Roger Mellanby attends a performance of Macbeth at Covent Garden featuring Hanna..

Simmy Brown had hoped that her autumn would be less frantic than usual to give her a chance to enjoy..

The Welsh Borders 1069. When Ashdyke Manor is attacked Lady Christen is forced to witness her husban..

Italy 1933. Fresh from her exploits in Berlin British photographer Elena Standish is chosen for a se..