1914. To the delight of her parents Violet Prideux is set to marry local squire Weston Penruth. But ..

At “The Hollyhocks” old people's home the inhabitants are “waiting for the scythe”. But whil..

When Amy Appleton starts working for Ben a gloomy farmer with a tragic past she tries desperately to..

Jessica McKay moves to Saudi Arabia to be with her new husband Brian and at first it feels like para..

1930 the Isle of Dogs. Young Lily Bright works long hours on a market stall selling furniture and b..

Rose Warrington could not be happier surrounded by her family and friends on her sixtieth birthday. ..

On New Year's Day 1925 Ivy Rose Murphy awakes to find her world changed forever. Her irresponsible D..

Writers shortlisted for the Guardian 4th Estate BAME Short Story Prize read their shortlisted storie..

Abducted from Africa sold in America.A major literary event: a newly published work from the author ..

Sally who married young to escape her appalling childhood is often left to bitterly reflect on the h..

After the death of her mother during childbirth Beth is left to care for her father and two older br..

It is March 1950 and Honey Brown marries the farmer she adores - August Blake Esq. With her mother-i..

1935: As the Depression bites beautiful Lindy Gillan dreams of getting away from her boring life in ..

When Rachel Booker’s father dies deep in debt her mother must harden herself to make ends meet. Mo..

Neighbours Edie Kelsey and Lil Horton have been friends for over 20 years the wives of fishermen in ..