The Moongate Wish

A faded photograph. An abandoned house. A wartime mystery. . . A mesmerising, moving story of family secrets sweeping across three generations, from wartime London to Ireland to Australia. From the author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House. 'Magnificent! Cleverly woven plots, storylines and heartbreak . . . I loved it' LORNA COOK 'Divine. I relished every single word of this heartrending story, full of love and sacrifice' JENNY ASHCROFT 'A rich, sweeping mystery . . . beautifully written, atmospheric and intriguing' TRACY REES ----- 1939: On the eve of war, young English heiress Grace Grey travels from London to the wilderness of Tasmania. Coaxed out of her shell by the attentions of her Irish neighbour, Daniel - Grace finally learns to live. But when Australian forces are called to the frontline, and Daniel with them, he leaves behind a devastating secret which will forever bind them together. 1975: Artist Willow Hawkins, and her new husband, Ben, can't believe their luck when an anonymous benefactor leaves them a house on the remote Tasmanian coast. Confused and delighted, they set out to unmask Towerhurst's previous owner - unwittingly altering the course of their lives. 2004: Libby Andrews has always been sheltered from the truth behind her father Ben's death. When she travels to London and discovers a faded photograph, a long-buried memory is unlocked, and she begins to follow an investigation that Ben could never complete. But will she realise that some secrets are best left buried . . .? 'A richly layered atmospheric story that transports the reader. I was drawn in from the first page' Jacquie Bloese 'I adored this multi-layered, deeply textured story, set across three timelines and three countries. It kept me up at night to finish to the end of each chapter' Faith Hogan 'THIS multi-generational, cross-continental saga is reminiscent of Lucinda Riley; it has the same sweep and glamour. Twisty, emotional and absorbing' Daily Mail YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE AMANDA GEARD . . . 'I loved The Midnight House. Wonderful storytelling' RACHEL HORE 'A wonderful tale of family secrets, brimming with lush historical detail' HAZEL GAYNOR 'I loved it. An intriguing story with wonderful characters' RACHAEL ENGLISH 'I was pulled in from page one. It's beautiful and I love it' LIZ FENWICK 'Intriguing, moving and I loved the wat the stories moved back and forth in time' SINEAD MORIARTY

Through the MOONgate is the true story of a young woman’s life in China. A life of privilege and poverty, of romance and adventure, of humor and sorrow, but most of all a life filled with unforgettable characters tempered by the forces of revolution. Muse was born in Siberia as her parents fled from the Russian revolution, and grew up in Shanghai, where her family found refuge, and later in the fascinating European colony of Tsingtao. Vivid in description are her recollections of times in China during Japan’s occupation including an encounter with Mao Tse-tung in the mountains of Laoshan. Tragically widowed at an early age, the she overcame incredible obstacles to create a new life for herself and her two young children. As communist forces seized power in China, they escaped on the last ship to leave the port of Tsingtao for the United States of America. Through the MOONgate is an adventure and a glimpse into a human life courageously lived.

Dan Sylvester, a former Continental Airlines pilot who now flies an amphibious plane he calls Bluebird, is in trouble again. This time with Penny Davies, a beautiful but baffling nurse—sometimes angel, sometimes devil—in the Azores, nine windswept Portuguese islands in mid-Atlantic. Hired as a pilot for a wealthy but ailing Don with three vineyards and two feuding sons, Dan tries to keep the winemaker's empire out of the hands of a cunning arms dealer with no scruples who seeks vengeance from his former partner for stealing money from him during WWII. Money they both earned smuggling guns in the Azores for the Allies. With seductive women galore, all with questionable pasts, this fast-paced thriller is filled with romance, multi-level intrigue, daring aerial combat and a finale that will chill your bones.

This new collection of six eerie short stories (including one piece published for the first time) features tales of vampires and vampirism, plus a new Foreword by the author. Several of the pieces are set in Andre Norton's "Witch World" universe, and two feature the main character from the author's vampire romance novel, THOSE OF MY BLOOD. Contents: "Vampire's Fast," "True Death," "Vampire's Friend," "Through the Moon Gate," "False Prophecy," and "True Hospitality." Jacqueline Lichtenberg Collected, Book Two.

As the Industrial Revolution roils London, “a daring pair of Regency sleuths tackle a series of coldblooded murders” in this historical mystery (Kirkus Reviews). When the eminent scientist Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the authorities. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor’s widow tells him that the crime was no random robbery. Her husband’s designs for a new steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune . . .and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who publishes scathing political cartoons under the pseudonym A. J. Quill. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work—and for tracking down the occasional killer. The suspects include ambitious assistants, greedy investors, and even the inventor’s widow. And when another victim falls, Wrexford and Sloane know they are on the trail of a cunning and deadly foe. “Penrose deftly combines a Regency romance with a tricky mystery that delves into social unrest and the darker side of this storied period.” —Kirkus Reviews

The psychic detective team of Crystal & Hale, former Atlanta police detective Jack Hale and his bride “Crystal Ball Kate,” is on a two-week transatlantic cruise. They are called in to investigate the threat to a high-profile European Union banking conference aboard ship and to calm the fears of the superstitious crew, who think the ship is cursed. Before long they realize they also need to catch an art thief and find a murderer. Assisting them, posing as husband and wife at Kate and Jack’s insistence, are Juliette Spencer, Kate’s mother, and Graysville Police Chief Will Bradley, a debonair widower. Juliette just wants to enjoy the cruise and her daughter’s company, but given Chief Bradley’s unrelenting amorous advances in close quarters she may have to either jump ship or throw him overboard.