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Historical FICTION

THE NIGHT TIDE
Di Morrissey RRP $ 39.99
DUE NOV 15

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DAWNLANDS
Philippa Gregory RRP $ 32.99
The spellbinding Fairmile series continues as the independent Alinor and her family find themselves entangled in palace intrigue , political upheaval , and life-changing secrets in seventeenth-century England .
Dominic Cochrane ’ s peaceful retreat is upended as he becomes embroiled in a tragic mystery . Can Dom unravel what really happened so many years ago , or have the secrets been swept away on the dark night tide ?
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THE ORPHANS Fiona McIntosh
RRP $ 32.99
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At once tragic and triumphant , The Orphans is an unforgettable story about a unique bond between two children that will echo down the years , and teach them both about the real meaning of life , of loss , and of love .
FANATIC HEART
Tom Keneally RRP $ 32.99
Fanatic Heart is a retelling of the life and exploits of Irish patriot John Mitchel , with a particular focus on his time in exile on Van Diemen ’ s Land .
THE THREE LIVES OF ALIX ST PIERRE
Natasha Lester RRP $ 32.99
Lavish and compelling , The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre is the story of a young woman trying to forget her devastating part in the war .
THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR
Tea Cooper RRP $ 32.99
What connects a botanical illustration of a butterfly with a missing baby and an enigma fifty years in the making ? The Butterfly Collector is a twisty historical mystery from a popular Australian author .
THE LOVERS
Yumna Kassab RRP $ 32.99
The Lovers is an enchanting fable that explores the light and dark of a relationship – a love distilled down to its barest form . You might think you know this story . Maybe you do .
DUE NOV 29
THE FOREST OF VANISHING STARS
Kristin Harmel RRP $ 29.99
Yona has used her knowledge of the wilderness to help hundreds of Jews escape the Nazis . But what happens when a secret from her past threatens everything ?
SONG OF THE SUN GOD
Shankari Chandran RRP $ 34.99
Song of the Sun God spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland , whilst learning to embrace its new home .
DUE NOV 30
THE FORTHRIGHT WOMAN
Darry Fraser RRP $ 29.99
Widow Marcella Ross won ’ t let anything – or anyone – stop her from discovering the truth behind a deadly family mystery . Mystery and romance collide in this compulsive historical adventure .
GEMINI FALLS
Sean Wilson RRP $ 32.99
Thirteen-yearold Morris Turner confronts his fears and searches for a killer in a town full of mysteries – a search that will bring secrets to the surface , and leave someone else fighting for their life .
DUE NOV 29
THE LOST APOTHECARY
Sarah Penner RRP $ 19.99
With crackling suspense , unforgettable characters and searing insight , The Lost Apothecary is an intoxicating debut novel of secrets , vengeance and the ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time .
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