New Releases by Kathleen McGurl

Kuinka paljon hän on valmis uhraamaan? Kathleen McGurlin kahden aikatason romaani Smaragdinvihreä sydän on liikuttava, tositapahtumien inspiroima tarina naisten poikkeuksellisesta rohkeudesta Irlannin vallankumouksen aikaan. Ensimmäisen maailmansodan riehuessa Euroopassa Gráinne jättää työnsä tavaratalossa liittyäkseen kreivitär Markiewiczin kapinallisiin joukkoihin. Hän haluaa osallistua taisteluun itsenäisen Irlannin puolesta. Kreivittären talo, Surrey House, toimii asevarastona ja yhtenä kansallisarmeijan tukikohdista. Pian Dublinin kadut muuttuvat taistelukentäksi ja Gráinne huomaa, minkä hinnan hän joutuu maksamaan taistelusta uskomansa asian puolesta. Yli 80 vuotta myöhemmin nuori Nicky toipuu erostaan ja uppoutuu tutkimukseensa Irlannin historiasta. Se johdattaa hänet hänen isoisoäitinsä kapinalliseen historiaan ja sydäntä särkevään tarinaan tragediasta ja rohkeudesta sekä niistä, jotka uhrasivat kaiken maansa puolesta. Kathleen McGurlin tositarinan innoittamassa tunteikkaassa lukuromaanissa kahden sukupolven naiset taistelevat kumpikin oman onnensa puolesta. Englantilainen Kathleen McGurl työskenteli ennen kirjailijanuraansa IT-alalla ja on tähän mennessä kirjoittanut viisitoista historiallista romaania. McGurl asuu Bournemouthissa miehensä kanssa ja harrastaa juoksemista ja retkeilyä. Smaragdinvihreä sydän on ensimmäinen McGurlilta suomennettu teos. Seuraava ilmestyy loppuvuodesta 2025.

''Captivating...[a] sparkling gem of a story'' DAISY WOOD ***

A sweeping dual-timeline novel from the bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park.

Don’t miss this gripping historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl From Bletchley Park.

The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret. A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries.

The latest unforgettable timeslip novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Secret of the Chateau. Will love lead her to a devastating choice?

‘I was captivated... What a stunning story of sisterhood, sacrifice and forgiveness!’ Lana Kortchik, USA Today bestselling author of Sisters of War

‘Be ready to be wowed and amazed and lose sleep as you stay up to reach the last pages!... You absolutely must read it!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars What would you do to protect the ones you love?

The USA Today bestseller! Everything is about to change...

‘Absolutely broke my heart... I didn’t emerge for breath until I’d tearfully finished the last page. Wonderful.’ Being Anne, 5 stars

A USA Today bestseller! Can she unlock the mysteries of the past?

L''été s''achève à Brackendale Green. Un été caniculaire qui a asséché le lac, révélant les vestiges d''un village englouti 80 ans plus tôt pour la construction du barrage. C''est là que Stella a vécu jusqu''à ses onze ans. Désormais âgée, elle demande à sa petite-fille Laura d''aller dans son ancienne maison et de ramener un coffret laissé sur place dans la précipitation du départ. Mais une terrible découverte attend la jeune femme qui ignore tout de la véritable histoire de sa famille. Presque un siècle plus tôt, Stella a quitté son village, seule. Pourquoi son père et sa sœur n’ont-ils pas fui avec elle ? Et que contient le mystérieux coffret ? Laura est bien décidée à lever le voile sur la destinée de sa famille et le sombre secret qui a hanté la vie de sa grand-mère...

‘Drew me straight in and kept me hooked.’ Linda Finlay, author of The Flower Seller Beneath the surface lie forgotten secrets...

What would you sacrifice for your children?

‘The Daughters of Red Hill Hall ...[has] all the intrigue, mystery, relationship drama and edge of your seat secret reveals any reader could want.’ – Books and Boardies

We’ll meet again... When Ali inherits her great-aunt’s house she immediately moves her whole family in, despite the warnings that there is something strange about the place.

''If you want a book that is exciting, fast-paced and impossible to put down, with plenty of twists and turns, then you need to buy this book! I can''t wait to read more of Kathleen''s novels.'' – Emma''s Book Reviews Some secrets are best left buried...

This book is for writers and readers of ghost stories. Kathleen McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to women''s magazines, and a high proportion of them were ghostly tales. This book contains twelve of her stories, most of which were previously published in women''s magazines. Each one is used to spark off discussion topics which will help you think about what makes a successful ghost story for this market. Also included: - What are the main types of ghost story? - The essential rules for ghost stories - What is the enduring appeal of ghost stories? - Providing an alternative rational explanation - Ideas for new ghost stories And much more

This book is for both writers and readers of women''s magazine short stories. Kathleen McGurl has sold dozens of short stories to women''s magazines. This book contains sixteen of her stories, most of which were previously published in women''s magazines. Each one is used to spark off discussion topics which will help you think about what makes a successful short story for this market. The book includes advice on:- how to create great characters - the importance of setting - how to structure your story - dealing with rejection and writer''s block- how to find time to write- and much more