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House of Splinters by Laura Purcell
Laura Purcell’s House of Splinters is an atmospheric work of historical gothic fiction, steeped in unease, moral ambiguity and slow-building dread. Set in Victorian England, the novel follows Dr Agnes Metcalfe, a woman carving out a rare professional role as a physician in a male-dominated world. When she becomes involved with a children’s home and a series of disturbing cases, she is drawn into a web of secrets that challenge both her scientific beliefs and her sense of control.
Purcell excels…
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The Women by Kristin Hannah
'The Women' is a gripping and emotionally charged work of historical fiction, centred on the often overlooked experiences of women during the Vietnam War. The novel follows Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a sheltered young woman who joins the Army Nurse Corps, seeking purpose and a chance to make a difference. What she encounters in Vietnam will reshape her understanding of courage, loyalty and herself.
Hannah brings the chaos and intensity of the war vividly to life, particularly through the lens of the…
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