Sara Sheridan

The official TV tie-in to accompany the ITV drama scripted by Andrew DaviesThe World of Sanditon delves behind the scenes of Sanditon, giving you the inside scoop on Jane Austens unfinished masterpiece, adapted for television by Andrew Davies.Produced by Red Planet Pictures, ITVs Sanditon series tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood and her spiky relationship with the humorous, charming and slightly wild Sidney Parker. Written by Emmy and BAFTA-Award winning writer Andrew Davies, the series brought Austens story to life and this book will allow you to go behind the scenes of the cast and crew, exploring the world that Austen created and offering fascinating insights about the period and about the real-life heartbreak behind her final story. Readers will also have access to location guides, interviews with the cast, and in-depth historical information by esteemed author Sara Sheridan.

THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR THE FAIR BOTANISTS Gripping Good Housekeeping Secrets discovered ruinous rumours scotched happiness regained and friendships founded Daily Mail A novel of feeling and intellect which will surely and deservedly be a great success Allan Massie The Scotsman You wouldn t suspect it but scandalous secrets are being kept on Blythswood Square 1846 Glasgow is a city on the cusp of great social change but behind the curtains neighbours are watching and rumours of improper behaviour spread like wildfire on the respectable Blythswood Square When Charlotte Nicholl discovers that the fortune she has been bequeathed by her father is tied up in a secret collection of erotic art she is faced with a terrible dilemma sell it and risk shaming her family s good name or lose her home An encounter with Ellory Mann a talented working class photographer newly arrived in Glasgow leads Charlotte to hope she has found not only someone who might help her but also a friend Yet Ellory is hiding secrets of her own secrets that become harder to conceal as she finds herself drawn into Charlotte s world As the truth begins to catch up with both women will it destroy everythin

Readers love Sara Sheridans evocative historical novels . . .I loved this book from start to finish. So interesting to read about women back in the 1800s being independent and finding their own way in what was mostly a mans domain! Did not want to put this down but did not want it to end. Another fabulous read transporting you back in time, bring on the next one quickly please! I was totally floored by this! SO interesting at every point! Celebrated writer and historian Maria Graham must make the treacherous voyage from Brazil to London to deliver her latest book to her publisher. Having come to terms with the loss of her beloved husband, Maria is now determined to live her life as she pleases, free from the smothering constraints of Georgian society.For a woman travelling alone its a journey fraught with danger, and as civil war rages around her, the only ship prepared to take Maria belongs to roguish smuggler Captain James Henderson. Onboard, all is well until Maria makes two shocking discoveries - the first a deadly secret, the second an irresistible attraction to the enigmatic captain.With Henderson on a journey of his own and determined to finally put his life of crime behind him, he and Maria grow ever closer. But can Henderson escape his illicit past or will the scandalous secret hes hiding ruin them both?

LONGLISTED FOR SCTOLANDS NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2024.THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS.GrippingGood HousekeepingSecrets discovered, ruinous rumours scotched, happiness regained and friendships foundedDaily MailA novel of feeling and intellect which will surely and deservedly be a great success Allan Massie, The ScotsmanYou wouldnt suspect it, but scandalous secrets are being kept on Blythswood Square...1846. Glasgow is a city on the cusp of great social change, but behind the curtains, neighbours are watching, and rumours of improper behaviour spread like wildfire on the respectable Blythswood Square. When Charlotte Nicholl discovers that the fortune she has been bequeathed by her father is tied up in a secret collection of erotic art, she is faced with a terrible dilemma: sell it and risk shaming her familys good name or lose her home. An encounter with Ellory Mann, a talented working-class photographer newly arrived in Glasgow, leads Charlotte to hope she has found not only someone who might help her, but also a friend. Yet Ellory is hiding secrets of her own - secrets that become harder to conceal as she finds herself drawn into Charlottes world. As the truth begins to catch up with both women, will it destroy everything theyve fought to build - or set them both free? Readers love Sara Sheridans storytelling!I absolutely love Sara Sheridans books. Theyre so easy to get into and so hard to put down. The Secrets of Bythwood Square is no exception. Its a great story populated with excellent, believable characters and woven with rich historical detail5* reader review, NetGalleyA fascinating, atmospheric story which I greatly enjoyed5* reader review, NetGalleyI absolutely loved it, finished it within 2 days5* reader review, NetGalleyWonderful characters and a beautifully interwoven story.4* reader review, NetGalley PRAISE FOR THE FAIR BOTANISTS:Sheridan creates an evocative, enjoyable portrait of two women determined to lead independent livesSUNDAY TIMESCompletely enchanting and fascinating . . . a rollicking and immensely readable taleSCOTSMANLush, seductive and scandalous, this is a gorgeous readDAILY MAILA cracking good readVAL MCDERMIDDazzling, original, full of wonderful charactersKATIE FFORDEWhat a beautiful, immersive gem of historical fictionGOOD HOUSEKEEPINGAn absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytellingRED

*SELECTED AS THE WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022*Compelling, fascinating . . . A cracking good readVal McDermidAn evocative, enjoyable portrait of 1820s EdinburghSunday TimesLush, seductiveDaily MailCompletely enchantingScotsmanA beautiful tale of scandal and intrigue Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora***Could one rare plant hold the key to a thousand riches?Its the summer of 1822 and Edinburgh is abuzz with rumours of King George IVs impending visit. In botanical circles, however, a different kind of excitement has gripped the city. In the newly-installed Botanic Garden, the Agave Americana plant looks set to flower - an event that only occurs once every few decades. When newly widowed Elizabeth arrives in Edinburgh to live with her late husbands aunt Clementina, shes determined to put her unhappy past in London behind her. As she settles into her new home, she becomes fascinated by the beautiful Botanic Garden which borders the grand house and offers her services as an artist to record the rare plants impending bloom. In this pursuit, she meets Belle Brodie, a vivacious young woman with a passion for botany and the lucrative, dark art of perfume creation. Belle is determined to keep both her real identity and the reason for her interest the Garden secret from her new friend. But as Elizabeth and Belle are about to discover, secrets dont last long in this Enlightenment city . . . And when they are revealed, they can carry the greatest of consequences . . .***Dazzling, original, full of wonderful charactersKatie FfordeAn absolute treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytellingRed MagzineLively and generous-hearted, with an array of utterly engaging characters, this enchanting novel reads like a warm tonic for the soulMary Paulson-EllisAs rare and lush as the Agave flower itself, The Fair Botanists is a richly realised, transportive delightRachel RhysBeautiful . . . Every sentence is a gift. If you love The Doll Factory or The Binding, youll love thisMiranda DickinsonDelightfully original, sensuous historical fiction, led by a charge of female characters as captivating and complex as the brightest of botanical flowersCari Thomas

Una historia dramática, de pasión y espionaje en la China de la guerra del Opio, a finales del siglo XIX, durante la brutal disputa entre la dinastía gobernante y el Imperio británico. Londres, 1842. La actriz inglesa Mary Penney ha traido la desgracia a su familia. Desesperado por evitar el escandalo, su cuñado, Robert Fortune, la obliga a acompañarlo a China, adonde supuestamente viaja en busca de plantas de te. Son tiempos peligrosos para los ingleses en China, y Robert y Mary tendran que recurrir a toda su astucia para salir bien librados de esta emocionante aventura. En Un amor prohibido, Sara Sheridan se ha basado en el personaje historico de Robert Fortune, botanico y explorador escoces, introductor de la planta del te en India, para su primera novela.

Una historia dram#tica, de pasi#n y espionaje en la China de la guerra del Opio, a finales del siglo XIX, durante la brutal disputa entre la dinast#a gobernante y el Imperio brit#nico. Londres, 1842. La actriz inglesa Mary Penney ha tra#do la desgracia a su familia. Desesperado por evitar el esc#ndalo, su cu#ado, Robert Fortune, la obliga a acompa#arlo a China, adonde supuestamente viaja en busca de plantas de t#. Son tiempos peligrosos para los ingleses en China, y Robert y Mary tendr#n que recurrir a toda su astucia para salir bien librados de esta emocionante aventura. En Un amor prohibido, Sara Sheridan se ha basado en el personaje hist#rico de Robert Fortune, bot#nico y explorador escoc#s, introductor de la planta del t# en India, para su primera novela.

The second tie-in to ITV drama Victoria unveils the complex, passionate relationship of Victoria and Albert. What happened after the Queen married her handsome prince? Did they live happily ever after, or did their marriage, like so many royal marriages past and present fizzle into a loveless bond of duty? Victoria and Albert were the royal couple that broke the mould it may have been an arranged match, yet their union was a passionate, tempestuous relationship between two extremely strong-willed individuals. Despite the fact that they were first cousins they could not have been more different people she was impulsive, emotional, capricious, while he was cautious, self-controlled, and logical. But together they became the most successful royal couple there had ever been, and this book reveals the private and the public face of Victoria and Alberts marriage. Using their letters and diaries, Victoria and Albert charts the constant ebb and flow of power between the couple, and presents a picture of a very modern marriage. This companion book, full of rich historical detail, takes fans deeper into that period than ever before. Discover the inner workings behind the scenes, with profiles of all the major characters, interviews with the actors and fascinating, in-depth information on the production, the costumes and the props.

A disgraced woman. A faraway land. A forbidden love ***Previously published as The Secret Mandarin*** Desperate to shield her from scandal, Marys brother-in-law, the ambitious botanist Robert Fortune, forces her to accompany him on a mission to China to steal tea plants for the East India Company. But Robert conceals his secret motives to spy for the British forces, newly victorious in the recent Opium War. His task is both difficult and dangerous the British are still regarded as enemies by the Chinese and exporting tea bushes carries the death sentence. In these harsh conditions Mary grieves for her London life and the baby she has been forced to leave behind, while her fury at Robert intensifies. As their quest becomes increasingly treacherous, Robert and Mary disguise themselves as a bureaucrat and man-servant. Thousands of miles from everything familiar, Mary revels in her new freedom and the Chinese way of life and when danger strikes, finds unexpected reserves of courage. Beneath a Jasmine Sky is an unforgettable story of love, fortitude and recklessness of a strong woman determined to make it in a mans world and a man who will stop at nothing to fulfil his desires.