Stand-up comic Maggie has fallen for ‘the girl with the Kelly McGillis body,’ a mysterious woman who can’t commit herself. Meanwhile South London private eye Saz Martin is hot on the trail of a woman known as ‘September’, who commutes betwe...
There is more than meets the eye to the activities of Dr Maxwell North, the internationally acclaimed therapist, healer and guru. A mysterious employee, the Wavewalker, hires Saz Martin to find out just exactly what. In an investigation which starts ...
When Saz Martin is hired to protect Siobhan Forrester, the sexy lead singer of Beneath the Blonde, an easy assignment turns into a murderous one. And, to further complicate things, Saz isn't so sure she wants to keep her relationship with Siobhan str...
A princess arrives in London and sets up home in a Notting Hill tower block. Her one fault is that she has no heart, and takes great delight in breaking up loving couples. Then, despite herself, she becomes fond of one of her lovers, and discovers a ...
Lisa has a loving husband, a lovely home and a successful career, but decides she needs more excitement. So she embarks on a passionate affair with her best friend's boyfriend, and finds fresh gratification in the arms of a woman. But then Lisa is bu...
Patrick Freeman, celebrity chef, with the legendary bad temper and the obligatory wild child wife... Chris Marquand, adopted son of wealthy parents, a successful doctor, father-to-be... Georgina Leyton, high powered lawyer and a beautiful bitch who's...
21 tales from today's hottest young female writers. Featuring bestselling authors: Jennifer Weiner, Sophie Kinsella, Meg Cabot, Carole Matthews, Isabel Wolff, Lynda Curnyn, Jill A. Davis, Marian Keyes, Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Lisa Jewell, Stella Duff...
In her accomplished and affecting novel State of Happiness, Stella Duffy has created a story as tender and captivating as Love Story about a great love challenged by illness. Jack and Cindy are immediately attracted to one another from the moment the...
Saz Martin is settling into motherhood with her partner Molly and their baby daughter Matilda. Saz has vowed not to take on any more private investigator cases, wanting nothing to threaten the peaceful life they have built together. But when her form...
In a unique take on the London anthology, 33 East and 33 West feature 1 brand new short story for each of London's 33 boroughs. From Havering to Hillingdon, Bexley to Brent.These are stories of movement and change that capture the individuality of ea...
Roman historian Procopius publicly praised Theodora of Constantinople for her piety-while secretly detailing her salacious stage act and maligning her as ruthless and power hungry. So who was this woman who rose from humble beginnings as a dancer to ...
Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore, Stella Duffy's chronicle of this amazing woman's early years, delighted readers with its exquisite blend of historical detail and vivid storytelling. Now, The Purple Shroud chronicles Theodora at the height of her p...
This long-awaited collection brings together a selection of Stella Duffy's award-winning short fiction. It includes stories written for radio, here in print for the first time since they were broadcast, and highlights the terrific range and variety o...
Arriving at the ancient Musaeum of Alexandria, the Doctor is keen to explore. He might find some new recorder music, and Jamie might discover a new porridge recipe, while Zoe will love the antiquated ideas about astrophysics. But once inside, they ...
Life is good for Laurie and Martha. They have three great kids, a much-loved home in the countryside, and after years of struggle, Laurie's career as an architect is taking off at last. Everything's perfect. Except, it isn't. Someon...