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Author: Emily Hourican

Genres: Fiction, Genre Fiction

Set in January 1965, A House in Winter tells the story of the visit of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden to his sister's home in Abbeyleix, Ireland, when they faced local opposition and IRA petrol bomb attacks that confined them, without electricity, for 48 fraught hours.

As well as the conflict outside the walls, there's plenty within, with Margaret's difficult mother in law gleefully contributing to her disintegrating marriage. Meanwhile in the nearby village local woman Cait has struggles of her own, unable to escape family responsibilities and small town life.

Inspired by real events, A House in Winter is an atmospheric and richly observed novel about duty, marriage and the different forms of captivity. Blending royal intrigue with compelling Irish community drama, it will appeal to readers of The Crown, Wendy Holden's The Duchess, Daisy Goodwin's Victoria and the warm, character-driven storytelling of Maeve Binchy.

“This a beautifully crafted and poignant book.”
- Alison Weir

“Resonant and compelling, it brings its complex subjects vividly to life. I loved it.”
- Irish Times

“Glittering, gripping and sharply observed, A House In Winter is a riveting page-turner. I devoured it!”
- Evie Woods

“Atmospheric, evocative and beautifully told”
- Louise O'Neill

Author: S.J.A. Turney

Genres: Genre Fiction

This thrilling Roman adventure novel from Simon Turney sees Agricola return to the scene of his greatest exploits, but to achieve glory he must vanquish his greatest foes yet.

Following years of distinguished military and political exploits, Agricola has been rewarded with control of Aquitania by the Emperor Vespasian.

But Agricola's greatest glories have always come in that rainy northern corner of the Empire: Britannia. When Vespasian sends him back to Britannia, this time as governor, he has a chance to cement his place in Roman history.

To conquer Britannia completely Agricola must overcome its many Celtic tribes. The Ordovices have massacred a Roman cavalry unit. The Selgovae and Damnonii resist Imperial rule fiercely. And he must take them on with ever fewer troops due to a series of changes at the heart of Roman power.

Failure will mean disgrace or death, but if he should succeed, Agricola will be forever lauded among the pantheon of Rome's heroes.

“'You should be reading Simon Turney”
- Anthony Riches

Illustrator: Steven Lenton

Genres: Children’s

Join Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam for adventures full of bravery and baking... Three hilarious and highly illustrated read-aloud stories following the hijinks and sleuthing of our favourite baker dogs!

These much-loved picture book pooches appear in a new black-and-white illustrated format, ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone.

Halloween at St Spectre's school brings out the cheekiest of ghosts! And who is to blame when the weather goes crazy? A power-grabbing red panda, maybe? Certainly not the raccoon gang fixing the museum's toilets ... they've got dastardly plans of their own!

Brilliant stories hilariously told by Tracey Corderoy and beautifully brought to life by Steven Lenton's illustrations.

Translator: Sung Ryu

Genres: Genre Fiction in Translation

The genre mash-up you've been waiting for - from the award-winning Korean author Cho Yeeun comes a new novel where a young girl and a teddy bear team up to enact revenge!

A poisoned city - A grieving daughter - A boy trapped in a bear's body.

When the fledgling coastal town of Yamu was rocked by a mass-poisoning attack at The Seaview Parc, the luxury high-rise meant to revitalise the city, Hwayoung was one of many who lost family members. Except she has never believed that her mother was poisoned. Now, fuelled by grief and a desire for revenge, Hwayoung spends her time hustling to save every penny and bring those responsible to justice.

Across town, Doha wakes up in a teddy bear and realizes something sinister has taken him over. When fate brings Hwayoung and Doha together, the two team up for a revenge quest that will shake the city's glittering façade to its rotten core.

This time, revenge is not just personal - it's supernatural.

Translated from the Korean by Sung Ryu.

“The perfect mix of horror and heart”
- Kylie Lee Baker, author of Bat Eater

“Cho Yeeun is amazing. Insanely amazing”
- Bora Chung, author of the Midnight Timetable

“The epitome of Cho Yeeun's hallmark style”
- Anton Hur, author of Toward Eternity

“A grotesque, hilarious and heart-felt romp”
- Bitter Karella, author of Moonflow

“Absolutely singular”
- Megan Bontrager, author of The Sea Hides its Dead

“A savagely entertaining revenge tale”
- Jinwoo Park, author of Oxford Soju Club

Author: Emily Hourican

Genres: Children’s

Two girls who live in a hotel are drawn into a murder mystery in this charming, classic-feeling cosy-crime children's debut from bestselling Irish author Emily Hourican - perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike, The Swifts and Enid Blyton.

Twelve-year-old Meredith and ten-year-old Macy feel like the luckiest girls around. The Ivy Hotel in Dublin is old, beautiful and beloved, with a tight-knit staff that feel like family, and they get to call it home.

Meredith and Macy's mum is the General Manager, and their modest apartment is tucked away in a corner, but it has lots of perks. The girls make friends with long-term residents - like Colin, the quiet little boy who plays piano, and Agatha, the eccentric older lady who stays in a plush suite with her dog, Milo.

The girls love spying on fancy events, sneaky treats from the restaurant and knowing all the secret stairs and corridors that guests never see, where the staff move around invisibly, making sure everything runs like clockwork...

This is going to come in handy. Because within the cosy walls of the Ivy Hotel, there is also danger, intrigue and threat. Just as the hotel's new owners arrive, ready to sniff out any excuse to make cuts and fire staff, the girls are faced with their biggest task yet: a murder to solve.

• A welcoming and super-cosy hotel setting with a loveable cast of characters and a dash of danger, perfect for mystery fans age 9-12.

• Alternating perspectives from two brilliant sisters - responsible and emotional Meredith and fierce, logical Macy.

• Full of suspense, sleuthing and twisting discoveries, as the kids take the lead, working to cleverly uncover the identity of a mysterious guest and his even more mysterious death...

“A deliciously cosy and clever mystery with buckets of charm, and a cast of characters you can't help but adore.”
- Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables

Author: Barbara Fox

Genre: Genre Fiction

Everyone thinks Amy is joking when she swaps her job at a London city vets for life in the moorland village of Grassdale, but this girl has never shied away from a challenge…

From looking after bunnies and guinea pigs, her day job is now all about caring for sheep, horses and more often than not, their grumpy owners. Can this city girl cut it on the Dales?

Shying away from the village's residents, Amy finds her solace running across the fells alone – it’s a far cry from running round urban streets – but when she falls on the trail one day, will she let obnoxious fellow vet (and keen runner), Damian, come to her rescue?

As the countdown to the annual fell race gets underway, the rivalry mounts. Can these two learn to play on the same team, or will their competitiveness push them over the edge?

Translator: Gene Png

Genres: Genre Fiction in Translation

A tale of star-crossed lovers, political intrigue and mysticism inspired by Korean mythology and set in the Joseon dynasty.

'Whether I remember or not, it seems I am destined to love you.'

Lady Seomun Bin has a secret: she is a cross-dressing byeoksaga, or ghost-stalker. Born with the unenviable ability to see spirits, she is forced to disguise herself as a man to perform exorcisms in order to break the demonic curse on her which puts those around her in danger.

When she sneaks into a lavish party at the Sagokjeong, the chief state councillor's country home, she bumps into Hyun Eunho, a loyal servant to the King sent to investigate the chief state councillor's suspected treason. Eunho feels an inexplicable attraction towards Bin and tries to get closer to her, while Bin, for reasons of her own, attempts to avoid him. As they continue to cross paths, they becoming increasingly entangled by the inescapable threads of fate that keep drawing them together.

Meanwhile, a darker presence is growing in power in the Underworld and the boundaries between the physical world and the one beyond continue to grow thinner. As evil forces seek to exert their influence over the court, Bin and Eunho must work together to overpower them.

Where will their destined connection lead? Will they finally be able to break Bin's curse?

“Bound to tug at your heart strings”
- Eliza Chan

“A top-tier historical fantasy”
- Shelly Parker-Chan

“A historical K-drama brought to life on the page”
- June Hur

“A sweeping, romantic tale about reforging your own destiny”
- Electric Lit

Author: Gráinne O’Brien

Genres: Children’s

TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR (Irish Book Awards) & IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER

A novel in verse about teenage love and friendships, lost and found.

Daisy can feel like a solo act at home. On the outside of her twin brothers’ intense relationship, she leans towards her parents, particularly her father, for support. As a passionate classical musician, she is not wildly popular at school, but she has one close friend and a life filled with musical performance. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend suddenly breaks up with her, and Daisy is left disconnected from her one true love, music.

When she makes a new friend at school, mysterious Flora, Daisy finds a glimmer of peace in her chaotic life. Just as everything seems to be getting better, they all fall apart. Family tensions heighten as Daisy’s dad falls ill and Daisy needs to decide should she find her way back to who she was or look towards who she is going to become.

“A tightly written, incredibly well-characterized work: bravo.”
- Kirkus

“Full of wisdom and music and rhythm with a story as compelling and true as they come, Solo is for anyone who's ever felt lost, or afraid, or misunderstood, or alone. In other words, it's for everybody.”
- Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, author of The Apple Tart of Hope

“Solo is a triumph. I absolutely adore it.”
- Donal Ryan

“A lyrical exploration of heartbreak and healing.”
- Amy Clarkin, author of Who Watches This Place