Media Bites August 2020

People Like Us LOU I S E F E I N ‘I nearly drowned and Walter rescued me. That changes everything.’ A love story set in 1930s Germany. Hetty, daughter of an SS officer, falls in love with Walter, a Jew – but will the steady march of dark forces destroy their world, or can love ultimately triumph?

The Healer A L I SON BUT L E R

An Englishwoman, a Scottish laird ... a love that will surpass all borders. A sumptuous romance in the spirit of Diana Gabaldon and Darry Fraser. 1402, the Anglo-Scottish border. When her half-brother is captured by Scottish raiders, Lynelle Fenwick, daughter of an English lord, offers to be held captive in his place. Across the turbulent border, Lynelle agrees to spend two weeks in Laird William Kirkpatrick’s castle, tending his brother who needs a healer’s care. But William distrusts all healers – and Lynelle has exaggerated her healing skills. Nonetheless, they are drawn to each other ...

Released: 18/05/20 TPB | 528pp AU $32.99 NZ $35.00 Imprint: Head of Zeus

louisefein.com

The Road to Ironbark K AY E DOBB I E

1874: Aurora Scott already faces the loss of her hotel. But when bushrangers storm the bar, wanting the nearby mine’s freshly delivered payroll, things seem hopeless. Danger escalates… And when the dust settles, the money has vanished – as has Aurora. In 2017, Melody Lawson discovers the mystery continues. But the answers are much closer than she ever suspects… A story of danger and adventure from Australian storyteller Kaye Dobbie.

Released: 05/08/20 TPB | 320pp AU $29.99 NZ $32.99 Imprint: Mira

allison-butler.com

Released: 05/08/20 TPB | 320pp AU $29.99 NZ $32.99 Imprint: Mira

kayedobbie.com

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