The Beasts of ParisIn Paris 1870, three wandering souls find themselves in a city set to descend into war. 'Exquisite, relevant and immersive' ANNA MAZZOLA 'Hypnotically readable . . . Stef Penney is a mesmerising storyteller' AMANDA CRAIG Anne is a former patient from a women's asylum trying to carve out a new life for herself in a world that doesn't understand her. Newcomer Lawrence is desperate to develop his talent as a photographer and escape the restrictions of

In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world Guardian

and faced with the oppressive enthusiasms of his children

as narrated in The Lord of the Rings

when the old man dies

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace senses something amiss

'A tender story as much about love as it is about war' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan

The protagonists in a sex scandal that reaches to the heights of the British government are boorish Derek Blore

The Surrey police force seem ready to put the murders town to robbery with violence

Praise for Louise Candlish:

As for Mathilda she would love to like her mother

honesty and power to move the reader

or is he about to become a victim himself