Fay Sampson associe sa formation en mathématiques à un talent naturel pour la narration. Après des années d'enseignement, elle se consacre désormais à l'écriture à temps plein, ses premiers livres pour enfants ayant été fréquemment mis en avant dans des sélections prestigieuses. Sampson se concentre maintenant sur des romans pour adultes, dans lesquels elle entrelace magistralement histoire et légende. Son œuvre se distingue par sa profondeur et un style narratif captivant qui transporte les lecteurs dans des mondes fascinants.
The narrative explores the theme of desire and the consequences of one's choices. It presents a cautionary tale where characters can attain their deepest wishes, but must confront the peril of deceitful intentions. The story delves into the tension between longing and the potential for self-destruction, emphasizing the importance of honesty in the pursuit of fulfillment.
Set in a captivating fantasy world, this story weaves together elements of epic poetry and heroism, creating a thrilling narrative that is sure to engage young readers aged 10 to 13. With its blend of suspense and enchanting storytelling, it promises to transport them on an unforgettable adventure.
Amateur sleuths Hilary Masters and Veronica Taylor face a real-life murder mystery at a crime writing weekend. Is a dark conspiracy unfolding on a West Country estate?Friends Hilary Masters and Veronica Taylor are eager to embark upon their weekend-long masterclass in crime writing at the evocative, fourteenth-century Morland Abbey, hoping to gain inspiration for their own novels. The queen of crime fiction herself, Dinah Halsgrove, is the guest of honour, giving the opening talk. But when Dinah suddenly falls ill later that evening, the pair can't help being suspicious. Has her mysterious illness been staged by the organisers, or does someone in their writing group have murderous intent?A series of sinister incidents draw Hilary and Veronica into a real-life murder mystery as gripping as any bestselling crime novel, but the biggest twist is yet to come . . . Can they separate fact from fiction to solve a deadly puzzle?
This simple book offers Bible verses and poems of hope and comfort, and short items of information, support and advice about anxiety.
This simple book offers Bible verses and poems of hope and comfort, and short items of information, support and advice about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
Prayers for Depression presents prayers and advice for people suffering from depression, and those living with them.
Prayers for Dementia presents prayers and advice for people living with dementia, and those caring for them.
Suzie Fewings and her family are on a family-history trip when they hear a gunshot, and encounter a local farmer and his wife, who seem strangely agitated. Two days later, the wife is dead. Suzie is convinced there's more to this than meets the eye, but the police don't seem interested, and Suzie soon feels like she's being watched . . .
Recently retired teacher Hilary decides that the best way to stop herself worrying about her husband, who's away doing voluntary work in war-torn Gaza, is to distract herself with a holiday. She invites her good friend Veronica, a recent widow, to accompany her on a trip to Glastonbury, to see the ancient sights. The pair are saddened to discover that the sacred Glastonbury Thorn tree has been severely damaged, and they wonder whether other local sites are under threat too. But even they are unprepared for the shocking discovery Hilary makes at the Chalice Well: an abandoned bag, containing a bomb ... Who is to blame? A foreign tourist? An eccentric pagan author? Or an angry local who resents that a Christian place has been 'overun' by other beliefs? Hilary and Veronica just want to be on holiday, but they can't help but be sucked in to the investigation.
Another deftly worked mystery set in the Celtic world, where the natural and spiritual intersect.