Jenny Ashcroft

United by love. Separated by war. Will they find their way back to each other? Find out in Jenny Ashcroft's historical romance Meet Me in Bombay...

Meet Me in Bombay

Under the Golden Sun is the new, captivating World War II historical love story by Jenny Ashcroft set against the raw beauty of Australia...

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Under the Golden Sun

Officer and the Spy

***THE KINDLE BESTSELLER*** 'Exotic and mysterious - I was gripped' Dinah Jefferies 'Beautifully described . . . A moving love story' Tracy Rees 'Emotional, evocative and enthralling.' Kate Furnivall Beneath a Burning Sky is a beautiful and gripping story of love, betrayal and mystery, set against the heat and intrigue of colonial Alexandria. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Lucinda Riley and Kate Furnivall. ********************** The shores of Alexandria, 1891 Olivia Sheldon has travelled across the world to marry a man she does not love. Reluctant to leave England but coerced into the marriage, Olivia's reward is being reunited with her estranged sister, Clara. Her punishment is falling impossibly and illicitly in love with the enigmatic Captain Edward Bertram. Then one scorching day Clara is abducted from Alexandria's busiest street. Desperate to find her sister - and the truth about her disappearance - Olivia becomes embroiled in Egypt's shadowy underworld, risking both her life and future with Edward. Because, determined as Olivia is to find Clara, there are others who will stop at nothing to conceal what's become of her . . . Praise for Jenny Ashcroft: 'Evocative, absorbing, fascinating . . . A rich and satisfying read' Gill Paul 'A summer must-read' Red 'Completely entrancing . . . Perfect escapism, beautifully written.' Emma Rous 'It's impossible to put this book down.' Kate Riordan 'Brilliant; everything romantic historical fiction should be' Nicola Cornick 'The writing is beautiful and the setting absolutely glorious . . . lovely, lush and poignant' Nikola Scott 'Absolutely brilliant' Kerry Fisher 'First-class writing, brilliant characters, fascinating locations and gripping plots' Tracy Buchanan 'Exquisitely written . . . unputdownable and unforgettable' Iona Grey 'A wonderful novel, full of mystery that kept me gripped until the end' Rachel Burton

A thrilling mystery. An epic love story.

Beneath a Burning Sky

'An epic love story full of exotic charm and rich historical detail . . . Meet Me In Bombay will sweep you away to another time and place.' Red Magazine 'Powerful and evocative' Woman & Home All he needs is to find her. First he must remember who she is. An injured soldier has lost everything, even his past. His dreams hint at his old life; flashes of a woman. His only wish is to return to her, but will his broken mind let him? And will she still be waiting for him, if it does? Back at the start of 1914, at a party on the shores of Bombay, Madeline Bright and Luke Devereaux meet. Strangers in a foreign world, in the sweltering heat and colour of colonial India they fall in love. They want to believe nothing can come between them, not even the disapproval of Maddy's mother. But war looms and Luke, like so many, has no choice but to fight. Maddy's mother urges her to move on. Yet still she clings to the promise Luke left her with: that the two of them will meet again in Bombay... Meet Me in Bombay is a story of fierce love set against the exotic and colourful world of colonial Bombay and the tragedy of the First World War. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley and Kate Furnivall. 'Moving and beautifully written, this enchanting story of love and loss touched my heart' DINAH JEFFERIES 'Emotional, evocative and enthralling' KATE FURNIVALL 'An epic, bittersweet love story that will draw you in and grip you to the last page' GILL PAUL 'An exquisite love story, sumptuous and so moving. A WONDERFUL book!!' TRACY REES

All he needs is to find her. First, he must remember who she is.

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Under a Golden Sun

«Scritto splendidamente. Una storia d'amore che commuove.» Tracy Rees 1891, Alessandria. Olivia ha solo ventidue anni quando è costretta a lasciare l’Inghilterra per seguire in Egitto suo marito, Alistair Sheldon. Sposare un uomo che non ama per lei è stato un tormento, ma la sua nuova casa la conquista a poco a poco, rivelandosi fonte di un’insperata felicità: può infatti riabbracciare finalmente sua sorella Clara, e fare la conoscenza dell’affascinante capitano Edward Bertram. Quando Clara viene rapita in una delle affollatissime strade della città, Olivia si ritrova invischiata in qualcosa di più grande di lei. E la richiesta di riscatto è solo l’inizio. Se vuole scoprire che cosa è successo a sua sorella, dovrà addentrarsi nell’oscuro mondo sotterraneo di Alessandria, mettendo a rischio la sua stessa vita e il suo affetto per Edward, l’unico uomo che abbia mai amato. Ma c’è qualcuno che sembra disposto a fare qualunque cosa per non farle scoprire la verità. Un matrimonio imposto Un amore proibito L'esotica bellezza dell'Editto nasconde oscuri segreti «Esotico e misterioso. Mi ha conquistata.» Dinah Jefferies «Molto evocativo e avvincente. Una lettura ricca e piena di soddisfazioni.» Gill Paul «Una scrittura di prima classe, personaggi meravigliosi e ambientazioni stupende.» Tracy Buchanan Jenny Ashcroft vive a Brighton con il marito e i due figli. Ha vissuto molti anni in Australia e in Asia, un periodo che ha rafforzato il suo amore per le storie ambientate in luoghi esotici. Ha una laurea in storia ed è sempre stata affascinata dal passato. Il profumo perduto della cannella è il suo primo libro.

Il profumo perduto della cannella

All he needs is to find her. First, he must remember who she is. Jenny Ashcroft's "Meet Me in Bombay is a powerful, poignant and deeply emotional tale of love, mystery, loss and joy." –Kate Furnivall, New York Times bestselling author It's New Year's Eve in Bombay, 1913, and Madeline Bright, new to the sweltering heat of colonial India, is yearning for all she has left behind in England. Then, at the stroke of midnight, Maddy meets Luke Devereaux, and as the year changes so do both their lives. Bold and charismatic, Luke opens her eyes to the wonders of Bombay, while Maddy's beauty and vivacity captures his heart. Only her mother disapproves, preferring the devoted Guy Bowen as a match for her daughter. But while Maddy and Luke are falling in love, the world is falling apart. World War I is on the horizon, and Luke will be given no choice but to fight. They will be continents apart, separated by danger and devastating loss, but bound by Luke's promise that they will meet again in Bombay.

Ein Geheimnis, das zwei Familien auseinanderreißt. Ein Krieg, der sie wieder zusammenführt. London 1914: Ella Wells und Violet Owen waren seit Kindheitstagen befreundet. Doch vor vier Jahren zerbrach ihre Freundschaft an einem Skandal, der dazu führte, dass Ella ihre große Liebe Robert, Violets Bruder, verließ. Am Vorabend des Ersten Weltkriegs treffen die beiden Frauen wieder aufeinander, denn sowohl Ella als auch Violet haben sich als Krankenschwestern an der Front gemeldet. Nun müssen sie entscheiden, wie schwer das Geheimnis vom Rose Square wiegt, das zwischen ihnen steht. Denn der Krieg, der auf sie zurollt, droht ihnen nicht nur alles zu entreißen – sondern birgt auch eine Chance zu erkennen, dass die Liebe, die Freundschaft und das Glück jeden Kampf wert sind.

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Die Frauen vom Rose Square

***THE EBOOK BESTSELLER*** Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Dinah Jefferies, Victoria Hislop and Lucy Foley. Two great loves. One shattering betrayal. A war that changes everything. ************** 'Island in the East is a stunner' Kate Furnivall 'Exotic and mysterious - I was gripped' Dinah Jefferies 'A moving, stirring love story' Rachel Rhys 'Evocative, absorbing. . . A rich and satisfying read' Gill Paul 'It becomes impossible to put this book down' Kate Riordan ************** Singapore, 1897 Harriet and Mae Grafton are twenty-year-old identical twins born from a scandalous affair. They grew up in India slighted by gossip and ostracised from polite society. They had each other and that was enough. But when their wealthy benefactor sends them to Singapore, they meet the mysterious Alex Blake and their relationship fractures with devastating consequences. 1941 Ivy Harcourt is posted to wartime Singapore amid the looming threat of Japanese invasion. Ivy knows the island will be a far cry from war-torn London, but she is totally unprepared for what awaits her: strangers from her grandmother Mae's past, an unstoppable love affair and a shattering secret that's been waiting to be uncovered . . . Vivid, authentic and utterly beautiful - with a sizzling love affair playing out against sisterly rivalry and epic family drama - Island in the East is romantic historical fiction at its very best. More praise for Jenny Ashcroft: 'Beautifully described . . . A moving love story' Tracy Rees 'A great read.' Judith Lennox 'A summer must-read' Red 'Love, sisterly rivalry and betrayal are themes in this epic tale' My Weekly 'Brilliant; everything romantic historical fiction should be.' Nicola Cornick 'Absolutely brilliant' Kerry Fisher 'Completely entrancing . . . Perfect escapism, beautifully written.' Emma Rous 'Evocative, lush and beautifully written, Island in the East is a gripping read.' Nikola Scott 'First-class writing, brilliant characters, fascinating locations and gripping plots' Tracy Buchanan 'Exquisitely written . . . unputdownable and unforgettable' Iona Grey 'A wonderful novel, full of mystery that kept me gripped until the end' Rachel Burton

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Island in the East

« Exotique et mystérieux. Je me suis laissé captiver par cette histoire complexe. » Dinah Jefferies « Extraordinairement bien écrit... Impossible de le refermer. Et inoubliable. » Iona Grey Deux grandes histoires d'amour. Une trahison bouleversante. Une guerre qui change tout. Singapour, 1897 À vingt ans, Harriet et Mae Grafton sont des jumelles nées d'une liaison scandaleuse. Alors qu'elles sont rejetées par la bonne société, elles ne peuvent que compter l'une sur l'autre. Mais lorsque leur riche bienfaiteur les envoie à Singapour, elles font la connaissance du mystérieux Alex Blake, et leur relation se détériore, ce qui aura des conséquences dévastatrices... Singapour, 1941 Petite-fille de Mae, Ivy Harcourt travaille à Londres et est affectée à Singapour, alors sous la menace d'une invasion japonaise. Même si Ivy redoute de vivre sur cette île qui lui est totalement étrangère, elle n'est pas du tout préparée à ce qui l'y attend : des inconnus surgissant du passé de sa grand-mère, une histoire d'amour inattendue et un secret qui n'attend que d'être découvert... Une île en Orient est le livre idéal pour les fans de Dinah Jefferies et Victoria Hislop. Saisissant, authentique et absolument magnifique, Une île en Orient est suggestif et évocateur, ce qui se fait de mieux en fiction historique. « Suggestif, captivant... une lecture riche et convaincante. » Gill Paul « Une histoire d'amour émouvante et poignante, à l'atmosphère envoûtante. Je sentais presque la sueur sur ma peau. » Rachel Rhys « Magnifiquement écrit... une histoire d'amour touchante. » Tracy Rees « Il est impossible de refermer ce livre avant de l'avoir fini. » Kate Riordan « Parmi les thèmes de ce roman épique, citons l'amour, la rivalité entre deux sœurs et la trahison. » My Weekly « Sublime ! Tout ce que devrait être la fiction historique. » Nicola Cornick « Extrêmement captivant... Évasion garantie, avec une plume magnifique. » Emma Rous « Évocateur, luxuriant et joliment écrit, Une île en Orient est une lecture captivante. » Nikola Scott

Une île en Orient

***THE EBOOK BESTSELLER*** 'Exotic and mysterious - I was gripped' Dinah Jefferies 'Beautifully described . . . A moving love story' Tracy Rees 'Emotional, evocative and enthralling.' Kate Furnivall Beneath a Burning Sky is a beautiful and gripping story of love, betrayal and mystery, set against the heat and intrigue of colonial Alexandria. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Lucinda Riley and Kate Furnivall. ********************** The shores of Alexandria, 1891 Olivia Sheldon has travelled across the world to marry a man she does not love. Reluctant to leave England but coerced into the marriage, Olivia's reward is being reunited with her estranged sister, Clara. Her punishment is falling impossibly and illicitly in love with the enigmatic Captain Edward Bertram. Then one scorching day Clara is abducted from Alexandria's busiest street. Desperate to find her sister - and the truth about her disappearance - Olivia becomes embroiled in Egypt's shadowy underworld, risking both her life and future with Edward. Because, determined as Olivia is to find Clara, there are others who will stop at nothing to conceal what's become of her . . . Praise for Jenny Ashcroft: 'Evocative, absorbing, fascinating . . . A rich and satisfying read' Gill Paul 'A summer must-read' Red 'Completely entrancing . . . Perfect escapism, beautifully written.' Emma Rous 'It's impossible to put this book down.' Kate Riordan 'Brilliant; everything romantic historical fiction should be' Nicola Cornick 'The writing is beautiful and the setting absolutely glorious . . . lovely, lush and poignant' Nikola Scott 'Absolutely brilliant' Kerry Fisher 'First-class writing, brilliant characters, fascinating locations and gripping plots' Tracy Buchanan 'Exquisitely written . . . unputdownable and unforgettable' Iona Grey 'A wonderful novel, full of mystery that kept me gripped until the end' Rachel Burton

A gripping and mysterious historical love story

'Beautifully written and impressively researched, Island in the East is a stunner. Emotional, evocative and enthralling.' Kate Furnivall 'I'm absolutely loving it.' Gill Paul 'Completely entrancing - the humidity and social tensions of a bygone Singapore rise from every page. Perfect escapism, beautifully written.' Emma Rous 'It's impossible to put this book down.' Kate Riordan With a sizzling love affair playing out against sisterly rivalry and epic family drama, Island in the East is the perfect read for fans of Victoria Hislop, Dinah Jefferies and Tracy Rees. ************** Two great loves. One shattering betrayal. A war that changes everything. Singapore, 1897 Harriet and Mae Grafton, twenty-year-old identical twins born from a scandalous affair, grew up in India slighted by gossip and ostracised from polite society. They had each other and that was enough. But when their wealthy benefactor sends them to Singapore, they meet the mysterious Alex Blake and their relationship fractures with devastating consequences. 1941 Ivy Harcourt is posted to wartime Singapore amid the looming threat of Japanese invasion. Ivy knows the island will be a far cry from war-torn London, but she is totally unprepared for what awaits her: strangers from her grandmother Mae's past, an unstoppable love affair, and a shattering secret that's been waiting to be uncovered . . . Vivid, authentic and utterly beautiful, Island in the East is evocative, atmospheric and romantic historical fiction at its very best. Praise for Jenny Ashcroft: 'Exotic and mysterious - I was gripped by this complex tale' Dinah Jefferies 'Beautifully described . . . A moving love story' Tracy Rees 'A summer must-read' Red 'Absolutely brilliant' Kerry Fisher 'First-class writing, brilliant characters, fascinating locations and gripping plots' Tracy Buchanan 'Exquisitely written . . . unputdownable and unforgettable' Iona Grey 'A wonderful novel, full of mystery that kept me gripped until the end' Rachel Burton

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