Sarah Sherborne

The Scott's reveal man's impact on this magnificent continent through detailed observation.

A couple of books bought at the village jumble sale and inscribed 'Johnnie Bearsden' are all that it takes to open old wounds and start rumours flying. Jess has always kept a dignified silence about who is the father of her daughter, Izzy, but could it be Bearsden, who is soon to return to the village?

Starting an affair with Robert, a married man, is easy and Harriet is excited by the idea of a commitment-free fling. His wife is a minor inconvenience, but then Harriet finds out about his other mistress!

The year is 1861. Sachi is growing up in Japan but, due to her pale skin, has always felt different. When she is eleven she is chosen as a concubine to the young shogun but Japan is changing and as civil war erupts she flees for her life.

Araminta's favourite ghost is approaching his 500th birthday. She wants to buy him a gift but what do you buy for someone who has no hobbies and no body?