Adèle Geras

When Constance Barrington dies, she leaves behind a wealthy estate and a complex family network. But when the whole family gathers to hear her last will and testament, they are in for a terrible shock. Constance - possessed of a long memory and a spiteful disposition - altered her will shortly before her death. The new provisions are far from fair; some benefit hugely and others hardly at all. Constance's granddaughter, Louise, is bequeathed the copyright...

Lizzie, who longs to become a gardener, is sent away to London by her strict father with only her mother's letters to comfort her until the letters stop coming, and Lizzie decides she must rescue her mother.

"1895 -- Cecily is enchanted when she meets Rosalind, a photographer. But Cecily's father refuses to let her help Rosalind; can Cecily follow her dreams?" --Page 4 of cover. "1914 -- When Polly discovers her neighbors are suffragettes, fighting for women's right to vote, she is determined to join them. But her parents are scandalized; will Polly dare to defy them" --Page 4 of cover.

Told from the point of view of the women of Troy, portrays the last weeks of the Trojan War, when women are sick of tending the wounded, men are tired of fighting, and bored gods and goddesses find ways to stir things up.

Zannah and Adrian are planning a May wedding. But before that they must endure the one thing that happens before all weddings - the meeting of the families. Will the gathering go smoothly? Will they like each other - the slightly bohemian Gratrixes from Cheshire and the wealthy Ashtons from the Home Counties? The meeting will take place on neutral territory, at a lunch party in the home of Zannah's great-aunt Charlotte in London. A mood of festivity...

As featured on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.1914: war has broken out across Europe and beyond. Nothing will ever be the same again for those caught up in the conflict. This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed and shaped the lives of women forever. A courageous nurse risks her life at the Front Line; a young woman discovers independence and intrigue in wartime London; and a grief-stricken widow defends her homeland amidst...

In this collection, writers draw on personal objects to bring the First World War to life. Contributors include David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Michael Morpurgo, and Marcus Sedgwick. The texts contain descriptions of war violence.