Author: janedavis

Set 13 years after a tragedy on the London Underground, this novel follows a diverse group of survivors as they learn how to go on living. From an author whose work has been called “beautifully written” (Joanne Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Chocolat).

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‘Davis is a phenomenal writer whose ability to create well-rounded characters … felt effortless.’ Compulsion ReadsLife can change in a split second. And nothing you can do will stop it.Fourth Edition, 384 pages when in paperback.As Streatham, South London, still reels from the 1980s’ riots in neighbouring Brixton, Graham Jones finds fatherhood a frightening place. How can he protect his family in … frightening place. How can he protect his family in a world where the pace of change is accelerating? He has more fear than faith in the future.One afternoon, his fears are realised, but not in a way he…

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Historical Fiction from an Award Winning AuthorWouldn’t you feel cheated if the woman you’d imagined was the villain of your childhood turned out to be someone rather extraordinary?Edwardian Brighton. A wide-eyed girl enters Mr Parker’s photographic studio and receives her first lesson about the rising medium that is to shape her life: “Can you think of a really good memory? Perhaps you can see … really good memory? Perhaps you can see it when you close your eyes. Now think how much better it would be if you could take it out and look at whenever you wanted to!” 2009:…

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