THREE HOT READS

◆ Immerse yourself in Georgian London through the pages of THE MERMAID AND MRS HANCOCK. In this tale by IMOGEN HERMES GOWAR, a staid merchant turns showman when a ‘genuine mermaid’ comes into his possession – beautiful storytelling with a hint of magic. ◆ When a new resident arrives at a care home, Florence sees a figure from her past and is determined to uncover the truth. THREE THINGS ABOUT ELSIE by JOANNA CANNON is a moving, bittersweet story teeming with lively and loveable characters. ◆ We read the first horrifying chapter of LULLABY with our mouths open – two children have been murdered by their nanny. This novel by LEÏLA SLIMANI delves into the seemingly ordinary nanny’s psyche and the result is dark and devastating.