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Kate Furnivall

Kate Furnivall was born in Wales, has worked in publishing and TV advertising and now lives by the sea in Devon with her husband, with whom she has two sons.

Genres: Historical, Literary Fiction

New Books

October 2023

Child of the Ruins

Series

Russian Concubine
   1. The Jewel of St Petersburg (2010)
   2. The Russian Concubine (2007)
   3. The Concubine's Secret (2009)

Novels

   Under a Blood Red Sky (2008)
     aka The Red Scarf
   The White Pearl (2011)
   Shadows on the Nile (2012)
   The Far Side of the Sun (2013)
   The Italian Wife (2014)
   The Liberation (2016)
   The Betrayal (2017)
   The Survivors (2018)
   The Guardian of Lies (2019)
   Child of the Ruins (2023)

Novellas and Short Stories

Diamonds in the Dust (2012)

Kate Furnivall recommends

The Hidden Years (2023)
Rachel Hore
"A powerfully emotional book that gripped me on every page. Superb!"

Daughters of War (2021)
(Daughters of War, book 1)
Dinah Jefferies
"Rich in courage, love and sacrifice, but chilling and taut in its portrayal of the horrors of war."

The Orange Grove (2021)
Rosanna Ley
"I loved this wonderful tale of forbidden love and mysterious family secrets . . . completely beguiling and beautifully told."

The Puzzle Women (2020)
Anna Ellory
"I loved it. A shocking and powerful story that moved me profoundly. Ellory deals with dark and difficult subjects, yet turns them into an extraordinary uplifting tale of love and loyalty. A very special talent. This book will grip your heart and not let go."

The Silken Rose (2020)
(Rose Trilogy , book 1)
Carol McGrath
"Powerful, gripping and beautifully told. A historical novel that will resonate with the #MeToo generation. Carol McGrath bewitched me with her immaculate research, vivid characters and complex tale of politics, power and love. I could smell the secrets and taste the fear that stalked King Henry's court. Clever, intimate and full of intrigue, I loved it."

The Light Within Us (2020)
(Spindrift Trilogy, book 1)
Charlotte Betts
"Moving, heart-warming and beautifully woven."