A PERILOUS JOURNEY
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer (£18.99, HB, Headline)
It’s Barbados 1834 and slavery has been abolished, but former slaves must work for another six years – for free! In an act of resistance, Rachel heads off through the Caribbean and South America in search of the five children taken from her. Powerful, moving and lyrical, it’s a compelling novel from a debut author who’s one to watch.
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SEEKING JUSTICE
The Simple Truth by James Buckler (£14.99, HB, Transworld)
When research scientist Maria Brennan is found dead, suicide is suspected. But newly qualified lawyer Lewis Miller, who is tasked
