Overview

148 Pages of Fabulous Fiction from The People’s Friend Escape into a world of warmth, wonder and storytelling magic with this beautifully curated 148-page bookazine from The People’s Friend. Designed to delight readers of all tastes, this uplifting collection brings together 44 brand-new stories spanning romance, cosy crime, nostalgia and feel-good summer adventure. Carefully crafted to offer something for every mood, each story invites readers to immerse themselves in rich characters, gentle mysteries and heartwarming moments. Whether it’s a sun-soaked escape, a touch of intrigue, or a journey into the past, this collection delivers hours of engaging, comforting fiction. Enhancing the reading experience, exquisite illustrations and thoughtfully selected poetry are woven throughout, offering peaceful interludes of calm and creativity between stories - perfect for moments of relaxation and mindfulness.

Full Product Details

Publisher:   D.C.Thomson & Co Ltd
Imprint:   D.C.Thomson & Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 29.70cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.350kg
ISBN:  

9781917436533

ISBN 10:   191743653
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   17 June 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available  
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Table of Contents

Holiday Season 8 Hidden Gems — by Dawn Knox 10 Come Fly With Me — by Moira Smyth 12 In Holiday Mode — by Marie Penman 14 Here’s Looking At You — by Jane Burns 16 Life Gives You Lemons — by Rebecca Holmes 19 LONG READ: Deception In Venice — by David Balmer 27 Get Out There — by Beth Watson 30 Turn Of The Tide — by Karen Edwards 33 Back In The Saddle — by Helen Yuretich 34 A Seaside Escape — by Penny Alexander 36 Eyes On The Prize — by Stefania Hartley Poetry 38 POEM: An Ode To Summer Days — by Eileen Marston 40 POEM: A Jolly Funfair — by S. Bee The Joy of Romance 44 A Bite At The Berry — by Jacqui Cooper 46 Beach Battle — by Eirin Thompson 48 Can You Dig It? — by Sharon Haston 50 A Real Catch — by Stefania Hartley 52 That’s The Plan — by Marian Myers 55 LONG READ: Island Of Promise — by Alison Carter 63 Let Me In — by Jackie Morrison 66 The Last Ferry — by Claire Keogh 69 One Year On — by H. Johnson-Mack 70 A Table For Two — by Karen Edwards 72 Love In Bloom — by Jane Ricot 74 POEM: Beach Baby — by Angie Keeler 76 POEM: A Picnic — by Patsy Goodsir Cosy Crime 80 Trouble In Acacia Avenue — by Joanne Duncan 82 Too Many Coincidences — by Alison Carter 84 Final Position — by Meg Stokes 86 A Little Honesty — by Sally Waterbury 88 Star Turn — by Charmaine Fletcher 91 LONG READ: Suspicion By The Sea — by Alison Carter 99 Belle Of The Ball — by Kate Finnemore 102 Peril On The High Seas — by Joanne Duncan 105 Winging It — by Alyson Hilbourne 106 The Case Of The Missing Jewels — by Sara Partington 108 A Wealth Of History — by Charmaine Fletcher 110 POEM: Dogs May Dream! — by George Hughes 112 POEM: Satisfying Sandwiches — by Angie Keeler Days in the Sun 116 Tell The Bees — by Becca Robin 118 Every Petal Helps — by Alison Carter 120 Worth The Wait — by John Holmes 122 Out Of A Hat — by Sally Waterbury 124 Crossing The Water — by Sharon Haston 127 LONG READ: Looking For Laurie — by Kate Blackadder 135 Best Laid Plans — by Alexis Wolfe 138 Postcard Perfect — by Claire Keogh 141 The Cake Conundrum — by Wendy Janes 142 Here’s The Scoop — by Sally Waterbury 144 Pride Of London — by Alison Carter 146 POEM: Silent And Magnificent — by Sue Claremont

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