Spirited

A moving, compelling story about three women fighting to break free, from the Richard & Judy recommended bestselling author Julie Cohen.

‘Haunting, tender and true – this story cast a spell on me’ Kirsty Logan
‘Wonderfully written and evocative’ Woman & Home, BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘This haunting story about the power of love will give you the shivers’ Best

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Viola has an impossible talent. Searching for meaning in her grief, she uses her photography to feel closer to her late father, taking solace from the skills he taught her – and to keep her distance from her husband. But her pictures seem to capture things invisible to the eye . . .

Henriette is a celebrated spirit medium, carrying nothing but her secrets with her as she travels the country. When she meets Viola, a powerful connection is sparked between them – but Victorian society is no place for reckless women.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, invisible threads join Viola and Henriette to another woman who lives in secrecy, hiding her dangerous act of rebellion in plain sight.

Faith. Courage. Love. What will they risk for freedom?

Driven by passionate, courageous female characters, SPIRITED is your next unforgettable read!

Perfect for fans of other bestselling historical novels The Binding by Bridget Collins, The Familiars by Stacey Halls, and Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield.

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Praise for SPIRITED:

‘A testament to the enduring power of love’ Sunday Mirror
‘Mindful, vivid, and strong Spirited explores death, grief, faith, class and gender, while at its heart relationships expand to make this such an engaging and rewarding novel’ Love Reading
‘This vivid tale is simmering with passions – some more repressed than others’ The People
‘A tender and haunting tale, this is a slow-burn read which sparks into flame, as passion kindles in the heart of her beautifully realised characters’ Daily Mail
‘A thrilling, spooky tale that has all the ingredients of a bestseller’ Cambridge Independent

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Praise for the Richard & Judy Bookclub Pick TOGETHER by Julie Cohen:

‘A bold, breathtaking and truly compelling love story’ Lisa Jewell
‘Moving and beautiful’ Joanna Cannon
‘One of the most beautiful and heart-breaking stories I’ve read’ Emma Flint
‘Reminded me of One Day & The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Erin Kelly
‘The kind of novel that will stay with you forever’ Rowan Coleman
‘A page-turner with real emotional punch’ Catherine Isaac
‘Original, poignant and beautifully told’ S Magazine
‘A must read’ Good Housekeeping
‘A taut, beguiling love-story-in-reverse that reveals just how far people will go to protect themselves from facing the truth’ Elle
‘Every now and again, a novel comes along that is so different, so affecting and so unforgettable, that you simply must tell everyone you know to read it’ Heat

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Praise for the Polari Prize 2019 longlisted novel THE TWO LIVES OF LOUIS & LOUISE by Julie Cohen:

‘Brilliant . . . I enjoyed it hugely’ Marian Keyes
‘Hugely original and heartbreakingly real’ Rosie Walsh
‘Not often does a story remind us of what beautifully complex creatures we are. Julie Cohen has given us that rare gift’ Christina Dalcher
‘Elegant, thoughtful and powerful’ Daisy Buchanan
‘So cleverly done and authentic’ A J Pearce
‘Beautifully written and thought-provoking’ Kate Eberlen
‘A timely read that will stay with you long after you put it down’ Libby Page
‘A cobweb of a book: beautifully intricate and delicate’ Veronica Henry
‘Engaging, moving, arresting’ Sunday Times
‘A powerful and memorable story’ Sunday Express
‘A modern tale told with heart’ Grazia