The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney

A glimpse of the fading days of the dominance of the Hudson’s Bay Company, woven into a gripping tale of murder, lust and individual courage

Tess has a Broken Heart and Other Comedies Full of Errors

In this rather quirky but nice book, Tess and her love troubles frame the action, leading to some philosophising about love on the side.

The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

Yann Martel’s book is surreal at times, but profoundly moving. I loved The High Mountains of Portugal and can’t recommend it enough.