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Families unravel, and there's mystery and vengeance as a Restoration-era nation settles down after the Civil War in Maria McCann's The Wilding. You might have seen this on the Richard & Judy Bookclub? It was Judy's favourite - will it be yours? More

The Editor's Discussion Points:

Consultant, confidant, champion ... The editor plays many roles in turning an author's words into a literary success. So there's no one better placed to make suggestions for discussing a book. This month Faber's Sarah Savitt guides us through The Wilding. More

Author Q & A: Maria McCann

'It seems incredible now but when I wrote As Meat Loves Salt I didn’t have an internet connection for much of the time. I used the standard histories of the period and also pamphlets put out by small presses.' Maria McCann tells us more about life as a writer and, of course, The Wilding. More

Non-fiction Choice: Catherine of Aragon

Giles Tremlett's study of 'Henry's Spanish Queen' is the first in more than four decades to be dedicated entirely and uniquely to the tenacious woman whose marriage lasted twice as long as those of Henry's five other wives put together. We think you'll enjoy it. More

What You're Reading: The Lost Daughter of Happiness

'The story was mesmerising and yet disturbing - to my mind the love story between the two main characters took second place to the horrific turmoil of the heroine's life.' Find out if readers were impressed or underwhelmed by Geling Yan's The Lost Daughter of Happiness. More

At Home with Faber The Orkney Library

Faber and Orkney Library have teamed up for a new online reading group, which Orkney Island residents can take part in without having to leave the comfort of their own home. Even if you're not an islander, take inspiration from the lively conversations on their blog.

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