Rose and Renzo by Carolyn O'Brien. Published 16th May 2026 by Northodox Press. From the cover of the book: Manchester 1936 Fascism looms ...

This month’s picks include the rat-infested tale of the real Robinson Crusoe, plus adultery and scandal in 18th-century Fife

Join Northodox Press authors Carolyn Kirby, A.D Bergin, Carolyn O’Brien, Rachel Canwell and Rue Baldry for a relaxed and entertaining

BookTrail Boarding Pass: Rose & Renzo Destination/location: Manchester (Ancoats) Little Italy Author/guide: Carolyn O’Brien   Departure Time: 1936

5/5: It’s ninety years since the Battle of Cable Street, one of dramatic backdrops in Carolyn O’Brien’s brilliant new novel, Rose and Renzo, but the political parallels between 1936 and 2026 are stark...