About Us

Stories worth remembering

Last Cross Publishing is an independent publishing house with a passion for the written word and a particular love of historical fiction.

We believe that great books have the power to transport us — to other places, other lives and other periods of history — while helping us see our own world from a different perspective.

Our approach

We are interested in stories with a strong sense of place, memorable characters and something meaningful to say.

Historical fiction is at the heart of our interests, but we are not looking for manuscripts that fit neatly into a formula. We are interested in distinctive voices, compelling storytelling and authors who can make us see something familiar in a new way.

What matters to us

History

We love the richness of the past and the possibilities it offers a writer. We are particularly drawn to stories that bring historical periods, communities and characters vividly to life.

Story

Research and authenticity matter, but ultimately a novel needs to be a great story. We look for compelling narratives, memorable characters and writing that keeps us turning the page.

Voice

Every author has something different to say. We want to discover distinctive voices and perspectives that give readers a reason to keep reading.

A new publishing house

Last Cross Publishing is at the beginning of its journey.

We are building our catalogue carefully, with the ambition of creating a list of books that we can be proud of — books that entertain, intrigue and remain with their readers.

If you are an author with a story you believe deserves to be told, we would love to hear from you.