Three touching contemporary British novels of love, loss, and humor from the international bestselling "virtuoso" (The Times, London).   Jumping the Queue: This masterpiece of wit, humor, and psychological suspense tells the story of a middle-aged widow who has had it with life. She puts her papers in order, gives away her pet goose, packs a picnic lunch, and heads to the beach to drown herself--only to meet a criminal on the run who has the same idea. Together they set out on adventure in this novel about the hidden costs of love and death.   The Camomile Lawn: In this international bestseller, several cousins reunite after forty years to lay one of their own to rest. Together they recall their last carefree summer--and one hot August night in 1939 before the war began. They also reflect on the chaos that followed . . . and how it changed their lives forever.   Harnessing Peacocks: Single mother Hebe juggles numerous lovers while working as a manor house chef to pay for her son's schooling. When her two worlds collide, a secret from the past leads to a final showdown with a man who's in search for his lost love in this captivating and sensual novel.