We publish daring contemporary stories and revive significant works from the past, each chosen for its unique perspective.
WHAT WE PUBLISHDarkspur Press is a trade press dedicated to publishing new novels by contemporary writers and new editions of works that once earned critical acclaim and now deserve a second life. Our catalog embraces discovery and rediscovery, ensuring that important voices from the past and the present reach readers who value literature that endures.
The works we publish are united by their depth and urgency. From stories shaped by the crises of war to portraits of individuals caught in the crosshairs of history, our titles explore the struggles, courage, and contradictions of the human condition. We look for narratives that not only capture the intensity of their times but also remain resonant and necessary today.
Driven by a leadership team that views each project as an opportunity to engage deeply, adapt quickly, and deliver with purpose, we are unafraid to follow where the work demands. We approach each book on its own terms. Our role is to give every project the editorial focus, design standards, and strategic positioning it needs to reach the right audience.
We are proud to announce The Gossip Columnist,
the new novel from acclaimed writer Martyn Burke.
“In Burke’s historical novel, a gossip columnist harboring a dangerous family secret struggles to counter pervasive propaganda in Nazi-era Germany…..the work as a whole is dramatically absorbing and truly eye-opening; the author’s research into the Nazis’ perversions, as well as their intramural disputes over power, is impeccable. Burke manages, with impressive literary artistry, to shed some light on a historical conundrum: How did such unabashed savagery spring from such a famously refined national culture?
A stunning novel crackling with historical insight.”
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