Needle in a Haystack Needle in a Haystack

Needle in a Haystack

    • 4.5 • 27 Ratings
    • $9.99

Publisher Description

Karly Lane's page-turning, absolutely delightful 25th rural romance from this bestselling author with over 600,000 books sold.


Lottie Fairchild has two loves: history and, well, history. She's fascinated by the legends of love and curses handed down through her family.


Owner of a little antique shop in small country town Banalla, Lottie is on the committee that is about to launch a new festival celebrating local history, including gentleman bushranger Jack McNally. 


Altogether, Lottie feels happy. Mostly. But when festival guest speaker Professor Damian Loxley roars into town a week early, Lottie is caught off guard. 


As a professor of history and an author, Damian arrives keen to research Jack McNally and a historic cold case: the mysterious disappearance of a colonial lady - in essence the search for a needle in a haystack. Then he meets Lottie Fairchild ... the perfect local guide. 


Little do they realise what danger can come with treasures and truths. But least of all do they know that the hardest jewel to grasp is happiness itself ...


Praise for Karly Lane: 


'Perfect to read on a plane, train or beach-side holiday.' – Reading Writing and Reisling on The One That Got Away 


'I absolutely couldn't put The One That Got Away down ...' – Ms G's Bookshelf 


'... a compelling, fast-paced and engaging read with heart and substance.' – Better Reading 


'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life.' – Blue Wolf Reviews 


'A seriously wonderful book ... perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' – Beauty and Lace 


'A country reading delight, Wish You Were Here is the perfect book to enjoy this summer season. You can't go wrong with a Karly Lane novel and this latest one was no exception.' – Mrs B's Book Reviews 


'Heart-warming ... an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' – Canberra Weekly

GENRE
Romance
RELEASED
2025
29 April
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
384
Pages
PUBLISHER
Allen & Unwin
SELLER
Allen & Unwin Pty Limited
SIZE
3.3
MB

Customer Reviews

Tee-J1980 ,

Needle in a haystack

This might just be one of my favorite Aussie rural romances yet—and I’ve read nearly all of them!

As always, Karly has a way of bringing her fictional towns to life so vividly that I can’t help but imagine which of our little country towns she is writing about this time. The characters are so relatable and loveable, and I found myself completely invested in Catherine’s story, staying up far too late, eagerly searching for a clue that might lead to the happy ending for what felt like a real piece of history.

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