The Library of Lost and Found
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4.2 • 36 Ratings
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- £2.99
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Publisher Description
A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.
'A gem of a book. I loved it.' Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Book Club
'A lovely, heart-warming story.' B A Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors
Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people, though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible.
All of that changes when a mysterious book arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her grandmother Zelda, who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda’s past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever.
Filled with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heart-warming reminder that even the quietest life has the potential to be extraordinary.
Perfect for fans of The Memory Library, 59 Memory Lane and The Lost Book Shop.
Praise for Phaedra Patrick:
'The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday.' Sally Page, author of The Keeper of Stories
'A wonderfully hope-filled story.' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus
'Completely lovely.' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project
'Charming and compelling… a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins
'A feel-good story with oodles of charm.' Daily Mail
Readers love The Library of Lost and Found:
‘You will laugh and quite possibly cry…I certainly did!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Lose yourself and find yourself in the library' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Brought a smile to my face and more than one tear was shed. A lovely read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘ A poignant, warm-hearted story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The most beautiful book I’ve ever read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delightful novel about finding meaning in your life.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About the author
Phaedra Patrick studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organiser and communications manager. Her books have been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide and her first three novels were all USA Today bestsellers. Her second novel Rise and Shine Benedict Stone has been made into a Hallmark movie. Phaedra lives with her family in Saddleworth where she writes full-time.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
An introverted librarian opens a book into a fantasy world that also reveals secrets from her grandmother's past in this pleasing novel from Patrick (Rise and Shine). In addition to volunteering at the library, Martha Storm also helps the people in her small, unnamed seaside village with small tasks. With her parents long dead, she lives in her childhood home, surrounded by her neighbor's stuff that she has promised to mend and store. One evening, after returning from the library, she finds a small package at her door containing a book of fantastical short stories. Inside is a handwritten inscription from her grandmother Zelda, who died under mysterious circumstances years before the date of the inscription. Martha sets off to discover where the mysterious book came from and what happened to her grandmother, the one person who ever encouraged her to explore her creativity. Along with a handful of quirky supporting characters including divorc e Brenda, bookseller and fellow book lover Owen, and lovesick Suki Martha breaks out of her shell as she starts to piece together her grandmother's life in the small village. With a happy ending that is hinted from the beginning, Patrick's novel is just the kind of charming story Martha loves to read.
Customer Reviews
Not to be missed.
An amazing book,I was totally engrossed after the first page,beautifully written and so easy to read ,thoroughly enchanting.