No. 17 Curiosity Lane
- Author Christie Barlow
- Narrator Charlie Sanderson
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 27 February 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance.
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What to expect
'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde
We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island…
Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out.
But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl’s heart…
Critics Review
'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
n'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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