The Library of Lost and Found
- Author Phaedra Patrick
- Narrator Sarah Borges
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 26 March 2019
- Run Time 10 hours and 38 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Fiction: special features, Generational sagas, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
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.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
Praise for Phaedra Patrick:
n‘A charming story with thought-provoking themes.’
nn Candisn
n‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm that had me rooting for Arthur all the way.’
nn The Daily Mailn
n‘Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and the heart.’
nn The Sunn
n‘A gorgeous journey told through charms.’
nn Heatn
n‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart.’
nn Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshopn
n‘A charming, unforgettable story.’
nn Harper’s Bazaarn
n‘With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, in the vein of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, this is a lovely feel-good read.’
nn Compassn
n‘As charming and witty as the title suggest.’
nn My Weeklyn
n‘We love this sweet story about self-discovery.’
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