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The Story Collector
- Author
- Evie Woods
- Narrator
- Heather O’Sullivan
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 18 July 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 26 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Fiction companion works, Speculative fiction, Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything…
One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life.
In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets – secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen.
With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods's latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell.
Readers have fallen in love with The Story Collector:‘I highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction and want to learn more about Ireland and its folklore history surrounding the faeries.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Romantic and magical, an adventure to be enjoyed.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Painted beautifully.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A bewitching story which I will treasure.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A mystical treasure that echoes with the fairy world power of Ireland. A mesmerising tale told in two timelines where the past unfolds and ripples like a wave into the future.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is the perfect book to read on a winter afternoon in front of the fire.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A delightful tale of love and loss and magical stories.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Previously published as The Story Collector by Evie Gaughan.
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR EVIE WOODS:
'A love letter to music, a hug for new friendship, and a literary orchestral score conducted in Woods’ spellbinding prose.’ Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House
'A beautifully melodic tale, full of heart, hope, and mystery. The Violin Maker's Secret is a welcome reminder that there is magic to be found within our everyday lives.' Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of Before Dorothy
'The Violin Maker’s Secret moved me to tears. I was deeply drawn into their hopes and dreams. This story will stay with readers long after the final lovely notes fade.’ Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book Society
‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting…a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The writing has an uplifting side reflecting on the importance of love, family and friends helping relieve trauma across generations.’ Historical Novel Society
'A delicious book that I couldn’t resist devouring in one sitting. It was a delight to lose myself in the world of Edie and the mysterious baker. I would recommend to pastry lovers and book lovers alike!' Sally Page, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories
‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one…It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The writing has an uplifting side reflecting on the importance of love, family and friends helping relieve trauma across generations.’ Historical Novel Society
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Details
- Author
- Evie Woods
- Narrator
- Heather O’Sullivan
- Duration
- 9 hours 26 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 July 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008706685
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Fiction companion works, Speculative fiction, Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything… One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life. In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets – secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen. With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods's latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell. Readers have fallen in love with The Story Collector: ‘I highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction and want to learn more about Ireland and its folklore history surrounding the faeries.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Romantic and magical, an adventure to be enjoyed.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Painted beautifully.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A bewitching story which I will treasure.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A mystical treasure that echoes with the fairy world power of Ireland. A mesmerising tale told in two timelines where the past unfolds and ripples like a wave into the future.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the perfect book to read on a winter afternoon in front of the fire.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful tale of love and loss and magical stories.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Previously published as The Story Collector by Evie Gaughan.
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