The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick

The Library of Lost and Found

by Phaedra Patrick

'A gem of a book. I loved it.' Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestseller
'A charming story of self-discovery.' Hello!
'Wonderful... the perfect summer read.' Woman

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A librarian's discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful new novel from the bestselling author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.

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 59 Memory Lane, The Keeper of Lost Things and Something to Live For.

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*Phaedra's emotional and uplifting new novel, The Secrets of Sunshine, is available for pre-order now!*

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Readers love Phaedra Patrick:

'You will laugh and quite possibly cry...I certainly did!'

'Brought a smile to my face and more than one tear was shed. A lovely read'

'A charming family drama'

'Fascinating and thought-provoking'

' A poignant, warm-hearted story'

'The most beautiful book I've ever read'

'A delightful novel about finding meaning in your life.'

'A very uplifting and heart-warming book. You will love all the characters!'

Reviewed by MurderByDeath on

3 of 5 stars

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Meh.  It's not bad, just average in the statistical sense.  The story wasn't what I expected from the blurb; not because it was misleading, but rather because my inference of it was of a story altogether different.    The story was never bad enough (or really, bad, though the writing wasn't strong enough to follow on the heels of Dorothy Sayers) to DNF it, but I didn't really care much about the main character, or anyone in her orbit.  I suspect this is supposed to be a tear jerker, but at no point did I feel even the slightest tug; my tear ducts remained unmoved and indifferent from beginning to end.  I also suspect it's plot twist is supposed to have packed an emotional punch, but honestly, this particular plot twist is practically a cliche at this point.   The MC's 85 year old grandmother is gay.  Whoopty doo. (hide spoiler)   As I said, it's not a bad book; it just wasn't really my jam.   It did, however, have a large number of scenes that take place in a library, and the MC volunteers at said library, so I got a monopoly square out of it, and of course another book off my TBR.

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