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The Library of Lost and Found

By: Phaedra Patrick
Narrated by: Sarah Borges
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About this listen

A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful new novel from the best-selling 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 superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible.

All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend - 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 heartwarming 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.

©2019 Phaedra Patrick (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Fantasy Comedy Heartfelt

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really enjoyed this book unexpected twist within the book...fantastic summer book...thank you for it

excellent story

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I would recommend this book to anybody who wants a nice easy and uncomplicated book to read, I read it before going to sleep at night and when I wanted to relax without having to listen too hard. The storyline was interesting, unchallenging and in some places predictable. I did enjoy it so I would recommend.

A nice uncomplicated read

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Blimey what a book! It's a long listen, hits close to home but its Marvelous.

A lovely, blood boiling, self reflective journey!

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A touching story. Dreadful narration. The speech pattern is really strange as if it is being read by a robot . It sounds like your Sat nav is reading to you.

Strange narration

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Loved it . It was beutiful story, and very nicely presented. I will recommended.

I love this story .

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struggled to get into it but glad I finished it!
I found the performance of the narrator a struggle at times due to lack of emotion.

Good story

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It could be a decent story but oh my goodness, the monotone narration that never changes no matter what happens. I kept missing huge chunks as her voice had no inflection, no emotion, no interest and consequently her voice drifted past like some kind of background noise. What a shame as I like this author’s work.

Soporific narrator

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I got cross a couple of times listening I thought, to another story about a silly woman who martyred herself for other people, which I find so irritating. Luckily I perservered and fell in love with this story and it's flawed but amazing characters. I truly loved listening to this book with its gentle and mesmerising narration. I cannot read anything myself at the moment due to a very recent eye operation and have so enjoyed discovering Kindle Audible books. I have greedily already purchased my next book by this author this time with a male main character and hoping to find it equally as good.

A lovely book full of love and hope.

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lovely discriptions, and characters that everyone can relate to.
we all know a 'Marta', and it's beautiful to she how the story develops.
easy to follow, yet I finished it in 2days as enjoyed it

easy, relaxing read/listen

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I have always loved books and my childhood trips to my local library were the highlight of my weekend, immersing myself within the creativity and imagination of other worlds. Now I always have at least 2 books on the go, one I read and one I listen to with Audible.

I loved this book about Martha Stone who works as a volunteer in the local library but longs to be employed there and respected by her bullying boss, Clive. One day she finds an old book of fairy stories left for her by an unknown person which has a dedication to Martha (from her Nanna), but is dated 3 years after her Nanna’s death. This leads Martha on a journey of reminiscence , truths and discoveries. Within the story of Martha we hear several of the fairy stories which are wonderful. Martha, who has dedicated her life to helping others, may begin to realise that she needs to do things for herself. There’s a poignant thread running through the book which prompts the reader to think about forgiveness, self love, true friendship and acceptance. My favourite character is Sukie with her wonderful malapropisms … FABULOUS!

wonderful malapropisms

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