
The Lost Storyteller
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Narrated by:
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Matt Bates
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Polly Edsell
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By:
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Amanda Block
About this listen
The Lost Storyteller is the heartwarming and evocative debut novel from a stunning new voice in fiction, Amanda Block. Perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan, Jessie Burton and Diane Setterfield.
Rebecca hasn't seen her father, Leo, since she was six. Her family never talk about him, and she has long since pushed him firmly to the back of her mind. All she knows is that once upon a time, he was a well-loved children's TV star.
But when a journalist turns up uninvited at her office, asking questions about her once-famous father, Rebecca starts to wonder whether there is more to Leo's absence than she realised. Then, looking for answers, she unearths a book of fairy tales written by Leo and dedicated to her - but what use are children's stories to her now, all these years later.
Tentatively, Rebecca tries to piece together her father's life, from the people he used to know and her own hazy memories. Yet her mind keeps returning to the magical, melancholic fairy tales, which seem to contain more truth than make-believe. Perhaps they are the key to unlocking the mystery of her father, the lost storyteller; to revealing who he was, what he went through - and even where he might be now....
The Lost Storyteller celebrates the magic of forgotten fairy tales and the power and resilience of imagination.
©2021 Amanda Block (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedLeo Samson the stowaway where is he? Rebecca didn’t know and had shut it out her mind for a long time until Ellis wanted to write a piece called where are they now? Everyone excluding Leo the star were located and the article wrote. Rebecca had shut her dad from her mind but now he invaded her mind and 7 tales the book he left when she was 8
Brilliant perspective on poor mental health
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wonderful
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Beautiful, magical story
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Also loved Matt’s narration especially the final story.
Really glad I downloaded
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Just too slow, and to meh for me
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The mystery of Leo is beautifully woven into a set of original fairytales and Rebecca has to wade through accounts of her father's life from those around here, as she searches for the truth amongst the fiction.
Block has expertly crafted an enthralling tale of fathers and daughters, magic, and the power of storytelling. Her words will transport you across the UK from Devon to Scotland, but also to far off places and forgotten memories. Truly a book to lose yourself in.
Amanda Block has shown herself a true talent with her debut novel, and will be one to watch out for on the literary scene. I can't wait to read what she writes next!
A story to lose yourself in
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Sweet and Haunting at once.
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Sorry, had to return
Irritating character voices
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