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Title: The Library of Lost and Found
Author: Phaedra Patrick
Format reviewed: Ebook
Source: Netgalley
Publisher: HQ
Publication Date: 26th March 2019
Rating: 5 Stars
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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.
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.
Phaedra Patrick is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, or at least one that I know I need to read all of her books of!
There is something rather special about this lovely plot, and seeing Martha grow as a person.
In fact the character development is terrific all around, as family secrets are uncovered, and we get to know multiple generations of Martha's family.
There are small sections in the past from Betty, Martha's mum, so we can see just closely the sort of parents Martha had, and how they have affected her life.
Initially I though Martha was a bit of a doormat, she seemed to be saying yes to everything anyone asked of her, no matter how many other hundreds of things she hadn't quite completed yet. I was though delighted to see her grow in confidence as the book progressed.
And the book that triggers all of this growth in Martha is a rather unique one, and she is determined to uncover just why the book even exists.
Dotted throughout are stories that a young Martha wrote, which are really imaginative and show the children perceive adult situations at a lot more than most give them credit for.
Such a quick book to read and incredibly enjoyable at that, I loved every moment of it.
Thank you to Netgalley and HQ for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
There is something rather special about this lovely plot, and seeing Martha grow as a person.
In fact the character development is terrific all around, as family secrets are uncovered, and we get to know multiple generations of Martha's family.
There are small sections in the past from Betty, Martha's mum, so we can see just closely the sort of parents Martha had, and how they have affected her life.
Initially I though Martha was a bit of a doormat, she seemed to be saying yes to everything anyone asked of her, no matter how many other hundreds of things she hadn't quite completed yet. I was though delighted to see her grow in confidence as the book progressed.
And the book that triggers all of this growth in Martha is a rather unique one, and she is determined to uncover just why the book even exists.
Dotted throughout are stories that a young Martha wrote, which are really imaginative and show the children perceive adult situations at a lot more than most give them credit for.
Such a quick book to read and incredibly enjoyable at that, I loved every moment of it.
Thank you to Netgalley and HQ for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
