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A novel about the magical lure of books and summoning the courage to rewrite our stories by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Last of the Moon Girls.
Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer’s affinity for books extends beyond the intoxicating scent of old paper, ink, and leather. She can feel the echoes of the books’ previous owners―an emotional fingerprint only she can read. When Ashlyn discovers a pair of beautifully bound volumes that appear to have never been published, her gift quickly becomes an obsession. Not only is each inscribed with a startling incrimination, but the authors, Hemi and Belle, tell conflicting sides of a tragic romance.
With no trace of how these mysterious books came into the world, Ashlyn is caught up in a decades-old literary mystery, beckoned by two hearts in ruins, whoever they were, wherever they are. Determined to learn the truth behind the doomed lovers’ tale, she reads on, following a trail of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals. The more Ashlyn learns about Hemi and Belle, the nearer she comes to bringing closure to their love story―and to the unfinished chapters of her own life.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Lake Union Publishing (March 28, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 443 pages
ISBN-10 : 1542038162
ISBN-13 : 978-1542038164
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
Customers say
Customers praise this novel’s vivid storytelling and how it weaves through decades, with well-developed characters and complex depth throughout. The book offers an amazing glimpse of the past, with one customer noting how it transports readers to specific decades, while another mentions how chapters are written from different vantage points. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as “words strung together like flawless classic literature.” The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it well-paced while others say it’s slow at the beginning. Customers appreciate the themes of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation when expecting the worst.
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