‘The perfect book to curl up with, whether beach or fireside. I absolutely loved it!’ Celia Anderson
Book editor Lucy Thomas has just inherited her grandmother’s windswept Cornish home, and with it, a library bathed in sunlight, a spiral staircase that leads to secrets, and a battered box filled with unfinished stories…
To honour her grandmother’s last wish, Lucy must finish what was left undone – and discover the magic hiding between the lines.
Filled with warmth, whispers of magic, and the irreplaceable comfort of books, The Secret Library is for anyone who knows how one story can change everything.
About the author
Amanda James
Amanda James has written since she was a child, and as an eight-year-old, she asked her parents for a typewriter for Christmas. She never imagined her words would ever be published however. Then in 2010, after many twists and turns, the dream of becoming a writer came true when she had her first short story published for a Born Free anthology. She left teaching in 2013 to pursue her dream full-time.
Originally from Sheffield, Amanda now lives in Cornwall and is inspired every day by the wild and beautiful coastline near her home. She loves writing uplifting books with a twist of magic, as she thinks the world needs more joy in it right now. Amanda can usually be found playing on the beach with her family, or walking the cliff paths planning her next book.
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Our Review
This story opens with editor Lucy leaving the publisher she works for, to have lunch. Her friend Claude joins her and they chat about the meaning of life. Their lives, at least.
Lucy is looking for a special story, one that will bring some magic back to the world. Then her grandmother dies, leaving her everything, her wonderful house, money and belongings, including the magical library that Lucy loves so much.
She has also left instructions and an interesting job to do. Lucy loves to edit, find stories that will become best sellers, so this job will be a labour of love.
This is something I love to do too, so reading this enigmatic story was a joy…
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