The Story Collector

byIris Costello, Kristin Atherton (Read by), Jane Slavin (Read by), Rosina Aichner (Read by)
London, 1915: Tarot reader Katerina is trying to hold her life together amid the wartime chaos. When she opens a bakery that offers divination alongside sweet treats, she is hailed as a beacon of hope. But Katerina is hiding a dark truth that could cost her everything.
Germany, 1918: A mute British soldier is taken to a prisoner of war camp where he meets Miriam, a researcher. She is drawn to his gentle manner and secretly vows to help him. But soon she will have to make an impossible choice: will she save the one she loves, or herself?
Cornwall, Present Day: Recently widowed Edie is astonished to discover a mysterious box hidden in the wall of her newly renovated cottage. As Edie starts to investigate, she uncovers a secret that has lain hidden for over a century...
The Story Collector tells the story of three people, divided by time and circumstance yet bound by a long-held secret.
Praise for Iris Costello:
A rich and tender story of fortitude, family and friendship
Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things

About Iris Costello

Iris Costello is the pseudonym of bestselling author, Nuala Ellwood. She has a BA Hons degree in Sociology from Durham University and a Master's in Creative Writing from York St John University where she is a visiting lecturer. She is the author of seven highly acclaimed novels, the most recent of which was The Secrets of Rochester Place. The Story Collector is her eighth book.
Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781405959643
  • Length: 706 minutes
  • Price: £14.00
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