The Story Collector
The Story Collector by Iris Costello, published by Penguin Books, Limited on February 29, 2024, is a historical fiction novel that spans multiple timelines and locations. Set against the backdrop of wartime London in 1915, the narrative follows Katerina, who runs a bakery that offers divination alongside her sweet treats, while concealing a dark secret. The story also unfolds in a German prisoner-of-war camp in 1918, where Miriam faces a life-altering decision involving a mute British soldier. In the present day, Edie discovers a mysterious box in her newly renovated cottage in Cornwall, leading her to uncover a long-buried secret.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that intertwines the lives of three women, each grappling with their own challenges and choices. The Story Collector explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of secrets across generations. With a page count of 400, this edition invites readers to journey through evocative settings, from the cobbled streets of London to the sea-swept cliffs of Cornwall, while delving into the complexities of human relationships during tumultuous times.
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‘Utterly compelling’ Heidi Swain
‘Evocatively written, poignant and compulsive’ Emma Curtis
‘Brilliant, twisty’ Sara Sheridan
Three women. A long-buried secret. One voice will free them all…
London, 1915 Amid the wartime chaos, Katerina is hailed as a beacon of hope for her bakery, which offers divination alongside sweet treats. But the dark truth she’s hiding could cost her everything.
Germany, 1918 Miriam secretly vows to help a mute British soldier in the prisoner-of-war camp she’s stationed at. Soon she must make an impossible choice: will she save the one she loves, or herself?
Cornwall, Present Day 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…
Sweeping through the cobbled streets of war-time London, a German WWI camp, and the sea-swept cliffs of Cornwall, The Story Collector is a thrilling, richly woven story about three women, bound by a long-held secret.
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PRAISE FOR IRIS COSTELLO
‘A rich and tender story’ Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things
‘The perfect winter read’ Amanda Prowse, To Love and Be Loved
‘Spellbinding, addictive, and beautifully written’ Sophie Irwin, A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting
‘Richly atmospheric, evocative and moving’ Abbie Greaves, The Ends of the Earth
‘Makes for a spellbinding read’ Rhiannon Ward, The Shadowing
‘Beautifully written with a story that draws you in’ Jane Corry, I Died on a Tuesday
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