The Library of Lost and Found

by Phaedra Patrick Narrated by Imogen Church

Overview

From the author of Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, now an original movie on Hallmark.

“Sweet and resonant.” -People, “Best New Books” Pick

A librarian's discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime.

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 superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she's invisible.

All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend-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 heartwarming and poignant tale of how one woman must take control of her destiny to write her own happy ending.

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Editorial Reviews

MAY 2019 - AudioFile

Narrator Imogen Church turns this story about Martha Storm, a selfless, colorless librarian, into a compelling mystery. Martha was cursed with a sadistic father and a spineless mother who never defied him. Only her Nana Zelda encouraged her to use her imagination as a child. Now, with her family members are gone, Church credibly portrays a middle-aged spinster who is often taken advantage of, even by her friends. When Martha finds a book with stories she remembers from childhood and an inscription from Nana Zelda suggesting that the old woman may still be alive, Church’s ingenuous enthusiasm takes Martha on a journey to new truths. Thanks to Church’s performance, listeners remain fully invested as Martha discovers her own well-hidden talents, along with deeply buried family secrets. An engrossing listening experience. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

"Phaedra Patrick has written a hymn to books and how they can bring love—even miracles—into your life." —Antoine Laurain, author of The Red Notebook

"Sometimes a book comes along at exactly the right moment. The Library of Lost and Found pulled me with a little family mystery, and filled me with warm fuzzies at the end—exactly what I needed. Phaedra Patrick's characters are vibrant, quirky, and real, and you'll be cheering for Martha as she discovers who she really is." —Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake and The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173750563
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/26/2019
Edition description:	Unabridged

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