The Royal Librarian

by Daisy Wood Narrated by Laurel Lefkow

Overview

A royal palace. A closed book. A betrayal that will echo through generations...

Windsor, 1940: Secretly tasked with foiling a suspected plot, Sophie Klein is placed in the Royal Library at Windsor castle, where the princesses reside. But when she learns that Windsor is compromised, Sophie must sacrifice everything she knows to save the future queen of England...

Philadelphia, Present day: Looking through her grandmother's papers, Lacey Jones comes across a mysterious letter stamped with the Windsor Castle crest. But how did it come to be in her family's possession?

And so begins a journey that will take Lacey deep into the heart of the oldest inhabited castle in the world, and change her life forever...

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In this action-packed adventure, Sophie Klein's war-time exploits in the Royal Library are brought to life with vivid detail. The best of 20th-century history is intertwined with a heart-stopping narrative that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.

For fans of Lily Graham (The Only Light in London), Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister), Kristin Harmel (The Snow Globe), Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), and Gill Thompson (The Lighthouse Sisters).

HarperCollins 2024

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Readers love Daisy Wood:

'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author

‘Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can’t put down or stop thinking about. A must read.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together… I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘Such a stunning read! Five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A truly riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all the boxes. Five out of five!’ NetGalley reviewer

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160433813
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	04/11/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

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