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The Secret Christmas Library

The brand-new totally cosy and uplifting festive novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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The Secret Christmas Library

By: Jenny Colgan
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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 After Mirren Sutherland finds a priceless antique book in her great aunt's attic, she is contacted by Jamie McPherson, who is hopeful she might be able to find another one - a book lost in his own house. He doesn't even know the name of it, only that it is so valuable it could potentially save the entire estate from ruin, and time is running out.

On arriving at Jamie's vast crumbling home in the highlands of Scotland (on the family train, no less), Mirren meets rival bookseller Theo Palliser, whose motives are not remotely honourable; and sets out on the quest.

Jamie's grandfather was a book collector, a philanthropist, a hoarder and a great lover of puzzles and treasure hunts - as the snow falls in the highlands, cutting off the outside world, the three of them, plus Maggie, the estate manager, do their best to uncover the last hope of the MacPherson clan before the year ends: following clues, discovering the secrets of the house and forming and breaking alliances in a race against time and the weather.

Caught between devastatingly attractive and immoral Theo, and the distracted and worried Jamie, will Mirren find the book ... and lose her heart?©2025 Jenny Colgan Contemporary Mystery Romantic Comedy World Literature Feel-Good Heartfelt Race Against Time Highlander
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I wish I was spending Christmas in Scotland after listening to this book, the train carriage sounded blissful of a bygone age. I love reading & listening to Jenny Colgan’s books, they have a great balance of cosy & idyllic, with a great story woven throughout.

Cosy Christmas Feel Good Fiction

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Great storytelling, poor editing. Enjoyed it very much. Some voices better than others. Lovely descriptions of remote Scotland in winter.

Worthwhile Slow Burner

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A different experience for Mirren who we met a year ago seeking a book for her great aunt. This time in Scotland and it is enjoy, but the hunt this time get over complicated. Narration from Eliudh brilliant as always

Good to hear what happened to Mirren next

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Much better then then first book in this series. This one is engaging, feels more sophisticated and detailed. An enjoyable listen.

Enjoyable

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The whole book from start to finish give the listener a journey in which to follow, which didn’t disappoint.

Super read

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