No. 17 Curiosity Lane - Christie Barlow
Christie Barlow
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- Pages · 400 pages
- Publication Date · 12/03/2026
- Genre · Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island. Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out. But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl's heart. Each gorgeous title in the Puffin Island series can be read as a standalone. Why readers adore No. 17 Curiosity Lane: 'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde 'I read this in practically one sitting. I didn't want to put it down' ★★★★★ 'I just wanted to keep turning the pages . The best' ★★★★★ `A delight to read, it leaves you smiling' ★★★★★ `Such a heartwarming read' ★★★★★ 'I finished it with a big smile, and a serious urge to move to Puffin Island' ★★★★★ `Will stay with you long after you turn the last page' ★★★★★ 'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ★★★★★
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