No. 17 Curiosity Lane by Christie Barlow

No. 17 Curiosity Lane

Book Summary

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…

My Thoughts

No. 17 Curiosity Lane by Christie Barlow transported me for a few hours to Puffin Island. The story combines an antique-related mystery with a forced proximity romance.  It starts off slowly with the pacing picking up a tick when the mystery comes into play.  Daniel, the male main character, is kind and a good balance to the self-assured Fern Talbot.  I liked Puffin Island with its quirky residents and small-town charm.  The antique shop is charming and filled with unique items (I could spend days in there).  The mystery develops clearly and fits the story.  This is a story about belonging, making friends, and finding your home in an unexpected place. No. 17 Curiosity Lane is  a warm-hearted and whimsical tale that is lovely to read in a comfy chair on a rainy afternoon. 

No. 17 Curiosity Lane can be obtained from Amazon*.  The Clockmaker's Cottage is the sixth book in the Puffin Island series and it will be out on May 30.  You can find the other books in the Puffin Island series here.  If you follow Christie Barlow on Amazon, they will let you know when she has a new book release.  Thank you for taking the time to visit today.  On Tuesday, March 17, I am a stop on the JustRead Publicity Tours for When They Met Again by Leslie Gould.  It is the second book in the Letters from Lancaster County series.  I hope that you have a relaxing weekend.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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