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The Secret Christmas Bookshop

Secret Bookshop, Book 1

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The Secret Christmas Bookshop

By: Cressida McLaughlin
Narrated by: Candida Gubbins
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A surprise present, a mystery sender and a sprinkling of secrets. Escape with bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin!

‘A warm and comforting read’ Woman & Home

‘Wonderful’ Woman’s Own

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Can their Christmas love story last a lifetime?

In a village by the sea, where wintry skies bring a dusting of sparkling snow, somebody is opening an unexpected gift…

When Sophie receives a surprise package, she’s intrigued to find a beautifully bound book inside.

Sophie is desperate to discover the mystery sender, and her hunt draws her to the enigmatic Harry. The subject of much gossip since his return from London, Harry keeps to himself in his crumbling manor house.

But they are both about to learn that the best stories can take on a life of their own.

©2024 Cressida McLaughlin (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
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‘Stuffed with Cornish sunshine and hope and loveliness. An absolute winner’ – Milly Johnson

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Interesting tale

I love listening to Christmas or bookstore stories. Sweet and simple to listen to. Nothing complicated.

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Meh

I'm sure that if you were to read the book yourself the characters would be interpreted differently, unfortunately, the reading of this is simpering and becomes annoying.

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Not up to standard

The story line was fine but could have been completed in half the time. Too much waffle of nothing

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Lovely story and characters

I'm a big fan of Cressida Mclaughlin. Her story lines are always great and believable, and this book didn't dissapoint. The only slight negative of her books, and this is a personal preference, is the swear words which Cressida seems to think a necessary part of the readers enjoyment. In my opinion they don't add anything to the books. As I said it's a personal preference. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Can’t finish it!

I really want to finish this, but the narration is so simpering and feeble - it makes Sophie, the main character seem weak and annoying! Will have to read the book instead

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The secret Christmas bookshop

The book was fantastic from start to finish! I couldn’t put it down! Another awesome read from Cressida M

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