The Storytellers Secret
By (Author) Sophie Austin
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
16th February 2026
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Narrative theme: love / relationships
Romance: wholesome / clean
Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Paperback
384
Width 153mm, Height 234mm, Spine 24mm
270g
He cant bear to remember. She is desperate to forget
The stunning new novel from the writer of The Lamplighter's Bookshop, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Keeper of Stories
Drawn together two souls bound by secrets
At the Penny Farthing Theatre, Ava Adams is The Storyteller, using hypnotism to draw forgotten memories from the lost and lonely. Taught by her late mother, Ava once believed in her gift until heartbreak shattered her confidence.
Damien Carter is running from disaster when sees Avas face on a faded poster. It feels like hes been waiting for her all his life.
But as dark forces conspire to break them, can they reach beyond the prison of their memories to find redemption together
Praise for Sophie Austin: We got completely lost in this beautifully written book Bella [An] engaging romantic novel Choice A charming enemies-to-lovers romance Thats Life
Sophie Austin was born in Kent and she earned her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from King's College London in 2013. After spending five years working in marketing, Sophie moved to Sweden in 2017 to focus on her novel writing and gain her Masters in Transnational Creative Writing at Stockholm University. Now, Sophie works as a Creative Writer for Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. When she's not writing YouTube scripts for millions of viewers, she retreats to the turn of the century to write historical novels about a time where old Victorian values and turn-of-the-century inventions collide - a perfect, conflict-rich backdrop for her debut romance novel: The Lamplighter's Bookshop. Sophie is hard at work on her next historical romance. Find her on twitter @shortieaustin