The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods is a spellbinding tale of love, literature, and second chances, wrapped in mystery and magic. Set between 1920s Paris and present-day Dublin, it follows three characters whose lives are bound by a vanished bookshop and a lost Brontë manuscript.
Opaline Carlisle escapes a stifling life in London and finds herself among literary legends at Shakespeare and Company. Her quest for a forgotten Emily Brontë manuscript becomes a journey of self-discovery and defiance. In the present, Martha is rebuilding her life after trauma, while Henry, a rare book scholar, is chasing clues from a century-old letter. Together, they uncover secrets hidden in the walls of a bookshop that may not exist.
Woods masterfully blends historical fiction with magical realism, creating a story that’s both heartwarming and mysterious. Her prose is elegant yet accessible, and the dual timelines are woven with precision. The novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the healing power of stories, all anchored by a deep love of books.
This is a novel for anyone who’s ever found refuge in a bookshop or dreamed of discovering a forgotten literary treasure. Fans of The Lost Apothecary or The Keeper of Stories will feel right at home.
The Lost Bookshop is more than a story, it’s a celebration of the written word and the people who chase it. Evie Woods reminds us that books don’t just tell stories - they keep them alive.
