Hardcover, 320 pages
Published October 16th 2018 by St. Martin's Press (first published October 2nd 2018)
ISBN
1250072433 (ISBN13: 9781250072436)
Edition Language
English
Series
The Little Shop of Found Things #1
Genres: Historical > Historical Fiction,Science Fiction > Time Travel,Fantasy,Fiction,Historical
Book Summary
A new series about a young woman whose connection to antiques takes her on a magical adventure, reminiscent of Outlander New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter Paula Brackston returns to her trademark blend of magic and romance to launch a new series guaranteed to enchant her audience even more. Xanthe and her mother Flora leave London behind for a fresh start, taking over an antique shop in the historic town of Marlborough. Xanthe has always had an affinity with some of the antiques she finds. When she touches them, she can sense something of the past they come from and the stories they hold. So when she has an intense connection to a beautiful silver chatelaine she has to know more. It’s while she’s examining the chatelaine that she’s transported back to the seventeenth century. And shortly after, she's confronted by a ghost who reveals that this is where the antique has its origins. The ghost tasks Xanthe with putting right the injustice in its story to save an innocent girl’s life, or else it’ll cost her Flora’s. While Xanthe fights to save her amid the turbulent days of 1605, she meets architect Samuel Appleby. He may be the person who can help her succeed. He may also be the reason she can’t bring herself to leave. With its rich historical detail, strong mother-daughter relationship, and picturesque English village, The Little Shop of Found Things is poised to be a strong start to this new series.
My Review
What an awesome start to a new series! This is a new to me author but now that I am familiar with her writing she is on my list of favorite books for the year!
This is the reason right here why I continue to read historical books. Even though fictional they are filled with truthful facts and continue to teach me things.
This is a book featuring modern times with our cell phones and modern conveniences and a time slip back to the seventeenth century. Witchcraft and burning at the stakes were common then and it was because of ignorance. Women were not educated like today,poverty was high and illiteracy was high. There were misunderstandings and rather than take the time to understand these women it was easier to label them as witches and burn them.
Xanthe and her mother Flora leave London for a fresh start in the historic town of Marlborough. Xanthe has the power to feel the story of antiques she touches. She can see scenes of these antiques and is transported back in time with a special antique piece she buys at auction. She does not ask for this power and she is powerless to stop it.
When her and her mother buy an antique shop in their new town the backyard has a ley line in it. Now this is fascinating because I've never heard of ley lines before and here's some info on it.https://www.thoughtco.com/ley-lines-m... Now a building on their property contained a ley line which when she had the special antique piece with her she was transported back in time.
A ghost of the mother of the accused woman threatens her if she doesn't help her daughter prove her innocence Xanthe's mother will come to harm. While a servant in this time period trying to help prove Alice's innocence she falls in love with Samuel.
Her heart is heavy, will she prove the innocence of Alice? What about Samuel, will she stay with her new true love? I need to read part two right now. This book is fascinating and so captured my attention!
Pub Date 16 Oct 2018 I was given a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. Thank you. All opinions expressed are my own.