📘 Summary
The novel follows three interconnected characters whose lives are shaped by books, loss, and unexpected encounters.
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Opaline flees a restrictive life in the early 20th century and seeks refuge in Paris, where rare books and independence redefine her future.
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Martha, living in modern-day Dublin, escapes an abusive marriage and begins rebuilding her life while working as a housekeeper.
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Henry, a quiet academic, becomes obsessed with the mystery of a vanished bookshop that may not exist at all.
Their stories intertwine across time, leading to the discovery of a hidden bookshop that appears only to those who truly need it.
📖 Description
The Lost Bookshop is a novel about second chances, forgotten voices, and the enduring magic of books. Evie Woods combines gentle fantasy with emotional realism, creating a story that moves between past and present while celebrating literature as a refuge and a force for transformation.
The book appeals to readers who enjoy literary fiction with light magical elements, strong female characters, and narratives centered on books, memory, and resilien.