The Storyteller’s Secret

He can’t bear to remember. She is desperate to forget … The stunning new novel from the sensational new voice in historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Keeper of Stories Readers love Sophie Austin!What's not to love?! Nineteenth century York, bookshops and brilliant characters!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Spellbinding and romantic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully told historical novel’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ava Adams is known as The Storyteller, using hypnotism to draw long-buried memories from the lost and the lonely. When her heart is shattered by a broken engagement, she vows to leave her gift behind, unable to bear the pain of others.

Damien Carter is running from disaster when he finds himself staring at an old advertisement with Ava’s face on it. The promise that her gift can help unlock his past draws him to her.

As dark forces conspire to break them, can they reach beyond the prison of their memories to find redemption together?

© 2026 HarperCollins (Audiobook): 9780008664169

Release date

Audiobook: 12 February 2026