The Bookbinder's Secret - A. D. Bell (Hardback) 06-11-2025
When a burned book falls into the hands of a young bookbinder, she uncovers a tale of forbidden love, a fortune lost ... and murder - which puts her own life in jeopardy. Fans of The Shadow of the Wind and The Thirteenth Tale will love this thrilling historical novel, with an intriguing mystery, which is perfect for lovers of books about books. 'Original, exciting, beautifully written' M. W. Craven 'I devoured this book! Totally immersive and highly atmospheric, this page-turning debut has a magical allure that is utterly captivating' Evie Woods 'With its irresistible premise and unfolding mystery, The Bookbinder's Secret kept me hooked until the final page. A. D. Bell has brought every booklover's dream to life!' Anita Frank 'A delicious mystery, superbly plotted, that wraps you up in a good book in more ways than one' Hester Munson 'Totally unputdownable for anyone who loves books and mysteries. I loved every moment' Louise Hare ................... What danger could lie within a book? 'I wish you had not killed him.' Lilian Delaney, apprentice to a master bookbinder in Oxford in 1901, chafes at the confines of her life, caught between the oppressive walls of her father's bookshop and the limitations of being a woman in a man's profession. But when a burned book comes into her possession, she finds hidden beneath the binding a fifty-year-old letter speaking of love, fortune and murder. Lily is drawn into the mystery, which hints at a forbidden romance between young lovers, and learns there are other books which conceal more of the story. Lily becomes obsessed with finding them, but she is not the only one l
