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The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston
5.0
"It is a commonly held belief that the most likely place to find a ghost is beneath a shadowy moon, among the ruins of a castle, or perhaps in an abandoned house where the living have fled leaving only spirits to drift from room to room."
-The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston, page 1
Once again, I am disappointed in myself. The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston has been sitting on my shelf for about a year now. It did not deserve such a fate. This book deserves to be treasured.
Xanthe Westlake and her mother, Flora, move into a new home to open an antique store to begin a new life. Flora struggles with arthritis and Xanthe does her best to support her. They need this new business venture to be a success. The helpful part is Xanthe's extraordinary gift. When she touches an item, she can feel its history and its story. Little do they know that there is a ghost in their new home. A ghost who has waited an awfully long time for someone with Xanthe's gift. Xanthe discovers a beautiful piece of silver at an auction. This item sings to her more than any other object before. She soon discovers that this piece is connected to their ghost, Mistress Merton. Mistress Merton asks for Xanthe's help in saving her daughter. This requires Xanthe to travel back in time...to the year 1605.
It is so hard to write a review for this book. I want to give you all the information, but I also don't want to spoil it. I could not put this book down. It is a beautiful blend of fantasy, paranormal, mystery, and history. This story is filled with time-travel, ghosts, history, love, danger, and justice. The characters are so beautifully developed. Xanthe is a treasure and I absolutely adore the relationship she has with her mother. Paula Brackston does a wonderful job at writing such rich, in-depth, detail. It was as if she was writing about me. When I collect antiques or vintage books, I sit there wondering about their journey and their history. So this book really hit home with me.
This book is utterly enchanting and magical. It gave the chills and I was just as lost in time as Xanthe was. Easily 5 out of 5 stars! I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Thank you to Goodreads, the author, and publisher for a copy of the book!
-The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston, page 1
Once again, I am disappointed in myself. The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston has been sitting on my shelf for about a year now. It did not deserve such a fate. This book deserves to be treasured.
Xanthe Westlake and her mother, Flora, move into a new home to open an antique store to begin a new life. Flora struggles with arthritis and Xanthe does her best to support her. They need this new business venture to be a success. The helpful part is Xanthe's extraordinary gift. When she touches an item, she can feel its history and its story. Little do they know that there is a ghost in their new home. A ghost who has waited an awfully long time for someone with Xanthe's gift. Xanthe discovers a beautiful piece of silver at an auction. This item sings to her more than any other object before. She soon discovers that this piece is connected to their ghost, Mistress Merton. Mistress Merton asks for Xanthe's help in saving her daughter. This requires Xanthe to travel back in time...to the year 1605.
It is so hard to write a review for this book. I want to give you all the information, but I also don't want to spoil it. I could not put this book down. It is a beautiful blend of fantasy, paranormal, mystery, and history. This story is filled with time-travel, ghosts, history, love, danger, and justice. The characters are so beautifully developed. Xanthe is a treasure and I absolutely adore the relationship she has with her mother. Paula Brackston does a wonderful job at writing such rich, in-depth, detail. It was as if she was writing about me. When I collect antiques or vintage books, I sit there wondering about their journey and their history. So this book really hit home with me.
This book is utterly enchanting and magical. It gave the chills and I was just as lost in time as Xanthe was. Easily 5 out of 5 stars! I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Thank you to Goodreads, the author, and publisher for a copy of the book!