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The Story Collector

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The Story Collector

By: Evie Woods
Narrated by: Heather O’Sullivan
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An evocative and charming novel full of secrets and mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop

In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything…

One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life.

In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets – secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen.

With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods's latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell.

Previously published as The Story Collector by Evie Gaughan.

©2024 Evie Woods (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
Contemporary Editors Select Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Magical Realism Ireland Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Editorial Review

Get a divorce, jump on a plane, and find out if faeries are real
I’m so glad I took the recommendation of a trusted colleague (thanks, Katie O.!) and gave The Story Collector by Evie Woods a chance. Woods is a new-to-me author and Heather O’Sullivan is a new-to-me narrator—and their collaboration has become the summer listen I didn’t know I needed. Blending the past and present, the US and Ireland, the ordinary and the not-so-ordinary—it’s a tale about everyday people that’s full of magic, faeries, love, hope, and the power of stories. You will want to jump on the next Aer Lingus plane you see—you’ll know it by the shamrock on its tail—in hopes of discovering your own magical reawakening. — Tricia F., Audible Editor

Captivating Dual Timeline • Enchanting Irish Folklore • Pleasant Narration • Magical Storytelling • Excellent Accents
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I loved everything about this book. I loved her first book, and could not wait to read her next book when it came out and it did NOT disappoint! I have a feeling this is one I’ll come back to in the future to listen to again. Wonderful dual storyline and character development. It makes me want to travel even more than I already do.

LOVED IT!!!!

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I really enjoyed this story within a story. My heart broke a little bit, but I smiled at the end.

Splendid!

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I liked how the past and the present were we’ve together in the unfolding story. Also enjoyed the bit of fairy magic.

Great story

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The writing and the performance were all so good. Just a good story with lovely characters.

Loved it!

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Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor, Harold Griffin-Krauss, translate 'fairy stories' from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens the future of her community and her very way of life.

Love this narrator.

Satisfying Irish tale

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The story was interesting but not a must listen. I did like the premise and characters.

Easy to listen to

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This book kept me driving around the block several times. Awesome listening. You will not be disappointed.

Very Good Book

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Charming from start to finish. Bit of a lackluster ending, but I still loved 98% of it!

Charming

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The weaving of magic and timelines and story are so fluid and enchanting I just wish the book was longer but isn’t that the sign of a great book, when we ache for more.

Delightful and I rarely use that word…

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This story is romance and magic! If you need a feel good read this will do it! It will also make you want to visit Ireland with a new mission - to listen to a fairytale!

Enchanting

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