The Secret Christmas Library

A Novel

De: Jenny Colgan

Narrado por: Eilidh Beaton

A new holiday story set in the Scottish Highlands to warm booklovers’ hearts by Jenny Colgan, New York Times bestselling author of Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop.

Mirren Sutherland stumbled into a career as an antiquarian book hunter after finding a priceless antique book in her great aunt’s attic. Now, as Christmas approaches, she’s been hired by Jamie McKinnon, the surprisingly young and handsome laird of a Highland clan whose ancestral holdings include a vast crumbling castle. Family lore suggests that the McKinnon family’s collection includes a rare book so valuable that it could save the entire estate—if they only knew where it was. Jamie needs Mirren to help him track down this treasure, which he believes is hidden in his own home.

But on the train to the Highlands, Mirren runs into rival book hunter Theo Palliser, and instantly knows that it’s not a chance meeting. She’s all too familiar with Theo’s good looks and smooth talk, and his uncanny ability to appear whenever there’s a treasure that needs locating.

Almost as soon as Mirren and Theo arrive at the castle, a deep snow blankets the Highlands, cutting off the outside world. Stuck inside, the three of them plot their search as the wind whistles outside. Mirren knows that Jamie’s grandfather, the castle’s most recent laird, had been a book collector, a hoarder, and a great lover of treasure hunts. Now they must unpuzzle his clues, discovering the secrets of the house—forming and breaking alliances in a race against time.

A treat for booklovers and treasure hunters alike, The Secret Christmas Library serves up a delicious mystery with a hint of romance, and plenty of holiday spirit!

• A touching holiday read
• Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances
• A delightful Christmas gift

Happily typical Jenny.

I loved it and was happily surprised it was a continuation of Marin's story. Another story about Marin and Jamie would be fabulous.

GREAT story

the one love making part could have been left out. The rest of story was wonderful, a little bit of humor throughout added much to the story.

Pure Christmas magic

Both the story and narration are delightful- it’s a very cozy Christmas season listen with a satisfying ending

Fun story

The characters were interesting. I liked the mystery throughout the story. Was sad when the castle fell down

Hidden love

Loved the story - a treasure hunt, finding love, and a book hoarders castle - a winter storm and her wrath change the lives of them all

Quirky and fun

I really like this author’s writing style. A happy little read for any time of year.

Classy Adventure

Very enjoyable book with unexpected ending. Loved the mix of romance and scavenger hunt adventure in the old estate.

Great story. Very engaging.

Had trouble with the reader speaking the male parts as they seemed old. Too old for the young women .

Another wonderful story

I am always so excited to get my email saying a new Jenny Colgan book is about to be published. The Secret Library is added as another favorite I know I will listen to again. I was fortunate to have the time to immerse myself in the story. What an absolute delight. Thank you so much Ms. Colgan. I live in the States and find it a very scary time right now so being able to escape for a while was an extra bonus.

Such a good and thrilling read!

I really enjoyed this one. I loved the extra gift of the book hunt, and how high the stakes were! The character development was also pretty organic and I grew to like each character at my own pace, so the ending was rewarding and the romance was spot on and not overdone! Always patiently waiting for Jenny Colgans next release!


*Spolier*




Would have loved to know how much they got for it though🤣