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No. 17 Curiosity Lane Book 5

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No. 17 Curiosity Lane Book 5

By: Christie Barlow
Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
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'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde

We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island…

Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out.

But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl’s heart…

Each gorgeous title in the Puffin Island series can be read as a standalone.

Why readers adore No. 17 Curiosity Lane:

'From the first page to the end I just wanted to keep turning the pages … the best one yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'a delight to read, it leaves you smiling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'How have I never read a book by this author before? This is such a heartwarming read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I finished it with a big smile, and a serious urge to move to Puffin Island' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I read this in practically one sitting as I didn’t want to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A novel that will stay with you long after you turn the last page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

©2026 Christie Barlow (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers
Family Life Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romantic Comedy Small Town & Rural Feel-Good Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:

'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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