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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

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

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This book held my attention. It was very well constructed and had you constantly wanting to get back to it. I had to wait a week before listening to the last hour or so - I was itching to hear how it ended. It was not what I was expecting, lots of little surprises, and I certainly wasn't expecting to be hearing about Irish faeries. It was cleverly woven together and you couldn't help but relate to the characters and their issues. You even get up close and personal with naked evil for a few moments - so well done!

Engaging

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I loved this book, full of wonderfully authentic characters with wonderful stories on a charming journey... highly recommend

What a wonderful journey

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Loved both the characters and the storyline.Quirky,magical and beautiful. Couldn't put book down then was sad to see the book finished.

loved it

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I had this on pre-order the moment I finished listening to The Lost Bookshop and I found it exactly as good as I hoped. I enjoy the multiple timelines playing out. The story is easy to follow without being overly cliched and I couldn’t predict every outcome.
I absolutely adore the narrator’s voice.

Absolutely loved it!

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Enjoyed this gentle atmospheric feel good story with some intrigue read with a gentle Irish lilt.

Magical and soothing

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I loved everything about this book and only wish she had more books. I devoured this and the previous book and couldn't put them down. please write more Evie

This story transported me in so many ways ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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I think for the most part I liked this book? Yes that question mark is necessary. I'm not really sure how I feel. I know the last couple chapters felt a bit rushed. And the jump in relationship between Sarah and Orin was a bit jarring and didn't really feel earned to me. And as a hopeless romantic I was a bit put out by the ending to Anna's story.

Not my favourite Evie Woods book, but not bad either.

Pretty good, but lacked something

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Didn’t see the end coming. But Anna and Sarah’s stories were great. Read also via kindle. You will really enjoy this book.

Unexpected but a great read

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riveting with enough twists to keep you guessing. Switching between decades and story lines comfortably but curiously intertwining them together with twists and turns.

Story Collector

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I would not recommend this book if you are looking for easy listening and a light hearted engaging story. Full of fantasy and a make believe plot. I couldn’t finish and regret spending my monthly credit on this book.

Full of fantasy

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