The Librarian of Crooked Lane
The Glass Library, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Marian Hussey
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By:
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C.J. Archer
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A librarian with a mysterious past, a war hero with a secret, and the heist of a magic painting. The Librarian of Crooked Lane is an intriguing new fantasy from C.J. Archer, the USA Today best-selling author of the Glass and Steele series.
Librarian Sylvia Ashe knows nothing about her past, having grown up without a father and a mother who refused to discuss him. When she stumbles upon a diary that suggests she's descended from magicians, she's skeptical. After all, magicians are special, and she's just an ordinary woman who loves books. She seeks answers from a member of the most prominent family of magicians, but she quickly learns that finding the truth won't be easy, especially when he turns out to be as artless as her, and more compelling and dangerous than books.
War hero Gabe is gifted with wealth, a loving family, and an incredible amount of luck that saw him survive four harrowing years of a brutal war without injury. But not all injuries are visible. Burying himself in his work as a consultant for Scotland Yard, Gabe is going through the motions as he investigates the theft of a magician-made painting. But his life changes when he unwittingly gets Sylvia dismissed from her job and places her in danger.
After securing her new employment in a library housing the world's greatest collection of books about magic, Gabe and Sylvia's lives become intwined as they work together to find both the painting and the truth about Sylvia's past before powerful people can stop them.
But sometimes the past is better left buried?
©2022 C.J. Archer (P)2022 C.J. ArcherWhat listeners say about The Librarian of Crooked Lane
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- Anonymous User
- 01-07-2024
Looking forward to the next book
really enjoyed the story, well read, and well written. Left me wanting more adventures with Sylvia
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- Adri Hamman
- 13-11-2023
Excellent performance, slow story
The story was a bit slow moving and not as exciting as per the description . I am not sure if I will listen to the follow up of this book. I prefer stronger female characters. The performance was however very good.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-02-2024
amazing story line
love the blend of history and fiction, not my normal book to read or listen to but found by accident and have become a big fan of CJ Archers haven't heard a book yet I haven't loved but I totally have a fav and it the Librarian of crooked lane
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- Kindle Customer
- 05-12-2024
ADDICTIVE! ⭐️💖⭐️💖⭐️💖⭐️💖⭐️💖
I love this Sherlock Holmes type story, topped with a delicious magical twist!
There is an undeniable attraction between the two main characters which will develop in further books. I am looking forward to downloading more in the series.
Enjoy! 🤩🙏🔍💖
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-2022
New characters, old favourites and a new series!
Marian Hussey does another outstanding narration of CJ Archers new series. I love the new characters connection to old ones from the Steele and Glass series. I didn't want that series to end but I'm so happy with the new series and can't wait for the next book in 2023.
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- Ros H.
- 12-02-2024
Different but Great
I really did enjoy this book. Sylvia is a very interesting character and I’m sure there is a lot more to her (can’t wait to read the next book). There is romance, I hope somehow that she and Gabe can get together, not saying this doesn’t happen but almost from the start I was hoping for this 😁. She has a quirky best friend and then there is the over protective American woman. So many different characters and a great mystery as well. Highly recommend for those who like a bit of magic, romance and crime. This book has it all.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-12-2024
Where's your gumption old girl!
I loves this performance, but as an extrovert Sylvia annoys me. So delicate, I'm waiting for the rage trapped inside to self combust. lol I'm hoping the next book gives her space to actually take credit for her skills.
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- Catherine
- 12-04-2023
Absolutely fantastic
Oh my God, I love this book it has great characters fantastic story line and kept you guessing to the end.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-09-2023
Easy to enjoy
I’ve just finished listening for the third time. Great characters and storyline. Gave and Sylvia are a really nice couple.
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- Judith
- 13-12-2024
Save your time
I listened to hours of this book, hoping the story would take off. With 3 -4 hours to go, I gave up. I found neither the story nor the narration engaging.
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