The Lost and Found Bookshop

The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs

Just when Natalie Harper thinks she's on her way
to a secure financial future, tragic news sends her home to
deal with staggering grief, and a myriad of unexpected
problems.

She's inherited the quirky bookshop her late mother so
dearly loved, along with overdue taxes, unpaid bills, and
her beloved, but stubborn, grandfather, Andrew, who suffers from
dementia. She gladly accepts the role of caretaker for the one
man she adores.

The daunting task of trying to save and restore the crumbling,
historic building, soon overshadows the bittersweet childhood
memories of the place she once called home. With a limited
budget, and enormous obstacles popping up every day,
an overwhelmed Natalie enlists the help of a good-looking
contractor, Peach Gallagher, whose young, precocious daughter
brightens the shop with lively conversation and a burgeoning
appreciation of books.

As the walls of the ancient building begin to come down, Peach and
Natalie discover hidden treasures; artifacts that may or may not
be of value, yet hold historical significance about the fascinating
past that Andrew speaks of with passion. The elusive truth about Natalie's
family is closer than they think, waiting to be revealed at just the right
moment in time.

This lovely, mellow romance, filled with rich characters and family drama,
is written by an author who exudes warmth in every book she writes. It's ideal for
those readers who browse endlessly in independent bookstores, finding joy
and satisfaction in the sheer pleasure of believing "there's something
magical about a book".

As Natalie's mother often said, " Sometimes you have to let the right book
find you". In these unprecedented times, where our lives are challenging and
chaotic, I'm hoping this book does indeed, find you.