The Storyteller's Secret

He can''t bear to remember. She is desperate to forget... The stunning new novel from the sensational new voice in historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop and The Keeper of Stories Ava Adams is known as the Memory Binder, using hypnotism to draw long-buried memories from the lost and the lonely. When her heart is shattered by a broken engagement, she vows to leave her gift behind, unable to bear the pain of others. Damien Carter is running from disaster when he finds himself staring at an old advertisement with Ava''s face on it. The promise that her gift can help unlock his past draws him to her. As dark forces conspire to break them, can they reach beyond the prison of their memories to find redemption together?

About the author

Sophie Austin was born in Kent and she earned her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from King's College London in 2013. After spending five years working in marketing, Sophie moved to Sweden in 2017 to focus on her novel writing and gain her Master's in Transnational Creative Writing at Stockholm University. Now, Sophie works as a Creative Writer for Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. When she's not writing YouTube scripts for millions of viewers, she retreats to the turn of the century to write historical novels about a time where old Victorian values and turn-of-the-century inventions collide. Find her on X @saustinauthor and Instagram @sophieaustinauthor

Product details

• Authors: Sophie Austin
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 02.02.2026
• EAN: 9780008664138
• ISBN: 978-0-00-866413-8
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; England, Romance, Historical romance, FICTION / Historical / General, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), FICTION / Family Life / General, Historical fiction, FICTION / Friendship, FICTION / Magical Realism, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Romance: wholesome, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Love and relationships