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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 Ireland Heartfelt Feel-Good

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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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Lovely feel good story! For Sarah and Anna. Beautiful narration. Easy listening and reading and homely story.

Lovely story

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I absolutely love this book- easy to listen to & a story of finding yourself again & going back to your roots. Everything you need Ireland, history, fairies & a love story.Maybe I’m biased with my Irish ancestry based in west Ireland.

Loved this book- Everything you need Ireland, history, fairies & a love story.

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the story was great, such an easy listen, which seemed to finish far too quickly. looking forward to other stories by evie.

amazing story

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Liked the mixing of modern day and 1900s. Good characters who I found myself caring about.

Relaxing read.

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but the morals of there experiences brought them together. I didn't want it to end.

the lives of 2 different women.

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This is a folklore story across two time zones. The characters are interesting and the folklore backstory is inspiring. A very relaxing book I enjoyed every bit of it

Relax and enjoy

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after listening to her first book, I knew this one would be good. I loved the idea of the good people and the twists. definitely worth a listen!

Another great story from Evie Woods

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Slow start got better towards middle great ending. Bit odd in places. Great descriptions 😊 thxs

It was ok

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An easy enjoyable read, lovely character association and relatable. Brilliant for the holidays in Ireland or on the beach

Delightful light hearted

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The characters are so strong and the story is captivating and atmospheric. I’d have liked the story to have been longer and more in depth with some more possible twists and unpredictability, but overall very enjoyable.

Beautifully written book

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