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No. 17 Curiosity Lane

Published
Mar 2026
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction

About This Book

We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island…

Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out.

But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl's heart…

Each gorgeous title in the Puffin Island series can be read as a standalone.

Why readers adore No. 17 Curiosity Lane:

'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde

'I read this in practically one sitting… I didn't want to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I just wanted to keep turning the pages … The best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A delight to read, it leaves you smiling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a heartwarming read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I finished it with a big smile, and a serious urge to move to Puffin Island' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Will stay with you long after you turn the last page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:

'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About the author

Christie Barlow is the number one international bestselling author of twenty-four romantic comedies including the iconic Love Heart Lane Series, A Postcard from Puffin Island and The Story Shop. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her two dogs. Christie loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Twitter – @ChristieJBarlow

Facebook – Christie Barlow Author

Instagram – christie_barlow

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