In every war, there is a story
In every heart, there is a book lover.

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About Madeline

Madeline Martin is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books translated into over twenty-five languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband (known as Mr. Awesome), two amazing daughters, and two very spoiled cats.

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About The Booklover's Library

A heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of the books that bring them together, by the bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London.

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The Keeper of Hidden Books is available as an audiobook. Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld.

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“Readers will be on the edge of their seats… A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope.” 

—Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan on The Book Lover's Library

“The Booklover’s Library is a quiet little jewel of a war-time novel...Madeline Martin always delivers!" 

–Kate Quinn, bestselling author of The Phoenix Crown

"A spectacularly well-researched and well-plotted tale of World War II, motherhood, and the solace we find in books...I loved every page." 

–Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter on The Book Lover's Library

“Madeline Martin immerses us in the expertly rendered and fascinating worlds of Lisbon and Lyon during the war as we follow the stories of two brave women who are willing to risk everything for the cause of freedom. Uplifting, inspiring and suspenseful, this is one to savour!" 

–Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Riviera House

“The wartime ambience in both Lisbon and Lyon and the thoroughly fascinating story of the IDC will please all lovers of WWII espionage."

—Booklist

“During times of crisis, who can deny the comfort of books and reading? Deftly written, and testament to survival in a challenging time, this book is a soothing and reassuring read." 

—Library Journal

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Coming Soon!

Set in Victorian London, a thrice widowed countess seeks to liberate repressed women through her secret book society operating under the guise of afternoon tea, but rather than gossip and other 'banal, womanly pursuits', the conversations take a far more subversive direction and enable the women to pursue freedom from their current lives.

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