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The Clockmaker’s Cottage
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Can love begin before time runs out? Lifelong clock obsessive Pippa Bell never expected to flee her own wedding — or to end up stranded on Puffin Island in the middle of a soaking wet July. A last-minute competition win lands her at Clockmaker’s Cottage, once home to the legendary (and famously feuding) Vale brothers, whose timepieces shaped her childhood dreams.
Pippa’s plan for a quiet reset quickly unravels when she discovers she’s sharing the cottage with her old university nemesis, Professor Theo Blake. Things grow more complicated when Sebastian Worthington-Frost — charming, ambitious, and very much part of her past — arrives with secrets of his own.
As storms lash the island and long-buried secrets about the Vale brothers’ feud surface, Pippa must confront old rivalries, unfinished business, and the question of what she truly wants — before time runs out.
Can love begin before time runs out? Lifelong clock obsessive Pippa Bell never expected to flee her own wedding — or to end up stranded on Puffin Island in the middle of a soaking wet July. A last-minute competition win lands her at Clockmaker’s Cottage, once home to the legendary (and famously feuding) Vale brothers, whose timepieces shaped her childhood dreams.
Pippa’s plan for a quiet reset quickly unravels when she discovers she’s sharing the cottage with her old university nemesis, Professor Theo Blake. Things grow more complicated when Sebastian Worthington-Frost — charming, ambitious, and very much part of her past — arrives with secrets of his own.
As storms lash the island and long-buried secrets about the Vale brothers’ feud surface, Pippa must confront old rivalries, unfinished business, and the question of what she truly wants — before time runs out.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2026
About the author
Christie Barlow
34 books456 followersAuthor Girl - published by One More Chapter @HarperCollinsUK
Christie Barlow is the international bestselling author of twelve romantic comedies including the iconic Love Heart Lane Series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and Kitty's Countryside Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs.
Her writing career has come as a lovely surprise when Christie decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. Christie's dream was to become a writer and the book she wrote to prove a point went on to become a #1 international bestseller in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
When Christie isn't writing she enjoys playing the piano, is a keen gardener and loves to paint and upcycle furniture.
Christie is an ambassador for the @ZuriProject alongside Patron of the charity, Emmerdale's Bhasker Patel. They raise money and awareness for communities in Uganda.
Christie loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Twitter - @ChristieJBarlow
Facebook - Christie Barlow Author
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www.christiebarlow.com
Christie Barlow is the international bestselling author of twelve romantic comedies including the iconic Love Heart Lane Series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and Kitty's Countryside Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs.
Her writing career has come as a lovely surprise when Christie decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. Christie's dream was to become a writer and the book she wrote to prove a point went on to become a #1 international bestseller in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
When Christie isn't writing she enjoys playing the piano, is a keen gardener and loves to paint and upcycle furniture.
Christie is an ambassador for the @ZuriProject alongside Patron of the charity, Emmerdale's Bhasker Patel. They raise money and awareness for communities in Uganda.
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
www.christiebarlow.com
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June 1, 2026
What a range of emotions I felt reading this novel! The Clockmaker’s Cottage left me dizzy and speechless! I have loved the entire series but this story by far is THE best one. It is such an addictive read. I could not put it down once I started and literally devoured it in a day. I was consumed by intrigue and curiosity. It is well written and hums along at a steady, though sometimes, quickened pace. This would make a great movie! I could picture all the scenes with lots of unexpected surprises, twists and turns! Every fiction element imaginable is present. There’s holiday romance, history, mystery and science. The research process must have been fascinating. It has been well utilised and I learned so much about clocks.
The Prologue really grabbed my attention as I was thrust back into the past of 1965. The setting is the Clockmaker’s Cottage on Puffin Island. The actual date is St Swithin’s Day. An old saying tells us if it rains on this particular day, it will rain for forty more! If the weather is pleasant, there will be equally forty more of ‘fair and bright’ days. We then meet Agatha Vale at her writing desk and she is up to something damaging. The atmosphere, tone and activity in the prose sets up a wave of suspicion. ‘Shaking hands’ reveal nervousness at what she is about to do. And then she thinks: ‘If only the clocks could be turned back a second or two. If only mistakes could be undone.’ So we know something bad has happened. Hints of change are also noted with ‘Everything runs out eventually.’ Dire deeds have been done that will affect the future of many souls. Agatha hopes her secret will remain hidden until the ‘right moment and the right person’ uncovers the truth that is ‘tucked between the pages’ of her diary, letters and ledger. She hopes that whoever finds these things will be someone who believes in second chances, understands love ‘in all its messy shapes,’ and is ‘kind enough to see her heart’ and basically forgive her actions.
There is definitely a second chance relationship story in the present timeline with an enemies-to-lovers trope at its core but oh so much more is going on in this novel. Yes, two main characters go through a transformation that lead to a reactivation of a love from the past. There’s lots of simmering tension on this emotional satisfying journey. These two will learn a lot about each other while in close contact. They will be reminded of their common passion in horology. And what real happiness is plus how important it is to be yourself—not changing who you are to accommodate another. For the antagonist, it is a journey of retribution and justice. Jealousy and hatred will blind him. But he too will go through his own dramatic changes when the truth comes to light.
Chapter One introduces us to Pippa who suddenly remembers her late mother’s advice about happiness and 'If you marry someone, he should worship everything about you.'. As she is walking down the aisle in the hotel to begin her vows on her wedding day, it hits her hard. Everything comes into focus and she realises she will be making the greatest mistake of her life if she marries Rob. For Rob does not really like who she is or supports the things she loves. He is always trying to change her to be more what he wants. In a split moment, time stands still, and she decides she cannot go through with this wedding as she will be marrying the wrong man. She then literally turns around and runs out the door! Dressed in her wedding dress, she goes to her best friend’s home and there decides what to do next.
Feeling overwhelmed by what she has just done (become the runaway bride), she turns her sights back to what she loves: horology. There is a convention she wanted to attend but her honeymoon was scheduled for the same time. Now she is free, and encouraged by her best friend, decides to go. But she has no accommodation. Amazingly a contest appears for a chance to stay in the Clockmakers Cottage on Puffin Island. So she puts in an entry just in time and wins it! Due to the fact there will be little time to get to the island and limited transportation available, she must leave immediately. Her friend throws some clothes in a suitcase for her. But Pippa doesn’t have time to change so still dressed in her wedding gown she takes off. You can picture this humorous scene and the expressions on people’s faces of seeing this woman dressed this way going through the transport system. But she is focused and much to her credit, she keeps going and reaches her destination (with a bit of help from Puffin Island ladies that come to her rescue).
When Pippa enters the cottage, she gets quite the surprise. She must share the accommodation with her arch nemesis, Theo, from her university days. This opens a whole can of worms and emotions run high but the banter between these two is exceptional. Some of the best dialogue imaginable! I enjoyed their interaction and how certain knowledge shifts their responses to each other. Theo is an intriguing character that once we get to know, we love. Pippa’s thoughts will change, too, once she is provided with the truth and they both will realise why they had become such rivals. And the source of their friction.
The villains in the story are well delivered. Identities are challenged and we learn who is behind the mystery and secrets. The unfolding of the accusations is cleverly done and amateur sleuths Pippa and Theo make quite the team in bringing it all to light.
There are a number of messages in The Clockmaker’s Cottage. How the choices you make can affect your life in a big way. If your partner cannot accept you for who you are, best not take that step across the marriage threshold. You should not need to change your identity to accommodate another for it will only lead to heartache, misery and resentment. So the runaway bride theme here is apt and I was so glad Pippa ran away as her husband-to-be was all wrong for her.
Another message is in the importance of telling the truth and communicating in general to prevent misunderstandings and vicious lies (seen in her experience with Theo and Sebastian). Pride, jealousy, vengeance and greed are some of the negative emotions that can destroy relationships— causing missed opportunities and hindering healing and wholeness.
Time is a major theme here and not only represented by clocks. Timing is everything and how being at the right place at the right time is so important. Although special relationship years were lost for Pippa and Theo throughout and after their university days, they cannot go back to that era. But they can start again—fresh and free in the here and now.
I must add that the crazy weather of endless rain was a useful tool in the plot. Since everyone had to remain on the island, the natural elements (island and weather) forced the truth out of its hiding places, Terrible secrets that remained for many years and caused great harm to one particular family, become exposed. When good things began to happen, the weather shifts, too! You could almost say the weather is a character that held its victims hostage to uncover the culprits—like in an Agatha Christie novel!
There are numerous things going on in this story but they are all connected and well executed— so there’s never any confusion. The plot is filled with many adventures so there’s never a dull moment. In the end, everything comes together beautifully, and yes, the story has a happy ending. Characters are transformed, justice is delivered and healing happens in those you would not expect. It is not a simple black and white story. There are various shades of grey. Characters are memorable, multi-facted and have substance. They are quite human actually with their flaws and foibles but they have the potential for redemption.
I loved this novel so much that I could rave on for hours about it. I have only scratched the surface of all The Clockmaker's Cottage contains. It is brilliant, riveting, heartwarming, uplifting and so fascinating! Highly recommend. 5 Stars and more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
Thanks to One More Chapter and Netgalley for the ARC.
The Prologue really grabbed my attention as I was thrust back into the past of 1965. The setting is the Clockmaker’s Cottage on Puffin Island. The actual date is St Swithin’s Day. An old saying tells us if it rains on this particular day, it will rain for forty more! If the weather is pleasant, there will be equally forty more of ‘fair and bright’ days. We then meet Agatha Vale at her writing desk and she is up to something damaging. The atmosphere, tone and activity in the prose sets up a wave of suspicion. ‘Shaking hands’ reveal nervousness at what she is about to do. And then she thinks: ‘If only the clocks could be turned back a second or two. If only mistakes could be undone.’ So we know something bad has happened. Hints of change are also noted with ‘Everything runs out eventually.’ Dire deeds have been done that will affect the future of many souls. Agatha hopes her secret will remain hidden until the ‘right moment and the right person’ uncovers the truth that is ‘tucked between the pages’ of her diary, letters and ledger. She hopes that whoever finds these things will be someone who believes in second chances, understands love ‘in all its messy shapes,’ and is ‘kind enough to see her heart’ and basically forgive her actions.
There is definitely a second chance relationship story in the present timeline with an enemies-to-lovers trope at its core but oh so much more is going on in this novel. Yes, two main characters go through a transformation that lead to a reactivation of a love from the past. There’s lots of simmering tension on this emotional satisfying journey. These two will learn a lot about each other while in close contact. They will be reminded of their common passion in horology. And what real happiness is plus how important it is to be yourself—not changing who you are to accommodate another. For the antagonist, it is a journey of retribution and justice. Jealousy and hatred will blind him. But he too will go through his own dramatic changes when the truth comes to light.
Chapter One introduces us to Pippa who suddenly remembers her late mother’s advice about happiness and 'If you marry someone, he should worship everything about you.'. As she is walking down the aisle in the hotel to begin her vows on her wedding day, it hits her hard. Everything comes into focus and she realises she will be making the greatest mistake of her life if she marries Rob. For Rob does not really like who she is or supports the things she loves. He is always trying to change her to be more what he wants. In a split moment, time stands still, and she decides she cannot go through with this wedding as she will be marrying the wrong man. She then literally turns around and runs out the door! Dressed in her wedding dress, she goes to her best friend’s home and there decides what to do next.
Feeling overwhelmed by what she has just done (become the runaway bride), she turns her sights back to what she loves: horology. There is a convention she wanted to attend but her honeymoon was scheduled for the same time. Now she is free, and encouraged by her best friend, decides to go. But she has no accommodation. Amazingly a contest appears for a chance to stay in the Clockmakers Cottage on Puffin Island. So she puts in an entry just in time and wins it! Due to the fact there will be little time to get to the island and limited transportation available, she must leave immediately. Her friend throws some clothes in a suitcase for her. But Pippa doesn’t have time to change so still dressed in her wedding gown she takes off. You can picture this humorous scene and the expressions on people’s faces of seeing this woman dressed this way going through the transport system. But she is focused and much to her credit, she keeps going and reaches her destination (with a bit of help from Puffin Island ladies that come to her rescue).
When Pippa enters the cottage, she gets quite the surprise. She must share the accommodation with her arch nemesis, Theo, from her university days. This opens a whole can of worms and emotions run high but the banter between these two is exceptional. Some of the best dialogue imaginable! I enjoyed their interaction and how certain knowledge shifts their responses to each other. Theo is an intriguing character that once we get to know, we love. Pippa’s thoughts will change, too, once she is provided with the truth and they both will realise why they had become such rivals. And the source of their friction.
The villains in the story are well delivered. Identities are challenged and we learn who is behind the mystery and secrets. The unfolding of the accusations is cleverly done and amateur sleuths Pippa and Theo make quite the team in bringing it all to light.
There are a number of messages in The Clockmaker’s Cottage. How the choices you make can affect your life in a big way. If your partner cannot accept you for who you are, best not take that step across the marriage threshold. You should not need to change your identity to accommodate another for it will only lead to heartache, misery and resentment. So the runaway bride theme here is apt and I was so glad Pippa ran away as her husband-to-be was all wrong for her.
Another message is in the importance of telling the truth and communicating in general to prevent misunderstandings and vicious lies (seen in her experience with Theo and Sebastian). Pride, jealousy, vengeance and greed are some of the negative emotions that can destroy relationships— causing missed opportunities and hindering healing and wholeness.
Time is a major theme here and not only represented by clocks. Timing is everything and how being at the right place at the right time is so important. Although special relationship years were lost for Pippa and Theo throughout and after their university days, they cannot go back to that era. But they can start again—fresh and free in the here and now.
I must add that the crazy weather of endless rain was a useful tool in the plot. Since everyone had to remain on the island, the natural elements (island and weather) forced the truth out of its hiding places, Terrible secrets that remained for many years and caused great harm to one particular family, become exposed. When good things began to happen, the weather shifts, too! You could almost say the weather is a character that held its victims hostage to uncover the culprits—like in an Agatha Christie novel!
There are numerous things going on in this story but they are all connected and well executed— so there’s never any confusion. The plot is filled with many adventures so there’s never a dull moment. In the end, everything comes together beautifully, and yes, the story has a happy ending. Characters are transformed, justice is delivered and healing happens in those you would not expect. It is not a simple black and white story. There are various shades of grey. Characters are memorable, multi-facted and have substance. They are quite human actually with their flaws and foibles but they have the potential for redemption.
I loved this novel so much that I could rave on for hours about it. I have only scratched the surface of all The Clockmaker's Cottage contains. It is brilliant, riveting, heartwarming, uplifting and so fascinating! Highly recommend. 5 Stars and more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
Thanks to One More Chapter and Netgalley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
There’s something so lovely about returning to Puffin Island and every time Christie Barlow releases a new book in this series I know I’m going to end up completely disappearing into it for a few hours. The Clockmaker’s Cottage was exactly the kind of cosy escape I needed and honestly, I loved every minute of it.
The story follows Pippa Bell, who quite literally runs away from her own wedding and ends up on Puffin Island after winning a stay at Clockmaker’s Cottage. Not exactly the relaxing reset she imagined though, because waiting for her is her old university rival Theo Blake… and the tension between them starts almost immediately.
I absolutely loved the dynamic between Pippa and Theo. Their back and forth was funny, awkward, frustrating at times and full of chemistry. You just know there’s more going on underneath all the bickering and I found myself completely invested in them from the start. Then Sebastian Worthington-Frost arrives and adds even more drama to the mix because obviously Pippa’s life wasn’t chaotic enough already.
One of my favourite things about this series is always the Puffin Island community. Returning to familiar faces honestly feels like catching up with old friends and it gives these books such a comforting feel. Christie Barlow always creates settings I want to crawl straight into and stay there for a while.
And can we just take a second to appreciate the fact Christie Barlow somehow made clockmaking feel romantic? Because if someone told me before reading this book that I’d be emotionally invested in the history of feuding clockmakers I probably wouldn’t have believed them. But the mystery surrounding the Vale brothers and the cottage added such a unique layer to the story and made it feel a little different from your usual cosy romance.
Underneath all the romance and drama though, this is really a story about figuring out what makes you happy and having the courage to change your life when things aren’t right. I really rooted for Pippa throughout the whole book.
Overall, this was warm, cosy, emotional and ridiculously easy to lose yourself in. If you already love the Puffin Island series then you’ll definitely want to book another visit. And if you’re new to the series? Honestly, what a lovely place to start. 💕⏰
The story follows Pippa Bell, who quite literally runs away from her own wedding and ends up on Puffin Island after winning a stay at Clockmaker’s Cottage. Not exactly the relaxing reset she imagined though, because waiting for her is her old university rival Theo Blake… and the tension between them starts almost immediately.
I absolutely loved the dynamic between Pippa and Theo. Their back and forth was funny, awkward, frustrating at times and full of chemistry. You just know there’s more going on underneath all the bickering and I found myself completely invested in them from the start. Then Sebastian Worthington-Frost arrives and adds even more drama to the mix because obviously Pippa’s life wasn’t chaotic enough already.
One of my favourite things about this series is always the Puffin Island community. Returning to familiar faces honestly feels like catching up with old friends and it gives these books such a comforting feel. Christie Barlow always creates settings I want to crawl straight into and stay there for a while.
And can we just take a second to appreciate the fact Christie Barlow somehow made clockmaking feel romantic? Because if someone told me before reading this book that I’d be emotionally invested in the history of feuding clockmakers I probably wouldn’t have believed them. But the mystery surrounding the Vale brothers and the cottage added such a unique layer to the story and made it feel a little different from your usual cosy romance.
Underneath all the romance and drama though, this is really a story about figuring out what makes you happy and having the courage to change your life when things aren’t right. I really rooted for Pippa throughout the whole book.
Overall, this was warm, cosy, emotional and ridiculously easy to lose yourself in. If you already love the Puffin Island series then you’ll definitely want to book another visit. And if you’re new to the series? Honestly, what a lovely place to start. 💕⏰
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Pippa leaves her fiancé at the altar, running away to Puffin Island to attend a convention. She arrives, still in her wedding dress, totally soaked and it just continues raining. Fortunately she had just won a weekend stay in a cottage on the island, not so luckily she arrives to find that she'll be sharing it with her arch nemesis from university, Theo. Due to the rain they are forced to stay on the island as it is completely cut off until the rain stops.
It is always good to pick up the latest book in a series, you already know the location and there are characters from the previous books in the series to give continuity, although equally this can be read as a standalone book. The author has obviously done a lot of research into horology, or clock making, which I must admit to be interested in, although maybe not to the depth that Pippa and Theo have. There is the simmering attraction between the two, plus a mystery going back decades where a man might have been falsely accused of theft. In summary a wonderful addition to the series and I book that I really loved.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.
It is always good to pick up the latest book in a series, you already know the location and there are characters from the previous books in the series to give continuity, although equally this can be read as a standalone book. The author has obviously done a lot of research into horology, or clock making, which I must admit to be interested in, although maybe not to the depth that Pippa and Theo have. There is the simmering attraction between the two, plus a mystery going back decades where a man might have been falsely accused of theft. In summary a wonderful addition to the series and I book that I really loved.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.
June 1, 2026
Pippa Bell has made a decision that will change her life! When she saw her son-to-be husband’s reaction to the song she had chosen as she was walking down the aisle to marry him it was at that instant, she knew what she was going to do--- yes, she turned and left her fiancé at the altar!
It was within minutes she made choices she never imagined herself making! All while still wearing her wedding dress. The path to Puffin Island was one that had me glued to the pages of this book.
Christie Barlow has given readers an amazing book that will leave a story in their heads and Puffin Island in their hearts. The Clockmakers Cottage is book 6 in the Puffin Island series. You can read this book as a stand-alone but I highly recommend you start with book on of the series. You will be so glad you did.
Thank you NetGalley, Christie Barlow and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the copy of The Clockmaker’s Cottage. This is my personal review.
It was within minutes she made choices she never imagined herself making! All while still wearing her wedding dress. The path to Puffin Island was one that had me glued to the pages of this book.
Christie Barlow has given readers an amazing book that will leave a story in their heads and Puffin Island in their hearts. The Clockmakers Cottage is book 6 in the Puffin Island series. You can read this book as a stand-alone but I highly recommend you start with book on of the series. You will be so glad you did.
Thank you NetGalley, Christie Barlow and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the copy of The Clockmaker’s Cottage. This is my personal review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Can be read as a standalone, although why would you miss out on all the fabulous others in the series?!
I loved Pippa, and she made a very brave choice at the start of the book. Her journey up the Puffin Island was interesting, given how she was dressed! The competition she won threw her into the past, and she came up against some old university classmates.
Such a great story, digging into the past from university days and history from the Island made for a great read.
As usual the residents of Puffin Island were hospitable, thoughtful and caring. I just love the place, a fabulous community feel!
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the review copy in which I give my honest review.
I loved Pippa, and she made a very brave choice at the start of the book. Her journey up the Puffin Island was interesting, given how she was dressed! The competition she won threw her into the past, and she came up against some old university classmates.
Such a great story, digging into the past from university days and history from the Island made for a great read.
As usual the residents of Puffin Island were hospitable, thoughtful and caring. I just love the place, a fabulous community feel!
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the review copy in which I give my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Rivals no more!💕🕰
Once again, the mystery and magic of Puffin Island comes through in Christie Barlow's latest addition to her Puffin Island series. The sweet romance between university rivals who find themselves thrown together at a clock convention on a stormy Puffin Island had a good historic mystery involving the island's renowned clockmaker with twists I was definitely not expecting. Decades of secrecy, a scandal exposed at last. Great plot, lovely romance, good writing.
Thanks to HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.
Once again, the mystery and magic of Puffin Island comes through in Christie Barlow's latest addition to her Puffin Island series. The sweet romance between university rivals who find themselves thrown together at a clock convention on a stormy Puffin Island had a good historic mystery involving the island's renowned clockmaker with twists I was definitely not expecting. Decades of secrecy, a scandal exposed at last. Great plot, lovely romance, good writing.
Thanks to HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Pippa's wedding day is not what she expected. So she runs. With a little help from serendipity and a good friend, she ends up on Puffin Island, face to face with the man she secretly liked but always fought with when they attended University together. The romance is gentle and emotional, peppered with conflict, humour and passion. The Clock Maker's setting adds authenticity and depth to the story, and the mystery that emerges and needs to be solved is emotionally intriguing. I like the setting, the serendipity and the storytelling that lets you escape.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
May 14, 2026
The Clockmaker’s Cottage is the latest novel in the Puffin Island series and I fell in love with everything about it. From the plot to the characters to the rain lashed island setting. I’ve always adored Christie’s novels but this is definitely one of my favourite. Full of new beginnings, island life and a bit of espionage - what more you ask for. Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and the author for the chance to review.
May 31, 2026
A cute little romance with a mystery to be solved. This was everything that I wanted from a book; a bit of jeopardy set in a beautiful location.
June 1, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for kindly giving me an advanced copy of this book to read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Christie does it again! An instantly likeable heroine, a complicated situation, something to run from, and a mystery to solve. All set against the backdrop of the now very familiar Puffin Island, with appearances from some of the characters we have met before. And not forgetting the romance, of course! Highly readable and clearly well researched when it came to the clocks.
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