Lost and Found: An Irish Mystical Romance

by Penelope Jean Bliss

Madeline Murphy was born with “the sight”. Raised by her grandmother on the west coast of Ireland, she learned to see her special talent as a gift, not a burden. When her grandmother’s friend shows up with a jar of dirt and a mystery to solve, it sends Madeline on a journey into the past to solve a medieval crime.

Fate has her enlisting the help of Brennan O’Connor, a handsome and intriguing Irish history professor. The line between history and myth blurs, as they discover that the mystery is deeper, older and more sinister, involving a medieval monastery, a girl with a secret life, and an Abbot with dark intentions.

Together Madeline and Brennan unravel this long-buried mythically charged crime and find their own path towards the future.

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2025

Reviews

[Mary-Anne J. Boyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lost and Found is a beautifully written novel introducing memorable, likable characters. As you read, the descriptions make you feel like you are watching a movie. Irish legends and lore, a spark of romance, and one truly loathsome character are all set against a backdrop of the lush green Irish countryside and the rock-strewn Irish seacoast. The plots and subplots unfold as the reader easily transitions between the medieval past and the 21st century following the mystery through to a satisfying ending. Who knew there could be so much mystery in a jar of dirt. I am looking forward to Penny’s next book.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so sweet, and it's built on an interesting and refreshing concept. I love the dual timelines in the book, the atmosphere of the Irish coast, and the selkie myths woven in. This is a great cozy genre-bender. The storyline is interesting, the romance is sweet, and the characters are relatable. I want to sit in Gran's kitchen and eat her and Maddie's food and travel the beach looking for selkies.