The second novel in a bewitching series “brimming with charm and charisma” that will make “fans of Outlander rejoice!” (Woman’s World Magazine) New York Times bestselling author Paula Brackston’s The Little Shop of Found Things was called “a page-turner that will no doubt leave readers eager for future series installments” (Publishers Weekly). Now, Brackston returns to the Found Things series … Now, Brackston returns to the Found Things series with its sequel, Secrets of the Chocolate House.
After her adventures in the seventeenth century, Xanthe does her best to settle back into the rhythm of life in Marlborough. She tells herself she must forget about Samuel and leave him in the past where he belongs. With the help of her new friends, she does her best to move on, focusing instead on the success of her and Flora’s antique shop.
But there are still things waiting to be found, still injustices needing to be put right, still voices whispering to Xanthe from long ago about secrets wanting to be shared.
While looking for new stock for the shop, Xanthe hears the song of a copper chocolate pot. Soon after, she has an upsetting vision of Samuel in great danger, compelling her to make another journey to the past.
This time she’ll meet her most dangerous adversary. This time her ability to travel to the past will be tested. This time she will discover her true destiny. Will that destiny allow her to return home? And will she be able to save Samuel when his own fate seems to be sealed?
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Secrets of the Chocolate House is the second book in the Found Things series. It is an excellent follow up to the first book and takes you on another great time traveling adventure with the main character/heroine, Xanthe.
The story is filled with suspense, danger, secrets and lies and bits of romance. All of the characters are so well written that you can’t help but become invested in their lives and you’re left feeling as if you have made several new friends.
While I really like book series, I find that quite a few cease to hold my interest and can become repetitive and boring. This is not the case with these books. The author does an excellent job of keeping the important parts of the story consistent but making the story new and exciting. I can’t wait for the next installment of this story.
A beautifully written story where a series of timelines from the past and present converge to bring Xanthe and Samuel together once again by means of a well-loved, copper chocolate bowl.
Trying to move forward after leaving Samuel in the past, Xanthe finds herself being called to an object as it songs to her, it’s sweet song of the past. Not knowing where the song will lead, as she holds it she see the past she thought she left behind in trouble calling her through the centuries. Can she help knowing that it may break her heart? It’s a poignant love story that spans across time. Definitely recommend reading
I love time travel. It fascinates me!
This is the sequel to “The Little Shop of Found Things” and it is just as amazing as the first novel.
“And so you have started your travels, each journey a test not only of your courage and integrity, but of your suitability as a Spinner.”
Spinners can freely move from century to century as Xanthe learns.
However, it is not something everyone is able to do and one must be careful.
Xanthe is learning to fine tune her “gift” of spinning in this story and to also be mindful of those she can trust with her secret. She travels back to the seventeenth century following the singing of and old chocolate kettle that she
has found.
Xanthe is hoping she will be able to help her friend and save him from torture and death, but can she?
What other knowledge will she learn of while back in time?
I hope there are more book in this series! It is so well written and so much wonderful detail shared!