The Secret Christmas Library

Paperback Published on: 22/10/2026
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Synopsis

Step into the warmth and the cosy glow of the secret Christmas library...

Mirren Sutherland didn't expect an old book in her great-aunt's attic to change her whole world. But one minute she is staring resentfully at the sparkly London Christmas lights, dreading the thought of another Christmas alone. And the next, she is being whisked away on a secret night train to a grand old house in the highlands...

Jamie McPherson is desperate to save his family home - and he needs Mirren's ability to sniff out an antique to do it. There is a very rare, very valuable, and very lost book somewhere in the nooks and crannies of his family's crumbling estate. And if Mirren can find it, they might just be able to save the McPhersons from financial ruin.

But the house has its secrets, and when a snowstorm traps Mirren and Jamie in along with rival book hunter Theo Palliser, they realise that there is much more than just a book hidden in the halls. As old feelings and new sparks slip through the cracks, it's a race against time - and snowfall.

With the help of a sprinkle of Christmas magic, will Mirren uncover the clues and find the book - without losing her heart?

This perfectly cosy and uplifting novel will have fans of The Lost Bookshop, Jill Mansell and Sarah Morgan racing through the pages!

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399734318
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English

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The Secret Christmas Library
Fun Christmas read about the magic of books
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for this ARC. This is a continuation of the Christmas Book Hunt novella from last year, in which Mirren Su... READ MORE
Beate251
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Secret Christmas Library
Loved it!
An absolute dream of a cosy Christmas book. Mirren and Theo have appeared in a previous book but this works perfectly as a standalone. In a book lovers... READ MORE
Catherine Tempany
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The Secret Christmas Library
A snowy search for the missing book in a Scottish castle
Mirren Sutherland found a priceless antique book in her great aunt's attic last year and now Jamie McPherson desperately needs her to find a different one ... READ MORE
Janice Tangen
The Secret Christmas Library
A perfect winter read.
A new Jenny Colgan, yes please, A Scottish Castle, perfect. Snowy, Christmas setting, essential. Book hunting and puzzles, brilliant. Can you tell that I r... READ MORE
Sue Hill
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Secret Christmas Library
Eccentric at times
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. An enjoyable light read verging on eccentric at times. A little slow to start but soon gathers pace with plenty ... READ MORE
Grey Lady
The Secret Christmas Library
A cute and cosy read
Finishing a Jenny Colgan book always leaves me feeling like I’ve just had a cup of tea and a chat with my best friend. They are the very definition of cosy... READ MORE
Amy Hale
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The Secret Christmas Library
A book they seek, the old castle creaks!
3.5 stars Not exactly what I was expecting. It started well but slowed significantly upon Mirren and Theo's arrival at the castle. The descriptions of t... READ MORE
Pineknotter
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The Secret Christmas Library
Not really what I was expecting
I was hoping for more of an adventure story with links to literature and a cosy library. Instead, it was a gloomy castle. The library was non-existent as t... READ MORE
Kate Mills
The Secret Christmas Library
A Christmas Treat
I enjoyed the book. I have been a fan of Jenny’s for a while now and this latest book doesn’t disappoint. I thought the storyline was interesting and I was... READ MORE
Tammy Muir
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The Secret Christmas Library
Festive perfection!
Another piece of perfection from Jenny Colgan! A creepy isolated castles, endless rooms filled with endless piles of books, so much unfinished business, a ... READ MORE
Small Adventurist
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The Secret Christmas Library
A perfect Christmas read
If you are looking for the perfect Christmas read, this is it! All of the ingredients are there, a treasure hunt in an old run down Scottish castle for an ... READ MORE
Bri C
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The Secret Christmas Library
Three words: Heartwarming • Mysterious • Bookish
This is a follow on from The Christmas Book Hunt novella, I loved joining Mirren and Theo on my dream sleeper train up to Scotland and onto the grand old h... READ MORE
CosyMidlifeBookNook
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The Secret Christmas Library
Heartfelt Xmas fiction
A Jenny Colgan Christmas book is meant to be devoured and this one is no different - I adored the characters and the writing was gorgeous, especially in th... READ MORE
Aileen Clifford
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The Secret Christmas Library
Enjoy the escapdes snowed in in Christmas. So much fun
A hidden treasure in a remote Scottish castle. The only hope of saving the castle and keeping it in the family. Never mind doing some essential repairs. ... READ MORE
Helen Wilkinson
The Secret Christmas Library
An interesting read
An interesting read, When Mirren is who has previously found a rare book is asked to to go to a crumbling house in Scotland belonging to Jamie McPherson t... READ MORE
Barbara Boyles
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The Secret Christmas Library
Secret Christmas Library
This book is like stepping into a snow globe—sparkling, nostalgic, and just a little bit magical. Jenny Colgan’s The Secret Christmas Library is everything... READ MORE
Leanne H
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