25 Library Terrace: The BRAND NEW enchanting and uplifting bookclub novel from the author of The Sewing Machine, perfect for 2026!

25 Library Terrace in Edinburgh is a house where lives change across generations. The novel follows four time periods in the house's history. In 1911, resident Ursula Black becomes involved in women's suffrage through a census protest, discovers vegetarianism, and navigates the challenges of raising someone else's children. In 1931, the house becomes part of a radical experiment in alternative living, and a family secret emerges. In 2011, Tess Dutton moves into the house following a failed relationship and meets an unusual landlady. In 2022, as Scotland's census year arrives and Edinburgh residents gather again after pandemic delays, the stories of four generations at 25 Library Terrace come together. Natalie Fergie is the author of The Sewing Machine, a Scottish bestseller that sold over 180,000 copies. This novel combines history and human stories across different eras, exploring life-changing moments and unforgettable narratives connected to a single house.