The Bookshop of Secrets: An uplifting historical fiction novel for fans of books about books in 2026!

Name: The Bookshop of Secrets: An uplifting historical fiction novel for fans of books about books in 2026!
Price: 0.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (8465 reviews)
Author: Kerry Barrett

by Kerry Barrett

Romance Historical Fiction

4.4 (8,465)

4.4 stars from 8,465 reviews. One of the highest rated Romance books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical fiction with dual timelines or layered mysteries that reveal themselves slowly through character discovery.
You're drawn to stories where ordinary people find courage in extraordinary circumstances, especially during WWII and its prelude.
You enjoy books about books and bookshops as settings where life-changing moments happen.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers where the mystery is the main event rather than the emotional journey of the characters.
You're looking for heavy romance as the central plot; this has an unexpected love story but it's woven around the larger mystery.
You want standalone narratives with clear resolutions; this book's ending deliberately leaves you wanting more from these characters.

About this book

In a bookshop located in Lisbon's streets, a shopkeeper leads a double life. Lara Hope arrives in the city seeking a new start and a family she has never met, following her father's death. As war spreads across Europe, Lara finds refuge in her landlady's bookshop, situated in one of the city's beautiful areas. When she observes a customer secretly exchanging a book, she discovers the bookshop conceals hidden purposes. Lara enters a complex world of mystery and deception, meeting new friends, experiencing unexpected romance, and encountering royalty. She must decide whether to risk everything for this new life.

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Currently on sale at $0.99 — 67% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 20 months. Goes on sale roughly every 155 days.

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Currently #9,246 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Sales have softened 169% recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 8,465 reviews

Gaining approximately 579 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.6 to 4.4.

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