Christmas in the Castle Library
(2024)(The first book in the In the Castle Library series)
A novel by Ann Swindell
Ellie Sawyer has always felt more comfortable with books than people, which explains why she's a PhD history student neck deep in research and trying to complete her doctoral dissertation in time to graduate. But the final books she needs are half a world away in the tiny European kingdom of Lethersby, and the only time she can access the secretive Royal Castle Library is during the Christmas holiday.
Ellie is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery that has eluded Lethersby scholars for more than 100 hundred years by figuring out what happened to their long-lost queen, a young royal who disappeared shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. With the help of Mark, a handsome castle staff member who shares her love of history, she might be able to unravel the queen's story. But Mark is keeping his own secret from her, and what they discover together could change everything for Ellie—and the entire kingdom.
Genre: Inspirational
Ellie is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery that has eluded Lethersby scholars for more than 100 hundred years by figuring out what happened to their long-lost queen, a young royal who disappeared shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. With the help of Mark, a handsome castle staff member who shares her love of history, she might be able to unravel the queen's story. But Mark is keeping his own secret from her, and what they discover together could change everything for Ellie—and the entire kingdom.
Genre: Inspirational
Praise for this book
"Christmas in the Castle Library is a brilliant debut novel! Packed with every delicious ingredient any reader could desire in a Christmas story - mystery, romance, spirituality, realistic characters... all in a delightful fairytale setting. Heroine Ellie Sawyer is imperfectly perfect and quite loveable. The author's pacing throughout is compelling, her description delightful, her spiritual elements skillfully woven, and her story satisfying. Well done, Ann!" - Melody Carlson
"An idyllic fairytale castle sets the stage for a gripping, heart-warming journey of faith, love, and rediscovering what life is really all about. Swindell pens a tale that is the perfect mixture of swoony romance, intrigue, mystery, and a dreamy setting that rivals Genovia as the trappings of Christmas bring an ethereal delight around every corner. Anyone who has felt their faith has gone a bit dry, or ever let fear hold them back from what they've been called to do will see themselves within the pages of the book, and walk away filled to overflowing with hope and joy. Christmas in the Castle Library is uplifting, enchanting, and entirely un-put-downable. Ann Swindell is one to watch." - Jennifer Deibel
"Century-old mysteries and a hunt for a missing queen intertwine with the age-old longing to be truly loved and find home. An enchanting tale of love, courage, and faith that is sure to touch every reader's heart." - Jamie Ogle
"An idyllic fairytale castle sets the stage for a gripping, heart-warming journey of faith, love, and rediscovering what life is really all about. Swindell pens a tale that is the perfect mixture of swoony romance, intrigue, mystery, and a dreamy setting that rivals Genovia as the trappings of Christmas bring an ethereal delight around every corner. Anyone who has felt their faith has gone a bit dry, or ever let fear hold them back from what they've been called to do will see themselves within the pages of the book, and walk away filled to overflowing with hope and joy. Christmas in the Castle Library is uplifting, enchanting, and entirely un-put-downable. Ann Swindell is one to watch." - Jennifer Deibel
"Century-old mysteries and a hunt for a missing queen intertwine with the age-old longing to be truly loved and find home. An enchanting tale of love, courage, and faith that is sure to touch every reader's heart." - Jamie Ogle
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