The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves is a well written late historical novel told in dual timeline format by Christine Nolfi. Released 24th June 2025 by Amazon on their LakeUnion imprint, it's 287 pages and is available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
The author writes engagingly and the characters are well rendered and (mostly) believable. MC Claire, who has a complex traumatic back story, comes across as less mature (and whiny) than appealing/plucky. The broader story arc is interesting and slowly developed. Although set in the 1970s, it reads much more modern, except for small cultural references to bell bottomed jeans, hippies, and Elton John.
Three and a half stars. It's a low stress/low risk plotline and a moderately enjoyable and relaxing read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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