Written by the author of The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Last of the Moon Girls, this novel delves into the enchanting allure of literature and the power to find the bravery to rewrite our own narratives. Beyond the entrancing aroma of aged paper, ink, and leather, rare-book merchant Ashlyn Greer has a love for books. As if reading their emotional fingerprint, she can sense the lingering presence of the books' former owners. The discovery of two exquisitely bound books that seem to have never been published sets Ashlyn's talent into overdrive. Hemi and Belle, the writers, provide opposing narratives of a sad love story, and each is marked by a shocking accusation. Ashlyn finds herself entangled in a decades-old literary mystery, captivated by the allure of two hearts in ruins—regardless of their identities or whereabouts—and with no clue as to how these enigmatic volumes came to be. Curiosity piqued, she continues reading, following a path of unfulfilled vows and inexcusable treachery in her pursuit of the truth behind the tragic love story. Ashlyn is getting closer to ending their love story and the unfinished parts of her own life as she learns more about Hemi and Belle. The Echo of Old Books: A Novel
