Freya Sampson

Perfect for fans of Kirsty Greenwood and Ashley Poston, Most Ardently Yours follows romance-obsessed Zoe Knight who, after accidentally summoning the real Mr. Darcy from a stolen copy of Pride and Prejudice, must find a way to send him back to the pages of her favourite book with the help of a romance-sceptic bookseller. A delightfully bookish and swoony romance with a lightly speculative flair from the USA Today bestselling author Freya Sampson that brings to life one of Jane Austen's most universally beloved love interests.

From USA Today Bestselling author Freya Sampson comes a swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romance inspired by Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice that begs the question: what if your book boyfriend jumped from the pages of their story and into your life? "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of many romance novels, must be in want of a book boyfriend." Zoe Knight, a struggling romance writer, has sworn off men for good. At least...the ones in real life. Once a believer in a happily ever after, she now curbs her loneliness with the help of the best book boyfriends in literature - and there is no better man than Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. So when she stumbles into a classic London bookshop and argues with the annoyingly attractive store owner, Nick, who refuses to sell romance novels, she decides to liberate him of a dusty copy of Pride & Prejudice abandoned on a top shelf. But this is no ordinary book. After reading from the pages, Zoe finds herself in a remarkable situation: she has accidentally summoned the Mr. Darcy to the real world. Now, she's face-to-face with the man she's loved forever, and he's everything she dreamed he would be. Handsome? Check. Brooding? Check. Talks like he swallowed a thesaurus? Check and check. But even in all his regency perfection, can he ever be as good as in the novel? And if he's here, in her London apartment trying to figure out how to work a shower, what will happen to the literary world he came from? With Nick--the last man she could ever be prevailed upon to work with--urging her to send the fictional Darcy back to his own story, Zoe will have to decide what she really wants from a happy ending, before it's too late.

From USA Today Bestselling author Freya Sampson comes a swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romance inspired by Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice that begs the question: what if your book boyfriend jumped from the pages of their story and into your life? "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of many romance novels, must be in want of a book boyfriend." Zoe Knight, a struggling romance writer, has sworn off men for good. At least...the ones in real life. Once a believer in a happily ever after, she now curbs her loneliness with the help of the best book boyfriends in literature - and there is no better man than Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. So when she stumbles into a classic London bookshop and argues with the annoyingly attractive store owner, Nick, who refuses to sell romance novels, she decides to liberate him of a dusty copy of Pride & Prejudice abandoned on a top shelf. But this is no ordinary book. After reading from the pages, Zoe finds herself in a remarkable situation: she has accidentally summoned the Mr. Darcy to the real world. Now, she's face-to-face with the man she's loved forever, and he's everything she dreamed he would be. Handsome? Check. Brooding? Check. Talks like he swallowed a thesaurus? Check and check. But even in all his regency perfection, can he ever be as good as in the novel? And if he's here, in her London apartment trying to figure out how to work a shower, what will happen to the literary world he came from? With Nick--the last man she could ever be prevailed upon to work with--urging her to send the fictional Darcy back to his own story, Zoe will have to decide what she really wants from a happy ending, before it's too late.

In Shelley House, the walls have ears and the residents are an eclectic group of nosy neighbors who don't talk to each other -- until secrets and a shared crisis begin to unite them. A heartwarming and humorous story about community, healing, and the occasional crime-solving.

They can't even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder? St. Tredock Book Club disagree on everything, from the books they read to the biscuits they eat. For book club organiser Nova Davies, who's new to the Cornish seaside village, the digestive vs shortbread debate is just the start of her problems...Under Nova's watch, £10,000 is stolen from the much-loved community centre. When book club member Michael disappears and a dead body turns up at his house, it seems clear who the perpetrator is. But the book club has their own theories. Agatha Christie superfan Phyllis is determined to prove Michael's been framed, while romance fanatic Arthur believes there's a mystery woman involved, and teenage sci-fi reader Ash thinks dark forces are at play. Meanwhile, Nova's just trying to keep them out of trouble.Soon the book club becomes very busy indeed. Full-time book lovers, part-time sleuths, they put their differences aside to find Michael, solve the murder and recover the stolen money - all while trying to hide their own secrets...Can they crack the case? And with a killer on the loose, what will it take until they're safe back home, curled up with book?An utterly unputdownable cosy crime novel and a love letter to books and the power of reading, The Busybody Book Club is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Agatha Raisin.'A joyous romp... Full of eccentric, endearing characters and packed with intrigue' Beth Morrey'The ultimate page turner. Freya Sampson gets all the way under the skin of a Cornish village, beyond the harbours and the holiday cottages' J. M. Hall'Murder has never been so appealing. Take one misfit group of book lovers, add a quaint village backdrop, throw in a dash of intrigue, and the result is a fun, fast-paced tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In The Busybody Book Club, Sampson proves she has what it takes to surprise you...and to warm your heart' Lucy Gilmore'Full of twists and turns and laughter. This is a book club I really want to be part of!' Sally Page'Another treat from Freya Sampson and her particular brand of cosy magic. Generational divides are obliterated in this hilariously heartwarming story of community and friendship. I loved every second!' Jenny Bayliss

LibraryReads Pick They can't even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder? Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center, but so far it's a disaster. The five members disagree on everything, and to make matters worse, a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk. Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. But the book club has their own theories. Agatha Christie superfan Phyllis is determined to prove Michael's been framed, while romance reader Arthur believes there's a mystery woman involved, and teenage sci-fi fan Ash thinks dark forces are at play. While trying to locate Michael, solve the murder and recover the stolen money, each of them has their own secrets to protect. But despite the danger closing in, they won't rest until they've cracked the case and gotten everyone safe at home with a book, where they belong.

LibraryReads Pick They can't even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder? Having recently moved from London to a small Cornish seaside village, Nova Davies started a book club at the local community center, but so far it's a disaster. The five members disagree on everything, and to make matters worse, a significant sum of money is stolen during one of the meetings, putting the much-loved community center at risk. Suspicion for the theft falls on book club member Michael, especially when he disappears and a dead body turns up at his house. But the book club has their own theories. Agatha Christie superfan Phyllis is determined to prove Michael's been framed, while romance reader Arthur believes there's a mystery woman involved, and teenage sci-fi fan Ash thinks dark forces are at play. While trying to locate Michael, solve the murder and recover the stolen money, each of them has their own secrets to protect. But despite the danger closing in, they won't rest until they've cracked the case and gotten everyone safe at home with a book, where they belong.

Samotnja tridtsjatirichna pomichnitsja u bibliotetsi Dzhun Dzhons nikoli ne pokidala svogo sonnogo anglijskogo selischa Chalkot. Sorom'jazliva i vidljudkuvata zhinka, scho provodit uves chas za chitannjam i ne ljubit vikhoditi u svit, odnogo dnja zmushena pokinuti knizhkovi politsi i rjatuvati sertse svojeji gromadi. Biblioteka, jaka zberigaje najdorozhchi spogadi pro jiji matir, pid zagrozoju zakrittja. Same tomu Dzhun z grupoju chudernatskikh, ale viddanikh mistsevikh zhiteliv, virishuje borotisja za jiji zberezhennja i vpershe pislja smerti materi vidkrivajetsja inshim ljudjam. Do Chalkota nespodivano povertajetsja jiji shkilnij drug - Aleks Chen - dobrodushnij advokat, scho gotovij prostjagnuti ruku dopomogi. Jogo pochuttja ochevidni dlja vsikh, okrim Dzhun, jaka ne virit, scho khtos mozhe tak pikluvatisja pro neji. Schob vrjatuvati biblioteku i knigi, jaki tak bagato znachat, Dzhun musit nareshti zminiti svoje zhittja. Vona virishila ne zdavatisja, adzhe rjatujuchi svoju omrijanu biblioteku - vona rjatuje sebe.PerekladachOlga Dubnevich

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER Nothing brings neighbors together like someone else's secrets... At Shelley House, the walls have ears, and they're attached to a ragtag duo of busybodies ready to pry, snoop, and generally annoy their neighbors into solving a crime. Seventy-seven-year-old Dorothy Darling has lived in Shelley House longer than any of the other residents, and if you take their word for it, she's as cantankerous as they come. But Dorothy has her reasons for spying. And none of them require justifying herself to Kat Bennett. Twenty-five-year-old Kat has never known a place where she felt truly at home, and crumbling Shelley House is no different. Her neighbors find her prickly and unapproachable, but beneath her tough exterior, Kat's plagued by a guilty secret from her past. When their apartments face demolition, sworn enemies Kat and Dorothy agree on just one thing: they must save their historic building. But when someone plays dirty--and one of the residents is viciously taken down--Dorothy and Kat seek justice. The police close the investigation too soon, leaving it up to the unlikely amateur sleuths--with a playful Jack Russell terrier at their side--to restore peace in their community.

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER Nothing brings neighbors together like someone else's secrets... At Shelley House, the walls have ears, and they're attached to a ragtag duo of busybodies ready to pry, snoop, and generally annoy their neighbors into solving a crime. Seventy-seven-year-old Dorothy Darling has lived in Shelley House longer than any of the other residents, and if you take their word for it, she's as cantankerous as they come. But Dorothy has her reasons for spying. And none of them require justifying herself to Kat Bennett. Twenty-five-year-old Kat has never known a place where she felt truly at home, and crumbling Shelley House is no different. Her neighbors find her prickly and unapproachable, but beneath her tough exterior, Kat's plagued by a guilty secret from her past. When their apartments face demolition, sworn enemies Kat and Dorothy agree on just one thing: they must save their historic building. But when someone plays dirty--and one of the residents is viciously taken down--Dorothy and Kat seek justice. The police close the investigation too soon, leaving it up to the unlikely amateur sleuths--with a playful Jack Russell terrier at their side--to restore peace in their community.

'Brimming with hope, heart and intrigue' JESSICA RYN'What a beautiful, compelling book! . . . I loved it' HEMA SUKUMAR'A real hug of a book' HAZEL PRIORYou can choose your home, but you can't choose who lives next door . . .Twenty-five-year-old Kat Bennett has never felt at home anywhere, especially not in crumbling Shelley House. The other residents think she's prickly and unapproachable, but beneath her tough exterior, Kat is plagued by guilt from her past and looking for somewhere to belong. Seventy-seven-year-old Dorothy Darling has lived in Shelley House for longer than anyone else, and if you believe the other tenants, she's as cantankerous and vindictive as they come. Dorothy may spend her days spying on the neighbours, but she has a closely guarded secret herself - and a good reason for barely leaving her home. When their building faces demolition, sworn enemies Kat and Dorothy become unlikely allies in their quest to save their historic home; and even less likely detectives when they suspect that foul play is coming from within Shelley House . . .'The inhabitants of Shelley House will stay with me for a long time' EMILY CRITCHLEY

'The characters are relatable and lovable; the story is uplifting and romantic, full of emotions and heart, celebrating the importance of making human connections and embracing our dreams. This book is my happy place!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis'I loved it ' Hannah Tovey'Heartwarming, gorgeously written and I fell instantly in love with the quirky cast of characters' Jessica Ryn'A must-read' Sarah J. HarrisWhen Libby Nicholls arrives in London, broken-hearted and with her life in tatters, the first person she meets on the bus is elderly pensioner Frank. He tells her about the time in 1962 he met a girl on the number 88 bus with beautiful red hair just like her own. They made plans for a date, but Frank lost the ticket with her number written on it. For the past sixty years, he's ridden the same bus trying to find her.Libby is inspired by the story and, with the help of an unlikely companion, she makes it her mission to continue Frank's search. As she begins to open her guarded heart to strangers and new connections, Libby's tightly controlled world expands. But with Frank's dementia progressing quickly, their chance of finding the girl on the 88 bus is slipping away . . .More than anything, Libby wants Frank to see his lost love one more time. But their quest also shows Libby just how important it is to embrace her own chance for happiness - before it's too late.The author of The Last Library brings us this beautifully uplifting novel about how one chance meeting can change the course of your life forever

Da Libby ankommer til London med hjertesorg og frustrationer i bagagen, møder hun den aldrende Frank i bussen. Han fortæller hende, at han tilbage i 1962 mødte en ung kvinde med rødt hår – præcis ligesom Libbys – på den selvsamme busrute. Det var kærlighed ved første blik, men det blev aldrig til mere end det, for Frank mistede billetstumpen med kvindens telefonnummer på. Siden har han kørt med den samme bus igen og igen i en forgæves jagt på at finde sin drømmekvinde. Libby bliver grebet af historien og beslutter sig for at hjælpe Frank. Deres søgen skaber straks et fællesskab blandt de fremmede i bussen, og Libby åbner langsomt sit sårede hjerte op for nye venskaber og forhold. Libby ønsker mere end noget andet at se Frank forenet med sin store kærlighed, men kan hun mon selv lære, hvor vigtigt det er at tage en chance og gribe lykken, når den byder sig? Pressen skriver: ”Ren feelgood-magi – historien er håbefuld og romantisk, fuld af hjertevarme og drømmeri.” – Ali Hazelwood ”Sød som en litterær kop varm kakao. Hvis du er på udkig efter en håbefuld fortælling, er denne helt rigtig.” – USA Today ”En hjertevarm historie om chancer, sorg og det ofte uforudsigelige voksenliv. Fuld af skønne karakterer, som man hepper på undervejs.” – The Montecito Journal ”Sampsons største gave er, at hun formår at bringe karaktererne og deres mangfoldige skæbner til live på så mesterlig vis.” – Bookpage "Siderne vender sig selv i denne skønne historie.” – Publishers Weekly ”Sjov, sød og rørende.” – Booklist ”En hjertevarm historie om kærlighed og lykke, der overvinder livets svære sider.” – Kirkus

Dine biblioteksbøger fortæller mere om dig, end du tror … June Jones arbejder på det lokale bibliotek i Chalcot og kender de faste lånere rigtig godt, men de ved ikke ret meget om hende. Otte år tidligere mistede hun sin mor, og byen mistede dermed sin elskede bibliotekar. Mor og datter delte en stor kærlighed til litteraturen, men den lidt generte June føler ikke, hun kan leve op til landsbyboernes minder og høje tanker om sin mor. Da biblioteket pludselig er lukningstruet, slår en excentrisk gruppe af lokale lånere sig sammen for at redde det. De vil have June med om bord, men hvis de skal lykkes med deres redningsmission, må hun tro på både projektet og sig selv. Tør hun forlade bøgernes trygge favn og begive sig ud i en verden fuld af venskaber, muligheder og kærlighed? Pressen skriver: ”Utrolig fin og hjertevarm fortælling.” – Lektørudtalelse ”Årets bog til alle, der elsker bøger og biblioteker” – Bogblogger.dk ”En bog, man bliver glad af.” – Ali Hazelwood ”Fantastisk bog. Et must-read for alle bogorme.” – The Sun ”En hjertevarm og opløftende fortælling om venlighed, fællesskab og kærlighed, som både fik mig til at le, græde og heppe på karaktererne.” – Clare Pooley ”Sampson har skrevet en herlig bog fuld af skønne personligheder. Her får man en historie om helte og skurke, kærlighed og tab, sorg og nyt håb.” – Kirkus ”Så god, at du kommer til at læse den i én mundfuld.” – Library Journal ”En fantastisk debut.” – Woman & Home

Üksildane raamatukoguhoidja June Jones ei ole kordagi lahkunud unisest Inglise külast, kus möödus ta lapsepõlv. Häbelik ja eraklik kolmekümneaastane naine matab end maailma avastamise asemel raamatutesse. Aga kui kohalikku raamatukogu ähvardab sulgemine, on June sunnitud riiulite vahelt välja astuma, et päästa kogukonna süda, mis ühtlasi kannab kõige kallimaid mälestusi ta emast.Ekstsentriliste, ent sihikindlate raamatukogu püsimise nimel võitlevate kohalike seltskonnaga liitudes avab June end esimest korda pärast ema surma teistele inimestele. Juhtumisi on külla naasnud ka tema vana koolisemu Alex Chen, kes on samuti valmis abikätt ulatama. Heasüdamliku advokaadi tunded naise vastu paistavad silma kõigile, välja arvatud June ise, kes ei suuda uskuda, et keegi võiks temast romantiliselt huvituda.Raamatukogu ja talle nii oluliste raamatute päästmiseks peab June viimaks oma elus muudatusi tegema. Seekord ei ole ta nõus ilma võitluseta alla andma. Ja ehk suudab June oma armastatud raamatukogu eest võideldes päästa ka iseenda.