Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Storyteller’s Daughter by Victoria Scott – a page-turning story about a secret buried for decades and a  story that will change everything.

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2025

Boldwood Books  

About the Book:

1940: When twenty-one-year-old Nita Bineham is offered the chance of independence, away from the high walls of her family’s Surrey estate, she grasps it with both hands. But her new role at a local newspaper coincides with the emergence of a sinister rumour in their quiet village: that there is a traitor in their midst. Nita is determined to prove herself by uncovering the truth, but is she prepared for revelations that could change her life forever?

2008: Following the death of her great aunt, Beth flees London for the privacy of rural Surrey. Within the confines of her family’s dilapidated manor house, she hides from the dual wreckage of her career and her marriage. But when her aunt’s dying words lead her to a stack of old newspaper articles, Beth finds herself drawn into a decades old mystery: about a long-buried secret, and an enemy dangerously close to home.

My Review:

This is an engaging, dual timeline story with a little bit of mystery and a touch of magic. I couldn’t put it down. Being the historical fiction fan that I am, I did enjoy the 1940 timeline of Nita a bit more than the 2008 timeline featuring Beth, Nita’s great-niece. However, both kept my interest, and I loved noticing the similarities in Nita’s and Beth’s stories, despite the large gap in time. 

I also adore stories featuring old manor houses and this story had the addition of featuring spies during WWII and women practicing Wiccan. Everything flowed together seamlessly and I had no issues traveling back and forth in time. 

I especially enjoyed rooting for Beth and Nita and watching each character come into their own. I felt all the emotions as I read along, and despite some truly heartbreaking moments, the story is full of hope and love. Highly recommend. 

About the Author:

Victoria Scott has been a journalist for many media outlets including the BBC and The Telegraph. She is the author of three novels published by Head of Zeus. Her first book for Boldwood is a Gothic timeslip novel, The House in the Water.

Author Links:

Facebook: @VictoriaScottJournalist

Twitter: @Toryscott

Instagram: @victoriascottauthor

Newsletter Sign Up: https://bit.ly/VictoriaScottNews

Bookbub profile: @toryscott

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