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Secrets of the Chocolate House

Found Things, Book 2

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By: Paula Brackston
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
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"The narration by Marisa Calin is once again spot on perfection from intonation, to pronunciation to accents she gets and A+ and her portrayal of Xanthe is an absolute treasure." (The Reading Frenzy)

The second audiobook in a bewitching series "brimming with charm and charisma" that will make "fans of Outlander rejoice!" (Woman's World Magazine)

New York Times best-selling author Paula Brackston returns to the Found Things series with Secrets of the Chocolate House.  

After her adventures in the 17th century, Xanthe does her best to settle back into the rhythm of life in Marlborough. She tells herself she must forget about Samuel and leave him in the past where he belongs. With the help of her new friends, she does her best to move on, focusing instead on the success of her and Flora’s antique shop.  

But there are still things waiting to be found, still injustices needing to be put right, still voices whispering to Xanthe from long ago about secrets wanting to be shared.  

While looking for new stock for the shop, Xanthe hears the song of a copper chocolate pot. Soon after, she has an upsetting vision of Samuel in great danger, compelling her to make another journey to the past.  

This time, she'll meet her most dangerous adversary. This time, her ability to travel to the past will be tested. This time, she will discover her true destiny. Will that destiny allow her to return home? And will she be able to save Samuel when his own fate seems to be sealed?

©2019 Paula Brackston (P)2019 Macmillan Audio
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Amazing writing, so much going on. I never got to a boring part ever. I really really really want this story to go on forever!

I never wanted it to end!

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This was amazing! loved every word. Paula brackston is gifted.
Narrator brilliant!! please tell me theres a third book???

Wonderful!!

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Paula Brackston is without doubt my favourite author, who I first discovered a few years back when given the witch's daughter as gift and very contently read my way through the entire series of the shadow chronicles.

When I had finished all the books (which I never wanted to happen), I discovered audible and purchased little shop of found things and to my delight just as I had finished the sequel, secrets of the chocolate house was released and bought it on the spot.

Unfortunately I have come to the end of it, as with every book she writes, she sweeps you up into the whirlwind of every tale never for a second letting you off the edge of your seat.

I was very sad to have come to the end of this tale, however completely delighted it has been left open for a sequel ....... Please Paula, get the next one done. All of us Brackston addicts are waiting on tender hooks for our next dose of being swept away into the wonderful mind of Paula Brackston and world of Xanthe Westlake!

Another brilliant story from my favourite author!

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I love these books - so imaginative! it's a great way to switch off and I've already ordered the next one!

the second book is rvery bit as good as the first!

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I don't usually 'do' series and usually go for standalones, but I'm enjoying this series. It appears I like books with a time travel theme! This book has a bit more depth than the previous ones and is definitely better than book 3, the previous book in the series. As with the other books, we travel back in time with the help of some antiques - this time to the Victorian times. Mistress Flyte is again a main character and we learn more about her. Liam plays a bigger part, as does Harley and there are some new characters introduced. There is a bit more character development. Scene setting and description of the period outfits is good. 

We learn about 'Time Steppers' and something called 'The Visionary Society'. I can't really say much without revealing what happened or the meaning of things. The significance of the brooch with a lock of hair and the meaning of names was interesting.


Little niggles: I'm a little surprised at the risks Xanthe took involving Harley and the Spinners' book. Also, Liam mentions that Xanthe can sense other Spinners (people who are able to travel through time), although she didn't know this herself or tell him. It's quite an intriguing book and transports you to another world. I'd give it 4.5/5 stars.


Nothing disturbed me in this book but thought I'd mention some content warnings (CW) as sometimes others appreciate them. Most of them in my opinion are of moderate severity: Violence including gun violence, fire, death, murder, death of child, grief, medical trauma

Intriguing time travel. Best of the series so far!

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