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The House of Hidden Letters
  • Published: 26 April 2026
  • ISBN: 9781804957868
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $29.99

The House of Hidden Letters

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12 Feb 2026
Paperback
26 Apr 2026
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A sweeping and evocative dual-timeline novel set on a tiny Greek island. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Karen Swan.

For sale: Greek cottage. Price: One Euro.

Skye doesn’t make impulsive decisions. But when she sees a derelict Greek cottage for sale by lottery, she enters with dreams of a fresh start.

However, her heart sinks as she pushes open the tattered blue door weeks later. Can this wreck ever be her home?

Then Skye finds a bundle of letters hidden in the fireplace, their faded pages drawing her in with a story of long-forgotten love, tragedy, and unbelievable bravery.

But all the while, Skye’s own past is circling. No matter how far she goes, fate is never far behind…

This gorgeously sweeping, escapist dual-timeline novel is perfect for fans of Karen Swan, Victoria Hislop and Lucinda Riley.

‘Absolutely loved it… Engaging characters, evocative setting, emotional journey. I was captivated from the first page to the last!’ Cathy Bramley

‘Whisk away to Greece… the perfect escapist read.’ Veronica Henry

‘Atmospheric, romantic and mysterious... You can smell the lemons… gorgeous, immersive – perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop.’ Cesca Major

'A gorgeous, sun-soaked treat.' Sarah Morgan

'Gorgeous... the perfect holiday read... Loved it.' Liz Fenwick

'Rich and intoxicating... Brimming with authentic Greek heart and soul' Louise Candlish

'Suffused with warmth and light... a gorgeous and evocative tale of love, loss – and unexpected friendships. I was transported utterly to the sun-drenched shores of Folegandros. Pure and blissful escapism.' Lucy Clarke

'Captivating and beautiful, I completely adored it!... a sparkling gem of a story.' Debbie Howells

'Dazzling.' Vaseem Khan

'Completely captivating and utterly enchanting... truly timeless.' Daisy Buchanan

'Gripping and emotional... rich as the best souvlaki... Enjoy!' Milly Johnson

‘Absorbing, beautiful and devastating. A moving story of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of how the light of hope will shine through the darkest of times. I loved every page.’ Chris Whitaker

'Compelling and captivating, this is the perfect holiday read.' Kate Gray

'Terrific... joyous page-turner... a really delightful read.' Jane Johnson

‘Rich, lush and evocative… When you can’t escape to a Greek island in reality, reading Izzy Broom is the next best thing… Glorious.’ Kate Thompson

‘Wonderful... I loved this beautiful book.' KL Slater
  • Published: 26 April 2026
  • ISBN: 9781804957868
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $29.99

About the author

Izzy Broom

Izzy (Isabelle) Broom is the author of thirteen books, most recently The House of Hidden Letters, and has been published in fourteen overseas territories. In 2015, she won The Great British Write Off with her short story, 'The Wedding Speech', which was later adapted into a film. Her fifth novel, One Thousand Stars and You, was awarded Contemporary Romance Novel of the Year at the 2019 RNAs. Based in Suffolk, Izzy travels widely, searching the world for inspiration – a quest that led her to the Greek island of Folegandros, where her latest series of books are set. To find out more about her writing life, you can find her on social media under @isabelle_broom.
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Praise for The House of Hidden Letters

Gripping and emotional... rich as the best souvlaki... Enjoy!

Milly Johnson

Completely captivating and utterly enchanting... truly timeless.

Daisy Buchanan

Absorbing, beautiful and devastating. A moving story of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of how the light of hope will shine through the darkest of times. I loved every page.

Chris Whitaker

Terrific... joyous page-turner... a really delightful read.

Jane Johnson

Rich, lush and evocative… When you can’t escape to a Greek island in reality, reading Izzy Broom is the next best thing… Glorious.

Kate Thompson

Absolutely loved it… Engaging characters, evocative setting, emotional journey. I was captivated from the first page to the last!

Cathy Bramley

Hidden secrets bubble cathartically to the surface beneath the Greek sun in a wonderfully human story intertwining past and present to dazzling effect.

Vaseem Khan

Whisk away to Greece… the perfect escapist read.

Veronica Henry

Atmospheric, romantic and mysterious... perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop.

Cesca Major

A gorgeous Greek escape full of happiness and history that will capture your heart. I adored it.

Alex Brown

[A] rich, evocative tale of courage and hope. Atmospheric, moving, captivating.

Amanda Jennings

A completely page-turning, immersive dual timeline story with a wonderful cast of characters and a ton of intrigue.

Tracy Rees

It’s wonderful. A heavenly slice of Greek life.

Emma Cowell

Gorgeous and evocative – I loved it.

Fiona Cummins

The forgotten island of Folegandros is the blue-skied, sun-drenched backdrop to this gorgeously romantic and poignant story. Getting lost in it was such a wonderful tonic that I didn't want to reach the last page.

Kate Reardon

A joy from start to finish. Reading it, I felt like I was back on one of my favourite Greek islands. The House of Hidden Letters takes you on a journey full of romance, magic and mystery - and I highly recommend you take the trip.

Alex Michaelides

The perfect summer read

Georgina Moore

A warm hug of a novel ... a story of love, tragedy and bravery

Fabulous Magazine

Izzy Broom is a master of "just one more chapter" - we read this in one sitting, and started searching for flights as soon as we finished.

Heat magazine

A brilliant, moving story

Closer magazine

A powerful emotional read.

Yours Magazine