Grimm Curiosities

By: Sharon Lynn Fisher

Narrated by: Henrietta Meire, Joshua Akehurst

In Victorian England, a young woman inherits her father’s curiosity shop and all its ghostly secrets in a bewitching novel by the author of Salt & Broom.

It’s 1851 in old York. Lizzy Grimm struggles to save her late father’s charmingly creepy yet floundering antique shop, Grimm Curiosities. Then, during a particularly snowy December in this most haunted city in England, things turn…curiouser.

Lizzy meets Antony Carlisle, whose sister suffers from the same perplexing affliction as Lizzy’s mother—both stricken silent and unresponsive after speaking with ghosts. Working closely together to fathom what power has transformed their loved ones and why, Lizzy and Antony discover an important clue: her father’s treasured set of rare books on ancient folktales, enchantments, and yuletide myths. Books that a persistent collector is awfully keen to purchase. Books Lizzy can’t bear to sell.

Every bewitching passage and illustration opens a doorway to something ancient and dangerously inviting. Keys to a mystery Lizzy and Antony are compelled to solve—even if doing so means unleashing one of this bright holiday’s darkest myths.

©2024 by Sharon Lynn Fisher. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Fisher allows the suspense to build slowly even as the romance burns quickly. Romantasy readers will be hooked.”—Publishers Weekly

“A charming mystery with an interwoven romance…A fast, straightforward read which carries off the term ‘historical romantasy’ quite satisfactorily.”—Historical Novels Review

“Fisher has penned a haunting, romantic tale…”—Booklist

Story wine that keeps you at the edge of your chair.

Did not know how it was going to turn out to the very end. Descriptions were wonderful felt like you were in the story.

Brilliant Plot and Storytelling

The twists and turns of the plot kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the novel!

Charming mix of mystery, fantasy, and historical romance!

This excellent novel kept me spellbound. I highly recommend it if you'd like a mix of cozy mystery, Regency romance, ghosts, and magical doorways. A happy ending is guaranteed. The romantic part of the plot is strong, but there is just kissing. The intriguing supernatural mystery kept me guessing and the tension just right. Marvelous writing and charming, likeable characters.

Marvelous imagination

I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It was intense and whimsical. A love story without endless hours of unrequited love.

Grimm origin story of sorts

Absolutely loved this story. It felt a lot like the authors take on the origin of the Grimm's tales. A beautiful romance. I did feel a dark rainy ambiance or like a foggy morning if that makes sense. I couldn't put it down though. I highly recommend if you're into romance minus spice combined with historical accuracy and fable.