The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey

Written by Serena Burdick

Narrated by Karen Cass

What if you could write a new ending for yourself?

England, 1898: When Evelyn first married the famous novelist William Aubrey, she was dazzled by his brilliance. But their newlywed bliss is brief when William is gripped by writer’s block, and he becomes jealous of Evelyn’s writing talent. When he commits the ultimate betrayal — stealing a draft of her novel and passing it off as his own — Evelyn decides to write her way out of their unhappy marriage.

California, 2006: Abigail always wondered about her father — his identity forever lost when her mother unexpectedly died. Or so Abigail thought, until she stumbled upon his photo and message that her great-great grandmother was the author, Evelyn Aubrey, leading Abigail on a journey to England in search for answers. There, she learns of Evelyn’s shocking disappearance and how London society believed she was murdered. But from what she uncovers about Evelyn, Abigail believes her brilliant great-great grandmother had another plot up her sleeve.

Rich in atmosphere and emotion, The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey tells the story of literary secrets, a family curse, and the lengths women will go to take charge of their future.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Nov 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9781867260226

Serena Burdick

Serena Burdick Graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in California before moving to New York City to pursue a degree in English Literature at Brooklyn College. Author of GIRL IN THE AFTERNOON, she lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.

Reviews for The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey

[ellenh_28 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

To steal other's descriptive words, I found this family saga lyrical, captivating and gripping, and the characters so rich with depth! A great way to escape on a wintry day. Burdick did a great job going between the two time periods, intertwining them so well. The twists were just complicated enough to make me think I'd caught her in a mistake, but no, it all worked so well. (edit)

[alekee_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A time split read starting with Evelyn marring William, a life of happiness, well not quite. Then we meet Abby her Great Granddaughter, and her journey to find family!We travel from California to England with Abby, but also we journey the life of Evelyn, and just when you think there are answers, well, no! Keep page turning and looking for answers and what happened to Evelyn and to the rest of the Aubrey family!Are there answers, yes, but don't take the first one! There are surprises, and new members of the family, well, new to Abby, and then the family curse!This did become a page turner for me, I wanted the real answers! There are so many twists and turns here!I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.

[drapple_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Told in the present and the past, the story revolves around a woman seeking her unknown father in the present and a married couple who are both writers in the past. I honestly got a bit sick of the way the woman in the past was restricted by cultural norms and her cruel husband.