Seaforth Library of Lost Characters: Where Stories Step Off the Page

For Celia Bennett, her grandmother’s seaside home in St Ives was once a refuge from an unhappy childhood. Its most enchanting room was a library filled with old books, cherished memories, and the promise that extraordinary characters could become almost real.

Twenty years later, Celia is a London editor struggling with grief, family tensions, and a career that no longer feels as magical as she imagined. Drawn back to Seaforth House and the world her grandmother created, she discovers that the library holds secrets far beyond its shelves. Forgotten manuscripts, mysterious abilities, and characters who refuse to remain confined to the page challenge everything Celia believes about stories—and herself.

As the Cornish coast offers the possibility of renewal, Celia must decide whether to cling to the safe, familiar shape of her life or embrace an inheritance rooted in imagination. Blending contemporary romance, family drama, and gentle magical realism, Seaforth Library of Lost Characters is a warm celebration of books, belonging, second chances, and the enduring bonds between generations.