25 Library Terrace

The BRAND NEW novel from the author of THE SEWING MACHINE - over 100,000 copies sold.
Have you ever wondered about all the people who lived in your house before you?
25 Library Terrace in Edinburgh is a house where lives are changed.
In 1911, new resident Ursula Black embraces women's suffrage in the form of census protest, discovers vegetarianism, and learns just how difficult it can be to bring up someone else's children.
In 1931, the house becomes part of a radical experiment in a different way of living, and a family secret from the past is uncovered.
In 2011, Tess Dutton needs somewhere to live in the wake of a failed relationship, and is introduced to a rather unusuallandlady.
In 2022, delayed by the pandemic, it's another census year for Scotland, and as Edinburgh's residents are able to gather once more, the strands of four generations at 25 Library Terrace are finally woven together.
An enchanting book club read, filled with history and human stories, for fans of Mary Paulson-Ellis' Edinburgh novels, Evie Woods, Sally Page and Liz Trenow.
Readers have been raving about Natalie Fergie!
'Natalie Fergie has written a story of life, of love, of hardships and of hope. I feel almost honoured to have had the opportunity to read this novel as it was just brilliant!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Fergie is a skilful storyteller... I read this book in a couple of days - it hooked me so completely' Reader review, 5 stars
'This book was a rare treat, and I relished every word. Natalie has a way of writing that feels peaceful and captivating at the same time. It boggles my mind to figure out how she did it, but she pulled it off with beautifully' Reader review, 5 stars
'Exceptional storytelling, loveable characters with extraordinary lives... Highly recommend' Reader review, 5 stars
'I am in awe of Natalie Fergie... The story is charming with tense and touching scenes in equal measure. I was very impressed with how deftly the author wove the strands of so many lives together in a tapestry only fully revealed at the end' Reader review, 5 stars
'Genius! ... This book weaves and stitches the lives of families and secrets until the very end. My book will be passed on to those who will love it as much as I did' Reader review, 5 stars

Natalie Fergie lives near Edinburgh. After a 25-year career in nursing, she set up a textiles business and spent ten years making and selling hand-dyed yarn and embroidery threads. Her debut novel, The Sewing Machine, was published by Unbound in 2017, and became a word-of-mouth bestseller, featuring at #4 on the Scottish bestseller lists in April 2019. She is now planning her third novel.