The Lost Storyteller

A powerful novel about the bond between fathers and daughters, and how stories connect us all. I loved it – Jenny ColganI’ve been lost in The Lost Storyteller’s marvellous pages … brilliantly written and high concept with a moving story and vivid characters. But it also has that special indefinable SOMETHING. One of my books of the year – Tracy Rees, bestselling author of The Rose GardenCaptivating, moving and profound. I loved it! A spellbinding novel about the power of the stories we tell both to ourselves and to others. – Tracey EmersonAbsolutely beautiful … A cleverly wrought tale of fathers and daughters, and a bond buried so deep that it is lost to folklore – Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated ChildThe Lost Storyteller is a deeply evocative book about family and the redemptive power of stories, all wrapped up in some of the most beautifully affecting fairy tales I’ve ever read. If you like stories that tug at your heart and show you a different way of looking at love, loss, betrayal and redemption, you will enjoy this heartwarming tale … I loved this book – Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary WonderCompletely engaging … A lovely reflection on the power and magic of stories – Marianne Cronin, author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot… Beautifully, sensitively told. Block reminds us that people don’t always behave as we want them to, and maybe because of that, there are few things so powerful as the ability to be kind * The Wee Review *Beautifully revealed, with a lovingly drawn conclusion – Zoe West * Woman and Home *A warm, immersive read that weaves folklore through a story of self-discovery that touches on what it means to be a daughter, the ramifications of the past and daring to follow your heart – Kate Sawyer, author of The StrandingA captivating and richly mesmerizing read * Buzz Magazine *A beguiling, gorgeous book about fathers and daughters and the stories that bind and redeem us * YOU magazine *

Originally from Devon, Amanda moved to Edinburgh in 2007, where she attained a master’s degree in creative writing. Since then, she’s divided her time between ghostwriting, editing and tutoring.

Amanda’s writing is often inspired by myths and fairy tales, which she uses as starting points to tell new stories. Her work has been shortlisted in contests such as the Bridport Prize and the Mslexia Short Story Competition. The Haunting of Hero’s Bay is her second novel.