
The Treasure House
A moving, deeply romantic and cozy read that will have you crying and falling in love
Amy Matthews(Author)
Simon & Schuster Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 10. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-3985-6628-6 (ISBN)
Description
'This is a novel to savor. It is as cozy and inviting as the cottage at its heart - and just as full of hidden treasures' CHRISTINA LAURAN, bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners
Inspired by the viral 'treasure houses' on social media, a single mother and her daughter relocate to rural Maine for the chance to own their very first home - only to discover that the real treasures hidden inside aren't just objects, but community, belonging and love. For fans of The Wedding People by Alison Espach and Jojo Moyes.
Every house has a story. This one might change her future.
All Zoe Copeland has ever wanted is somewhere to call home. Years in foster care has seen her move from place to place, and now as she faces eviction, Zoe's determined not to let eleven-year-old daughter grow up the same way.
So when a too-good-to-be-true cottage comes up for sale, Zoe takes the leap and moves them to a tiny seaside town she's never even heard of. The catch? It's a treasure house packed floor-to-ceiling with clutter. While Florence is falling in love with the various knick-knacks, Zoe becomes convinced she's made a huge mistake, especially when her grumpy neighbour Jake says exactly that . . . even as he keeps showing up to help.
As they start clearing the house, Zoe slowly pieces together the story behind its former owner, Marly. And the deeper she digs, the more it starts to feel uncomfortably close to home.
Because Zoe's whole world has always been just her and Florence. But maybe it's time to let others in . . . and finally discover what home really means.
Inspired by the viral 'treasure houses' on social media, a single mother and her daughter relocate to rural Maine for the chance to own their very first home - only to discover that the real treasures hidden inside aren't just objects, but community, belonging and love. For fans of The Wedding People by Alison Espach and Jojo Moyes.
Every house has a story. This one might change her future.
All Zoe Copeland has ever wanted is somewhere to call home. Years in foster care has seen her move from place to place, and now as she faces eviction, Zoe's determined not to let eleven-year-old daughter grow up the same way.
So when a too-good-to-be-true cottage comes up for sale, Zoe takes the leap and moves them to a tiny seaside town she's never even heard of. The catch? It's a treasure house packed floor-to-ceiling with clutter. While Florence is falling in love with the various knick-knacks, Zoe becomes convinced she's made a huge mistake, especially when her grumpy neighbour Jake says exactly that . . . even as he keeps showing up to help.
As they start clearing the house, Zoe slowly pieces together the story behind its former owner, Marly. And the deeper she digs, the more it starts to feel uncomfortably close to home.
Because Zoe's whole world has always been just her and Florence. But maybe it's time to let others in . . . and finally discover what home really means.
Reviews / Votes
'Amy Matthews writes with so much heart, warmth and grace, delivering a tender, beautifully layered story about starting over, letting go, and the unexpected ways love finds us. This hopeful story about second chances, family and finding your way home is as comforting as it is unforgettable. This is a novel to savor. It is as cozy and inviting as the cottage at its heart - and just as full of hidden treasures' -- <b>CHRISTINA LAUREN, bestselling author of <I>The Unhoneymooners</I></b>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
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Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-6628-6 (9781398566286)
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Amy Matthews
The Treasure House
A moving, deeply romantic and cozy read that will have you crying and falling in love
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approx. 09/2026
Simon + Schuster LLC
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Amy Matthews is an award-winning author of books about complicated people and love. She is Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Flinders University, a podcaster, and a
book addict. Amy lives in Adelaide with her favourite people, both real and imagined, and you can find her on Instagram @amymatthewsauthor.
book addict. Amy lives in Adelaide with her favourite people, both real and imagined, and you can find her on Instagram @amymatthewsauthor.