--- product_id: 126835196 title: "The Bookshop on the Shore: A Novel (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2)" price: "VT7547" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-novel-scottish-village-kirrenfief store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Bookshop on the Shore: A Novel (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2) **Price:** VT7547 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bookshop on the Shore: A Novel (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2) - **How much does it cost?** VT7547 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-novel-scottish-village-kirrenfief) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Bookshop on the Shore: A Novel (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2): 9780062850188: Colgan, Jenny: Books Review: Unexpected Gem - It is rare these days that a book captures my attention so strongly that I read it in one sitting. And then read it again. This luscious story looks predictable on the surface, but it "absolutely, absolutely is not." An introspective look at the secrets people tuck away and the personal damage that keeping secrets does to our humanity is known to all of us. Lovely people trying to be everything to the people they love and want to protect .too often ends on a harsh note. A village of support is what we all need to keep from going balmy. These beautiful, flawed characters captured my heart from the beginning and kept drawing me into their dynamic experiences. These wonderful people - who cross many age groups - gave everything and were slammed against a wall that left them bereft. They each created a persona to share with their narrow circle of life. Feared and disliked, yet envied and admired by the villagers, the family has no idea how s convoluted the mazes they travers is. With a rich palette of colors, Colgan's character development paints every page boldly. Her expertise shines. Unique and special; lovable and despicable; glowing happiness and absorbing sadness, these characters unexpected gems. The beauty of the geographic setting, the bubbling personality of the mobile book store, and the spirited mansion pulsed with personality. She imbued the storyline with a personal touch that expanded the reader’s experience, dropping clue tidbits along the way. Review: Loved this book! - Though I did agree with some of the negative comments (mainly editing errors and an abrupt, rather baffling ending—thus the only 4 star review), I simply adored this little story! The author’s writing style is so conversational and, as we’d say in Texas, “folksy”, that you feel like you’re sitting cozily on a couch listening to your best friend tell the story of their life. Along with the fact that I’m missing all the characters and dying to know what happened to them, I also find myself longing to escape to the Scottish Highlands just to BE. What a magical place! If you’re stuck in the first few chapters feeling like it’s a little sluggish, DON’T GIVE UP! It’s absolutely worth finishing. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #375,519 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,402 in Romantic Comedy (Books) #2,123 in Literary Fiction (Books) #37,650 in Contemporary Romance (Books) | | Book 2 of 3 | Scottish Bookshop Series | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,927) | | Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.94 x 8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0062850180 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062850188 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | June 25, 2019 | | Publisher | Avon | ## Images ![The Bookshop on the Shore: A Novel (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BhNWXdMAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unexpected Gem *by A***3 on January 28, 2026* It is rare these days that a book captures my attention so strongly that I read it in one sitting. And then read it again. This luscious story looks predictable on the surface, but it "absolutely, absolutely is not." An introspective look at the secrets people tuck away and the personal damage that keeping secrets does to our humanity is known to all of us. Lovely people trying to be everything to the people they love and want to protect .too often ends on a harsh note. A village of support is what we all need to keep from going balmy. These beautiful, flawed characters captured my heart from the beginning and kept drawing me into their dynamic experiences. These wonderful people - who cross many age groups - gave everything and were slammed against a wall that left them bereft. They each created a persona to share with their narrow circle of life. Feared and disliked, yet envied and admired by the villagers, the family has no idea how s convoluted the mazes they travers is. With a rich palette of colors, Colgan's character development paints every page boldly. Her expertise shines. Unique and special; lovable and despicable; glowing happiness and absorbing sadness, these characters unexpected gems. The beauty of the geographic setting, the bubbling personality of the mobile book store, and the spirited mansion pulsed with personality. She imbued the storyline with a personal touch that expanded the reader’s experience, dropping clue tidbits along the way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this book! *by P***N on September 11, 2023* Though I did agree with some of the negative comments (mainly editing errors and an abrupt, rather baffling ending—thus the only 4 star review), I simply adored this little story! The author’s writing style is so conversational and, as we’d say in Texas, “folksy”, that you feel like you’re sitting cozily on a couch listening to your best friend tell the story of their life. Along with the fact that I’m missing all the characters and dying to know what happened to them, I also find myself longing to escape to the Scottish Highlands just to BE. What a magical place! If you’re stuck in the first few chapters feeling like it’s a little sluggish, DON’T GIVE UP! It’s absolutely worth finishing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Colgan's books are a joy to read *by L***N on October 21, 2020* I'm really getting into the Jenny Colgan repertoire. In this story, Zoe is struggling as a single mother in modern-day London. Her four-year-old son has never spoken. Zoe lives in poverty, and her boyfriend is too immature to be much more than an irritant. But when the boyfriend's sister, Surinder (please write a sequel with her as the main!) meets Zoe and wants to help. Surinder gets an idea, and soon enough, Zoe and Hari are heading north to the Scottish village of Kirrinfief to help Nina the bookseller. Nina is undergoing a difficult pregnancy and can't run her business for the duration. But that's not enough $$, so Zoe also works as au pair at a (haunted?) mansion for three very troubled children and their bereft daddy. What I like about Colgan's style is that she sets up the character's dilemma and personality so well that you're rooting for her right from the start. Also, she's made Kirrinfief into such an idyllic locale it's probably laughable but for the purposes of a story, a balm to the heart in our troubled times. The Halloween party is so visual I feel as if I must have watched a movie, it keeps playing in my head. A very good book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-novel-scottish-village-kirrenfief](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-novel-scottish-village-kirrenfief) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*