Izzy Broom is the author of twelve escapist novels and has been published in fourteen markets. In 2015, she won The Great British Write Off with her short story, The Wedding Speech, which was later adapted into a prize-winning short film. Her fifth novel, One Thousand Stars and You, was awarded Contemporary Romance Novel of the Year at the 2019 Romantic Novelist Association Awards. Formerly a book reviews editor at Heat magazine and Woman & Home, Izzy still works as a freelance journalist, editor, and mentor. She is based in Suffolk, England, where she's currently busy writing the next book about the people of Folegandros.

"A joy from start to finish. Reading it, I felt like I was back on one of my favourite Greek islands. The House of Hidden Letters takes you on a journey full of romance, magic and mystery - and I highly recommend you take the trip."--Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient

"Absorbing, beautiful and devastating. A moving story of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of how the light of hope will shine through the darkest of times. I loved every page."--Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestseller of All the Colors of the Dark

"A tale of two timelines expertly woven, gripping and emotional."--Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Accidental Rewrite

"Suffused with warmth and light... a gorgeous and evocative tale of love, loss - and unexpected friendships. I was transported utterly to the sun-drenched shores of Folegandros. Pure and blissful escapism."--Sunday Times bestselling author Lucy Clarke

"A gorgeous, sun-soaked treat."--USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan

"A wonderful and emotional read in a stunning setting and with an intriguing dual timeline. I loved this beautiful book."--KL Slater, author of The Lucky Winners

"An engaging story of the power of love and friendship that will delight romantics and armchair travelers alike."--Library Journal

Publisher: Berkley Books

Pub date: 2026-03-17

Length: 400 pages