Inspired by C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, this wondrous novel is a fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobes-just in case-from the author of The Wishing Game.

"A wild and magical adventure that makes for a perfect cozy fantasy read, reminiscent of the childhood books we grew up loving."-HuffPost

• A RANDOM HOUSE BOOK CLUB SELECTION with reading group guide featuring discussion questions.
• PRODUCT FEATURES INCLUDE AN ILLUSTRATED MAP that displays the Narnia-like fantasy world in The Lost Story. Readers will love to see the fantasy world come to life, like a real place.
• PRAISE FOR SHAFFER'S THE WISHING GAME, listed as ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2023 by Reader's Digest: "Shaffer's debut is a love letter to reading and the power childhood stories have over us long after we've grown up."-V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue; "Shaffer blends tragedy and triumph in a whimsical and gratifying debut. This is wish fulfilment in the best way." -Publisher's Weekly (STARRED REVIEW); "Meg Shaffer's beautiful novel is part Willy Wonka, part magical realism, and wholly moving."-Jodi Picoult
• AN ADULT "BOOKISH" TWIST ON THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE: This irresistible and nostalgic story is perfect for any book lover who is still waiting on their Hogwarts letter or looking in every wardrobe, just in case...