In 1901, Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium, where her father and a team of lexicographers are compiling the first Oxford English Dictionary. Esme begins to collect words they deem unfit for inclusion, words that define women’s experiences, and creates her own dictionary. The Dictionary of Lost Words is a captivating tale of language, love, and a girl’s quest to uncover hidden stories. ISBN: 9781529113228. Explore the forgotten world of words with Pip Williams’ enchanting novel.