Quirky novel set in secret hideaway (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

love nest

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'secret hideaway' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'quirky novel set' is the wordplay.
'quirky' is an anagram indicator.
'novel'+'set'='novelset'
'novelset' is an anagram of 'LOVE NEST'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for love nest that I've seen before include "possible meeting place with actress" , "billing address?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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