The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 6 letter word PAGE TURNER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result PAGE TURNER
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The straight part
We know that "work that’s engaging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case work that’s engaging = page turner.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PAGE TURNER mean?
PAGE TURNER noun- A written work, usually a novel, which is sufficiently interesting or suspenseful to keep the reader 'turning the pages'.