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A Keeper

By: Graham Norton
Narrated by: Graham Norton
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Shortlisted for the National Book Awards

Graham Norton's debut novel, Holding, was a Sunday Times best seller and loved everywhere. His new novel, A Keeper, is a twisted tale of secrets and ill-fated loves that once again demonstrates Norton's understanding of human nature and all its darkest flaws.

The mystery of Elizabeth Keane's father is one that has never been solved by the people of Buncarragh - not for lack of speculation. Her mother, Patricia, had been assumed a spinster until she began dating a mysterious man from out of town and within months had left Buncarragh and had married.

Less than two years later, Patricia was back, with a new baby in her arms but no new husband by her side and unbendingly silent about her recent past. A secret she would take with her to her grave.

Now, as Elizabeth returns to the village after her mother's funeral, bringing with her her own regrets and wounds, she finds a thin pile of ribbon-bound letters at the back of a wardrobe that may at last hold the key to her past:

Dear Lonely Leinster Lady,
I'm not really sure how to begin....

©2018 Graham Norton (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Funny

Critic Reviews

Praise for Holding, winner of the Irish Book Awards' Book of the Year 2016: "Poised and perceptive." (Sunday Times)

"A deftly plotted story as moving as it is compelling." (Sunday Mirror)

"Deeply accomplished...brilliantly observed." (Good Housekeeping)
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I became addicted to listening to this book. Being a fan of graham norton, it was a delight to listen to me and the story was great.
I’ve since downloaded another of his books and I’m trying to save that to listen to on my 20 hr flight to the UK.

Loved it

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Graham's words just flow. It was a touching story. I felt like I was in Ireland.

Lovely story

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An utterly delightful and interesting story. Beautifully written with some really surprising twists. Graham does a fantastic job as narrator. Well worth a listen - would highly recommend.

A fabulous story

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Loved the narration and the dialogue of the Irish characters.
A few very surprising twists!
Kept me very occupied on some long drives.

Surprising twists and turns

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Genuinely enjoyed this book
Honestly just picked it without reading the blurb or reviews knowing I’d love hearing Grahams voice alone lol but he is also a talented writer so off to peruse his other books now

My first audio book def a keeper

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A worthy read that delivers exactly what you’d expect with quickly getting hooked into a good story, great characters and depictions of Irish life. It helps no end that the author is the reader of course, so no inflection or nuance gets over looked.

A great read

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Beautifully written book and the narration was great. This is a very gentle book but with quite a dark story if that makes any sense at all. It’s not a book that you can write anything about without giving away the plot. Let’s just keep it to it’s an enjoyable way to spend 8 hrs.

A Keeper in name and in action.

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I just loved this book and went scurrying to find others by Graham.
I mean, who knew?....I was a bit reluctant being a book by a 'personality' - but he is a wonderful writer, narrator, storyteller....and comedian, and TV host, and vigneron, and probably a great all-round bloke as well.

Keeper worth keeping

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Graham’s second novel moves up a notch in characterisation and storyline. The language flows, the plot thickens and the transition between Then and Now is brilliantly written. There is no doubt that hearing Graham read the novel adds one hundred percent to its enjoyment. The voices, especially Edward and his ma, are wonderful. Can’t wait to read his next novel!

A fabulous yarn

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Loved it! Secrets and gossip prevail in a fairly simple story but the main characters really steal the show. Great storytelling that leaves you wondering until the very end

You Wouldn't Read about it!

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