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A Keeper

The gripping and atmospheric bestselling novel of family secrets

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A Keeper

By: Graham Norton
Narrated by: Graham Norton
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 Graham Norton's debut novel HOLDING was a Sunday Times bestseller and loved by readers 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...

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

'... one of the more authentic debuts I've read in recent years ... in such an understated manner, eschewing linguistic eccentricity ... in favour of genuine characters and tender feeling ... this is a fine novel' John Boyne, Irish Times

'It is beautiful and yet devastatingly sad' Daily Express

'Strenuously charming ... surprisingly tender' Metro

'Heartwarming and observant' Stylist

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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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