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A Keeper

By: Graham Norton
Narrated by: Graham Norton
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Publisher's Summary

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

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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Loved it

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.

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Lovely story

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

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A fabulous story

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.

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Surprising twists and turns

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

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My first audio book def a keeper

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

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A Keeper

I loved this book. Thought the narration was spot on. Happy to recomend to others.

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it's such an intriguing story

this story is amazing and Graham's voice is part of the magic. you are on the edge of your seat throughout the whole journey could not reccomend it highly enough. amazing heartbreaking story . loved it !!! love makes us all a little stir crazy x

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Graham Norton wrote another good book!

I really loved it, was hooked all the way through, another good book from GN.

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A total surprise, full of twists

I was surprised at how good this book was. It was also totally unexpected all the way through. Only once could I see what was coming but right from the beginning it was unexpected. Graham did a great job of reading it, too

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A grand story

This was an intriguing listen because of the story that weaved around the ‘then’ and ‘now’ with mystery and suspense. But listening to Graham Norton read the story brought all characters to life . Thoroughly entertaining.

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