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A Keeper
- Narrated by: Graham Norton
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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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....
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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- purple ann
- 24-05-19
keepers lovely story
well Graham Norton what a good story loved it will look for more of your work very entertaining well read brilliant .thanks
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- helen
- 03-01-20
a vast sweeping story
a great yarn well told ... no need for the red chair for graham well done
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- julie d
- 16-10-19
Very entertaining and dramatic!
Not the best crime novel ever but very entertaining and dramatic! The irishness is everywhere in voices, landscapes, awkward old ladies and gossipy small villages. Norton's voices are a delight while often full on burlesque, which add a weirdly comical tone to this otherwise heavy drama. Recommended.
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- Sara Campbell
- 20-09-19
Brilliant Book
I loved this book. Graham Norton such a talented author and storyteller- who knew?!! :)
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-09-19
Really interesting storyline.
Unexpected twists affirms to an insightful story. Beautifully read by the author which made it seemed real. We'll done GM.
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- butler-Whittakers
- 31-08-21
Wonderful
I love Graham Norton’s writing. It’s inventive, clever and poignant. I will definitely read more.
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- christian m.
- 16-01-20
Not what I expected
Thought it would be a comedy. Not a joke insight. This is just a really good, well written novel. Enjoyed it
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- Frieda
- 09-07-19
Sad story
That was a rather sad story. It started very slow for me but I'm glad I persisted.
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- Mr. R. Ankin
- 23-07-21
Great listen
Another great book. Thoughtful and very honest. Love the Irish sayings it makes it very authentic.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-06-20
Good story
Lots of twists n turns. We bit predictable at times but so what, story is great, satisfying and Graham's a great narrator
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