A Keeper: the moving and atmospheric novel of family secrets
Oct 2018 · Hachette UK
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**Graham Norton's new novel Frankie is out now**
'Atmospheric, creepy and impossible to put down'
THE TIMES
'A compelling and moving story, expertly told'
DAILY EXPRESS
'Magnificent ... his writing is evocative and perfect'
MARIAN KEYES
From the bestselling author of Holding comes a masterly tale of secrets and ill-fated loves set on the coast of Ireland.
Elizabeth Keane returns to Ireland after her mother's death, intent only on wrapping up that dismal part of her life. There is nothing here for her; she wonders if there ever was. The house of her childhood is stuffed full of useless things, her mother's presence already fading. And perhaps, had she not found the small stash of letters, the truth would never have come to light.
40 years earlier, a young woman stumbles from a remote stone house, the night quiet but for the tireless wind that circles her as she hurries further into the darkness away from the cliffs and the sea. She has no sense of where she is going, only that she must keep on.
This compelling new novel confirms Graham Norton's status as a fresh, literary voice, bringing his clear-eyed understanding of human nature and its darkest flaws.
'Atmospheric, creepy and impossible to put down'
THE TIMES
'A compelling and moving story, expertly told'
DAILY EXPRESS
'Magnificent ... his writing is evocative and perfect'
MARIAN KEYES
From the bestselling author of Holding comes a masterly tale of secrets and ill-fated loves set on the coast of Ireland.
Elizabeth Keane returns to Ireland after her mother's death, intent only on wrapping up that dismal part of her life. There is nothing here for her; she wonders if there ever was. The house of her childhood is stuffed full of useless things, her mother's presence already fading. And perhaps, had she not found the small stash of letters, the truth would never have come to light.
40 years earlier, a young woman stumbles from a remote stone house, the night quiet but for the tireless wind that circles her as she hurries further into the darkness away from the cliffs and the sea. She has no sense of where she is going, only that she must keep on.
This compelling new novel confirms Graham Norton's status as a fresh, literary voice, bringing his clear-eyed understanding of human nature and its darkest flaws.
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88 reviews
Greg
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December 30, 2018
Like a second pop music hit, this has a lot of Graham's first novel at its core. The old, lonely, Irish stately houses close to the menacing sea. The air of semi-mysticism and dread. The old people holding onto their secrets. And even the unexplained murder. It was a good yarn and well plotted but it became a bit of an effort half way through.
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Lisa Moran
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July 1, 2021
Such a powerful, sad, lovely story that I am sure rings true for so many. My heart ached and my temper rose for the characters. A truly great read. Absolutely loved this
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Josephina Ballerina
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August 18, 2019
Not only is GN a genius chat show host, it turns out he is an incredible author too. An absolute gem of a book.
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About the author
Graham Norton has written four other novels, all Sunday Times bestsellers, in the UK and Ireland. His fiction writing has won him critical acclaim from across all media and the literary community. Holding won the An Post Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction. A Keeper was shortlisted for both the Specsavers Popular Fiction Award and the Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction. Home Stretch won the Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction and has been optioned for a major TV series. Holding was made into a high-profile ITV drama, directed by Kathy Burke, and Forever Home was shortlisted at the 2022 Irish Book Awards.
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