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  • A Keeper

  • A Novel
  • Written by: Graham Norton
  • Narrated by: Graham Norton
  • Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (148 ratings)

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A Keeper

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

From Graham Norton — the BAFTA Award–winning Irish television host and author of the “charming debut novel” (New York Journal of Books) Holding — a masterly and haunting tale of secrets and ill-fated love follows a young woman as she returns to Ireland after her mother’s death and unravels the identity of her father.

When Elizabeth Keane returns to Ireland after her mother’s death, she’s focused only on saying goodbye to that dark and dismal part of her life. Her childhood home is packed solid with useless junk, her mother’s presence already fading. But within this mess, she discovers a small stash of letters — and ultimately, the truth.

Forty years earlier, a young woman stumbles from a remote stone house, the night quiet except for the constant wind that encircles her as she hurries deeper 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.

With wistful and evocative prose, A Keeper is sure to appeal to “fans of sensitive character studies” (Publishers Weekly) and brilliantly illustrates Graham Norton’s clear-eyed understanding of human nature and its darkest flaws.

©2019 Graham Norton (P)2019 Simon & Schuster Audio

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A Keeper is a keeper!

Loved, loved, loved this book! The mystery of the story is engaging. Graham’s humour had me laughing out loud. The last couple of chapters had me crying, and laughing. So good! He weaves a wonderful tale. I can’t wait to read more by him.

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A Familiar voice and a splendid story

I really enjoyed this story and with Mr Norton narrating it made it feel very comfortable to listen to.

The story held me to the end and I appreciated the twists and turns.

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nice story

interesting story, good descriptions, easy to feel like you're there. I liked the back and forth and bits and pieces of the story told.

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Great mystery

This is an unpredictable and good story. I could not stop listening. It’s well written. I had a good laugh at some parts of the story.

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listened without knowing what to expect

I found it a bit slow to start but when the plot took shape I was definitely hooked.

really can't go wrong with Graham Norton

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A Keeper by Graham Norton

Excellent! One of the best stories I have heard in a long time! Excellent story. Excellent pace. Excellent performance. Excellent voice. Excellent!

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Another great read by Graham Norton.

I very much enjoy Graham's stories and his narration. The stories mive along so nicely. Looking forward to reading more of his novels.

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Wonderful

What a lovely story. I found myself gasping at every turn, feeling every emotion the characters did. It was made all the more perfect with Mr. Norton's wonderful performance. Even were he not the author, no one else could have read it as he did.

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The best story I’ve ever heard!!

This story was griping, exciting and heart breaking all at once, until the end. Highly recommend listening too (over and over again)

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Wonderful Story

I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Though I am a fan of Graham Norton, I wasn’t sure he could pull off writing such a sensitive and complex story. The characters were so layered and well, human it left me hoping for the best for them all. Graham’s narration was beautifully done. Clear and pleasant to listen to and I love his inflections. Thoroughly enjoyed it

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