Bookalicious Travel Addict: Book Review - A Keeper by Graham Norton

TITLE - A Keeper

AUTHOR - Graham Norton

PUBLISHER - Coronet

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GENRE - Modern and contemporary fiction / Crime & Mystery

SYNOPSIS -
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...

This is a really moving story. It is well written and gives an intriguing insight into what goes on behind closed doors.

Elizabeth the main character, infuriated me at times. Sometimes I wanted to hug her as I felt so sorry for her, and other times I wanted to shake her and tell her to get a grip on life and make an effort to do something.

The characters in the book are very well written, and easy to picture in your mind, due to the way they are written.

Mr Norton is great with his descriptive writing and really brings his home country alive. From the remoteness of the stone house, to the cliffs and the sea, to the countryside.

I enjoyed his first book, but enjoyed this one even more. I look forward to reading his latest novel, Home Stretch.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Graham William Walker is an Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist, known by his stage name Graham Norton. He is the host of the comedy chat show The Graham Norton Show and the BBC commentator of the Eurovision Song Contest.