A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us.
Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles—Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September.
Bone china cup and saucer—Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October.
Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese. That very same day, she died unexpectedly. Brokenhearted, Anthony sought consolation in rescuing lost objects—the things others have dropped, misplaced, or accidently left behind—and writing stories about them. Now, in the twilight of his life, Anthony worries that he has not fully discharged his duty to reconcile all the lost things with their owners. As the end nears, he bequeaths his secret life’s mission to his unsuspecting assistant, Laura, leaving her his house and and all its lost treasures, including an irritable ghost.
Recovering from a bad divorce, Laura, in some ways, is one of Anthony’s lost things. But when the lonely woman moves into his mansion, her life begins to change. She finds a new friend in the neighbor’s quirky daughter, Sunshine, and a welcome distraction in Freddy, the rugged gardener. As the dark cloud engulfing her lifts, Laura, accompanied by her new companions, sets out to realize Anthony’s last wish: reuniting his cherished lost objects with their owners.
Long ago, Eunice found a trinket on the London pavement and kept it through the years. Now, with her own end drawing near, she has lost something precious—a tragic twist of fate that forces her to break a promise she once made.
As the Keeper of Lost Objects, Laura holds the key to Anthony and Eunice’s redemption. But can she unlock the past and make the connections that will lay their spirits to rest?
Full of character, wit, and wisdom, The Keeper of Lost Things is heartwarming tale that will enchant fans of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Garden Spells, Mrs Queen Takes the Train, and The Silver Linings Playbook.
© 2017 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780062660541
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 21 februari 2017
A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us.
Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles—Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September.
Bone china cup and saucer—Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October.
Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese. That very same day, she died unexpectedly. Brokenhearted, Anthony sought consolation in rescuing lost objects—the things others have dropped, misplaced, or accidently left behind—and writing stories about them. Now, in the twilight of his life, Anthony worries that he has not fully discharged his duty to reconcile all the lost things with their owners. As the end nears, he bequeaths his secret life’s mission to his unsuspecting assistant, Laura, leaving her his house and and all its lost treasures, including an irritable ghost.
Recovering from a bad divorce, Laura, in some ways, is one of Anthony’s lost things. But when the lonely woman moves into his mansion, her life begins to change. She finds a new friend in the neighbor’s quirky daughter, Sunshine, and a welcome distraction in Freddy, the rugged gardener. As the dark cloud engulfing her lifts, Laura, accompanied by her new companions, sets out to realize Anthony’s last wish: reuniting his cherished lost objects with their owners.
Long ago, Eunice found a trinket on the London pavement and kept it through the years. Now, with her own end drawing near, she has lost something precious—a tragic twist of fate that forces her to break a promise she once made.
As the Keeper of Lost Objects, Laura holds the key to Anthony and Eunice’s redemption. But can she unlock the past and make the connections that will lay their spirits to rest?
Full of character, wit, and wisdom, The Keeper of Lost Things is heartwarming tale that will enchant fans of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Garden Spells, Mrs Queen Takes the Train, and The Silver Linings Playbook.
© 2017 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780062660541
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 21 februari 2017
Kliv in i en oändlig värld av stories
Helhetsbetyg baserat på 1084 betyg
Hjärtevärmande
Mysig
Romantisk
Ladda ner appen för att vara med i snacket och lämna recensioner.
Visar 10 av 1084
Elisabeth
13 jan. 2020
Mysig, finstämd. Något att lyssna på när det världspolitiska läget gör en deppad. Skickliga inläsare. Helt enkelt en underbar liten pärla!
Johanna
26 feb. 2020
Härlig bubbla!
I C
27 dec. 2019
En bok som jag brukar rekommendera :)
Marie
30 sep. 2023
En charmig liten historia.. Bra uppläsare. Kommer wbolsit prova fler böcker av författaren
Malin
30 aug. 2020
Helt ok och värd att läsa/lyssna på. Hade fått en stjärna till med bättre uppläsning. Lite väl överdrivna röster på karaktärerna. Smart att ha olika uppläsare, men lite förvirrande med snabba byten.
Anette
2 feb. 2024
Vacker och trevlig, men samtidigt med ett stråk av vemod. Slutet kändes väldigt hastigt.
Pearl
2 sep. 2023
Lovely story. Beautifully written.
Emilia
19 aug. 2022
I början hade jag svårt att hänga med mellan dom olika berättelserna men boken blir bara bättre och bättre och jag uppskattade verkligen hur författaren vävt ihop allting!
Agnes
29 apr. 2022
A sweet feel good page turner. I really loved it - and loved how it was narrated by different people.
Anna
29 juli 2022
Mysig bok för hängmattan eller när man bara vill ha något utan elände. Gillar att den har ett annat sätt att väva i hop olika händelser, än klassisk dåtid och nutid
Svenska
Sverige