The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogan
The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogan
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The Keeper of Lost Things
A Novel

Author: Ruth Hogan

Narrator: Jane Collingwood, Sandra Duncan

Unabridged: 8 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 02/21/2017


Synopsis

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.

About Ruth Hogan

Ruth Hogan is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Keeper of Lost Things. She lives north of London in a chaotic Victorian house with her husband and a much-loved pack of rescue dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Patti on March 04, 2017

If I had a dollar for every time the author wrote,"a lovely cup of tea", I could buy another book.......more

Goodreads review by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) on June 15, 2018

Witty, Quirky, and Charming! The Keeper of Lost Things is an enchanting story about love, loss, friendship, and healing. A wonderful cast of endearing, quirky characters made this book a pleasure to read! Writer Anthony Peardew collects lost objects. He’s spent years and years collecting, hoping......more

Goodreads review by Angela M on December 19, 2021

A beautiful love story that broke my heart and a beautiful love story that mended it. Alternating stories, which connect as perfectly predictable as I hoped . A ghost, an abundance of eye rolling but beautiful coincidences, some lovable characters, especially a young woman named Sunshine. I’ll alway......more