The Keeper of Lost Things: A Novel [B1829]

2017 PB in nice clean condition. 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 in unexpected ways.

From recent mixed Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Loved it! Poignant. Funny. Thought-provoking. Unusual. Give it a go, definitely"; "Book was so good. talked bout love, loss, sadness, and findings! Really enjoyed this book!"; "Beautiful, touching, sweet story, but hard to read because of the constant back and forth between the two protagonists story lines, interspersed with random short stories. I finally got through it and it was beautiful, but a lot of effort required."; "At first, I felt confused but before long, understood there were two stories in the book plus a few side tracks. It's an easy, enjoyable read."