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Graham Norton
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Graham Norton
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The new novel from million-copy bestseller and national treasure Graham Norton - a dazzling, decades-sweeping story about love, bravery and what it means to live a significant life.
'I loved Frankie so much. I couldn't stop reading it, but feel bereft now that I've finished'
NIGELLA LAWSON
'Fascinating, funny, sad... Every page is intriguing. Once again, Graham shows his class as a writer'
JO BRAND
'A masterclass in storytelling that grabs you by the heartstrings from page one and refuses to let go'
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
Always on the periphery, looking on, young Frankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now old, Frankie finds it easier to forget the life that came before.
Then Damian, a young Irish carer, arrives at her London flat, there to keep an eye on her as she recovers from a fall. A memory is sparked, and the past crackles into life as Damian listens to the story Frankie has kept stored away all these years.
Travelling from post-war Ireland to 1960s New York - a city full of art, larger than life characters and turmoil - Frankie shares a world in which friendship and chance encounters collide. A place where, for a while, life blazes with an intensity that can't last but will perhaps live on in other ways and in other people. But as Frankie's past slowly emerges, her spirit and endurance are revealed as undeniable . . . and unforgettable.
'Warm and wise, Frankie is a woman worth getting to know'
BONNIE GARMUS
'I was enthralled by Frankie from page one. It's a beauty. A warm, deeply moving, life-enhancing novel'
SARAH WINMAN
'Frankie is a perfect song of a book and everyone who likes human beings should read it'
ANDREW O'HAGAN
'Immersive, stunningly written, and very emotional - this is a triumph'
JENNIE GODFREY
'Packed with surprises, it's moving, riveting and enriching'
MATT CAIN
'A great sweep of a novel, full of unexpected twists'
LISSA EVANS
* Graham Norton's most recent novel Forever Home was a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller in April 2023, and Frankie was a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller in September 2024.©2024 Graham Norton (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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- Janey Day
- 16-09-24
Story of a life well lived
The story really bought the decades 50s through to end of the 80’s alive for me. I knew from films and books about the bohemian art world and wild party eras but never really understood it all until now. Really touching story of a life well lived, written and read beautifully.
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- DMR
- 21-09-24
Wonderful story, perfectly narrated.
Excellent story about an extraordinary life spanning various countries across a number of decades. The narration is flawless, well performed and thankfully not overly dramatic.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-09-24
Beautiful
This is a beautiful book with a wonderful story listened to it while on holiday in Sicily. Loved the Irish, London and New York connections.
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- floppy floyd
- 20-09-24
Frankie
That she didn’t get called beautiful shame after all I’m guessing she was , being she made such an impact
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- Alison Horne
- 05-10-24
Just gorgeous storytelling
Can’t go wrong with a bit of Graham Norton storytelling, this was a gorgeous tale
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- Judith Horth
- 18-09-24
Best yet from Graham Norton
I've listened to all of Norton's books, and this is the best yet. The characters are so well-drawn, and Norton's performance brings them alive - I especially liked Nor, the guardian angel. Frankie's development from child to old lady is convincing and the ending is poignant. Loved it - and I miss Frankie and Nor now I've finished listening!
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- leona murphy
- 06-10-24
Just a lovely story
I loved the story behind the life of a seemingly non assuming old lady and her amazing life a real feel good book
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- Celia b
- 13-10-24
Beautifully performed by the author at his best amongst ordinary people with an extraordinary story to tell.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-10-24
The Best One So Far ❤️
Fabulous characters as always from a fantastic author. Graham Norton is definitely a master storyteller. Do not hesitate and purchase this book, you will not be disappointed ❤️
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- Noreenlooney
- 22-10-24
A brilliant story that had me laughing and crying I couldn’t wait to listen to it
A brilliant story that had me laughing and crying Graham reads it with passion
I couldn’t wait to listen to it and in a way sad it ended
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