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The Keeper of Lost Things

16 minRuth Hogan

What's it about

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the things people lose? Imagine a house filled with decades of lost objects—a button, a puzzle piece, a hair slide—each waiting to be reunited with its owner. This is the legacy of Anthony Peardew, the keeper of lost things. Discover the heartwarming tale of Anthony's quest and the promise he made forty years ago. You'll follow his assistant, Laura, as she inherits this unusual collection and takes on the challenge of fulfilling his life's work, uncovering a story of love, loss, and the connections that bind us.

Meet the author

Ruth Hogan is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things, which has been translated into over thirty languages and sold more than a million copies worldwide. Following a serious car accident and a subsequent battle with cancer, Hogan began writing as a form of therapy, finding solace in the magic of storytelling. Her own experiences with loss and recovery infuse her novels with a unique blend of warmth, wit, and profound insight into the connections that bind us to objects and to each other.

The Keeper of Lost Things book cover

What's it about

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the things people lose? Imagine a house filled with decades of lost objects—a button, a puzzle piece, a hair slide—each waiting to be reunited with its owner. This is the legacy of Anthony Peardew, the keeper of lost things. Discover the heartwarming tale of Anthony's quest and the promise he made forty years ago. You'll follow his assistant, Laura, as she inherits this unusual collection and takes on the challenge of fulfilling his life's work, uncovering a story of love, loss, and the connections that bind us.

Meet the author

Ruth Hogan is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things, which has been translated into over thirty languages and sold more than a million copies worldwide. Following a serious car accident and a subsequent battle with cancer, Hogan began writing as a form of therapy, finding solace in the magic of storytelling. Her own experiences with loss and recovery infuse her novels with a unique blend of warmth, wit, and profound insight into the connections that bind us to objects and to each other.

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