Ruth Hogan

À soixante-dix-neuf ans, Anthony Peardew a passé la moitié sa vie à collecter les objets perdus, dans l’espoir de réparer une promesse brisée. Réalisant que son temps est compté, le vieil homme, autr

À soixante-dix-neuf ans, Anthony Peardew a passé la moitié sa vie à collecter les objets perdus, dans l’espoir de réparer une promesse brisée. Réalisant que son temps est compté, le vieil homme, autr

An irresistible novel of unexpected friendships, second chances and dark secrets, from the bestselling author and Queen of Uplit Ruth Hogan.Warm and wiseGuardian | A book to really loveStylist | Will soften even the hardest of hearts Red | Subtle and poignantGood Housekeeping | Plenty of spirit and heart Daily Mail | An adorable heartfelt storyPrima | Filled with hope and the power of friendshipEvening Standard | A whimsical, wistful affair Sunday Express | A wrenching story of recoveryMetroOnce a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, Mashas life has been forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds comfort in her faithful canine companion Haizum, and peace in the quiet lanes of her towns lido.Then a chance encounter with two extraordinary women - the fabulous and wise Kitty Muriel, a convent girl turned magicians wife turned seventy-something roller disco fanatic, and the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice - opens up a new world of possibilities, and the chance to start living again. But just as Masha dares to imagine the future, her past comes roaring back ...Like her bestselling debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes introduces a cast of wonderful characters, both ordinary and charmingly eccentric, who lead us through a moving exploration of the joy of friendship and the simple human connections that make life worth living.*And if you loved The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, check out Ruth Hogans latest novel, Madame Burova . . . coming soon in 2021*

Madame Burova Tarot Reader, Palmist and Clairvoyant is retiring and leaving her booth on the Brighton seafront after fifty years.Imelda Burova has spent a lifetime keeping other peoples secrets and her silence has come at a price. She has seen the lovers and the liars, the angels and the devils, the dreamers and the fools. Her cards had unmasked them all and her cards never lied. But Madame Burova is weary of other peoples lives, their ghosts from the past and other peoples secrets, she needs rest and a little piece of life for herself. Before that, however, she has to fulfill a promise made a long time ago. She holds two brown envelopes in her hand, and she has to deliver them.In London, it is time for another woman to make a fresh start. Billie has lost her university job, her marriage, and her place in the world when she discovers something that leaves her very identity in question. Determined to find answers, she must follow a trail which might just lead right to Madame Burovas door.In a story spanning over fifty years, Ruth Hogan conjures a magical world of 1970s holiday camps and seaside entertainers, eccentrics, heroes and villains, the lost and the found. Young people, with their lives before them, make choices which echo down the years. And a wall of death rider is part of a love story which will last through time.

Masha, une psychothérapeute anglaise d’une quarantaine d’années, ne s’est jamais pardonné la mort de son fils, survenue il a plus de douze ans. Depuis, elle semble s’être interdit d’être heureuse. En

Warm and wise' Guardian 'A book to really love ... makes reading a joy' Stylist 'Will soften even the hardest of hearts' Red 'Subtle and poignant' Good Housekeeping 'Plenty of spirit and heart' Daily Mail 'An adorable heartfelt story' Prima 'Filled with hope and the power of friendship' Evening Standard 'A whimsical, wistful affair' Sunday Express 'A wrenching story of recovery' MetroOnce a spirited, independent woman with a rebellious streak, Masha's life has been forever changed by a tragic event twelve years ago. Unable to let go of her grief, she finds comfort in her faithful canine companion Haizum, and peace in the quiet lanes of her town's lido.Then a chance encounter with two extraordinary women - the fabulous and wise Kitty Muriel, a convent girl turned magician's wife turned seventy-something roller disco fanatic, and the mysterious Sally Red Shoes, a bag lady with a prodigious voice - opens up a new world of possibilities, and the chance to start living again. But just as Masha dares to imagine the future, her past comes roaring back ...Like her bestselling debut, The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth Hogan's second novel introduces a cast of wonderful characters, both ordinary and charmingly eccentric, who lead us through a moving exploration of the joy of friendship and the simple human connections that make life worth living.*And if you loved The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, try Ruth Hogan's new book, Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel, which is out now ... readers are saying it's her best yet

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Masha, une psychothérapeute anglaise d’une quarantaine d’années, ne s’est jamais pardonné la mort de son fils, survenue il a plus de douze ans. Depuis, elle semble s’être interdit d’être heureuse. En

THE BRAND NEW UPLIFTING NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE TWO-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGSMagical ... uplifting ... the Phoenix Ballroom feels like an old friend ANTON DU BEKEA rich and joyful story, told with wit and heart BETH MORREYEvery page is a joy PIP WILLIAMS ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO SPREAD YOUR WINGS... Recently widowed Venetia Hamilton Hargreaves is left with a huge house, a bank balance to match and an uneasy feeling that shes been sleepwalking through the last fifty years. Buying the dilapidated Phoenix Ballroom and with it a community drop-in centre could be seen as reckless, but Venetias generosity, courage and kindness provide a refuge for an array of damaged and lonely people. As their stories intertwine, long-buried secrets are revealed, missed opportunities seized and lives renewed - the Phoenix lives up to its name.Will enthral and delight everyone who reads it MIKE GAYLEPacked with Ruth Hogans trademark warmth MATT CAIN

'One of the most charming novels either of us has read. Don't lose it. Keep it' Richard & Judy* *The perfect holiday read, recommended by thousands of readers* *One of the Mail on Sunday's 'Best books for the beach this summer'* Meet the 'Keeper of Lost Things'... Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before. Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners. But the final wishes of the 'Keeper of Lost Things' have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encounters... 'The first book I read in 2017 - and if another as good comes along in the next 12 months, I'll eat my special gold reviewing spectacles' Daily Mail This book has been published with two different covers and may be delivered with either a blue or a yellow cover. Please rest assured that regardless of the cover, the content of the book is the same. And if you loved The Keeper of Lost Things, don't miss Ruth Hogan's second novel The Particular Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, now available for pre-order

The Queen of Uplit returns brilliantly to form with this gloriously good-natured novel. DAILY MAIL Supremely upliftng ...an absolute gem - MIKE GAYLE Stunning, immersive and absolutely wonderful - ANNIE LYONS Woke up early to finish this breathtakingly beautiful story ... absolutely wonderful - CELIA ANDERSON Blooming with wonderful, vibrant and charismatic characters PRIMAMadame Burova - Tarot Reader, Palmist and Clairvoyant is retiring and leaving her booth on the Brighton seafront after fifty years.Imelda Burova has spent a lifetime keeping other peoples secrets and her silence has come at a price. She has seen the lovers and the liars, the angels and the devils, the dreamers and the fools. Her cards had unmasked them all and her cards never lied. But Madame Burova is weary of other peoples lives, their ghosts from the past and other peoples secrets, she needs rest and a little piece of life for herself. Before that, however, she has to fulfill a promise made a long time ago. She holds two brown envelopes in her hand, and she has to deliver them.In London, it is time for another woman to make a fresh start. Billie has lost her university job, her marriage, and her place in the world when she discovers something that leaves her very identity in question. Determined to find answers, she must follow a trail which might just lead right to Madame Burovas door.In a story spanning over fifty years, Ruth Hogan conjures a magical world of 1970s holiday camps and seaside entertainers, eccentrics, heroes and villains, the lost and the found. Young people, with their lives before them, make choices which echo down the years. And a wall of death rider is part of a love story which will last through time.

UNA BELLA HISTORIA SOBRE OBJETOS PERDIDOS Y SEGUNDAS OPORTUNIDADESAnthony Peardew, célebre autor de relatos que se acerca al final de sus días, ha pasado la mitad de su vida coleccionando objetos extraviados, tratando de expiar una promesa rota años atras. Con el tiempo en su contra, decide legar su casa y todos los tesoros perdidos a su asistente, Laura, la unica persona en quien confia que cumplira su promesa y reunira los cientos de cachivaches con sus legitimos dueños. El ultimo deseo de este guardian de objetos perdidos desencadena una serie de encuentros afortunados que dan una segunda oportunidad a todos aquellos que creian haberse extraviado.Cada objeto perdido es un misterio que te anima a seguir leyendo. BooklistLibrary JournalUn estilo calido y magico. KirkusRealmente maravillosa. Si quieres dejar de estar triste, esta es tu novela. Daily Mail

O guardião das coisas perdidas é um romance encantador, inteligente e emocionante, de possibilidades infinitas e descobertas felizes. Ruth Hogan explora as promessas que fazemos e quebramos, os objet

LIFE-AFFIRMING AND FULL OF LOVECelia AndersonWARM, COMPASSIONATE, WITTYMike GayleMAGICAL . . . UPLIFTINGAnton Du BekeA TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER ABOUT THE POWER OF KINDNESS.George McGlory is showing off his new shirt to his wife, Audrey. Its got bright-orange parrots on, but he knows she wont say anything. Hes talking to the headstone at her grave. Audrey passed away two years ago, and George is still muddling through.Across the cemetery he sees a lonely coffin with only council pallbearers in attendance. Mrs Kathleen Hooley was eighty-nine and she died safe and warm in her own bed, but had no friends or family to organise a funeral - or even send flowers.Even through his own grief, George is deeply touched by Kathleens lonely funeral. No one should be sent out of this world alone, surely?Not on Georges watch. With the help of his friends, he creates The Light a Candle Society, to make sure no one is forgotten. It might just remind him that theres still light in his life, too . . .An uplifting story of how compassion, kindness and care - even for strangers - can shine a light in the darkest of times, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Mike Gayle, Ruth Jones or Graham Norton.Readers love Ruth Hogans uplifting and heartfelt The Light a Candle Society:An unforgettable story . . . full of kindness and compassion. Reader review, 5 starsWow . . . this book is so emotional, uplifting and powerful. Reader review, 5 starsThe story just grips you. Read it. Reader review, 5 starsSuch a powerful read. It will stay with me forever. Reader review, 5 starsA poignant, heartwarming story. Reader review, 5 starsPraise for Ruth Hogan:Told with wit and heartBETH MORREYEvery page is a joyPIP WILLIAMSDelightfully upliftingWOMANS OWNFull of hopePRIMA

Anthony Peardew, célebre autor de relatos que se acerca al final de sus días, ha pasado la mitad de su vida coleccionando objetos extraviados, tratando de expiar una promesa rota años atrás. Con el tiempo en su contra, decide legar su casa y todos los tesoros perdidos a su asistente, Laura, la unica persona en quien confia para cumplir su promesa y reunir los cientos de objetos con sus legitimos dueños. El ultimo deseo de este guardian de objetos perdidos desencadena una serie de encuentros afortunados que dan una segunda oportunidad a todos aquellos que creian haberse extraviado.

The new feel-good, uplifting read about friendship, our canine companions, and the joy of second chances from the two-million-copy bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things.They say you cant teach an old dog new tricks, but Desmond and Leona are about to find out that its never too late to start living your dreams . . .Since his marriage ended, Desmond Leaks has been stuck in rut. But living alone does have some upsides - for one, theres no one to tell him that hes not allowed chocolate spread on his toast.And for Leona Lennox, a fresh start might just mean she can finally open that rescue centre for abandoned dogs shes always dreamed of. Thats if she can learn to let people in occasionally - and accept help.Take this Desmond guy, hes so nice that hes offering to get his old band back together to play some fundraising gigs for the rescue centre. If only Leona could say yes, just this once . . . The Stray Dogs might actually be decent, right?But the band havent played together in years, and if they have any chance of making this work, Desmond will have to track down charismatic frontman Darcus McGuire. But how do you find someone who doesnt want to be found . . . ?Lost dogs and lost people find unexpected happiness in this gorgeously uplifting story filled with Ruth Hogans trademark wit and warmth, perfect for fans of Ruth Jones, Mike Gayle, Graham Norton and Beth Morrey.Praise for Ruth Hogan:WARM, COMPASSIONATE, WITTYMIKE GAYLELIFE-AFFIRMINGCELIA ANDERSONFULL OF HOPEPRIMA

Una bella historia sobre objetos perdidos y segundas oportunidades.Anthony Peardew, célebre autor de relatos que se acerca al final de sus días, ha pasado la mitad de su vida coleccionando objetos extraviados,tratando de expiar una promesa rota años atras. Con el tiempo en su contra, decide legar su casa y todos los tesoros perdidos a su asistente, Laura, la unica persona en quien confia para cumplir su promesa y reunir los cientos de objetos con sus legitimos dueños. El ultimo deseo de este guardian de objetos perdidos desencadena una serie de encuentros afortunados que dan una segunda oportunidad a todos aquellos que creian haberse extraviado.

WINNER OF THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS ASSOCIATION AWARD 2020PICKED FOR WORLD BOOK NIGHT 2020A PRIMA BOOK OF THE YEARAn uplifting novel of mothers and daughters, secrets and the astonishing power of friendship, from the wildly popular bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things.As lovely as a burst of bright bluebellsSunday Express TechnicolourDaily MailA moving exploration of the complex relationship between mothers and daughtersObserverA poignant tale of love and familyGood HousekeepingEnchanting . . . divinePrima Beautifully written - astute and funnyDaily ExpressThis book really shines . . . laugh-out-loud funnyStylistTilly was a bright, outgoing little girl who liked playing with ghosts and matches. She loved fizzy drinks, swear words, fish fingers and Catholic churches, but most of all she loved living in Brighton in Queenie Malones magnificent Paradise Hotel with its endearing and loving family of misfits. But Tillys childhood was shattered when her mother sent her away from the only home shed ever loved to boarding school with little explanation and no warning.Now an adult, Tilda has grown into an independent woman still damaged by her mothers unaccountable cruelty. Wary of people, her only friend is her dog, Eli. But when her mother dies, Tilda returns to Brighton and with the help of her beloved Queenie sets about unravelling the mystery of her exile from The Paradise Hotel, only to discover that her mother was not the woman she thought she knew at all ...Mothers and daughters ... their story can be complicated ... but it can also turn out to have a happy ending.A tender tale Woman & HomeAbsorbing, tender and heartfelt Mike Gayle, author of The Man I Think I KnowHer best novel yet Hannah Beckerman, author of If Only I Could Tell YouExuberant and full of zest Nina Pottell

From the wildly popular bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things comes a surprising and uplifting story about the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, and the magic of chosen family.Tilly was a bright, outgoing little girl who loved fizzy drinks, naughty words, and liked playing with ghosts and matches. When her beloved father suddenly disappeared, she and her fragile, difficult mother moved into Queenie Malones magnificent Paradise Hotel in Brighton, with its endearing and loving family of misfitsincluding the exuberant and compassionate Queenie herself. But then Tilly was dealt another shattering blow when her mother sent her off to boarding school with little explanation and no warning, and she lost her beloved chosen family.Now an adult, Tilda has grown into an independent woman still damaged by her mothers unaccountable cruelty. Wary of people, her only true friend is her dog, Eli. When her estranged mother dies, Tilda returns to Brighton and the home she loved best. With the help of the still-dazzling Queenie, she sets about unraveling the mystery of her exile from The Paradise Hotel, only to discover that her mother was not the woman she thought she knew at alland that its never too late to write your own happy ending.With Ruth Hogans trademark quirky, clever, and life-affirming characters, Queenie Malones Paradise Hotel will dazzle readers and mesmerize them until they reach the surprising twist at the end.

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.Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobblesFound, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September.Bone china cup and saucerFound, 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 fiancee, Therese. That very same day, she died unexpectedly. Brokenhearted, Anthony sought consolation in rescuing lost objectsthe things others have dropped, misplaced, or accidently left behindand 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 lifes 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 Anthonys lost things. But when the lonely woman moves into his mansion, her life begins to change. She finds a new friend in the neighbors 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 Anthonys 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 preciousa 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 Eunices redemption. But can she unlock the past and make the connections that will lay their spirits to rest?A charming, clever, and quietly moving 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.