The Keeper of Lost Things -- Ruth Hogan
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<p><strong>Full of character, wit, and wisdom, <em>The Keeper of Lost Things </em>is heartwarming tale that will enchant fans of <em>The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Garden Spells, Mrs Queen Takes the Train, </em>and <em>The Silver Linings Playbook</em>.</strong></p><p><em>Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles--</em>Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September.</p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Bone china cup and saucer--</em>Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October.</p><p>Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fianc e, 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.</p><p>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
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