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The Keeper of Stories

By Sally Page
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The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page is a heartwarming tale focused on a woman who, as a cleaner, collects stories from the lives of those around her. She listens to the tales of her clients to escape her own unresolved past. As she uncovers and weaves these narratives, she discovers the power stories have to transform lives, including her own.
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If you enjoy tales that weave together the lives of diverse characters through storytelling, this book may capture your interest. It offers a gentle exploration of human connections, secrets revealed, and the power stories have to shape our understanding of ourselves and others.

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*Discover The Secrets of Flowers, the brand new novel from Sally Page – available to pre-order now*

‘I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny and charming’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde

The most charming and uplifting novel you will read this year!

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Discover The Secrets of Flowers, the brand new novel from Sally Page – available to pre-order now.

‘I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny and charming’ - Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde

‘Funny, wise, moving and full of lovely moments… The characters are endearing and unforgettable’ - Hazel Prior, author of the Richard & Judy Book Club Pick Away with the Penguins

‘Janice is a wonderful woman whose authenticity pulls you along… the breadth and originality of supporting characters makes this debut an immersive delight’ - Dorset Magazine

‘Absolutely spellbinding… a warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny and yet deeply poignant’ - Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane

‘A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you’ll love spending time with’ - Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found

She can’t recall what started her collection. Maybe it was in a fragment of conversation overheard as she cleaned a sink? Before long (as she dusted a sitting room or defrosted a fridge) she noticed people were telling her their stories. Perhaps they always had done, but now it is different; now the stories are reaching out to her and she gathers them to her…

When Janice starts cleaning for Mrs B – a shrewd and tricksy woman in her nineties – she meets someone who wants to hear her story. But Janice is clear: she is the keeper of stories, she doesn’t have a story to tell. At least, not one she can share.

Mrs B is no fool and knows there is more to Janice than meets the eye. What is she hiding? After all, doesn’t everyone have a story to tell?

Readers are loving Sally Page:

‘Oh my giddy aunt what an amazing book… absolutely adored it from start to finish’ - Jeannie

‘Not what I was expecting at all… loved the way it ended’ - Julie

‘An absolutely wonderful, unputdownable book full of delightful characters’ - Sue

‘What a wonderful idea for a book… A joy to read’ - Angela

‘Beautiful story… I loved every minute of reading it!’ - Rubie

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The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page has been praised for its engaging narrative and intriguing plot. Readers appreciate the rich and delightful characters, noting that the book is fascinating and engrossing, particularly for those interested in people's lives and stories.

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ISBN: 9780008453510

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

After studying history at university, Sally moved to London to work in advertising. In her spare time she studied floristry at night school and eventually opened her own flower shop. Sally came to appreciate that flower shops offer a unique window into people's stories and she began to photograph and write about this floral life in a series of non-fiction books. Later, Sally continued her interest in writing when she founded her fountain pen company, Plooms.co.uk.

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