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Minding Frankie

An uplifting novel of community and kindness
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Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy is a heartwarming tale set in Dublin, where Noel, an unprepared but well-meaning father, must raise his infant daughter, Frankie, with the help of his neighbourhood community. The story unfolds with humour and warmth as this tight-knit group navigates their personal challenges while ensuring Frankie's well-being, showcasing the power of community and love.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt stories with a touch of Irish charm, quirky characters, and themes of community and unexpected family bonds. Maeve Binchy's signature warmth and compassion weave a narrative about people coming together to help each other, making this a delightful and uplifting read.

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Minding Frankie

A superb novel about unconventional families, relationships which aren't quite what they seem, and the child at the heart of everyone's lives... from No. 1 bestselling author Maeve Binchy: 'She is the Queen of Fiction...Once you read Maeve you are hooked for life' Irish Times

A superb novel from No. 1 bestselling author Maeve Binchy: 'She is the Queen of Fiction...Once you read Maeve you are hooked for life' Irish Times

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Minding Frankie tells the story of baby Frankie, who is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child, and she doesn't have much time.

Noel doesn't seem to be the most promising of fathers, but despite everything, he could well be Frankie's best hope. As for Lisa, she is prepared to give up everything for the man she loves; surely he's going to love her back.

And Moira is having none of it. She knows what's right and has the power to change the course of Frankie's life, but Moira is hiding secrets of her own.

Minding Frankie is a story about unconventional families, relationships which aren't quite what they seem, and the child at the heart of everyone's lives.

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Minding Frankie Book Cover Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy is praised for its heartwarming narrative and intricate exploration of family dynamics and unconventional relationships. Critics highlight Binchy's ability to create believable characters and engaging stories, providing readers with an emotional journey full of joy and sadness. The book is considered a delightful read that offers comfort, capturing the essence of human connection and resilience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409117919

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 348g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and was educated at the Holy Child Convent in Killiney and at University College Dublin. After a spell as a teacher in various girls' schools, she joined the Irish Times. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982, and since then she has written more than a dozen novels and short-story collections, each one of them bestsellers. Several have been adapted for cinema and television, most notably Circle of Friends and Tara Road. Maeve Binchy was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the British Book Awards in 1999 and the Irish PEN/A.T. Cross award in 2007. In 2010 she was also presented with a Lifetime Achievement award by the Romantic Novelists' Association and in November 2010 she was presented with the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bord Gais Irish Book Awards by the President of Ireland, Mrs Mary McAleese. She is survived by her husband, author and broadcaster Gordon Snell.

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