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Frankie
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Narrated by:
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Graham Norton
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By:
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Graham Norton
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'Warm and wise, Frankie is a woman worth getting to know'
BONNIE GARMUS
'I loved Frankie so much. I couldn't stop reading it, but feel bereft now that I've finished'
NIGELLA LAWSON
'A masterclass in storytelling that grabs you by the heartstrings from page one and refuses to let go'
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
Always on the periphery, looking on, young Frankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now old, Frankie finds it easier to forget the life that came before.
Then Damian, a young Irish carer, arrives at her London flat, there to keep an eye on her as she recovers from a fall. A memory is sparked, and the past crackles into life as Damian listens to the story Frankie has kept stored away all these years.
Travelling from post-war Ireland to 1960s New York - a city full of art, larger than life characters and turmoil - Frankie shares a world in which friendship and chance encounters collide. A place where, for a while, life blazes with an intensity that can't last but will perhaps live on in other ways and in other people. But as Frankie's past slowly emerges, her spirit and endurance are revealed as undeniable . . . and unforgettable.
'Fascinating, funny, sad... Every page is intriguing. Once again, Graham shows his class as a writer'
JO BRAND
'I was enthralled by Frankie from page one. It's a beauty. A warm, deeply moving, life-enhancing novel'
SARAH WINMAN
'Frankie is a perfect song of a book and everyone who likes human beings should read it'
ANDREW O'HAGAN
'Immersive, stunningly written, and very emotional - this is a triumph'
JENNIE GODFREY
'Packed with surprises, it's moving, riveting and enriching'
MATT CAIN
'A great sweep of a novel, full of unexpected twists'
LISSA EVANS
* Graham Norton's most recent novel Forever Home was a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller in April 2023, and Frankie was a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller in September 2024.©2024 Graham Norton (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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- Smdbush
- 24-09-24
Narration by the author is perfect
Loved it. Easy listen. Good story, well told. Ireland is such a very complex country.
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- Lillian Jones
- 08-10-24
I really didn't know what to expect, and I just savoured evey word!
I just savoured evey word! Will now read his other novels. Frankie will stay with me for a long time.
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- South coast shopper
- 19-10-24
An easy to listen to, feel good book.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Frankie. I smiled and I laughed. I then downloaded three more of Graham Norton’s books!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-11-24
Atmospheric
Loved the contrast between the old and young . Well written and brought to life by the author narrating .
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- Stephanie S.
- 13-11-24
Wonderful story!.
Graham Norton brings all the characters to life richly! Got lost in it right away.
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- FrankieEdieDaphne
- 17-10-24
Absolutely loved it
Another beautifully written and narrated story by the multitalented Graham Norton! I loved it…. Frankie’s life well lived will stay with me for a long time.
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- b_hampshire
- 20-10-24
A surprising and in-depth portrayal when a carer unravels the life of a little old lady who begrudgingly accepts his help
Incredibly well written and researched. An enjoyable listen. Liked how the main character of Frankie was so unassuming and despite the odds lived such a full life which was then retold through Damien her carer
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- Linda
- 10-11-24
Loved this story!
Fantastic narration, characters were so real, lots of attention to historic detail, I couldn’t stop listening!
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- Fay
- 13-09-24
I couldn't stop listening to it.
What a wonderful story... Art, New York, relationships old and new...beautifully performed. what a life Frankie lived.
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- vivien f lugg
- 17-09-24
Easy to listen to
I like Graham reading it makes it more enjoyable . Brings the Irish accent to life so realistic
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