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Frankie

By: Graham Norton
Narrated by: Graham Norton
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 The latest novel from million-copy bestseller author Graham Norton - a dazzling, decades-sweeping story about love, bravery and what it means to live a significant life.

'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 Best of 2024 Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Small Town & Rural Heartfelt Inspiring

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Absolutely loved this book . As with all Graham Norton books brilliantly written and completely absorbing!!! . Only downside was the Audio when you get to chapter‘Ireland 1957’ kept cutting out, other people have had the same problem, so not just my device !! .

Brilliant

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I'm a massive fan of all Graham's novels but the character of Frankie really gets under your skin. I wish I'd known her. I love how well he writes women. The elderly have many wonderful stories to tell.... and this is a tale well-told. Shed a few tears when this one was over.

A Life Well Lived

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Captivating from the opening credits, as usual Graham produced another " unable to put down " book
Listened in one binge and shed a tear as well as laughing all the way through
Definitely recommended

Love for Francie

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I have enjoyed all of Graham Nortons books and this was no different. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. I love Graham’s narration as well.

Graham Norton has done it again

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The pace, the characters, the storyline and of course Graham Norton narrating the story. I loved all his books and this is another success

Great story, great narration! Loved it all

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I could listen to Graham Norton all day..another wonderful story.. thoroughly recommend 🥰well done Graham

marvellous

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What a gift for allowing his readers to the see the story from the inner world of his main character. Lovely

Tramore

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Loved it from start to finish! Gutted I’ve finished it. Beautifully narrated by Graham Norton

A wonderful story

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A beautiful story and written and read with real insight. I didn’t want this book to end

Friendship

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What a soothing voice and a lovely novel. Frankie is delightful. Enjoyed it and addictive. Was some issues with sound dropping off.

Poignant and lovely

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