Título: The Keeper of Lost Things
Autor: Ruth Hogan
Sinopse: A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us. Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles—Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September. Bone china cup and saucer— Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October.Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, 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. 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 her lifts, Laura, accompanied by her new companions, sets out to realize Anthony’s last wish: reuniting his cherished lost objects with their owners. Long ago, Eunice found a trinket on the London pavement and kept it through the years. Now, with her own end drawing near, she has lost something precious—a tragic twist of fate that forces her to break a promise she once made. As the Keeper of Lost Objects, Laura holds the key to Anthony and Eunice’s redemption. But can she unlock the past and make the connections that will lay their spirits to rest? Full of character, wit, and wisdom, The Keeper of Lost Things is heartwarming tale that will enchant fans of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Garden Spells, Mrs Queen Takes the Train, and The Silver Linings Playbook.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “The Keeper of Lost Things”, de Ruth Hogan, publicado pela editora Two Roads, em 2017 e com 320 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Two Roads
Páginas: 320
Ano: 2017
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Linguagem: pt_BR
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ISBN13: 9781473635487
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Two Roads costumam explorar histórias humanas marcadas por desafios pessoais profundos e transformações internas. Muitas narrativas apresentam personagens em situações-limite, como doenças graves, perdas, ou encontros com culturas e realidades distintas, sempre com um tom que varia entre a sensibilidade e a reflexão. O ritmo das obras tende a ser contemplativo, com foco na jornada emocional e nas conexões entre pessoas, seja em contextos históricos, contemporâneos ou até mesmo em realidades alternativas. O catálogo sugere uma predileção por narrativas que valorizam a voz individual e a experiência subjetiva, frequentemente permeadas por memórias, segredos e a busca por sentido.
