The Keeper of Lost Things audiobook

Library ebookOnce in-awhile a book comes along that feels a little lacy, dressy, decorous, cultivated, rosy, sweet, courteous, cordial, romantic, a little mysterious, quirky, touching, sad, humorous, warm, cozy, and loving. AND YOU’RE UP FOR THE TASK! This novel was very unexpected- I not only mean the novel itself— but my enjoyment of absolutely EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. I consider myself to be a modern woman —- I rarely tap into an appreciation for people’s sentimental tchotchkes. I ‘did’ ......tap into my appreciation for the smallest ‘lost things’. Silly me! Darn....where is that hair clip I lost- which I use to love? Would one of you please return it to Westgate Ave. in San Jose? Thank you, kindly!There are two plot-timelines. Both were engaging—-but there was also a ‘third’ treat: stories within the storytelling. They were good! Afterall the Gentleman- Anthony Peardew, “Keeper of Lost Things”, was a writer! When housekeeper Laura inherits the job as “Keeper of Lost Things”....and tries to reunite them to their owner, she gets inventive, and gains new friends. The quiet calm tea drinking novel takes off - things get a little wacky - fun. Great characters —from gentle tranquil comforting ones to a downright wicked woman. Oh my gosh..... please enjoy your favorite drink tea ‘ properly ‘ when you read this novel .....Ha....Here is an excerpt that might warm some readers hearts ( if you’re in the mood as I was).... or perhaps you’d like to skip that page.....but I cherished it! A little context first: Laura was interviewing for the job as housekeeper/personal assistant. She fell in love with the house right away- the Padua. Anthony would later hire her. He became her employer and close friend for 40 years. The day of the interview: “ Anthony had made her tea at the interview. He had brought it into the garden room; teapot with cozy, milk jug, sugar bowl and tongs, cups and saucers, silver teaspoons, tea strainer and stand. All set out on a tray with a tray cloth. Pure white, lace –edged linen. The tray cloth was definitive. Padua was clearly a house where all these things, including the tray cloth, were part of every day life”. Ha.... and that’s the way I prepare tea in my house every day, several times a day. Why don’t you believe me? Old-Fashion values - decorum- manners - I found it to be enchanting! Lovely book ....read it when you’re in that special mood!!!

Witty, Quirky, and Charming!The Keeper of Lost Things is an enchanting story about love, loss, friendship, and healing. A wonderful cast of endearing, quirky characters made this book a pleasure to read! Writer Anthony Peardew collects lost objects. He’s spent years and years collecting, hoping that one day these items will be returned to their rightful owner. Anthony’s mission stems from his own loss. When Anthony dies, he leaves his collection of lost objects to Laura, his caretaker. Laura is trying to put her life back together after a messy divorce. She must fulfill Anthony’s mission and try to reunite the lost objects with their rightful owners. Laura befriends Anthony’s gardener, Freddy, and a 19-year-old neighbor, Sunshine, who has Down's syndrome. Eventually Laura, Freddy, and Sunshine find a way to reunite the objects with their owners, and once they do so, the healing process can begin.The narrative of Eunice and Bomber is woven between Laura and Anthony’s story. These two characters have a deep connection to the lost objects. The reader also gets to experience the stories behind the lost objects. While there are several pov’s, all are intertwined and have a unique connection to the lost objects.I found The Keeper of Lost Things to be a refreshing, feel-good read! I adored the unconventional characters, especially Sunshine and her lovely cup of tea. Douglas and Baby Jane also made me smile. Hogan's writing is strong; she seamlessly incorporates elements of wit and whimsy. This is a quick, light-hearted, intelligent read that I found to be the perfect summer escape!

A beautiful love story that broke my heart and a beautiful love story that mended it. Alternating stories, which connect as perfectly predictable as I hoped . A ghost, an abundance of eye rolling but beautiful coincidences, some lovable characters, especially a young woman named Sunshine. I’ll always wonder when I look down and see little lost objects that we sometimes run across, about the person who lost it . Sentimental and sweet to the hilt. The perfect escape I needed now !

Charming, light and whimsical are the words I would use to describe The Keeper of Lost Things. Set in England, the story features two parallel stories that ultimately come together quite nicely. One story features middle aged Laura who inherits a house full of lost objects which she is tasked with reuniting with their owners. The other story features the lengthy unlikely friendship between Eunice and Bomber. What makes this one good are the details such as stories about the lost objects and Laura's friendship with a neighbourhood girl. The writing is fluid and enjoyable. I gather this is Ruth Hogan's debut, and I hope she writes more books because she is a lovely storyteller. Had I known that a slight tolerance for ghosts, magic and over the top coincidences are required to enjoy The Keeper of Lost Things, I may have been hesitant to give it a try. But none of this ended up interfering with my appreciation of this one. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an opportunity to read an advance copy.

Enchanting!!! A fairytale type of story and I loved it!! Funny, witty, sad and very endearing!! The characters and all the side stories were very engaging. (I’m off to make a lovely cup of tea!)

The Keeper of Lost Things, Ruth HoganAnthony Peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before. 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 accidentally 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.عنوانهای چاپ شده در ایران: «پادووا»؛ «نگهبان اشیاء گمشده»؛ نویسنده روت هوگان؛ مترجم: مرضیه ناصرخانی؛ تاریخ نخستین خوانش روز دهم ماه آگوست سال2019میلادیعنوان: پادووا؛ نویسنده روت هوگان؛ مترجم: مرضیه ناصرخانی؛ ویراستار: محمد عبدالملکی؛ قزوین، نشر آزرمیدخت؛ سال1397؛ در300ص؛ شابک9786007241844؛ چاپ دوم سال1398؛ موضوع داستانهای نویسندگان بریتانیا - سده20معنوان: نگهبان اشیاء گمشده؛ نویسنده: روت هوگان؛ مترجمها: دلارام امیرمستوفیان، آنیتا احسانی؛ ویراستار: بهزاد نجفی؛ کرج، نشر ایهام‏‫؛ سال1399؛در295ص؛ شابک9786226813266؛ در این داستان «لارا» دستیار پیرمردی به نام «آنتونی پیردو» است، «آنتونی» از چهل سال پیش اشیاء گمشده را نگهداری میکند، به این امید که دارندگانشان پیدا شوند، و آن‌ها را باز پس بگیرند؛ او چهل سال پیش، یادگاری نامزد دلخواسته ی خویش را با بی‌توجهی خویش گم کرد، و در همان روز، نامزدش از این دنیا رفت؛ «آنتونی» با دِلی شکسته، با پیدا کردن اشیاء گمشده ی دیگران، درد دیرین خویش را تسکین می‌دهد، و چیزهایی را که دیگران انداخته، جابجا کرده، یا برجا گذاشته اند، نگهداری می‌کند، و داستان‌هایی درباره آن‌ها می‌نگارد؛ حالا که «آنتونی» به پایان راه زندگی خود نزدیک شده، این کار را به دستیارش «لارا» می‌سپارد، و خانه و همگی گنج‌های گمشده ی دیگران را، به همراه روح داخل آنها به او می‌بخشد؛ این داستان، قصه ی آدم‌هایی است که ممکن است گم گشته تر از اشیاء توی خانه ی «پیردو» باشند، و بخشندگی و مهربانی شاید کلید یافتن راهی به سوی خانه باشدتاریخ بهنگام رسانی 12/02/1401هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی

Real Life TalesWOW! What a cover!What an exquisite faithful portrait, springing from the heart of this book:Objects spread among red roses, each of them enclosing a beautiful sad story -- roses with thorns -- fictions grazing anonymous truths -- episodes of someone’s real life.The perfect graphic teaser for this particular storyline!...The story about to begin, will lead us into an universe where characters are knots merged in a web -- people crossing at due timings, showing that nothing happens by chance in this mysterious whole where we all interact, complementing each other, towards an incognito purpose -- something undefined, we feel bigger then us, where all those crossing paths will hopefully gain a common sense!...A real life fantasy to enjoy in a garden crowded with red roses 🌹Magic!Ghostly!Misterious!Enchanting!It's 1, 2, 3, 4 super shining stars to this small masterpiece 🌟🌟🌟🌟Get ready for your reading ceremony! 😉

Anthony Peardew collects lost items, catalogues them and stores them in his study hoping one day the thousands of objects will be reunited with their rightful owners. Knowing he is dying he bequeaths his house and all the lost treasures, to his assistant and friend Laura, the one person he knows who will carry out his wishes. However, unforeseen repercussions trigger some unanticipated series of encounters. As the threads of the story gradually pull together, questions are answered, lives are changed and the lost are found. I loved the unusual and funny names the author used in her book and the individual characters are definitely unique and perfectly suited to her stories. I adored teenager 'Sunshine' who had Down Syndrome or as she calls herself a 'dancing drome', she was the star of the book for me, witty, honest without censor and with a very special gift indeed. There's a gorgeous cover to this book too which is becoming quite a trademark of this author, bright and colourful with little pictures of some of the 'lost' items dotted around the roses which they themselves are symbolic to the story."The Keeper of Lost Things" is beautiful to read and really quite unique, I would without doubt recommend this exquisite book wholeheartedly. Everybody should read this stunning book, it truly is a real tonic to the soul, oozing warmth, its funny, compassionate, heart warming and a sheer delightful to read. Sheer brilliance!!!5 stars