Synopsis
Frankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now in her eighties, she finds it easier to forget the life that came before.
Then Damian, a young Irish carer, arrives at her London flat 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.
From post-war Ireland to the dazzling art scene of 1960s New York, Frankie shares a world in which friendships and chance encounters collide. A place where life blazes with an intensity that can't last but will perhaps live on in other ways and in other people.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781529391480
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 24 mm
- Weight: 214g
- Languages: English
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Frankie
This is the first Graham Norton book I have read and I loved it. The book is written in three time lines. Frances (now Frankie) and her childhood, and ea... READ MORE
Compelling, emotive story about family and friendships
This is the first book I have read by Graham Norton, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The story is about Frankie, an aging old lady remembering events throughou... READ MORE
Best Book Yet from Graham Norton!
Best Book So Far, Graham! I have enjoyed all of your books but this is "Simply the Best"!
Elderly Frankie has taken a fall in her London flat and her fr... READ MORE
Heart-warming story
This is a sweet, heart-warming story about a young man who makes a connection with an elderly woman. Damien is a carer, and a good one, who really listens,... READ MORE
A really wonderful read
I have read and enjoyed all of Graham Norton’s books and this was one no different. While his earlier books tended to centre around one event, a bit of a m... READ MORE
Wonderful heartwarming read
Based in London, Damian is a carer and is sent to look after an elderly woman following an accident. The woman is Mrs Frankie Haffen and as she comes to t... READ MORE
Brilliant story!
Damian is a young Irish live-in carer who meets Frankie when he’s sent to her home in Wapping, London, while she’s recuperating after breaking her ankle. D... READ MORE
Frankie
An interesting & intriguing well written dual timeline story. An old woman reminisces with her night-time carer about her life, in the various places that ... READ MORE
Frankie
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this. Frankie is such a moving story of love, loss, heartache and resilience. ... READ MORE
A huge treat of a tale, beautiful and touching!
I had no expectations as this is the first book from Graham Norton I have read, so went in with an open mind and heart, both of which fell in love with thi... READ MORE
Frankie
I loved this book. So much so that I already have the audiobook on pre-order and am looking forward to listening to it again!
We start with Frankie who, n... READ MORE
It's always a pleasure to read Graham Norton's novels
I consider Graham Norton to be a writer in the Premier League of Irish contemporary fiction and there’s nothing here to change this opinion.
I think with t... READ MORE
Brilliant
I have really enjoyed Graham’s other books and this one did not disappoint. Basically it tells the life story of a young g Irish girls called Frances (Fran... READ MORE
Wonderful Read
What a wonderful read Frankie is. I loved it from the first to the last page.
I really like Graham's writing style and this is evident in this novel. We... READ MORE
Prepare to meet the wonderful Frankie
Elderly Frankie, restricted to home following a fall, has a young carer foisted on her. As Frankie gradually warms to her carer, Damien, she recounts her l... READ MORE
Literary fiction
Graham Norton's latest novel is a quantum leap up from the small town tales of West Ireland to an accomplished life-story novel. Frankie is an adopted by ... READ MORE
Wonderful life story - don't miss this!
A captivating and beautiful book - I read it in almost one sitting. Story comes from a simple idea - a carer from an exclusive private agency goes to give ... READ MORE
Full of joy and life
I've read a few Graham Norton novels before but "Frankie" is by far the best. I really felt like Frankie was talking to me/the reader when she was telling ... READ MORE
Not for me, sorry!
Oh heck, once again I’m in the minority but this book did nothing for me. I didn’t find it interesting or exciting and was glad when I got to the end. I ... READ MORE
Loved it!
Graham Norton is so good at characterisations- all the people he writes about really come to life. In this book he tells the life story of Frankie, an elde... READ MORE
Brilliant!
Another fantastic read from Graham Norton. His books never disappoint and this one is no exception.
I loved the storytelling from past to present with a c... READ MORE
Absolutely briliiant
Graham Norton is a genius. He has an amazing talent for storytelling. I was swept away with Frankie’s story, and felt bereft when I finished the book. T... READ MORE
a brilliant bittersweet read!
Graham Norton is such a fantastic storyteller! Once again he's written a brilliant, bittersweet book full of engaging characters. Frankie's story from post... READ MORE
Norton’s latest funny, moving, uplifting and entertaining.
Frankie is the fifth novel by British entertainer and author, Graham Norton. When eighty-four-year-old Frances Howe trips and breaks an ankle (no, she did ... READ MORE
Great Read!
Frankie Howe is in her late eighties. She lives in a flat overcrowded with art, antiques all with memories for Frankie. When she breaks her ankle her frie... READ MORE
Totally Brilliant
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A totally brilliant read which I got thoroughly immersed in and found hard to put down. The characters were wonde... READ MORE
Could not put down
When you go to bed early to read to start a new book, and you end up staying up until 3am to finish it. You know it was a good book!
My first book I’ve ... READ MORE
Warm but compelling
Orphaned at a young age, Frances Howe is brought up by severely religious relatives, her only joy is with her best friend Norah. When Norah leaves Cork fo... READ MORE
an engrossing brilliant read.
This book is set in East London and is about Frances or Frankie Howe, who is about 85 years old. And the relationships between her best friend Norah Dean, ... READ MORE
Graham Norton,s Frankie
I took this book on holiday to Italy with me and couldn't put it down, it was absolutely engrossing. I have read all of this author;s books and like his st... READ MORE
another great read
I've read all Graham Norton's books with great enjoyment, and while this wasn't my favourite, his trademark writing style shone through. To begin with I wa... READ MORE
Will stay with you long after the end.
Beautifully written book that I am now recommending to others.
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