This is a very enjoyable story by Graham Norton that I read over two afternoons.

Damien is a carer for 84 year old Frankie. Gradually, as they get to know each other, she tells him her life story. And it is an engaging life story. Maybe a bit fortuitous at times but the goodness of naive Frankie shines through. And Damien is a willing listener.

It is well written and told straightforwardly, between chronologically ordered flashbacks from when Frankie, then Frances, is 10 and present time narrative. All very clear and easy to follow. Heart warming too.

I read a copy provided by NetGalley and the publisher but my opinion is that of an honest reader. Recommended.

This book pulled me in and held me to the very last page. Damian is a young person that goes in and supports this is where he came across Frankie and Nor.

Frankie had a very full life of friendships and love. Telling her life story to Damian you take a step back through time into the life of Frankie and Nor

So beautifully written. I cried I laughed and I felt. An amazing art to be able to draw a reader in so fully into a story.

Thank you for giving me the privilege to read this advanced copy.

Really looking forward to reading more from this writer it was a pleasure and a joy to read

I love a good yarn and this is storytelling at its best. The book follows the conversation between an elderly lady and her carer as she recounts her life to him. I both laughed and cried, adored the characters and will gladly recommend this book.

With thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for ARC in return for an honest review

This is the first book I’ve read by Graham Norton and immediately bought 2 more to start this evening. A terrific raconteur

Damien is a West Cork boy working as a night carer in London tending to the needs of the old and infirm.

One day,he gets a new assignment,Frances Howe, who is in her 80's and has broken her ankle.

Frankie is reluctant and truculent to accept help until she discovers they're from the same part of Cork.

What unfolds, over a series of nights, is the rollercoaster of her life which has brought her to this London apartment.

Graham Norton is a fantastic author who paints pictures with words and this book is no exception.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Coronet Publishing for the chance to read and review this book.

What a fabulous story. I really loved this. It pulled me in straight away and I kept picking it up every chance I got. The characters were fantastic. Damien probably wasn't really needed and initially I felt I'd missed a part where suddenly Frankie was telling him everything after a very lukewarm reception but he was a good device and a link to the present day. Nor was a great character to read but Frankie made it. She was so well drawn and the reader can really see her growth and change and how different things affect the person she is. The locations were also really strong elements, from Ireland to London to New York. They all came alive. I've enjoyed all of Graham Norton's books but always felt his first one was my favourite - I think this one has just beaten it. A gorgeous, whirlwind of a read, very sad at times but very real and colourful.

Oh wow I really loved reading this book there were so many ups and downs just like a true love story Very sad in places but also very uplifting and I never saw the ending at all . Frankie was an amazing character what a life. Thankyou to the author I have read all his books but think Frankie is by far for me anyway his best work Also thanks to netgalley for allowing me to read and review

Loved this book. Haven't read any other of Graham Norton's books but I will now.
Lovely feel good story told by Frankie through her young carer Damian. Spans her life beginning in Ireland and her unsuitable marriage to her life in New York. The highs and the lows. Great read. Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC