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Shame and longing can flow through generations, but the secrets of the heart will not be buried for ever.It is 1987 and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. The day before the ceremony a group of young friends, including bride and groom, drive out to the beach. There is an accident. Three survive, but three are killed. The live of the families are shattered and the rifts between them are felt throughout the small town. Connor is one of the survivors. But staying among the angry and the mourning is almost as hard as living with the shame of having been the driver. He leaves the only place he knows for another life, taking his secrets with him. Travelling first to Liverpool, then London, he makes a home - of sorts - for himself in New York. The city provides shelter and possibility for the displaced, somewhere Connor can forget his past and forge a new life. But the secrets, the unspoken longings and regrets that have come to haunt those left behind will not be silenced. And before long, Connor will have to confront his past.Graham Norton's powerful and timely novel of emigration and return demonstrates his keen understanding of the power of stigma and secrecy - with devastating results.

Elizabeth Keane returns to Ireland after her mother's death, intent only on wrapping up that dismal part of her life. There is nothing here for her; she wonders if there ever was. The house of her childhood is stuffed full of useless things, her mother's presence already fading. And perhaps, had she not found the small stash of letters, the truth would never have come to light. 40 years earlier, a young woman stumbles from a remote stone house, the night quiet but for the tireless wind that circles her as she hurries further into the darkness away from the cliffs and the sea. She has no sense of where she is going, only that she must keep on

'Full of wicked asides, tart observations and sharp remarks that could only have originated in Graham Norton's witty brain' Terry Wogan, The Irish Times In his new autobiography, written with characteristic humour and often outrageous candour, Graham shows that life is more than just a series of dates and it's really the things you love that make you who you are. From his beloved dogs to his rediscovered love of Ireland, the men Graham has loved and lost to his love affair with New York. It's been ten years since Graham last hit our shelves and being a decade older he has come to realise that what makes a life interesting is less what happens to you and more what inspires and drives you. Graham Norton's career has spanned the last two decades, seeing him 'transition from risqué Channel 4 comedian to national treasure' (Evening Standard), and he has entertained an audience of millions in Father Ted, as the hilarious host of Eurovision, and on his primetime BBC1 TV and weekly BBC Radio 2 shows. He is loved across the nation for his delight in the peculiar for his ability to find humour and a common ground in all that life brings. In The Life and Loves of a He Devil is Graham shows us it's really the things you love that make you who you are.

In his tense and darkly comic new novel Norton casts a light on the relationship between mothers and daughters, and truth and self-preservation with unnerving effect.

The little village of Duneen has always kept its scandals contained. But when a body is found at Burke's Farm, the past opens up like a pit. As the guards come looking for answers, gossip and speculation are rife. And Sergeant PJ Collins knows that somewhere at the heart of his community lies the truth

A new novel from the acclaimed author and broadcaster as part of Quick Reads 2022 and World Book Night

Frankie is portrayed as a warm and wise character whose depth and personality make her truly engaging. Her journey offers readers an opportunity to connect with her experiences and insights, promising a rich narrative that explores themes of personal growth and resilience. The endorsement from a bestselling author highlights the appeal and relatability of Frankie, suggesting that her story is both compelling and meaningful.

Carol hätte nie gedacht, dass sie sich noch einmal verliebt. Bis sie dem wesentlich älteren Declan begegnet. Bereits nach wenigen Monaten zieht sie bei ihm ein. In der irischen Kleinstadt tuschelt man über das Paar, und auch Declans erwachsene Kinder lehnen Carol ab. Als Declan erkrankt und in ein Pflegeheim umziehen muss, setzen seine Kinder sie einfach vor die Tür und wollen das Haus verkaufen, das für Carol zum Zuhause geworden ist. Und so muss sie mit fast fünfzig Jahren wieder bei ihren Eltern einziehen. Carols Mutter Moira erträgt es nicht, ihr Kind so leiden zu sehen. Kurzerhand kauft sie das Haus für ihre Tochter, nicht ahnend, welch dunkles Geheimnis sich dort verbirgt …