The Memory Keeper

I adored this heartwarming tale of finding love and strength in the most unexpected places. Gracie and Tilly stole my heart – Kate Storey, author of The Memory Library
A very real and heartwarming story about the life-changing power of friendship and found family. A complete joy. I loved it – Alexandra Potter, bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up
A lovely, beautifully executed novel, full of compassion, warmth and insight. An immersive, uplifting read for these troubled times – Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us
I thoroughly enjoyed this story of family secrets, standing up for what you believe in and forging new friendships … it’s full of charm – Laura Pearson, author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
With wonderfully drawn characters you really root for and plenty of twists and turns, The Secret Collector is a delightfully uplifting story about hope, redemption and the transforming power of friendship – Mike Gayle, author of All the Lonely People
I loved this warm and tender novel by Abigail Johnson. Gracie Meadows is exactly the sort of protagonist I love to root for: creative, courageous and ripe for change. With her beautiful team of unlikely sidekicks, this book had me smiling, crying and cheering them all on – Jay McKenzie, author of How to Lose the Lottery
A convincing case for how much we need friendship and community to sustain us * The Times *
An uplifting read - heartwarming and full of hope. Throughout the book, I found myself really rooting for Gracie and the ending was just gorgeous – Neil Alexander, author of The Lost Past of Billy McQueen
This is a treasure of a story. Told with humour and heart, the writing is so beautifully skilful that it appears effortless. I loved Alfred and Kian, loved their dynamic, and was genuinely moved by the growing bond between them. A must-read – Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of The Midnight Carousel
Emotional, tense and deeply moving. Abigail Johnson is able to bring both characters – and Alfred’s chaotic home – to life in a wonderful way – WI Life magazine
A touching story about grief … and the surprising way we can make connections * People’s Friend *
This uplifting story about friendship across generations is full of compassion and tenderness * Platinum Magazine *
With wonderfully relatable characters, Johnson’s debut novel is a heartwarming and poignant story of loss, loneliness and finding friendship in unexpected places * Culturefly *
You won’t want this touching story to end * Peterborough Telegraph *

Abigail Johnson is a writer from the West Midlands. Her first novel, The Secret Collector, was written while completing the Curtis Brown Creative three-month novel writing course, where she was tutored by author Laura Barnett. It was longlisted for the 2021 and 2022 Bath Novel Award. Her writing has also been longlisted for the Exeter Novel Award and shortlisted for the 2021 Edinburgh Flash Fiction Award. She was a Friday Night Live finalist at the Festival of Writing in 2017.

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