Frankie

“Warm and wise, Frankie is a woman worth getting to know.” – Bonnie Garmus, New York Times-bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

“This feel-good story of an unlikely friendship soothes and surprises with its tenderness.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Norton’s character work is top-notch as Frankie perseveres through one challenge after another. Readers will be glad to go along for the ride.” – Publishers Weekly

“Richly told and portraying an unforgettable protagonist, Frankie will appeal to readers of character-driven historical fiction.” – Booklist

“Fascinating, funny, sad … Every page is intriguing. Once again, Graham shows his class as a writer.” – Jo Brand, actress and comedian

“I was enthralled by Frankie from page one. It’s a beauty. A warm, deeply moving, life-enhancing novel.” – Sarah Winman, author of Still Life

“The new novel by Graham Norton is his best yet! Frankie is about a quiet woman who’s dismissed and disrespected but lives an extraordinary life. Packed with surprises, it’s moving, riveting and enriching. And it’s bound to cement Norton’s reputation not just as a great storyteller but a hugely accomplished writer.” – Matt Cain, author of Becoming Ted

“I couldn’t stop reading it, but feel bereft now that I’ve finished.” – Nigella Lawson, author of Cook, Eat, Repeat

“Frankie is a perfect song of a book, and everyone who likes human beings should read it.” – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian Road

“Immersive, stunningly written, and very emotional–this is a triumph.” – Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things

“A great sweep of a novel, full of unexpected twists.” – Lissa Evans, author of Crooked Heart

”‘Norton’s sharp, engaging prose and his ability to craft complex, relatable characters are on full display.” – Glamour

“Another beautifully empathetic story … Frankie is one of the most wonderful characters I’ve come across in a long time.” – Good Housekeeping

“Graham Norton handles everything with a deft hand and a quiet narrative that manages to sneak up on you when you least expect it.” – Bookreporter.com

Graham Norton is the award-winning host of The Graham Norton Show, one of the most popular programs on BBC America. He is the author of the novels Holding, A Keeper, Home Stretch, Forever Home, and Frankie, as well as the bestselling memoirs So Me and The Life and Loves of a He Devil. He lives in London.