Keeper of stories

Storykeeper , by Sunday Times bestselling author Sally Page, is the most charming and moving novel you'll read this year! Everyone has a story to tell. Even those who keep it locked away.

Janice is a keeper of other people's stories. She doesn't remember when she started collecting them. Perhaps it was from a conversation she overheard while cleaning a sink, dusting a room, or defrosting a refrigerator. But deep down, she knows very well what motivated her to collect them: the lack of a story to call her own, for her past was long buried, and the present she prefers to forget.

By paying attention to what others share, Janice achieves two things: getting to know people better and expanding her repertoire. After hearing the stories of recently widowed Fiona and her son Adam, opera singer Geordie, and Mrs. Sim-Sim-Sim, she gains a clearer understanding of these fascinating characters on her cleaning roster. And recalling some of these stories helps Janice pass the time on the bus ride home after a long day.

But when she also begins working for Mrs. B, a cunning and temperamental ninety-two-year-old woman who senses Janice's secret, her past is at risk of being unearthed. Try as she might, Janice can't escape the web woven by Mrs. B to unravel her mystery. In her heyday, Mrs. B worked as a spy for the British Secret Service and will not give up on her goal.

Much less be fooled.

“Touching and witty, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves to be moved.” — Booklist

“I absolutely loved this book! It's so original, clever, and charming!” — Katie Fforde

“Funny and brilliant. The characters are captivating and unforgettable.” — Hazel Prior

"This book is so precious. Beautiful, profound, and filled with wonderful characters. You won't feel the time pass." — Phaedra Patrick

“Fascinating. A humorous and deeply moving book.” — Celia Anderson