![]() ![]() So the unlikely pair begins to cooperate, bonding over their shared love of Irish folktales and mutual dislike of Mr. ![]() But Maud is this impossible man's last chance: if she can help him get the house in order, he just might be able to stay. The lone occupant of a Gothic mansion crawling with feral cats, he has been waging war against his son's attempts to put him into an old-age home and sent his last caretaker running for the madhouse. Cathal Flood is a menace by all accounts. Other than visiting her agoraphobic neighbor, Maud keeps to herself, finding solace in her work and in her humble existence-until she meets Mr. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast of prattling saints who pop in and out of her life like tourists. "A magically entertaining read.Jess Kidd has a gift for creating characters you'll love with a few cleverly chosen words." - Good Housekeeping (UK), Book of the Month "A rare delight." - Cosmopolitan (UK) Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. ![]() From the award-winning author of Himself, the spellbinding tale of a lonely caregiver and a cranky hoarder with a house full of secrets. Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title The Hoarder. ![]()
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