Ruth Hogan 4 Book Set The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel & more

This four-book set brings together novels by Ruth Hogan: The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel, The Keeper of Lost Things and Madame Burova. Across the collection, the stories focus on people shaped by what came before, including private grief, long-held promises and secrets kept on behalf of others.

The descriptions introduce Masha, whose life was changed by a tragic event twelve years earlier; Tilly, a bright child growing up at Brighton’s Paradise Hotel; Anthony Peardew, a former short-story writer who has spent decades gathering lost objects; and Imelda Burova, a card reader who has spent a lifetime guarding other people’s truths.

Included titles

• The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes
• Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel
• The Keeper of Lost Things
• Madame Burova

Key details

• Four-book collection
• By Ruth Hogan
• Includes four named novels

Synopses

The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes

Masha was once spirited and independent, but a tragic event twelve years ago altered her life. She finds comfort with her dog, Haizum, and in the quiet lanes near her town’s lido. A chance meeting brings her into contact with two unusual women, including Kitty Muriel, described as fabulous and wise.

Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel

Tilly is a bright, outgoing child who enjoys playing with ghosts and matches. She loves fizzy drinks, swear words, fish fingers and Catholic churches. Most of all, she loves living in Brighton at Queenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel, surrounded by an endearing family of misfits.

The Keeper of Lost Things

Anthony Peardew, once a celebrated short-story author, is now in his twilight years. For half his life he has collected lost objects, hoping to atone for a promise broken long ago. With time running short, he leaves his house and its treasures to his assistant Laura, trusting her to continue his legacy and return the objects to their rightful owners.

Madame Burova

Imelda Burova has spent a lifetime keeping other people’s secrets, and her silence has come at a price. She has witnessed lovers and liars, angels and devils, dreamers and fools, and her cards have unmasked them all. Now, Madame Burova is weary of other people’s lives.