Mr. Flood's Last Resort: A Novel

Mr. Flood's Last Resort: A Novel

Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title The Hoarder.

From the award-winning author of Himself, the spellbinding tale of a lonely caregiver and a cranky hoarder with a house full of secrets.

â€œA magically entertaining readâ€¦Jess Kidd has a gift for creating characters youâ€™ll love with a few cleverly chosen words.â€ â€”Good Housekeeping (UK), Book of the Month

â€œA rare delight.â€ â€”Cosmopolitan (UK)

Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. 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. Other than visiting her agoraphobic neighbor, Maud keeps to herself, finding solace in her work and in her humble existenceâ€“until she meets Mr. Flood.

Cathal Flood is a menace by all accounts. The lone occupant of a Gothic mansion crawling with feral cats, he has been waging war against his sonâ€™s attempts to put him into an old-age home and sent his last caretaker running for the madhouse. But Maud is this impossible manâ€™s last chance: if she can help him get the house in order, he just might be able to stay. So the unlikely pair begins to cooperate, bonding over their shared love of Irish folktales and mutual dislike of Mr. Floodâ€™s overbearing son.

Still, shadows are growing in the cluttered corners of the mansion, hinting at buried family secrets, and reminding Maud that she doesnâ€™t really know this man at all. When the forgotten case of a missing schoolgirl comes to light, she starts poking around, and a full-steam search for answers begins. Packed with eccentric charms, twisted comedy, and a whole lot of heart, Mr. Floodâ€™s Last Resort is a mesmerizing tale that examines the space between sin and sainthood, reminding us that often the most meaningful forgiveness that we can offer is to ourselves.

Country	USA
Author	Jess Kidd
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9781501180637
ISBN	1501180630
Label	Atria Books
Manufacturer	Atria Books
MPN	9781501180637
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	352
PartNumber	9781501180637
PublicationDate	2018-05-01
Publisher	Atria Books
ReleaseDate	2018-05-01
Studio	Atria Books

Mr. Flood's Last Resort: A Novel

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