The Time Keepers

A Novel

Alyson Richman

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Union Square & Co.
19 December 2024

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Historical fiction

An unforgettable novel that captures the power of longing, loss, and love, The Time Keepers transports us from 1979 suburban New York to war-torn Vietnam, revealing that sometimes the most unexpected friendships can save us.

Two women from different worlds, Grace and Anh, are indelibly changed when a runaway boy is found on a street in their small Long Island town. Brought together by the love of this child displaced by war, the women find friendship and healing from their own painful pasts when their lives intersect with a mysterious wounded Vietnam vet. The vet, Jack, works at the Golden Hours, a watch store that mends timepieces

and might even mend damaged souls.

Richman interweaves the journeys of these wonderfully diverse characters who will grip, fill, and break your heart

only to bring them together with the care and precision of an expert watchmaker, one piece at a time. Inspired by the true story of a Vietnamese refugee who entrusted the dramatic account of her escape from Vietnam to the author, and also that of a wounded veteran, Richman sheds light on those whose lives were forever impacted by the devastation of that war.

'Once again, Alyson Richman entrances the reader with her signature lyrical prose and captivating storyline. Powerfully humanising various perspectives of the Vietnam War, The Time Keepers interweaves the journeys of a wonderfully diverse cast. A poignant, memorable tale that I loved to the very last page.'

Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday

By: Alyson Richman
Imprint: Union Square & Co.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9781454953234
ISBN 10: 1454953233
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 19 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alyson Richman graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in art history and Japanese studies. She is an accomplished painter and her novels combine her deep love of art, historical research, and travel. Alyson's novels have been published in 25 languages and have reached the bestseller lists both in the United States and abroad. She lives on Long Island with her husband and two children, where she is currently at work on her next novel.

Reviews for The Time Keepers: A Novel

"Praise for The Lost Wife ""A truly beautiful heartfelt story. . . . I couldn't put it down once I started it. Ms. Richman is a very special talent.""-- Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale ""Staggeringly evocative, romantic, heart-rending, sensual and beautifully written . . . [it] may very well be the Sophie's Choice of this generation.""--New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart of the Dismas Hardy series ""A love story wrapped in tragedy and survival, I read The Lost Wife in one sitting. Tense, emotional and fulfilling: a great achievement by Alyson Richman.""--Martin Fletcher, winner of the Jewish National Book Award and NBC special news correspondent Praise for The Velvet Hours ""Richman fills her novel with vibrant details, much as Marthe decorated her apartment: always with care, craft, and a sharp eye.""--Publisher's Weekly (Starred Review) ""A love letter to the stories we tell and the stories we keep. . . . Imaginative, rich, and emotionally satisfying . . . a treasure.""--Jewish Book Council ""Richman's background in art is evident on every page of this opulent story of passion and transformation.""--New York Journal of Books"