Five toasts. Five people. One lifetime. n n This is how you tell a story Cecelia Ahern n n An extraordinary novel, a poetic writer, and a story that moved me to tears. John Boyne n n Im here to remember - all that I have been and all that I will never be again. n n At the bar of a grand hotel in a small Irish town sits 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan. Hes alone, as usual -though tonight is anything but. Pull up a stool and charge your glass, because Maurice is finally ready to tell his story. n n Over the course of this evening, he will raise five toasts to the five people who have meant the most to him. Through these stories - of unspoken joy and regret, a secret tragedy kept hidden, a fierce love that never found its voice - the life of one man will be powerfully and poignantly laid bare. n n Heart-breaking and heart-warming all at once, the voice of Maurice Hannigan will stay with you long after all is said. n n A hugely enjoyable, engrossing novel, a genuine page-turner. Donal Ryan n n Beautifully written, unhurried and thoughtful, and a character you love from the off Kit de Waal n n Masterful storytelling Graham Norton n