57 pages • 1 hour read
Barbara DavisThe Keeper of Happy Endings
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis is a historical fiction novel that alternates between Paris in the early 1940s and Boston in the mid-1980s, intertwining the lives of Soline Roussel, a Parisian dressmaker, and Rory Grant, an aspiring gallery owner. Through dual timelines and alternating perspectives, the novel explores themes of magic, emotions, grief, loss, restoration, community, and healing as Soline and Rory's stories converge. This book discusses anti-gay bias, antisemitism, emotional abuse, and child death.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Barbara Davis’s The Keeper of Happy Endings intertwines historical and contemporary narratives, earning praise for emotional depth and well-drafted characters. While lauded for its heartwarming plot and engaging storytelling, some reviewers felt the pacing could have been tighter. Overall, it’s a touching, if occasionally slow, read. (Note: Character count without tags: 330)
Who Should Read The Keeper of Happy Endings?
A reader who would enjoy The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis likely appreciates heartfelt historical fiction with elements of romance and mystery, similar to fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester. Ideal for those who relish multigenerational stories and rich, emotional narratives.