Marble Collection by Cecelia Ahern

The Marble Collector” by Cecelia Ahern explores the mysterious life of Fergus Boggs through the eyes of his daughter, Sabrina. When Sabrina discovers her father’s secret collection of marbles, she realizes how little she knows about his past. Fergus, who is now in a care home after a stroke, has lost his memory, making it impossible for Sabrina to ask him directly about the significance of the marbles.

Determined to uncover the truth, Sabrina embarks on a journey to piece together her father’s hidden life. Along the way, she encounters people from Fergus’s past and learns about his childhood, his love for marbles, and the events that shaped him. As Sabrina delves deeper, she uncovers long-buried family secrets and comes to a new understanding of her father’s complex and troubled history.

“The Marble Collector” is a touching and beautifully written novel that delves into themes of memory, identity, and the bonds between parents and children. Ahern’s storytelling captures the emotional depth of discovering one’s family history and the impact of forgotten memories on the present.