In this House of Brede by Rumer Godden
Rumer Godden's classic 1960s novel is a vivid portrait of a woman's encounter with faith as she enters an order of Benedictine nuns.
Rumer Godden's novels have a timeless shimmerBut powerful adult themes underlie their surface -- Rosie Thomas * Guardian *
One hundred years after her birth, Rumer Godden's novels still pulse with life -- Matthew Dennison * Telegraph *
Her craftsmanship is always sure; her understanding of character is compassionate and profound; her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty * New York Times *
Nearly sixty years after publishing her first novel, Godden remains a master of the form * Publishers Weekly *
One hundred years after her birth, Rumer Godden's novels still pulse with life -- Matthew Dennison * Telegraph *
Her craftsmanship is always sure; her understanding of character is compassionate and profound; her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty * New York Times *
Nearly sixty years after publishing her first novel, Godden remains a master of the form * Publishers Weekly *
Rumer Godden (1907-1998) was the acclaimed author of over sixty works of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. Born in England, she and her siblings grew up in Narayanganj, India, and she later spent many years living in Kolkata and Kashmir. Several of her novels were made into films, including Black Narcissus, The Greengage Summer and The River, which was filmed by Jean Renoir. She was appointed OBE in 1993.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844088560 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844088561 |
| Title | In this House of Brede |
| Author | Rumer Godden |
| Series | Virago Modern Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2013-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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