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Black Narcissus

by Rumer Godden
$9.90
Black Narcissus - Thryft
Black Narcissus - Thryft

Captivating tale of nuns battling their inner desires.

Black Narcissus is a gripping novel that explores the clash between spirituality and earthly desires. Set in the mystical Himalayas, the story follows a group of nuns who struggle to maintain their devotion in a place plagued by temptation. Rumer Godden's vivid storytelling and rich descriptions make this book an immersive and thought-provoking read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Black Narcissus

by Rumer Godden
$9.90
ISBN: 9781844088393
Authors: Rumer Godden
Publisher: Virago Press
Date of Publication: 2013-07-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Asia
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 2803 readers)

Description

In the days when it was the General's 'harem' palace, ladies with their retinues and rich clothes could be seen walking on the high windy terraces. At night, music floated out over villages and gorges far into the early hours. Now the General's son has bestowed it upon the disciplined Sisters of Mary. Beginning work in the orchards and opening a school and a dispensary for the mountain people, the small band of Sisters are depended for help on the English agent, Mr Dean. But his charm and insolent candour are disconcerting. When he says bluntly 'This is no place for a nunnery', it is as if he already knows their destiny ...
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Captivating tale of nuns battling their inner desires.

Black Narcissus is a gripping novel that explores the clash between spirituality and earthly desires. Set in the mystical Himalayas, the story follows a group of nuns who struggle to maintain their devotion in a place plagued by temptation. Rumer Godden's vivid storytelling and rich descriptions make this book an immersive and thought-provoking read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.