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Black Narcissus, a mesmerizing novel by the acclaimed author Rumer Godden, is back in the spotlight with an enthralling BBC drama featuring Gemma Arterton and the late Diana Rigg. This literary masterpiece invites readers to the stunning yet eerie heights of the Himalayas, where an abandoned mountaintop palace, once a haven for the General's harem, transforms into the Convent of St Faith.
As the devoted Sisters of Mary attempt to establish a school and hospital in this remote location, they encounter an inspiring yet challenging journey. The echoes of laughter and joy quickly fade, replaced by an unsettling desolation that stirs deep-seated passions. Godden’s engaging narrative masterfully intertwines themes of faith, desire, and the human spirit, ensuring that readers are absorbed from the very first page.
Key features of Black Narcissus include:
Readers have praised Black Narcissus as a "remarkable and beautiful book" (Daily Telegraph) and noted that it is "a story that lingers long after the last page" (Amanda Coe). Immerse yourself in this gripping tale that challenges the boundaries of faith and isolation, and discover the haunting beauty within its pages.
ISBN: | 9780349014043 |
Author: | Rumer Godden |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Dimensions: | 133 x 205 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 11 December, 2020 |
Pagination: | 272 pages |
Weight: | 392g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’