Cloistered : My Years as a Nun by Catherine Coldstream 9781529931518

Cloistered : My Years as a Nun

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`Evocative' Sarah Perry`Immersive' Katherine May`Profoundly moving' Mark HaddonDiscover Catherine Coldstream's compelling account of...
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`Evocative' Sarah Perry`Immersive' Katherine May`Profoundly moving' Mark HaddonDiscover Catherine Coldstream's compelling account of life as a nun in the 1990s, and the dramatic events which led to her flight from the monastery. After the shock of her father's death, and with the rest of her family scattered, Catherine was left grieving and alone at twenty-four. A search for meaning led her to the nuns of Akenside Priory. Here she found a tight-knit community of dedicated women and peace in an ancient way of life. But as she surrenders to her final vows, all is not as it seems behind the Priory's closed doors. Catherine comes to realise that divine authority is mediated through flawed and all-too-human channels. She is faced with a dilemma: should she protect the serenity she has found, or speak out?`Gripping. A rich memoir' Daily Telegraph`Absorbing and beautifully written' Financial Times

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781529931518
Book Author: Catherine Coldstream
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Vintage
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 24 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-06-03
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book Weight: 246g

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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.

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