The Dark Horse : A Virago Modern Classic by Rumer Godden 9780349017594

The Dark Horse : A Virago Modern Classic

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From the acclaimed author of 'Black Narcissus' and 'The River' comes a captivating...
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From the acclaimed author of 'Black Narcissus' and 'The River' comes a captivating tale that has stood the test of time. Rumer Godden's 'The Dark Horse' continues to enthral readers with its mesmerising narrative and unforgettable characters.

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Calcutta, this gripping story revolves around a magnificent racehorse that brings together an unlikely group of individuals. John Quillan, a skilled trainer shunned for his unconventional marriage; Mr Leventine, the astute new owner of Dark Invader; Ted Mullins, a groom with a tarnished past; and Mother Morag, the sagacious head of a convent serving the city's underprivileged.

Dark Invader, a horse of unparalleled grace and beauty, arrives in India after a disappointing debut season elsewhere. Under the tender care of his new handlers, the stallion blossoms into a formidable contender for the prestigious Viceroy Cup. However, mere days before the race, Dark Invader vanishes without a trace.

As hope dwindles, it falls to Mother Morag's keen intellect and gentle wisdom to unravel the mystery and potentially save the day. This enthralling tale of redemption, second chances, and the unifying power of a remarkable animal will keep you spellbound until the very last page.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780349017594
Book Author: Rumer Godden
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
Book Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Book Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 15 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-02-13
Book Pagination: 208 pages
Book Weight: 168g

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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.’

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