Banned in 1936 in Ireland for its frank depiction of lesbianism, this extraordinary novel has been recently rediscovered by a new generation of readers. Yearning for something she cannot fully express, a young woman leaves Ireland for Spain, taking a job as a governess, and finds unexpected love. Ties in with the release of the film from Miramax, starring Polly Walker and Vincent Perez.
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Banned in 1936 in Ireland for its frank depiction of lesbianism, this extraordinary novel has been recently rediscovered by a new generation of readers. Yearning for something she cannot fully express, a young woman leaves Ireland for Spain, taking a job as a governess, and finds unexpected love. Ties in with the release of the film from Miramax, starring Polly Walker and Vincent Perez.
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Very Good. Book Octavo, softcover, light corner curl else near fine in orange and white pictorial wraps. Introduction-Mary Gordon Banned in Ireland when it was first published in 1936 this extraordinary novel is a powerful and romantic tale of lost innocence and illicit love, set in Spain as it faced civil war. Mary, a young Irish woman, goes there as a governess....345 pp. Made into movie.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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