ISBN: 0783895305

First Winner of the Orange Prize for best novel in the English language written by a woman. "An electrifying and original talent, a writer whose style is characterized by a lyrical, drea… More...

First Winner of the Orange Prize for best novel in the English language written by a woman. "An electrifying and original talent, a writer whose style is characterized by a lyrical, dreamy intensity." - The Guardian Helen Dunmore's most celebrated work is a compelling turn-of-the-century tale of innocence corrupted by secrecy, and the grace of second chances. Catherine and her brother, Rob, do not know why they have been abandoned by their parents. In the house of their grandfather, they forge a passionate refuge for themselves while the world outside moves to the brink of war. Through decades of changing seasons, the two siblings mature within an enclosed world, surrounded by servants who guard the mysteries of their heritage. First Rob and then Catherine will dare to break through the wall that encircles their stifled lives . . . contemporary,domestic life,family saga,fiction,genre fiction,historical,historical fiction,humanities,literature,literature and fiction Historical Fiction, G. K. Hall & Company<

ISBN: 0783895305

The inaugural winner of England's prestigious Orange Prize, A Spell of Winter is a compelling turn-of-the-century tale of innocence corrupted by secrecy, and the grace of second chances. … More...

The inaugural winner of England's prestigious Orange Prize, A Spell of Winter is a compelling turn-of-the-century tale of innocence corrupted by secrecy, and the grace of second chances. Cathy and her brother, Rob, have forged a passionate refuge against the terror of loneliness and family secrets, but their sibling love becomes fraught with danger. As Catherine fights free of her dark present and haunting past, the spell of winter that has held her in its grasp begins to break. "Dunmore touches everything: skin, bone, frozen earth." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "[A] literary page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[A] modern Gothic." -- Library Journal contemporary,domestic life,family saga,fiction,genre fiction,historical,historical fiction,humanities,literature,literature and fiction Historical Fiction, Cengage Gale<

ISBN: 9780783895307

The inaugural winner of England's prestigious Orange Prize, A Spell of Winter is a compelling turn-of-the-century tale of innocence corrupted by secrecy, and the grace of second chances. … More...

The inaugural winner of England's prestigious Orange Prize, A Spell of Winter is a compelling turn-of-the-century tale of innocence corrupted by secrecy, and the grace of second chances. Cathy and her brother, Rob, have forged a passionate refuge against the terror of loneliness and family secrets, but their sibling love becomes fraught with danger. As Catherine fights free of her dark present and haunting past, the spell of winter that has held her in its grasp begins to break. "Dunmore touches everything: skin, bone, frozen earth." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "[A] literary page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[A] modern Gothic." -- Library Journal Media > Book, [PU: G. K. Hall]<

ISBN: 9780783895307

The inaugural winner of England's prestigious Orange Prize, A Spell of Winter is a compelling turn-of-the-century tale of innocence corrupted by secrecy, and the grace of second chances. … More...

The inaugural winner of England's prestigious Orange Prize, A Spell of Winter is a compelling turn-of-the-century tale of innocence corrupted by secrecy, and the grace of second chances. Cathy and her brother, Rob, have forged a passionate refuge against the terror of loneliness and family secrets, but their sibling love becomes fraught with danger. As Catherine fights free of her dark present and haunting past, the spell of winter that has held her in its grasp begins to break. "Dunmore touches everything: skin, bone, frozen earth." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "[A] literary page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[A] modern Gothic." -- Library Journal Media >, [PU: G. K. Hall]<

2001, ISBN: 9780783895307

G. K. Hall & Company, 2001-08-01. Paperback. Good/3. Covers show general wear. Pages clean with tight binding. X library book with usual markings., G. K. Hall & Company, 2001-08-01