The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge Mary Lindsay is a born and bred Londoner who has enjoyed her city life. But fleeting memories of a childhood visit to her fathers elderly cousin out in the country are revived with the news that the woman has willed her home, the Laurels, to Mary. She makes an uncharacteristically sudden and life-changing decision to leave London for the country. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Mary Lindsay is a born and bred Londoner who has enjoyed her city life-a prestigious job, and friends with whom she takes in the city pleasures of theatre, art and music. But fleeting memories of a childhood visit to her fathers elderly cousin out in the country are revived with the news that the woman has willed her home, the Laurels, to Mary. She makes an uncharacteristically sudden and life-changing decision to leave London for the country. The gradual unfolding of her understanding of herself, of the now-deceased woman who has bequeathed her home to Mary, and of the people of Appleshaw, all weave together in a most memorable story of loves redemptive power. Author Biography Elizabeth Goudge was a British novelist (1900-1984) born into the home of an Anglican priest and theologian. She wrote childrens books as well as novels--her "Green Dolphin Street" was made into an Academy-Award winning film. In style and themes she parallels English writers such as the creator of the Miss Read series as well mirroring the spiritual depth found in George MacDonalds Victorian novels. She won the Carnegie Award in 1947 for "The Little White Horse," which is J. K. Rowlings favorite childrens book. Details ISBN1598568418 ISBN-10 1598568418 ISBN-13 9781598568417 Media Book Short Title SCENT OF WATER Language English DEWEY 823.914 Imprint Hendrickson Publishers Inc Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States Format Paperback AU Release Date 2011-10-01 NZ Release Date 2011-10-01 US Release Date 2011-10-01 UK Release Date 2011-10-01 Author Elizabeth Goudge Pages 320 Publisher Hendrickson Publishers Inc Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-10-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44704004;

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