I was slightly disappointed as expected something a big stronger from this author, though i did enjoy readying the book. Jul 11, 2010 havent read the peacock spring yet that is next in line as i feel i am on a bit of a godden roll but i have just finished the river and am quite taken aback by it. But through the pain of the months to come, the poetry and logic of india do not leave una untouched. Two english sisters, una and hal, are abruptly summoned to new delhi by their diplomat father. Rumer godden, best known to me for 1969s in this house of brede, wrote 26 novels over 60 years. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. A novel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Peacock spring, the by rumer godden hardcover 1975 from. The title, five for sorrow, ten for joy is a reference to the rosary. And it begins with the feather, a promise of something genuine and precious.
Based in part on rumer goddens personal experiences and informed by her love of the indian continent, where she spent the better part of her early life, the peacock spring is a beautiful and heartbreaking novel of loss of innocence and comingofage from the acclaimed author of black narcissus and the river. Rumer godden was one of the uks most distinguished authors. Books by rumer godden authors like rumer godden what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Author rumer goddens complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. One of my favourite books when i was growing up was. The peacock spring by rumer godden 9781447211006 dymocks. The prolific british author deserves a place on your bookshelf. A few of her works were cowritten with her older sister. The peacock spring is the riveting and sensuous story of a young girl who goes to live with her father, an english diplomat, in new delhi. Having lived half of her long and prolific life in the indian subcontinent, many of her books concern the angloindian experience this one traces the complexities of that relationship in the postcolonial years i think late 60searly 70s in this case. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Having lived half of her long and prolific life in the indian subcontinent, many of her books concern the angloindian experience this one traces the complexities of that relationship in the postcolonial years i think late 60searly 70s in this. Margaret rumer godden obe 10 december 1907 8 november 1998 was an english author of more than 60 fiction and nonfiction books written under the name of rumer godden.
She was born december 10, 1907 in sussex, england and grew up with her three sisters in narayananj, which was then part of colonial india. Jan 01, 1975 rumer godden, best known to me for 1969s in this house of brede, wrote 26 novels over 60 years. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In miss godden s contemporary bougainvillaeascented india, the british and indian upper castes dreamily enact their passions.
A few of her works were cowritten with her older sister, novelist jon godden, including two under the indian sun, a memoir of the goddens childhood in a region of india now part of bangladesh. British author rumer godden 19071998 is a writer i am growing to admire immensely. Having spent her formative years in colonial india, british novelist rumer godden would continue to return to that setting for inspiration throughout her careerfrom her best known work about five nuns in a himalayan convent, black narcissus, to her final novel, cromartie vs. She was awarded an obe in 1993 and died in 1998, aged. Rumer godden, an author who evoked her childhood in colonial. Buy the peacock spring by rumer godden from waterstones today. She is the superb author of dozens of wonderful books for both adults and children. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The peacock spring by rumer godden book cover, description, publication history. As una and her younger sister hal are abruptly summoned from their british boarding school to their fathers side in india, they fear that his loneliness has overwhelmed him.
In the peacock spring rumer godden evokes the magic of an india she knows so well. The british author was born in sussex in 1907, but grew up in what is now known as bangladesh. This edition has a short preface by the author explaining how this novel came to be written. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Havent read the peacock spring yet that is next in line as i feel i am on a bit of a godden roll but i have just finished the river and am quite taken aback by it. Books by rumer godden author of in this house of brede. The peacock spring by rumer godden fantastic fiction. The peacock spring, by rumer godden 1975 miss darcys library. See all books authored by rumer godden, including the story of holly and ivy, and in this house of brede, and more on.
The nook book ebook of the the india novels volume two. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. And there wasnt enough of my favorite character, a friend of ravis called hem, who has integrity. Rumer godden a novel about two english school girls, who are summoned from england to new delhi by their. Not a usual marker, but a feather, a tip feather from a peacock. Buy rumer godden ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. And in the preface she explains how this perennially popular novel came to be written. Buy the peacock spring audio cassette main market by godden, rumer, hall, jennifer isbn. Another of rumer goddens many, many gifts as a writer is to write characters who have integrity and are not boring, both at the same time. Rumer godden born margaret rumer godden authored more than 60 books in her lifetime. A novel and millions of other books are available for. The first of godden s books to be adapted for the screen in the 1947 film classic film of the same name starring deborah kerr.
Diplomat sir edward gwithiam lives in raj splendor in his post. Rumer godden, prolific british author and writer of childrens books. Sep 18, 2011 and there wasnt enough of my favorite character, a friend of ravis called hem, who has integrity. Following world war ii, a british widow joins a benedictine monastery in this poignant new york times bestseller from th. Buy the peacock spring by rumer godden, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore.
She was appointed an officer of the order of the british empire obe in 1993. Quotes by rumer godden, author and spiritual seeker. Margaret rumer godden obe was an english author of more than 60 fiction and nonfiction. Nine of her works have been made into films, most notably black narcissus in 1947. The peacock spring ebook by rumer godden rakuten kobo. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The greengage summer is rumer goddens tense, evocative portrait of love and deceit in the champagne country of the marne which became a memorable film starring kenneth more and susannah york. Margaret rumer godden, obe, was an english author of over 60 books, under the name of rumer godden. Buy the peacock spring new editcover by godden, rumer isbn. The author of this fascinating story is rumer godden.
The peacock spring by rumer godden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Una and her sunny twelveyearold sister hal for halcyon. The first of goddens books to be adapted for the screen in the 1947 film classic film of the same name starring deborah kerr and flora robson, directed by michael powell and emeric pressburger. Her childrens novel the diddakoi won the whitbread childrens book award in 1972. The story of the englishman corrupted and deepened by contact with an older, subtler culture used to be set in italy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the peacock spring. Download and enjoy your favorite rumer godden audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. Rumer godden rumer godden used books, rare books and new books. Mar 11, 20 the peacock spring is the riveting and sensuous story of a young girl who goes to live with her father, an english diplomat, in new delhi. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards. In miss goddens contemporary bougainvillaeascented india, the british and indian upper castes dreamily enact their passions. Discount prices on books by rumer godden, including titles like the old woman who lived in a vinegar bottle traditional scottish tales.
Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell. The rosary, is a catholic tradition where the different prayers reflect on the life of jesus. Rumer godden books list of books by author rumer godden. But the peacock spring wont necessarily prove it to you.
Rumer godden 19071998 was the author of more than sixty works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and childrens literature, and. Black narcissus was released in 1947 as a film starring deborah kerr, becoming the first of nine adaptations of rumer goddens novels for the movies or television. The peacock spring by rumer godden is a beautifully written, fully characterized comingofage story that brought tears to my eyes. This seller has earned a 5 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Five for sorrow, ten for joy by rumer godden librarything. Rumer godden died on 8 november 1998 at the age of 90 after a series of strokes. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Such a short book but so beautiful and so true she was superb at getting into childrens minds and harriet is a wonderfully written character. Five for sorrow, ten for joy is another beautifully written novel of the religious experience by rumer godden. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
Read in this house of brede a novel by rumer godden available from rakuten kobo. In her seventies, she retired to moniaive in dumfriesshire. She visited india once more, in 1994, returning to kashmir for the filming of a bbc bookmark documentary about her life and books. Rumer godden project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Rumer godden was one of britains most distinguished authors with many justly famous and muchloved books for both adults and children to her credit, including black narcissus, the greengage summer and the peacock spring. Peacock spring, the by rumer godden hardcover 1975. Most notable is her novel black narcissus, which was adapted into a 1947 film starring deborah kerr. British novelist rumer godden would continue to return to that setting for inspiration. Una gwithiam is a very intelligent teenager who did not want to leave her boarding school in england because she is facing a tough academic year, and knew that she needed to be at a good school.