Overview
By the bestselling author of Chocolat, international multi-million copy seller Joanne Harris, comes a passionate story of love, nuns and witches, set in 17th-century France. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Fiona Valpy, Maggie O''Farrell and Rachel Joyce.
''Truly sensational... This is a wonderful novel. It draws you in from the very first page'' -- SUNDAY EXPRESS
''Hugely enjoyable... Both consoling and wise'' -- New Statesman
''With this bold, inventive book, Harris confirms her position as one of Britain''s most popular novelists'' -- DAILY MAIL
''Stunned, but in a good way'' -- ***** Reader review
''Absorbing'' -- ***** Reader review
''Keeps you hooked from the start'' -- ***** Reader review
''Fabulous'' -- ***** Reader review
''A great page-turner'' -- ***** Reader review
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In seventeenth-century France against a backdrop of witch trials, regicide and religious frenzy, Juliette, one-time actress and rope-dancer, seeks refuge with her young daughter in a remote abbey and reinvents herself as Soeur Auguste.
Until a new Abbess is appointed, bringing with her a ghost from Juliette''s past - a man she has every reason to fear.
- | Author: Joanne Harris
- | Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2004
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9780552770019
- | ISBN-10: 0552770019
