Impossible Saints
by Michèle Roberts
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The forbidden pleasures and pains of love between father and daughter are unfolded here with the life and death of Saint Josephine. Is she holy woman or whore? Lowly nun or miracle worker? Woven through her story are the tales of other female saints; all women who didn't know their place.Tags
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Poet and novelist Michele Roberts was born in Hertfordshire, England and graduated from Oxford University. She has written two volumes of poetry (The Mirror of the Mother and Psyche and the Hurricane), a collection of short stories (During Mother's Absence) and several novels (including Daughters of the House, winner of the W. H. Smith Literary show more Award). (Bowker Author Biography) Half English & half French, Michele Roberts divides her time between London & Mayenne, France. She is the author of eleven highly acclaimed novels, including "Fair Exchange" & "Daughters of the House", which won the WH Smith Literary Award & was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. (Publisher Provided) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1997
- Dedication
- For Reg Roberts
- First words
- The golden house was where the bones were kept.
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- English
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- Paper, Ebook
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- 6
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