Rumer Godden
Rumer Godden was one of Britain's most distinguished authors with many justly famous and much-loved books for both adults and children to her credit, including Black Narcissus , The Greengage Summer and The Peacock Spring . She was awarded the OBE in 1993 and died in 1998, aged ninety.
Rumer Godden was one of Britain's most distinguished authors with many justly famous and much-loved books for both adults and children to her credit, including Black Narcissus , The Greengage Summer and The Peacock Spring . She was awarded the OBE in 1993 and died in 1998, aged ninety. See less
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Rumer Godden book reviews
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The Lady and the Unicorn: A Virago Modern Classic
Rather monotonous
Interesting info on the lives of Anglo-Indians during the Raj but otherwise again monotonous. "Hero" was a petulant spoiled brat and "heroine" was rather submissive and boring. Predictable ending. Read More
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The Kitchen Madonna
An Understated Classic
This was a childhood favorite of mine, and with very good reason: the author is first class.
Her tale of two London children attempting to make something special for their Eastern European ... Read More
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The Story of Holly and Ivy
A story about wishing
by Martha R, Jan 16, 2014
This story of an orphaned girl in search of her imagined grandmother is a good read aloud to young elementary-aged children. The story takes the listener into the world of talking toys and the value ... Read More
