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
Rumer Godden's Featured Books
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 River
A deep and delightful book
by CaroleT, Jan 11, 2016
It annoys me that so many of Rumer Goddens novels are described as books for children or teenagers. This depiction of life IS from the point of view of a white child living on the banks of a river in ... 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
