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Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

by Rumer Godden ...

Illustrated by Sarah Gibb ...

A beautifully illustrated cover edition of Rumer Godden's classic story about friendship and family, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower.When little Nona is sent from her sunny home in India to live with her relatives in chilly England, she is miserable. Then a box arrives for her in the post and inside, wrapped up in tissue paper, are two little Japanese dolls. A slip of paper says their names are ... Read more

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A beautifully illustrated cover edition of Rumer Godden's classic story about friendship and family, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower.When little Nona is sent from her sunny home in India to live with her relatives in chilly England, she is miserable. Then a box arrives for her in the post and inside, wrapped up in tissue paper, are two little Japanese dolls. A slip of paper says their names are
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In this House of Brede

A Virago Modern Classic

by Rumer Godden ...

Series Book 163 - Virago Modern Classics
INTRODUCED BY LAUREN GROFF'Rumer Godden's novels have a timeless shimmer' GUARDIAN'One hundred years after her birth, Rumer Godden's novels still pulse with life' MATTHEW DENNISON, TELEGRAPH'Her craftsmanship is always sure' NEW YORK TIMES'The motto was Pax but the word was set in a circle of thorns. Peace, but what a strange peace, made of unremitting toil and effort . . .'Bruised by tragedy, ... Read more

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INTRODUCED BY LAUREN GROFF'Rumer Godden's novels have a timeless shimmer' GUARDIAN'One hundred years after her birth, Rumer Godden's novels still pulse with life' MATTHEW DENNISON, TELEGRAPH'Her craftsmanship is always sure' NEW YORK TIMES'The motto was Pax but the word was set in a circle of thorns. Peace, but what a strange peace, made of unremitting toil and effort . . .'Bruised by tragedy,
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Black Narcissus

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Series Book 158 - Virago Modern Classics
Rumer Godden's stunning classic novel of devotion, faith and madness'You have to be very strong to live close to God or a mountain, or you'll turn a little mad . . .'High in the Himalayas, the mountaintop palace shines like a jewel. Built for the General's harem, laughter and music once floated out over the gorge. Now it sits abandoned, windswept and haunting - until Sister Clodagh and her group ... Read more

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Rumer Godden's stunning classic novel of devotion, faith and madness'You have to be very strong to live close to God or a mountain, or you'll turn a little mad . . .'High in the Himalayas, the mountaintop palace shines like a jewel. Built for the General's harem, laughter and music once floated out over the gorge. Now it sits abandoned, windswept and haunting - until Sister Clodagh and her group
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Little Plum

by Rumer Godden ...

Illustrated by Sarah Gibb ...

When Gem moves into The House Next Door, Nona and Belinda think she's stuck up and vow to have nothing to do with her. But the beautiful Japanese doll in her window soon attracts their attention. They name her Little Plum because of the plum blossom decorating her clothes - but unlike Nona's Japanese dolls, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower, Little Plum seems sad, unloved and uncared for. Will the ... Read more

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When Gem moves into The House Next Door, Nona and Belinda think she's stuck up and vow to have nothing to do with her. But the beautiful Japanese doll in her window soon attracts their attention. They name her Little Plum because of the plum blossom decorating her clothes - but unlike Nona's Japanese dolls, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower, Little Plum seems sad, unloved and uncared for. Will the
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The Story of Holly and Ivy

by Rumer Godden ...

Illustrated by Christian Birmingham ...

It is Christmas Eve and, for the toys in Mr Blossom's shop, it is their last chance to be sold. Holly, a small doll dressed especially for Christmas, wishes hard for her own special child. But the day ends and Holly is left in the window.On Christmas morning a little lost orphan girl finds herself outside the toyshop. Ivy has never had a doll to love, but when she sees Holly, she knows at once ... Read more

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It is Christmas Eve and, for the toys in Mr Blossom's shop, it is their last chance to be sold. Holly, a small doll dressed especially for Christmas, wishes hard for her own special child. But the day ends and Holly is left in the window.On Christmas morning a little lost orphan girl finds herself outside the toyshop. Ivy has never had a doll to love, but when she sees Holly, she knows at once
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Five for Sorrow Ten for Joy

A Virago Modern Classic

by Rumer Godden ...

Series Book 162 - Virago Modern Classics
BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK NARCISSUS AND THE RIVER'One of our best and most captivating novelists' PHILIP HENSHER'Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy is about growth, choice, struggle, and the freedom of the soul' JOAN CHITTISTER'[Godden's] distinctive, poised and unsentimental books have never lost a shred of their almost hypnotic appeal' ROSIE THOMAS, GUARDIAN<... ... Read more

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BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK NARCISSUS AND THE RIVER'One of our best and most captivating novelists' PHILIP HENSHER'Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy is about growth, choice, struggle, and the freedom of the soul' JOAN CHITTISTER'[Godden's] distinctive, poised and unsentimental books have never lost a shred of their almost hypnotic appeal' ROSIE THOMAS, GUARDIAN<...
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The Greengage Summer

The Haunting, Beautiful Coming-of-Age Novel from the Author of Black Narcissus

by Rumer Godden ...

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**A tense, evocative, portrait of love and deceit set during one long hot summer in France, The Greengage Summer is a hauntingly beautiful coming-of-age story by from Rumer Godden, the author of Black Narcissus, a major BBC drama series and classic film.‘Rumer Godden’s novels pulse with life’ – Daily Telegraph**When their mother is suddenly taken ill on holiday, five siblings are left to fend for ... Read more

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**A tense, evocative, portrait of love and deceit set during one long hot summer in France, The Greengage Summer is a hauntingly beautiful coming-of-age story by from Rumer Godden, the author of Black Narcissus, a major BBC drama series and classic film.‘Rumer Godden’s novels pulse with life’ – Daily Telegraph**When their mother is suddenly taken ill on holiday, five siblings are left to fend for
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The Fairy Doll

by Rumer Godden ...

Illustrated by Gary Blythe ...

Elizabeth is enchanted by the beautiful fairy doll that sits at the top of the Christmas tree wearing a sparkly beaded dress and delicate silver shoes.Little Elizabeth could never be so perfect - she is always getting into trouble. Then Great-Grandma gives Fairy Doll to Elizabeth - and suddenly everything starts going right instead of wrong.Could Fairy Doll be magical?First published in 1956, The ... Read more

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Elizabeth is enchanted by the beautiful fairy doll that sits at the top of the Christmas tree wearing a sparkly beaded dress and delicate silver shoes.Little Elizabeth could never be so perfect - she is always getting into trouble. Then Great-Grandma gives Fairy Doll to Elizabeth - and suddenly everything starts going right instead of wrong.Could Fairy Doll be magical?First published in 1956, The
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An Episode of Sparrows

A Virago Modern Classic

by Rumer Godden ...

Series Book 157 - Virago Modern Classics
By the author of Black Narcissus and The River'A masterpiece of construction and utterly realistically convincing' JACQUELINE WILSON'Godden's rich understanding of human nature, her humor and her beautiful prose inevitably leave one aglow' CHICAGO TRIBUNE'Godden here tries her deft writing hand at landscaping a child's heart' TIME***Someone has been digging up the private garden in the Square. ... Read more

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By the author of Black Narcissus and The River'A masterpiece of construction and utterly realistically convincing' JACQUELINE WILSON'Godden's rich understanding of human nature, her humor and her beautiful prose inevitably leave one aglow' CHICAGO TRIBUNE'Godden here tries her deft writing hand at landscaping a child's heart' TIME***Someone has been digging up the private garden in the Square.
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The Peacock Spring

The classic historical novel from the acclaimed author of Black Narcissus

by Rumer Godden ...

The Peacock Spring is a beautiful and heartbreaking novel of loss of innocence and coming-of-age from Rumer Godden, the acclaimed author of Black Narcissus and The Greengage Summer.At fifteen and twelve, the daughters of diplomat have already seen more of the world than most girls of their age. But when Una and her younger sister, Halcyon, are summoned from their English boarding school to join ... Read more

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The Peacock Spring is a beautiful and heartbreaking novel of loss of innocence and coming-of-age from Rumer Godden, the acclaimed author of Black Narcissus and The Greengage Summer.At fifteen and twelve, the daughters of diplomat have already seen more of the world than most girls of their age. But when Una and her younger sister, Halcyon, are summoned from their English boarding school to join
... Read more
The Dark Horse

A Virago Modern Classic

by Rumer Godden ...

Series Book 167 - Virago Modern Classics
By the author of Black Narcissus and The River'[Godden's] distinctive, poised and unsentimental books have never lost a shred of their almost hypnotic appeal' ROSIE THOMAS, GUARDIAN'One of our best and most captivating novelists' PHILIP HENSHER'[Godden has] a genius for storytelling' EVENING STANDARD'All horses can walk - some badly, some well, but to ... ... Read more

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By the author of Black Narcissus and The River'[Godden's] distinctive, poised and unsentimental books have never lost a shred of their almost hypnotic appeal' ROSIE THOMAS, GUARDIAN'One of our best and most captivating novelists' PHILIP HENSHER'[Godden has] a genius for storytelling' EVENING STANDARD'All horses can walk - some badly, some well, but to ...
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The Dolls' House

by Rumer Godden ...

Illustrated by Jane Ray ...

Tottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family is owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and they are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the ... Read more

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Tottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family is owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and they are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the
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