The Peacock Spring: The classic historical novel from the acclaimed author of Black Narcissus - Softcover

Godden, Rumer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0330397389 ISBN 13: 9780330397384

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books, 2004

Synopsis

Una is 15 when her father summons her and her sister Hal to start a new life in India. When she discovers that their beautiful governess Alix is actually his mistress, she is furious. Alix isn't qualified to teach Una at the level she needs to ensure a university place, but her father suddenly seems to think that his daughter's education doesn't really matter. Bored and lonely, Una starts to spend time with Ravi, the gardener's young assistant. He's a high-born Brahmin - a poet cast out by his family, a political activist hiding from trouble. He's also incredibly attractive. While her father is completely blind to Alix's neglect of Una and Hal, Una embarks on her first sexual relationship - one which breaks all the rules. Life is about to teach Una a lot of lessons - about race, about romance, about adults and about trust.

About this title

Review:

One of the finest English novelists. (Orville Prescott)

Book Description:

A youthful romance highlights the cultural differences for a young British woman in India.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0330397389
• ISBN 13: 9780330397384
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336