Synopsis
Una Gwithiam is summoned suddenly with her younger sister Hal, from their English boarding school, to join her father, the diplomat Sir Edward, in New Delhi. Why? No reason is given but soon the secret becomes painfully evident. The author also wrote "Black Narcissus" and "A House with Four Rooms".
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One of the finest English novelists. (Orville Prescott)
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A youthful romance highlights the cultural differences for a young British woman in India.
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The Peacock Spring
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Random House Publishing Group, 1977
ISBN 10: 0449231054
ISBN 13: 9780449231050
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THE PEACOCK SPRING
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. Cover and spine are good with only mild shelf/rub wear. No dog-eared corners. Solid Binding. All pages intact and legible. Clean. No store stamps. --- --- 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. Bored and lonely, Una starts to spend time with Ravi, the gardener's young assistant. . .See photos for additional content. . . Seller Inventory # 35895
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The Peacock Spring
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Fawcett, USA, 1975
ISBN 10: 0449231054
ISBN 13: 9780449231050
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