Black Narcissus: A Novel
by Rumer Godden
In a remote Himalayan convent, a small group of nuns confronts faith, desire, and the haunting power of their surroundings.
About This Book
Black Narcissus explores the challenges faced by a group of Anglican nuns establishing a school and hospital in a former pleasure palace high in the Himalayas.
The story examines the tensions that arise when spiritual devotion meets the realities of human emotion and environment.
Through its atmospheric setting and nuanced character portrayals, the novel considers themes of isolation, longing, and the limits of idealism.
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