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The Sandcastle

by Iris Murdoch

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Publisher Comments:

The quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster.

Review:

"Of the novelists who have made their bow since the War, she seems to me to be the most remarkable." Raymond Mortimer

Synopsis:

A sparklingly profound novel about the conflict between love and loyalty

The quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster. Mor, hoping to enter politics, becomes aware of new desires. A complex battle develops, involving love, guilt, magic, art, and political ambition. Mors teenage children and their mother fight discreetly and ruthlessly against the invader. The Head, himself disenchanted, advises Mor to seize the girl and run. The final decision rests with Rain. Can a “great love” be purchased at too high a price?

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About the Author

Iris Murdoch, award-winning author of 26 novels and several works of philosophy, drama, and poetry, is a Dame of the Order of the British Empire and a former Fellow of St. Anne's College, Oxford, England.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780140014747

Author:

Murdoch, Iris

Publisher:

Penguin Books

Location:

Harmondsworth

Subject:

General

Subject:

Fiction

Subject:

Literary

Subject:

Literature-A to Z

Copyright:

c195

Edition Description:

Paperback / softback

Series Volume:

v. 10

Publication Date:

19780331

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

320

Dimensions:

7.79x5.11x.74 in. .58 lbs.

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 320 pages Penguin Books - 2012-01-21 English 9780140014747 Reviews:

"Review" by Raymond Mortimer, "Of the novelists who have made their bow since the War, she seems to me to be the most remarkable."

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

A sparklingly profound novel about the conflict between love and loyalty

The quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster. Mor, hoping to enter politics, becomes aware of new desires. A complex battle develops, involving love, guilt, magic, art, and political ambition. Mors teenage children and their mother fight discreetly and ruthlessly against the invader. The Head, himself disenchanted, advises Mor to seize the girl and run. The final decision rests with Rain. Can a “great love” be purchased at too high a price?