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      The Land of Spices

      by Kate O'Brien
      Published
      Jan 1990
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      288
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      AN AWARD-WINNING AND REMARKABLE IRISH NOVELIST

      'This subtle and beautifully constructed novel deals with the conflict between human and divine love' SUNDAY TIMES

      'If novels can be music, this is a novel with perfect pitch' CLARE BOYLAN

      'A fuller appreciation of modern literature and a greater understanding of twentieth century Ireland' IRISH TIMES

      Mere Marie-Helene once turned her back on life, sealing up her heart in order to devote herself to God. Now the formidable Mother Superior of an Irish convent, she has, for some time, been experiencing grave doubts about her vocation. But when she meets Anna Murphy, the youngest-ever boarder, the little girl's solemn, poetic nature captivates her and she feels 'a storm break in her hollow heart'. Between them an unspoken allegiance is formed that will sustain each through the years as the Reverend Mother seeks to combat her growing spiritual aridity and as Anna develops the strength to resist the conventional demands of her background.

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      First Edition Jan 1990 Penguin ISBN13 9780140161977 ISBN10 014016197X
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      Jul 2006 Virago Press (UK) ISBN13 9781844083169 ISBN10 1844083160
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      Jan 2000 Random House ISBN13 9780860688266 ISBN10 0860688267
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      May 2016 Little, Brown ISBN13 9780349008806 ISBN10 0349008809
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      May 2016 Virago ISBN10 B01EFL9DU2
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