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Book SynopsisA gripping novel exploring the lives of three Carmaelite nuns seen through the eyes of an eccentric psychoanalyst in the early 1900's set across Paris, Africa and Spain.
Spain, 1920s. The lives of three Carmelite nuns intersect and develop through a period of intense experience. In their personal histories there is great contrast, from the artistic exuberance of Paris in 'La Belle Epoque' to slavery in Africa, but a past element is shared that has deeply affected each one.
William Rose adeptly guides the narrative through Africa, Spain and France in the early decades of the 20th century, as the characters reveal their histories and discover the destinies that await them.
This novel is a striking exploration of personal history aided by the spirited observations of an eccentric French psychoanalyst. It is also an emotive reflection upon the agony of maternal loss and betrayal, and upon love.
Table of ContentsPART ONE: CAMILLE
CHAPTER ONE
A dream of feathers
CHAPTER TWO
From an essay on J and his work
CHAPTER THREE
Camille and Sister Africa
CHAPTER FOUR
Camille in her cell
CHAPTER FIVE
From an essay on J and his work. Eros and Psyche
CHAPTER SIX
Camille with her Sisters
CHAPTER SEVEN
The Great Silence
PART TWO: SISTER AFRICA
CHAPTER EIGHT
Sister Africa's story
CHAPTER NINE
The spirit of the cheetah
PART THREE: ISSOIRE
CHAPTER TEN
From an essay on J and his work. A letter from the Prioress of Cordoba
CHAPTER ELEVEN
The journey to Issoire
CHAPTER TWELVE
From an essay on J and his work. J continues: Saint Teresa
PART FOUR: GENEVIÈVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Mother Geneviève's story
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
The young heiress
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
La Belle Époque
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
The ball
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Marriage
PART FIVE: PRINCESS MARIE BONAPARTE
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
From an essay on J and his work. An evening with Marie Bonaparte
CHAPTER NINETEEN
From an essay on J and his work. Continuing the evening with Marie Bonaparte
CHAPTER TWENTY
The sacrament of marriage
PART SIX: CAMILLE AT ISSOIRE
CHAPTER TWENTY ONE
A dreamless sleep
CHAPTER TWENTY TWO
From an essay on J and his work. The sleep of Psyche
CHAPTER TWENTY THREE
Camille and Geneviève
CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR
A letter from the Prioress of the Carmel, Cordoba, to the Prioress of Issoire
CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE
Awakening
PART SEVEN: THE THREE
CHAPTER TWENTY SIX
Sister Julia
CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN
From an essay on J and his work. J is missing
CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT
The gardener
CHAPTER TWENTY NINE
From an essay on J and his work. A letter from Issoire
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