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Book SynopsisAbout the months leading up to Evie's death, indeed, about the aftermath, I made a solemn vow to keep silent, and I like to think I take promises seriously. Despite what happened to Evie, I still think of those months I spent in the company of her and Richard, Ivo, Charlie and Piers as fondly as I remember anything. That we swore an oath to silence is not, necessarily, a sign of guilt. You should remember that we are the kind of people who take oaths seriously and we had more things binding us together than mere promises.'~Littlemore College is in a picturesque village just outside Oxford. Its calm surroundings have seen generations of aspirant priests pray and train. As far as the outside world is concerned, human passions are restrained by devotion to a higher calling.But this is the 1990s and women are training for the priesthood for the very first time. Passions are running high and at Littlemore College's enclosed and febrile heart, a small group of brilliant young ordinands, the
Trade Review‘A fine fictional debut from an exceptionally gifted writer.’ -- Rowan Williams
‘The Gospel of Eve is insightful and revealing, it’s also, at times good old fashioned, slightly mischievous fun.’ -- Rev Kate Bottley
‘Donna Tartt’s The Secret History meets A.N. Wilson’s Unguarded Hours in Rachel Mann’s intoxicating first novel.’ -- Michael Arditti
