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Apostles of Light

English · Paperback / Softback

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The elderly couple in this fine novel, a retired schoolteacher and the doctor with whom she has had a lifelong, tender love affair, find that, almost by accident, they have forfeited control of their own lives. Trapped in a nursing home, they are the victims of the biblical "apostles of light," the deceitful do-gooders who profess righteousness. In subtle, elegant prose Ellen Douglas recounts a gripping story of their brave attempt to free themselves from a dreadful plight. They must confront both their corrupt and evil custodians and their well-meaning younger relatives who are tempted by greed, ambition, cowardice, and indifference.

"Apostles of Light" was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1973.

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Ellen Douglas (1921-2012) was author of numerous novels, short stories, essays, and other works. She was also recipient of the 2000 American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature.

Product details

Authors Ellen Douglas
Publisher University Press Of Mississippi
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 21.10.2011
 
EAN 9780878057382
ISBN 978-0-87805-738-2
No. of pages 324
Dimensions 140 mm x 216 mm x 19 mm
Weight 459 g
Series Banner Books
Subject Fiction > Narrative literature

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