Apostles of Light

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.

About the author

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