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Behind the gates of Temple Alice, the aristocratic Anglo-Irish St Charles family sinks into a state of decaying grace. To Aroon St Charles, the large and unlovely daughter of the house, the fierce forces of sex, money, jealousy, and love seem locked out by the ritual patterns of good behavior.... read more
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Series & Lists edit
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Molly Keane (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
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Publication Date: 1981
ISBN: 0394518187
Page Count: 245
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1981
ISBN: 0394518187
Page Count: 245
Awards edit
- Man Booker Prize (Finalist, 1981, Shortlisted)
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- Dewey: 823.912
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