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My book club picked this and everyone had something to say about it. I will be looking for the author's other work.
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The Rose and the Yew Tree
by Agatha Christie
4.0 · 1 reviews · 4 copies sold
Ebook specifications
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- 0.3 MB
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- 5/14/2013
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- EPUB
Book synopsis
When a mysterious and plain-looking woman named Catherine Yougoubian forces her way into the life of the crippled Hugh Norreys, she brings a message from a dying man he once loathed. The patient is John Gabriel, a former MP and war hero known for his vulgarity and opportunism, yet Catherine claims he is the legendary, saintly 'Father Clement.' As Hugh travels to the deathbed, he is forced to confront the dark history of St Loo Castle and the shared love for a woman named Isabella that tied these rivals together.
What you'll take away
- Explore the dual nature of man through the transformation of a rogue into a saintly legend.
- Uncover the complex social dynamics of post-war England and the fading privileged classes.
- Delve into a compelling narrative of long-held grudges and the redemptive power of memory.
- Witness a unique investigation of character where the 'hero' and 'villain' are the same man.
#psychological fiction
#post-war drama
#redemption
#romance
#british literature
About the author
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie, writing under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, stepped away from her signature detective fiction to explore deeper psychological and emotional themes. These novels delve into the complexities of human relationships, love, and the secrets individuals keep from themselves.
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