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Stone Virgin Barry Unsworth

Stone Virgin By Barry Unsworth

Stone Virgin by Barry Unsworth


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Summary

As Simon Raikes immerses himself in the painstaking task of cleaning and repairing, he is inexorably drawn to the stories of violence and lust which have surrounded this stone virgin. A dangerous attraction develops between them and it appears inevitable that once again the stone virgin will bear witness to passion, betrayal and murder.

Stone Virgin Summary

Stone Virgin by Barry Unsworth

For five hundred years a statue of the Madonna has watched over Venice. Now, dulled by time and pollution, she is prepared for restoration. As Simon Raikes immerses himself in the painstaking task of cleaning and repairing, he is inexorably drawn to the stories of violence and lust which have surrounded this stone virgin.

Simon's investigations lead him to Chiara Litsov, the wife of a renowned sculptor. A dangerous attraction develops between them and it appears inevitable that once again the stone virgin will bear witness to passion, betrayal and murder.

Stone Virgin Reviews

A marvellous novel, beautifully written and compelling to read * Daily Telegraph *
A tour de force of informed, atmospheric writing ... an impressive, thought-provoking book * Sunday Times *
An enthralling exploration of time and of Venice and of the creative mind * New Yorker *
A remarkable novel ... a superlative evocation of a Venice of murky calli ... a master stylist * Spectator *

About Barry Unsworth

Barry Unsworth was born in 1930 in Durham. He was the author of many novels, including Pascali's Island, which was shortlisted for the 1980 Booker Prize; Stone Virgin (1985); Sacred Hunger, which was joint winner of the 1992 Booker Prize; Morality Play, which was shortlisted for the 1995 Booker Prize; Losing Nelson (1999); The Songs of the King (2002); The Ruby in Her Navel (2006); Land of Marvels (2009); and The Quality of Mercy (2011), which was shortlisted for The Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction. Barry Unsworth died in 2012.

Additional information

GOR004841771
9780099558545
0099558548
Stone Virgin by Barry Unsworth
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cornerstone
2012-09-06
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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