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1956
THE SEVEN ISLANDS
Jon Godden
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THE SEVEN ISLANDS

by Jon Godden

Alfred A. Knopf · 1956

Peak rank

#13

Weeks on list

1

Chart History

#1510151956

1 week on the Hardcover Fiction list, peaking at #13

This is a beautiful and grave little tale; the scene and soul is India, the India of the river Ganges with its placid flowing life which goes on much the same today as it has always done. Only a few people come and go in boats about their business until a rich man and his band of followers arrive to found a temple; the story is the impact of their wealth and good intentions on the peace of this ancient and sacred place.

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Published
1956
Pages
184
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Categories
English fiction

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