The secret scripture
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Bellevue - Adult Fiction | Fiction Barry | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Penguin Books, 2009.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
300, 9 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes an excerpt from: The temporary gentleman.
General Note
"First published in Great Britain by Faber and Faber 2006. First published in the United States of America by Viking Penguin 2008"--Title page verso.
Description
As a young woman, Roseanne McNulty was one of the most beautiful and beguiling girls in County Sligo, Ireland. Now, as her hundredth year draws near, she is a patient at Roscommon Regional Mental Hospital, and she decides to record the events of her life. As Roseanne revisits her past, hiding the manuscript beneath the floorboards in her bedroom, she learns that Roscommon Hospital will be closed in a few months and that her caregiver, Dr. Grene, has been asked to evaluate the patients and decide if they can return to society. Roseanne is of particular interest to Dr. Grene, and as he researches her case he discovers a document written by a local priest that tells a very different story of Roseanne's life than what she recalls. As doctor and patient attempt to understand each other, they begin to uncover long-buried secrets about themselves.
Awards
Winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Barry, S. (2009). The secret scripture . Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barry, Sebastian, 1955-. 2009. The Secret Scripture. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barry, Sebastian, 1955-. The Secret Scripture Penguin Books, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Barry, Sebastian. The Secret Scripture Penguin Books, 2009.
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