Secret Scripture, The by Sebastian Barry - 2008

gift able very nice large copy printed in England – cover glossy – pages just slightly tanned on edges –fifth printing– printed bound in UK and export edition – 2008–cover photograph Johnny Ring cover design Gavin Morris at FarborNearing her one-hundredth birthday, and facing the closure of the mental institution where she's spent most her adulthood, Roseanne relates her astonishing life to psychiatrist Dr Grene. Told through their respective journals, the story that emerges is at once shocking and deeply beautiful. Exquisitely written, it is the story of a life blighted by terrible mistreatment and ignorance, and yet marked still by love, passion and hope.Barry's touching novel turned plenty of heads upon its release, as an elderly mental patient documents her life and times in County Sligo, Ireland, while her doctor uncovers a remarkably different story of her existence. --At least you know what you're getting into Expedited Shipping available I have a good description and pictures, however books can be an expensive purchase, how does one sell expensive books without pictures & ensure happiness ,no buyers remorse.I actually hand enter & research every book listed, no scanner no generic catch phrase description..Ruth Reaser..LAX Vespa shipped through United States Post to fulfill your order, Los Angeles I carefully pack your book,hop on my Vespa visit the PO to have it placed in our mail system.. your books wrapped,not co-mingled,you get the copy you were viewing.UK printing – The Secret Scripture: A Novel Author Sebastian Barry- Publisher Farber and Farber 2008- -0670019402, 9780670019403 Length 300 pages Subjects- Fiction / Historical / Literary inv Secret Scripture BMK 25 2768