A Book of Common PrayerWriting with the telegraphic swiftness and microscopic sensitivity that have made her one of our most distinguished journalists, Joan Didion creates a shimmering novel of innocence and evil. A Book of Common Prayer is the story of two American women in the derelict Central American nation of Boca Grande. Grace Strasser-Mendana controls much of the country's wealth and knows virtually all of its secrets; Charlotte Douglas knows far too little. "Immaculate of history, innocent of politics," she has come to Boca Grande vaguely and vainly hoping to be reunited with her fugitive daughter. As imagined by Didion, her fate is at once utterly particular and fearfully emblematic of an age of conscienceless authority and unfathomable violence. |
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Page 94
... Leonard just told you . " " That surprises you , does it . " Warren rattled the ice in his glass . " You surprise easier than you used to . I suppose this creature is a client of Leonard's . " " As a matter of fact he is . " " Leonard's ...
... Leonard just told you . " " That surprises you , does it . " Warren rattled the ice in his glass . " You surprise easier than you used to . I suppose this creature is a client of Leonard's . " " As a matter of fact he is . " " Leonard's ...
Page 95
... Leonard looked at Charlotte and shook his head slightly . Charlotte picked up a cigarette and lit it . " No wonder your daughter left home , ” Warren said . The red rose Warren had given ... Leonard , " Leonard said . " Pardon ? 195.
... Leonard looked at Charlotte and shook his head slightly . Charlotte picked up a cigarette and lit it . " No wonder your daughter left home , ” Warren said . The red rose Warren had given ... Leonard , " Leonard said . " Pardon ? 195.
Page 109
... Leonard returned from Chicago and asked Charlotte not to mail the letter . " I just remembered I never told Warren I was leav- ing him , " Charlotte said to Leonard . " He's had fifteen years , I guess he's figured it out , " Leonard ...
... Leonard returned from Chicago and asked Charlotte not to mail the letter . " I just remembered I never told Warren I was leav- ing him , " Charlotte said to Leonard . " He's had fifteen years , I guess he's figured it out , " Leonard ...
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