The Battle of the Villa Fiorita

One of our best and most captivating novelists – Philip Hensher
[Godden has] a genius for storytelling * Evening Standard *
Her craftsmanship is always sure; her understanding of character is compassionate and profound; her prose is pure, delicate, and gently witty * New York Times *
All [Godden’s novels] have one important thing in common: They are beautifully and simply wrought by a woman of depth and sensitivity * Los Angeles Times *
Godden has never been out of print * Irish Times *
A beautiful and sensitive work of fiction … Rumer Godden’s unique quality as a creative writer is evidenced once again, along with her rare ability to fathom the intricacies of the child personality … There is only delight in the reading experience * Kirkus Reviews *
Descriptions of the Italian setting are gorgeous but the real strength is the childlike perspective * Daily Mail *

Rumer Godden (1907-1998) was the acclaimed author of over sixty works of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. Born in England, she and her siblings grew up in Narayanganj, India, and she later spent many years living in Kolkata and Kashmir. Several of her novels were made into films, including Black Narcissus, The Greengage Summer and The River, which was filmed by Jean Renoir. She was appointed OBE in 1993.

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