A House Like a Lotus - Hardcover

L'Engle, Madeleine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374333858 ISBN 13: 9780374333850

Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1984

Synopsis

"Seventeen-year-old Polly can accept her dying patron's lesbianism until Max, overcome by pain and alcohol, attempts to seduce her. While on a working trip to Greece and Cyprus, previously arranged by Max, Polly learns what forgiveness and love really are. Polly is a remarkable heroine." --Children's Book Review Service

"Compelling." --Starred, Booklist

About this title

From the Publisher:

When sixteen-year-old Polly O'Keefe journeys to Athens, she feels confused and betrayed.

The past eight months at home were different from any other time in her life. She met the brilliant, wealthy Maximiliana Horne, who gave her encouragement and made her feel self-confident. Polly idolized Max, until she learned a starting truth that left her wounded and angry.

Now on a trip to Greece arranged by Max, Polly finds romance, danger, and unique friendships. But can she find a way to forgive Max and remember her as more than a painful memory?

About the Author:

MADELEINE L’ENGLE (1918-2007) was the author of more than forty books for readers of all ages, including the Newbery Medal winner A Wrinkle in Time, the Newbery Honor Book A Ring of Endless Light, and the first two books about Polly O’Keefe, The Arm of the Starfish and Dragons in the Waters. madeleinelengle.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0374333858
• ISBN 13: 9780374333850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 308