The Virgin's Knot - Hardcover

Payne, Holly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525946578 ISBN 13: 9780525946571

Publisher: Dutton Adult, 2002

Synopsis

Preparing dowries in the form of mystical healing rugs for young brides, celebrated virgin Turkish weaver Nurdane is driven to question the limitations of her faith and culture when she is forced to choose between her craft and her chance for a loving life. 17,500 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

Holly Payne is an award-winning filmmaker and triathlete who teaches screenwriting at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. The Virgin's Knot is her first novel.

From AudioFile:

Payne's first novel is intricate and lovingly crafted. Herdescriptions of village life in 1950s Turkey reveal a culture in whichpatriarchy is still the "natural" order. Rug weaver Nurdane's legshave been ravaged by childhood polio. It is in her hands that magiclies. Her magnificent rugs are believed to hold mysticalpowers. Villagers say they heal the sick, bring good fortune, orguarantee male children for those lucky enough to own one. Nurdanemust choose between her Allah-given gift and a life ofself-realization. Bernadette Quigley's narration is strained, hercharacterizations forced. The village men don't speak to one another,they growl, always angry or gruff. The women are either clichédcrones or too sweet to be believable. Although the reading isdisappointing, the story is compelling. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2002,Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Dutton Adult
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0525946578
• ISBN 13: 9780525946571
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 303