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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.
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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.
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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
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- PublisherDutton Adult
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0525946578
- ISBN 13 9780525946571
- BindingHardcover
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