Miss Garnet's Angel
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
5 journalers for this copy...
From a garage sale this morning.
Miss Garnet's Angel is a voyage of discovery; a novel about Venice but also the rich story of the explosive possibilities of change in all of us at any time. Julia Garnet is a teacher. Just retired, she is left a legacy which she uses by leaving her orderly life and going to live -- in winter -- in an apartment in Venice. Its beauty, its secret corners and treasures, and its people overwhelm a lifetime of reserve and caution. Above all, she's touched by the all-prevalent spirit of the Angel, Raphael. The ancient tale of Tobias, who travels to Media unaware he is accompanied by the Archangel Raphael, unfolds alongside Julia Garnet's contemporary journey. The two stories interweave with parents and landladies, restorers and priests, American tourists and ancient travellers abounding.
I am sure I made a journal entry for this when I finished reading it, but it seems to have disappeared. Anyway, I enjoyed this -a mixture of Italian history and folklore and bible story but set in modern day Venice.
Miss Garnet's Angel is a voyage of discovery; a novel about Venice but also the rich story of the explosive possibilities of change in all of us at any time. Julia Garnet is a teacher. Just retired, she is left a legacy which she uses by leaving her orderly life and going to live -- in winter -- in an apartment in Venice. Its beauty, its secret corners and treasures, and its people overwhelm a lifetime of reserve and caution. Above all, she's touched by the all-prevalent spirit of the Angel, Raphael. The ancient tale of Tobias, who travels to Media unaware he is accompanied by the Archangel Raphael, unfolds alongside Julia Garnet's contemporary journey. The two stories interweave with parents and landladies, restorers and priests, American tourists and ancient travellers abounding.
I am sure I made a journal entry for this when I finished reading it, but it seems to have disappeared. Anyway, I enjoyed this -a mixture of Italian history and folklore and bible story but set in modern day Venice.
Journal Entry 2 by boreal at Roadside Attraction shop in Waikouaiti, Otago New Zealand on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (3/16/2005 UTC) at Roadside Attraction shop in Waikouaiti, Otago New Zealand
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Gave this to my sister to put with the other bookcrossing books in her shop.
Happy reading to the finder...
Gave this to my sister to put with the other bookcrossing books in her shop.
Happy reading to the finder...
Picked up from the Roadside Attraction OCZ, where we met Boreal's sister and drooled over her wonderful clothing designs.
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A very enjoyable book - I liked the way the stories intertwined, subtly at first and then with more obviousness. Makes me want to visit Venice, though!
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Journal Entry 5 by futurecat from Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand on Saturday, November 11, 2006
Given to lytteltonwitch at today's meetup.
Journal Entry 6 by lytteltonwitch at Street release project - details in notes in Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand on Sunday, February 4, 2007
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Will be released this week on Garnett Ave as part of my street release project
Will be released this week on Garnett Ave as part of my street release project
Journal Entry 7 by lytteltonwitch at 2009 Bookcrossing Convention in Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand on Sunday, January 18, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (1/18/2009 UTC) at 2009 Bookcrossing Convention in Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand
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To be put aside for the convention
The Christchurch bookcrossers meet up on a regular basis,the information is on BCNZ Yahoo NZ The main organizers are FutureCat and myself and we welcome new members to our very friendly group.
Would love all bookcrossers to come to the
2009 WORLD CONVENTION and welcome you to our beautiful country in April 2009.
To be put aside for the convention
The Christchurch bookcrossers meet up on a regular basis,the information is on BCNZ Yahoo NZ The main organizers are FutureCat and myself and we welcome new members to our very friendly group.
Would love all bookcrossers to come to the
2009 WORLD CONVENTION and welcome you to our beautiful country in April 2009.
Journal Entry 8 by Chch2009-Con from Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand on Monday, January 19, 2009
Reserved for the 2009 Bookcrossing Convention.
Picked this up at the convention.
I struggled with this book and I am not entirely sure why. I thought it was well written and the subject matter was appealling. I have even read this author's work before and found it enjoyable. Maybe I was just tired.
I am releasing this so that it can continue on its journey.
I struggled with this book and I am not entirely sure why. I thought it was well written and the subject matter was appealling. I have even read this author's work before and found it enjoyable. Maybe I was just tired.
I am releasing this so that it can continue on its journey.
Journal Entry 10 by bookworm76 at Beachside Holiday Park in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty New Zealand on Sunday, April 26, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (4/26/2009 UTC) at Beachside Holiday Park in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty New Zealand
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Left this on the book exchange shelf in the kitchen of the park.
Left this on the book exchange shelf in the kitchen of the park.
