A pregnant woman seeks refuge at a home for unwed mothers in 1968 Kentucky, exploring sanctuary, lies, and healing.
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A pregnant woman seeks refuge at a home for unwed mothers in 1968 Kentucky, exploring sanctuary, lies, and healing.
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Winner of the 2002 Orange Prize for her novel 'Bel Canto', Ann Patchett's stunning first novel is about 'pilgrimage and healing...A fairytale. A delight'. It is 1968. Rose Clinton arrives at St Elizabeth's, a Roman Catholic home for unwed mothers in Habit, Kentucky. Rose has fled her dull but loving husband without telling him she is pregnant and has decided to be 'a liar for the rest of my life'. As penance, she has also abandoned her widowed and much loved mother, with no mention of her condit...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic themes with implied intimacy; focus on emotional bonds.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Minor use of mild language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Major religious setting in a Catholic home; themes of faith and penance.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on gender roles in 1960s America.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate emotional suffering; themes of abandonment and guilt.
Other
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