Black Narcissus

Rumer Godden''s stunning classic novel of devotion, faith and madness

''You have to be very strong to live close to God or a mountain, or you''ll turn a little mad . . .''

High in the Himalayas, the mountaintop palace shines like a jewel. Built for the General''s harem, laughter and music once floated out over the gorge. Now it sits abandoned, windswept and haunting - until Sister Clodagh and her g...