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The Loss of What We Never Had
by Carolyn Thorman
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Pub Date
26 Dec 2019
| Archive Date
30 Jan 2020
Description
New York Times Book Review says, “Ms. Thorman’s characters would be prickly…but she makes them intriguing and sympathetic.”
Paige Glasgow, an American psychiatrist visiting Spain, discovers the decapitated head of a Muslim woman on the beach. Is the work of jihadists? the Sons of the Emir? Or a hate crime perpetrated by the Knights of Constancia, Catholic terrorists hell-bent on reviving the Inquisition. Against her better judgement, Paige enters into an abusive relationship with a seductive officer of the Knights, making herself a player in the centuries-old conflict between Muslims and Christians.
The Pope is to attend the dedication ceremony of a statue of the Virgin within sight of the Moroccan coast. The jihadists threaten bombs. The Knights retaliate by kidnapping HAMID, an imam’s child. Growing attached to the infant, Paige refuses to return him to the jihadists. With fire and guns the ceremony becomes a killing zone. Only the Pope has the power to resolve the hostilities. His actions will change her life, challenge her relationships and faith…Can she live with whatever he decides?
New York Times Book Review says, “Ms. Thorman’s characters would be prickly…but she makes them intriguing and sympathetic.”
Paige Glasgow, an American psychiatrist visiting Spain, discovers the...
Description
New York Times Book Review says, “Ms. Thorman’s characters would be prickly…but she makes them intriguing and sympathetic.”
Paige Glasgow, an American psychiatrist visiting Spain, discovers the decapitated head of a Muslim woman on the beach. Is the work of jihadists? the Sons of the Emir? Or a hate crime perpetrated by the Knights of Constancia, Catholic terrorists hell-bent on reviving the Inquisition. Against her better judgement, Paige enters into an abusive relationship with a seductive officer of the Knights, making herself a player in the centuries-old conflict between Muslims and Christians.
The Pope is to attend the dedication ceremony of a statue of the Virgin within sight of the Moroccan coast. The jihadists threaten bombs. The Knights retaliate by kidnapping HAMID, an imam’s child. Growing attached to the infant, Paige refuses to return him to the jihadists. With fire and guns the ceremony becomes a killing zone. Only the Pope has the power to resolve the hostilities. His actions will change her life, challenge her relationships and faith…Can she live with whatever he decides?
A Note From the Publisher
Carolyn Thorman is the author of the novel Holy Orders. Her work has appeared in numerous literary magazines, and she was prior nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She’s also received three Works-in-Progress grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and the State’s Literary Fellowship. She holds degrees in Law and Anthropology, and divides her time between Houston, Texas and Malaga, Spain.
Carolyn Thorman is the author of the novel Holy Orders. Her work has appeared in numerous literary magazines, and she was prior nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She’s also received three...
A Note From the Publisher
Carolyn Thorman is the author of the novel Holy Orders. Her work has appeared in numerous literary magazines, and she was prior nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She’s also received three Works-in-Progress grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and the State’s Literary Fellowship. She holds degrees in Law and Anthropology, and divides her time between Houston, Texas and Malaga, Spain.
Advance Praise
“…a rollicking earthy volume whose protagonists endear themselves in their desire.” -Publishers’ Weekly
“…the stories call up…the rhythms of Grace Paley and Louise Erdrich.” -Kirkus Reviews
From Bob Sachochis, winner of the American Book Award for Easy in the Islands, “Carolyn Thorman has much in common with Jayne Ann Phillips and Breece Pancake…shares the same jarring sense of intimate dislocation.”
“…a rollicking earthy volume whose protagonists endear themselves in their desire.” -Publishers’ Weekly
“…the stories call up…the rhythms of Grace Paley and Louise Erdrich.” -Kirkus Reviews
From Bob...
Advance Praise
“…a rollicking earthy volume whose protagonists endear themselves in their desire.” -Publishers’ Weekly
“…the stories call up…the rhythms of Grace Paley and Louise Erdrich.” -Kirkus Reviews
From Bob Sachochis, winner of the American Book Award for Easy in the Islands, “Carolyn Thorman has much in common with Jayne Ann Phillips and Breece Pancake…shares the same jarring sense of intimate dislocation.”
Available Editions
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| ISBN |
9781684334094 |
| PRICE |
US$6.99 (USD)
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781684334094 |
| PRICE |
US$6.99 (USD)
|
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Featured Reviews
Lisa B, Reviewer
Interesting read. It was well written and flowed well. The plot kept you on the edge of your seat. Never quite sure which way it was going to go. Hard to put down
Featured Reviews
Lisa B, Reviewer
Interesting read. It was well written and flowed well. The plot kept you on the edge of your seat. Never quite sure which way it was going to go. Hard to put down
