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Act of Contrition
By modern standards, Giles's love scenes are tasteful, and the general atmosphere of ecumenism within today's Catholic Church renders moot many of the tensions in the novel. Yet in 1957 Giles's agent and publisher feared the work would cause "irreparable harm" to her reputation. As late as 1972 Giles was revising in the hopes of seeing the novel published. Finally her wish is fulfilled.
Janice Holt Giles (1905-1979), author of nineteen books, lived and wrote near Knifley, Kentucky, for thirty-four years. Her biography is Janice Holt Giles: A Writer's Life.
Reviews
"For fans of Janice Holt Giles's work, her new novel Act of Contrition will be a pleasant surprise."—Kentucky Living
"A fascinating study in how the evolution of social history acts as a counterpoint to the constancy of human nature."—Lexington Herald-Leader
"Important for many reasons, not the least of which is the way it broadens our view of Giles's immense gifts."—Appalachian Heritage
"At last! A love story written by Janice Holt Giles in 1957 and hidden away in archives since her death in 1979 is finally in print. Giles declared Act of Contrition one of the best books she had ever written."—Dianne Watkins Stuart
"A truly timeless tale that transcends generations."—Knoxville News-Sentinel
"A truly timeless tale that transcends generations as well as outlasting the obstacles they placed."—Louisville Courier-Journal
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Paperback / softback | |
October 1, 2005 | |
9780813191492 | |
English | |
264 | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
.8 Pounds (US) | |
$25.00 USD | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Other Titles by Janice Holt Giles
Run Me a River
Shady Grove
Other Titles by Wade Hall
Conversations with Kentucky Writers
The Time of Man
Other Titles in FICTION / General
Avala Is Falling
Decorations in a Ruined Cemetery
Subcortical