Ghost Girl
Ghost Girl by Helena McEwen is a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of a Catholic convent, where thirteen-year-old Cath grapples with her fears of the nuns and the constraints of her new environment. Published by Bloomsbury in 2004, this first edition spans 246 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds as Cath seeks solace in nature and the expansive visions shared by her friend Olive, while also navigating the vibrant yet chaotic life of her sister Very, who is immersed in the punk scene of 1970s London.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Cath’s dual existence as she oscillates between the restrictive convent and the wild, artistic world of London. The narrative delves into themes of sisterhood and self-discovery, as Cath experiences the contrasting realities of her sheltered life and the vibrant chaos of her sister’s environment. The novel is characterized by its evocative language and lyrical style, capturing the essence of both the serene and tumultuous aspects of Cath’s journey.
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Thirteen-year-old Cath is a new girl at a Catholic convent. She is afraid of the nuns, unused to the restriction and terrified of God. She finds refuge in nature, and her friend Olive’s vision of the starry limitless universe. Cath’s sister Very is at art school in seventies Punk London. She lives a wild chaotic life with bedraggled artists, outrageous homosexuals, and shadowy nightclub owners. Cath shares this life when she visits, and the two sisters whirl through the city, along Chelsea Embankment, through the alleys of late-night Soho. But London like the convent holds its dangers – and Cath must find her own way through. Suffused with colour and sensuality, written with a spare, perfectly controlled lyricism, this is an evocative, moving and bittersweet novel from the acclaimed author of The Big House.
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