Miss Garnet’s Angel
Miss Garnet’s Angel by Salley Vickers is a novel published by HarperCollins in 2000, featuring 342 pages in English. This debut work presents a journey of self-discovery set against the enchanting backdrop of Venice. The story follows Julia Garnet, a recently retired teacher who embarks on a transformative adventure after inheriting a legacy that prompts her to leave her structured life behind. As she navigates the beauty and secrets of Venice, Julia encounters the spirit of the Archangel Raphael, intertwining her contemporary experiences with the ancient tale of Tobias.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters, including parents, landladies, and American tourists, all contributing to Julia’s exploration of change and personal growth. The narrative weaves together themes of historical and psychological depth, as well as elements of romance and contemporary life. The dual stories of Julia and Tobias create a satisfying journey of the spirit, inviting reflection on the possibilities of transformation at any stage of life.
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Salley Vicker’s sensational debut novel, ‘Miss Garnet’s Angel’ is a voyage of discovery; a novel about Venice but also the rich story of the explosive possibilities of change in all of us at any time.
Julia Garnet is a teacher. Just retired, she is left a legacy which she uses by leaving her orderly life and going to live – in winter – in an apartment in Venice. Its beauty, its secret corners and treasures, and its people overwhelm a lifetime of reserve and caution. Above all, she’s touched by the all-prevalent spirit of the Angel, Raphael.
The ancient tale of Tobias, who travels to Media unaware he is accompanied by the Archangel Raphael, unfolds alongside Julia Garnet’s contemporary journey.
The two stories interweave with parents and landladies, restorers and priests, American tourists and ancient travellers abounding.
The result is an enormously satisfying journey of the spirit – and Julia Garnet is a character to treasure.
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