The Mission House
The Mission House by Carys Davies, published by Granta Books in 2020, is a literary work that explores themes of refuge and connection. In this 246-page edition, readers follow Hilary Byrd as he escapes the complexities of contemporary life in Britain, seeking solace in Ooty, a hill station in south India. There, he finds comfort in simple pleasures, including rides in a rickshaw and his stay at a mission house, where he is welcomed by the local Padre and his adoptive daughter, Priscilla.
As Hilary’s bond with Priscilla deepens, the Padre grows increasingly concerned about her future amidst brewing religious tensions. This narrative delves into the intricacies of their relationships and the challenges they face within the context of cultural and spiritual conflicts. The book presents a thoughtful examination of the intersections of personal and communal struggles, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of belonging and purpose in a changing world.
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Fleeing the dark undercurrents of contemporary life in Britain, Hilary Byrd takes refuge in Ooty, a hill station in south India. There he finds solace in life’s simple pleasures, travelling by rickshaw around the small town with his driver Jamshed and staying in a mission house beside the local presbytery where the Padre and his adoptive daughter Priscilla have taken Hilary under their wing. The Padre is concerned for Priscilla’s future, and as Hilary’s friendship with the young woman grows, he begins to wonder whether his purpose lies in this new relationship. But religious tensions are brewing and the mission house may not be the safe haven it seems.
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