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Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy : a Novel by Godden, Rumer, 1907-1998 is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy : a Novel about?
This haunting tale of shame and redemption is the story of Lise Fanshawe, prostitute and brothel manager, murderer and prisoner, and, finally, a Catholic nun in an order dedicated to serving people marginalized by society. An inspiring and convincing conversion story that shows God's mercy.
Who reads Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy : a Novel?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Godden, Rumer, 1907-1998
- Publisher
- London: Macmillan
- Published
- 1979
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780333233801
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (402 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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