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Bill Mor, a modest schoolmaster, and his wife Nan lead a tranquil existence in rural Dorset until Rain Carter, a young artist, comes to paint the headmaster’s portrait. Mor, who harbors political aspirations, discovers new desires in her presence. The arrival of Rain ignites a complex struggle involving love, guilt, art and ambition. Mor’s teenage children and Nan wage a discreet, ruthless battle against the newcomer, while Rain herself is drawn into the unfolding drama. As the town’s dynamics shift, Mor must confront his own ambitions and personal loyalties, leaving the ultimate outcome in Rain’s hands.
First publish date: January 1, 2007
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Iris Murdoch
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