A Woman in the House

by William Edmund Barrett

Book Overview

In this tale of a young monk who owned nothing of his own but found himself holding the world's most priceless possession, the author of Lilies of the Field tells a love story symbolic of the love and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385024711
• ISBN13: 9780385024716
• Release Date: March 1971
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A New Favorite Author

I found this book by accident and was drawn to it because author wrote Lilies of the Field- a favorite movie of mine. A Woman in the House has made me a Barrett fan. It is the life of a Russian Monk after WWII in Germany. He has talent and training to return objects of art to their original beauty and uses this talent to make a meager living. There is much that needs mending and restoring in post WWII Europe. His simplistic view of life was very appealing to me. The routene of his life is fullfilling until he meets a woman who is very ill. He has cared for many in his life as a monk, but is unprepared for what is required to take care of a woman. He has had little experience with women, having lived mostly in the society of men. The unfolding story made me read for hours until it was complete. This story makes me ready to track down more Barrett books.

By the author of Lilies of the Field...

I just finished this beautifully written book by the author of "Lilies of the Field". It never ceases to amaze me how an author can put words together to form such cohesive thought. Mr. Barrett has this rare talent. Reading this book puts one inside the life and thoughts of a Russian Orthodox Monk shortly after World War II. The story leaves you just the right amount of questions answered and unanswered. This reader will be looking for the rest of Mr. Barrett's titles as I suddenly discover I have yet another favorite author!