The White Island by Michael Wood
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The White Island by Michael Wood
Published: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London 1918
The mystical White Island of the title pertains to the unique fantasies of a young boy named Rene. What he reveals about this alternate reality challenges the conventional beliefs of his family and, in particular, of an elderly priest who is a witness to his ethereal journey. Set against the backdrop of the First World War the narrative weaves a rich tapestry of perspectives touching on questions of divine justice, free will and the nature of reality.
Condition: Good, no dust jacket. An ex-library book, from the Besant Memorial Library. The title on the spine is rather faded and one corner is slightly bumped, but otherwise the boards are in very good condition for a book of this age. The binding is firm, the pages are clean and unmarked.
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