Keepers Of The House by Lisa St Aubin De Teran
Since the eighteenth century the eccentric and flamboyant Beltran family have ruled their desolate Andean valley. Now they are almost extinct. At seventeen, Lydia Sinclair, newly married to Don Diego Beltran, the last of the line, arrives at the vast decaying Hacienda La Bebella. As her husband retreats into himself, Lydia takes refuge in unearthing his ancestors' tragic history. Benito, the family's oldest retainer, relates to her tales of splendour and romance, violence and suffering. From these she weaves a rich gothic tapestry in which the fantastic legends of the past are mingled with the present necessity for survival in a harsh, drought-ridden land.
'Exceptional.. richly evocative and cunningly crafted' Observer 'A haunting and unforgettable work of art' Paul Bailey 'A spellbinding storyteller ... the b
Lisa St Aubin de Teran was born in London in 1953. She has written novels, poetry, another collection of short stories and two memoirs of her time in Italy. THE HACIENDA, her memoir of her young marriage in Venezuela, was published in 1997 and received
| SKU | GOR012979915 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781844081851 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844081850 |
| Title | Keepers Of The House |
| Author | Lisa St Aubin De Teran |
| Condition | Like New |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2005-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins |
