A Jest of God by Margaret Laurence

A Jest of God

Margaret Laurence

Republished as ‘Rachel, Rachel’. A shy, unmarried schoolteacher named Rachel Cameron experiences a summer of self-discovery and emotional awakening in rural Connecticut.ÿWhile her repressed emotions are initially triggered by a visit from a preacher and a religious experience, it’s her lesbian best friend, Calla, who offers both support and a tentative overture of lesbian love.ÿRachel, initially repulsed by Calla’s advances, realizes the importance of embracing life and ultimately engages in a sexual encounter with a childhood friend, Nick Kazlik.ÿ


Details

ISBN: 9780860688174
Genre: Canadian Eh; Fiction
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Publication Date: 1987-12-12
Publisher: Random House, Inc.
Language: English
Format: Paperback
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Book_ID: 258188

Author: NorthShore Noir Press