The Corner That Held Them

This evocative historical novel spans three centuries, following the lives of nuns in a medieval Norfolk convent as they navigate various challenges and uncertainties of their time. Celebrated for its richness, humor, and vivid storytelling, the book offers an engaging re-creation of a world ruled by women amidst nature’s and society’s upheavals. Critics have acclaimed it as one of the great British novels of the twentieth century, praised for its power, beauty, and appeal.