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A Severed Wasp
A Severed Wasp
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Katherine Forrester Vigneras, in a continuation of her story from The Small Rain, returns to New York City from Europe to retire. Now in her seventies, she encounters an old friend from her Greenwich Village days who, it turns out, is the former Bishop of New York. He asks Katherine to give a benefit concert at the Cathedral of St. John the Divi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780374517830
ISBN-10: 0374517835
Publication Date: 1983
Pages: 388
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4 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Just as a note, this book is intended for a more mature audience than many of Madeleine L'Engle's better-known books. It deals directly with both sexual issues and violence,and therefore may not be appropriate for younger readers.
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starfkr avatar reviewed A Severed Wasp on + 53 more book reviews
This was selected by a friend for our book club and the back cover of the book initially turned me off. How exciting could a story be about an old woman and her relationships with the individuals who work for the local church? Surprisingly, very exciting. L'Engle is a really gifted writer and she weaves a story that provides more thrills and intrigue than you'd ever expect. I found myself loving this book. It has so many layers, such inticate characters and constant suprises around every page. Fabulous!
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Set in New York, story about a great pianist who has retired. She gets involved in the life of an old friend and his circle. An interesting story.
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Children's author writing for adults. A grande dame in her seventies returns to NY from Europe to retire. She finds that she is not done with life yet.


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