Books by Rumer Godden
“In the story, a group of British and Irish nuns set up a convent school high up in the Himalayas, in what was once a harem, and plan to do good work for the locals. The main protagonist, Sister Clodagh (played in the film by Deborah Kerr) joins the order after a failed romance in Ireland. As the novel begins, this young nun assumes the position of the youngest sister superior but is far from confident. The narrative in both novel and film also follows the emotional journeys of four other sisters, especially Sister Ruth (played by Kathleen Byron), who becomes Sister Clodagh’s rival in the bid for the affection of Mr. Dean, the British agent for the ruler of the state in which the monastery is situated.” Read more...
The Best Book-to-Movie Adaptations
Peter Markham, Film Director
Greengage Summer
by Rumer Godden
This was published in 1955. It’s a coming of age story narrated by a 13 year old girl called Cecil Grey, about her family going to a hotel in France
Interviews where books by Rumer Godden were recommended
The best books on Love and Relationships, recommended by Ella Berthoud
Bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud prescribes some reading for love. Rekindle your relationship, remember first passions and beware obsessive love with help from these suggestions.
The Best Book-to-Movie Adaptations, recommended by Peter Markham
Both books and movies seek to tell compelling stories, but they do so in different ways. Peter Markham, both a director and a long-time teacher of directing at the American Film Institute, talks us through five of his favourite book-to-movie adaptations—and what they reveal about successfully bringing a book to the screen.
