Hough, Stephen
The Final Retreat
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909631281
- author:
- Hough, Stephen
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Sylph Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 142mm X 206mm
- Genre:
- 20.32 x 13.97 x 1.52 centimetres, Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Final Retreat A Novel by Stephen Hough is a deeply personal and introspective work. Written as a diary-cum-memoir, it tells the story of Father Joseph's struggle with faith, vocation, and addiction, set against the backdrop of an eight-day silent retreat. Through his writing, Father Joseph explores the complexities of his soul, leaving many questions unanswered, much like the melodies that echo through the narrative. The book's structure is reminiscent of a musical composition, with recurring themes and motifs that add depth to the story. This thought-provoking novel invites readers to fill in the gaps and experience it for themselves. Beautifully produced, The Final Retreat is a visually striking work that will linger in the mind long after finishing the book.