Items related to Desert of the Heart
Evelyn Hall arrives in Reno wanting only to be left alone while she waits six weeks for a painful divorce from her husband. Once there she meets Ann Child - 15 years her junior, who is both a free spirit and a lesbian.
Soon Ann refuses to let the controlled but vulnerable Evelyn ignore the powerful emotions that begin to unleash inside her...
Immortalized for a whole new generation by the film Desert Hearts, Jane Rule's classic DESERT OF THE HEART is arguably her finest novel. Joyce Carol Oates called it an intelligent and utterly believable novel. Told with all the wit and skill of this fine novelist, the book stands as a classic of lesbian literature.
Soon Ann refuses to let the controlled but vulnerable Evelyn ignore the powerful emotions that begin to unleash inside her...
Immortalized for a whole new generation by the film Desert Hearts, Jane Rule's classic DESERT OF THE HEART is arguably her finest novel. Joyce Carol Oates called it an intelligent and utterly believable novel. Told with all the wit and skill of this fine novelist, the book stands as a classic of lesbian literature.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Jane Rule
Jane Rule was born in New Jersey in 1931 and came to Canada in 1956, where she later taught at the University of B.C. Her first novel, "Desert of the Heart" (1991), was made into a movie in the 1980s. Rule emerged as one of the most respected writers in Canada with her many novels, essays and collections of short stories including "Theme for Diverse Instruments" (1975). Rule passed away in 2007.
Review:
Jane Rule was born in New Jersey in 1931 and came to Canada in 1956, where she later taught at the University of B.C. Her first novel, "Desert of the Heart" (1991), was made into a movie in the 1980s. Rule emerged as one of the most respected writers in Canada with her many novels, essays and collections of short stories including "Theme for Diverse Instruments" (1975). Rule passed away in 2007.
"An intelligent and utterly believable novel."
"Cool, clear-eyed, compassionate and unsentimental."
-- "Globe & Mail"
"An intelligent and utterly believable novel."
-- "Joyce Carol Oates"
"Cool, clear-eyed, compassionate and unsentimental."
-- "Globe & Mail"
"An intelligent and utterly believable novel."
-- "Joyce Carol Oates"
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBella Books
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 159493035X
- ISBN 13 9781594930355
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages216
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 9.85
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Fast Shipping - Safe and secure Mailer. Seller Inventory # 521X7W00005E
Buy New
US$ 9.85
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Of The Heart Format: Paperback
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781594930355
Buy New
US$ 10.88
Convert currency
Seller Image
Desert Of The Heart by Rule, Jane [Paperback ]
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781594930355
Buy New
US$ 15.84
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: None as issued. Brand new paperback copy. We are unable to ship oversize books and multi-volume sets internationally. Seller Inventory # FC12302160021
Buy New
US$ 10.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.49. Seller Inventory # 159493035X-2-1
Buy New
US$ 29.55
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 0.49. Seller Inventory # 353-159493035X-new
Buy New
US$ 29.56
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart (Revised)
Published by
Bella Distribution
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9781594930355_lsuk
Buy New
US$ 16.90
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781594930355_new
Buy New
US$ 16.95
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781594930355
Buy New
US$ 19.41
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert of the Heart
Published by
Bella Books
(2005)
ISBN 10: 159493035X
ISBN 13: 9781594930355
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon159493035X
Buy New
US$ 28.18
Convert currency