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The Mysterious Frailty Of Our Natures

Edward Norman ADAM, EVE, AND THE SERPENT by Elaine Pagels Weidenfeld & Nicolson, f14.95, pp.189 I t is one of the least happy features of contemporary Christianity that the......

That Is Their Tragedy

Frances Partridge NOTHING TO FORGIVE: A DAUGHTER'S LIFE OF ANTONIA WHITE by Lyndall P. Hopkinson Chatlo & Windus, £12.95, pp.375 T his book can be warmly recommended to anyone......