One of Murdoch’s most significant works, exploring humanity’s striving for spirituality and for finding one’s own “self.” An old legend says that the bell of Imber Abbey’s convent fell from the bell tower when a young nun broke her vow by meeting her lover in secret. Centuries have passed, but the bells in the abbey are still missing… And so are the peace of mind of the troubled souls living in a nearby community at Imber-Court—an abbey founded on religious principles and bringing together people who wish to live a simple, righteous life.
And when two new guests arrive at Imber-Court—energetic and straightforward Dora Greenfield and naive eighteen-year-old Toby—relationships among all the characters begin to intertwine into a tight knot, which will be very hard to untangle…