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| Goodnight & God Bless |
| A Guide to Convent and Monastery Accommodation in Europe |
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| Category: |
Travel |
| Author: |
Trish Clark |
| Publisher: |
Paratus Press |
| Price: |
£16.99 |
| ISBN: |
9780646485201 |
| Pages: |
264 |
| Reviewed in issue: |
11 |
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As a human magpie, very much attracted to shiny things, the first thing I wanted to do on receipt of this book was show it off – stick it in a prominent place and keep looking at it. It deserves to be looked at. It’s beautiful. From the shiny, embossed cover, to the glossy illustrations and evocative title pages, it is a truly fine example of what you can achieve from self-publishing if you are willing to spend the time, effort and, I have no doubt, money.
It’s a fine example of a beautifully produced book. It’s such a good-looking book, the subject matter might almost be irrelevant – as it is, the subject matter also appeals to me. It’s a guide for travellers looking for a little bit more from their accommodation than a run of the mill, middle-of-the-road hotel or B&B. It’s a guide to convent and monastery accommodation in Europe, specifically Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy.
Divided into countries, then regions, then specific types of accommodation, the guide is carefully and intelligently put together, not just in a clear and informative way, but in a way that intrigues. I found myself drawn to read more, even though I currently have no plans to stay in either a convent or a monastery nor, indeed, in any of the countries specified. That’s not to say that this book hasn’t made me want to. I’m planning now, even as I type, my next big adventure abroad...
It’s not a book about religion, although many of the locations would be well suited to those perhaps looking for a spiritual adventure or a pilgrimage destination. The accommodation is available to anyone and would suit those looking for something a little different, perhaps with some history and atmosphere.
A price for the book would have been useful, since I’m guessing that such high production values come at a price that will no doubt be passed onto the purchasing Magpie, but truly beautiful things are sometimes worth paying for. |
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