Gladys Swan Books

Gladys Swan crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of human experience, often infused with spiritual undertones. Her writing is characterized by a visual richness, mirroring her other artistic pursuits, and she frequently grounds her stories in evocative landscapes that shape her characters' inner lives. Swan possesses a remarkable ability to explore the depths of human psychology, seeking profound meaning within the fabric of everyday existence. Her distinctive voice resonates with readers who appreciate prose that is both insightful and artistically rendered.

Ceremony of Innocence
258 pages
10 hours of reading
Ceremony of Innocence is a complete departure from the world of Gladys Swan's previous novels, The Carnival Quintet and her New Mexico trilogy. This novel deals with the effects of subjugation of the individual and the tyranny and violence of governments. It is the story of an American woman, Florrie, who must put her life together after being betrayed by her lover, then having to escape from a man she despises, who invades her apartment and takes over her life. The action is set in Copenhagen, Venice during the Carnival, and Prague.
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Ceremony of Innocence