If books were Persian carpets, one would not look only at the outer side. because it is the stitch that makes a carpet wear, gives it its life and bloom. Rumer Godden bloombookcarpet Change image and share on social
The motto was 'Pax', but the word was set in a circle of thorns. Rumer Godden circlemottopax Change image and share on social
For a dyed-in-the-wool author, nothing is as dead as a book once it is written. She is rather like a cat whose kittens have grown up. Rumer Godden authorbookcat Change image and share on social
