A Book of Common Prayer
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| Author | Joan Didion |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 1977 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 280 pp (Simon & Schuster paperback edition) |
| ISBN | 0-671-49589-5 (Simon & Schuster paperback edition) |
A Book of Common Prayer is a 1977 novel by Joan Didion. The novel centers on the story of Charlotte Douglas, narrated by Grace Strasser-Mendana, a member of the wealthy ruling class in the fictional Central American country of Boca Grande. The narrative follows Charlotte's tumultuous journey from San Francisco to Boca Grande, both women's involvement with the American government and "La Republica de Boca Grande," and their journey through grief and personal discovery amidst the backdrop of mounting political violence. A limited signed edition of this book was issued by Franklin library.