The Story of Esther Costello
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- Synopsis
- Esther Costello, born on a peasant farm in Ireland, became a deaf-blind-mute after an explosion. She was discovered and saved from her predicament by Mrs. Bannister, a wealthy American. Mrs. Bannister rescued her, and brought her to Boston shortly after the 2nd World War. Mrs. Bannister taught Esther how to communicate by writing letters in her palm. Esther became an overnight success in America and around the world. Then in walks Mr. Bannister, the separated husband, but interested in how Esther can be used as a money-making machine. What happens to Esther and the Bannisters?
- Copyright:
- 1953
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 272 Pages
- Publisher:
- Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
- Date of Addition:
- 06/19/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Nicholas Monsarrat
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Disability-Related, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Kari G
- Proofread By:
- Lisa Salinger
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.