Cressida's bed
Desmond Barry
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Cressida's bed
Published
2004
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Pages
292
ISBN-10
0224073486
Description
Dr Christina Devenish, Suffragist and Theosophist, is running a birth control clinic in Bombay in 1931. When the clinic is burnt down in an independence riot, her father invites her to visit him in Bhutan, where he is an advisor at the court of the Shabdrung, Bhutan's version of the Dalai Lama...She joins a British expedition en route to Bhutan and begins a hungry love affair with the expedition leader, and then when Christina meets the young god king, his effect on her leads to a devastating final act.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cressida's bed?
This edition of Cressida's bed has approximately 292 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Cressida's bed?
For most readers, Cressida's bed typically takes between 6h 5m and 4h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Cressida's bed?
The estimated word count for Cressida's bed is approximately 73,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Cressida's bed?
Cressida's bed was written by Desmond Barry.
When was Cressida's bed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.