Apostles of Light

The elderly couple in this fine novel a retired schoolteacher and the doctor with whom she has had a lifelong tender love affair find that almost by accident they have forfeited control of their own lives. Trapped in a nursing home they are the victims of the biblical apostles of light the deceitful do-gooders who profess righteousness. In subtle elegant prose Ellen Douglas recounts a gripping story of their brave attempt to free themselves from a dreadful plight. They must confront both their corrupt and evil custodians and their well-meaning younger relatives who are tempted by greed ambition cowardice and indifference.Apostles of Light was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1973.