SKU: 6681855046

Occasions of Sin

Sale price$15.26 Regular price$16.96
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $4.24 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 2 - Sep 7

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Occasions of SinFor seven centuries, the convent of Obberoth has been hiding the nuns' secrets scandalous manuscripts locked in a vault, a ruined medical career, forbidden passions, perhaps even a murder. In the spring of 1931, Margarethe von Stahle, an aristocratic physician, arrives at the convent to interview a candidate for head nurse. Dr. von Stahle has a reputation for perfectionism and a quick temper. None of the sisters want to work with her except Sister

For seven centuries, the convent of Obberoth has been hiding the nuns' secrets-scandalous manuscripts locked in a vault, a ruined medical career, forbidden passions, perhaps even a murder. In the spring of 1931, Margarethe von Stahle, an aristocratic physician, arrives at the convent to interview a candidate for head nurse. Dr. von Stahle has a reputation for perfectionism and a quick temper. None of the sisters want to work with her except Sister Augustine, who seems exceptionally well qualified, but her past is shrouded in mystery. She holds a medical degree but abruptly quit medicine. Her final vows were delayed for an unspeakable reason no one will discuss, not even Margarethe's aunt, the head of the order. A champion of women in medicine, Margarethe is determined to win Sister Augustine back for the profession and to discover what lies hidden under the veil of secrecy. As their friendship grows, so does convent gossip, threatening Sister Augustine's preparations for her vows. Recalled to the mother house and the counsel of Obberoth's superior, Sister Augustine begins to realize she must finally make peace with her past. At once a mystery and a love story, Occasions of Sin is part of the Passing Rites series, which follows the aristocratic Stahle family through the 20th Century. This novel, set in the twilight years of the Weimar Republic, touches on issues the Nazis would later address in frightening ways-the role of women, homosexuality, abortion, euthanasia, and the rights of the individual versus duty to the group. It also explores how religious institutions conspire to hide the truth. Elena Graf was inspired to write about this period by her father's war stories. She fell in love with the city of Berlin while working for a German publisher. She lives in Maine.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Purple Hand Press
Published: 10/08/2012
ISBN: 9780983696001
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Review Citations: BlueInk Review 02/24/2013
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 6681855046

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 12 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
B
Verified Purchase
bld424
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Love this style
This is a great playground shoe for my 4th grader. I love the unisex design. These shoes usually last 6 mo - until we need next size- but aren’t in same spotless shape that Keens are for passing down to next sibling. Still, they are far from bad shape after six months of abuse. Way better than UA or Nikes in our experience. I had adult version and had heavy rotation with other shoes, and still lasted 5 years before I gave to my growing son, and he trashed them in 6 mo wearing as lawn mowing shoes. As an adult, I add an arch support or metatarsal support insole. My kid hasn’t indicated it needs one for comfort - but it’s not as cushy at all compared to Saucony running shoes.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
M
Verified Purchase
mari pagan
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 4
Perfect fit
Color: Grey/Navy/Green, Size: 5.5 Big Kid
Beautiful fits great
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2025
M
Verified Purchase
Maria C.
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Track sneakers~
Color: Grey/Navy/Green, Size: 13 Big Kid
Best sneakers for a young girl starting track.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025
K
Verified Purchase
Kristen
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Cute and comfortable.
My son loves them. He's only worn them three times so I can't say yet how they hold up. But he's happy. My only wish is that the laces were a little longer so that he could have an easier time tying them. They do also come with an extra pair of turquoise laces.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
M
Verified Purchase
marydee
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
saucony for life, kidz.
Color: Navy/Silver/Pink, Size: 7 Big Kid, Color: Navy/Silver/Pink, Size: 7 Big Kid
… why I appreciate being an adult female with average-sized feet, Especially considering kids’ shoes are always way cooler! The sizing is a bit wonky, I’m normally a women’s 8, EU 39 which were my last saucony’s , These were exchanged after buying the “big kid 7” (too big), after replacing w the 6.5 (38.5 EU) I still wondered about sizing down more but I think they’re good, they just fit differently than my previous ones… also I replaced the very long blue laces (48”) with shorter white ones (40”), and now I’m keeping and loving the shoes!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2025

recommand products