Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis

Fiction. Audio from Blackstone Audio. Published in 1956. Recorded in 2000. Purchased at Audible.com

C. S. Lewis is known for his ability to spin a good yarn while still pointing his readers to God. Knowing that he once said that everything he wrote was evangelistic, I went into this tale expecting to be able to tell right away what message he was trying to get across. However, as I listened, I found myself puzzled as to what part of his tale could be considered evangelistic. It's a very engaging story, but I wasn't really finding any big messages hidden it in. Then as I got to the last hour of listening time, it all became much clearer and Lewis lived up to his reputation. Even if you are not familiar with the story of Cupid and Psyche, this is a great read. (And if you are not familiar with it, Lewis gives an overview of the story and talks about about his adaptation as an end note.)

Publisher's summary:
This timeless tale of two princesses, one beautiful and one unattractive, and of the struggle between sacred and profane love is C.S. Lewis's reworking of the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche, and one of his most enduring pieces of fiction.

To buy from amazon.co.uk, click here: Book: Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold
Audio: Till We Have Faces
from amazon.com, click here: Book: Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold
Audio: Till We Have Faces