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Les Souliers de Saint-Pierre

Les Souliers de Saint-Pierre

Literary FictionPolitics & Society
Pages
350
Published
1972
Language
French

Synopsis

After the sudden death of the reigning Pope, a reluctant and unexpected candidate is elected to lead the Catholic Church. This new Pope, a former Ukrainian cardinal, faces immense pressure and challenges from within the Vatican and across the globe. He must navigate political machinations, religious dogma, and personal doubts while attempting to modernize the ancient institution and address pressing world issues.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Thought-ProvokingComplexTense

Genres

Literary Fiction Politics & Society Religion Political Thriller

About the author

M
Morris West

Morris Langlo West AO was an Australian novelist and playwright, best known for his novels The Devil's Advocate (1959), The Shoes of the Fisherman (1963) and The Clowns of God (1981). His books were published in 27 languages and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Each new book he wrote after he became an established writer sold more than one million copies. West's works were often focused on international politics and the role of the Roman Catholic Church in international affairs. On...