The Shoes Of The Fisherman
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Morris West
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Discolouration of white DJ. Some chipping and rips to same. Light denting and discolouration to spine of clothboard. Tanning to interior of DJ, block and pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This compelling novel chronicles the unexpected election of a Ukrainian cardinal to the papacy amidst the escalating tensions of the Cold War. As the newly chosen pontiff, he confronts immense political pressures and deeply personal challenges, navigating the intricate diplomacy of the Vatican while grappling with his past. The narrative masterfully illustrates the profound spiritual and geopolitical conflicts of the era, presenting a vivid portrait of a man burdened by the weight of the world and his faith. West's powerful prose uncovers the human drama behind the sacred office, detailing the moral dilemmas and sacrifices inherent in leading a global church during a time of unprecedented crisis. It is a gripping and insightful work that argues for compassion and understanding in the face of ideological divides.
Author: Morris West
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Discolouration of white DJ. Some chipping and rips to same. Light denting and discolouration to spine of clothboard. Tanning to interior of DJ, block and pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This compelling novel chronicles the unexpected election of a Ukrainian cardinal to the papacy amidst the escalating tensions of the Cold War. As the newly chosen pontiff, he confronts immense political pressures and deeply personal challenges, navigating the intricate diplomacy of the Vatican while grappling with his past. The narrative masterfully illustrates the profound spiritual and geopolitical conflicts of the era, presenting a vivid portrait of a man burdened by the weight of the world and his faith. West's powerful prose uncovers the human drama behind the sacred office, detailing the moral dilemmas and sacrifices inherent in leading a global church during a time of unprecedented crisis. It is a gripping and insightful work that argues for compassion and understanding in the face of ideological divides.