Description
The pope is dead and the corridors of the Vatican hum with intrigue as cardinals gather to elect his successor. The result is a surprise: the new pope is the youngest of them all - a bearded Ukrainian.
The Shoes of the Fisherman is the moving story of Kiril I, recently released from seventeen years in Siberian labour camps and haunted by his past. Not only is he the leader of a fractured Catholic Church, but he also finds he must confront his inquisitor and tormentor in order to avert another world war.
About the Author
Morris West was one of the great storytellers of the twentieth century. He wrote 28 novels, several of which were made into films, as well as plays and non-fiction. Australian-born, his books have sold nearly 70 million copies worldwide, and they have been translated into 28 languages.
Reviews
High drama... beautifully executed. * Sunday Times *
Tough, spare, brilliant, vital. * The Bookman *
A masterpiece * Chicago Tribune *
Book Information
ISBN 9781760297602
Author Morris West
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Allen & Unwin
Publisher Allen & Unwin
Weight(grams) 235g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 127mm * 19mm