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The Clowns of God

The Vatican Trilogy, Book 2

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The Clowns of God

By: Morris West
Narrated by: James Wright
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Pope Gregory XVII has spent a lifetime quietly serving the Church he loves – until he announces a prophecy so alarming that it threatens to tear the Vatican apart.

Terrified, the Vatican cardinals imprison him in a monastery. Is he mad, as they believe, or is it all an elaborate plot? An old friend of the pope sets out on a risky quest to find out. On the way, he discovers the power of love and faith, while terrorists and politicians use every deadly and unholy means to stop him.

The Clowns of God spent 22 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and is the second novel in Morris West’s Vatican trilogy.

©1981 The Morris West Collection (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Christian Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Pope Middle Ages

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"West is a skilful storyteller who knows how to build suspense into every twist of the plot." (Christian Science Monitor)

"Few writers of best-selling fiction have brought to the popular novel such acute intelligence and ethical perception." (The Australian)
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Enjoyed it more this time than when I first read it in the 1980s! Had almost forgotten how great a writer Morris West was!

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The books of Morris West are going in deep... Corresponding to experiences of deeper consciousness

Great and inspiring

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well done. have read several times, over the years.
enjoyed listening. West paints a vivid picture

favorite

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Too long and drawn out. Almost did not finish it but felt obligated as it had been in my TBR pile for awhile.

I liked the reference and reverence toward those with Down Syndrome

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The narrator has a soothing voice but doesn’t/can’t differentiate much between characters. Makes it a little hard to follow conversations. Great for putting me to sleep, though.

Interesting story but sorta boring

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