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  • The Vatican Trilogy, Book 2
  • By: Morris West
  • Narrated by: James Wright
  • Length: 16 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)
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The Clowns of God

By: Morris West
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Summary

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 best seller list and is the second novel in Morris West’s Vatican trilogy.

©1981 The Morris West Collection (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Critic reviews

"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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Well written (and read) and enjoyable book . Very thought provoking and for me ( retired priest) spiritually uplifting .

What a gripping story. So true to our modern fears and hopes about a world ‘out of control’ though manipulated by powerful and usually unseen interests.
Excitingly prophetic of what may happen when the ‘silent and malevolent powers’ take control
Can’t wait to read the other two books in Morris West’s trilogy

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A book for this time

Excellent retelling of a wonderful story which I read many years ago, recommended listening

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Heavy going

I really tried to like this book but it was too heavy going for me. I gave up halfway through

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