Death Comes for the Archbishop is by Willa Cather. The classic historical fiction tale of the French bishop who comes to the New Mexico territory in 1851 to reinvigorate and spread the Catholic faith. Father Latour brings his childhood friend Father Vaillant to help him. Together they must deal with the rugged unpopulated terrain, the vastness of his territory, the religion of the Native Americans, rebel priests, and their own differing styles and talents. This is a magnificent story! A Reader's Corner Highly Recommended Read. I am not usually a fan of Cather's writing, but this is a wonderfully written book. I laughed and cried and fell in love with two very singular Catholic priests.
Ratings: 10th grade - 10 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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